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THIS Thursday at 3.15pm, will be a bittersweet moment for former and current staff, parents and students when the bell rings for the last time at Catholic College Sale’s Sion campus. The historic Our Lady of Sion convent, built in 1892, is one of Sale’s oldest buildings, and also one held dearest. Grandparents, their children and their children’s children from Sale and surrounds, and far broader during boarding school days, have walked the hallways of the York St convent. Since 1893, children have filled the classrooms, played hopscotch or kicked the footy in the grounds, reflected quietly in the chapel, and received the occasional reminder from a nun to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion or straighten their uniforms. In 2016, Catholic College Sale announced it would update its St Patrick’s campus to accommodate Years 7 through to 12, with new state-of-art classrooms and specialised learning spaces. Now redevelopment of the John 23rd building is complete, it is time for the school’s some 340 junior students to farewell Sion and make the permanent leap to the senior campus — closing a romantic chapter in Sale’s educational history. Continued page 9. A history of Sion, page 13.

GARRY Stephens has begun his second term as a Wellington Shire councillor by being elected mayor for the next 12 months. The Coastal Ward councillor from Yarram was elected to the top job unopposed during a special meeting of council on Thursday night. Cr Stephens thanked his fellow councillors for their support, and looked forward to them working well with each other, and council management and staff. “I’m humbled and honoured to be elected by my peers as the mayor of the Wellington Shire,” he said. “I look forward to an opportunity to come to serve with all the returning councillors and all the new councillors.” Cr Scott Rossetti is the new deputy mayor after winning a vote for the position against new councillor Jill Wood, six to three. Cr Rossetti, who represents the Central Ward, brings 12 years’ experience to the role of deputy mayor, having also served as mayor twice. The election of leadership positions followed the swearing in of the nine members of the new council. Because of COVID-19 regulations, the meeting was held via Skype instead of in the council chamber. Mayor Stephens thanked former councillors Alan Hall, Darren McCubbin and Carmel Ripper for their service during the previous term. “I hope that we can continue to work in a collegiate way for the betterment of the people of the Wellington Shire,” he said. Cr Stephens outlined some of the issues he will be focussing on during his year as mayor, including climate change and the opportunities for renewable energy projects. “Climate change is going to be a big issue for our community in the future, and certainly in the next four years,” he said. “I think the introduction of renewable energy, [provides] an exciting opportunity for us. “There’stheStaroftheSouthoffshorewindfarm,and

After nearly 130 years of hosting Catholic education for generations of local families, the historic Sion convent will close its doors at the end of classes on Thursday, as Catholic College Sale’s students amalgamate onto the school’s St Patrick’s campus in Pearson St. Pictured, Sion campus director Kelly Burgiel oversees students as they fill the building’s corridors one last time. Photo: Sarah Luke

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The Roulettes, established in November 1970, are still delighting crowds at events across Australia half a century later.

WILD winds overnight Sunday brought down trees and limbs, ripped tiles from roofs, snapped aerials and clotheslines, overturned bins and outdoor furniture and kept householders and pets awake. Photo: Tanya Read Winds howled through most of the night and into yesterday, gusting to 120kmh at Hotham, 104kmh at Wilson’s Promontory and 87kmh at East Sale Airport. While winds gusted from the north, northwest and north-north-west, temperatures remained high overnight, with 30.9 degrees Celsius recorded at East Sale at 6.37am yesterday morning. Yarram Airport recorded 29.9 degrees at 6.22am. Allister Morris of Winnindoo reported his machinery shed roof was ripped off and Aaron Ridding of Riverslea found himself facing a whole new ‘isolating at home’ challenge when fallen limbs completely blocked his driveway. One reader reported her guinea pig cage flew to the other side of the yard with them in it, leaving the animals stressed and the cage broken. The wild weather also caused power interruptions, with AusNet Services reporting almost 26,000 customers off supply at 9.21am yesterday. Power was out in Newry, Coongulla, Maffra West Upper, Heyfield, Tinamba, Tinamba West, Seaton, Boisdale, Maffra, Glenmaggie, Rosedale, Cowwarr, Winnindoo, Toongabbie, Denison and Nambrok. A gale warning had been issued for the Central Coast and East Gippsland Coast, and a strong wind warning for the Central Gippsland Coast. The SES was kept busy with call-outs, and advised people to secure loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines and move vehicles under cover or away from trees and stay indoors, away from windows. It recommended people not travel if possible and avoid hazards, such as fallen trees and powerlines. People can monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency.

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Gippsland MHR Darren Chester shows no signs of nerves before climbing into the cockpit for his first ride in a PC-21 — although there are some white paper bags discretely tucked into the front of his flight suit, in case of air sickness. Thankfully, they were unused. Photos: Contributed recognise for this momentous milestone.” Between displays, the Roulette pilots teach other Australian Defence Force pilots to become flying instructors. The new flying instructors taught by the Roulettes then go on to teach the next generation of students to become pilots. Roulette One Squadron Leader Jamie Braden said showcasing the flying skill and dedication of Australian Defence Force pilots through precision formation flying was enormously rewarding. “My love of flying began when I saw the Roulettes flying at air shows when I was a child,” he said. “If we can inspire other children in a similar fashion, then I think we have done our job. “This year has been a challenging year for the Roulettes with most public displays cancelled, however, 2021 is shaping up to be an exciting 12

months, with numerous events on the horizon for the Air Force’s centenary year.” A series of activities were planned to celebrate this milestone occasion, however as a result of COVID19 restrictions, they have been postponed to 2021. Since January last year, Navy,Army and Air Force pilots have begun their flying training at the new Basic Flying Training School at East Sale using PC-21s. Mr Chester said the training school would deliver an estimated $15 million per year boost to the Gippsland economy. “That’s on top of the current Defence contribution to Gippsland of $12 million per year in direct wages and supplies,” Mr Chester said. “This a new era for RAAF Base, East Sale, and Gippsland — and the Roulettes with their 50-year history are an important part of it.”

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SALE’S much-adored and admired RAAF Roulettes aerobatic display team marks five decades of service this year. The Roulettes were established in November 1970 as part of the celebrations marking 50 years of the RAAF, undertaking their first public display later that year. They originally flew Macchi MB-326 aircraft, then in 1989 changed to the Pilatus PC-9/A and last year transitioned to the Pilatus PC-21 — the world’s most advanced pilot training aircraft. The aircraft, with their distinctive livery, have been a familiar and welcome sight in the skies above Gippsland for many years. The Roulettes fly as low as 200 feet (about 60 metres) at speeds of up to 685 kilometres per hour, with the pilots enduring up to six times the force of gravity during displays. Gippsland MHR and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Darren Chester last week spent an afternoon with the Roulettes at RAAF Base, East Sale, and took his first flight in a PC-21. “My experience gave me a firsthand understanding of the training requirements, the workload, pressure and physical impacts of preparing and then flying the aircraft,” Mr Chester said. “This will help me as I carry out my parliamentary duty to support our serving members, veterans and their families.” Mr Chester said the impressive skills demonstrated by the Roulette pilots had been witnessed by many at international events and in small country air shows over the years and inspired the next generation of RAAF pilots. “All the pilots are qualified flying instructors who work at the Central Flying School at RAAF Base, East Sale, in Victoria,” he said. “This year we will virtually celebrate the enjoyment the Roulettes have given Australians for 50 years — a proud legacy to acknowledge and

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Wedding confusion as rules ease Sale wedding celebrant Rose Jones is confused as to why density limits vary for outdoor weddings, depending on location. Photos: Liam Durkin

Madeleine Spencer CIVIL celebrant Rose Jones from Sale said the easing of COVID-19 restrictions on weddings, set for 11.59pm November 22, is causing confusion among celebrants and future newlyweds. In his press conference on November 8, Premier Daniel Andrews said despite weddings moving to a limit of 100 guests indoors or outdoors, weddings at private residences would continue to be permitted only 10 guests. But it is unclear to some local celebrants whether this rule still applies for rural properties, where guests do not enter the house and distance appropriately outside. “Clients are putting the pressure on because ... there’s so many confused celebrants they’ll eventually find someone with the interpretation that suits them and just go with that person,” Ms Jones said. When Ms Jones and two other local celebrants

contacted the coronavirus hotline with their query, two of them were told by different operators that only 10 people would be allowed at a private residence outside. But one was told by another operator that 100 guests would be permitted, as long as no one entered the house. The summary of statewide restrictions on the Victorian government website states 100 guests are allowed at indoor and outdoor venues as long as meeting density quotients of one per four metres squared. In terms of weddings at a private residences, the document states “private gathering limits” apply. For some people already planning on beach or park weddings it was not an issue, but Ms Jones said that she has had to turn some people away who by her interpretation would be breaching restrictions. “Our professional organisation is advising us to just give people links, you know, to the DHHS

Sale couple Katrina Arthur and Daniel Gilmore are set to tie the knot the day before wedding restrictions are lifted further. website, and to tell them to ring the hotline, but they’re still coming back to us to say, ‘I don’t understand what that means’ so we’re still the point of information,” she said. “And on the day, if something happens, where you get stopped or people are told to go home — they’re going to sue me, not the government.” Ms Jones said couples having to cancel weddings multiple times already had meant that she had not had many enquiries until the announcment of eased restrictions. Along with the 10 guest limit, couples had stopped planning their weddings because of COVID-19’s financial effects and interstate border closures preventing loved ones from entering Victoria, she said. “I feel sorry for some of them,” Ms Jones said. “Nobody wants this kind of dampener. “It’s stressful enough getting everything coordinated and sorted and, and to just be constantly having the goal posts change — it’s been really

hard on some of them.” One local couple from Sale have chosen to keep their wedding on November 22, despite restrictions easing the next day. Katrina Arthur, an education support student from Sale, said that after already postponing in September they decided they couldn’t keep changing. “We decided to have that day because that’s our anniversary anyway, so it’s a very special, meaningful day to us,” she said. Though initially wanting 50 guests, Katrina said she and her fiancée, Daniel Gilmore, were happy to have just immediate family at the ceremony. But she said that despite support from their celebrant and family, the experience planning this year has been challenging. “I’m a very organised person and not being able to organise [the wedding] — it has been very frustrating.”

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Fishing and Boating Minister Melissa Horne travelled to Gippsland on Friday to announce the Seacombe boat ramp will get a $435,000 makeover. Photo: David Braithwaite

Seacombe boat ramp to receive a facelift LOCAL and travelling fishers and boaters will benefit from better facilities and improved access to the Gippsland Lakes, after the state government announced a major upgrade for the Seacombe boat ramp. Fishing and Boating Minister Melissa Horne on Friday announced the popular boat ramp would receive a $435,000 makeover. The improvements will deliver better access to McLennan Strait, with a new six metre-wide, all-tide boat ramp and new fish cleaning facilities with a solar-powered pump and lights. The works will include the construction of a new accessible platform, allowing people to enjoy fishing at the landing, and new pathways and lighting. To prevent erosion, work will be done to stabilise the adjacent banks, including replacing existing concrete sheet piling. The boat ramp is popular among recreational fishers and boaters because of its central location in the Gippsland Lakes and the natural shelter provided by McLennan Strait, which joins Lake Victoria and Lake Wellington and provides sheltered access for

boaters in all weather conditions. The project will be funded through a $404,000 Boating Safety and Facilities Program grant, with Wellington Shire Council stumping up money for the remainder of the project. “This is a really exciting upgrade for both locals and tourists who love getting out on the water to explore and enjoy the Gippsland Lakes,” Ms Horne said. “We’ll work together with the council and with the local community throughout the design process, to make sure these upgrades improve safety, sustainability and accessibility for all.” Eastern Victoria MLC Jane Garrett said the works would provide an economic boost for the region and ensure boaters and fishers had better access and more modern facilities for generations to come. “We’ve listened to the concerns of the local community and taken action to upgrade this very popular ramp,” she said. The project is entering the planning phase, and is expected to be completed by November next year.

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Earlier this year, Sale Cinemas reopened following its long-anticipated refurbishment, but was forced to close almost immediately because of COVID-19 restrictions. Next week, the cinema reopens. Pictured are manager Kerrilyn Healy, projectionist Caitlyn McFarlane and owners Val and Barry Hodges. File photo

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also a number of solar farms that we hope will come on stream. “Renewable energy is going to be a big issue in the next term.� Cr Stephens would like council to continue advocating for the local native timber industry, as well as working to help the shire recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The recovery from COVID-19 is going to be a huge issue for our community, not only the issue of physical and mental health, but how we’re going to have industry, particularly retail and tourism industries, and the general economy recover from the pandemic,� he said. The provision of council services to the community was critical, Cr Stephens said. “With the COVID-19 lockdown, the ratepayers appreciate that they haven’t been able to go to parks, haven’t been able to go to the library or swimming pools, gyms and other

places,� he said. “All these things are important, but people haven’t been able to use those services, and I think they probably have a better appreciation for the range of services that the council provides that make life better in our community.� Cr Stephens said council would work to finalise major recycling and waste contracts to fall in line with new state government legislation, and continue to advocate to receive state and federal grants for infrastructure. He was also looking forward to receiving the overdue state government review into council rates. Meanwhile, council also approved annual allowances of $81,204 for the mayor and $26,245 for councillors. Both figures are within the ranges set by the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal for ‘category two’ councils such as Wellington. The first ordinary council meeting of this term will be held tonight.

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THE long-anticipated reopening of Sale Cinema is likely to happen next Thursday, November 26. Proprietor Val Hodges is quietly confident the selection of films for the reopening has something for everyone, with Rams, Tenet and Trolls World Tour all screening, and offering something for younger viewers, teens and other ages. Sale Cinema underwent an extensive refurbishment at the beginning of 2020, reopening for business late February — only to be shut down under government restrictions in mid-March. “Cinemas one and two and the foyer were refurbished and we were open only for a few weeks when we were shut again,� Val said. “It was pretty awful. “But we will be reopening on November 26, and from the phone calls we have been getting people are frantic to be able to get back to seeing films in the cinema again. “At the moment we are busy preparing the website, booking films and preparing everything for a safe opening.� Uncertainty over just how many patrons will be able to view a film in each of the cinemas has Val frustrated. Early indications are 100 patrons will be allowed, but only at 25 per cent of the cinema capacity. Then there will be the 1.5 metre spacing of

individuals. “It’s a grey area at the moment,� she said. “We are not sure what the restrictions will be when announced on November 22. “There is so much misinformation going round at the moment. “Our association, the ICA [Independent Cinemas Australia], is in discussions with the government to try to sort out the anomalies in the requirements.� Whatever the outcome, Val is hopeful for a return to screening the latest releases in Sale from November 26. The coming attractions at the cinema are now listedat www.salecinema.com.au/Comingsoon.html At Yarram’s Regent Theatre it is also a waiting game. While not a regular cinema, it has in recent years held cinema nights for art film lovers and screened historic films, along with a film club-like weekly screenings. It had also shown films during school holidays for younger viewers. Theatre manager Susan McMillan had hoped to open to private parties or film groups of fewer than 20 people for private functions, but is waiting approval from Wellington Shire Council, which owns the community asset. She told the Gippsland Times she was hopeful the theatre could welcome up to 100 patrons after next Monday, November 23, but is waiting on official approval from the council.

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State Fishing and Boating Minister Melissa Horne relaunches the Golden Tag fishing competition in Loch Sport. Ms Horne is pictured with Loch Sport Fishing Association committee member Peter McMahon and secretary Craig Holland, who presented the minister with a certificate of honourary membership of the association. Photos: David Braithwaite

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Local people are being urged to provide their ideas and feedback on the role of country newspapers as part of a national survey. All participants have a chance to win one of 10 new-release Apple iPads. The survey will run until the end of November. Visit the link localnewsinnovation.org to begin the survey.

Out Now! State Fishing and Boating Minister Melissa Horne relaunches the Golden Tag fishing competition in Loch Sport, with help from Target One Million coordinator Craig Ingram. to drive revenue, so to draw visitors to the area through fishing will be a major boost,” she said. Victorian Recreational Fishing executive officer Michael Burgess said the competition would add to excitement for anglers, who were already keen to get out to their favourite fishing spots. “We hope to see families enjoying the outdoors, enjoying some good quality time with their family, relaxing and de-stressing, and hopefully catching a gold tag,” he said. “On average, recreational fishers spend about $328 each trip, and even more in areas such as Gippsland. “We’re really pleased that recreational fishing can be used to help communities recover from bushfires and also COVID.” For more information about the Golden Tag competition, visit www.vfa.vic.gov.au/goldentag

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REGIONAL communities are set to benefit from an influx of recreational fishers following the removal of the ‘ring of steel’ between Melbourne and the remainder of Victoria. The Golden Tag competition, which began earlier this year across east Gippsland and the state’s north-east following the summer’s bushfires, has resumed after the easing of travel restrictions and been expanded across Victoria. More than 20 new tagged fish worth $10,000 each will be released around the state, and there will be an extra 50 fish worth $2000 added to waterways. About 950 fish worth $2000 each have already been released, bringing the statewide total of tagged fish to more than 1000. The relaunched competition will result in tagged fish released throughout Gippsland into places like Marlo,Tamboon, Lake Tyers, the Gippsland Lakes and Mallacoota, as well as the Alpine regions. State Fishing and Boating Minister Melissa Horne was in Loch Sport on Friday to release some of the latest lot of tagged fish into the water. Admitting to feeling “like the Willy Wonka of the fishing industry”, Ms Horne said the revamped competition will result in an influx of recreational fishers and their families to regional towns and businesses — filling hotel rooms, cafés and restaurants. “The resumption of this competition will be a major boost for the regional economy by prompting more people to get out and explore great fishing opportunities around the state,” she said. “The Golden Tag competition will support local businesses and allow families to make lasting memories by catching the fish of a lifetime.” Eastern Victoria MLC Jane Garrett said the competition would be a major boost for Gippsland as communities continued to recover from last summer’s bushfires and the pandemic. “So many local businesses here rely on tourism

NEWSPAPER readers in the Wellington Shire area are being urged to have their say on the future of country media in Australia’s biggest survey on local news. The survey, launched nationally, is part of the largest study of its kind in Australia, running for three years with almost $250,000 backing from the Australian Research Council, one of the federal government’s main competitive research funding agencies. Deakin University, RMIT University and Country Press Australia, the peak regional media organisation, of which this newspaper is a member, are leading the study. The project’s lead investigator, Deakin Associate Professor Kristy Hess, said the future of local newspapers depended on support from local audiences. The survey aims to give people a voice on ways to improve the sustainability of their local papers. “If you read your local newspaper, then it’s absolutely vital you fill in this survey to show your support for local news,” Associate Professor Hess said. “We are depending on you. “We want to hear your ideas and feedback on the role of country newspapers in these digital times. “We want to know what the paper means to you and how it might improve into the future.” Project partner and Country Press Australia executive director, Bruce Morgan, said the project was as much about regional communities as it was about local media businesses. “Local media outside metropolitan Australia is very much the journal of record for the towns and regions it represents,” he said. “It is not exaggerating to say that, should we lose local media representation, it will impact not just on the fabric of those communities, but the very principles of democracy. “That is, the ability to record, champion, challenge and hold accountable. “That is why this highly-credible, well-funded research is vital to those communities and their future,” Mr Morgan said. The survey should take up to 10 minutes and will ask a range of questions that relate to people’s views on local newspapers.

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SALE Producers Market will be held this Saturday from 8am at Sale Showgrounds. With regulatory social distancing guidelines in place, the market will be held under the elm trees on the Dawson St side of the showgrounds. Among the many items on offer will be handmade clothing, wooden toys and other wooden items, soap, candles and melts, outdoor furniture, photography,

fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, cupcakes, bread, honey, olive oil, preserves and meat. Freshly brewed coffee, bacon and egg muffins and dim-sims will also be available. All goods are grown or manufactured by the sellers. For more information, phone Karen on 0409 697 254.

What’s on around Maffra LEARN to play golf with professional golfer Matt Portelli from 1Club Golf in a fun, friendly environment at Maffra Golf Club this Sunday, and on Sunday, December 6, from 3pm until 5pm. People are encouraged to go along with a friend, or take their mum or daughter. Free registrations are now open.

MAFFRA Neighbourhood House has reopened this week, with restrictions. Some of the regular social groups have been notified and invited to return. Physical activity groups are not permitted at this time. Drop-insessions are being organised. People are

encouraged to take a friend, make a coffee, and find out about Maffra Neighbourhood House and what it offers. KEMP Aquatics will hold a first aid course tonight and Thursday from 6pm until 8.30pm at Maffra Golf Club. There will be CPR only tonight from 6pm until 7.30pm. To book, phone Kemp Aquatics on 5141 1127. MAFFRA Library will hold a book sale on Saturday and Sunday, from 10am until 2pm each day. People are welcome to go along and grab a bargain. — Jennifer Toma GP1617593 3

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a magnificent building’,� Ms Robbins said. “We’re lucky to have it here — only because of those women. “When you look at the pioneers of Gippsland, and the women,and the way they could bring extra culture from Europe ... it’s really special.� The future of the Sale landmark remains in the hands of the Diocese of Sale, protected by Wellington Shire heritage overlays and the National Trust of Australia register and Register of the National Former head of campus Margaret Robbins and curEstate. rent campus director Kelly Burgiel in the school’s For a history of Sion, see page 13. chapel, built in 1901.

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From page 1 The college’s Sion campus director Kelly Burgiel said excitement surrounding the move had been bubbling away amongst the students for a few weeks ahead of the move. “Parents have been apprehensive and asking lots of questions, and have been for a while ... but once they’ve heard and seen the facilities I’m sure they’ll all be so satisfied with what learning and tools we have for their children,� she said. “The Year 8s, going into Year 9, they’re all really excited to move up the other end. “Usually they are anyway, because it’s time for them to go up there and move on, but I think they’re also excited because they know they’re getting new facilities.� Principal Chris Randell said discussion surrounding the amalgamation of the campuses first began eight years ago, and four and a half years ago the school’s governors made the decision to press ahead — but wanted it done in 18 months. “We had to turn around and say we don’t have the facilities to do that, we need time, but we’ve been very lucky — the govenors of the Marist, the diocese and the bishop have supported a significant investment into this community to ensure it’s right going forward,� he said. The school has gone to great effort to expand the footprint of the St Patrick’s campus to accommodate the influx, with multiple sports courts to be installed within the next 18 months or so, and the reinstatement of the Macalister St footbridge connecting the school to the College Ovals. There are plans to expand St Mary’s Hall into a performing arts centre, which are still in the works. In terms of providing education, the benefits of amalgamation far outweighed keeping separate campuses. “These buildings are beautiful, but you can’t put wifi through them — it drops out,� Mr Randell laughed. New technologies are embedded in the buildings renovated at St Patrick’s campus, with new whiteboard tables, a university-style lecture theatre, and pull-down interactive screens part and parcel of the new facilities. Students will no longer have to be bussed between the two campuses, making the shared amenities of Bishop Phelan Stadium, the hospitality centre and the school’s trade school centre readily accessible. Students now have access to updated science labs, and a whole arts centre, rather than just a single art room. With all the staff on the one campus, it has become easier to provide flexible learning and coordinate with other teachers to plan and ensure students were ready for VCE. Mr Randell said the convent building was

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SOARING proudly above the front gate at RAAF Base, East Sale, is a newly-installed PC-9/A propeller painted by Gunaikurnai artist Alfie Hudson. The propeller was unveiled at its final home during a base NAIDOC Week event last Thursday. Mr Hudson, a Gunaikurnai-Monaro man who hails from East Gippsland, said he was honoured to paint the PC-9/A propeller for all to enjoy. “I am full of energy,� he said. “This is a great opportunity and I’m very privileged and excited as it will join the other historic aircraft at the front of base.� The artwork was inspired by a Dreamtime story about the Southern Cross, with the moral of the story being about sacrifice. “In the Dreamtime story a female emu saves a young boy from drowning, and she unfortunately died saving him,� Mr Hudson explained. “Driven by the sacrifice of the female emu, the boy then goes on to be a protector of the emus. “This story is about scarifying your life for others, and that is what I see the Defence Force doing and why I choose this artwork.� The artwork on the propeller also features handprints of local East Gippsland veterans and base personnel, with poppies representing the stars of the Southern Cross. Commanding Officer of Number 30 (City of Sale) Squadron,Wing Commander James Allen said the propeller was originally slated to be completed for National Reconciliation Week earlier this year, however was unfortunately delayed because of COVID-19. “I am so pleased to see the conclusion of many months of hard work by Alfie Hudson, who has done a stand up job,� he said. “The propeller will be on display at the front of base for all to see, and will be an enduring testament to the strong relationship that exists between RAAF Base, East Sale, and the Gunaikurnai community.

Wing Commander James Allen with proud Gunaikurnai artist Alfie Hudson, unveiling his propeller art and story at the entrance to RAAF Base, East Sale. The East Sale welcome sign in the background showcases the work of Indigenous artist Justin Kennedy, and was unveiled in 2015. “We hope to continue to deepen our relationship with the Gunaikurnai community, with further projects also being pursued.� The propeller itself has had an eventful career in the Air Force, accumulating 5530 engines hours

during its service from August 1990 to October 2018. It was fitted to 11 different PC-9/A aircraft, which operated out of RAAF Bases Pearce,Williamtown, Edinburgh and East Sale.

CWA shop offering Christmas fare THE North Gippsland CWA ‘Pop In’ shop has reopened. In the coming weeks, it will offer a growing range of special Christmas craft items and delicious homemade Christmas cakes, puddings and shortbread, made by the CWA group’s members. Homemade Christmas cakes can be ordered, eight inch square or round for $40. Phone Lesley

Changes to Visitor Guidelines Central Gippsland Health visiting hours for patients are between 1.30-3.30pm each day. Each patient may be visited by 2 adult members from the same household, as well as children < 16 years from the same household. Alternatively, 1 adult from a different household can visit, but visits from people outside a single household are limited to 1 person per day.

A partner or support person of a pregnant patient can attend during the womanÂ’s labour and delivery, and their stay is not limited. We wish to thank you for your support of these guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your cooperation is helping us keep our patients safe.

Group Activities Due to social distancing requirements as a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), CGH has suspended group activity across all programs, including Planned Activity Groups, Allied Health and other community based services. For those currently enrolled in groups, our staff will contact you to ensure we continue to meet your health needs using the alternative options available to us. If you have any enquiries about group activities at CGH, please contact us on 03 5143 8560.

Please visit the recruitment section on our website: www.cghs.com.au

Sale Hospital Phone: (03) 5143 8600 Heyfield Hospital Phone: (03) 5139 7979

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Letters to the editor From Gerard Mansour, Commissioner for Senior Victorians: WHILE we may not be able to slow the hands of time, the good news is that we really can unlock the secrets of maintaining health and happiness as we age. I know this because last year as Commissioner for Senior Victorians I conducted one of Australia’s biggest research studies looking at the views of older people. I asked people across regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne to tell me what they want and need to live a healthy and fulfilled life in their senior years. Almost 5000 people responded, helping to build a clear picture of what I have dubbed the ‘Eight Key Attributes of Ageing Well’. Seniors spoke loud and clear about the things that make life worth living: respect, personal and health autonomy, connections to family and friends, and meaningful ways to contribute through work or unpaid roles. They said they wanted to be able to keep up in the technology stakes, but also wanted alternative offline ways of accessing services and information. Some of the results were surprising. Being able to get around was overwhelmingly ranked as a critical driver of life quality, with 92 per cent of seniors rating personal mobility as critical to health and social wellbeing. Simple things like dedicated seniors parking at the shops and more community buses can make the difference between isolation and participation. Some results were very sad. More than 40 per cent of seniors said they were lonely, with one in five saying they lacked the “love and friendship” they wanted. Loneliness was consistently reported, regardless of gender, age and location. Study participants also spoke of their experiences of ageism — of feeling invisible or being stigmatised as incapable, incompetent or worthless. Many had internalised this ageism, leading to reluctance to use personal aids such as walking sticks or hearing aids out of embarrassment — what I call the “personal waiting list”. When asked to rank the factors that most diminished their quality of life, 28 per cent of seniors nominated ageism and disrespect. To put that into context, that is the same result recorded for feeling unsafe in public places. In our study, seniors acknowledged that their own positive attitude is a key part of ageing well. They are very committed to taking responsibility for their own health and happiness. But they cannot do it alone. Governments can more to assist seniors with access to services, as well as providing regulation and oversight to better support seniors as they age. It is very heartening that the Victorian government has committed to setting up a new committee to advise on its ageing well response. But this is not just a government responsibility. At a societal level it is within the power of each of us to do better when it comes to confronting and overcoming our own negative attitudes. It’s not age that’s holding our seniors back — it’s ageism. Note: Gerard Mansour is the Commissioner for Senior Victorians and will head a new Victorian government ageing well advisory committee.

Relatives of Allan Hood in the local area? From Dr Jan Hills, Darwin: THE Batchelor Museum has a collection which includes items regarding the Batchelor farm established by the Commonwealth in 1912. There is a letter on display from Allan Hood to his father, published in the Gippsland Times in March 12, 1914. I wonder whether there are relatives of Allan Hood living around Sale now, and if they are able to provide more information about him once he left the Northern Territory. Relatives can write to PO Box 954, Darwin, NT 0801, or phone (08) 8976 7006.

Singing the praises of our native magpies From Janet Vickers, Longford: IT’S a bit upsetting when I am driving and I see dead birds along the road. Today, there were two magpies and another bird. The two magpies had grey in their white feathers which means they were juveniles, so they were on their own for the first time and had not learned about cars. Juveniles also do not swoop. I understand that swooping birds can be a problem, and it appears that the magpies near Gippsland Centre only swoop people with food — and the majority of magpies don’t swoop at all.

Magpies and all other native animals are an important part of the ecosystem. Experiments have found that a magpie can find buried lawn grubs 96 times out of 100, making them one of the best backyard lawn grub eradicators. They are an effective bug reducer. Their main diet in summer is grassland invertebrates, such as beetles, flies, caterpillars, spiders, worms and leatherjackets — a very handy bird to have around the garden and a beautiful singing voice.

On the DNA trail of the Tasmanian Tiger From Michael Moss, Rivervale: HAVE you seen a Tasmanian Tiger this year? If you have, please phone 0434 904 944. Last week, a Melbourne company called EnviroDNA created a probe from Tasmanian Tiger hair I sent to them by extracting DNA from the hair. This means anyone can now check for evidence of Tasmanian Tiger in water via creeks, rivers, farm dams,water troughs and lakes, if the animal moved through the water or drank from it up to 10 kilometres away in the previous few days. Also available for soil testing, but DNA in soil cannot be aged as yet. A sampling kit can be bought from EnviroDNA. You take the samples and send it back to them for processing for Tasmanian Tiger DNA.

Concerns over dingoes and wild dog bounty From Trevor Tucker, Sale: WITH ongoing interest, I read the ‘Local bounty collections’ article (Gippsland Times 3/11). All praise to those who engage correctly and lawfully in the pursuit of feral animal control. Feral fox populations are on the decline in some areas, however, the bounty is too low. Why not double, even quadruple the current fox bounty to first ensure that committed fox shooters remain so, and second, to attract more fox shooters? In other words, pay fox hunters a meaningful reward for their effort. However, the article’s opening sentence (that Victorian fox and wild dog bounty collections have resumed) is misleading. The (unnamed) author does not define the term ‘wild dog’, which generally — and quite deliberately — evokes an indifference to the plight of our endangered native dog, our dingo. And that is offensive. Let’s be clear about this issue. The pure bred dingo is not a feral canine. It is protected throughout Australia and cannot be shot, trapped or poisoned… unless a hunter has a specific licence to do so, and only conducts those activities in defined areas where the dingo has been declared a pest. The purebred dingo not only differs from displaced domestic dogs and hybrid-feral dogs, by recognisable physical characteristics, but more importantly, by their DNA. So it begs the question, how is it that bounty collection centres can casually authorise payment of a bounty on a canine body part (other than that of a fox) without first having conducted DNA testing on that body part? Not to do so is surely unprofessional and unethical. Any hunter who therefore presents a body part which proves to be that of a pure bred dingo, should be punished by either a huge fine or loss of their licence, or both. I am aware that this issue is complex, but demonstrates the disadvantage to which uncontrolled practices continue to impact our endangered dingo. Editor’s note: The initiative is called the ‘Victorian Fox and Wild Dog Bounty’. The information in the article referred to in this letter came from Agriculture Victoria.

Mask need only be for crowded situations From leader of the Victorian Nationals, Peter Walsh: AS the weather heats up and cases stay low, the rules around mandatory masks must be reviewed. After more than two weeks of no new cases statewide and with just three active cases in a state of nearly 6.5 million people, it’s difficult to understand why Daniel Andrews refuses to budge. Even public health experts are questioning the rule. Chair of epidemiology at Deakin University, Professor Catherine Bennett, says as cases stay low “masks don’t add a lot” and that strict enforcement may actually encourage non-compliance. Meanwhile, Professorial Fellow in Epidemiology at the University of Melbourne

Prof Tony Blakely says based on current numbers by the end of the month we won’t need masks at all. I wrote to the Chief Health Officer and asked the Health Minister in state parliament to be transparent with Victorians and provide the public health advice that supports the rule, but they refuse to respond. We can all agree they’re necessary in high traffic places that bring in crowds — in supermarkets, local hardware stores or down the

main street, but why should we risk being fined for not wearing a mask to walk the dog alone? To play golf solo? Or go fishing? Daniel Andrews has admitted that on masks he has gone beyond the public health advice. Victorians should not be subject to any more ‘captain’s calls’ from a premier whose government caused Victoria to suffer a second wave. Letters to the editor may be emailed to news@gippslandtimes.com.au

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A serene scene on Lake Guthridge, Sale.

Reflections at Sale Common.

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Flood plains at Longford.

Seaspray from 120 metres up.

The International Space Station flew over Sale recently.

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The Port of Sale.

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A Bottlebrush walkway at Sale Golf Course.

Port Albert during the long weekend.

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www.gippslandtimes.com.au The construction of the convent’s chapel began in 1900 and was completed by 1901. A slab of stone, sourced from Waurn Ponds, is in the foreground.

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Our Lady of Sion: a brief history Sarah Luke

THIS year marks the 130th year of education at the historic Our Lady of Sion convent in Sale. The origin of one of Sale’s most iconic and intricate Gothic buildings lies in the persistence of an Irishman, determined to establish Catholic education in Gippsland, and a group of French nuns, determined to do it their way. Fresh from the Great Famine in Ireland, priest James Corbett found himself a long way from his Limerick home, after answering the call to minister in Australia in 1863. After handling the pastoral charge of St Kilda for some 24 years, he was promoted as the first bishop of the newly-formed Diocese of Sale. In the 1880s, Sale was flourishing — founded in the 1840s, Sale hit its stride in the 1860s when gold was found in the mountains. It became a transport hub, connected to Melbourne via a new road and railway line, and the major town in Gippsland. Bishop Corbett wanted to provide Sale with Catholic education, but unfortunately, he had no one to work for him. And so, he travelled to America and Europe to try and convince priests and religious orders to work in Sale, Gippsland, Australia — a mere 42 days away via boat. Asking the Mother General of the Sisters of Our Lady Sion in Paris for nuns to travel back with him to teach, she initially remarked she could not ask any of her sisters to go to “the Antipodes” — but relented the next day and chose seven nuns to go to Sale, led by Mother Raphaela. The troupe — Bishop Corbett, six Irish priests and the seven Sion sisters — arrived at Sale Rail Station to a cheering crowd of 5000, which was 1000 more than Sale’s population at the time. The sisters, with limited knowledge of English, now bore the responsibility navigating a completely foreign country to establish a school. The sisters took up residence in the Bishop’s house, next to St Mary’s Cathedral, took control of the 100 boys and girls already attending the school, and established a secondary school, with Mother Edwardine at the helm — but they had their sights set on something bigger. Despite the bishop’s preference for a school site to be established near his house overlooking Flooding Creek, mosquitoes, among other things, made the sisters examine other options. In 1891, the sisters bought ‘Tracy’s Paddock’ — eight acres bordered by York, Raymond, Raglan and Codrington Sts — to build a beautiful Gothic

convent, designed by Mother Raphaela and architects Reed, Tappan and Smart, who also designed Bendigo’s famous Sacred Heart Cathedral. A number of statues in the building and grounds were shipped in from Paris, and materials for the convent were sourced from around Victoria — including bricks from a kiln across the road in Raglan St. The convent cost £10,000 in total, and the sisters raised every cent of it for its completion in 1893, however Mother Raphaela felt the works would not be complete until a chapel was built. Now permanently in a wheelchair with a debilitating spinal illness, Mother Raphaela scrutinised the builders’ handiwork to ensure the new sanctuary was perfect, even requesting to be hoisted into a niche in the new chapel after the builder changed its proportions, suspecting something was off.

“As boarders, we learnt to accept people as they were — the girls came from all works of life, and we were as one big family.” — Former student Betty Bourke (nee McCarthy) Said niche then had a vista nestled in behind the Our Lady of Sion statue, painted on canvas in the convent’s front office by famous Italian artist Girolamo Nerli, during his tour of Australia and New Zealand in the late 1800s. Mother Raphaela died 16 months after the chapel opened in August 1901, and one of Catholic College Sale’s six houses is named after her. In the school’s early days, students arrived via horse and coach, and stayed as boarding students for most of the year. During Our Lady of Sion centenary celebrations in 1990, Betty Bourke (nee McCarthy) who boarded during the war years, recalled the majority of the students also boarded during her days. “... day scholars were from Sale only, as in those days Catholic children were not carried daily to Catholic schools on the government run school busses, so students from outlying areas went to their local high or technical school for secondary schooling,” she said. “As boarders, we learnt to accept people as they were — the girls came from all works of life, and we were as one big family. “The sisters always stressed the importance of the family unit, the importance of self respect and the dignity of the person.

“I have fond memories of many of the nuns who were at Sion in those days — I counted 42 sisters as they processed to Holy Communion one morning.” “Thank you Sisters of Sion for being friends, guardians and mothers, all wrapped into one.” Students participated in house sports carnivals, cricket matches, tennis on the convent’s own courts, music, art-of-speech, needlework and eisteddfods. The nuns drummed into the girls to be neat and tidy so they “wouldn’t dare” not wear a hat, gloves and blazer outside of school, and the girls had prayer multiple times a day. In 1913, a block was bought in York St opposite the convent as the site for an orphanage to train and educate girls, later moving onto the convent’s grounds near Codrington St, until it closed in 1947. In 1967, the more modern building facing Raglan St, which contained a home economics room, art room, science laboratories and a theatre was opened, under the guidance of Sister Geraldine and Sister Rose Francis. In 1970, Sister Elizabeth Allman became principal of the school, at the helm for Sion’s most transformative years. There was an increase in the number of students travelling via government busses from Seaspray, Heyfield and Maffra, and boarders in Forms 1 to 4 were phased out. In 1974, Form 5 and 6 classes were combined at Sion and St Patrick’s College for boys, which had been established by the Marist Brothers in 1922, after both schools faced difficulty in attracting teachers but had smaller class numbers. Form 5 had classes in the morning at Sion and at St Patrick’s in the afternoon, and vice versa for Form 6, bussed to either campus via the “Banana” or “Yellow Peril” school bus. In 1975, a committee established by the two schools decided to investigate restructuring Catholic education in Sale, and in 1976, it was decided Catholic secondary education would be undertaken as a single system, across different campuses. The girls in Forms 1 to 4 would be hosted on the Sion site, with the boys in Forms 1 to 4 at St Patrick’s, with a co-educational senior secondary school at a third campus, the John 23rd Campus, for Forms 5 and 6. From 1993, the college became completely coeducational, with Years 7 and 8 students at the Sion campus and Years 9 to 12 at St Patrick’s campus, which now incorporates the John 23rd building. This Thursday afternoon, another chapter will close in the history of the convent, as the building farewells its students, and awaits a decision from the Diocese of Sale, in order to write its next chapter.

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Sale’s Gippsland Art Gallery reopens for 20 per space GIPPSLAND Art Gallery has reopened following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions by the state government. Opened in January 2018, the state-of-the-art Gippsland Art Gallery has attracted record visitor numbers in the past two years at the Port of Sale facility, which it shares with the Sale Library, Sale Visitor Centre, and The Dock Espresso Bar and café. While the gallery is now open, director Simon Gregg said some restrictions were still in place. “Visitors are reminded of current limitations of 20 people per space, and are encouraged to continue practicing safe social distancing,” he said. Gallery staff will be required to monitor the flow of visitors, and where required, to ask visitors to observe social distancing restrictions.

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The gallery has re-opened with two new collection exhibitions, Earth Songs and Stories from the Collection, and Banksia Lady, which celebrates the internationally-acclaimed botanical illustrator Celia Rosser, and her outstanding contribution to the study of the banksia. Also on display is Artist Proof, which celebrates the 10-year anniversary of Freestone Press with an expansive group show of work by current members of this Briagolong-based studio. Visitors can also enjoy the ongoing exhibition by renowned Sale-based artist Annemieke Mein. While the gallery has been closed to the public, visitors have been able to enjoy online tours of each exhibition through the new Gallery at Home online webpage, as well as virtual workshops and podcasts.

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The Wedge heads back indoors for shows

THE stage is set for a return to indoor shows at The Wedge in Sale. Beginning Thursday, November 24, audiences will be welcomed back to the John Leslie Theatre with a performance of The Broadway I Love. The good news follows the recent easing of restrictions announced by the state government. Staff at The Wedge are excited to have audiences back inside, however numbers will still be limited. Numbers are capped at 72 inside the theatre, as a four square metre rule will apply. The Broadway I Love will be performed next Tuesday, November 24, from 11am and Thursday, November 26, from 7.30pm. Star Australian tenor Roy Best has always had a love of Broadway and in this new production he gets to sing all the classic hit songs from the classic hit musicals and some of his favourite composers. Roy Best has recorded for ABC Classics and has been guest soloist for the Australian Pops Orchestra, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lerner and Lowe, Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein, and many more. Hits will come from musicals such as Phantom, Les Miserables and Cats. He will be joined on stage by international soprano Ali Jones and narrated and compared by the popular Christopher McKenna, with William Schmidt at the piano. Tickets cost $25 or $20 concession. The Melbourne Chamber Orchestra will perform Beethoven 250 on Thursday, December 3, from 8.30pm. The same composer, the same five instruments, two completely different moods.

Band carols event cancelled, but rehearsals are on A brilliant quintet of MCO musicians will be led by artistic director William Hennessy. This performance will be live-streamed through the Melbourne Digital Concert Hall Series. Bookings are essential by visiting www.thewedge. com.au or phoning 5142 3200. All Stage Door Twilight Sessions performances scheduled throughout November and December will remain outdoors.

The Melbourne Chamber Orchestra completes its 250th anniversary homage to Beethoven, with both of Beethoven’s String Quintets in this free concert. The C minor quintet finds Beethoven in his favourite, Symphony No 5-esque stormy key, for an epic transcription of his first piano trio. The contrasting C major trio is young Beethoven at his sunniest, charming best.

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take place from 7pm Friday at the loading dock outside, behind the Wedge. The box office will be set up an hour before the performance. All precautions are in place to ensure a safe environment, with strict and thorough cleaning and distancing measures in place. Those attending must wear masks. Food and drink will be available for purchase . Seating will be provided, adhering to the 1.5 metre physical distance rules.

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THE ethereal acoustic tunes of The Sheokes will feature at a Wedge outdoor stage door twilight session this Friday. Gippsland duo Anthi and Bern have a real passion for live performance, its hypnotic tunes grabbing plenty of attention. Limited tickets are available for this event, with a maximum of 50 people to attend under current guidelines. To pre-book tickets, visit the Wedge box office from Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 2pm, or phone 5143 3200. All tickets cost $25, and the show will

MAFFRA Municipal Band has cancelled its community Christmas carol event that would have been held in December, because of COVID-19. The band is pleased to announce a return to rehearsing, outdoors, socially distanced and with a maximum of 10 musicians. It also welcomes new musicians. Phone Rob on 0411 434 520 to register interest. — Jennifer Toma

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HIS well sized family home, in a quiet court close to local parks and playgrounds would suit all kinds of families, agents say. Its massive open living space is immediately welcoming, and has a solid fuel heater and air conditioning to keep its new owners comfortable year round. There is a modern kitchen — with plenty of appliances and extra storage — that overlooks the family hub and flows out into an outdoor entertainment area. At the back of the home, there is a children’s zone which includes their own large lounge area, three extremely spacious bedrooms and a study or storage room for the toys. Other features include two well-designed bathrooms, a large main bedroom with a walk-in robe, internal access from the double garage, ceiling fans and a natural colour scheme throughout. The 817 square metre allotment allows

Brief details: Property: Four bedroom, one study, two bathroom, two living family home near parks and playgrounds. Address: 6 Ducret Court, Stratford. Price: $439,000. Agent: Graham Chalmer Real Estate. Phone 5144 4333 or Matt Cutler on 0438 356 761. for plenty of space for the children to run around, as well as room to put up a cubby house, swing or trampoline. In addition, there is a four by six metre shed with side access for a trailer, as well as another garden shed. With such great street appeal, agents say prospective buyers will fall in love with this home straight away, adding properties like this don’t last long in this current market.

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yards. The blackwood kitchen has a double wall ovens and walk-in pantry. There is an undercover alfresco area with outdoor blinds and a built-in barbecue. The property also boasts abundant sheds, vegetable gardens, a chook house, fruit and nut trees and solar panels.

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Property: Hobby farm with four bedroom, two bathroom home on 3.56 hectares. Address: 327 Dawson St, Sale. Price: $795,000. Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Lisa Wegener on 0401 065 422.

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FTER a long lockdown over autumn and winter, the sun is finally starting to shine on the Victorian real estate market — particularly regionally. After months of lockdown and heavy restrictions, Victorian real estate is returning to regular operation and optimism is flooding in. Throughout lockdown, the market displayed strong resilience, with Melbourne house values staying strong despite Coronavirus and houses in regional Victoria increasing in value by 5.1 per cent over the September 2020 quarter. While transaction volumes have been lower this year, interest from buyers has remained high, leading to stability in prices. The relaxation of restrictions has led to increased property listings in Victoria. Real estate inspections for lease or sale can now have up to 10 people from multiple households. Victoria is quickly regaining its reputation as the auction capital of Australia. Auctions numbers continue to build from less than 30 auctions a week in early October to more than 400 weekly

auctions in early November. Clearance rates are consistently more than 80 per cent, indicating strong demand from buyers. There has never been a better time to invest in Victorian property with interests rates hitting a record low. The Reserve Bank of Australia this month officially lowered its rates to 0.1 per cent with most major lenders following suit. Since the lowering of rates, Real Estate Institute of Victoria members are reporting that they have been hit with a flurry of interest. With the barriers gone, buying or selling is a far more streamlined process. Real estate agents are maintaining all the safety protocols required to help clients with their property transactions. Victoria’s real estate market is expected to be active over the summer, making up for time lost earlier this year. Buyers or sellers looking for objective information on the market or an agency should visit reiv.com.au

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HIS stylish, prestigious home, in a pleasant tree-lined court, offers privacy with manicured gardens, indoor and outdoor entertainment areas, formal and informal living, and quality fittings and fixtures throughout, agents say. It has four bedrooms and a study, multiple living areas, and a well-designed kitchen with server access to the all-weather alfresco area with built-in barbecue. Its other features include high angled cedar timber ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a spiral staircase. Outside, there is a pool, meticulouslymaintained grounds and gardens, and a double garage with remote access entry.

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Property: Stylish four bedroom home in a trree-lined court. Address: 11 Nest Court, Sale. Price: $885,000. Agent: Wellington Real Estate. Phone Tony Kiss on 0419 526 637.

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Presentation, position, views * Meticulously cared for property * 4 bedrooms * North facing lounge/dining area * Kitchen with gas stove * Gas heating and reverse cycle air conditioner * Sunroom * Single garage plus workshop * Outdoor patio with outstanding mountain views

Renovated Weatherboard In Great Location * Renovated 3 bedroom weatherboard home * Huge open plan kitchen/dining/family room * Spacious north facing lounge room * Wood heating and reverse cycle air conditioning * 2 bathrooms * Double carport * 7m x 4m shed/workshop * Ideal location close to schools, park and main street

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VFF leadership voting has opened NOMINEES for Victorian Farmers Federation leadership positions have been announced, with vice-president Emma Germano and board member Leonard Vallance vying for presidency. Danyel Cuccinotta and Robert Campbell are running to be vice-president. Six other positions are also up for election,

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PERENNIAL ryegrass is now seed-heading strongly at Macalister Demonstration Farm. Clumps that were grazed to 12 centimetres at the previous grazing have a lot of well-developed seed-heads, whereas patches that were grazed to 4cm have far less. Presumably the shorter grazing removed a lot of rising, but not obvious, heads at the time. The Prairie Grass, although a productive and reasonably high quality grass, has been seedheading for some time, and once it starts heading, it doesn’t stop for months. The weedy grasses (tall poa, annual poa and meadow foxtail) have been seed heading for some time. Topping after the cows has started. The cost of it will not be held against the margin until those paddocks are grazed in a month’s time. Soil moisture is near perfect after a fair amount of rain.The rain caused some water-logging, some

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Upper House passes bill removing camping ban on leased land FARMERS have turned their attention to calling for better consultation in the development of camping regulations, after a bill passed Victorian parliament removing the existing prohibition on camping on licensed water frontage. The Parks and Crown Land Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 passed through the Upper House last week, allowing people to camp on crown land licensed to farmers. The bill was part of a Labor election commitment designed to “further encourage families and friends to spend time together in the outdoors�. For the past few months, farmers have been openly campaigning against the proposed legislation, saying it posed a biosecurity, workplace and environmental hazard, threatened farmers’ livelihoods and caused undue stress for landholders and animals. The Victorian Farmers Federation is now calling on the government to consult broadly in the

development of the regulations to govern camping on licensed water frontage. VFF president David Jochinke said attention would now turn to negotiating regulations that protected agriculture and the environment. “We are bitterly disappointed that the concerns of farmers have been ignored and we will hold the government to their commitment to consult meaningfully with the VFF in the development of the regulations,� he said. “In consulting, the government must get out and speak to the farmers and landholders that will be impacted. “We can’t afford to have confusion about the regulations. “They have got to get places such as Sale, Kerang, Tallangatta, Hamilton and right up and down the communities along the Murray and Campaspe rivers. “We’ve heard from landholders with real and

legitimate concerns in these areas about how this will impact them, their businesses and their environment.� The VFF seeks the regulations to protect licence holders, agriculture and the environment by requiring a system of registration, setbacks from waterways and private land, and limiting camping to areas where toilet and rubbish facilities are available. “There must be a system of registration to ensure accountability, limit the number of campers and duration of stay and allow farmers to adhere to their biosecurity quality assurance scheme obligations,� Mr Jochinke said. “From our point of view, if there’s no registration and no camping infrastructure, there should be no camping. “There’s also the threat of fire and the added risks to both people and property, which is just far too great.�

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REGULAR slashing, mulching and hoeing during the blackberry’s active growing season (from November to April) will prevent seed set and dispersal and reduce the spread and growth of the weed. To make a start, there are a number of video resources the taskforce has created on mulching, brushcutting and making property plans before deciding which physical or chemical control methods are right.

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ONLY using physical measures to manage blackberry weed will result in the extensive root system remaining in place and regrowing next season. Landowners can continually control blackberry physically while it is actively growing to stop seed set (if they are not using chemicals). Using physical control options in conjunction with a chemical program can enhance results by

reducing biomass, improving access and saving money. After any physical control, such as slashing, landowners should wait until there is enough re-growth before applying any chemical.

Know your chemical control methods LANDOWNERS should use chemicals consistently as part of a broader strategy to reduce large infestations over several years, until they can be dealt with more easily, including by hand removal. The optimal time to spray blackberry is when the plant is actively growing. Early morning is a good time to spray — but people should hold off when it’s hotter than 30 degrees or when it’s raining, and be wary of spray drift if spraying when it’s windy. When mixing chemicals, people should use clean water to be effective. Landowners will need to choose the appropriate chemical for their situation by consulting a local agricultural chemical supplier. There are a range of chemicals suitable for: • Environmentally sensitive areas; • Hard-to-control areas; • Small infestations (plants less than two years old); and • Large infestations (plants older than two years).

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Land classing discussed online IDENTIFYING the productive potential of land in central and east Gippsland by using land classing and farm planning techniques will be the focus of the next Gippsland Ag Chat session tomorrow from 1.15pm. Agriculture Victoria regional manager Lindsay Hyde said land classing sought to help farmers understand the land’s capability and its productive potential, as well as its constraints. “This is particularly relevant for farmers in central and east Gippsland where their land is coming out of three years of drought and for some, also recovering from bushfires,� he said. Land capability is determined by factors such as geology, soil type, slope, aspect and salinity. By identifying the inherent degradation risks of the land, it’s possible to manage these risks and optimise the productivity and profitability of the farm. Mr Hyde said matching land use to its capability, through land classing, will assist

in better grazing management, optimising fertiliser applications and reducing land degradation through erosion. “Ultimately, land classing and farm planning helps maintain a sustainable production system,� he said. Topics covered in the hour-long webinar will include key considerations when looking at changing farm lay-outs, assessing land capability and how it can assist farm management, farm mapping options, and farm plans. Gippsland Ag Chat is held via Zoom. The meeting ID is 936 5444 9373, and passcode is 779941, or people can phone in via 7018 2005. Prior registration is not required. There will be plenty of time for questions, which can be asked during the session or beforehand by emailing Caroline Love at caroline.love@agriculture.vic.gov.au

For more information about drought and dry seasonal conditions support or bushfire recovery, phone 136 186 or visit agriculture. vic.gov.au

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Peter Rosenberg: 0429 427 811 Ben Boulton: 0488 445 467 Don McMillan: 0428 498 320 Mathew Boulton: 0409 926 296 Gary Sisely: 0419 309 769 Zac Gleeson: 0431 304 017 Clayton Kelly: 0421 166 704 Steven Boulton: 0428 445 461 Travis Sutton: 0438 893 484 Times-Spectator, Tuesday, 17 November, 2020 – Page 25

Accommodation Accommodation Wanted Lease To Let Business Opportunities Education and Training Employment Services Professional Situations Vacant Phone: 5143 9333 Situations Wanted Adult Services Computers Entertainment Events Fax: 5144 7308 For Hire Holidays and Travel Home Maintenance Houses for Removal Legal Email: classifieds@ Lost and Found Meetings Missing Persons Party Planners Personals Pet gippslandtimes.com.au Cemetery Public Notice Religion Tenders 4WD Caravans Cars Machinery

PHONE

(03) 5143 9333

(03) 5144 7308

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Tamarra van Ingen

Phone 0497 034 511

Or mail to: PO Box 159, Sale 3853

WANTED HORSES Gippsland Ph. Dave 0418 202 202

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LAYING HENS

Old Port Poultry Farm delivering 18 week old Isa Browns and Black Australorp ($28ea) to your area Saturday, November 28. Phone 0438 832 535.

Members of the public are invited to view the live streaming of the Council meeting, where the Annual Report will be discussed. The meeting will commence at 3.00pm, and can be viewed by following the links in the Watch Live: Meeting Broadcast section at https:// www.wellington.vic.gov.au/category/council-meetings. A copy of the Annual Report, including the Financial Statements, Report of Operations and the Performance Statement for the year ended 30 June 2020 (including a copy of the report of the Auditor General under Section 9 of the Audit Act 1994), will be available on Council’s website www.wellington.vic.gov.au from 24 November as part of the Council’s meeting Agenda https://www.wellington.vic gov.au/pages/meeting-minutes-and-agendas.

74 Macalister St, Sale or newsagents

classifieds

2nd year layers, $10 each. Ph: 0423 514 834.

Wellington Shire Council will be considering its Annual Report 2019/20 at the Council Meeting on Tuesday 1 December 2020, in accordance with the Section 100 of the Local Government Act 2020 and respective State Government COVID-19 provisions.

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This grey and white cat has been hanging about in vicinity of the western end of Raglan St, Sale, hungry and frightened. Hoping its owner may be able to catch it. Phone 0438 559 647.

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Car advertisers

Wanted Stock Agents

Photographs Photographs for Death and In Memoriam notices will cost according to the space they use. Please email high resolution images to classifieds@gippslandtimes.com.au as we cannot accept photos on a memory stick.

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Last Lamb Market Tuesday, December 8, 2020 Last Cattle Market, Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Personal notices All engagement and marriage notices must carry the signatures of BOTH parties. If under 18 the parents’ signatures as well.

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FIRST MARKET 2021

Cattle and Sheep Market, Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Store Sheep Sale Tuesday, January 19, 2021

We would like to wish you all a safe and happy festive season.

All ‘found’ advertisements are published free. Simply provide the details of your find for publication. ‘Lost’ advertisements are paid.

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Ben: 0429 193 136

Graeme: 0427 517 306

Morgan: 0438 081 529

Jarryd: 0457 034 111

Australian pennies and half-pennies. Phone (03) 5182 8756.

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The Wellington Shire Council is implementing the rating recommendation of the Victorian Ombudsman Report into the Ninety Mile Beach subdivisions for inappropriately subdivided land along the Ninety Mile Beach (north of the Honeysuckles to Paradise Beach) which cannot be developed.

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Council, intends to offer, as a gesture of goodwill, a refund of rates and waste infrastructure charges levied and paid since 1 July 2006; only on undevelopable vacant land, to current or previous landowners who submit a Rates Refund Application Form – Ninety Mile Beach Vacant Undevelopable Land (available on Council’s website at www.wellington.vic.gov.au/ NMBratesrefund) by 3 December 2020. A searchable map of eligible undevelopable land and information on how to submit a refund application is available on Council’s website at www.wellington.vic. gov.au/NMBratesrefund. For further information, please contact Wellington Shire Council’s Customer Service Centre on 1300 366 244 or email enquiries@wellington. vic.gov.au.

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Ninety Mile Beach Inappropriate Subdivisions

Please call Ken on 0418 547 047

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In accordance with section 175 of the Water Act 1989, submissions may be made about the proposed Works but must be received within 14 days after the date of this publication. Submissions about the Works will be considered by the Corporation.

Wayne Ward Acting Manager Asset Delivery For and on behalf of the Corporation

Maffra Newsagency Heyfield Newsagency Stratford Newsagency Newry Store

In accordance with a local law introduced by the State Government on January 1, 2012, it is an offence to advertise a dog or cat for sale unless a microchip identification number of the animal is included in the advertisement. A registered domestic animal business may use its council business registration number as an alternative.

For further information, please contact Jared Tait on 1800 050 500.

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For hire or sale. Angus, Limousin, Hereford, Jersey and Friesian. Very quiet. Ph. 0447 331 762. WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL

SOFT TISSUE MANIPULATION

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For all water delivery call Courtney Water Cartage. Phone 0438 611 423. 24/7. EFTPOS available. 5% of every delivery will be donated to RCH Good Friday Appeal.

Saturday November 21, 8am-12:30pm. Due to a major horse event the Sale Producers Market will be relocated to the Sale-Maffra Road, showground entrance. Parking on the Sale-Maffra Rd only. Enq. Karen: 0409 697 254

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7 days a week Support Animal Aid Same site as always, off Raglan Street, Sale Phone: 5144 4493

ONGOING SALE

Starts Friday November 20 for one week - every day - 9am-4pm. Moving out so need it gone! Great variety and prices. 8 Weir Street, Sale.

Friendship/Companionship

Simone is full of life, love and laughter. She enjoys being active, beach walks, swimming, gardening, weekends away and cooking. Simone is now looking for a gentleman who is genuine and affectionate. For more details on Simone and many other beautiful ladies in your local area, please call 1800 261 848 or 0488 200 554 www.countrycompanionship.com.au

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CHRISTMAS TREES

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Also Available: Artificial and Potted Christmas Trees and Decorations You can’t go past a Growmaster Xmas!

Ph: 5144 4338 Business Opportunities

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Kitchen lease at the Sale Golf Club Enquiries to Rob on 0403 031 280

Garage Sales

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BRIAGOLONG

39 Forbes St. (opp. the Hotel) Saturday and Sunday Nov. 21/22, 8:30am2pm. Furniture, books, plants, horseshoes, axes, pet cages, bric-a-brac. Various collections.

PLASTERER

Chris Owens Plastering. Experienced plasterer available for new houses, extensions, renovations, sagging ceilings, water damage, patching. No job too small. Qualified trades-man with 25 years experience. Prompt, reliable, professional service. Ph. Chris 0460 813 299.

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CHEF

Badger & Hare Cafe, Stratford.

Are you a keen chef looking for some extra hours or wanting to explore working in a different environment? We currently have a position available for one day per week (plus relief work). Interested? Give us a call on 5145 7043.

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42 Wyndham St, Saturday, November 21, 8am start. No early birds. Books, stamps, coins, tools, TV cupboard, material, wool, new cat bed, plant pots, and h/hold goods.

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Bond Street Reconstruction

CLEANERS

CLEANER

Wanted. Long established business, Sale based. Experience not necessary. On-the-job training. Resumes to: hscleaning@bigpond.com Enquiries to office: 5144 2264.

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All tender submissions must be lodged electronically through the eProcure portal no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 9 December 2020. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Late or hard copy tenders will not be accepted.

AGM

Sale Football Netball Club Inc. annual general meeting will be held upstairs in club social rooms on Monday, November 30 at 7pm. We invite all current members and encourage any interested parties to attend.

AGM

The AGM for the Gippsland Armed Forces museum will be held at the museum on Sunday November 22, 2020, at 1pm.

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2021-041

Sale-Toongabbie Road Widening – Stage 1

Toongabbie-Cowwarr and Weir Roads Reconstruction and Widening

Wellington Shire Council invites suitable civil construction contractors, to tender for the Stage 1 reconstruction and widening of Sale-Toongabbie Road (approximate length 1.4km)

Website: www.eprocure.com.au/wellingtonshirecouncil Email: LukaszG@wellington.vic.gov.au Enquiries: Lukasz Grzmil on (03) 5142 3279

Wellington Shire Council invites suitable civil construction contractors, to tender for the reconstruction and widening of Toongabbie-Cowwarr and Weir Roads (approximate length 3.7km)

Practical completion date: 31 March 2021. All tenderers must register with Council and obtain the tender documents, which are available from the eProcure website. Website: Email:

Practical completion date: 31 May 2021.

Netball Coaching Applicants

for the upcoming 2021 Season Positions available are:

A Grade B Grade C Grade U17 U15 U13 Please forward your expression of interest to Tracey Shelton at office@maffrafnc.com.au no later than 5pm Friday 20th November.

Website: Email:

www.eprocure.com.au/wellingtonshirecouncil barryha@wellington.vic.gov.au

All tender submissions must be lodged electronically through the eProcure portal no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 16 December 2020.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Late or hard copy tenders will not be accepted.

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Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation

GRSC Netball Shelter Works

Cleaning Contract Tender

Wellington Shire Council invites suitably qualified contractors to tender for, the design, fabrication and installation of 6 new player shelters at the GRSC netball courts in Sale. Works include design and fabrication and installation of shelters, associated concrete works, and site reinstatement. Practical completion date: 31 May 2021. All tenderers must register with Council and obtain the tender documents, which are available from the eProcure website. Website: www.eprocure.com.au/wellingtonshirecouncil Email: LukaszG@wellington.vic.gov.au Enquiries: Lukasz Grzmil on (03) 5142 3279 All tender submissions must be lodged electronically through the eProcure portal no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 16 December 2020. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Late or hard copy tenders will not be accepted.

Maffra Football Netball Club are seeking

All tenderers must register with Council and obtain the tender documents, which are available from the eProcure website.

www.eprocure.com.au/wellingtonshirecouncil barryha@wellington.vic.gov.au

All tender submissions must be lodged electronically through the eProcure portal no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 16 December 2020.

AGM

Newry Golf Club Incorporated annual general meeting will be held at the Newry golf clubrooms on December 6, at 9am. All members encouraged to attend.

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2021-040

Wellington Shire Council invites suitably qualified contractors to tender for, the reconstruction of Bond Street in Sale. Works include demolition, earthworks, drainage works, construction of kerb & channel, decorative footpaths & vehicle crossovers, asphalting and linemarking, and tree treatments. Practical completion date: 21 June 2021. All tenderers must register with Council and obtain the tender documents, which are available from the eProcure website.

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Wanted 3pm-6pm Monday-Friday. Need working with children check (WWCC). Phone 0430 459 252.

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2021-007

60 Thomson st, Saturday November 21, 9am on. A collection over 60 years. Part of garage sale trail.

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having a Farm Gate Sale. Plants range from small 14cm pots to large 40cm pots. Our range includes Grevilleas, Leucadendrons, Callistemons, Nandinas, Ornamental Pears, Claret Ash, Crepe Myrtles, Silver Birch, Tea Trees, Lilly Pilly and more! Our Farm Gate will be open Friday 20/11/20 and Saturday 21/11/20 8:30am-3:00pm. 1675 Maffra-Briagolong Road, Briagolong. COVIDSafe protocols will apply. EFT available. For more details see our facebook page.

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Mowing, whipper snipping and weed spraying. Phone 0438 611 423. 5% of every mow will be donated to RCH Good Friday Appeal. Give that they may grow. EFTPOS available.

SALE Elgin St., Saturday

Rec. Reserve AGM, to be held Tuesday December 1 at the Nambrok Hall at 7:30pm. All positions declared vacant. Phone Paddy Boyce President, 7' x 5' steel trailer, extra 0429 422 207. good cond. Ready to tow. $800. Ph. 0427 916 408.

TREE/PLANT SALE Hillywood Tree Nursery is

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PRICE REDUCED! In stock, must clear! Ex. Lyndhurst. 100% Australian steel. 9M x 16M x 6M (30' x 53' x 20') Fully enclosed, 1 PA and 1 roller door. Full Colorbond in Monument. Was $23,750 NOW $18,500 INC GST. Call Trevor 0431 597 160

15 John Street, Saturday November 21, 9am-2pm. Homewares, furniture, camping, CDs, clothing, babyware, shoes, etc.

Personals

MOE WTP CHEMICAL STORAGE, DOSING AND BUILDING UPGRADE CONTRACT: GW507 This is a Lump Sum Contract, in the form of AS 4000-1997 (as amended) General Conditions of Contract, for the provision of all labour, materials and site preparation works necessary for the Construction of the Moe Water Treatment Plant Chemical Storages, Dosing Systems and Building Upgrade.The Works include setting up temporary chemical dosing systems, upgrading of the existing chemical storage building, installation of new storage tanks, dosing pumps, pipework and construction of a new enclosed shed. A tender information session will be held at the Moe WTP, Moe South Road, Moe at 10:00AM on Wednesday 25 November 2020. Tenderers will be required to register with the responsible officer listed below and will also need to submit COVID symptom check sheets prior to attendance. A copy of the specification may be obtained from Gippsland Water Web Site - www.gippswater.com.au (under TENDERS) - at no cost. An electronic copy of the Tender shall be submitted (one consolidated PDF file preferred) with Tenders endorsed “GW507 – (Tenderer Company Name)� (maximum file name length 50 characters), to be lodged in the electronic tender box at Tenders.Net no later than 4.00 PM (AEDT) Tuesday, 22 December 2020. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.All queries should be directed to the Responsible Officer, Braeton Pearson on 0438 653 443 or email braeton.pearson@gippswater.com.au

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF SOLAR SYSTEM AT GIPPSLAND WATER FACTORY CONTRACT NUMBER: GW512 This is a Lump Sum Contract, in the form of AS 4902-2000 (as amended) General Conditions of Contract, for the provision of all labour and materials of whatever kind is necessary for the Design and Construction of single access tracking Solar PV systems in sizes of 1.2MWp and Switchboard Upgrade for Gippsland Water Factory at Morwell. An online tender meeting and a virtual tour will be held at 10.00AM on Wednesday, 25 November 2020.To join online meeting, please express your interest to Milinda Senanayake via an e-mail. A copy of the specification may be obtained from Gippsland Water Web Site - www.gippswater.com.au (under TENDERS) - at no cost An electronic copy of the Tender shall be submitted (one consolidated PDF file preferred) with Tenders endorsed “GW512 – (Tenderer Company Name)� (maximum file name length 50 characters), to be lodged in the electronic tender box at Tenders.Net no later than 4.00 PM, Thursday, 17 December 2020

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2021-029

York Street Power Connections Wellington Shire Council invites suitably qualified contractors to tender for, the reconnection of 25 properties along York Street in Sale to Ausnet Services new underground electrical supply network. Works include, minor earthworks, installation of cable and conduit, electrical connections and approvals, reinstatement work. Practical completion date: 31 May 2021. All tenderers must register with Council and obtain the tender documents, which are available from the eProcure website.

The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.All queries should be directed to the Responsible Officer, Milinda Senanayake, on 03 5177 4662 or 0459 062 224, or at milinda.senanayake@gippswater.com.au

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Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation is seeking tenders for the Provision of Cleaning Services of the following Gippsland premises for a period of 36 months: Sale, Victoria: 2 Stead Street, 111 and 117 Foster Street, 104 Raymond Street and 373 Raglan Street. Morwell, Victoria: 15-17 Collins Street, 19b Hazelwood Road, 72 Latrobe Road, 158 Mary Street and 5 Buckley Street. Mandatory site inspections are required for all sites. Tenders may be submitted for one or all sites. For enquiries or to obtain the tender document contact: Andrew Dimarco Projects Manager Phone 0407 822 925 or a.dimarco@ramahyuck.org Tenderers must comply with the tender guidelines and submit a tender by COB 11 December 2020.

Website: www.eprocure.com.au/wellingtonshirecouncil Email: LukaszG@wellington.vic.gov.au Enquiries: Lukasz Grzmil on (03) 5142 3279 All tender submissions must be lodged electronically through the eProcure portal no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 16 December 2020. FR3285

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Large and small squares. Pea, bean, barley, rice, lucerne. Delivery available. Phone Ray 5144 2622 or 0427 344 832

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The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Late or hard copy tenders will not be accepted.

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are seeking coaches for season 2021. SFNC invites applications for the following positions for season 2020 and beyond.

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Covino Farms are seeking an experienced driver to join our team. Driving on and between farms in Longford (incl. weekends). Phone 0400 265 693. Email: peter.croker@covino.com.au

B, C Grade Netball Coaches Under 17's Netball Coach Under 15's Netball Coach Under 13's Netball Coach

Tractor Operator

The club is looking for coaches with the following attributes:

Boarding House Supervisors A number of opportunities exist for enthusiastic and supportive individuals to join Blackwood House, Gippsland Grammar’s residential Boarding House based in Sale. The fixed-term and casual employment opportunities that commence Term 1 of 2021 include: ●

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Weekday Supervisors (shifts commence 3pm and conclude 9am following morning and involve sleepover onsite) typically Monday to Thursday nights, with the possibility that one (female) role will involve only two consecutive nights per week rather than four. Casual weekend Supervisors to work alternate weekends during Term time, Friday afternoon through to Monday morning (includes sleepover)

● Develop a game plan that ensures the club's on and off the field success. ● Establish a professional culture for all players/staff in line with the club's values. Please send applications by email: sfncinc@gmail.com Applications close November 18, 2020.

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Covino Farms are seeking an experienced driver to join our team. Rostered driving, Sydney and/or Melbourne trips. Phone 0400 265 693. Email: peter.croker@covino.com.au

Casual staff to assist during Term time working short blacks of time, be this lunch-time duties (12-2pm), afternoon prep time (4-6pm), gym, supper, bedtime (7-10:30pm) Mondays to Thursdays.

Visit our website to find out more. Applications close Sunday 29 November 2020.

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Excellent career opportunity Term 1, 2021commencement Full-time ongoing contract

In this high-profile role covering three campuses, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of the School’s thriving music and performing arts program. x Leading community services organisation x Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration

Senior Manager Children, Youth and Families Full-time ongoing Gippsland location The Senior Manager, Children, Youth and Families is part of the Senior Leadership Team within the Gippsland Cluster. This is a senior role with both a strategic and operational focus and plays an active role in achieving Uniting s Strategic Objectives. The role has a strong focus on financial sustainability, risk management, systems development and ensuring programs are developed and maintained.

Principal Practitioner Full-time ongoing Gippsland location This role is responsible for strengthening the practice skills and knowledge of service employees. Also, leading a practice culture that is evidence based and integrates theory and research into practice. You will support community services practitioners by providing expert advice and guidance on complex cases to support effective service delivery and responses across a breath of programs within Community Services. Learn more https://careers.unitingvictas.org.au/en/li sting/ Interested? If this sounds like you, apply today. x Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability for the position) x Current Resume (no more than 3 pages) x Address the Core Selection Criteria Positions close: Monday 30 Nov 2020

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Director of Performing Arts

Gippsland Grammar is an Anglican, co-educational, boarding school that caters for students from Kindergarten through to Year 12.

Strong interpersonal and organisational skills are required, along with a commitment to child safety and a genuine care and understanding of young people living away from home. Prior experience in working with young people is advantageous. A Driver’s licence, National Police History Check and Working with Children Check are all mandatory.

The position requires a person with the following attributes: ● Ability to work independently ● Experienced, safe operator ● Experience operating harvesting equipment ● Knowledge in the setup and operation of equipment (including attachments) ● Spreading of fertilizers, soil preparation and various other functions ● Must be reliable and experienced with Tractors or similar equipment For further details of position and job description email hr@covino.com.au. If you are ready to work for a passionate and progressive team, Please forward your resume to hr@covino.com.au

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The Sale Turf Club is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to maintain the Club’s current successes and relationships, and to drive business growth and build new relationships. This individual will have an active role in: ● Race Day and Non-Race Day Events and Functions ● Sponsorship ● Race Day Sales/Hospitality ● Club Promotion - (especially in the digital space) The Sale Turf Club runs 18 professional race meetings per season, and a number of these race days fall on weekends. Additionally, the Club has a purpose-built function centre, which holds numerous functions throughout the year, including conferences, weddings, birthday parties, and business events. The successful applicant will therefore need to be able to work on weekends and be flexible with their availability to work. The successful applicant will have: ● Business development experience ● Event management experience ● Experience in maintaining and forming business and community relationships ● Strong digital skills While racing knowledge will be viewed favourably, it is not a necessity for the role. In return, the Sale Turf Club will offer an excellent workplace environment, a competitive salary package, and flexible working arrangements for the right applicant. To apply for the role, or to seek further information, please send a covering letter and resume (including three referees) to Brad Evans (CEO Sale Turf Club): b.evans@countryracing.com.au Applications close 5pm Friday November 27, 2020.

Covino Farms Pty Ltd is a market leader operating in the fresh produce industry and has positions available for enthusiastic applicants. Located near Sale in Gippsland, you will be operating tractors from 80-360Hp in vegetable production and cropping.

Sale Football Netball Club

You will be an experienced teacher who will work collaboratively with our energetic team of classroom and instrumental staff and will hold degree level qualifications (with a major in music) and have a proven ability to inspire, connect and engage through music. Registration with the Victorian Institute of Teachers is essential. Visit our website to find out more. Applications close Tuesday 24 November 2020

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Great working conditions and attractive wages. For further information phone: 0473 005 664. Please send resume to: office@kkitchens.com.au

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Long Distance HC Driver

Bonaccord Freightlines is currently seeking an experienced HC driver to join our team for our Long Distance Operation. The position will be offered on a fulltime basis and there will be some weekend work involved to service our 7 day a week business. The candidates we are looking for will have: ● A HC licence with a minimum of 2 years heavy vehicle driving experience ● Must be over 23 yrs due to insurance purposes ● Professional driving attitude and driving record ● Previous refrigerated transport experience, is desirable but not essential ● A commitment to workplace health and safety is essential To be successful for this role applicants must: ● Pass a company medical including drug and alcohol test ● A flexibility to work weekends and public holidays is a must ● Be well presented, professional and reliable ● Have attention to detail ● Be able to provide exceptional customer service to our blue chip customers We have a well maintained and modern fleet, and if you take pride in your work and are looking for stable long term employment we encourage you to apply for this role. To apply send resumes with work referees directly to freightlines@bonaccord.net For further details please contact our office on 03 5157 1325 during office hours.

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For newsagency. Early starts. Start asap. Must have valid car licence. Suit semi retired person. Please drop resumes off at Sale Authorised NewsOLYMPIC Champion, full agency. van, 17ft, '05, full annexe, solar panels, diesel heater, 2 sgle beds, toilet, many 5 days per week, milking extras, genuine reason for 300 - 350 cows through a selling, v.g.c. $23,500 swing over dairy with cup o.n.o. Ph 0433 889 971. removers. Located at Fulham, 10 minutes from ON-SITE Lakes Entrance Sale. For m o r e fully SC cabin w/bathroom information contact Jason on Esplanade, sleeps 5, 0408 222 464. large outdoor covered deck, small friendly park, pool, walk to main street. WIWO $26,500. Phone Fully qualified painters Steve 0448 837 505. wanted, must have white card. 6 months plus ongoing work in Sale POPTOP, 1996, Roadstar fridge, house area. contact Mick 3-way battery, island bed, TV, 0418 598 959. m/wave, full oven, rev. cycle air, roll-out awning, 11 months reg. g.c. $9500 o.n.o. 0407 886 171.

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KINGSCOTT (nee Badior), Marge. Passed away peacefully at the Sale Hospital on November 15, 2020. Loved wife of Ray (dec.). Loving mother of Andrew, Diane, Robert and their families. Forever in our hearts.

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CUMMING, William Lang (Bill). Passed away peacefully at home on November 11, 2020 aged 85 years. Loving husband of Joyce and cherished father of Fiona and Daryll, Glenn and Sharon, and Julianne and Vern. Much loved 'Pop at the Creek' of Brad and Jacinta, Melissa and Tas, Alex and Sam, Bec and Alan, Ben and Mary, Nathan and Steve, and Great Pop of Tovi, Lola, Angus, Elsie and Remi. A gentle nature, a heart of gold, These are the memories we will hold.

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condition, make or size. Please call 0490 044 717 CUMMING, William (Bill). any time. The President and members of the Heyfield RSL mourn the loss of their esteemed member, Free service. Cash paid for older Bill. Phone Sam 0488 471 163 caravans. Phone Ken Condolences to the 0418 547 047. Cumming family.

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MAZDA 3 SPGT WINDSOR 17FT Pop top, new r/o awning,

Auto, 70,000kms, new tyres, reg. until May, leather trim, tinted windows, full service history, local car, one owner, ABM-263, $21,500. Phone 0428 514 012.

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new stone guard, all usual features, $12,000. Phone 0419 512 296.

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2010 Kimberly Kamper Platinum, white, elec. disc brakes, 265/75R16 tyres, diesel h/w, i/spring matt, 2 water tanks, 300w solar panels, full ann./awning (never used), spare OME shockers/wheel bearings, receipts / papers, manuals $25,000. 0418 951 471.

WOODSIDE, on-site van and annexe, central loc., large back area with bush views, annual rates $2100, 2 b.r. and kitchen, $17,000 o.n.o. Ph 0421 951 252.

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FOX (nee Leyshan), Laurice Anne. 19/7/1933 - 15/11/2020 Passed away peacefully at Opal Aged Care, Sale. Adored wife of Marj (dec.). Loved mother of Garry, Marilyn, Gayle, Debbie (dec.) and Graham (dec.). Loved mother-in-law of Gae, Garry (dec.) Gary, Donny and Heather. Treasured Nanna of Kylie and Dave, Garry and Carlie, Melissa, Brett and Katie, Ingrid and Rohan, Bridget, Justin (dec.), Belinda and Jess, Rebecca and Simone. Great grandmother to Teagan and Sam, Tenille, Kyron and Maddyson, Amelia, Harrison, Jude and Isla, Oscar, Sam and Astrid. Great, great grandmother to River.

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AVAN Cruiseliner Adventure Plus 1D, full annexe/ walls, all Avan options and more, rev. camera, h/duty cabling, x2 lockable rear boot compart's, upgraded sound system, exc. cond. $38,950. 0418 412 948.

FOX, Laurice. 2004 model, no reg. or Our dearest Laurice Fox. roadworthy, $2500, vin. I have 35 years of no. 6FFPAAAJAT4K3027. memories of you to hold and cherish. McCole Phone 0455 333 254. Street was the place of home for many occasions. Marine You are now in a safe and peaceful place with the man in your life, Marjoram, your baby boy Graham right beside you and not far away Debbie, your youngest daughter. - Love Heather.

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and kayak, base model, 7x4 high wall, new, never used, reg'd $4600 o.n.o. Ph 5166 7201 extension 1. Includes Fabdock, tender (Achilles), Paynesville berth JAYCO 25ft, Heritage, avail, tender trailer. Will 2005, suit long term living/ consider caravan as part touring/on-site, features payment, $110,000 neg. incl. solar, swr, toilet, a/c, Ph. 0419 374 526. w/machine, TV, annexe $30,000. 0427 801 477.

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JAYCO Heritage Caravan 2005, 21 foot, full annexe, solar panels, very good condition, genuine reason for selling $35,000 neg. Phone 0417 545 735.

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Dear Nanna, We're so grateful to have had a Nanna like you. Going straight for the lolly jar and taking too many yet you never told us off, the pub squash in cold cups, the wooden swing set, you always telling Grandad off when he'd complain music isn't the way it used to be, having to play by ear, all of the knitting for us over the years but mostly your caring and loving nature. We're glad you can rest easy with Grandad and Dad by your side. You will be missed. Love always Rebecca and Simone. HARRINGTON, Marjorie. Adored Nan to Luther, Kellie, Kirsty, Glenn, Abby, Zac, Sarah, Darby, Paul, Darci, Lachie and Liam. Loved great Nan to Holly, Hannah, Ben, Kate, Jye, Marnie, Lily, Goldie and Spencer. Reunited with Frosty and Baz. We will miss you Nan.

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MORFITT, Richard. Passed away peacefully at Maffra Hospital on November 12, 2020. Aged 71 years. Loved father and fatherin-law of Sam and Lachlan, Katie and Danny (dec.) and Alex, and Cassie. Adored Grandpa of Charlotte, Tate, Rylan, Lucy, Knox and Eden.

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MORRISSEY, Percival Rupert. Passed away 8/11/2020. Service No. PM7389. Membership No. 1090281. Maffra RSL Sub-branch sadly regret the passing KINGSCOTT, Marge. of one of our last World Deepest sympathy to Loved brother of Dora and War II service members. Diane, Andrew, Robbie Tony, uncle to April and Much loved and respected and families. by all. Tom. Great memories of us all Rest in Peace Perc. growing up together. "Lest we Forget" Respected member of the The Dooley family. Briagolong and Bairnsdale Lions Clubs. McAULIFFE, Funerals Barry Thomas. 16/10/1969 - 10/11/2020 SANDEMAN, Debbie. Mother, Passed away suddenly. Beloved husband of Thank you for accepting CUMMING me into your family as one A private funeral service Fiona. Much loved father of your own. With your for Mr William Lang (Bill) to Cheridan, Gracen, arms, you embraced me Cumming will be held at Nicholas and Poppy Baz unconditionally. Our Chapel TOMORROW Thank you for raising the (Wednesday November to Sunny. Beloved brother to Tim, man I love with all my 18, 2020) commencing at heart. He is strong, loves 11am. Suzanne and Danny. fearlessly, enjoys a bloody Please visit our website You were my best friend good laugh and somewhat for the livestream of Bill's and soul mate. My heart is tenacious, just like you. service. broken to have lost you, Thank you for being an grandmother amazing to but I am so grateful to have spent 28 wonderful our girls. You have left a years with you and void in our hearts, that will created our beautiful be hard to fill. family together. I will Thank you for just being never forget you and will there, whenever, where always hold all of the ever, to help out or just to special memories and listen. DONNELLAN. laughs we shared on all of Rest now. Free of pain. our adventures, in my Your favourite daughter- A private funeral service in-law, Leanne. for Mrs Pamela Donnellan heart. of Toora WAS HELD on 'Til we meet again my Nanny, Friday, November 13, wonderful husband. Eating a bag of skittles will 2020. never be the same. In loving memory of my beautiful father. Words Thank you for all your cannot describe the love I love, your craft stuff, your have for you.You were the quirky gifts and overall best father and role model everything you ever did. any girl could have asked I loved how you always for. Your love was uncon- gave us lollies when we ditional and a type of love weren't meant to. Thank you for making us FOX I will never forget. who we are today. A man truly loved by all. For funeral arrangements Forever you shall stay in for Mrs Laurice Anne Fox Forever in our hearts. our hearts. Love always Cheridan. please check our website Rest In Peace. or phone: Love you Nan. You truly were one in a Emily and Nikki. million! Thank you for all the good times and memories you gave us throughout our SANDEMAN, Debbie. lives. We will cherish them Passed away November forever. Thanks for being 9, 2020. such an amazing father Through ups and downs, good times and bad, you KEATING. figure and Poppy. Love Nic, Taleah and were always there for me. For funeral arrangements After 40 years of friend- for the late Mr Raymond Sunny Jim. ship you are now gone, John Keating please Dad, there are no words but will always live forever contact Gippsland Funeral Services. to describe the heartache in my heart. that we are all feeling. Rest peacefully my dear friend. You made us laugh every day and showed Love Susan. me unconditional love. Although our time has Deb, we weren't related been short, I will forever but you always felt like cherish the time and one of the family. beautiful memories we You were the most share. I promise to make generous person with KINGSCOTT (nee Badior) For funeral arrangements you proud and to always such a kind heart. Our hearts are broken of Mrs Marge Kingscott, look after Mum. now you're no longer with please contact: Love your baby girl and us. little buddy Gracie. We just hope there's plenty of skittles in McAULIFFE, Barry (Baz). Heaven! Fond memories of a Love Tam, Luke, Ava and wonderful brother-in-law, Shylah x uncle and mate. Deb, you were one of the Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure, most beautiful people I You are loved beyond knew with the kindest LEIN. A private funeral service heart. words, And missed beyond I was blessed to have you for Mr Juergen Franz as my godmother and Ullrich Lein of Leongatha measure. Arlo's great godmother. WAS HELD on Thursday, Rest in peace Bazza. November 12, 2020. From Megan and Sean, You were family to us. Liam and Olivia, Steph It saddens me that you won't get to meet your and Roydon. next great godchild. I will miss your smiling face. McAULIFFE, Baz. Rest in Peace Fond memories of a Love Stacey, Christian, wonderful husband and Arlo and Bump. dad, and a kind and considerate son-in-law. "Our lives aren't just McAULIFFE - Laurie and Mussy. measured in years. A private funeral They're measured in the service due to Covid-19 lives of the people we regulations will be held for McAULIFFE, Barry. Mr Barry Thomas Dearest son-in-law of touch around us". I'm privileged to have McAuliffe. Invitation only Pearl. shared almost 40 years by family, however a So loved and missed. Jimmy will be singing with Debbie, good and "Facebook Live" broadworking class man for bad, happy and some cast of the service will sad, she certainly touched take place at 1pm on you. my life. FRIDAY (November 20, Sincere condolences to 2020). Roy, Cassandra, John, https://www.facebook.com/ Tegan and families. gippslandfuneralservices R.I.P. Deb. Love Karen.

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McGUINESS, Terry. 21/8/1943 20/11/2010 Dad, 10 very long sad years without you, It just hasn't been the same, My heart shattered into pieces, And will never be whole again. You have been missed so very much. We love you always and just wish you were here. - Jules, Michael, Bec, Jordan, Eden, Lara and Taya. Lylah, Bodi and Lexi.

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JACKSON, Norma Betty. The family would like to sincerely thank everyone for their love and support, all the many cards, phone calls and flowers on the passing of our kind and wonderful Norma, wife, Mum and Nan. To everyone for their kind wishes and beautiful flowers delivered to the Stratford Cemetery, via Marg Robbins. Thank you Marg for arranging this via Facebook. Sincere thank you to the caring staff at Royal Freemason's, Sale and for the friendships made over the two years whilst there. To David Perryman, May Kyne and Denise Vranek for the beautiful service at Stratford Anglican Church. To Dr Iain Nicolson for your care and support over the several years. To Brad Lett and caring staff for all your love and support. Please accept our sincere gratitude and personal thanks. - John, Heather, Lauren, Jayne and families.

LONNEE, Robert Thomas. The Lonnee family wish to acknowledge and thank our many friends and relatives for their love and support on the loss of our dearly loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Sincere thanks to all. - Kath Lonnee and family.

THOMPSON, Audrey. Passed away November 18, 2018. Our memories will never fade. Your loving husband Roy and all the family.

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Cricket Sale-Maffra Cricket Association

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Winning start for Goannas

Goannas opener Gary Rose hitting the ball to the leg side.

FIRST STT GRADE - ROUND FIVE BOISDALE-BRIAGOLONG defea ted LONGFORD Boisdale-Bria glong M Roberts .................. c M Johns b A Tyson 39 T M a n n ....................... c L R o l f e b A T y s o n 12 3 L Bolton ..................... c M Johns b A Tyson 5 T Leeds ...................... c W White b C Wrigglesworth 47 T Langshaw ............... not out 22 D Bolton..................... not out 12 Extras 24 CC (40 overs) 4/272 B o w l i n g : K M a c g re g o r - D a v i e s 8 / 0 / 0 / 3 0 , P K a t y a l 3 / 0 / 0 / 2 6 , C Wr i g g l e s w o r t h 8 / 0 / 1 / 4 6 , P M o y l a n 5/0/0/44, A Tyson 7/0/3/49, L Rolfe 5/0/0/37, A Bauer 4/0/0/32 Longford M Johns...................... c ? b T Mann 0 A Tyson....................... c L Bolton b J Lash 28 L Rolfe ........................ c J Outhart b J Lash 19 A Bauer ...................... not out 28 K Macgregor-Davies . lbw J Lash 0 W White ..................... c J Outhart b J Lash 1 C Wrigglesworth ....... b L Hurst 1 N Charman ................ b D Bolton 6 B Hornby .................... not out 3 Extras 16 CC (40 overs) 7/102 Bowling: T Mann 6/4/1/6, J Goodwin 8/1/0/31, J Lash 8/2/4/20, E Phelan-Penson 6/0/0/16, L Hurst 6/1/1/11, D Bolton 6/1/1/12 COLLEGIANS defeated by SALE Sale R Blandford ............... c J Allison b T Morrison 34 D Padula .................... b S Anderson 14 B Howes .................... b T Morrison 2 L Mowat ..................... c N Hurley b M Nicholls 3 M Raidal .................... c T Morrison b L Panwar 8 B Jones ...................... c S Anderson b M Nicholls 0 J Granger ................... c J Malone b NE Hurley 32 W McKenzie .............. c J Malone b C Morrison 6 A Nicholas ................. c NE Hurley b C Morrison 8 L Carman ................... not out 2 D Croft ........................ b NE Hurley 0 D Marks ..................... not out 0 Extras 10 Tot al (38.2 overs) 119 Bowling: NW Hurley 5/1/0/10, NE Hurley 6.2/0/2/29, T Morrison 6/1/2/16, S Anderson 8/4/1/11, M Nicholls 7/2/2/21, L Panwar 4/0/1/20, C Morrison 2/0/2/6 Collegians Z Hurley ..................... lbw D Croft 10 J Allison ..................... c D Padula b D Croft 27 T Morrison ................. c R Blandford b B Jones 0 C Morrison ................ c&b A Nicholas 3 I Love .......................... c A Nicholas b D Marks 6 NE Hurley................... c R Blandford b A Nicholas 4 S Anderson ............... c R Blandford b J Granger 13 M Foster ..................... run out (A Nicholas) 0 J Malone .................... c A Nicholas b D Marks 0 M Nicholls ................. c D Marks b L Carman 8 NW Hurley ................. not out 0 Extras 9 Tot al (28.3 overs) 80 Bowling: A Ni cho las 7/0/2/35, B Jo ne s 5 /1/1/11, D Croft 8/4/2/10, D Marks 5/2/2/14, L Carman 2.3/0/1/7, J Granger 1/0/1/2 MAFFRA defeated BUNDALAGUAH Ma ffra B Lanigan .................. c J Langshaw b N Whitford 17 D Bedggood .............. b L Floyd 32 L Hopkins .................. lbw N Whitford 0 J Davis ........................ b N Whitford 2 Z Durrant ................... c J Langshaw b J Wynd 37 C Bailey ..................... c J Langshaw b J Wynd 1 B Sly ........................... c M Dowsett b L Floyd 14 N Magnuson ............. st N Hibbins b L Floyd 0 B Durrant ................... lbw S Spoljaric 1 M Bennett ................. not out 0 H Nettleton ............... b S Spoljaric 5 Extras 5 Tot al (34.1 overs) 114 Bowling: G Munasinghe 6/0/0/21, N Whitford 8/2/3/30, L Floyd 7/1/3/22, J Wynd 8/1/2/22, B Dowsett 3/0/0/15, S Spoljaric 2.1/1/2/2 Bundala guah E Aponso ................... c&b N Magnuson 0 J Langshaw ................ lbw B Durrant 16 S Spoljaric ................ b N Magnuson 0 S Bedggood .............. st B Lanigan b N Magnuson 0 N Hibbins .................. c L Hopkins b B Durrant 12 M Dowsett ................. b H Nettleton 21 J Wynd ........................ b N Magnuson 29 G Munasinghe .......... c J Davis b M Bennett 10 N Whitford ................. st B Lanigan b H Nettleton 0 L Floyd........................ not out 2 B Dowsett .................. st B Lanigan b M Bennett 0 Extras 13 Tot al (31.4 overs) 103 Bowling: D Bedggood 3/1/0/9, N Magnuson 8/0/4/24, B D u r r a n t 8 / 1 / 2 / 31, Z Ke a r n s 4 / 1 / 0 / 10 , M B e n n e t t 4.4/0/2/15, J Davis 2/0/0/8, H Nettleton 2/1/2/1 STRATFORD defeated ROSEDALE-KILMANY Rosedale-Kilmany CM Whiteoak ............ c T Wrigglesworth b B Walker 56 CK Whiteoak ............. st C Hassett b S Anstee 18 M Walters .................. c T Tatterson b T Wrigglesworth 4 C Freshwater ............. b T Tatterson 9 R Diamond ................ b B Walker 20 D Rowley .................... c C Hassett b B Walker 0 J Cope ........................ lbw J Wrigglesworth 2 O Johnstone .............. not out 2 C Alcock .................... not out 11 Extras 20 CC (40 overs) 7/142 B o w l i n g : B Wa l k e r 6 / 0 / 3 / 19 , A Ta t t e rs o n 8 / 3 / 0 / 10 , J Wr i g g l e s w o r t h 8 / 0 / 1 / 4 3 , S A n s t e e 8 / 1 / 1 / 2 0 , T Wr i g g l e s w o r t h 8 / 0 / 1 / 2 8 , T Ta t t e r s o n 1 / 0 / 1 / 7, S Pendergast 1/0/0/9 Ma ffra C Hassett ................... st C Whiteoak b R Diamond 34 B Walker .................... c&b R Diamond 50 T Tatterson ................ not out 25 J Wrigglesworth ........ not out 21 Extras 13 Tot al (23.2 overs) 2/143 B o w l i n g : D R o w l ey 6 . 2 / 0 / 0 / 41, B R e i d 2 / 0 / 0 / 15 , C Alcock 3/0/0/20, O Johnstone 4/0/0/25, R Diamond 5/1/2/21, B Fleming 3/0/0/18

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Man of the match Col Carmody attacks the Koo Wee Rup bowling.

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THE Gippsland Goannas over 60s cricket team began its season with victory in trying conditions at Koo Wee Rup on Sunday. After being sent in to bat, captain Ray Smith and first gamer Gary Rose proceeded carefully, opening the Goannas’ batting and scoring just six runs from the first five overs.The scoring rate gradually increased with Smith out for 27 in the 10th over when the score was 37. After Rose retired hurt for 14 two overs later, Col Carmody was joined by Murray Moore, with the pair putting on 77 runs in 11 overs. Moore retired for 42 and Carmody 41. Fred Debono and Neil Meredith put on 49 runs in eight overs before the latter was caught for 27. When Debono was bowled for 37, the Goannas were 205. Recruit Rino Metlicovec was unbeaten on 28 as the Goannas finished their 40 overs on 4-235. Kevin Lanigan claimed the key Koo Wee Rup wicket of Jim Logan, bowled for 25 from 22 balls. The home side was 3-75 at the 20-over drinks break, and two of its state representatives put on 41 runs to finish the innings on 6-175. The Goannas’ over 60s will this weekend travel to Mornington Peninsula, while the over 50s will play their first match of the season this Sunday against Upwey-Tecoma at Sale Oval from 11am. The club trains at Glengarry on Wednesdays from 4.45pm.

Saints stand out in lowscoring round of SMCA Liam Durkin SOME low-scoring games featured in round five of Sale-Maffra cricket. The outlier was Boisdale-Briagolong, which racked up 4-272 against Longford. Saints captain Dylan Bolton continued with the experiment of sending opening bowler Todd Mann out to face the new ball. With a licence to swing, Mann hit the first ball he faced to the fence. From there he did not let up, wielding the bat in a flurry of aggressive strokes. Mann and Mick Roberts put on an opening stand of 100 before Roberts was dismissed for 39. Toby Leeds joined the party soon after, keeping his strike rate hovering around 100, scoring 47 from 49 balls with one six. Mann continued on his way, and by the time he was dismissed in the 38th over, he had demoralised the Lizards’ attack with a knock of 123 from 96 balls. Striking at 128, Mann clubbed 10 fours and sent four sixes into the bush and surrounds at Briagolong Recreation Reserve, posting a new personal best highest individual score in the process. It was Mann’s third first grade ton overall, to go with two he made for former club Trafalgar, and second for the Saints, after scoring a century in second grade a couple of seasons ago. In the carnage, Longford coach Andrew Tyson claimed 3-49. Whatever Mann had for breakfast clearly worked, as he claimed a wicket with the third ball of the Longford innings. In sport, some days you just can’t put a foot wrong, and Mann was on a roll, as he completed his six over spell to finish with 1-6 with four maidens. The Lizards got to 1-54 after 17 overs, but by the 22nd were 5-63. From there, Longford used its batting innings as match practice, and concluded after 40 overs at 7-102. Tyson and Austin Bauer each scored 28 for the Lizards. Jonny Lash collected four wickets in the middle order for the Saints, and also found himself on a hat-trick at one stage. SALE did well to defend a below par score against Collegians. Swans Rohan Blandford and Daniel Padula put on 55 for the opening wicket, with the former doing most of the attacking while his young apprentice held up the other end. When Blandford departed for 34, the innings took a nose dive, and the Swans collapsed to 5-63. A quartet of Sale batsmen contributed just 13 runs between them in the middle order, before

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Josh Granger came in and scored 32 from 36 balls at number seven. Granger’s efforts got the Swans past triple figures and eventually to a score of 119. Wickets were shared among the Collegians’ bowlers, with Charlie Morrison taking 2-6, Noah Hurley 2-29, Tom Morrison 2-16 and Mark Nicholls 2-21. Collegians began steadily in reply, getting to 33 before almost mirroring what Sale did in its innings. The difference was Collegians didn’t have a player like Granger who came in down the order to score a handy 30, and the side was eventually bowled out for 80. Collegians collapsed spectacularly, losing 8-41 after the dismissal of Jayden Allison, who topscored with 27. The side was without Elliot Durrant, as Victorian Premier Cricket began its practice matches, and his absence meant the batting order was reshuffled somewhat. Sale suffocated Collegians, with a quarter of the overs bowled resulting in maidens. Spin proved a deciding factor for the Swans, as Daniel Croft and Darren Marks took a pair of wickets each. Croft was particularly successful, taking the wickets of the two College openers and going for just 10 runs in eight overs with four maidens. Andrew Nicholas was also effective, taking 2-35. MAFFRA kept its unbeaten start to the season intact with a close victory over Bundalaguah. The Bulls elected to bowl first at Cameron Sporting Complex, and were successful in reducing the Eagles to 114 after the home side got off to a promising start. Maffra had 35 on the board before Nathan Whitford set the game alight, claiming three wickets in seven balls. From there, Lachlan Floyd was able to claim the big wicket of Daniel Bedggood for 32, to leave Maffra 4-58. A rescue mission from Ben Sly and Zac Durrant added a useful 38 runs for the sixth wicket to get the Eagles past triple figures. The Maffra lower order didn’t put up much resistance, as Floyd put the wheels in motion to blast out the tail by dismissing Sly. Bundalaguah wicket keeper Nathan Hibbins also effected a stumping off the bowling of Floyd — a most unusual occurrence for a fast bowler. Maffra was bowled out for 114. Floyd led the way with the ball, taking 3-22, while Whitford was tremendous with 3-30. Jake Wynd also contributed with 2-22 and Steve Spoljaric still found time to take 2-2 from less than three overs. The Bulls’ innings began disastrously, falling to 3-11 with Eranda Aponso, Spoljaric and Sam Bedggood failing to score. Wild scenes erupted when Maffra wicket keeper

Brett Lanigan stumped Bedggood’s first ball off Nathan Magnuson — making it two stumpings off pace bowlers in the same game. From there, spinner Ben Durrant took the next two wickets, as Bundalaguah saw itself 5-43. A counter-attacking innings of 29 from just as many balls from Wynd got the Bulls within touching distance of the target, as he and Mat Dowsett set about being there at the end. However, a double wicket strike by Hamish Nettleton saw Dowsett dismissed with the score 7-100, and then another stumping by Lanigan three balls later had the Bulls still 15 runs shy of victory. Another wicket fell a short time later, meaning the 15 runs required felt like 150 for the final Bundalaguah pair. Lanigan completed his third stumping for the match to see Maffra home. All three of his stumpings had come off different bowlers. Magnuson took 4-24 to be the Eagles’ best, in what was his second four-wicket effort this season. Nettleton came into the game late and took 2-1, while Mitch Bennett (2-15) and Durrant (2-31) also picked up multiple poles. STRATFORD chased down the total set by Rosedale-Kilmany with relative ease. After calling correctly at the toss, the Warriors set about building a substantial score on the Stratford turf. The two Whiteoaks, Cameron and Chris, put on 53 for the opening wicket, before the dismissal of the latter stalled the innings, as Rosedale-Kilmany slipped to 3-74. From there, skipper Rohan Diamond and Cameron Whiteoak put on 45 for the fourth wicket, yet once Diamond departed things never really took off. Whiteoak left the scene late for a well-compiled 56, as the Warriors closed after 40 overs with 7-142 on the board. Bohdi Walker took 3-19 for the Redbacks, and the side again used the spin of Andrew Tatterson upfront, and he delivered with 0-10 off eight overs with three maidens. Stratford wasted no time in setting a positive tone for its innings, with Cormac Hassett and Walker each striking around 100. The pair put on 89 for the opening stand, with Hassett scoring 34 from 38 balls and Walker 50 from 53. Taylor Tatterson finished the job with an unbeaten 25, and Jack Wrigglesworth got some batting practice in before leaving to head to Geelong. With Chris Aurisch playing his first game for the season, the Redbacks will be hoping he is available more often than not to bat in the position Wrigglesworth filled at the weekend. Diamond took the only two wickets of the innings and finished with 2-21.

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Time to win feature for Curfew David Braithwaite

CURFEW won the feature race during Sunday night’s Sale greyhounds meeting for Briagolong trainer Matt Clark. Curfew won the final of the 440 metre series restricted to dogs with three to six wins. The race became a two-dog affair after Curfew and Aston Frigate, trained by Gary McMillan at Nambrok, broke away before the turn. Curfew passed his rival in the home straight to win by a length in 24.82 seconds. There were two contenders for the run of the night. In his first start since August, Collinda Beast, trained by Sam Tyler at Boisdale, blitzed the field to win race 10, a 440m event restricted to dogs with two to three wins. Collinda Beast claimed a fourth win from seven starts in 24.54s. Finishing seven lengths behind was Jenny Kay Rose, trained by Jeff Chignell at Rosedale, who

was a similar margin ahead of third-placed Prize Diamond, trained at Heyfield by Susan Northway. Another impressive winner was William Rose for Sharon-Lee Chignell at Rosedale, who was too good in race eight, the 520m mixed grade four and five. William Rose won the start and increased his lead before winning by six lengths in 29.1s. The success continued for the Chignells in the next race, the 440m mixed grade six and seven, which was won by Jet Lee Rose, trained by Jeff. In the heats of the 440m maiden series, Darriman trainer Bill McMahon had two of the three winners. Maxwell won the first heat, seven lengths ahead of Dr Bronte, trained by Marcus McMahon. The third heat was won by Dr Carmel, while another of Bill McMahon’s dogs, Berdeen, also advanced to next Sunday’s final after finishing third. The fastest heat winner was Willow Ash, trained by Leigh Carter at Devon Meadows, who finished five lengths clear of Darriman-trained dogs Tarlee and Fargo, for Jenny Gill and Bill McMahon

respectively. Race four, the 440m grade seven, was won by She’s Our Rocket for Leanne Burke at Alberton West, who was two wins and two seconds from four starts. Madalia Pixie, trained at Heyfield by Kathleen Fogarty, finished third. Coming off a win and second placing in his previous two runs, Swift By Design took out race five, the 520m restricted win race, for Carolyn Jones at Rosedale. Venus Allen returned for his first run since August for Rosedale trainer Paul Galea, and won the race 12 440m grade five by five lengths from Madalia Brodie, trained by Fogarty. After a third placing at Sale on Thursday, Aston Kenji had the same result in this race for McMillan. WELLINGTON Shire-based trainers also made their mark during Thursday’s meeting at Sale. Dr Rozzie, trained by Bill McMahon, cleared away on the back straight on the way to winning the race five 440 metre grade five by six lengths in 24.92 seconds. Airly Pablo, trained at Sale by

Lesley Russell, was pipped for second place. Continuing the winning run of dogs from the Darriman kennels, Gill trained a quinella in race eight, the 520m grade five. Carrie won after overtaking kennelmate Camila at the top of the straight. In the race six 440m grade five, Victory Chase won for Briagolong trainer Matt Clark in 24.82s, just ahead of Vice Grip, trained by Gerard O’Keeffe at Neerim Junction, who made a late lunge. Spolly Bear finished third for Steve Spoljaric at Kilmany. Tippa, trained by Des Douch at Maffra, led race seven, the 520m grade five, all the way to win in 29.39s. General Collinda, trained by Steph Tyler at Boisdale, was a clear second, while Douch’s Ha Ha MacGyver placed third. Duke Of Airly, trained by Bruce Russell at Sale, finished strongly to win the race 12 440m grade five. Destini Trucker finished second for Ron Winter at Denison after leading for much of the race, while Aston Kenji, trained by McMillan, came third.

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Dunkley still a Dog

JOSH Dunkley will remain a Western Bulldogs SALE and District Sunday Afternoon Cyclists player, after the AFL club failed to reach a deal are seeing more people enjoying cycling with with Essendon before the trade deadline last increasing numbers of e-bikes joining in. week. There are mountain bike rides on Tuesdays, The 23-year-old former Sale player is and road bikes on Thursdays, with both leaving contracted with the Bulldogs until the end of the the Port of Sale at 9.30am. 2022 season, but sought a trade to the Bombers For more information phone George on 0429 in the hope of gaining more time in the midfield. 949 322 or Maree on 0420 940 051. It was reported the Bulldogs asked the This Sunday, the SADSACs will leave the Port Bombers for two first round draft selections in of Sale at 10am to cycle on local sealed roads to return for the 2016 premiership player. Holding Marlay Point for lunch and nibbles. draft picks six, seven and eight, the Bombers’ For more information phone Shirley on 0488 final offer was believed to be pick seven and a 045 484 or George on 0429 949 322. future second round selection. “We had a lot of conversations with Essendon and were open to doing a trade if we thought it ENTRIES for the Good Sports Awards close was of reasonable value to us, given how highly Tuesday, December 1. we rate Josh,” Bulldogs list manager Sam Power The awards, conducted by the Alcohol and told the club’s website. Drug Foundation, offers clubs a chance to receive “The preference from the start of the trade cash prizes and national recognition for building period was that we wanted to retain Josh as a healthy and inclusive environments. player. Nominations can be submitted at www. “We’re rapt to have Josh and for Josh to stay. goodsports.com.au/awards We just know the type of person he is and the type of player, that he’ll have a really good 2021.” mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times • Th Along with keeping Dunkley, the Bulldogs’ and Times • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Ti a midfield stocks were bolstered with the addition mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times • Th m of Adam Treloar from Collingwood. and Times • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Ti a mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times m MEMBERS of the Sale Croquet Club are and Times • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland TTii a enjoying their play day competitions under the mes • The Gippsland Times • The Gippsland Times • Th m T conditions required by government and Croquet and an a d Time Ti mes me s • The Th e Gipp Gi ppsl pp slan sl and an d Time Ti mes me s • The Th e Gipp Gi ppsl pp slan sl and an d T Ti i Victoria guidelines. mes • The he Gip ipps p la land d Times imes • The he Gip ipps p la land d Times imes • Th Attendances have been so good an extra play and an d Ti Time mess • Th The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan and d Ti Time mess • Th The e Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan and d Ti Ti day for golf croquet is being trialled to provide for a those members who work during the week. mes • The Gip pps p la land and nd Tim imes es • Th he G Gip ipps ip pps p la land nd Tim imes es • Th Th This will consist of twilight games on Tuesdays a and an d Ti Time mess • Th me Th he e Gi G pp Gip ppsl ppsl slan sla a d Ti and Tm Tim mes me es • Th The he Gi Gipp ppsl pp slan sl and an d Ti Ti from 4.30pm, with a sausage sizzle from 6pm mes • The Gippsland sland Times Times • TThe he G Gippsland ippsl Times • Th T followed by more games for those wishing to stay m until light fades. This is also an opportunity for anyone interested in beginning croquet to come along and participate in the fellowship. 74 Macalister St., Sale. Last Tuesday’s event was so successful, it will be repeated tonight. PO Box 159, Sale, 3850 The annual lunch will be held at the Sale Editorial/News Greyhounds Club on Friday, December 11, from 12.30pm. All members, family, past members and Tel: (03) 5143 9345 friends of the club are invited, but those planning news@gippslandtimes.com.au to attend must contact secretary Jean Phillips as soon as possible. Display Advertising Tournament life is beginning again in Victoria. Tel: (03) 5143 9355 Two Sale players are entered in the Ballaratadvertising@gippslandtimes.com.au Alexandra golf croquet singles events this weekend, while the Sale singles tournament in Accounts/Classifieds January is almost booked out as many players Tel: (03) 5143 9333 are looking forward to the return of competition.

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James Lancaster takes a corner kick playing for Mixed Nuts in the under 18s match against Leftovers.

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Sale United GO Sevens

SALE United Football Club GO Sevens results: Under 12s: Cockatoos 6 (H Walker 4, J Roads, R Mizzi) d Mustangs 3 (J Eldred, A Sutton, R Sutton); player of the match: Acacia Sutton (Mustangs); Eagles 3 (A Sae-Chew 2, U Cetin) d Predators 2 (S Lummis, J Sulyman), player of the match: Samuel Lummis (Predators); Phantoms d Panthers (forfeit); ladder: Phamtoms 9, Cockatoors 6 (+2 goal difference), Eagles 6 (+1), Predators 3 (-2), Panthers 3 (-3), Mustangs 0. Under 15s: Gladiators 6 (T Eldred 3, L Haran 2, D Wilson, A Sutton) d Romstars 3 (E Hale 2, M Bitar), player of the match: Emily Hale (Romstars); Raptors 6 (C Coleman 2, B Bain 2, H Lancaster 2) d Samurais 5 (R Kong 4, H Cook), player of the match: Ronald Kong (Samurais); ladder: Raptors 6, Samurais

3 (+19), Gladiators 3 (+2), Romstars 0. Under 18s: Mixed Nuts 2 (J Lancaster 2) d Leftovers 0, player of the match: Cooper Kelly-Williams (Leftovers); Good Morning Joel 3 (B McGill 2, M Casella) d Mixed Nuts 0, player of the match: Damon Stephens (GM Joel); ladder Good Morning Joel 7, Crumlee 6, Mixed Nuts 4, Leftovers 0. Today’s matches: Under 12s: 4.30pm, back field A: Eagles v Phantoms; back field B: Mustangs v Panthers; 5.30pm, back field A: Predators v Cockatoos. Under 15s: 5.30pm, front field A: Romstars v Raptors; front field B: Samurais v Gladiators. Under 18s: 7pm, main field A: Mixed Nuts v Good Morning Joel; main field B: Leftovers v Crumlee FC.

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SMCA lower grades Bundalaguah 1-80 (K O’Reilly 34*, N Sellings 33*) d Maffra 76 (K Lenehan 5-12, B Smith 2-5); Boisdale-Briagolong 8-125 (M Annear 45, T Birss 3-24, J Zdrazil 3-33) d Heyfield 6-122cc (J Morgan 30*, R Smith 26); Collegians 2-114 (B Hurley 62, C Hall 45*) d Sale 110 (J Boyle 37, D McGuiness 3-17); Stratford 5-160cc (L Channing 58*, S Waixel 35*) d Wurruk 116 (B Russ 52, J Rietschel 3-22, Y Sachar 3-25).

Thirds

Collegians 6-195cc d Sale 87; Longford 4-63 d Nambrok 62 (R Smith 3-15); Bundalaguah 122 (T Lindrea 44, T Woolford 27*, C Francis 4-12, I Hone 3-15) d Maffra 94 (T Woolford 3-17); Heyfield 8-121cc (T Love 3-22) d Rosedale-Kilmany 95.

Fourths

Boisdale-Briagolong 7-103 (B McIvor 50*, S Wain 37, J Goodwin

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First grade: Sale 18 (+1.84 net run rate), Maffra 18 (+1.31), Stratford 12 (+0.49), Collegians 12 (+0.24), Bundalaguah 6 (+0.8), Boisdale-Briagolong 6 (+0.45), Rosedale-Kilmany 0 (-1.93), Longford 0 (-3.41). Second grade: Bundalaguah 18 (+3.32), Stratford 18 (+1.16), Wurruk 12 (+0.7), Boisdale-Briagolong 12 (+0.4), Heyfield 6 (+0.03), Collegians 6 (-2.29), Maffra 0 (-1.33), Sale 0 (-1.77). Third grade: Heyfield 14 (+1.31), Bundalaguah 14 (+1.01), Longford 12 (+0.74), Nambrok 12 (+0.54), Collegians 6 (+0.15), Rosedale-Kilmany 6 (-0.23), Maffra 6 (-0.46), Sale 0. Fourth grade: Collegians 18 (1.97 per cent), 4-3) d Rosedale-Kilmany 8-101cc (A Moulton 37, R Leeson 26*, S Wain 3-2); Bundalaguah Yaks 6-140cc (G Abrahall 32, C Roberts 30) d Maffra 128 (M Phelan 31*, S Tilley 3-9); Wurruk 5-199cc (S Breddels 50*, D Michie 43, B Light 39, B

Bundalaguah Yaks 18 (1.88), Stratford 18 (1.8), Boisdale-Briagolong 18 (1.53), Sale 12 (1.44), Wurruk 12 (1.34), Maffra 12 (1.12), RosedaleKilmany 6 (1.1), Bundalaguah Bulls 6 (1.01), Heyfield 6 (0.56), Stradbroke 0 (0.63), Nambrok 0 (0.61), Bundalaguah Buffaloes 0 (0.55), Longford 0 (0.35). Under 16s: Collegians 26, Stratford 20, Longford 14 (1.01 per cent), Maffra 14 (0.84), Sale 14 (0.65), Bundalaguah 14 (0.55), Boisdale-Briagolong 8 (1.26), Rosedale-Kilmany 8 (0.97), Heyfield 6. Under 14s: Bundalaguah 20, Stratford 18, Sale 14 (1.57), Longford 14 (1.11), Rosedale-Kilmany 14 (0.93), Maffra 8, Collegians 2.

Vandervelden 34) d Bundalaguah Bulls 8-165cc (B Bronts 50*, H Wrigglesworth 43, D Michie 3-24); Heyfield 115 (G Synnott 28, L Grosveld 4-22) d Stradbroke 60 (D Anderson 25, J Pearson 3-13); Sale 4-195cc (P Padula 52*, C Hudson

50*) d Longford 75; Collegians 155 (N Anderson 50*, C Paterson 33, E Hug 33, T Chessum 3-21, A Grey 3-41) d Nambrok 71 (A Grey 42, B Carubia 3-5, J McPherson 3-14); Stratford 8-117cc (Z Waixel 32, D Chaiphon 25*) d Bundalaguah

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Sale 7-120cc (A Stobie 2-4) d Collegians 5-80cc (M Berns 2-6); Bundalaguah 4-115cc (R Liepa 2-13) d Longford 5-71cc (K Robinson 2-4); Stratford 3-104cc d Maffra 7-63cc (B Aurisch 2-3); Rosedale-Kilmany bye.

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