The Northern Rivers Times
November 2, 2023
14 NEWS
KEVIN HOGAN MP
CASINO SHOW Two weeks ago was Casino’s 130th show. Terrific displays in the exhibits, horsemanship, cattle and horticulture. Fantastic weather, great crowds and exceptional entertainment. Congratulations to the Young Women of Year
festival brings up to 30,000 visitors to Grafton over the ten days, this is fantastic for our small businesses. Jacaranda Ball was a great night, beautiful setting at The Barn. Congratulations to all the contestants this year. And a big thank you to Mark Blackadder and the committee. Sollom and the show committee for all your work you put into this great event.
Tayla Dawson who will represent at zone, and runner up Portia Bienke. Margaret and Gordon Clarke also were awarded life members. Thank you to President John Broadrick, Show Secretary Taok
Walking down many memory lanes Title: Memories of Home – Delelvin and Tuckurimba Author: Helen Trustum Price: $20.00 Publisher: Lismore City Printer By Samantha Elley If you know the area around East Coraki, taking in Delelvin, Tuckurimba, Green Forest, Dungarubba, Buckendoon and up to Tucki Tucki, then you will love the latest book by prolific writer and local historian, Helen Trustum. If you love local history in the Northern Rivers, then Memories of Home – Delelvin & Tuckurimba, is a must. Before she was a Trustum, Helen was a Maxwell and her family owned a farm in the Delelvin area. The Maxwells were woven into the fabric of the
community in the east Coraki area and Helen recounts her experiences and the life that was lived in this lush part of the Northern Rivers. From her growing up years, starting when she was born in 1945, Helen covers subjects such as their day-to-day activities, school, the agricultural shows, local businesses and industry, the devastation of the floods and so much more. Descendants of the many neighbours Helen remembers and writes about in this book, would also be interested in the memories of their ancestors. The book is generously peppered throughout with photos of the people and places of earlier days that I’m sure many readers from the area will remember or be interested to see. You can purchase the book by emailing Helen at helen-trustum@ hotmail.com or 0407 431 725
Clarke, Treasurer Phoebe McMillon and the show committee for all your work you put into this great event. JACARANDA FESTIVAL Another great start to the Jacaranda Festival. Fantastic to see such wonderful support for the festival. Plenty of entertainment and activity for everyone to enjoy. The
NORTH COAST NATIONAL North Coast National had a big crowd last week. Lots of great displays, local produce, cattle, horses
and live entertainment. The firework spectacular Saturday night is always a lot of fun and well enjoyed by the community. It was great to catch up with Lilly, who is our 2023 winner of the Young Women Competition and runners up, Tegan Maluta and Eliza O’Toole. Also, the Teen Miss Showgirls, Heidi McClure who will be also representing us at zone and runner up Ashlee Rugendyke. Thank you again to President John Gibson, Secretary Mark
CONGRATULATIONS DAVE RUSSELL Congratulations to Lismore local Dave Russell for finishing 2nd place on the podium at Bathurst 1000. David will continue his strong partnership with his codriver Brodie Kostecki, with Erebus Motorsport having signed him on for its 2024 endurance program. Such an outstanding effort,
the community is very proud of your drive. LISMORE YOUNG SPORTING CHAMPS Congratulations to: • Jesse Cooper from Goonellabah - Touch Football • Sarah Green from Fairy Hill - Netball • Riley Flood from Goolmangar - Rugby Union • Coco Zorzo from Goonellabah - Hockey • Emmett Murphy from Tregeagle - Tennis • Sophie Mayes from Goonellabah - Swimming • Darcy Drooger from Casino - Rugby Union • Kody McQuilty from East Lismore - Ruby Union • Sam McLennan from Casino - Netball • Charlie Jung from Old Bonalbo - Swimming • Caitlyn Halliday from Goonellabah - Hockey • Tahlia Halliday from Goonellabah - Hockey • Angus Smyth from Alstonville - Swimming • Cai Garrett from Wollongbar - Rugby Union
• Noah Enright from Coraki - Hockey • Sophie Peters from Casino - Netball • Allie Walters from Kyogle - Netball • Isaac Coulter from Casino - Hockey • Lachlan Allen from McLeans Ridges - Rugby Union • Isabelle Slater from Wollongbar - Touch Football • Blake Hughes from Goonellabah - Hockey • Django Hudson Sheaffe from Goonellabah - Rugby Union • Judah Heath from South Evans Head - Rugby Union • Kali Ainsworth from Fairy Hill - Rugby Union • Oliver Davis from Alstonville - Hockey • Charles Ticknor from Evans Head - Surfing • Nate Boxsell from Lismore Heights - Rugby Union • Jaxon Koroheke from Coraki - Rugby Union • Lani Blunn from Goonellabah - Hockey • Jack McLean from Doubtful Creek - Hockey • Wez Weekes from Caniaba - Rugby League • Samuel Butler from Deep Creek - Rugby Union • Hayden Copper from Casino - Rugby League • Bonnie Llewellyn from Mongogarie - Netball • Ella Rippon from Mallanganee - Netball • Lachlan Rippon from Mallanganee - Rugby Union Last month I held an event to celebrate them and presented a certificate. They have all excelled at their sport and represented us at a State, National or International level. The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance for competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships. If you visit www.sportaus.gov.au and go to Grants and Funding you can apply there.
