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All aboard to volunteer Cooma railway station has seen volunteers pitching in to help with maintenance and odd jobs over the last week.

Last Friday, they were given a trip on the train as a thank-you for their assistance under the Rail Heritage Care Program. The volunteers are pictured with Chairman of the Cooma Monaro Railway James Sullivan.

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The Cooma Visitors Centre and Cooma Monaro Shire Council will be hosting ‘Music and Food’ in the park from 2pm through until early evening to welcome the riders and show our support for Snowy Ride. Live Music will be supplied by local performers Jay Podger, Matt Charlesworth, Vendulka and Vasek Wichta, The Numeralla Fingerplunkers and The Barstars.

This will also be a great way for locals to get amongst the action, experience the sights and sounds of the thousands of bikes and also enjoy great local entertainment.

Snowy Ride organisers have urged Cooma and its community to get together and provide reasons for riders to stop and to continue to return year after year.

“Ensuring this event continues to happen in this region is vital for Cooma-Monaro. This is our largest event for the year and brings in the most visitors over one weekend, more than anything else,” Tourism Manager Donna Smith, said.

“Businesses and locals need to be proactive and be a part of the welcoming activities planned for this weekend,” she said. “This is a great opportunity for Cooma to showcase its community and what we have to offer.”

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STEREO SOUND SYSTEM Numeralla Public School students are pictured singing the Australian National Anthem prior to the official opening of their new library facility.

Throughout this year, students and richly deserve.”

Principal Jan Rogers spoke very teachers of Numeralla Public School have enjoyed the use of their new highly of the BER program and its library facility provided to them under contribution to the school.

“To have our own space is the Australian Government’s Building the Education Revolution (BER) amazing,” she said. “Overall, the whole process and workmanship program.

On Friday last week, the Hon Dr ran very smoothly.”

Year six student and school Mike Kelly AM MP officially opened leader, Oscar Litchfield, thanked the building.

Numeralla Public School received Dr Kelly on behalf of the other $363,959 under the National School students.

An extra addition to the library Pride (NSP) program and Primary Schools for the 21st Century (P21) that only arrived in recent weeks element of the BER. The BER is is a cabinet made by local, a key element of the Australian Ricardo Robaina, of Woodpecker Government’s $42 billion Nation Industries. The cabinet now houses Building – Economic Stimulus Plan the historical memorabilia and to support jobs, stimulate local records of the school, as well as an economies and invest in important old book and school shirt of William Tracey who was a student at the infrastructure for the long term.

Dr Kelly congratulated Numeralla school back in 1927-28. William Public School on their new facilities sadly died at the age of 12 due and spoke of the benefit to both the to a brain tumour. Jan Brazulaitis kindly lent the items to the school school and local community.

“We have now reached the next indefinitely for their display.

The facility not only serves as a exciting phase in Building the Education Revolution,” Dr Kelly, library but also an extra classroom, said. “It has been fantastic to see with the additional advantage of the principal, school staff, parents a new interactive whiteboard that and tradespeople working together arrived at the school a number of to deliver these important projects. months ago.

The new building will now be Now that they are completed, teachers and students in our local there to be utilised by current and Principal Jan Rogers and Dr Mike Kelly are pictured alongside the new cabinet in the library, which now schools will be teaching and learning future students and staff alike. in 21st Century facilities that they so holds all the school’s historical memorabilia.

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CWA Monaro branches increase opened by Mrs Ann Howarth of Canberra Evening Branch. Ann stood in for the State Vice President Maureen Campbell, who was hospitalised the day before.

The Guest Speaker, Department Manager at Cooma Hospital, Ms Denise Green RN, spoke of her 8 days in Papua New Guinea’s impoverished rural village of Kembola situated 90 kilometres south of Port Moresby. She was a member of the team of Cooma Rotarians on their third visit to the community to assist in the Kembola project aimed at improving life in the village and to oversee the unpacking of the container of materials, 250 bicycles, 200 computers, amongst other items, all donated by Cooma’s community.

Within the container were Jonta Packs plus CWA Mother and Baby Packs put together by CWA Dalgety branch. The packs were gratefully received by the women of the community said Ms Green. These packs are desperately needed in PNG, each pack contains a sheet of plastic for the mother to lie on, a clean scalpel blade or razor blade to cut the umbilical cord, three bits of cord to tie it off, soap, and gauze to clean the baby’s eyes. Ms Green continued “that due to the lack of modern medicine, mid wives use alternate medicine during deliveries”. She added “there is no childhood immunisation in the rural My fish tank is absolutely wonderful & areas, children die of febrile convulsions when paracetamol could have saved pleasing to watch with a calming effect... them.”

In his address to the meeting, Member for Monaro, John Barilaro said “the beneficial impact of CWA in delivering services and infrastructure to rural Australian families, was just as

The announcement of the reopening of the Country Women’s Association branch in Bombala after many, many years, was rejoiced at the CWA Monaro Group Conference held in Jindabyne on Tuesday, October 25.

The growth of CWA branches is encouraging for the future of the Australia wide organisation. There are now 14 CWA branches in the Monaro Group, with Belconnen and Gungahlin both established in 2009.

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Mr Barilaro judged the branch reports. A difficult decision because of the diversity of the branches and the many ways in which the members work to improve life in their communities, in addition to supporting CWA state projects. Gungahlin Branch report was selected as the most outstanding report based on its delivery and at one meeting there was a speaker on small business. Many of the Gungahlin members have husbands in Australia’s Defence Force.

The awarding of Educational Grants to needy children in Monaro schools is a function of the Group. The Group Treasurer, Mrs Kaye Anderson was pleased to note in her report that this year a total of $4050 was granted to students to assist them to continue their studies.

Following the Group Office Bearers’ and branch reports, the next item on the agenda was

voting on a motion from Adaminaby branch for the 2012 State AGM. It read that “CWA of NSW urge the NSW and ACT State and Federal Government to take all possible action to expedite the necessary changing of the road rules for Learner and Provisional drivers to ensure consistency across Australia.” After amendments, it was voted that the motion be forwarded to the State Conference.

The most important business of the day, namely the election of office bearers, concluded the day. For the coming CWA year, the Group Office Bearers are President: Mrs Margaret Barron (Jerangle Peak View); Group Representative: Kaye Anderson (Cooma); Secretary: Ms Andrea MacDougall (Canberra); Treasurer: Mrs Barbara Daley (Jindabyne); Vice Presidents: Barbara Scanes (Cooma), Lyn Heidtmann (Adaminaby), Dorothy Povey (Bredbo), Rae Foot (Canberra); International: Carole Morris (Jindabyne); Handicraft: Pam Hynd (Berridale); Land Cookery: Judy Walker (Dalgety); Cultural: Elizabeth Olson (Bredbo); Publicity: Christina Webb (Jindabyne); Agriculture and Environment: Christine Parkes (Adaminaby).

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Local residents near the Cooma Showground saw flames coming from the top of the heritage-listed grandstand on Saturday night at about 9.45pm.

It appears the firebugs have smashed off numerous fence palings from the grandstand, piled them up and then set them alight.

Two passers by managed to extinguish the fire before the Fire Brigade and police arrived.

The damage was contained to the top section of the grandstand with the wooden seating being badly burnt and the fire making its way into the hollow section of the grandstand.

Police investigations are continuing and if anyone has any information to contact police on 6452 0099.

President of the Cooma Pastoral and Agricultural Association, Gail Eastaway, has thanked the passersby for their quick action and also the residents who rang the fire brigade.

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“The grandstand is more than 130 years old. It is heritage listed and already needs restoration work, for which a grant has been given to Cooma-Monaro Shire Council as trustee for the showground.

“My concerns are how we can protect these buildings in future and how quickly we can get the repairs done, bearing in mind this timber is Oregon, not some easily accessible, other timber.

“This is the second arson attempt at the showgrounds in the last couple of months and it is worrying that some members of the community are targeting the showground on a seemingly regular basis.

“I urge anyone with any information to contact the police so these people can be stopped. Something as precious as the grandstand can never be replaced”, she said.

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Lodge owner fined at Perisher The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has prosecuted a Perisher Valley business owner and will be awarded legal costs after the Cooma Local Court found the owner of a ski lodge guilty of obstructing two National Parks officers.

The court heard that on July 26, 2010, National Parks officers visited Ben Bullen Ski Lodge to carry out an inspection of its food business but the food business owner, George Stipis, obstructed the officers by denying them access.

Last Friday George Stipis was convicted and fined $4,000 and ordered to pay prosecutor’s costs of $3,500.

NPWS Manager of Visitor and Business Services Andrew Harrigan says public health and safety is critical and the NPWS plays many roles in maintaining people’s wellbeing while they are in the area, including regulating food service in Kosciuszko National Park.

“Tourism operators in Kosciuszko National Park provide food for up to 30,000 customers a day in peak season and it is critical we maintain the capacity to inspect commercial food preparation for the health and safety of the community.

“We take our responsibilities very seriously and it is important that officers are able to carry their duties to ensure food is safe for public consumption.

“The court has made it clear that it is not acceptable for people to prevent our officers from carrying out their duties in these circumstances,” Mr Harrigan said.

In sentencing, Magistrate Brian van Zuylen made note of the important public health role of authorised officers in carrying out inspections under the Food Act 2003.

Magistrate van Zuylen went on to say that it was important to deter others from obstructing officers during health inspections.

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In Cooma Local Court: Michael Dean Aulerich, 47 of Cooma was convicted with affray.

He received a S9 good behaviour bond for 12 months to be supervised by the Probation and Parole Service and ordered to pay court costs of $81.

He was also convicted and fined for using offensive language, $200 plus court costs of $81.

For his third charge, of stalk/intimidate he received a S9 good behaviour bond for 12 months to be supervised by Probation and Parole Service and court costs of $81.

Queanbeyan man Frank Barbaro was convicted and fined for driving on the Snowy Mountains Highway in April 2011 using a vehicle in breech of a defect notice. He received a S.196, was fined $1000, court costs of $81 and professional fees of $165.

A 31-year-old ACT driver was charged with failing to carry snow chains. Matthew John Benson was convicted and fined $300 plus court costs of $81.

Timmy William Blewitt, 64 from Cooma, was pulled over and breath tested in August 2011. He recorded a positive reading. He was convicted and fined of mid range PCA and received a $900 fine and court costs of $81.

Jindabyne man, Guy Hayden Koller was disqualified from driving for six months and convicted and fined $1100 as well as court costs of $81 for a mid range PCA on the Barry Way in July 2011.

Kenneth Ownsworth, 34 of the ACT was charged with not keeping a work diary in his vehicle as prescribed. He was convicted and fined $300 plus court costs of $81 and professional fees of $165.

ACT man, Peter Swain, 47, was convicted and fined for a mid range PCA. He rolled his vehicle on the Billilingra Road about 300 metres from the Monaro Highway intersection. He received a S.196 and a $1200 fine, court costs of $81 as well as being disqualified from driving for 12 months.

36-year-old Joel Whittaker of Sydney was charged with maliciously destroy/damage property, he was convicted and received a s.25(2) WTI. His second offence was use offensive language, which he received a $400 fine and court costs of $81. His third charge was resist an officer in execution of their duty, for which he was convicted and received a S.25(2) WTI S.196.

Cooma man, Edward John Dawson 58, was convicted and fined $600 plus court costs of $81 as well as receiving a S9 good behaviour bond for common assault.

Carl James Gold from Western Australia was charged with maliciously destroy/damage property. He kicked a light on a tourist coach in Jindabyne in September 2011 causing it to shatter. He was convicted and fined $700, court costs of $81, S.196 and ordered to pay compensation of $554.40.

Bombala man, James Anthony Hawes, was charged with driving with a mid range PCA on the Monaro Highway in September 2011.

He was convicted and received a S10 good behaviour bond for 12 months and court costs of $81.

A 49-year-old male from Cooma, Scott Anthony Grose, was charged with mid range PCA. He was pulled over in Massie Street Cooma in August 2011 and recorded a positive reading. He was convicted and received a S10 good behaviour bond for 12 months and court costs of $81.

21-year-old Delegate man, Todd O’Hehir was convicted and fined of common assault. He was given a six-month S10 good behaviour bond and court costs of $81.

Victoria Iris Lee of Cathcart, 61, was convicted and fined with possess a prohibited drug. She received a $500 fine and court costs of $81.

Childhood Cancer and Corroboree frog on Parks’ radar in Jindabyne The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will once again play a central role in the Snowy Ride fundraiser this coming weekend, when more than 3,000 motorcyclists will experience mountain hospitality at the Snowy Region Visitor Centre in Jindabyne.

NPWS Manager of Tourism and Visitor Services Steve Redden says National Parks is pleased to offer the visitor centre as a checkpoint once again, and says the ride provides a great opportunity to showcase Kosciuszko National Park and the surrounding region.

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“This year promises to be huge following the success of the 2010 10th anniversary ride, and once again we’d like to see the locals join in and become part of the occasion,” Mr Redden said.

“On November 5 riders will travel along many of the major roads in the mountains, stopping at Jindabyne and other checkpoints in the region.

“The Snowy Ride raises money for childhood cancer research, but we’ve worked with ride organisers to also highlight the plight of the endangered Corroboree Frog, and there will be yellow buckets for donations at the Jindabyne checkpoint.

“Blue Lake Brassiere will provide an all-day barbecue and refreshments at the entrance to the visitor centre and have live music in the afternoon.

“It will be an amazing sight to see more than 3,000 motorcycles in Jindabyne and most will stop at the checkpoint at various times during the day.

“The event will end at Thredbo on Saturday evening with presentations and entertainment,” Mr Redden said.

The Snowy Ride is the principal fundraising event for Steven Walter Foundation whose vision is 100 percent Survival for Children with Cancer.

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Locals express concerns at planning review Since early September, the State Government has been conducting a listening and consultation process to review the planning system in NSW. The Hon Tim Moore and Hon Ron Dyer have been conducting the open forums to seek views on what should be the broad underpinning principles for legislation to replace the current Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

Mr Moore and My Dyer visited Cooma last Thursday October 27 to meet with interested people in the area to consider their suggestions for the refinement of the legislation.

Although multiple speakers solely spoke on their personal issue, a number of other suggestions were noted.

One person raised the issue of whether five months was long enough to construct a fair review of the legislation.

Mr Moore responded, “We have visited 43 locations so far over seven and a half weeks”. He questioned that if he thought it was not a ‘fair review’, why would he have spent more than seven weeks travelling around the state to listen and consult with interested persons.

It was made evident that quite a number of locals have a problem with gaining approval to subdivide their land and/or build a dwelling on their property.

The minimum acreage to subdivide – 800 hectares - is thought to be too large as some people wish to subdivide their land for inheritance purposes but are unable to do so.

Cooma-Monaro Shire Mayor, Dean Lynch, was in attendance on the day and supported this concern. As a local grazier, the subdividing issue also affects him personally. He spoke on the issue and concluded, saying, “As long as ‘one size doesn’t fit all’ is taken home”.

The suggestion of pushing planning decisions back to local government was thought to be a good decision by most of the attendees, although one speaker raised a concern.

“It is a good idea but it cannot be expected of local councillors to have the knowledge and experience of professional planners,” he said, whilst stressing the importance of tourism and development

to the local economy.

Notes of all the consultations around the state have been taken and will be published on the Review’s website.

The Review Panel proposes to publish an issues paper in early December 2011. Feedback and comment on this paper are welcome up until Friday February 17.

A Green Paper will be then provided to the NSW Government and published by the end of April 2012.

For updates on the review process or notes from stakeholder meetings, please visit the website: www.planningreview.nsw.gov. au or call 02 9228 2053.

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Police also wish to identify a female believed to have been Police are investigating the death of Marcus Shanahan, 61, buying groceries for Mr Shanahan shortly before his death. The at a residence in West Street Cooma in April 2008. woman is pictured below in a CCT TV image at Woolworths Cooma.

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Emergency services report Fires suspicious Arsonists have been lighting a series of fires approximately 200 – 500 metres from the Kydra fire trail near Kybeyan. Ten separate fires within a 1kilometre radius were lit on October 23. All fire were contained by the following day and showed one or more points of ignition and signs of accelerant being using. Police investigations are continuing.

Treated at scene A two-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Soho and Sharp Streets on October 26. The 71-year-old female driver of one of the vehicles was treated at the scene by doctors from Sharp Street Medical Surgery. She remained in the vehicle until ambulance arrived and transported her to hospital, where she was treated for her injuries and later released. The 56-year-old male driver of the other vehicle was uninjured and both vehicles were towed from the scene.

Driver left accident At about 2am on Thursday October 27 a vehicle ploughed into a concrete structure containing letterboxes for a block of flats in Gibbsland Street Jindabyne. With significant damage to the vehicle the driver fled the scene, leaving the badly damaged vehicle. A 27-year-old Jindabyne male was later located and given infringement notices for negligent driving and failing to exchange particulars.

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Many years ago, when The Postman was just a stripling, Australia used to be plagued by strikes seemingly across all industries.

But from about the mid-eighties onwards, strikes were uncommon occurrences, used only under extreme circumstances, to press an issue.

Australia now appears to be plummeting back into those days of constant industrial unrest – days which appear to be controlled by trade unions, to the detriment of the average Australian.

When were the unions elected to govern this country? And when will the government that was (almost) elected show some leadership and sort out the problems?

But re: QANTAS grounding its fleet.

Okay, an effective strategy, but the board must surely take a good, hard look at itself and its management.

It can’t give the CEO a ridiculously HUGE pay increase and ignore the rest of their workforce – the ones who actually make the company happen.

Seems a pretty ‘Irish’ way of doing things.

Now to the antisocial element in our community. You know the ones – those who steal kids’ scooters and ‘rebirth’ them, who hang out late at night getting into mischief just because they can, the ones whose parents don’t seem to have any control.

The community has had enough of the vandalism, the drugs, the under-age drinking, the general behaviour. It’s time we all banded together to get these misfits off the streets and into some constructive activities.

Maybe if they have to repair/pay for the damage they cause, they may see life differently?

Editor, Early in October a team from Thailand toured our region as part of Rotary’s Vocational Training exchange.

The emphasis of this tour was on ‘Water and Wastewater Treatments’.

Cooma and the Snowy Mountains was a great place for them to start their tour of Rotary District 9710.

I would like to thank Snowy Hydro Ltd and staff members, Tracy Crowe and Rob Burns, for hosting the team on a two-day trip around the Snowy Scheme. The generosity of this organisation in providing our guests with the opportunity to explore one of the world’s major water and hydro schemes was greatly appreciated by the team and Cooma Rotary Club.

When we arrived in Cabramurra it snowed! Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Rhythm Snow Sports who provided warm jackets, over pants and boots, the team from Thailand was able to enjoy this “much colder weather than I’ve ever felt in Thailand!” They were very grateful for the warm clothing that Rhythm provided throughout their tours of our region.

Cooma Monaro and Snowy River Shire Councils also gave the team very informative experiences with tours of their water and wastewater treatment facilities. David Byrne, Director of Engineering from Cooma, Joe Vescio, General Manager of Snowy River and their dedicated staff, provided valuable

Riposte Lisa Ashurst You know what I’ve noticed lately? A lack of guys’ undies being paraded all over the place!

Not that I’ve been actively looking for them or anything, it’s just that it’s suddenly dawned on me that I’m not seeing them anymore. I’m guessing it means this particular fashion fad has finally passed.

I’ve got to admit I don’t miss it.

Guys with their jeans or whatever clinging haphazardly low on their hips looked kind of odd really, it also made them walk strangely and the whole visual was not a terribly flattering one. But when did it disappear? Must have been a while ago now that I come to think of it and I haven’t even seen any diehards trying to keep it going.

But I definitely remember when it was everywhere and it seemed to cling stubbornly despite the negative press and then, all of a sudden, phfft! Gone! Sure, fads come and go all the time and while some of them look okay there are those that look a lot less so and a few that hinge on the just plain ridiculous. Guys shuffling around looking like their daks were falling down looked seriously ridiculous.

It hung around for a while

insights into their water and sewerage operations. I thank them all for their contribution.

Rotary’s Vocational Training Tour (VTT) is based on the same principals as the Rotary Group Study Exchange where young professionals aged between 25 and 40 are given an opportunity to explore their professions in another country. The team is hosted

by Rotarians for a period of five or six weeks and this provides a unique opportunity to discover a mix of professional and cultural aspects of the host country.

The VTT and Group Study Exchanges usually happen annually to a variety of countries. If you are, or know someone who is, interested in an opportunity like this, further information can be obtained from the websites of Rotary International (www.rotary.org/ en/AboutUs/TheFoundation/Programs) and the Rotary District 9710 (www. rotary9710.org.au/foundation/groupstudy-exchange.html), or contact me on 6452 1040.

The generous support that Cooma Rotary Club received from Snowy Hydro Ltd, Rhythm Snow Sport, Cooma Monaro and Snowy River Shire Councils have left a very positive impression on our visitors. On behalf of Cooma Rotary Club, I thank them all!

Katrin Hackney President - Rotary Club of Cooma though, didn’t it? Like, everywhere you looked there were guys looking like they were about to trip over their own pants and on one occasion I actually saw one that did! But did he pull them up once he got to his feet? Well of course he didn’t, he just shuffled along and for all I know, tripped over himself again somewhere else.

But as fads go, this was one of the weirdest I’m sure. Then again, those way too wide mid-calf shorts (guys again) were a bit off too. They did absolutely nothing for the wearer. Unfortunately I still see them sometimes.

Anyway, in regards to the vanished hanging daks; I’m so glad they’ve disappeared from the street scene, even if I didn’t notice their passing and with luck this really dorky look won’t come around again like a lot of fashion fads tend to do. But where do these “looks” come from, can someone tell me? Like, who came up with that one and thought it was amazingly cool? Were they insane? Having a bad day or was it simply a case of bad taste?

Whatever, it’s gone and good riddance and with luck there isn’t something just as bad or even worse hanging around the corner just waiting to launch itself on a new generation of slavish teens.

Please say there isn’t...?

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Wednesday November 2, 2011

MHS students enjoy European trip A group of Monaro High School Year 10 and 11 students and their teachers spent the recent school holidays on the educational “trip of a lifetime” to London and Paris.

great museums and art galleries.

The journey began with four days in Paris, visiting the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Musee d’orsey, Notre Dame Cathedral and many The trip was organised entirely by the other places of note. From there they took a school and allowed each of the participants Eurostar train to London and saw 17 plays over the next two weeks, participated in to experience some of the greatest theatre workshops at the Globe theatre, at the Royal in the world, participate in a number of Shakespeare Company and with the National workshops and visit many of the world’s Theatre’s amazing puppetry in Warhorse. In between, the students visited many of London’s iconic buildings and museums such as the British Museum, the Tower of London and the Tate Galleries. There was also a three day trip in the English Countryside to Bath Good & Creative via Stonehenge, Tintern Abbey and Stratford-on Avon. with faith & purpose Organised by head of English, Ian Greig, a significant part of the tour was over a hearty having the students record and reflect on their experiences. Each student Breakfast for $7 kept a daily journal, which included reporting, some creative response and even some sketches.

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This is the third trip that Ian Greig has organised with Debra Horton.

“I think what made this one unique was that we had three of my staff, Robyn Wall, Renae Crawford and Anna Steel also attending along with the head of our office staff, Jenny Crowe - all of us paying our own way to be part of this experience. The extra support and supervision was a huge bonus for the students and also a chance for each of the staff to extend their own understanding which will benefit the students they teach.

“The great thing about each play we saw is that we would have someone decide that a particular performance was their favourite

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- until they saw the next play - such was the outstanding quality of the performances.

“Personally, I particularly enjoyed some of the newer plays such as Jerusalem featuring Mark Rylance or the Faith Machine at the Royal Court or the incredibly powerful reflection on September 11 - “Decade” by Headlong theatre.

“The three Shakespearean plays were also wonderful. I think the quality of performances was amazing. We saw Blood Brothers which I have seen six times with school groups, but such was the lead actor’s performance as Mrs Johnstone that I was just blown away when I wasn’t expecting it.

“The staff and students will have many stories to tell over the coming months.

“An excursion such as this does not take place without support from the Education Department and I want to particularly thank our Principal Adrian Bell for the tremendous support he gave me when organising the excursion.”

The Platypus News

Platypus Country Events for November Bombala Activities

Saturday & Sunday, 5th- 6th November, 2011 9am – 1pm Markets at Imperial Hotel Saturday 9-10am Platypus Pals members will be on hand at the Platypus Reserve to answer all your platypus questions Saturday 10am – 4pm Visitor Information Centre and Lavender House open – Snowy Ride Check Point, get you ticket stamped. Pick up maps to explore the area and be calmed by the scents of beautiful Platypus Country!

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Saturday and Sunday Mention “Out & About” & enjoy the specials on Maybe Street at: Bombala Bakery – Selected specials.

Cosmo Café -Coffee/tea and cake special.

LaPastle custom embroidery, gifts & fabrics- Receive a free gift.

Linga Longa - Specials on delicious cakes and tea/coffee.

Saturday 10am – 3pm Anglican Garden day at Ando hall from 10am, cost is $15 p.p and includes morning tea, lunch and entry into 4 beautiful local gardens.

Saturday 10am - 3pm Borderline Gallery will have a stall in Ando Hall! Beautiful hand crafted Items, painting and pottery.

Council Reception Details Ph: 6458 3555 71 Caveat St Fax: 6458 3777

Saturday 10am-2pm

Delegate School of Arts History Room open

Saturday 10am onwards

Bombala Community Garden, create a no-dig potato patch.

Swap seedlings and seeds. Take cuttings and meet members from Cooma’s community garden!

Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm Woodworking Room at the School of Arts is open Saturday and Sunday. Try your hand at some woodwork, or simply come and have a look at what is possible in your community All day every day

Early Settlers’ Hut is open every day – See how the pioneers lived.

Up Coming Events in the region Wednesday 16th November Bungarby Well Being day, November 19 Bombala Bike Show November 27 Ando Pottery Sale Day, December 3 Bibbenluke Crabapple Festival

Mayor: Bob Stewart Deputy Mayor: BRAD YELDS

More information call the Platypus Country Visitor Information Centre on 6458 4622 Council@bombala.nsw.gov.au www.bombala.nsw.gov.au

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Wednesday November 2, 2011

Applications closing for popular 2012 courses at TAFE Illawarra Get the skills you need for the career you want at TAFE Illawarra!

“I encourage anybody who wants to start their career in exciting areas like aged care, beauty services, children’s services, events, fitness, graphic design, interactive digital media and many more to get their applications in now,” said Dianne Murray, Institute Director.

“Whether you’re finishing school and want a nationally recognised qualification up to Advanced Diploma level, a pathway to university or a career in a trade; or you’re looking for a career change, a promotion, or want to get back into the workforce, TAFE Illawarra is the first choice,” she said.

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overseas as well as highly experienced and qualified So for a unique, supportive and friendly study teachers. environment look no further than your local TAFE Illawarra “We also offer flexible training options to suit your lifestyle Campus. as well as state of the art training facilities,” said Dianne.

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An iWin for Kieren and Sam! Two potential filmmakers have been revealed recently following a big win in the National iFilm Festival late last month.

Central School students, Kieren Hovasapian and Sam Clements, were awarded Best Cinematography and Best Lighting in their film, “Reserve

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Essentially, it was a whole year’s project.

The film was recorded with just one camera so each time a different angle was required, the entire section was re-filmed with the camera in a different location.

It is based in a futuristiclike world during an apocalypse where there is no power left on the planet. The plot entails the search and battle for power supplies for survival.

To achieve such a visually pleasing result, extensive editing was done with the use of many special effects.

A number of locations were used in the film including an old cemetery near Berridale, Lake Eucumbene, plains outside of Jindabyne and Captains Flat.

Throughout the lengthy process, fellow student, Murray Enders, tagged along to assist.

The boys were notified of their success towards the end of October, which was a nice surprise during their busy HSC period.

They were awarded with a brilliant movie camera worth $6000 plus multiple iTunes vouchers.

Congratulations boys and best of luck in the future!

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Wednesday November 2, 2011

Cake decorating demonstration day

SANTA’S BEEN INVITED

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In front of the Service One Members Bank All donations of cakes and slices are welcome on the morning of the cake stall.

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cake, a Santa that had come to grief from a very heavy bag of Christmas presents. Morning and afternoon tea was supplied by the locals, thankyou to you all for your efforts, a job well done. Lunch was delivered by Narelle Rosewarne, food was in abundance and very tasty indeed. The afternoon session of cake decorating was devoted to decorating cupcakes or patty cakes, whichever you prefer to say. Trish showed us her expertise again, but firstly she explained to all of us about the correct patty and muffin papers to use which was very handy to know. She created baby faces on some of the cakes, bows and ribbons on some, patterns in the icing on others, soccer and footballs, and there was a display of other ideas for us to see, eg baby clothes, animals, snowmen, santas.

Thankyou so much to the Monaro Air Rifle Club for allowing us to have the day there, we would highly recommend it for other people to use for their functions.

Narelle, a very big thankyou, a beautiful lunch!

If anyone is interested in joining our local branch of the Cake Decorator’s Guild of NSW Inc, please give Kaye a ring on 64521425.

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An Invitation is extended by University of the Third Age to their Music Appreciation Afternoon on Saturday November 5 at 2pm.

The guest Speaker is Robert Shearer, singer and singing teacher who will present an audio visual presentation of “Analysing Opera” which commences at 2pm at Cooma Primary School, (old Hall) Commissioner Street.

This is the eighth and final session for this year and an end-of-the year celebration party will follow the pesentation.

All members and prospective members very welcome. All enquiries to 6452 1231.

WONDERFUL HOLIDAY! Margart Echarri is still glowing from her recent holiday spent with her daughter Anita (who now lives in Canada).

They met up at Mascot Airport and flew to Alice Springs for a three day tour which they both enjoyed.

First Day Tours included - School of the Air; Telegraph Station; Royal Flying Doctor Service; Reptile Centre; Angels Hill Monument.

Next day 4am start! no holding Margaret down - off to Uluru for a magnificant sunrise then to he Olgas and an interesting walk, rock paintings were a delight.

Anita, Margaret’s daughter enjoyed her ride on a camel but Margaret did not attempt this - wonder why?

Margaret instead enjoyed a helicopter ride over Kings Canyon - very beautiful.

Margaret and Anita enjoyed meeting all their interesting companions and Margaret is now back in Cooma and will meet up with Anita in the near future.

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Wow- it’s going to be a very festive weekend – from Friday 4 until Sunday 6 November with thousands of motor bikes travelling through Cooma and stopping at Centennial Park for registration.

From 2pm Saturday the Cooma Visitors Centre and Cooma Monaro Shire Council will host a music and food festival until early evening where “Riders” will be welcomed. Musicians include Vendulka and Vasek Wichta, Jay Podger, The Barstars and many more.The Community is asked to also welcome these riders in any way they can and please note festivities will continue all weekend.

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Yes Santa is coming to Centennial Park on Saturday November 5 to St Patrick’s Parish School Fete and would love to have his photo taken with you! Santa will be available for photos from 10am -12midday.

The fete commences at 9am and there will be show bags, stalls of all varieties, face painting, fairyfloss and lots more.

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Monaro Air Rifle Club at Ti Tree Racecourse Cooma was an excellent venue for a cake decorating demonstration day on Saturday October 22, organised by the local branch of the Cake Decorators’ Guild of NSW. Three visiting decorators entertained us by turning sugar fondant and icing into a work of art.

Firstly Chris Cortes from Orange showed us her special skills and made a few things but the frilly panties were very clever, then Betty Twigg from the Sapphire Coast branch of the Guild demonstrated how to make a bunch of beautiful hibiscus flowers.

Trish Beasley from the Sapphire Coast branch as well moulded a very different idea for a Christmas

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COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL WEEKLY NEWS AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION PUBLIC EXHIBITION

Draft Policy Payments of Expenses and the Provision of Facilities to the Mayor and Councillors.

Amendments are proposed to the existing policy, and a draft policy is now on public exhibition. A copy of the draft policy is available at Council’s Administration Centre, 81 Commissioner Street Cooma or on Council’s Website at www.cooma. nsw.gov.au .

Submissions of the draft policy are to be received by email to council@cooma. nsw.gov.au or posted and addressed to the General Manager, PO Box 714 Cooma NSW 2630. Submissions close 10 November 2011.

ROAD CLOSURE – VALE STREET, COOMA The section of Vale Street adjacent to the Cenotaph and Cooma Hotel will be closed to traffic between 5.00pm and midnight on Saturday 5 November 2011.

The closure is to allow on-street musical entertainment in conjunction with the Snowy Ride 2011, a fundraiser for the Steven Walter Foundation. A traffic detour will be in place.

For any enquiries please contact Mr Pat Booker at Council on 6455 1801.

SUMMER AND DRY WEATHER During the summer months Council regularly acts on more than 50 complaints regarding allotments which may be considered a hazard or potential fire danger. Residents are regularly requested to mow land and keep property tidy whether they are occupied or vacant.

Many of these complaints also relate to the long grassy areas housing vermin and snakes.

It should be noted that, although it is suggested that grass be kept short, snakes are on the move due to the heat and they are looking for shade and water. Snakes will generally stay away from people but can be encountered in gardens and around houses, especially those near bushland and creeks.

All residents and land owners are requested to maintain their property, paying particular attention to watercourses and sheds, laneways and fence lines.

Please remember that Cooma is a rural township and snake encounters are possible. Should you have a snake at your house or shed, please call LAOKO on 6456 1313. If a person is available they will try and help to remove the reptile to a more appropriate location.

POSITIONS VACANT CW2 – WORKS (Several Positions) Council has several positions available in the Engineering Division for a CW2 Works in the Cooma Depot.

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Further information or an information package can be obtained by calling the Human Resource Officer on (02) 6455 1725 or go to Council’s website: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au Applications Close 4.00pm Friday 4 November 2011.

File Ref: IS/POS/173 Salary: $767.40 to $823.90 per week (including allowances)

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GRAVEL FOR ROADS IN THE SHIRE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

This will be followed by gravel re-sheeting of nominated sections

Council has an ongoing need to provide gravel suitable for use on the rural road network across the Shire.

Council is keen to hear from local landowners who are interested in working with us to develop suitable gravel sources.

If you believe you have a gravel source that may assist Council please contact our Works Manager, Arthur Wilkinson on 6455 1801.

WATER WEEK 2011 National Water Week is an annual awareness week that aims to raise public awareness and improve understanding of water issues in Australia. National Water Week is the only event in Australia that provides a national focus for water issues.

In 2011 National Water Week took place from 16 – 22 October.

To celebrate Water Week 2011 and to continually promote water conservation, Cooma-Monaro Shire Council held a very successful waterwise display in front of the Cooma Library where information on how to save water (and money) was available. Each visitor at the display went into the barrel for a chance to win one of twenty five ‘Hughie Tubs’, the lucky winners have all been notified by phone.

Also at the stall we had a ‘Water & Wastewater Survey’ which we asked all visitors to complete and at the end of the day one survey was drawn from the box and the person drawn won a $100 gift voucher to Mitre10. The winner of the survey was Fay Fox. Congratulations Fay and happy spending.

An added bonus to our National Water Week celebrations was notification from

HUNTERS CREEK BRIDGE Work has commenced on the repairs and upgrade to the creek crossing at Hunters Creek, Smiths Road.

This crossing was damaged during the December floods in 2010.

SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS NOVEMBER Jerangle Road, re-sheeting Wild Cattle Flat Road, re-sheeting Springfield Road, maintenance grading Tuross Road, maintenance grading The Peak Road, maintenance grading Shannons Flat Road, shoulders Jerangle Road, table drain maintenance Massie Street, drain maintenance Hunters Creek, culvert repair

that three people from Cooma-Monaro Shire had won prizes in the online competition.

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After 44 years in the field, The John Coman testimonial dinner was held recently at the Delegate Country Club.

John trapped dingoes across the south eastern corner of NSW for 44 years. Graham Hillyer, former PP Board ranger for Bombala, organised the function in recognition of all John’s work on dingo control especially in the Bombala/ Delegate area.

Current RLPB ranger Rodney Rankin assisted Graham and many friends came from all over NSW to be with John for this occasion. John’s two sisters from Wollongong, a number of current trappers from Victoria and a variety of people from all walks of life attended with many just wanting to thank John for his devoted work when they themselves were at the mercy of killing dingoes.

Graham Hillyer spoke of when the dingoes were in big numbers in the Delegate area around the year 2000, with John catching 93 for the year and beside him was Tommy Kimber who was trapping in Victoria and caught 108 for the year.

Graham spoke of when he had to approach John and had to tell him that the funding had been reduced by National Parks so his hours were to be cut. John said that if the Board still paid his travel he would trap for nothing as the dingoes were killing on a number of properties and he could not leave the farmers to the mercy of the dingoes. Such was the devotion of John to the job of “doggin”. John started working with Graham in 1974 in the Bombala/ Delegate area. They had a great working relationship and both did many extra unpaid hours to stem the sheep killing done by the dingoes.

Below is a short review of John’s life in John’s own words.

“I got into dingo trapping when one day my father and I returned home after mustering bullocks from my mountain lease on the Brown Mountain. My property was called “The Nunnock” and alongside of me was my parent’s property called “The Ranch”.

“The properties were at the bottom of the Brown Mountain, and when we rode home we found many of the wethers’ killed or bitten by dingoes. This was a big loss to the family farm as at the time things were tough on the land. I went and purchased six dingo traps from Hobb’s (general store at Bemboka) for 30 bob ($3 dollars each) and went trapping to stop these dingoes from killing the remaining wethers.

“After all my years working on the dingo, I believe the Dingo is the cruellest killer in all of Australia and when it comes to sheep, the dingo is ruthless and relentless. The sheep suffer horrendous injuries with their hamstrings muscles pulled out,

kidneys eaten, their crutch ripped out and guts torn out and the sheep walking around treading on them.

“One can only imagine the agony and pain that sheep go through at the hands of these killers. On top of all this the dingoes eat some of these sheep alive and the sheep never make a sound.

“It used to sadden me no end to see this slaughter. The dingo is by far the most ruthless killer bettered by no other animal in Australia. To add to this he is doing the same to our native animals. Many a time I have seen kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, wombats, tiger quolls and bandicoots killed by the dingoes.

“With the help of an ex war veteran Dick Fulton, my mentor, I learnt how to dingo trap and got my first full time trapping job in 1963 in the Badja country east of Cooma as the dingoes were killing at the time. I started with a threemonth trial and my boss was Ted Shorrock, Chairman of the Southern Tablelands Dingo Destruction Board with Arnold Blyton local grazier and scalp passer for that dingo area. All work was done from horseback as there was no fire trails and I was paid 19 pound per week plus a horse allowance and four pound for dingo scalps. At the time shearers were earning 50 pound approximately per week so the money was not great and I trapped 40 dingoes for the year in the Badja/ Jerangle/ Kybeyan area. I camped in old huts or just in the bush anywhere where the dingo killing was active.

“We, the trappers, were struggling to hold the dingoes back, there were five trappers spread from Nerriga to Eden on the Easter Fall country and coastal areas. The trappers were Joe Gowan, Horace Ramsey, Harold Farrell, John Venus and myself. The country I controlled was East Monaro from the Brown Mountain to Jerangle.

“The Dingo Destruction Board started aerial baiting in 1965/1966. The Board bought poisoned camel meat baits.

They were small and had cellophane paper wrapped around them like minties. They flew over the dingo areas dropping baits. My first thought that this would not work and I told the Dingo Destruction Board that I doubted if the control would work. The dingo numbers never changed so the Dingo Destruction Board approached me to do aerial baiting my way.

“In 1967 I took over and I changed to bigger meat baits with 1080 poison. I had become very familiar with all the country as I had ridden a horse over most of it and with this knowledge it became very handy for the aerial baiting.

I started north of Nerriga and navigated a fixed wing Cessna and flew up to seven days to cover the country along the eastern fall country and finished on the Victoria Boarder. I

never blanket poisoned but I knew the dingoes travel paths and breeding areas. The intervals between bait drops varied between 20 and 30 kilometres.

“The year before aerial baiting the five trappers caught 130 dingoes between them in that country but after a few years I was the only one left as the other trappers had either retired or took on other jobs such was the effect of the aerial baiting. The results to show how effective aerial baiting are as follows: In 1969 I trapped 13 dingoes; 1970 - 14 dingoes; 1971 - 20 dingoes; and 1972 - 10 dingoes. This was over the whole five dingo areas. Such were the results that the aerial baiting achieved. The cost saved by me being the only trapper and with the aerial baiting was high. The first aerial baiting total cost was approximately $2,000. All areas still had sheep and sheep killing dropped to practically zero.

“I aerial baited for the next 17 years over most of the Monaro and just trapped the hot spots. I trapped at Nungatta, Moyura, Yaouk, Brindabella, Wee Jasper, Jerangle, Nerriga, Eden, Kybeyan, Willis, Delegate, all over the place.

“In 1973 Yaouk had an outbreak of dingoes killing and I was sent to Yarrangobilly in the Kosciuszko National Park to trap as there was a build-up of dingoes behind Yaouk and this was going to help. I trapped for six weeks and caught white, yellow and some brindle bobtail dingoes. One day I had the scalps hanging up to dry around the hut and the National Park Ranger saw how many scalps I had. He told me I was catching too many. I replied to him that was what I was there to do - to ease the pressure of too many dogs coming from the National Park onto sheep country. The ranger was not happy. To overcome my problem with the ranger I just shifted my scalps into the bush and carried on trapping and he was none the wiser.

“In the autumn a few years later I was trapping west of Tantangara. I was camped up there and all control work was done off horseback. I was going pretty well and I kept working week by week as the snow was not far away. One night a big dumping of snow fell and covered my trap line.

All I could do was leave the traps under the snow. I went back at the end of winter when things had started to thaw and as I ran my trap line I had two more dingoes in the traps just caught - a healthy white bitch and a big yellow dog. The traps were frozen for over three months but would still go off on the thaw.

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John Coman with his best doggin’ horse, Big Dan.

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under pressure, the National Parks relented as the dingoes were killing on a 50 mile front. Tommy Kimber and I trapped over 200 dingoes as well as poisoning many more.

In that year, I trapped 93 and Tommy trapped 108.

“The following year I trapped 48 and Tommy trapped 88 and in the run of trapping I caught 22 young yellow bitches in a row and Tommy caught 16 young bitches in a row, a total of 38. I soon worked out what was going on. Rumour had it that dingo breeders were releasing dingoes into the bush. You can make your own mind up but I reckon Tommy and I proved it with our traps. We still trapped a lot of dingoes that year but were headed in the right direction as far as dingo control was concerned. It was tough watching many good farming people struggle with all the sheep killings, week in and week out, real tough.

“At Nerriga one September I rode across a flat with very little coverage only Poa tussocks and I saw a black and tan bitch run out the other side only 20 yards away and she was full of milk. I searched until I found the pups and when I did there were five young dingo pups in the bottom of an anthill. They did not have their eyes open and I knew the bitch would not come back as they seldom do once disturbed. I took the pups and put them on a local sheep bitch that was full of milk and she rared them for the CSIRO as I had given them over for research. There was one snow white, two yellow and two black and tans from this black and tan dingo bitch. The CSIRO crossbred some of these dingoes for their research one being with a beagle, and they got pretty yellow lop eared dingo cross pups as you would expect.

“The big change came for the worse in 1986 when a change of government saw Neville Wran gain power and one of his Ministers Bob Carr sacked all the Directors and trappers of the Southern Tablelands Dingo Destruction Board and handed dingo control over to National Parks and that’s when the rot set in.

“National Parks had little or no experience in dingo control and shut the trappers out of important dingo control areas. The dingoes bred up over the next few years and out they come killing livestock or anything that got in their way and on properties that had never had dingo trouble before and renowned sheep areas went under, such was the carnage the dingoes did.

“The trappers were only allowed to trap about 3km into the National Parks, so within three to four years the dingoes were in plague proportions and in areas adjoining National Parks like Adaminaby, Yaouk, Snowy Plain, Ingebyra, Shannon’s Flat, Wee Jasper, Naas in the ACT, Kybeyan, Delegate, Bombala, Badja and Jerangle recorded sheep kills due to the dingo. Any area joining these National Parks suffered big losses.

“The meetings that followed between angry landholders and National Park personnel became hostile and in my opinion the National Park did not understand the trouble landholders were having and did not understand dingo movement, because if they had, they would not have made the decision they did.

“On a coastal property the dingoes John Coman and Graham Hilyer at John’s testimonial dinner. were biting and killing weaner calves such was their over-population. From memory, 14 Hereford weaner calves “In that same year the drought was bad. Water was were killed on one occasion. On another occasion I was working down the coast in the Narooma area and was scarce and it drove all the kangaroos from deep in the after killing dingoes and on this occasion this dingo was National Park bush on to Merrambego, a large open area also killing Koalas as I found one dead - killed by dingoes. of about 1,000 acres inside the National Park. It was once a sheep and cattle farm. The Kangaroos got so poor that They will kill anything that hops, jumps or moves.

“Another time down the coast I trapped a sheep-killing they could not jump, and many big old kangaroos just lay dingo and on his neck he had 10 or 11 paralyses ticks as there. The kangaroos had the place eaten out and the Poa this was the only area that the dingo could not bite out the tussocks looked like small shaving brushes, chewed into ticks. The ticks had latched on so he had tried to scratch the ground. Then a big fall of snow occurred and killed them out and he had his neck scratched raw. This dingo hundreds. There were dead kangaroos everywhere - piled was still going strong - the coast dingoes have immunity to up in gullies under trees, anywhere at all. Sometimes six or seven were dead in the breaks of gullies trying to get away the ticks after all these years.

“In 1996 aerial baiting was banned across all land from the cold. I don’t know how many cold nights over tenures as research on 1080 was carried out to see the many years I spent camped out, not far from sheep camps affects 1080 was having on the endangered Spotted Quoll. waiting to shoot problem killing dingoes in the moonlight or It took 10 years and thousands of sheep to get slaughtered at dawn in the grey light just to try and stop sheep being to get it re-introduced. I maintained the endangered slaughtered.

“Over the 44 years I am proud of the trappers that I species with the way I did the aerial baiting and I proved this over 17 years. There is plenty of Tiger Quoll about in taught. The first was Bill Morris who traps at Wee Jasper the bush if you know where and how to look for them, for the RLPP; Tommy Kimber who traps in Victoria for the but the National Parks had to learn this themselves; they DPI; Scott Guthrie NPWS trapper; Warren Schofield former PP Board, NPWS, and State Forest trapper; and Roger should have got on a horse and come with me.

“In the year 2000 with the drought on, the dingoes hit Roach former NPWS trapper. It saddens me greatly that hard, real hard in the Delegate area near Byadbo part of two of my pupils aren’t “doggin” as they both have proven Kosciuszko National Park and killed on many properties. their skill and would be valuable now the way the dingoes The killings were too many to count. They slaughtered are running the mountains and with so many sheep hundreds of sheep. I had trouble getting back into the paddocks destocked. One day they might get back into it National Park as they said I could only go back no more - their knowledge won’t go astray.

“There is no better predator in the mountains than the than two to three kilometres but I said that it would be impossible for me to get enough control so eventually dingo with their hearing, sight and smell. No other animal

can match the dingo - he is supreme. In the 44 years of trapping dingoes they have been exactly the same, they have not changed a bit from the day I started till the day I finished.

“I will tell you where the dingo control is headed with all the changes that have taken place. By far the biggest mistake was in 1986 with the sacking of the Dingo Destruction Board and the National Parks shutting the trappers out of the mountains. From that day onwards the dingo has been getting the upper hand. “The doggin” job has been heading downhill and many options that I used for control are now illegal. When I had aerial baiting in full swing my way I only had to trap 15 or 20 dingoes a year over the whole of Monaro and every area was still carrying sheep, unlike today. I still maintain that my control methods were by far the better system for controlling dingoes and conserving the Australian native species especially the endangered spotted quoll.

“I have seen over my time the dingo control turn full circle from when trappers were struggling to hold the dingo back, to getting on top of the dingoes with aerial baiting, seeing the mountains become National Parks. Then the trappers were shut out of the mountains and limited dingo control, to where the dingoes breed up and go on slaughtering sheep and good farming country gets destocked and sold off.

“The last dingo I trapped was on Cambalong Station on September 19, 2006. This property is west of Bombala and backs onto Merriangahh Nature Reserve (Blake’s Lease). I trapped the yellow dingo in open country. I pulled my traps up on my 78th birthday on October 18, 2006 and retired. It was a very sad day for me.

“I backed myself in the mountains I loved. I was at home there and I had good dogs and some top horses, the best being “Big Dan”. He would follow me to world’s end. As a “dogger”, although trying at times, I loved doing the job. I would not have changed my life for anything and was proud of my achievements. I always tried to do my best.

“I don’t know how many dingoes I have trapped - I suppose it was upwards of 1400 and I poisoned many more. There are a lot of dingoes in the mountains, something that many people don’t understand, and I feel that the dingoes were in the best position and I believe the dingoes have open slather now. I feel sorry for any farms backing onto the mountains. Many sheep areas have gone under and are destocked because of dingoes and the dingoes have not finished yet. The dingoes will keep coming .... I know them”.

John Coman The Dingo Trapper I have seen the dingo kill and slaughter I have seen the dingo move and spread I have chased him in the mountains And some things must be said.

I have battled for over 40 years Through rain and wind and snow To stop the dingoes killing With my traps and packhorse in toe So may the Monaro have sheep, With plenty of healthy spring lambs And not become empty A non-productive land.

So lace my bones with Strychnine And leave me where I lie So I can go on killing Dingoes Long after I have died

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sbs one Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G, CC) Totally Wild. (C, CC) The Workers. (P, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (PG, CC) The Doctors. (PG, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, CC) Judge Judy. (PG, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) Huey’s Kitchen. (G, CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) The Project. (CC) Rules Of Engagement. (PG, CC) House. (M, CC) Movie: American Dreamz.

(PG, 06, R, CC) Dennis Quaid, Mandy Moore, Sam Golzari, Hugh Grant.

Contestants on a musical talent show eagerly compete for the attention of the judges, including the president of the United States, unaware that one participant has a deadly agenda.

The Late Show With David Letterman. (PG) Infomercials. (PG, R) Bayless Conley. (PG) Jesse Duplantis. (PG)

6.00 Japanese News.

6.15 Chinese News.

6.45 Soccer. UEFA Europa League.

Matchday 4. Atletico Madrid v Udinese.

9.10 WorldWatch.

1.30 Insight. (R, CC) 2.30 Living Black. (R, CC) 3.00 Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) 3.30 Al Jazeera News. (CC) 4.00 The Journal. (CC) 4.30 PBS NewsHour. (CC) 5.30 Global Village: French Coastlines – Douarnenez To Saint-Nazaire Pt 2.

(G, CC) 6.00 Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 Coast: Felixstowe To Margate.

(Final, PG, R, CC) 8.30 As It Happened: Spitfire Women.

(PG, R, CC) Explores the efforts of a band of female World War II pilots.

9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.00 Happy Hookers. (M, CC) 10.55 Movie: The Man Who Loves.

(MA15+, 08) 12.35 South Park. (M, R, CC) 2.00 WeatherWatch Overnight.

5.00 WeatherWatch & Music.

5.05 WorldWatch.

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Rage. (G) Rage. (PG) Choccywoccydoodah. (G, R, CC) Minuscule. (G, R) The Good Cook. (G, R, CC) Foreign Correspondent. (R, CC) Australian Story. (R, CC) Basketball. WNBL. West Coast Waves v Townsville Fire. From Western Australian Basketball Centre, Perth.

Soccer. W-League. Week 3. Perth Glory v Adelaide United. From nib Stadium, Perth, WA. Bowls. Test Series. Australia v South Africa. From Moonta Memorial Park Bowling Club, South Australia.

Planet Food. (G, R, CC) Gardening Australia. (G, CC) News. (CC) Doc Martin. (CC) Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG, R, CC) While holidaying on an island off the coast of Devon, Hercule Poirot investigates the death of another holiday-maker’s flirtatious wife.

Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (CC) Hosted by Jonathan Ross.

Trial & Retribution. (M, R, CC) Rage. (MA15+) Rage. (PG)

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Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. (G, R) Handy Manny. (G, R) Weekend Sunrise. (CC) Saturday Disney. (G, CC) Horse Racing. (CC) Spring Carnival.

Stakes Day. Featuring the Group 1 Emirates Stakes, a quality handicap run over 1600m. From Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne. Hosted by Bruce McAvaney, Francesca Cumani, Richard Freedman and Simon Marshall. Presenters include Johanna Griggs, Matthew White, Sonia Kruger, Rachael Finch, Hamish McLachlan, Michael Felgate and Neil Kearney.

Sydney Weekender. (G) News. (CC) Movie: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.

(PG, 82, R, CC) Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Peter Coyote. When an alien spacecraft is disturbed in a Los Angeles suburb, one of its crew members is left behind and befriended by a 10-year-old boy.

Movie: Transporter 3. (M, 08, CC) Jason Statham, Robert Knepper, Natalya Rudakova.

That ’70s Show. (PG, R, CC) Grey’s Anatomy. (M, R, CC) Home Shopping. (G)

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Go, Diego! Go! (G, R) Dora The Explorer. (G, R) Weekend Today: Saturday. (CC) Saturday Kerri-Anne. (G, CC) Kids’ WB. (G) Ben 10: Ultimate Alien. (G) The Looney Tunes Show. (G) Dennis & Gnasher. (R, CC) Pixel Pinkie. (R, CC) Wakkaville. (R, CC) G2G: Got To Go. (R, CC) Snake Tales. (R, CC) Rock Eisteddfod Challenge. (G) Sade Live In Concert: Behind The Scenes.

Antiques Roadshow. (G, CC) News. (CC) Getaway. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Funniest Home Videos. (PG, CC) Movie: 17 Again. (PG, 09, R, CC) Movie: The Bucket List.

(M, 07, R, CC) Movie: The Dead Pool. (M, 88, R, CC) Spyforce. (PG, R) Rugby League. Four Nations.

England v Australia.

Newstyle Direct. (G) Creflo A Dollar. (PG) Skippy. (G, R)

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9.00 Insiders. (CC) 10.00 Inside Business.

(CC) 10.30 Offsiders. (CC) 11.00 Asia Pacific Focus. (CC) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (G, CC) 12.00 Landline. (CC) 1.00 7.30 ACT. (R, CC) 1.30 Message Stick. (G, R, CC) 2.00 Snow Leopard: Beyond The Myth. (G, R, CC) 3.00 Wagner And Me. (G, R, CC) 4.30 First Tuesday Book Club With Jennifer Byrne. (G, R, CC) 5.00 Art Nation. (CC) 5.30 Dance Academy. (G, R, CC) 6.00 Life: Hunters And Hunted. (G, R, CC) 6.50 Minuscule. (G, R) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 Restoration Home. (New series, CC) 8.30 The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency.

(Final, PG, CC) 9.30 Grumpy Guide To... (M, R, CC) 10.00 Compass. (PG, CC) 10.30 Pride And Prejudice. (G, R, CC) 11.25 Ladies Of Letters. (M, R, CC) 11.50 Order In The House. (CC) 12.50 Restoration Home. (G, R, CC) 1.50 Lilies. (M, R, CC) 2.40 Jennifer Byrne Presents: Hoaxes.

(G, R, CC) 3.15 To The Manor Bowen. (PG, R, CC) 4.00 Rage. (G, R) 5.00 Art Nation. (G, R, CC) 5.30 At The Movies. (R, CC)

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Garner Ted Armstrong. (G) Creflo A. Dollar. (G) Weekend Sunrise. (CC) Kochie’s Business Builders. (G, CC) Possum’s Club. (G) Breaking The Magician’s Code: Magic’s Secrets Revealed.

(PG, R, CC) That ’70s Show. (PG, R, CC) Motor Racing. (CC) V8 Utes. From Surfers Paradise Street Circuit, Queensland. Hosted by Aaron Noonan and Steven Johnson.

Tornado Rampage. (PG, R, CC) Movie: Finding Neverland.

(PG, 04, R, CC) Fawlty Towers. (PG, R, CC) High Road, Low Road. (Final, R, CC) News. (CC) Sunday Night. (CC) Wild Boys. (PG, CC) Bones. (M, R, CC) Castle. (M, R, CC) Royal Pains. (M, CC) Forensic Investigators: Australia’s True Crimes: Janet Phillips. (M, R, CC) Grey’s Anatomy. (M, R, CC) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

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Go, Diego! Go! (G, R) Dora The Explorer. (G, R) Weekend Today. (CC) Wide World Of Sports. (G, CC) Australian Fishing Championships.

(Return, G) Cybershack. (PG) Experience Europe. (Final, G, R) The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air. (G, R) The Celebrity Apprentice.

(PG, R, CC) Manly Surf. (G) News. (CC) Antiques Roadshow. (G, CC) News. (CC) Frozen Planet. (PG, CC) 60 Minutes. (CC) Underbelly: Razor. (Final, M, CC) Person Of Interest. (M, CC) Prime Suspect. (M, R, CC) Flashpoint. (M, CC) The Baron. (PG, R) Spyforce. (PG, R) Primetime: Crime: Jensen Murder.

(M, R) Danoz Direct. (G) Good Morning America: Sunday Edition. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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ABC News Breakfast. (CC) News. (CC) Business Today. (CC) Backyard Science. (G, R, CC) Waterworks. (G, R, CC) Landline. (R, CC) Midday Report. (CC) Monarch Of The Glen. (G, R, CC) A Poet’s Guide To Britain. (G, R, CC) Bed Of Roses. (PG, R, CC) Children’s Programs.

Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon Of The Somme. (G, CC) Animal Rites. (G, R, CC) News. (CC) 7.30. (CC) Australian Story. (CC) Four Corners. (Final, CC) Media Watch. (Final, CC) Q&A. (CC) Lateline. (CC) Lateline Business. (R, CC) Darling Buds Of May. (PG, R, CC) Monarch Of The Glen. (PG, R, CC) Movie: The Man Who Lost His Head.

(PG, 07, R, CC) Bowls. Test Series.

Australia v South Africa. Replay.

Rage. (G, R) Q&A. (Final, R, CC)

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Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: Never Tell Me Never. (M, 98, R, CC) Dr Oz. (PG) Border Security USA. (PG, R, CC) Toybox. (P, CC) It’s Academic. (C, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) The X Factor. (PG, CC) Body Of Proof. (M, CC) An imprisoned felon and former drug user becomes the lead suspect in the killing of an expert equestrienne who ran a vocational program for inmates.

Dual Suspects: Murder In Modesto.

(M, CC) Documents the investigation into the murder of a young mother in her home in Modesto, California, killed just mere metres from her sleeping daughter.

30 Rock. (PG, R, CC) Sea Snakes Of Marion Reef. (G, R) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

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Today. (CC) Kerri-Anne. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Alive And Cooking. (G, CC) The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) The View. (PG, CC) Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (CC) Hi-5. (P, CC) Pyramid. (C, CC) News. (CC) Hot Seat. (G, CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) The Celebrity Apprentice. (CC) The Big Bang Theory. (PG, CC) The Mentalist. (M, CC) Lisbon is reunited with her brother, a bounty hunter pursuing a bail jumper.

CSI: Miami. (M, CC) CSI: Miami. (M, R, CC) Better With You. (PG, CC) WIN News. (CC) Undercovers. (M) The Avengers. (PG, R) Entertainment Tonight. (R, CC) Danoz Direct. (G) Good Morning America. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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(CC) 9.30 Business Today. (CC) 10.00 Behind The News. (CC) 10.25 Australia’s Heritage. (R, CC) 10.30 Australian Prime Ministers. (CC) 10.35 Naturally Australia. (R, CC) 10.50 Our Animals. (G, R) 11.00 Big Ideas. (CC) 12.00 Midday Report. (CC) 12.30 Breathing Fire: Secret Weapon Of The Somme. (R, CC) 1.20 The Cook And The Chef Moments. (R, CC) 1.35 Meerkat Manor. (R, CC) 2.00 Bed Of Roses. (PG, R, CC) 3.00 Children’s Programs.

6.00 The Private Life Of… Chickens. (CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 7.30. (CC) 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. (CC) 8.30 Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day. (Final, M, CC) 9.30 United States Of Tara. (M, CC) 9.55 Artscape: Ballroom Rules. (M, CC) 10.25 Lateline. (CC) 11.00 Lateline Business. (R, CC) 11.30 Four Corners. (Final, R, CC) 12.15 Media Watch. (Final, G, R, CC) 12.30 Movie: Drive, He Said. (M, 71, R, CC) 2.10 Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day. (Final, M, R, CC) 3.00 Big Ideas. (R, CC) 4.00 Rage. (G, R) 5.00 Strictly Speaking. (G, R, CC) 5.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R, CC)

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Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: Deep Family Secrets.

(M, 97, R, CC) Dr Oz. (PG) Border Security USA. (PG, R, CC) Toybox. (P, CC) It’s Academic. (C, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) The X Factor. (PG, CC) Australia’s Got Amazing Talent. (CC) Parenthood. (PG, CC) Adam and Crosby prepare their new music studio in order to impress their first potential client. An exhausted Kristina dives back into parenting.

Drew receives some advice from Amber. With a little prompting from Zeek, Julia and Joel have doubts about their adoption plan.

Dinner Date. (PG, CC) Parks And Recreation. (PG) House Calls To The Rescue. (G, R, CC) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

Today. (CC) Kerri-Anne. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Alive And Cooking. (G, CC) The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) The View. (PG, CC) Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (CC) Hi-5. (P, CC) Pyramid. (C, CC) News. (CC) Hot Seat. (G, CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) A Current Affair. (CC) The Celebrity Apprentice. (CC) The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R, CC) Two And A Half Men. (M, CC) Two And A Half Men. (PG, R, CC) Survivor: South Pacific. (PG, CC) The Joy Of Sets. (Final, M, CC) Embarrassing Bodies. (M, CC) WIN News. (CC) 20/20. (CC) Entertainment Tonight. (R, CC) Matlock Police. (M, R) Danoz Direct. (G) Good Morning America. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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Breakthrough With Tony Robbins.

(PG) Saving Kids. (PG, R, CC) Making Tracks. (G) Escape With ET. (G) News. (CC) Holiday Dream Team. (PG, CC) Movie: The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising. (PG, 07, R, CC) Alexander Ludwig, Ian McShane, Christopher Eccleston.

Movie: Die Hard 2. (M, 90, R, CC) Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia. A police officer becomes involved in a hostage situation at an airport while waiting for his wife’s plane to arrive.

Movie: Children Of The Corn.

(MA15+, 09, R) Infomercials. (PG, R) Bayless Conley. (G) It Is Written. (PG) Hour Of Power. (G)

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Mass For You At Home. (G) Hillsong. (G) Totally Wild. (R, CC) Pearlie. (R, CC) Totally Australia: Human Sprawl.

(G, R) The Hot 30 Countdown. (G) The Hot 30 Countdown. (PG) The Biggest Loser. (PG) Totally Australia: City Fringe. (PG, R) Sydney Eisteddfod: 2011 Dance Of Champions. (G) Jon & Kate Plus 8. (PG) Meet The Press. (CC) The Bolt Report. (CC) News. (CC) Merlin. (PG, CC) Junior MasterChef. (G, CC) Terra Nova. (M, CC) Ringer. (M, CC) Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Valencian Grand Prix. From Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Valencia, Spain.

Hosted by Greg Rust, Daryl Beattie and Craig Baird.

Infomercials. (PG, R) Enjoying Everyday Life With Joyce Meyer. (PG) Kenneth Copeland. (PG) Religion. (PG)

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Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G, CC) Totally Wild. (C, CC) The Workers. (P, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (PG, CC) The Doctors. (PG, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, CC) Judge Judy. (PG, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) Huey’s Kitchen. (G, CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) The Project. (CC) Junior MasterChef. (G, CC) The kids head to Disneyland, where they must work in pairs alongside a classic character to create a dish inspired by the location.

To Be Advised.

Law & Order: SVU. (M, R, CC) Detectives Benson and Stabler go undercover as a married couple looking to spice up their love life at a swingers’ club.

Good News World. (M) David Letterman. (PG) Infomercials. (PG, R) Religion. (PG)

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Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G, CC) Totally Wild. (C, CC) The Workers. (P, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (PG, CC) The Doctors. (PG, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, CC) Judge Judy. (PG, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) Huey’s Kitchen. (G, CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) The Project. (CC) Modern Family. (PG, CC) Modern Family. (PG, R, CC) NCIS. (M, CC) After the husband of Gibbs’ and Fornell’s ex-wife is kidnapped, the team joins forces with the FBI to investigate.

NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, CC) A former Marine who was dishonourably discharged and accused of murder, claims he was framed for the crime.

NCIS: Los Angeles. (M, R, CC) The Late Show With David Letterman. (PG) Infomercials. (PG, R) Religion. (PG)

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WorldWatch.

Hindi News.

Arabic News.

Russian News.

Turkish News.

Salome. (PG, R) In Mondrian’s Studio. (PG) James Rhodes: Piano Man: Beethoven. (PG) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Who Do You Think You Are? Catherine Freeman. (G, R, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Big, Bigger, Biggest: Skyscraper.

(G, R, CC) MythBusters: Phonebook Friction.

(PG, R, CC) RocKwiz. (M, CC) Music quiz show, featuring the former frontman of the Giants of Science, Ben Salter, and New Zealand-born singer-songwriter Kimbra. Hosted by Julia Zemiro.

Movie: My Year Without Sex. (M, 09, CC) Sacha Horler, Matt Day, Jonathan Segat.

SOS. (M) South Park. (M, R) WeatherWatch Overnight.

Latin American News.

Portuguese News.

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WorldWatch.

PopAsia. (G) UEFA Europa League Highlights.

Soccer. Match highlights.

UEFA Champions League Magazine.

Speedweek.

Al Jazeera News. (CC) Hitler’s Bodyguard: Poison Gas Plot In The Bunker. (Final, M, R, CC) A Fork In Asia. (G, R, CC) Living Black. (CC) Cycling Central.

Thalassa: Salt Mine Of Araya/ Round The World From School.

(G, R, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Lost Worlds: The Bible: A History – Creation. (New series, G, CC) Dateline. (Final, CC) JFK: 3 Shots That Changed America. (PG, R, CC) Part 1 of 2.

Miniseries: Ship Of No Return: The Last Voyage Of The Gustloff.

(M, 08, R) Movie: Hawaii, Oslo. (M, 04, R) WeatherWatch Overnight.

WeatherWatch & Music.

Korean News.

Japanese News.

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WorldWatch.

Russian News.

Turkish News.

Dateline. (R, CC) Insight. (R, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) Al Jazeera News. (CC) The Journal. (CC) FIFA Futbol Mundial.

The Crew. (G) Living Black. (R, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) World News Australia. (CC) William Shatner’s Weird Or What?

Ancient Mysteries. (Final, PG, CC) Kill Arman. (PG, CC) Arman travels to Okinawa, the birthplace of karate.

South Park. (M, CC) Butters is diagnosed with multiple personality disorder.

World News Australia. (CC) Housos. (MA15+, CC) Skins. (MA15+, CC) The World Game. (R) Living Black. (R, CC) Movie: Campfire. (MA15+, 04, R) WeatherWatch Overnight.

WeatherWatch & Music.

Korean News.

Japanese News.

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Hindi News.

Arabic News.

Russian News.

Turkish News.

Movie: Look At Me. (M, 04, R) Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) Al Jazeera News. (CC) The Journal. (CC) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Global Village: Visions Of Italy – Southern Style Pt 1. (G, R, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Insight. (Final, CC) Breaking Into Europe. (PG, CC) While two reporters follow illegal immigrants on their quest to reach the UK, journalist Evan Davis explores what Britain and the rest of Europe is doing to stem the “human tide”.

World News Australia. (CC) Hot Docs: Sérgio. (PG, R, CC) Movie: Zion And His Brother.

(M, 09) La Vida Loca. (M, R) WeatherWatch Overnight.

WeatherWatch & Music.

Korean News.

Japanese News.

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Class Corner

Wednesday November 2, 2011

Hanna going to the baaber to raise funds

Hanna prior to her full-length fleece.

Hanna looking ready for a shave with the students of Jerangle Public School.

Jerangle Public will add a unique touch to this month’s Rotary Markets on Sunday The twelve students at the school have been intimately involved in Hanna’s bringing November 20 when they publicly rid their poddy lamb, Hanna, of her first fleece before up, feeding her each day and always being there for those much loved pats. the warmer weather.

“It’ll be good for the markets, something quite different,” Jerangle Public Principal, The shearing will act as a fundraiser for the school’s new playground area. People Sonja Thorvaldson, said. are invited to guess the weight of Hanna’s fleece for a small donation of $2 with the One of the students’ fathers is a shearer and will do the honours on the day. winning guesser (closest to the correct weight) receiving a prize, kindly donated by People are encouraged to come to the markets next month, keep their eyes peeled Bush Basics. for Hanna and support one of our local schools in the region.

Tennis at Dalgety

Kindy start program Cooma and Cooma North Public Schools have been holding their Kindy Start programs in recent weeks.

The programs consisted of an afternoon where the children who are enrolled at the school for 2012 visited the school for a brief orientation to

make their introduction to school next year a little more comfortable.

Activities varied between schools, ranging from reading and singing to group activities with some of the older students.

Students of Dalgety Public school have been enjoying learning how to play tennis, coached by tennis coach Tom Perea of Cooma.

Pictured, some of the students busy at the nets during one of the sessions last week.

Above: Kindy Start children at Cooma Public on Thursday October 27 with teachers, Mrs Deb Geach and Miss Brooke Askell.

Left: Samuel Pavere with his 2012 school buddy, Ben Hopkins at Cooma North Public School.

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Monaro Merino Association: MMA President: Mark Pendergast Ph: 6453 5559 | MMA Vice President: Simon Kig Ph: 6453 7199 | MMA Secretary/Treasurer: Sue Clayton Ph: 6456 3735

Monaro Merino Week begins this saturday with ram sales at Avonside and Manawa Studs. Photo of Monaro Merinos by Geneveive Van Gemert.

Monaro Merino Association president’s message With wool and sheep prices the best that For the past 150 years on the Monaro, Merino they have been for more than 20 years, the breeders have been focused on breeding sheep advantages of running Merinos was that are suited to the cold and harsh climates of clear for all to see over the last 12 the Monaro. They have a long-held reputation months, highlighting the Merino as for producing top quality wool on a large the breed you can bank on. framed and highly productive sheep.

For those who have stuck with The Monaro Merino Association will Merinos through the bad times hold its annual Monaro Merino Week the rewards are now there to be commencing on Saturday November 5, reaped. It’s just a matter of ensuring with ram sales this season also at record correct management practices. highs I expect the trend on the Monaro Breeders of the modern to be no different given the Merino are to be quality of rams up for offer. congratulated on I would like to welcome all maintaining their focus visiting and locals alike to on producing quality Monaro Merino Week and wools on a highly I encourage anyone with productive, fertile a passion for the wool sheep. industry that this is a A well-run Merino week not to be missed. enterprise has proven to be more profitable Mark Pendergast than a prime lamb, MMA President cattle or cropping Cottage Park Stud enterprise.

COOMA LIVESTOCK SELLING CENTRE Sheep Sales Alternate Mondays in season (October to July) and special breeder sales.

Cattle Sales Thursday sales held monthly and For enquires contact the selling agents Cooma Associated Agents.

Cooma-Monaro Shire Council P:(02) 6455 1777

COTTAGE PARK 17th Annual On-Property

OFFERING 70, 1 YEAR OLD RAMS

RAM SALE

WEDNESDAY 9TH NOVEMBER 2011 INSPECTION 8:30AM, SALE 11:30AM

On-property Field Day Sun 6th November 2011 9:30am - 5pm

special Autumn calf and breeder sales

Facilities available Truckwash

MERINO STUD FOR ENQUIRES CONTACT: Mark & Jodie Pendergast “Cottage Park”, Cooma NSW 2630 Ph/Fax: (02) 6453 5559 Email: markjodie@hotmail.com

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5th - 9th November 2011

Monaro Merino Association: MMA President: Mark Pendergast Ph: 6453 5559 | MMA Vice President: Simon King Ph:6453 7199 | MMA Secretary/Treasurer: Sue Clayton Ph: 6456 3735

Middleview Merino Stud Fellow Merino breeders—it is a fantastic time to be involved in the Merino industry with good solid returns to be made from wool and record prices for surplus sheep, up to nearly $300 per head in some parts.

Always keep in mind that you can only sell them once but shear them five times and so the most profit to be made at the moment is with a self replacing Merino flock. There is still a huge difference between the bottom 20 percent and the top 20 percent, up to $60/ head /year difference as is shown through wether trial data. The two main drivers of profit in a Merino flock are fibre diameter and greasy fleece weight. Middle View Merino’s place emphasis on breeding sheep, with wools that test well and have good greasy fleece weight, on a sound uncomplicated frame.

Since the start of the stud in 1977 we have lowered our micron by 2.8microns and have lifted our wool cut by 3kg’s, this has put us into that top 20 percent of genetics that are the most profitable. eg The Glasson family, Jimenbuen Past Co placed fourth out of some 50 teams in the Peter Westblade Memorial Merino Challenge held at the Temora research station using Middle View genetics.

This is the only true national trial with every wool growing state represented, a fantastic result. The other two profit drivers are body weight and fertility or above average lambing percentages. Extra body weight and frame size will demand more money from the butcher (more kilo’s = more $) as well the restocker will normally pay a bit more because bigger sheep rare more lambs and lamb a lot easier which will help him particularly if he joins them to a terminal sire.

Better fertility is a profit driver simply because the more lambs you have the more you can cull to enhance your keepers and have a bigger line to sell both as culls and at five years of age (more sheep to sell = more $). Enter the Poll Merino- it has good body weight and is extremely fertile. This year at Middle View Merino’s we tailed 118 percent on joining with the Poll ewes doing 124 percent with exactly the same management.

This is the fourth year in a row of achieving 7-12 percent more lambs. With very good wool cuts and a positive micron, they are extremely profitable sheep.

There will be about 40 percent poll rams in this years’ on property ram sale.

Mikala Walters with last year’s top-priced ram.

Some highlights for Middle View Merinos in the last year (apart from Jimenbuen Past Co great effort in the PWMMC at Temora) have been achieving the best on property sale average on the Monaro @ $1983.

Winning junior champion poll ram; winning champion fine wool poll ram; winning grand champion poll ram and then selling that ram for $20000 to Rogara Merino Stud Goulburn, all at Great Southern Supreme Merino.

We will not be participating in the MMA field day but prefer to do private inspections by appointment.

Our 21st on property ram sale is on Tuesday November 8 at 5.30 pm with inspections from 2pm, contact Bob on 64566744 or your stock and station agency.

Cottage Park Merino Stud

Cottage Park Merino Stud is located 25km southwest of Cooma.

The stud was founded in 1953 by John Shiels, a third generation Merino breeder.

Foundation stock were purchased from some of the oldest Riverina studs.

Over the years the stud became renowned for its heavy cutting wool qualities on large framed sheep.

The stud has enjoyed many success stories from selling rams in every state in Australia.

Leading production trails, they have also proven their ability to contend with the elements of the harsh Monaro environment and have developed into a leading Merino strain.

Through the use of an extensive AI program, some of the country’s leading sires and have been chosen to introduce new and necessary genetics to help achieve long term breeding goals:

Maintain fibre diameter of 18 to 19 micron; Maintain and increase fleeceweight consisting of well nourished, soft handling wool.

This year we will be offering 70 large framed, heavy cutting one-year-old rams for auction at Cottage Park on Wednesday November 9, at 11.30am.

With a consistent season, we are pleased with both the growth and appeal of the 2011 sale team, which we believe are very true to type and typify our breeding goals.

For a preview prior to sale day, we extend to you an invitation to join us at our open day on Sunday November 6, from 9.30am to 5pm.

The open day will be held indoors, refreshments and snacks will be provided and sheep can be inspected at your leisure.

We hope to see you there.

5th - 9th November 2011

Monaro Merino Association: MMA President: Mark Pendergast Ph: 6453 5559 | MMA Vice President: Simon King Ph:6453 7199 | MMA Secretary/Treasurer: Sue Clayton Ph: 6456 3735

Veteran auctioneer set to ‘ride into the sunset’ This Monaro Merino Week marks the end of a long and though semi-retired, he was still selling in up to three states and the sheep cutting more of it. the sheep are bigger and successful career for stud auctioneer Tony Dowe. a week, which meant he was away from home too much and heavier, but the fleece is finer and the sheep are cutting For a man who originally wanted to be a lawyer, Mr Dowe dealing with too much pressure. more of it than before�. has made a colourful and respected career in the stud stock So next week is it.

Tony is a strong supporter of Monaro livestock. industry.

Tony will officiate at his 21st Middleview ram sale “The Monaro country is conducive to healthy stock.

His last two sales next week, at Middleview on Tuesday and on Tuesday evening, followed by Hazeldean’s sale on ‘The cold but relatively dry climate makes for a sound Hazeldean on Wednesday, will see him completing his 50th Wednesday. constitution and very fertile stock in both sheep and cattle. year selling stud stock and going out on a high note.

Talking about his 50 years selling for Monaro studs, Tony “The country seems to produce great maternal lines�.

His decision to retire was made a few years ago, but the agreed it had been good. He sold his first Hazeldean ram at After 50 years selling for the Litchfield family, Tony said “ industry wouldn’t let him go. Now, however, he is stepping the Goulburn ram sales in 1961. Since then he has officiated you couldn’t work for any better people than the Litchfields. down to care for his wife who has had serious health at every on-property ram, bull and female sale Hazeldean “I believe that good people generally tend to produce concerns. has held. “I’ve done them all� he said. good stock and that’s certainly true of this family.�

However, he is still hoping to do a bit of consultancy and Has he noticed many changes in that time?

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His intention was to work for the company for 12 months, but Always one to bring humour to the auction, Tony Dowe is pictured in the eventually stayed on, Hazeldean “Pope Mobile�. spending three years at Goulburn, two years in Cooma and another three years in Goulburn. “There is no doubt about it. They were 42 Bombala St Cooma NSW 2630 Then followed another two years at Tamworth in a different one of the first, if not the first, to go into T 02 6452 4133 | F 02 6452 3397 capacity. objective measurement. info@nebulacooma.com www.nebulacooma.com By 1984, he was fulltime in stud stock selling and that “Especially in the last 10 to 15 years, necessitated a move to Sydney.

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5th - 9th November 2011

Monaro Merino Association: MMA President: Mark Pendergast Ph: 6453 5559 | MMA Vice President: Simon King Ph:6453 7199 | MMA Secretary/Treasurer: Sue Clayton Ph: 6456 3735

Avonside Merino Stud Avonside Merino Stud was founded in 1990 at the family property “Avonside” near Berridale. The stud moved to its new home “Muniong” between Cooma and Adaminaby in 2010. Our aim to produce large framed, structurally sound sheep, capable of consistently producing heavy fleeces of finemedium wool remains unchanged. Over the years we have reduced adult fibre diameter to 18.5-20 micron whilst still making gains in both wool cuts and bodyweights. Emphasis has been placed on wool quality, which must be stylish, well nourished, long stapled with superior handle and measurements. We believe that this blend of fine-medium wool, combined with high body and fleece weights is consistently the most profitable.

Avonside has been able to achieve these

aims by accessing some of the industry’s best genetics through AI. Leading sires from both Roseville Park and Wurrook have been used with great success.

We were also fortunate to secure the top priced ram at the 2009 Tara Park on Property Ram Sale. This ram was purchased for $7,500 and is a son of the influential TP 4202 sire. Several sons by this ram will be available at this years ram sale. Our most recent additions include an AI. Program to Roseville Park 1864 and the purchase of a $5,000 sire at the Roseville Park On Property Ram Sale.

Our surplus sheep have sold particularly well in recent years with our ewes attracting strong competition. This year we chose to sell our surplus 1½ year old and 5½ year old ewes on Auctions Plus achieving prices of $206 and $172.50 respectively. Older wethers have also capitalised on the current strong mutton markets being sold over the hook and dressing 32kg for a $147.50 return.

Our wool sale results this year have been

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pleasing with our ewes averaging $79 per head.

This year Avonside Merino Stud will be holding a Ram Sale at “Muniong” on Saturday November 5. We will offer 18 Rams through a Helmsmen Auction at 11am with inspections from 10am. Following the Helmsmen sale, private treaty rams will become available for selection. All rams to be offered are September/October 2010 drop, shorn in the first week of March and mid-side sampled in

late September. The 2011 sale rams are well grown and should present well on sale day.

Refreshments and a brabecue will also be available.

Our commitment to the improvement of our sheep and those of our clients remains unchanged and we endeavour to provide affordable, quality rams and a professional service to our clients. We welcome any enquiries and urge interested merino breeders to attend our Sale.

Adina Merino Stud Principals: Ray, Margaret and James Barron Classer: John Williams Ph/Fax: 02 6454 3149/02 64543201 (Ray) Ph/fax: 02 6454 3015/02 6454 3334 (James) Adina Merino Stud was registered in 1986 and breeding quality Merinos is both the business and the passion of long time Monaro local family Ray, Margaret and James Barron. Adina sheep have become renowned for their heavy cutting and superior wool qualities. Over the years the aim has been to firstly lower and then maintain micron without sacrificing fleece weight or fertility. Adina Merino Stud rams are run on the tough Monaro, they have hardy constitutions and fine to fine-medium wool on large frames.

This year Adina Merino Stud will offer 40 oneyear-old rams for auction and the principals are extremely happy with the growth, handle and

wools of this years sale team, which they believe are very true to type and typify their breeding aims.

The last 12 months have seen a significant increase in wool prices, this combined with the best season we have had in many years and premium prices being paid for Merino Ewes, there has never been a better time to join more ewes to Merino Rams. Ray and James are seeing the benefits of the use of selective mating, using sires not only from within the Stud but also sourcing sires from leading Australian Studs to introduce new and desirable genetics to assist in achieving long term goals. This year has seen Adina register a Poll Merino Stud and 2012 will see Poll Merino Rams form a significant part of the Sale team.

The 2011 Sale, will be Adinas 11th Annual stand alone sale and it will be held on Monday November 7 at the AWH Wool Store commencing at 12pm, with inspections available from 10am.

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Cooma Showground will again be agelam with chrome and polish at Saturday’s Motor Fest with more than 300 vehicles expected.

CONGRATULATIONS

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Motorfest to be bigger than ever before This Saturday Cooma Monaro Historic Auto Club’s fifth Bi-annual MOTORFEST, will be bigger than ever..

As a major check point for the Snowy Ride, we can look forward to the presence of thousands of Bikers converging on our town and surrounding areas to not only support the Steven Walter Foundation fundraiser, but also a visitation to our Motorfest, which will be an exciting and interesting distraction for them as well as welcome relief from the road.

Apart from the biggest gathering of cars and machinery on the Monaro, there will be an impressive display of Trucks, Snowy Mountains construction machinery, Race cars, Speed cars, Stationary engines and Tractors.

A feature this year will be a Monster tractor, something new to our show. A huge Aircraft engine with wheels to match the engine is definitely a sight to be seen.

Some examples of what you can expect to see are: EH Holden with a 800 horse power engine.

A Summernats winning Datsun 1600.

A Nissan Skyline with a 900 horsepower engine.

A full Military display of over 15 special World War II vehicles.

Hot Rods and T Buckets.

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Speedway cars old and new.

Truck and Bus display, over 40 vehicles old and new.

A top display of Ford, Holden, Chrysler muscle cars plus many others.

There will be an plenty of trade exhibits and entertainment all day adn into teh night.

There will be a guest appearance by Neil Bates, Australian Rally Champion sponsored by Toyota.

The kid’s auto art competition is happening again, so kids, get those imaginations flowing, more information on entry forms.

Trade sites with varied and interesting products.

Entertainment at the showground by Counterfiet Cash, Jay Podger, Cooma Town band, and Monaro Dance group.

Shannons Insurance will also bring an array of special interest cars.

A huge array of new vehicles on display from our many trade supporters.

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Motorfest to be bigger than ever Continued from P24...

The Motorfest kicks off on Friday night at 5.30pm with a meet and greet at our brand new Club house premises in Bolaro Street. Registration is available on the night. Come along and be entertained by Jay Podger and his band, food and refreshments available, all welcome to come and talk the talk.

Bookings Essential Ph: 6452 1133

On Saturday at the showground, gates will open at 8am.

Quality trophies will be presented in the afternoon.

Entrants could be in the winning for some secret fuel vouchers.

Saturday night - Open air concert at the Cooma Hotel – Free entry. rra playing, food and Band Counterfiet Cash from Canberra

refreshments by Lions club Cooma.

Once again our Club is proud to present this unique event to our community and help our local charities, so come along and enjoy a great family day out take the and opportunity to vote for your favourite vehicle. Something for everyone.

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Welcome to the Snowy Ride The Snowy Ride is a motorcycle event run annually in the Alpine Region of NSW with the aim of involving motorcycle riders from all over Australia to raise money for Childhood Cancer Research.

It is also an opportunity for riders to enjoy a weekend away with their friends and family and to ride some of Australia’s best and most picturesque roads.

The first Snowy Ride was launched in 2001 as a request from Steven Walter, a young man who lost his fight against cancer.

Steve loved motorcycle riding and asked that a charity motorcycle ride be organised to raise funds for cancer research and cancer care, “So that one day no other kid will have to go through what I’ve been through”.

Once again, organisers are anticipating about 3000 riders will participate in the ride.

Road users are reminded to be “motorcycle aware” over the weekend as riders traverse local roads en route to Thredbo and return.

Above and right: The Cooma Motorfest will once again be a checkpoint for the Snowy Ride on Saturday.

Far right: riders enter Thredbo in last year’s ride.

Weekend’s timetable Thursday 3 November:

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11am - Lambie Street Pre-School - The children see the bikes then Executive rides for those from Cooma to Numeralla 1pm - Jindabyne - Snow FM Executive rides to Sawpit Creek and the Gidgillys Pre School 2pm - Rhythm Snow Sports - Meet the bus and fit everyone with clothing 5pm -Arrive Sydney Ski Lodge Unpack and greet -To the merchandise shop @ 6pm

Friday 4 November

8.30am - Depart for Charlotte Pass 10.30am - Arrive Charlotte Pass 12.00 noon - Lunch 1pm - Depart for Lake Crackenback Resort 2.00pm -Arrive LC Resort Activities for a couple of hours 4pm - Depart for Ski Lodge 5.30pm - Ranger Dave NPWS and the animals ‘til after dark

Saturday 5 November:

9am - Departs for Chairlift Spend the day at Thredbo -Bobsled -AIS pool- walks 9am - Jack and friends Head to Cooma for the Motorfest 3.15pm - Mass Ride Load to bikes ready for the Mass Ride @ 4pm 5.00pm - Presentation Village Green 6.30pm -The big dinner 8.30pm -The Concert Brewster Bros at the front of the stage

Sunday 6 November-

10am - Leave for Cooma Classic Car club to Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre for lunch 12.30 - Depart for Sydney The bus trip home to make Sydney by 6.30pm

5th - 9th November 2011

Monaro Merino Association: MMA President: Mark Pendergast Ph: 6453 5559 | MMA Vice President: Simon King Ph:6453 7199 | MMA Secretary/Treasurer: Sue Clayton Ph: 6456 3735

Something new at Hazeldean ram sale This year’s offering at Hazeldean represents something new for buyers seeking superior, measured, high performance genetics.

The stud has used proven, industry leading poll sires as well as its own sire battery, to produce rams with performance and presence.

Most notable among the outside sires is Tasmanian sire Stockman Jim – a ram proven through Central Test Sire Evaluation and excelling in these programs as well as through Sheep Genetics evaluation. He has 10 sons in the sale catalogue.

There are also some exceptional sons of standout Hazeldean bred ram 8.3561 and others.

In keeping with the studs core breeding objectives, outside sires have been progeny tested and evaluated through Sheep Genetics and/or Central Test Sire Evaluation prior to use so that information comparing them to Hazeldeans own sires is assessed before they are used in the flock. Hazeldean nonetheless continues to monitor and assess all genetics used to ensure productivity and fertility are improved as anticipated

and not in any way compromise the high level of inherent production that is the hallmark of the Hazeldean strain. As ever, the ethos of the stud is to deliver more profitable sheep to its clients.

Long term Hazeldean client Tony Hill has recently won the first year of the Peter Westblade Memorial Merino Challenge where he was outright winner in terms of wool and meat value. All of the Hazeldean client teams performed exceptionally well.

Hazeldean continues to develop and improve its breeding program and this year there has been a number of new initiatives introduced to reinforce the studs commitment to supplying the most profitable sheep to its clients. All rams have been body weighed and have had their scrotal circumference measured and this information included in the selection and ranking process. As with cattle, scrotal circumference is a good indicator of fertility

for both male and females (rams with high scrotal circumference will generally sire more fertile daughters) and body weight is also important for fertility as well as the value of surplus sheep.

This year’s offering at Cooma is an outstanding group and the principals of the stud are confident the size, productive capacity and wool quality that is evident in these future sires will impress and provide the tangible results of the Hazeldean program which makes the difference to woolgrowers bank accounts.

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To find out how we can help you achieve your agribusiness financial goals, talk to your local NAB Agribusiness Manager today.

Monaro Ram Sale 100 Rams Wednesday November 9 Hazeldean, Cooma - 1pm Jim Litchfield: (02) 6453 5555 Will Van Gemert:

Darren Steinke (Monaro & Snowy Mountains) Ph 6450 1066 Sarah Dreverman (Far South Coast & Monaro) Ph 6492 7666

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www.hazeldean.com.au

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Monaro Merino Association: MMA President: Mark Pendergast Ph: 6453 5559 | MMA Vice President: Simon King Ph:6453 7199 | MMA Secretary/Treasurer: Sue Clayton Ph: 6456 3735

Cecil Brown Award The Cecil Brown Memorial Scholarship winners for 2011 will be announced during Merino Week.

The scholarship was established in 1995 in honour of Cecil Brown, a renowned Monaro sheepman who worked on the Monaro at Hazeldean.

Local Shearer, Pat O’Ryan, participated in the Cecil Brown Scholarship New Zealand Exchange program in May this year.

He visited the neighbouring country for three weeks where he was taken around to various farms and observed their varying ways of practice.

Pat said that some major differences were their many irrigation systems and their regular use of the mountains

for grazing as opposed to our flat, treeless plains.

“It really gives you an idea of the Australian Wool Industry compared to the New Zealand industry,” Pat said.“Different people have different ideas,” he added. Pat has already been rounding up some people to apply for the scholarship and strongly encourages anyone else to apply.

People with a commitment and passion for agriculture aged between 15 and 35 can apply for the educational scholarship or 18-35 for the New Zealand exchange. For more information, contact Sam Green on 0428 961 931 or 64526326, or email sam@glw. net.au

2010 Cecil Brown exchangee Pat O’Ryan and James Litchfield

Greenland Merino Stud John, Jenny & Greg Alcock Phone 0264536244 Mobile: 0437898982 Greg 0264546245 At Greenland we are continuously concentrating on improving the genetics.

We aim to breed a well balanced animal that is correct in structure with good bone on a large frame and yet maintain fibre diameter with supple skins and a rich well nourished distinct crimped wool that performs well and versatile sheep that are suitable to all environments as well as various options such as sheep that will reach the desired body weight for the boat trade, meat trade or ewes that are suitable for first cross lamb mothers.

Large framed sheep usually create strong competition from restocker interest.

Greenland is concentrating on improving these characters which determine net returns to woolgrowers; this enables us to progress far more effectively.

We believe using the right genetics to produce sheep that are versatile with high fertility is still a very profitable enterprise.

Greenland is offering Medium Wool Rams, Finewool Rams and Poll Merino Rams in this yea’rs Ram Sale. We will have a selection of Superfine Rams for sale by private treaty in the yards at Mountain View.

Greenland has been pedigreeing and performance recording the stud ewes for 26 years enabling us to maintain fibre diameter but increase bone, frame, staple length and

fleece weights.

November 2009 Greenland won the prestigious award of Monaro Merino Ram of the Year for the 3rd time since its inception in 2001. Greenland won Ram of the Year in 2001 with Kato, 2007 with Cat straight out of the paddock and in 2009 with Cat 2.

AWI and DPI Merino Bloodline Performance Comparison 2010 shows that Greenland Merino Stud is running fourth place out of the 268 bloodlines in the medium accuracy. Anyone wishing to inspect the sheep prior to the Sale Day would be most welcome to contact us on the above phone number.

Countrywide Wool

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Wool Buyers Phone: David Abraham P. 02 6452 2262 M. 0417 431 966 F. 02 6452 4448 18 Holland Road, Polo Flat Cooma

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Monaro Merino Association: MMA President: Mark Pendergast Ph: 6453 5559 | MMA Vice President: Simon King Ph:6453 7199 | MMA Secretary/Treasurer: Sue Clayton Ph: 6456 3735

Veteran auctioneer set to ‘ride into the sunset’ Continued from P3...

“It’s quite something to have worked with three, going into four, generations of the one family”.

From the Litchfields’ point of view, “we’re certainly going to miss him. Tony is, without a doubt, the best stud auctioneer in the country. He’ll certainly be going out on a high” , Jim Litchfield said.

Tony is also pleased ith his long association with the Walters family at Middleview.

“I was approached by Sid Walters who asked me how he could get me to sell for him. I told him he should ask me.

“At the first sale, they had too low a reserve on the rams, so we kicked it along and they sold pretty well, up to $1000.

“This is another flock which has been a vast improver in the last 10 years. Sid and Bob have been great to work with, too”.

(Tony’s main concern at his last Middleview sale is the Walters’ generous hospitality, which he and others have experienced in the past.)

Tony has a positive outlook for the future of the sheep, wool and cattle industries.

“The future is as sound as hell, I hope Australia can continue to own it. We are the food source for SE Asia, the most densely populated part of the world.

“We are really the last bastion of freehold land and disease-free cattle anywhere in the world.

“Our wool industry is on an upsurge, despite our stronger dollar, with people looking for wool and better practices putting more wool into apparel.

“The lamb and mutton market is also on the up.

“I believe our wool industry will remain strong and there will be no repeat of the mistakes made in the industry in the past”.

Tony’s overview of Australia at present is “we need to make tough decisions, but nobody is making them”.

Pictured: Tony Dowe and Middleview principal Bob Walters with the top-priced ram at the 2010 sale.

Merino fleece fibre properties of importance Fibre Diameter It is clear from the price paid at auction that this property is the most important considered by both suppliers and processors of wool. Its importance is largely due to its contribution to softness and to the fact that the finer the fibre finer yarns can be generated.

This is critical to Australian Merino wool in the modern apparel industry as demand by the modern consumer is driving luxurious comfort and enjoyment in wear. This can be see in the increase of light weight wool fabrics moving into the sports performance and next to skin markets.

Over the last 10 years the average fibre diameter and the distribution of fibre diameter in the Australian clip has trended towards the finer with 83 percent of the clip less than 24 μm, and 35 percent less than 20μm.

Finer wools tend to be more difficult and more costly to process and it is therefore important to know and understand the optimum way in to mechanically process.

Staple Strength Staple strength is very important in contributing to the average fibre length and distribution of fibres in the top. If Australian Merino is blended (particularly with synthetic fibres) then the role of staple strength in post top manufacture becomes less and less important.

This is because once the weak place in the staple is broken, predominantly in carding and combing, then the remaining keratin in the individual fibres remains sufficiently strong to meet the downstream processing and product requirements.

In recent years, many suppliers and processors of wool have realised this and taken advantage of the relatively low price of low staple strength wools, particularly for use when blending with synthetic fibres.

Staple Length Length is a poorly understood property by many of the processors of wool. It is clear that longer staple length gives longer top length and this in turn improves spinning performance and product performance particularly with reference to “fuzziness” of the surface and potential pilling of the end product.

Co-efficient of variation of diameter (CVD) Co-efficiency of this property can be important in pure wool next to the skin application or in high wool content blends.

It is important that suppliers and processors understand that in other applications such as outerwear the role of CVD is less important and selection of wools and the specifications for the CVD should be dependant more on the final end use of the wool.

Fibre Crimp With the development in recent times of niche marketing of wool this property has become of increasing importance. Recent work by Robinson and Haige has indicated that fibre crimp is particularly important in

the looser more open structures of knitted products where it has a significant influence on determining movement of fibres and of yarns and fabrics in determining final fabric weights, shrinkage and pilling behaviour of knitwear. In the higher twisted, tighter set products in wovens fibre crimp plays a lesser role. Nevertheless, as higher crimp fibres tend to move more during finishing operations, this fibre property contributes to the fabrics dimensional stability and final fabric geometry. The knowledge and understanding of the contribution of this fibre attribute is becoming more important. sCourtesy AWI.

Landmark Cooma.

Wishing all vendors of the Ram Selling Season the best of luck for the upcoming sales.

At Landmark, we have a network of 2000 amazing people working across all areas of agribusiness:

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Monaro Merino Association: MMA President: Mark Pendergast Ph: 6453 5559 | MMA Vice President: Simon King Ph:6453 7199 | MMA Secretary/Treasurer: Sue Clayton Ph: 6456 3735

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1. Hazeldean Jim Litchfield Ph: 6453 5555 Ram Sale November 10, 1 pm, on property 2. Avonside John & Simon King Ph: 6456 7192 November 6, 11am, “Muniong�, on property 3. Round Plain Gordon & Jenny Crowe Ph: 6456 8884 open day November 7 from 9am on property

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property 4. Cottage Park Mark Pendergast Ph: 6453 5559 Ram Sale November 10, 11am, on property 5. Manawa Leon Clarke Ph: 6456 3211 November 6, 1.30pm on property.

6. Middleview Bob Walters Ph: 6456 6744 Ram Sale November 9, 5.30pm, on

7. Cottage Creek David McPhie Ph: 6453 5554 November 7, on property 8. Greenland John Alcock Ph: 6453 6244 Ram Sale November 8, 3pm, on property 9. Adina Ray & James Barron Ph: 6454 3149 Ram Sale November 8, noon, AWH, Polo Flat

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High Country Kitchens’ high demand and interest in custom designed kitchens and cabinets, has Norman Moers and his staff busy.

Norman has been in the cabinet making and furniture industry for the past 20 years and has worked in the local area for a vast majority of it.

He saw the demand for custom made kitchens and felt it was time to venture out on his own.

Cabinet making and furniture has been in his family for years and he feels he knows what works when it comes to designing for a specific space.

Norman and his staff also have a specially designed show room which allows customers to see firsthand what is possible.

Norman’s strong principle is how a kitchen is designed and installed.

From quality made kitchens, laundries, wardrobes and vanities, HCK can cater for your needs.

From commercial to residential, High Country Kitchens cover the whole Monaro region and are more than happy to provide you with a free quote.

Contact Norman and his team.

For more information, call in or contact Norman on 6452 7833.

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various shed sizes available very reasonable rates fully secured premises long or short term rental Packing boxes, plastic sheets and wraps now available for all your packing requirements

For enquiries phone Cathy: Mob 0417 274 010 • A/H 6452 1511 • 1 Airstrip Rd, Polo Flat EFTPOS & CREDIT CARD FACILITIES AVAILABLE

SOUTHERN SERVICE CENTRE Specialising in Farm Machinery - Sales & Services Gregory Abraham ANIAME

Proprietor 40 Polo Flat Road Cooma, NSW 2630

Country Wide Wool Pty Ltd MTA • LMD 12556

Wool Buyers Closed Mondays Can be open by appointment

OPEN TUESDAY TO FRIDAY 8:00am - 4pm Till long weekend in October 2011

Ph: 02 6452 1605 Fax: 02 6452 3485 ssc@exemail.com.au

Phone: David Abraham P. 02 6452 2262 M. 0417 431 966 F. 02 6452 4448 18 Holland Road, Polo Flat Cooma

»»BUSINESS OF THE WEEK«« ELGAS Cooma and Snowy Mountains Ph: 131 161 Elgas Cooma Snowy Mountains is a team of dedicated staff with an area that stretches from Williamsdale in the north to Bonang Victoria (south of Delegate) in the south, and Yarrangobilly Caves in the west to Bombala in the east. All staff are locals who know the area like the back of their hands and are dedicated to providing quality service and technical skills.

Elgas operates tankers out of both Cooma and Jindabyne depots. The tankers service the requirements of both bulk and domestic Easygas customers. Ron Goggin, Paul Rowson and Adrian Studley are highly experienced operators who are well known in their patches. The cylinder delivery driver Scott Woodhouse, is charged with the responsibility of delivering LPG as cylinders for

new installations, exchange, and swap and go customers. If you are after technical expertise, Alan Kelly with over 35 years experience has a wealth of ready knowledge and in the Cooma office, Carol Robinson is tasked with fulfilling customer and appliance sales inquiries. Tim Corkill, the manager, has the enjoyable task of directing operations. To assist with providing the best quality local service, Elgas also has local cylinder exchange and appliance sales agents based in Cooma, Jindabyne, Berridale, Dalgety, Nimmitabel and Delegate.

If you are after gas appliance sales you can contact 131 161 to get the latest catalogue and advice.

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Suppliers of bulk and cylinder LP gas for commercial or domestic applications servicing the Monaro and the Snowy Mountains

Phone: 131 161 For appliance sales Jindabyne Plumbing Supplies Lot 23 Baggs Rd Leesville, Jindabyne 6456 1842

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1 Adina Place $179,000 This three bedroom property is situated on a corner block and with a great proximity to town centre and schools, it will make a strong investment for years to come.

• Three good sized bedrooms, main with built in wardrobes • Polished hardwood floorboards are a lovely feature • Separate toilet and 2nd shower off laundry • Electric cooking and hot water • Natural gas connected for heating • Brand new window screens • Level, corner block with side access from Mittagang Road • Fully enclosed backyard with new colourbond fencing • Single lock up garage • Currently close to 5% rental return

Please call Amanda to arrange inspection on 6452 4043

AUCTION: 11am Saturday 12th November 2011 Unit 16, 1 Gippsland St Jindabyne NSW 2627 OPEN HOUSE: 10.30am - 11.30am Saturday 29th October and 5th November 2011

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Soho Street Villa Number 3

BIWs. All tiled areas have underfloor heating and to add extra comfort the bathrooms have tastics installed.

An ensuite is an added feature to this three-bedroom villa.

Plan for the future now for a lifestyle of convenience with this $329,000 sunny bright villa all set within minutes walk to clubs, churches Freestanding, single story, and brick veneer villa. Excellent and shops. quality in a prime position with modern design throughout. This villa is set in a quiet, safe and secure environment with paved For more information or to arrange an drives and is fully landscaped. With its very own carport, lockup garage, outdoor area and is fully fenced. Features include inspection phone Boller & Co on underfloor and natural gas heating and cooking. Featuring 6452 4155. separate family and lounge rooms three bedrooms all with

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Inspect now. Contact your local agents to make an appointment.

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BOLLER & COMPANY Your property people 172 Sharp Street, Cooma Phone: (02) 6452 4155 1300 REAL ESTATE

Shop 3 Centennial Plaza, Cooma

Ph: 6452 4043

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Timing – a Golden Key I mentioned in last weekʼs guide how many experts and economist believe now is a great opportunity in time to invest in Australiaʼs Property Market.

For safe, secure, affordable, and successful property investments there are 7 golden keys and one of the crucial keys is timing.

WHY: Timing is a “must” to capitalise on the property cycle of any specific location at any certain time. What I mean by that is if you purchase property at the bottom of a property cycle you will gain maximum capital growth. With that growth you can utilise the equity to duplicate sooner. Using the equity for the deposit and costs to purchase your next property to build a portfolio and get the power of compounding capital growth working for you, Einstein once said compounding capital growth was the eighth wonder of the world!

Simply - compounding capital growth is growth on growth.

Sadly too many Australianʼs approx 65% invest at the top of the property cycle after they have heard how others have done well. With just one property this could mean $100,000 to $200,000 plus in lost equity in only 2 or 3 years and over a 10 year period it could be the difference of being able to own six houses (investing passively) or to be only able to purchase two houses. The financial difference between having six properties Vs two properties in rent return (Cash Flow) and compounding capital growth (security and freedom) is seriously a lot of money. A single mum thought she couldnʼt invest, when she learnt how to buy wholesale, she bought property in Melbourne in 2007 at the start of the cycle and now she is looking to buy her 4th property.

So there is no doubt timing is crucial for success. With the current Govt boosts and incentives $10,000 to $95,000 available only until 2012, with the resource boom and many other factors that we touched on last week now is a unique time to invest in property.

If you would like to read and learn more on timing and Govt Boosts and incentives please visit prosperitygroup.com.au\monaropost. Or call me for a chat 64526957 Have an excellent day!

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The Asking Price has been Reduced The Rental Return has Increased 14 & 14a Bradley Street

blinds and return $165 per week each. Both have wood heating. The complex now offers the investor a tidy return for a small outlay.

Ready to sell at a reduced price of $248,000

For more information or to arrange an inspection phone Boller & Co on 6452 4155.

Here lies a great opportunity for the investor to buy 2 units in a desirable location for tenants. All on one title they comprise 2 X 2 bedroom units, both with lockup garages and fully fenced back yards. Both units have recently been renovated with new carpet, paint,

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Statement by Executive Director of the by the level of continuing consumer uncertainty, he had been heartened by the more positive MBA-ACT, John Miller signals being delivered by the Reserve Bank over Canberra’s peak building and construction organisation, Master Builders ACT has supported the desirability of the Reserve Bank board leaving interest rates on hold or allowing a minor reduction when it meets tomorrow.

The executive director of the MBA-ACT, John Miller said that despite the release of more buoyant building approvals and housing finance data earlier this month, consumers remained very cautious and this was being reflected in the forward order books of many home builders. “While we saw some improvement in sentiment reflected in the Australian Bureau of Statistics data for September, it has become obvious that the economic news coming out of Europe and the US is continuing to spook many consumers thinking of embarking on the building of a new home,� he said.

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recent months. “The minutes from the past two RBA board meetings have pointed to their concerns about global economic events and the resultant rhetoric has certainly been more sensible and reassuring than was the case earlier this year,� he said, Mr Miller said that the anecdotal evidence suggested that not only had consumers been spooked by events in Europe and the US earlier this year, they had also been concerned about continuing speculation that the Reserve Bank might impose another rate rise. “Now the speculation is all about a rate cut or leaving rates on hold and we believe that represents a far more appropriate message to be sending,� he said. “What our industry most needs right now is a period of certainty without the head-winds that are created by speculation around rate rises,� Mr Miller said

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The longer daylight hours and warmer weather extends the use of the home for entertainment and relaxation, and is often the catalyst for people to start thinking about creating versatile indoor outdoor dining areas, according to Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects.

Renovation on a property creating an indoor outdoor link with timber decking and folding doors overlooking the garden.

Design by Architect Terence Nott The rising costs of living are also having an impact with many people looking at more ways to capitalise on the use and the value of their home.

Archicentre South Australian State Manager Edward Lukac said, “In the current economic climate the thought of spending on average of $50,000+ to move, with costs in estate agent fees, advertising and government taxes and charges, has seen thousands of home owners embark on a renovation strategy to improve their existing homes and increase their equity.�

“For many people, especially retirees, renovating has become an important way to improve their lifestyle and also boost their retirement assets by increasing the value of the family home.�

Mr Lukac said, “One of the most popular and cost effective ways of increasing the liveable areas of the home is to extend out into the back garden by opening up the back wall of the home and creating an indoor - outdoor link.� “It’s all about making the outside as comfortable as the inside,� Mr Lukac said. “This is done with a combination of landscaping, paving, decking and folding doors, retractable roofing or light wells within an energy-efficient design.

A complementary style of flooring creates the illusion of seamlessness.� “The trend is resulting in the Australian back yard receiving a major make over and a return to importance as people move to spend more time in the open and in their gardens.�

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Cape York with Snowliner & Oz Safari Tours Continued from Edition 9...

We departed Cairns at 7.30 pm having watched 4 wheel drive cars, refrigerated and various other containers, plus sundry cargo being loaded at the company’s own wharf by the on-board crane. The night sky cleared to reveal the stars including the familiar Southern Cross constellation as we left behind the lights of Cairns, the night landings by aircraft and the frequent red and green lights marking the sea channel.

It made for a pleasant time relaxing on board the ship.The evening meal was excellent and the fore runner to the quality of every other meal which was to follow. Pere was spot on in getting the passengers into an orderly routine table by table, to front up for self service to the bain marie! Every lunch and dinner offered a selection (or all!) of three main courses to be followed by equally delicious desserts. Any further description of the food on board is superfluous.Too many days on this ship would see all passengers as big as Pere!

I picked up a book on board entitled “Horn Island” by Vanessa Seekee, Curator of the Horn Island Museum. It could be said to be essential reading for an early appreciation of what we were to see when we disembarked after three nights on board. Also, one of my great wishes would be to see Cooktown where Captain Cook had run aground on the coral reef and badly damaged the hull of his sailing ship Endeavour. Fortunately, by using a spare sail and plugging the hole with sheep dung and oakum he managed to get under way and beach the vessel on the shoreline of the Endeavour River. It took three months to repair the damaged hull enabling the Endeavour to sail on again to the northern tip of Australia through the reef and beyond to England. We learned later he had landed at Lizard Island, climbed to the peak from where he could see a way through a channel and clear of the barrier reef finally to return to his destination – homeland England. It was at Cooktown where Joseph Banks put his three months stay to good use gathering a huge array of horticultural specimens for identification.

The silica sands discovered near Cooktown have provided a huge source of valuable mineral used for producing optical lenses including telescopes.

The ships cabins were comfortable, but we were warned to be particularly careful when descending the stairs below deck and to do so backwards. I shared a cabin with Max and although like our other passengers we found the diesel engine quite loud the rhythmic sound did not disturb our sleep. We could see the mainland coast in the morning and passed by islands to seaward. All on board were invited up to the wheelhouse in small groups for an excellent talk by the Captain who took great pains to describe the instrumentation, the function of the extremely valuable gyroscope compass, satellite GPS, radar etc, various communication devices and how he charted his way through the channel. Even with all his instrumentation and automatic steering when set to steer on a course, it was compulsory by law that he plot his course on a chart every hour. He explained how a ship despite the automatic steering holding course, the ship would be carried in either direction by the effects of wind and particularly tides requiring that hourly his position be accurately established and a new course set to allow for arrival at a more distant position having already compensated for the drift. After breakfast and coming between islands, we could see the eastern side of Cape York and the tip with an island directly opposite to the north separated by a narrow strait. The colour of the sea was a simply beautiful teal – blue shade. The course took us to the north east of the island and on towards Horn Island.

On making the Horn Island wharf we were soon ashore to be met by a lady coach driver and taken to the Museum. It was Vanessa Seekee the Curator and the author of the book “Horn Island!” Obviously an enterprising young woman, she was a school teacher in the wet season and ran tours of the island and operated the private museum during the dry season. She mentioned that on coming to the island she noticed there was nothing to indicate the importance of Horn Island during the period of World War II. In fact it had been bombed and strafed by the Japanese the very day they attacked Pearl Harbour – Hawaii. She began to explore the island, locating war time exhibits (such as parts of a Boeing

Flying Fortress similar to which had carried the atomic bomb which finished the war with Japan). It had crashed on Horn Island and we were taken to where some remains of the wreckage can be seen. Her private Museum is now an excellent venue for WWII memorabilia, photos, Islander cultural arts and crafts and features a CD illustrating local history. We were driven to the site of a bunker surrounded by five large anti aircraft gun emplacements which hurled shells up to 30,000 feet exploding into shrapnel at the attacking Japanese aircraft. Australian servicemen had done the hard yards hand digging the gun sites and fighting the war either on the ground or in the air yet we heard nothing about Horn Island back on the mainland. Vanessa had painstakingly contacted ex services personnel and arranged a reunion on Horne Island to pay tribute to the remaining veterans. So important was Horn Island to Australia’s defence, that our air force planes, personnel and army were stationed there being only 100 miles from New Guinea. Every type of USA plane used in the Pacific war landed there as a forward base in the war. I thought Vanessa Seekee was quite a girl to have put the record straight for Allied defence forces stationed on Horn Island. She has located a Bofors AA gun which will be brought back and using “work for the dole pay” personnel will restore slit trenches and at least one of the gun emplacements. While she was driving one group of tourists around the island she came upon a crocodile on the track ahead. One wanted to get out and take a photo. Stay where you are! She said. Then a youngster ran out of the bush, wrestled with the crocodile for a few moments and to her astonishment dragged the “stuffed” crocodile back into the bush. “That kid will make Lord Mayor of the island one day” she said.

The Trinity Bay was still unloading when we took a catamaran launch across to Thursday Island a fast 15 minute trip. From there we were driven around this much smaller island which is the administrative headquarters for the 148 Torres Strait groups of islands and its 90,000 people scattered throughout. What do they do on TI we asked. Answer – they all work for the Government. Well I guess most do. The view from the hill top where again a gun emplacement was located is just magnificent. A full 360 degree view of the ocean and a number of the islands was an excellent feature of the visit.

Some may have thought the later visit to the “Top end Pub in Australia” came first. Either way – go there, enjoy a beer and “don’t you worry about that!” as Joe B’Jelke Peterson would say.

I had been reading some more of the literature available on the ship and found interest in the stories about the Bounty, Captain Bligh, Fletcher Christian and others. Also about a Baby Austin 7 car which in 1928 successfully travelled to Cape York negotiating enormous difficulties averaging 25 punctures a day! Their route generally followed the inland telegraph line which had been erected in the late 1880’s. They even made a raft to float the Austin 7 across rivers. The total cost of petrol and oil for the whole trip was 13 pounds which was refunded by the oil company! The car was sold to a Mrs Vidyen daughter of Frank Jardine (see later reference) but so impressed were the Austin agents they bought the car back and after extensive public display it was given back to the intrepid NZ drivers Hector MacQuarrie and Dick Mathous.

After leaving Thursday Island for Seisia on the mainland at 2.30 am – disaster struck! We were awakened by the changed sound of the engine to find we were stuck almost fully loaded on a sand bank close to the eastern side of the channel with a starboard navigation light close by the ship.

There we remained for the next 18 ½ hours! Caught by a receding tide, the vessel was about one ships width too close

to the navigation light and at an angle across the sand bar some five metres below the flat bottomed hull. This was a classic Captain Cook re-enactment!

What happened during those 18 hours was fascinating and created tremendous interest as the crew attempted to get the ship underway. Another ship came alongside to transfer some cargo also a huge volume of diesel oil to lighten the load. It was to no avail, the Trinity Bay was firmly stuck on the sandbank. At various times the tugboat “Cossack” pushed and pulled the vessel. The huge on board crane lifted a heavy container and swung it out over one side then the other in an attempt to rock the vessel free from the mud below while another ship and the tugboat pulled and pushed. She was stuck fast. They took soundings of the sea floor and assessed the vessel could be refloated on the high tide at 9pm and the Captain was right. Finally we got underway and into shore.

Passengers were certainly well fed and entertained during this unusual event but some felt the company should have got them ashore less than a kilometre away. We believe it could have been a passenger insurance risk they were unwilling to take. Nevertheless, one passenger had a fall cutting his head.

Pere to the rescue, gave him first aid but the Captain ruled he should go ashore for medical attention. A dingy was lowered and he was taken to hospital where the Doctor judged his wound would not require stitches and he returned to the ship.

I took a photo showing him being hauled up the side of the Trinity Bay none the worse for his experience.

To his great credit, the Captain had called a meeting with all the passengers and explained the situation of being caught on the receding tide for which he took full responsibility. He expected to be in deep trouble both with the Company and the Maritime Authorities for having run aground. He explained the measures he would be taking to refloat the ship by reducing the load etc. He expected to be met ashore by the press in full force, and the event would make the national news. He asked that if we were asked, to just tell them the truth as he had given it during his address. He would be required to unload, then proceed out to deeper waters when Maritime divers would go below the hull to look for signs of damage and possible leakage of oil. He explained the ship had a double hull and damage was unlikely but he would not be allowed to proceed until cleared to do so.

This maritime inspection eventually did take place. No pilot boat exists to guide shipping and this event emphasises the navigation skills needed.

The Trinity Bay on the rising tide finally cleared the sandbank and berthed at Seisia on the western side of the Cape York.

Before leaving the ship Charles gave a good speech on behalf of all the passengers thanking Pere also Captain William Woest and the crew for a most enjoyable trip on the Trinity Bay. Pere responded sincerely in thanking everyone for their tolerance and understanding of the situation following the grounding of the Trinity Bay and for their friendliness towards him and all the crew.

Ashore at Cape York we met for the first time our Oz tour driver and guide Steve, who had a long wait for the 10 of us on the Snowliner organised tour. Steve later proved to be a first class driver of the Mitsubishi Canter (or was it Galloper?) and also an extremely knowledgeable guide. We arrived at our overnight destination at Punsand Bay at 11pm, the best part of a day late but by no means dissatisfied having enjoyed the whole shipboard drama.

Accommodation at Punsand Bay was close to the shoreline in elevated huts each with en-suite. It was the seventh day of the trip, the highlight being our achieving a walk of about 1km to the tip of Cape York Australia’s most northerly point. Mostly on heavily weathered rock, it was certainly a challenge but achievable for all 12 of us. It was Kate in particular who earned the admiration of everyone for her courage and determination to achieve her goal which she did so well with Charles and Steve’s guidance. A group photo and later a gift certificate of the achievement from OZ tours signed by Steve will both be treasured by us all.

Following the climb was a drive to Somerset the now abandoned homestead location of Frank Jardine one of the early pioneers. When in his early 20’s he and his brother drove 250 cattle up to the cape arriving finally with only 50 beasts.

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Greendale ram sale a great success A crowd of more than 100 people attended the second on property Merino Ram Sale, of the McGufficke families Greendale Merinos at “Willarney” Cooma, on Thursday October 27.

Buyers were attracted by the outstanding figures and trial data for both production and profitability available on the Greendale genetics, in the latest Merino Bloodline Performance 1999-2010 Greendale Merinos ranked second in $/DSE and $/head of the 53 high accuracy bloodlines measured at 57 productivity sites across Australia.

There were 36 bidders registered under the Helmsman Auction System which generated keen competition for the 100 lots offered.

Confidence in the Merino sheep industry was evident at the sale, with 90 of the 100 rams sold averaging $1411.

Greendale Merinos had increased the number of rams for sale to meet client demand.

Interstate buyers from Seymour Victoria as well as Jerilderie, Corowa, Goulburn, Parkes, Gundagai and a large contingent of Monaro merino breeders.

The top price of $2600 was achieved twice. Brookvale Jerilderie purchased lot 11 a 17.7mic ram sired by Greendale 7-46 with figures of 127percent fleeceweight, + 112percent body weight and J Fisher Goulburn lot 30 a

15.8 mic ram also by sired by Greendale 7-46. Don Southwell of Bredbo and Murdoch Brothers Ando each paid $2,500 for their rams.

Twenty-five percent of the rams were bought by first time clients which included Andy Allen “Lake Bullenbalong” Jindabyne with five rams for a $1400 average and Amandri Group “Biggam” Berridale with eight rams at $1000 average.

Volume buyers were long term return clients, Oli and Jane Cay Bungarby via Cooma who purchased 23 rams at an average of $1,343, Murdoch Brothers, Ando purchased five rams at an average of $1,420 and David and Jane Glasson Jimenbuen Pastoral Co, Dalgety purchased four rams at an average of $1,750.

The majority of other purchasers secured two or three rams each.

As stated by Mr Oli Cay ‘I made the decision to source ram genetics from Greendale six years ago based on their success in wether trials and the results have been impressive.

My main focus is on reducing fibre diameter and increasing fleece weight and Greendale have the package to do Mark McGufficke, Oli Cay and Alan McGufficke. it. The rams have been used on the Monaro and Corowa performing The McGufficke families would like to thank all buyers equally in both environments. There are and under bidders on the day for their support. a lot of distractions in the wool game so Graded rams are still available for sale, contact Alan it gives me a lot of confidence knowing McGufficke on 0429 448 078. how focused the McGufficke family is on The sale was conducted by Elders Cooma.

ON PROPERTY AT ‘MOORESPRINGS’, BIBBENLUKE achieving the highest return per hectare possible for themselves and their clients.’

Morfield & Anneleigh 7th Annual On Property Poll Dorset Ram Sale OFFERING 100 POLL DORSET RAMS 2010 SPRING DROP - GUDAIR VACCINATED - BRUCELLOSIS ACCREDITED FREE

WEDNESDAY 16TH NOVEMBER Ram Inspection & Lunch From 12 noon

SALE TIME 1:30 PM CONTACT: Terry Moreing on 6458 5224/0408 401 034 Iain Ford on 6458 2155/0418 407 423 LANDMARK Bombala on 6458 3422/0429 991 240 (Justin Lewis) ELDERS Cooma on 6452 1000

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Karen and Mark McGufficke, Oli Cay, and Alan and Michelle McGufficke.

James, Ivy, Miranda, Lachlan, Florence, Ellie and Alan McGufficke.

12:00 - BBQ & Inspection 1:00 - Sale by Helmsman System featuring - 10 Merino Rams - 10 Poll Merino Rams 2:00 - Grade Rams offered at fixed Price

Featured Rams More Meat More Lambs MANAWA POLLS Aiming to bring you large framed sheep with plenty of wool, 19 microns and a 98% plus comfort factor.

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Alan McGufficke with buyer, Rowan McDonald from Cooma.

Mark McGufficke (middle) with local buyers from Bibbenluke, John and Andy Murdoch.

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Bombala rural training centre official opening The Bombala Facility for Industry training, Trade Training Centre was officially opened by the Member for Eden Monaro, Mike Kelly, on Tuesday October 25.

The Bombala Trade Training centre is one of the first to be delivered in the Illawarra South East educational region.

The Federal government began the Trade Training Centre program for schools to enhance training outcomes of students and address the skills shortfall Australia is experiencing. This program made over two billion dollars available to schools throughout Australia to enhance the vocational and trade training opportunities for students in schools.

The facility, which has cost $1.5 million, consists of a stand alone metal fabrication workshop, connected classroom and computer laboratory together with a kitchen and toilet facilities. It is equipped with the latest metal fabrication equipment, MIG and TIG welders, oxy cutting and welding bays as well as the latest teleconference and connected classroom equipment.

The training centre will bring many benefits to the community and our students: • The centre will provided the latest facilities to our students in vocational subjects, as well as all technical education at the school throughout the coming decades. Students in Forrest Industries, Primary Industries and Metals and Engineering will be able to achieve recognised standards of achievement in a state of art, and safe environment.

• The centre will provide an opportunity for TAFE delivered courses in technical areas to be delivered right here in Bombala to our students. Our students currently enjoy a close relationship with Cooma TAFE, but this

limited numerically by the availability of transport, and this centre has the potential to expand the number of students completing courses each year.

• The workshop, connected classroom, and computer laboratory can be used by TAFE to deliver courses for the community which up until now involved travel to either Cooma or Bega. The building has all of the facilities, kitchens and toilets, to allow evening and weekend courses to be run without interfering with school operation.

• Local businesses and community groups will have full access to the facility for industry based training, Member for Eden-Monaro Mike Kelly at the launch of the training facility in Bombala.

OH and S compliance, ticket training, First Aid courses and so on. The connected The BFIT centre has the potential to make a real classroom facility will allow presenters to deliver training difference to the education of our students and the local from a central location. community well into the future and to help meet the The opening was attended by many local community skills shortfall currently being experienced in all areas of and business representative eager to inspect the new Australia. facilities. Mayor Bob Stewart and Mike Kelly spoke about the bright future that was developing in the district.

Tertiary Scholarship applications are now open University and vocational students are encouraged to apply for one of eight scholarships being offered by NSW Farmers, as part of the annual Tertiary Scholarship Program.

Tertiary Scholarship Selection Panel Chair Sarah Thompson says applications for the 2012 round of scholarships have been launched today.

“We’re looking for students who are passionate about agricultural industries and the rural communities they live in,” Ms Thompson said.

“Anyone considering lodging an application for one of the scholarships on offer should also be able to demonstrate good leadership qualities and communication skills.

“We’d like to hear about how applicants

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intend to apply the skills they develop as part of their studies in a practical way,” Ms Thompson said.

The NSW Farmers Tertiary Scholarship Program was established in 1993. Seven of the scholarships are available to students undertaking a full-time Australian university degree in their second or subsequent year of study.

There is also a vocational scholarship available to a full-time student in their first or second year of full-time study at a vocational level.

Applications must be received by 10 February 2012. Students are encouraged to visit www.nswfarmers.org.au for more information and to apply online.

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Cooma Off Road Club Inc. Will be holding their annual presentation evening on Saturday 12th November at the Cooma Bowling Club starting 4.30pm.

A fun evening is assured.

Chinese banquet + live band.

RSVP Chris or Donna Mould – 64523230

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All members are encouraged & welcome to attend.

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Wednesday November 2, 2011

FUNERAL NOTICE

BOWMAN, John Thomas Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 26th 2011 at Cooma Hospital, formerly of Beecroft Sydney.

Dearly loved husband of Lorna, loved father and father in-law of Jeffrey and Susan, Neil and Anne. Fond Grandfather to Bethany, Sarah, David, Lucy and Michael. Aged 87 years.

REST GENTLY A private burial was held at Field Of Mars cemetery, Sydney on Monday 31st October 2011.

The family wish to thank the staff of Sir William Hudson Memorial Centre for their loving care.

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The funeral of well-known Cooma identity, ELISE SCHOON, 90, of Hill Street, will be held on Thursday November 3 at 1pm at the Kingdom Hall, North Street, Cooma.

Afterwards at Cooma Bowling Club.

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Adaminaby Fun Day 2011 Adaminaby Fun Day attracted some enthusiastic riders last Saturday. Main winners on the day were Annica Miners, William Brown, Courtney Stimpson, Sam Rudd, Gemma Sewell, Michelle Suthern and Peter Evans.

Left: Craig Johnson and Chick in the flag race.

Below: Brad Stoltz in the egg races.

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Kiandra celebrations

Program for Sunday (weather dependent) 9am to 11am - Guided Kiandra Precinct Trail or New Chum Trail walk.

10.30am – Buses arrive.

Time TBA Wildflower walk to Harveys Hut (2.5 hours) 11am to 12pm – Choice of three short guided walks: Kiandra Heritage Trail, ”We hab de rehab!”: How to rehabilitate an subalpine wetland or Aboriginal Discovery Cultural Walk.

11.30 am to 1.30pm - BBQ lunch supplied by the Rotary Club of Tumut, cost applies or BYO picnic.

12.30pm to 1pm - Official Welcome, opening of exhibition including Welcome to Country and Smoking ceremony.

1 to 2pm – Choice of three short guided walks 2.30 pm Buses depart 2 to 3.30 pm - Guided Kiandra Precinct Trail or New Chum Trail walk.

4pm - End of Day Transport 9am - Tumut and return from Kiandra at 2.30pm, cost $15 per person.

8.15am - Cooma via Berridale and return from Kiandra at 2.30pm, cost $16 per person.

8am - Canberra City and return from Kiandra at 2.30pm, $30 per person.

For bookings or information contact the Tumut Region Visitor Centre on 02 6947 7025 or via email at tumutrvc@ environment.nsw.gov.au From Tumut: Bus leaves Tumut at 9am, departs Kiandra at 2.30pm.

Cost: $15 per person From Cooma: Bus leaves Cooma at 8.15am and travels via Berridale with pick-up at 8.45, departs Kiandra at 2.30pm. Cost: $16 per person From Canberra: Bus leaves Canberra City at 8am, departs Kiandra at 2.30pm. Cost: $30 per person

Cooma Show information day It is hoped this will encourage more people to participate in the 2012 show and possibly other shows in the district.

Pavilion entries include: food, flowers, vegetables, condiments, fibre craft, visual arts, handcrafts, needlework, photography, farm produce/fruit and wool.

The Cooma P & A encourages all exhibitors to come along and hear what the experts have to say.

Children and first-time exhibitors are also very welcome.

Tea and coffee will be available.

The information session will run from 10am to 12pm. For more information, contact the president on 0408 930 180.

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Ever wondered how exhibitors at our local shows get their cakes looking so delicious?

Have you enjoyed looking at jars of jam and condiments and wondered how our local cooks can make their entries look so appealing?

Or perhaps you would like to know how best to display your prize dahlia or rose?

Cooma Pastoral and Agricultural Association (Cooma P & A) is holding an information day at Cooma Showground on Saturday November 19 to assist potential exhibitors in the pavilion section.

Cooma Show head stewards will be on hand to offer advise on presentation, preparation and completing entry details.

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Come to Kiandra on Sunday November 20 to celebrate 25 years of achievement through the Australian Alps National Parks Co-operative Management Program and enjoy the opening of the new Kiandra social history exhibition, interesting tours, walks, a barbecue and more.

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Historic Heritage Coordinator at Kiandra Jennifer Hewitson said buses were scheduled from Canberra, Cooma, Berridale and Tumut, so everyone could enjoy the weekend’s celebrations.

“November is the perfect time to explore Kosciuszko National Park and the buses we’ve arranged make the events accessible for most people,” Ms Hewitson said.

“Kiandra Courthouse was recently refurbished and is once again a magnificent venue, perfect for another Kiandra exhibition and celebration,” Ms Hewitson said.

“The scheduled talks and tours will give insights into the ecology of the Alps, settler heritage around Kiandra and Aboriginal heritage and culture in this magnificent region.

“We will also explore a living alpine herb field and display Kiandra artefacts loaned from community members.

“Tumut Rotary Club will offer barbecue and tea and coffee will be available, but visitors are also invited to bring a picnic.

“This will be a great opportunity to come and experience the heritage of the high country, take a walk of discovery and experience the beauty of Kosciuszko National Park while celebrating the many wonders of the Australian Alps.

“Book buses through the NPWS Tumut Visitors Centre by ringing 6947 7025.

“I hope everyone will come and explore the Kiandra Courthouse and surrounding areas and learn something new about our magnificent Australian Alps,” Ms Hewitson said.

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Laurie Lawrence urges Cooma to learn about swim safety The 2011 Royal Lifesaving National Drowning Report shows there have been 28 drowning deaths among young children under five years of age in the past year. Almost half of these drowning deaths occurred in swimming pools.

In a bid to reduce the number of drowning incidents in time for the upcoming summer season, McDonald’s is bringing the ‘Kids Alive Do the Five’ water safety show tour founded by Olympic Swimming Coach Laurie Lawrence to Northern and Southern NSW and the ACT. Laurie Lawrence is excited about the regional tour and is encouraging local children and their families to learn more about water safety to reduce the risk of children drowning, a cause which Laurie is very passionate about.

“I urge Cooma families to come and watch the Kids Alive show when it visits their town. With 28 young children drowning this past year, it is incredibly important that children and parents alike are aware of how to enjoy their backyard or community swimming pool in a safe and responsible way,” said Laurie.

“I would like to thank McDonald’s for their support in helping remind Aussie kids and parents to ‘Do the Five’ this summer season. I’d like to think that through our partnership we

can make the 40 regional towns we are visiting, fatality free,” he added.

McDonald’s is proud of its commitment to support the ‘Kids Alive Do the Five’ program which has been developed to encourage local families to be proactive in learning about water safety.

“McDonald’s Licensees across NSW and ACT have made it our personal mission to assist in developing an awareness of water safety for both adults and children.

We are committed to making the communities in which we operate safer for everybody,” said Alicia Edmed, McDonald’s Cooma Licensee.

“I’m excited to be associated with this important program that helps Cooma local residents become more aware of water safety in way that is fun and engaging for kids,” concluded Alicia.

The free show will visit 19 towns in Northern NSW and 21 towns in Southern NSW and ACT throughout October until December.

The Kids Alive Do the Five Show is coming to Cooma on Thursday November 3. For more information on the program or to book a place to see the show, please contact the Kids Alive Office on 07 5525 6820 or visit www.kidsalive.com.au

Swim Club News We welcome to the Club Bentley and Spencer Walker-Broose and Tyler Elias. Week two saw the swimmers take to the water for breastroke, butterfly and freestyle. There have been progressions in grade and many improved times swum on the night but the highlight was seeing the new members attempting butterfly and breastroke.

Freestyle progressions C to B grade Florance and Miranda McGufficke, Kate and Laura Hobbs, Chelsea Lunt, Chloe Trevanion, Ethan and Racheal Hunt and Darcy Barnes. B to A Katelyn Patricks, Maai Johnson and Noah Saddler. Butterfly progressions 15m to C Chelsea Lunt, Rachel Hunt. C to B Emma and Mathew Hopkin. B to A Hamish Martin-Smith, Molly Janota, Daniel Hopkin, Nikki Harmer and Brooke Ardle. Breastroke progressions C to B Florance and Miranda McGufficke, Kate and Laura Hobbs, Ethan and Racheal Hunt, Chloe Trevanion,

Darcy Barnes, Chelsea Lunt and Shelly Kleven. B to A Katelyn Patricks, Maai Johnson and Hamish Martin-Smith. Freestyle improvers C grade Chelsea Lunt, Erin and Chloe Trevanion and Shelly Kleven. B grade Sophie Janota and Mathew Hopkin.

A and Premier Hamish Martin-Smith and Mollie Adams. Breastroke improvers C grade Kate and Laura Hobbs, Ethan Hunt, Miranda McGufficke, Chloe Trevanion, Bailee Walsh, Ruby Barnes and Lily Janota.

B grade Hamish Martin-Smith, Brenna Clayton, Mathew and Emma Hopkin, Ella Davis, Ryan Harmer and Belle Adams. A and Premier Jarrod Sopniewski, Zac Saddler and Nikki Harmer. Butterfly improvers C grade Mathew and Emma Hopkin and Ryan Harmer. B grade Hamish Martin-Smith, Molly Janota, Daniel Hopkin, Nikki Harmer, Will Saddler, Brenna Clayton and Ella Davis. A and Premier Jarrod Sopniewski.

Crumbys efforts assist MEIS Monaro Early Intervention Service committee members, Lea Monticone and Kath Nichols, are pictured accepting a cheque from Crumbys player, Marco Revelant, from the funds raised by the raffle on the day.

Cooma Rugby Union Mature Battlers and Yesteryear’s Strugglers (CRUMBYS) were invited to participate in the Tathra Crab’s eighth annual ‘Golden Oldies’ tournament on October 22. The team is pictured prior to playing.

Photo courtesy of Genevieve Van Gemert

Cooma Rugby Union Club ‘Crumbys’ Golden Oldies side travelled to Tathra on October 22 to compete in the Tathra Crab’s tournament. With a very experienced rugby side they met Jindabyne ‘Soar Boars’ in the first round.

Soar boars were younger and fitter but with a front row of Mick Mayhew, Pete Nassar and Marco Revelant, the Crumbys were never going to lose the scrum and ruck and maul battle. Soar Boars were disappointed to go into the game with a younger, fitter side and come away with a nine all draw.

The second game was against Shoalhaven Ages Gentlemen (SHAGS). A well contested game with Crumbys backs led by Craig Williams and Chris Allen moving fleet of foot to score some great tries.

There was a bit of trouble with the referee but the two team lawyers stepped up to the plate and sorted his problems. It was disappointing to come

away with a nine all draw.

The third game was against Wollongong Longhornes, a tough game with good defence by Ross Walters, Chris Wall and Mark Herbert keeping the Longhorns at bay. Will van Gemert was the only injury from the day with a badly sprained ankle from this game. Crumbys were glad to come away from this game with a nine all draw.

Crumbys would like to thank the two team ‘Nurses’, Kirsty and Kath, who carried the drinks and looked after the injuries.

They also ran a raffle on the day with a generous amount going to Monaro Early Intervention Service (MEIS). The team would like to thank Alan Dodd from Allens Funerals for sponsorship of the team for the day.

The weekend was a fun family weekend and enjoyed by all, with everyone keen for next year’s event.

New Oz-Tag Comp Commences To help keep you all fit and healthy over the summer and clean out the pipes after a Saturday night special, the Cooma RLFC will be running Sunday morning oz-tag at the showground commencing on November 6.

The format will be anyone can come along, the fee will be a gold coin donation. Teams will be randomly picked on the morning and games will be played as a mixed competition. Games will commence at

10am with a 9.30am meet and run for 30 minutes (2 x 15 minutes).

So don’t sit at home hoping to recover after Saturday night, get youself down to the showground and enjoy the great game of oz-tag.

Contact Chippy Boller for further details on 0402 470 422 or the Cooma RLFC at www.coomastallions.leaguenet.com.au

Representative Basketball The Cooma Basketball Association’s under 10s, 12s, 14s, 16s and 18s girls and boys and open women and men’s representative teams will travel to Merimbula on Sunday to compete against Merimbula

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Cooma Pony Club annual gymkhana

Above: hacking events were popular; Taelar Williams; Brigitte Stott over the jumps; Matt Kelley in a novelty event.

Cooma Pony Club annual gymkhana A fun and successful day was had on Sunday at the Cooma Pony club’s annual gymkhana with 74 registered riders on the day.

Riders came from Cooma, Bombala, Jindabyne, Snowy River, Adaminaby, Nimmitabel, Sutton and Canberra Riding Clubs competed.

Events were made up of showjumping, bending races, flag races, snakes and ladders, rider classes, barrel races, figure of eight, diamond flag races, scudahoe, and western pole bend, with riders competing in their age groups for places in each event.

Due to the incoming hail storm the gymkhana was brought to a sudden halt at 3pm and each of the age groups unfortunately had a couple of events to complete.

Points scores were based on what each age group had completed.

Cooma won the best presented club award and also the high point score award – amassing 425 points. Jindabyne was runner up with 217 points and then Snowy River and Adaminaby equal on 114 points.

Champions of the day were: Assisted Jethro Baker CPC U7 Jeremy Kennedy APC 7-U9 Will Brown APC 9 – U11 Daniel Stove NPC 11-U13 Paddy Evans NPC 13-U15 Samantha Rudd SRPC 15 – U17 Samantha Cassilles CPC Assoc. Melissa Kreiger CPC The Cooma Pony Club would like to thank all the parents who helped run events on the day, as well as a special thank you to Judges Clare Buckley, rider judge and Peter Evans as jump judge.

The raffle was drawn at the conclusion of the event – winners were S Reed (Moruya), C Campbell, Lamberts, D Sutton, J Jardine, K Gould and M Blacka.

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Junior golf up and running Junior Golf report with students in Years 7 and 8 at High Schools. Information for Garry Atkinson Junior golf for both boys and girls is about to get a big kick start for the summer with a regular competition to begin shortly for all children from 8 years of age to 16 years of age at Cooma Golf Club.

At each of these days there will be a visiting professional to give free lessons for the juniors and gala days to introduce new juniors to golf.

Information has already gone to all primary schools for the primary schools gala day to be held this Friday at Cooma Golf Club.

With support from the District Golf Association and the Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation the day will be full of fun activities and lessons to improve the basic swing.

In early December there will be a similar Gala Day for

this day is yet to be finalised and sent to schools.

A regular competition is also planned on Thursday afternoons beginning around 4pm til 6pm for a free professional lesson each week and a short competition.

The dates for these competition and lesson afternoons are; November 17, November 24, December 1, 8 and 15.

The golf club is providing competent senior golfers to assist juniors, weekly prizes, golf clinics, food and drink as well as proposed assistance for juniors to participate in nearby junior golf programs and events.

For further information contact Garry Atkinson on 0410 603 890.

See you on the course.

Good weekend for Cooma bowlers The rain held off on Saturday and the long awaited garage sale went ahead at the club. Thanks to the generosity of many members of the club and the general public there was a great array of articles on show. A good clearance resulted in a healthy profit for the club and all who were involved in any way are to be thanked for their support.

Not everyone took part in the sale but there was a fair turnout of players for social bowls. Alan Crowe, Aileen Madden and Jack Sajina had an even battle with Ron Wainwright, Daphne Buckley and Peter Harris to the halfway point when Jack and his team drew ahead to win 19-12. Wayne Fogarty, Renate Winckel and Geoff Venables were all square after 12 ends with Mary Obermaier, Sergio Roncelli and Dennis Steinfort but then outscored their opponents over the closing stages to win 18-11. Leanne Fillips, Tony Gray and Graham Clarke held a 23-9 lead over Helen Peuker, Colin Roberson and Paul Cannell after 13 ends only to see Paul and his team get a move on, but just failed to get enough points and went down 24-27. Like so many other games on Saturday, Mary Phillips and Jim Fletcher were neck and neck for 12 ends with Mike Mannile and Owen Russell but came home strongly to give Jim and Mary victory 26-11.

Sunday started out as a great day for bowls and 32 players took to the green to make the most of the good weather. Unfortunately Mother Nature had other ideas and all rinks called it a day when the hail arrived.

Nineteen ends were the most played and 10 the least.

(Must have been a few Boomers to admire on that one.) Rulie Steinfort and Geoff Venables were leading Daphne Buckley and Jack Sajina 19-15; Dennis Sellars, John Vincent and Wayne Lodge were leading Colin Peuker, Richard Nichols and Leonie Snell 15-12; Renate Winckel and Neil McGregor were in front of Maureen D’Amico and Dennis Steinfort 21-15; Lorraine West (celebrating her big win in the jackpot joker), Helen Peuker and Don Jarvis had a small 10-8 lead over Max Povey, Olga Jebbink and Ignazio Mondello; and Ron Wainwright, Cobber Seears and Giulio D’Amico had a handy 12-16 lead over Max Reeve, Brian Seears and Mark Buckley. In the final game, Steve Lapham, Sue Sellars and Paul Cannell (finding the new bowls to his liking) outscored Jim Fletcher, Keith Goodwin and Nelson Wallace 15-9.

On Wednesday November 2 Peter Harris, Owen Russell and Dennis Steinfort will play their first round match in the triples against Sergio Roncelli, Ignazio Mondello and Giulio D’Amico. The remaining first round matches in this event will commence at 9:30am on Sunday November 13, with round two matches in the afternoon starting at 1:30pm. However, it will be play, get a substitute or forfeit.

On November 5 the Monaro Clubs Challenge will be on at Cooma, Sunday November 6 will be the Patrons Cup vs Bombala at Cooma, so lots of activity on the greens coming up.

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Robinson wins High Country Hyundai Open With more than $3000 in prizes up for grabs, the weekend of open golf saw Dave Robinson walk away with a golf buggy full of prizes.

Big fields and split tee times saw the golf course very busy on both days of competition.

In the end however it was the tough pin placements and the weather which had everyone talking. President Terry Johnston and the grounds committee certainly made the course as tough as it can get.

Saturday saw the Hyundai Open 4BBB Stableford contested.

Winning the day were Dave Robinson and Brian Geach in the scratch section of the event with Norm Marshal and Terry Johnston coming in second.

In the nett event Jim Winchel and Bill Dyball came out on top from John Harris and Brian Turner. Nearest the pin on the fourth hole was Dave Ware, on the ninth Bart Joseph, on the 11th Norm Marshall and on the 17th R. Hanna.

Longest drive in A grade was taken out by Steve Young, B grade by Mike Graton and C grade by Greg Abraham. On the 18th the most accurate drive went to Dave Robinson.

On Sunday the High Country Hyundai Open was taken out by Dave Robinson with a hard fought 75 off the stick.

Dave has now won the double (Club Champion and Open winner for 2011).

On the day A grade winner was Garry Atkinson, with Chris Brown winning B grade and S Litchfield successful in C grade.

The scratch runners up were: A grade – Steve Young, B grade - Bobbie Brown and C grade G Browning.

The Veterans winner was Mark Rainsford with Mal Crockett coming in second and Matthew Hanna won the junior prize from Sam Patrick.

Handicap winners were; A grade – Dave Stewart, B grade - John Onur, C grade – R. Hankinson.

In the veterans the handicap winner was G. Weston and our junior winner was J. Russell.

Handicap runners up were; A grade – Bob

Ashcroft, B grade – John Gargett, C grade P Higgins with Jeff Burgess narrowly coming in second in the veterans.

In the nearest the pins stakes the fourth was won by D. Richards. On the ninth hole R. Hanna hit a beauty to a very difficult pin placement. On the 11th Garry Atkinson was closest and on the 17th John Harris hit a very close shot.

For the second shot on the 18th S. Jones came out on top and for the drive on the 18th Tony Clibbon was inside the driving circle.

Longest drives on the 15th were; A grade – Dave Robinson, B grade G. Weston, C grade – Steve Edgington. The veteran longest drive was won by Mal Crockett and Sam Patricks won the junior “big hit”.

On Wednesday’s single stableford a small field of 26 players saw Malcolm Browne fire a solid 40 stableford points to take out first place.

Second was Michael Boyce with 38 points on a countback from Mal Crockett..

Ball winners went to 34 points with Andrew Barnes just grabbing the last ball. Nearest the pin on the ninth went to Dieter Seubert and on the 17th the consistent Charlie Beaumont.

Next week we get back to a relatively normal pattern of golf with a single stableford on Wednesday, the Tony Young Charity Day on Saturday (always a great day out) and a single stableford on Sunday.

Don’t forget the Shay Wenz golf café and with summer fast approaching a bucket of sand will certainly help to the fairway cover grass up all those filled in divots.

Happy golfing and see you on the course.

Pictured: David Crawford, representing the High Country Automotive Group, congratulates Dave Robinson on winning Saturday’s High Country Hyundai Open 4BBB, as well as Sunday’s singles open event. Dave has now won the double, club championship and club open events.

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Adaminaby sportsground was the place to be on Saturday afternoon, as the Adaminaby Pony Club and Cooma Rodeo held another fun day to raise funds. Despite threatening weather a good rollup of horses and riders enjoyed a mintie race (at top) flag and bending (above) and just messing about with horses, like Annica and Jo Miners (main picture).

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