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Aeropelican happy with summer operation Snowy Mountains Airport Corporation Pty Ltd, owner of Snowy Mountains Airport and Aeropelican said passenger loads for October have exceeded initial estimates. Chairman of Snowy Mountains Airport Corporation, Kevin Blyton, said, “It’s great to see that members of the local community are supporting this vital service. Aeropelican has made a significant contribution to the Snowy Mountains region through the delivery of a year-round air service. We are pleased to see that it is showing signs of growth for them”. Aeropelican is a Newcastle based independent regional airline, which currently operates services to Sydney from Newcastle, Mudgee, Narrabri & the Snowy Mountains. Aeropelican operates a fleet of BAE Jetstream 32 Turboprop aircraft. Business Development Manager of Aeropelican, Fabrice Binet, said, “Aeropelican is committed to the Snowy Mountains region. As a sign of this we recently lowered the introductory fare for summer to just $99 one way. “We have been actively discussing the performance of the service with the major stakeholders of the region. Their feedback has been positive overall. We have taken on board comments regarding the scheduled time of the service, and are working on options for a more convenient flight time in the future”. Mr Binet has confirmed that Aeropelican is working with all stakeholders to ensure that the service remains successful in the long term. Aeropelican is grateful for the support and commitment Snowy Mountains Airport Corporation has shown in getting the service up and running. The Aeropelican year round service to Snowy Mountains Airport operates daily SundayFriday, with the flight times designed to allow connections to other services both domestically and internationally.

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In September. water was released from Jindabyne dam into the Snowy River in a test run. Photo by Mandy Lamont. Environmental flows in the Snowy River will start ramping up tomorrow after the finalisation of an agreement between the NSW, Victorian and Australian Governments to provide an additional 24 billion litres of water this year. The majority of the increased flows will commence tomorrow and last for about 10 days, simulating the high flows from the annual snowmelt that helped give the Snowy River its wild reputation before it was dammed as part of the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme. There will also another volume of additional releases in April 2011. NSW Water Minister Phil Costa and Victorian Water Minister Tim Holding said the States were on track to provide additional water to boost flows this year and every year after that, after the Australian Government covered the cost to Snowy Hydro of foregone power generation. “The Snowy River is one of NSW most iconic rivers Since 2002, 251 billion litres of environmental flows have been released down the Snowy River including the biggest ever single releases

in February this year. Now, we are delivering on our commitment in partnership with the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments to further boost environmental flows. “The additional 24 billion litres of environmental flows comes on top of 38 billion litres already set aside for environmental releases down the Snowy River this financial year – boosting total flows to 71 billion litres,” Minister Costa said. Victorian Water Minister Tim Holding said the annual high spring flows would now be a feature of the Snowy River for years to come, with a spectacular cascade released from Jindabyne Dam. “The Snowy River communities have waited 43 years to see this again, after the completion of Jindabyne Dam in 1967 saw the mighty Snowy reduced to less than one per cent of its original flows. Drought and a lingering water debt to Snowy Hydro unfortunately were keeping environmental releases at a minimum. Under this agreement to repay the debt two years early, the Snowy River will now get its full environmental allocation this year and every year afterwards,” he said.

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MHS apprentice mechanic Year 10 Monaro High student Kayden John is next year starting as an apprentice mechanic with High Country Automotive as part of the school based apprenticeship program. He will also be attending school to complete years 11 and 12. Once he has finished school, with HSC in hand, he will then continue his apprenticeship fulltime until he has finished. Kayden has wanted to be a mechanic since he was about 10 years old and initially did some work experience with his uncle in Sydney. The last seven months Kayden has been at High Country Automotive

as a work experience person and shown that he is keen to learn the trade and proven he can be relied upon to perform what is necessary of him. Gary Murphy from High Country Automotive said they then offered Kayden an apprenticeship, as did his uncle in Sydney. Kayden chose to stay in Cooma because he would have more support from family and friends than if he went to Sydney. Pictured: Kayden John with his mother Madeline Boucher, and at back, Gary Murphy, Brad McElroy, Shane Lawrence , Deb Thomas and Tracey Beasley.

Loris wins Stallions’ holiday Loris Stefani was all smiles recently when he was named the winner of the Cooma Stallions season raffle. His prize is a five-day holiday for two at Sea Temple Resort and Spa, Port Douglas. The prize is valued at $4000 and includes activities at the resort. Loris wasn’t sure who he was going to take with him, but one of the family looked likely to share the experience. Second prize in the competition, a $2500 wood heater, was won by Laura Thompson.

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Aviation memorial goes live to air Left: The description of the talking display.

Cooma’s Aviation Pioneers Memorial is on the air again. After the Cooma Lions Club erected the memorial in Southern Cloud Park in 1962, it installed a tape-based, coin-operated sound machine telling the story of the Southern Cloud and its memorial. The coin income helped with the maintenance of the park and memorial. Following many years battling technical problems, the Lions Club removed the machine. Last year the club started looking for modern technology options to replace the original sound machine. This led Lions Chris Reeks to Barry Sandry and his form Adz on Hold Australian in Wollongong. The project struck a chord with Barry, who also has some aviation interests. He enthusiastically joined the club’s small working group and planning commenced. The Cooma Lions Club envisaged the sound machine providing more tourist information than just the Southern Cloud story.

The final design provides four independent, button-operated tracks, together with a stop/rest button. Further tracks can be added in the future. Operation is free. The following material is recorded on the four tracks: 1. History of Australian pioneer aviators; 2. Disappearance of the Southern Cloud and the development of the Aviation Pioneers Memorial; 3. A visitor’s guide to Cooma (provided by Cooma Visitors’ Centre); 4. The story of the Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation, the memorial’s neighbour across the creek (provided by SMEC). Barry Sandry completed installation of the machine on October 26 and it is now in operation. By a startling coincidence, October 26, 2010 was the exact 52nd anniverasry of Tom Sonter’s discovery of the Southern Cloud crash site. As the sound machine was switched on, Chris Reeks said that the Lions Club expected it would help enhance the Cooma experience for tourists. He thanked Barry Sandry for bringing the project to fruition.

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Celebrate Australia Day Preparations are underway for the 2011 Australia Day celebrations in the CoomaMonaro shire. The Australia Day committee is busy preparing a program to keep the whole family entertained thoughout the day. Using the theme “Celebrate What’s Great”, the committee plans to review the shire’s past, present and future. A major part of the day’s celebrations will be the announcement of the winners of the Australia Day awards. This year there will be six categories: Citizen of the Year; Junior Citizen of the Year; Sportsperson of the Year; Junior Sportsperson of the Year; Community Group of the Year and Community Event of the Year. Nominations for these awards are now open and nomination forms can be collected from the Cooma Visitors Centre. Nominations close on Friday November 26 so don’t delay in submitting your choice of recipient for the year 2010. The winner of the award for Cooma-Monaro Citizen of the Year will be honoured by the printing of a postage stamp featuring their portrait. Each village within the shire has been invited to participate in the celebrations and council has allocated a small budget, where required and requested, to assist with this event. The committee has also submitted a request for the allocation of two Australia Day ambassadors for 2011. If this eventuates (dependent on availability), it is planned that one of the Ambassadors will be able to attend the Numeralla and Nimmitabel celebrations during the morning while the other visits Michelago and Bredbo.

The main activities will take place in Centennial Park, Cooma, from midday. The award winners will receive their certificate and be introduced to the audience. During the afternoon in the park, the committee is organising a variety of entertainment and activities and would like to hear from local performers who would be interested in adding to the day’s fun and attractions. The ambassadors, councillors, award winners and Australia Day honours recipients will be entertained at a special reception later in the day. For more information contact the committee chairman, Martin Hughes, on 62359093 or email mshughes@activ8.net.au

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Do you know someone, group or event in the Shire that deserves recognition for their efforts up to and including 2010?

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The Cooma-Monaro Shire Australia Day Working Party is calling for nominations for the 2011 Australia Day Awards. Entries are encouraged for six awards: Citizen of the Year Junior Citizen of the Year Sportsperson of the Year Junior Sportsperson of the Year Community Organisation of the Year Community Event of the Year

Nomination forms are available from Cooma Visitors Centre. Hurry, as nominations close on November 26. For more information, contact the chair of the Working Party, Martin Hughes on 62359093 or email mshughes@activ8.net.au

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Emergency services report

Welcome to Cooma Cooma-Monaro Shire Council has welcomed its new director of corporate services, Alan Cairney, to the fold. Mr Cairney started with council on October 18. Mr Cairney holds a Bachelor of Business Degree and is progressing towards a Masters Degree in Local Government Management.

Some of his experiences include operational and strategic management for diverse work areas, including financial management, budget preparation and financial reporting, asset and property management, economic development, library and records management.

Police A ute travelling north at Bunyan left the road and came to a stop on Saturday October 30 at 3.05pm. In the back of the ute was a large tow ball and steel frame, which then went into the cab of the ute missing the driver but pinning the 63-year-old male passenger from Bunyan by his chest. Police and ambulance officers managed to free him and he was then air lifted to Canberra hospital. He sustained broken ribs, chest bruising and internal bleeding from the accident and is listed as being in a stable condition.

Pictured Right: Cooma-Monaro Shire Council general manager, John Vucic, welcomes council’s new director of corporate services, Alan Cairney.

Cooma Court report From Cooma Local Court October 20 Ben Ernest Carballo was convicted and charged with using a 2010 season ski pass that didn’t belong to him in July. He was charged with dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception and ordered to pay $400 and court costs of $79. Matthew Miller from Cooma was placed on a S9 good behaviour bond for nine months for assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Jennifer Owens was convicted and fined for mid range PCA. She was disqualified from driving for 12 months and fined $1500 plus court costs of $79. Jason Walter Peter Pavy from Jindabyne was convicted and charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and breach of an AVO. He was placed on a S9 good behaviour bond and fined $200 plus court costs of $79.

Vincenzo Stefanetto from Cooma failed to stop at a random breath-testing site when motioned to. He continued along Sharp Street and police located him on Old Dry Plains Road some time later. He told police he was trying to avoid them because he had no driver’s licence and the vehicle was unregistered. He was convicted and fined $1100 and disqualified for three years and ordered to pay court costs of $79.

able to free himself and left the scene to walk home and get his tractor to retrieve his vehicle. He was fined a total of $2220, disqualified from driving for 12 months, given a S9 good behaviour bond and ordered to pay court costs of $79.

Martin Hume from Sydney was convicted and fined of high range PCA and drive while suspended. He was given community service order of 300 hours, disqualified from driving for five years and Brendon John Warren was convicted ordered to pay court costs. and fined for driving with a high range PCA and using an unregistered vehicle. He was travelling on Dry Plains Road and travelling at about 80 km/h when he lost control while negotiating aright hand bend. He collided with an embankment causing the vehicle to become airborne, turn upside down and collide three metres high into a tree and come to rest on its roof. He was

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A bus on its way back to Bega with 63 children and five teachers on board caught fire just outside of Nimmitabel on Friday. They were returning from a three-day excursion in Jindabyne when the driver noticed smoke coming from the bus. He pulled over evacuated the bus, accounted for everyone and extinguished the fire with a hand held fire extinguisher. It appears the exhaust housing had caught on fire. Police and the fire brigade attended as a precaution and stayed until another bus from Bega came and collected the students and their teachers to return them to Bega. Police would like anyone with information on random “egging” attacks in the Cooma North area to come forward. This has been occurring for the last couple of weeks. You can contact Cooma police on 6452 0099.

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Riposte Lisa Ashurst A sure sign that summer is on the way came to my attention over the weekend. Yep, I spied the cricket on the tele and I could feel my high spirits plummeting to the floor as it dawned on me that I was going to be bombarded with it, now that the football has thankfully bitten the dust for another season. It’s going to be on every channel and I hate cricket. But now there’s also another player on the field. Motor racing. I don’t hate motor racing however I do find it boring after a while and could possibly learn to really dislike it if enough of it is smeared across the TV. I won’t dislike it as much as football and cricket but if it keeps up it’s going to run a close second. Now before anyone starts, I don’t have a set against sport on TV but I get downright snarky over nothing but sport on every channel. Like, hours and hours of it, so why do station programmers do this? Hasn’t it occurred to them that not everyone is mad for blokey sporty stuff? I’m not. I have friends who are not. I’ve even heard of other people who are not. Please note there are lots of us out here who are not thrilled to the eyeballs with back-to-

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back sporting matches and, even worse, those #@%&(! cricket matches that go all day long! I realise I have said all this before but obviously no one was listening to me so I’m Saying It Again!!! The fact is that many of us may prefer to watch something more interesting so why can’t there be at least one channel that caters to the likes of us? Because station programmers are all male, that’s why. They get all glassy-eyed and slackjawed over things like blokey sports and make the mistake of thinking the viewing public does too. Well...it doesn’t - okay! I personally know of at least two other people who feel as I do and we are seriously thinking of launching a major protest against the programmers’ total disregard for our wishes. I realise we are in the minority but that doesn’t mean we don’t have a voice. I also realise that it will all come down to what we actually say but I reckon if we polish up on the profanity and the gestures, we’ll be speaking the language that male programmers will probably understand and we just may get their attention. But in the meantime, please accept this as my personal protest.

The cup run is over The nation had stopped, the bets were all placed And most often for us these were misplaced. That one day of the year when we all are expert And state with conviction this one is a ‘cert’. The beautiful hats are back in their box The horses we backed a bunch of old crocks. Bubbly flowed freely at corporate lunches While all of the nobs followed their hunches.

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The beautiful people mingled quite freely And tried as they mixed to behave quite genteelly. The ladies appearing the peak of high fashion, While the gents in their suits simply quite smashin’. The horses rushed by in a dazzle of colour, The jockeys aboard displaying their valour. ‘You beaut’ yelled some while others just groaned As tickets on losers to the ground were just thrown. The horses gone home and hosed down. Punters are saddened while sorrows they drown. But next year we know will be just the same And the horses we back will run like they’re lame.

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This week, there will literally be thousands of motorbikes on our roads – even more than usual. So the secret is – drive carefully and look out for these riders. Most of them will be assisting the Steven Walters Foundation and deserve our support and consideration.

Dalgety saw a novel new competition on Saturday – team penning. The Postman had to have a look, being a bit interested in campdrafting. It looked like a lot of fun, but The Postman suspects there may be the possibility of the occasional tiff if

the ‘team’ doesn’t work together. Similarly, team barrel racing also has the potential for contention, especially if some people are using the “other left” or “other right” at the start. A sad story with a happy ending- a

recent death notice in a Sydney paper had some locals mourning the loss of ex-Nimmitabel policeman, Bob Warren. But, when one well-wisher rang Bob’s wife to commiserate, Bob answered the phone – and not from the other side, either.

While it’s still sad for the other family concerned, Bob’s mates are looking forward to seeing him again, in person, in this lifetime. (And Bob’s pretty chuffed about the amount of concern shown at his supposed passing). Onya Bobby!

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Size really does matter When it comes to interior design, size matters because we tend to see objects and spaces as large or small in relatives rather than in absolute terms. For instance, a spacious room in a house may appear much smaller than an open plan office space taking up a whole floor of a high rise, but the room will appear larger in relation to an adjacent small powder room. Its important to create a sense of harmony with all the elements of interior design. They must relate to each other, and to the overall theme so they ‘ sing in unison ‘. To do that, start with scale. This refers to the proportion of an object or space to other objects, people within the space, and the space itself. For example, a small table in a large space may look insignificant, while large objects can overwhelm in a small area. When you see a room with good scale it will look ‘ right’. An over scaled piece such as this antique lamp can have a great impact in a small space if placed carefully. Therefore proportion is the relationship of all parts of the design to each other, and to the entirety. This is a vital requirement for the aesthetic success of an interior design. If unsuccessful some tricks will be needed to bring to room into apparent proportion to be visually pleasing. Add into the mix the elements of color, pattern, texture and style to help form rhythmic patterns to the eye. Then, whether you choose

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Forum on elder abuse About 20 people attended a forum on elder abuse at the Hawkins Centre, Cooma, last Friday. Elder Abuse hides itself away in our community and is largely unreported. It is a problem that affects the very heart of our families, our older family members. Participants heard from a lawyer who deals with elder abuse cases, which cover a variety of situations and unfortunately, often involve family members or other trusted individuals. For more information contact The Aged-Care rights Services (TARS) on 133 677.

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Jindabyne’s RASCAL turns 40 external deck overlooking Lake Jindabyne. The Club has an adult membership of 350 with 130 junior members and caters for people who love the Snowy Mountains. Plans are afoot to further improve the amenity of the lodge, which was built on a very tight budget, and to better cater for the needs of the increased number of summer users. RASCAL progressively expanded its membership to beyond the hospital grounds and there are now two types of membership – a winter membership, and a summer membership which is somewhat cheaper and does not permit the member to stay at the club during Rascal members Richard Emerton, Tony Booth, Marg Sharp holding Django Dunnet, Alan July and August. Laird, Mishael J and Pat Schmidt. Amongst the many past presidents, office bearers and members enjoying the informal birthday luncheon in the lodge, were the second RASCAL Rascal and the mountains as children, and of maintaining president, Dr Tony Booth, past presidents Greg Fraser, Pat those friendships over the years. It is as if Rascal provides Schmidt and Richard Emerton, current a ‘sense of place’ where friendships are nurtured by the president Alan Laird and his partner communal nature of the Lodge and where the love of the Marg Sharp, a number of long standing mountain and mountain activities are key elements. “The festivities demonstrated the strong loyalty members members, the newest member Mishael J have for their club; with a number of founding members in and the Club’s Office Managers Kim and Tim Dunnet with their baby Django, who attendance alongside recent recruits and those too young is the youngest member. For all present it to yet join. It also demonstrated the diversity of member was an opportunity to celebrate the past interests, from downhill and cross country skiing, fishing, and look to the future with the Rascal boating, bike riding and bushwalking. “I would like take this opportunity to thank the Jindabyne 76 Commissioner Street ‘family’. businesses of Paddy Pallin, Sublime Cafe, High Country President Alan Laird summed up the CLOSED Thursday, Monday & Wednesday Friday 5th November – Super Tuesday 9th November 2010 occasion by saying “The Rascal ‘family’ Outfitters, Michael Scott Lees Gallery, Mitre 10, Design was clearly evident at our 40th Anniversary and Detail, and from Canberra Macpac and Snowgum, all celebrations. A number of members of whom so generously donated prizes to RASCAL for the shared fond memories of time spent at anniversary celebration.”

RASCAL, otherwise known as the Residents and Sisters Club for Activities in Leisuretime, members celebrated the 40th Anniversary of their club lodge in Jindabyne over the weekend. RASCAL was one of the first club lodges to be constructed in Jindabyne. The Canberra-based club was formed as a social club for residents and nurses in 1968 under the leadership of two doctors at Canberra Hospital, Tony Booth and the now Senator Bob Brown, with the purpose of meeting the requirements for tendering for a block of land on the edge of Lake Jindabyne. The requirements being that the applicants had a minimum of $2,000 in the bank, a sketched plan and that the structure would be built in one year. The challenge of the sketched plan and the possibility of an available builder, was the easy part, finding the money was somewhat harder. At first a circular was distributed around the hospital staff offering $40 and $20 memberships with the condition that on resignation from the hospital, they would no longer be members. Only one person took up the offer! However, upon approaching each hospital staff member individually, $13,000 was raised. This was increased by a $24,000 bank loan guaranteed by Visiting Medical Officers at Canberra Hospital. The RASCAL tender was successful and the Jindabyne builder Hubert Hooverman was engaged to build the spacious lodge which opened in October 1970. Today this centrally heated 28-bed lodge, built on three levels, has a top floor featuring a spacious refurbished kitchen, dining and lounge area opening on to a full-length

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Wednesday November 3, 2010

Regional events workshop held in Jindabyne The room was full lively chatter when 50 participants with an interest in Snowy Mountains festivals and events, were busy networking prior to the Tourism NSW Regional Events Workshop on Thursday, October 28 at Jindabyne’s Horizons Resort. An impromptu vocal performance by the visiting 35 “Pilsko” Polish Regional Song and Dance Ensemble with their five piece folk band, from Zywiec, Poland, added a colourful touch to the day’s schedule. The Ensemble is touring in Australia for two and a half weeks, visiting schools and communities in the eastern states. Then it was down to work. The day-long workshop began with David Moretti of Tourism NSW welcoming participants and then introducing Ian Mackey of Cre8ting Growth who facilitated the activities. Those taking part were then organised into groups depending on whether their event was a newer one, intermediate or at

an advanced stage. Event management topics covered during the day included marketing; occupational health and safety; risk management; social media (Twitter and Facebook); evaluation; and most important – application for grant funding. The WOW factor and how to refresh older events was also included in the topics. Snowy River Shire Youth Worker and co-ordinator of Youth Week, Meghan Quinn, said “The workshop gave me a lot of insight on longterm events’ planning, management and how to think strategically about development and marketing of the events.” She continued “I’m looking forward to using this information to establish and grow youth events in addition to supporting the other events in which I’ve become involved,” Meghan said. “It was a spectacular networking workshop.”

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Nimmitabel celebrates St Mary On Saturday, November 13, Nimmitabel will commemorate the Canonisation of Mary MacKillop in a celebration to which everybody is invited. The celebration will be a reenactment of Mary’s visits to Nimmitabel. Mary had family connections through the McDonald family and passed through Nimmitabel on trips from Eden, Bombala and on to Cooma and Bungendore. It’s worth commemorating. She is our first Australian saint and she not only visited Nimmitabel but was part of the forces that helped shape the town at the turn of the century. Mary MacKillop was a pioneer of education and particular of making education available to everyone. She looked for areas where isolation and poverty and the general struggle of life made it difficult for children to get even a basic education. Her aim was to bring her religious sisters into those communities to live and teach, wherever they could find a space. Mary MacKillop, now recognised as a saint, spent much of her life being considered far from a saint by her own church of the time. She battled and battled to keep her Sisters’ independence and their own Central Government. At just 31 years of age, she travelled alone to Rome, a journey which took more than 18 months . All of this is even more remarkable when you remember just how long ago it was - at the time, when

Mary was making these brave strides, Australia was still a group of colonies; women were not yet allowed to vote. When that right came in 1903, Mary encouraged all her Sisters to enroll and to vote with care and forethought. If you gather in the main street on Saturday morning, we are hoping that Mary will commence her journey from Lake Williams and be coming up the street in horse and sulky. Kids (of all ages) might like to join in and walk behind Mary as she makes her way up the street and then up to St Andrews Church. When she stops at the Church, Mary will be talking to the people. She will see across the road, the convent that she asked for - to be built so that her Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart could live in Nimmitabel and set up a school. And when they did, in 1902, 127 pupils enrolled for schooling in the Church. There was obviously a need. There will be a Mass celebrated at 11am, which will be followed by lunch. Some of the Sisters who have lived in the Convent that Mary built will be coming back to join in the celebrations and past students will be invited to share their memories of school. There will be a display of school memorabilia and information on the life of Mary MacKillop. Please join in; Mary MacKillop is a saint for all people and a woman worth remembering. Courtesy Nimmitybelle News.

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Fun for young and old at Gaden Trout Hatchery Picnic Day Jindabyne locals and visitors will have the chance to look behind the scenes of one of Australia’s main fish breeding centres as part of the Gaden Trout Hatchery Family Picnic Day on Saturday November 6. Minister for Primary Industries, Steve Whan said the free event will have something for the whole family to enjoy and is a great opportunity for the community to learn more about the breeding facility. “The Gaden Hatchery is one of Australia’s main breeding centres for cold water sport fish including Atlantic salmon, Brook trout, Brown trout and Rainbow trout, however many local residents don’t even realise it’s right on their doorstep,” Minister Whan said. “The Family Picnic Day is a great opportunity for the community to bring a picnic rug and enjoy the day in the one hectare of parklands that surround the Gaden Trout Hatchery and learn more about our precious fisheries resources,” Minister Whan said. “Fisheries staff will be conducting hatchery tours at 10am, 12pm and 2pm to give visitors the chance to learn more about the facility and view the breeding ponds, aquariums and exhibits. “There are ponds where visitors can view feeding of the

fish and local Fisheries officers the local SES, ambulance service and fire brigade will hold demonstrations throughout the day. “Other activities will include trout cooking demonstrations, fly fishing casting lessons, kids catch and release fishing, pony rides, live music and lots of local produce stalls of food, wine, beer and craft.” The Gaden Trout Hatchery Family Picnic Day is a free event and will be held from 10am to 4pm. The local Lions Club will be running a barbecue providing sausage sizzle and drinks for sale. The Gaden Hatchery is located at 224 Gaden Road in Jindabyne and is open between 10am to 4pm every day of the year except Christmas Day. The visitors centre is open to individuals, schools and groups for a small entry fee.

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Hefty Sep Qtr Drop for New Home Sales Private sector home building is set to decline following a large reduction in new home The latest HIA - Jeld-Wen New Home Sales Report, a survey of Australia’s major sales over recent months. residential builders, showed that the number of new homes sold increased by only 0.6 per cent in September 2010. However, sales were down by 14 per cent for the September 2010 quarter and were 15 per cent below the level of new home sales for the September quarter of the previous year. HIA Chief Economist, Dr Harley Dale, said that leading indicators signal a contraction in new home building in the post stimulus environment of 2011. “The appropriate decision for the Reserve Bank next Tuesday is to keep the cash rate on hold,” Harley Dale said. “Heightened speculation about increased interest rates has been damaging to housing sentiment and activity. Warnings from the banks of pending increases in mortgage rates outside of changes in monetary policy have been unhelpful to buyer confidence and are causing potential buyers to stay on the side-lines. “HIA does not buy the argument that Australian banks have any justification to independently raise interest rates,” Harley Dale said. “As it stands the lack of available credit from Australian banks to small and medium sized residential developers is contributing to the renewed weakness in new home building conditions that has become evident over the course of 2010,” Harley Dale added. Detached house sales increased by 1 per cent in the month of September 2010 but were down by 15 per cent over the quarter. Sales in the multi-unit sector fell by 2.4 per cent in the month and were down by 1.5 per cent over the quarter. In the month of September 2010 detached new house sales increased by 5.9 per cent in New South Wales and by 3.6 per cent in Queensland, although both these markets suffered double digit declines in sales volumes in the September quarter. Sales fell by 3.1 per cent in Victoria in the month of September and were down by 4.6 per cent in South Australia and 1.8 per cent in Western Australia.

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Auction at 11:00 am on Saturday, 20 November 2010 at the Cooma Ex-Services Club • “Part LOCHIEL” River block 748 acres | 303 hectares approximately • Located approximately 65km’s south of Cooma, featuring some 1.5 km’s Snowy River frontage, boasting spectacular main range views. • Predominately granite soils, 75% cleared, balance heavily timbered, mostly apple box and native pine. • Old homestead site plus sheep yards. • Owner estimates carrying capacity at 550-600 DSE • Fenced into 3/4 paddocks, dams plus river frontage • Bush block 107 acres | 43 hectares approximately. • Virgin bush and spectacular rock formations. • To be offered in one line or separate if requested

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"BRAESIDE" is a productive grazing property, well situated handy to Cooma, the snow fields, Lake Eucumbene and the Kosciusko National Park. Its undulating to hilly, good sound grazing land of basalt and red loam soils, with pasture improvement and native grasses, scattered gums. 15 paddocks, 2 creeks, dams and troughs. 23" average annual rainfall. A large 3 bedroom brick home, 2 bathrooms, 4 stand shearing shed, hay and shelter sheds, stockyards. "Braeside" has been running crossbred ewes, merinos and angus cattle. The property has been destocked for some time and well grassed at present. An area of around 200 hectares has been cropped and sown to pasture, mainly phalaris and clover over the years. The reliable Caddigat Creek has a windmill and diesel pump providing water to the homestead and numerous paddocks. "Braeside" has been held by the Mackay Family for over 100 years and due to change in circumstances, the time has come for this much loved property to be sold to new owners.

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Builders support ACCC on dangers of interest rate chatter Mr Miller said that, historically, interest rate rises imposed by the Reserve Bank had taken up to nine months to work their way through the system but, Canberraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s peak building and construction industry organisation, Master in more recent years, this dynamic had changed because of the amount of Builders ACT has endorsed the sentiments of the chairman of the Australian chatter which occurred before, during and after such rises. Competition and Consumer Commission, Graeme Samuel, with respect to He said that the impact of such speculation was frequently reflected bank commentary around interest rates. in statistics released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, with building The executive director of the MBA-ACT, John Miller said Mr Samuelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approvals often falling on the back of speculation around interest rates rather comments were consistent with concerns he had expressed throughout than the reality.

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VENDOR SAYS SELL AUCTION 11AM FRIDAY 3RD DECEMBER 2010 COOMA EX SERVICES CLUB 71 MASSIE ST COOMA Ph: (02) 6452 1000 TIM SCHOFIELD 0428 526 733

â&#x20AC;˘ 1080 acres / 437 hectares approximately â&#x20AC;˘ Located approximately 73 kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s south of Cooma, 73 kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s north of Bombala â&#x20AC;˘ Sound granite country with some clay loam soils, 80 % cleared / arable, balance lightly timbered, mostly apple box, eucalypts and native pine. â&#x20AC;˘ Some pasture improvement including clover and phalaris. â&#x20AC;˘ 3 kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Snowy River frontage, good reliable water, 3 dams, solar and diesel water pumps, 11 troughs gravity feed by 4 tanks. â&#x20AC;˘ Modern (circa 1980â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) 4 bedroom homestead, office, open plan living, country style kitchen with breakfast bar, 2 dining areas, slow combustion wood fire + gas heating, 1.5 bathrooms, internal laundry, north facing deck and undercover access from garage. â&#x20AC;˘ Further improvements include workshop, horse stables, horse / stallion yards, cattle yards and machinery shed. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jillicoâ&#x20AC;? is currently well under stocked and therefore enjoys a good body of feed. Owner estimates carrying capacity at 65 cows and calves or 600-700 DSE. â&#x20AC;˘ A well established starter block with excellent infrastructure and reliable water.

WILL BE SOLD - OWNERS COMMITTED ELSEWHERE!!! AUCTION:

29th November 2010 Double Bay Auction Centre

INSPECTION: By appointment only with the listing agent CONTACT:

P: 02 6456 6783 W: nickkirshner.com.au Nick Kirshner M: 0416 287 829 E: nick@nickkirshner.com.au

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6.00 Chinese News. 6.30 Soccer. UEFA Champions League. Chelsea v Spartak Moscow. 9.00 WorldWatch. 2.30 Dateline. (R, CC) 3.30 Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) 4.00 The Journal. (CC) 4.30 PBS NewsHour. (CC) 5.30 Global Village. (G, R) 6.00 Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 Food Safari. (G, R, CC) 8.00 Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam. (Final, G, R, CC) Luke concludes his culinary tour of Vietnam as he makes the most of Hoi An’s vibrant markets, before heading out of town on a food discovery tour. 8.30 The Supersizers Go… The Twenties. (PG, CC) Restaurant critic Giles Coren and writer and performer Sue Perkins experience the culture and cuisine of the Roaring ’20s. 9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.05 UEFA Champions League Hour. (CC) Features highlights from the UEFA Champions League. 11.05 Movie: Clean. (M, 04) 1.05 Movie: Miffo. (M, 03, R) 2.45 WorldWatch.

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Monaro Merino ram sales schedule Saturday November 6 Avonside Stud, ‘Muniong’ Snowy Mountains Highway. Sale starts 11am; Manawa Stud, ‘Spring Creek’, Berridale. Sale starts 1.30pm Sunday November 7 Round Plain Stud, ‘Cross Roads’ Berridale – open day from 9am, private sales; Cottage Creek, ‘Cottage Creek’ Bobundara, open day and private sales Monday November 8 Adina Stud, at AWH Wool Store, Polo Flat, Cooma. Sale starts noon. Greenland Stud, ‘Mountain View” Bungarby, Sale starts 3pm.

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Tuesday November 9 Middleview Stud, “Merani Park’, Dalgety. Sale starts 5.30pm Wednesday November 10 Cottage Park Stud, “Cottage Park’, Bobundara. Sale starts 11am. Hazledean Stud, ‘Hazeldean” via Cooma. Sale starts 1pm. Monaro Merino Association MMA President: Bob Walters Ph: 6456 6744 MMA Vice President: Mark Pendergast Ph: 6453 5559 MMA Secretary/Treasurer: Sue Clayton Ph: 6456 3735

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Monaro Merino Association: MMA President: Bob Walters Ph: 6456 6744 | MMA Vice President: Mark Pendergast Ph: 6453 5559 | MMA Secretary/Treasurer: Sue Clayton Ph: 6456 3735

2010- A prime time to lamb on the Monaro.

Greenland Merino Stud John, Jenny & Greg Alcock Phone 0264536244 At Greenland we are continuously concentrating on improving the genetics to breed a well balanced animal that is correct in structure with good bone on a large frame. These sheep maintain fibre diameter with supple skins and a rich well nourished distinct crimped wool that performs well. These versatile sheep are suitable for 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. Even though the wool market is rather depressed, we believe using the right genetics to produce sheep that are versatile with high fertility is still a very profitable enterprise. Greenland is offering Fine-Medium Wool Rams, Finewool Rams and Poll Merino Rams in this year’s 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 25 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 third 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. The results from a number of our clients recording fleece weights in excess of 8kgs

Greg Alcock holds the 2009 Ram of the Year, exhibited by Greenland. average for their adult sheep. Max and Coral Caldwell sold their 5yr old wethers at Cooma for $130 in May. Somerton Pastoral Co. sold their entire drop of 11 month old Merino wethers at Wagga Wagga in early August to average $110. Mary and Josh Burns sold 330 cull wethers in September at Wagga Wagga to average $133. Our clients Geoff and Helen Litchfield won the finewool section of the 2010 Berridale Ewe Competition . AWI and DPI Merino Bloodline Performance Comparison 2010 shows that Greenland Merino Stud is running in 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.

Greenland Merino Stud “Mountain View”, Bungarby via Cooma

At the close of lamb marking we can sit back and take stock of the reproductive performance of our flocks and perhaps feel some satisfaction as we realise that most of the planets aligned for sheep breeding on the Monaro this year. Reports of marking rates in mature Merinos have been in the range of 100 – 115 percent and some crossbred flocks achieved well above 140 percent. Quite remarkable compared to the 2009 of about 70 percent in Merinos as a district average. So... why the difference? Most flocks start to lamb from August through to October and good rain and high quality pasture growth in February/March before and during joining lead to a vast improvement in ewe fat score. On top of this many ewes had either been dry from the previous season or had lambed and lost so were probably already better than had they reared a lamb in 2009. Using a local producer group as my benchmark I would guess that most flocks joined at fat score 3+ to 4 and on a rising plane of nutrition. On average we can expect about 12 percent more lambs for each improvement of one fat score. Animals held condition to scanning and results in many merino flocks indicated up to 170 foetuses per 100 ewes joined and a very low dry percentage (5 percent or less). A high potential but only good lamb survival through birth and the first few days of life would see it realised. Excellent scanning results were common throughout southern NSW. May rainfall ensured high quality

pasture and good crop growth after scanning and animals remained n good condition, in fact a little too good. Some crossbred flocks were fat score 5 by late pregnancy causing losses to pregnancy toxaemia and even some vaginal prolapsed in ewes grazing crops. Over fat ewes also often experience difficulty lambing leading to birth injury even in moderately sized lambs because ewes try to give birth before the cervix has fully dilated. It happened this year in a flock near Bombala and when cause of death was determined by post mortem most had cranial and central nervous system damage sufficient to prevent teat seeking and maternal bonding even though most had walked. We did this exercise after a patch of rough weather but despite this the lambs did not die of hypothermia. The missing factor was rain. By comparison around the Yass and Boorowa districts many lambs were lost to exposure and despite similar lambing potential many flocks only managed marking rates of around 85 percent indicating up to half of the scanned foetuses never made it to making time. It goes to show you should be careful what you wish for! More winter rain when conditions were so cold could well have seen the Monaro experience even greater losses than the Yass and Boorowa districts. As it is most of our farmers will have 25 percent more lambs than their cousins further north and at current sheep prices this is only good news.

Landmark Cooma. Wishing all vendors of the Ram Selling Season the best of luck for the upcoming sales. Sydney Royal Show Champions Supreme Exhibits of Cooma, Delegate & Nimmitabel Shows Private Inspections Welcome

Annual On-Property Ram Sale 62 Merino & 18 Poll Merino Rams “Monday” 8th November, 2010 at 3pm Enquiries: John & Jenny Alcock Ph: (02) 6453 6244 Fax: (02) 6453 6255 Mobile: 0437 898 982 Email: alcock@skymesh.com.au Catalogue on www.monaromerinos.com.au Greenland - Performance recording for 25 years Fertility - Frame - Finewool - Productive Carcases

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Monaro Merino Association: MMA President: Bob Walters Ph: 6456 6744 | MMA Vice President: Mark Pendergast Ph: 6453 5559 | MMA Secretary/Treasurer: Sue Clayton Ph: 6456 3735

MMA field day and ram sale locations 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 2 10 9

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6. Middleview Bob Walters Ph: 6456 6744 Ram Sale November 9, 5.30pm, on property 7. Cottage Creek David McPhie Ph: 6453 5554 November 7, on property

3. Round Plain Gordon & Jenny Crowe Ph: 6456 8884 open day November 7 from 9am on property

8. Greenland John Alcock Ph: 6453 6244 Ram Sale November 8, 3pm, on property

4. Cottage Park Mark Pendergast Ph: 6453 5559 Ram Sale November 10, 11am, on property

9. Adina Ray & James Barron Ph: 6454 3149 Ram Sale November 8, noon, AWH, Polo Flat

5. Manawa Leon Clarke Ph: 6456 3211 November 6, 1.30pm on

10. Bellevue Park Bill & James Fletcher Ph: 6456 8862

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President’s Message In what can only be described as the best year on the Monaro in 10 or 12, both with the good season and top prices for surplus stock, in particular surplus Merinos, it is with pleasure that I write this document. Monaro Merinos are second to none in the sheep breeding world and to back this up we have seen during the past 12 months Monaro Merinos at the pinnacle of our industry with Monaro wethers fetching over $150 mark and ewes making up to $200. On the wool side of things it has been poking along quite nicely with 18 micron wool at 1251 cents/kg as I write this. The Monaro Merino has performed in recent times as it has in the past with a superiority over every other Merino breeding region in wether trials just more proof that the hardy Monaro Merino is not always the biggest but is the most balanced and profitable Merino. With these trials in the past few years it has shown that that good commonsense breeding backed up with fibre testing and fleece weighing is the only way to breed

profitable sheep as these two things are still the main profit drivers. Monaro sheep have also performed well in the show ring with many Monaro studs bringing home broad ribbons from around the country. I would like to thank all MMA members for their help in the last year and I would like to remind everyone between 18 and 30 to put their entries in for the Cecil Brown Memorial Scholarship with Sam Green on 0428961931. MMA president, Bob Walters

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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

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

special Autumn calf and breeder sales

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Monaro Merino Association: MMA President: Bob Walters Ph: 6456 6744 | MMA Vice President: Mark Pendergast Ph: 6453 5559 | MMA Secretary/Treasurer: Sue Clayton Ph: 6456 3735

ANZ offers more ANZ has supported the financial needs of regional and rural Australia for more than 150 years. Earlier this year ANZ announced the completion of its acquisition of Landmark Financial Services’ loan and deposit books which saw it further strengthen ties with customers in rural areas. ANZ now has more than 770 staff providing financial services to customers in regional and rural Australia. Mark Nightingale, ANZ Regional Executive, South East NSW, says this is good news for our customers in the Monaro region. “We have a strong local team with access to a broad range of financial products and people who specialise in all types of business needs including small business and agribusiness. With the combined strength of the Landmark and ANZ teams, we have never been in a better position to deliver the best value and expertise to our customers to help them grow their business.” “Our commitment to regional and rural communities and agribusiness customers is to deliver convenient and uncomplicated banking. We do this by investing in our people and ensuring they have the right products and tools to meet the changing needs of our customers,” says Mark. This strong focus on convenient and uncomplicated banking has seen ANZ receive the CANSTAR CANNEX Best Value Australia Agribusiness Award for offering

the best value to agribusiness customers for two consecutive years. In determining the award, CANSTAR CANNEX noted ANZ’s suite of purpose-designed agri products, backed by a solid range of business banking products and services. CANSTAR CANNEX also rated ANZ strongly for its ease of access to agribusiness managers. Mark says ANZ is pleased to have received the award for the second year running. “It’s recognition for the work we are doing to continue providing customers with agribusiness products and services that meet their needs.” The local ANZ teams in the Monaro region are encouraging customers and local residents to visit the branches and see the team to discuss their financial needs. ANZ Cooma, Queanbeyan and Bega are full-service branches offering a complete range of financial services, including business finance, home and personal lending, insurance, superannuation and investments. Local branches are open from 9:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday and 9:30am to 5:00pm Friday. To find out more about agribusiness at ANZ, make an appointment with an ANZ Agribusiness Manager today. Phone Craig Croker 0401 135 170 or Claire Kilby 0417 341 137 or go to www.agribusiness.anz.com

Avonside Merino Stud Simon and Kris King Phone: 6453 7199 Avonside Merino Stud was founded in 1990 at the family property “Avonside” near Berridale. Due to the recent sale of this property the stud has moved to its new home at “Muniong” between Cooma and Adaminaby. Our aim to produce large framed, structurally sound sheep, capable of consistently producing heavy fleeces of fine-medium 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. We are excited about the growth factor and wool quality of this sire and are confident that he will complement our breeding objectives. Our surplus sheep have sold particularly well in recent years with our ewes

attracting strong competition. Older wethers have also capitalised on the current strong mutton markets being sold over the hooks and dressing around 30kg. Wether lambs have been successfully finished to weights in excess of 50kg proving the flexibility of our genetics to drive profit in a number of different production systems. This year Avonside Merino Stud will be holding a Field Day at “Muniong” on Saturday, November 6, from 10am to 3pm. We will offer 12 Rams through a Helmsmen system from 11am. At the conclusion of the Helmsmen sale, private treaty rams will become available for selection. All rams to be offered are September/October 2009 drop, shorn in the first week of March and mid-side sampled in late September. The 2010 sale rams are well grown and should present well on sale day. The field day will also feature displays of stud sires and wool from our recent wether shearing. Refreshments and a BBQ will also be available. Our commitment to the improvement of our sheep and those of our clients remains unchanged and we endeavor to provide affordable, quality rams and a professional service to our clients. We welcome any enquiries and urge interested merino breeders to attend our Field Day

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Merino Stud EST. 1990 Ram Sale & Field Day at “Muniong” Cooma Saturday 6th November 10am - 3pm

12 Rams Offered by Helmsman Auction at 11am Followed by Private Treaty Rams BBQ and refreshments available Enquiries Welcome Contact Simon King Ph/Fax: (02) 6453 7199 Mob: 0414 897 390 muniong@activ8.net.au

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6th - 10th November 2010

Monaro Merino Association: MMA President: Bob Walters Ph: 6456 6744 | MMA Vice President: Mark Pendergast Ph: 6453 5559 | MMA Secretary/Treasurer: Sue Clayton Ph: 6456 3735

Middle View Merino Stud Bob and Mikala Walters Phone: 6456 6744

him to be an extremely dominant sire. They display beautiful crimpy and lustrous wool on what can only be described as a near perfect body. Half of this year’s sale team are polls with many Sir Thomas sons amongst them. Average body weights on the rams is over 90kgs with the heaviest weighing in at 110kg. Looking toward the future I can see us going more towards the poll merino providing fleece weights are acceptable, because they have these prolific lambings we all can make more from the extra sheep either by keeping them or by selling them. Anyone with surplus sheep to sell now and into the future is in the box seat to make more from their Merino enterprise. It’s simple more lambs = more money! We would like to extend an invitation to everyone to come to the on property ram sale and see for yourself the opportunity that these sheep offer you.

Here at Middle View Merino Stud we investigate every opportunity to improve our clients’ profitability. We know we are in the top two perent of the most profitable flock sheep in NSW (not sheep bred at stud level but at the client level) this is sourced from NSW Industry and Investment and taken from wether trial information collected over the last 10 years and put into dollars per dry sheep equivalent per hectare. This information tells us that the Middle View bloodline was one of only two bloodlines right up the top of the high accuracy bloodlines using true flock sheep and remember all this info is directly related to the ewes at the client level and also gives the ram buying public more confidence in our ability to breed a very sound and profitable sheep. The next thing to do was to boost body weight and size so we have now started a poll merino stud. Since we have had them we have lifted body weights by seven percent and increased our lambing percentage by eight to 20 percent under the exact same supervision depending on the year. Sourcing the top poll genetics has been difficult but through artificial insemination we have produced a line of young rams well in advance of industry standards. The most influential ram we used is Corramandel Sir Thomas from Western Australia, he has produced without doubt five rams all worthy of stud status. Not one cull was out Last year’s top priced ram with Bob and Mikala Walters and purchaser Paul Cocking. of his family proving

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Monaro Merino Association: MMA President: Bob Walters Ph: 6456 6744 | MMA Vice President: Mark Pendergast Ph: 6453 5559 | MMA Secretary/Treasurer: Sue Clayton Ph: 6456 3735

Adina Merino Stud

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10th Annual Ram Sale Monday 8th November 12 noon - Inspections 10am

at AWH WOOL STORE Polo Flat, Cooma, NSW May, June & September, October 2009 Drop including 4 Poll Rams Ray & Margaret Barron Ph: (02) 6454 3149 Fax: (02) 6454 3201

James & Julie Barron Ph: (02) 6454 3015 Fax: (02) 6454 3334 Email: jimmyb1@bordernet.com.au

An Agribusiness dedicated to YOU

Livestock

Finance John Scarlett 0419 692 007

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Rob Nicholl 0428 973520

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Tim Schofield 0428 526 733

Alison Constance 0427 485 780

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Contact Elders Rural Services Australia Ltd 71 Massie St Cooma Ph: 02 6452 1000 Fax: 6452 3521

Email: cooma@elders.com.au www.elders.com.au

Part of the sheep industry since 1860 That’s serious business Here at NAB, we’ve been committed to the growth of the sheep industry in the Monaro region for over 150 years. So if you want to talk to a local who really understands your business, talk to any of our Agribusiness Managers in your region. Darren Steinke - Cooma - Ph 6450 1066 Peter Hales – Bega - Ph 6492 7666 Paul Thorneycroft - Goulburn - Ph 4823 1666

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) This year Adina Merino Stud will offer 38 one-year-old rams for auction and the principals are extremely happy with the growth, handle and wools of Purchasers of the 2009 top-priced Adina ram, Brian and Kylie Clifford. this years sale team, which they believe are very true to type and typify their breeding the purchase of a Poll Merino Ram from the aims. Included in this years team are 12 Dubbo National Show and Sale, with the aim May/June drop Rams with the balance being being to eventually register a Poll Stud when September/October drop, including for the numbers are sufficient The Barron family are not holding a Field Day first time four Poll Rams. With premium prices being paid for Merino this year, but should you wish to inspect the Ewes, there has never been a better time to rams prior to sale day, please do not hesitate in contacting them to arrange a suitable time. join more ewes to Merino Rams. Ray and James are seeing the benefits of the The 2010 Sale, will be Adinas 10th Annual use of selective mating, using sires not only stand alone sale and it will be held on Monday from within the Stud but also sourcing sires November 8 at the AWH Wool Store (formerly from leading Australian Studs to introduce known as TWG Woolstore) commencing new and desirable genetics to assist in at the new time of 12pm, with inspections available from 10am. achieving long term goals. This year Adina are particularly pleased with

NAB celebrating 150 years support for Monaro Merinos The 2010 Monaro Merino Association’s ram sales reflect the rich history of Merino breeding in this area and the Monaro’s place as one of the top Merino regions in the country. National Australia Bank (NAB) Agribusiness Manager for Monaro and Snowy Mountains Darren Steinke said that the Monaro’s Merino industry should be congratulated for its longevity and progressive nature. “Merinos have been the backbone to the Monaro for 150 years. NAB understands the hard work and dedication it takes to survive and thrive for this long, as last year NAB also celebrated 150 years supporting farmers and businesses in this region. “We are very proud to have been associated with the sheep and wool industry in the Monaro from the very beginning and hope to continue doing so. “The industry here is nationally recognised as a leader in Merino breeding and this year’s Monaro Merino Association’s ram sales are a testament to that. “The region has been through some tough seasons and this is the first decent spring break

we have seen in at least six years. We have confidence and stability back in the industry and this this is a great boost to our customers in the business,” Darren said. The ram sales come as forecasts for the sheep industry as a whole continue to be positive. According to NAB’s October Commodity Wrap, demand for wool has been solid with Chinese, European and Indian buyers dominating a market that is almost 200c/kg (clean) higher than this time five years ago. Additionally combating the effect of the high AUD, increasing prices of other fibres have seen greater demand for finer wool varieties recently and given this, it is expected that wool prices will increase by four per cent in 2010-11 in year average terms. Lamb prices are expected to ease due to the strong AUD and the recent spring flush of lamb numbers; however, still reasonably tight supplies should help to ensure prices remain at elevated levels for the near term, and looking ahead in year average terms, prices should be around 6 per cent higher in 2010-11.

Countrywide Wool Countrywide Wool Pty Ltd has been established for 14 years and offers clients over 32 years of wool buying experience. The following services are available from Bungendore to Bairnsdale: - Store Door and On Farm Purchases - turn your small lots of wool into instant cash. You will be paid in full, on the spot. - Auction Services - Countrywide Wool used Landmark as its chosen flat rate wool broker. - Free shearing advance for 6 weeks. - Forward Contracts available. David and Maree continue to work for you

to achieve the best possible outcome for your business. They look forward to providing you with the same superior product knowledge, having worked in the wool industry and your local area for over thirty years.

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6th - 10th November 2010

Monaro Merino Association: MMA President: Bob Walters Ph: 6456 6744 | MMA Vice President: Mark Pendergast Ph: 6453 5559 | MMA Secretary/Treasurer: Sue Clayton Ph: 6456 3735

Hazeldean Merinos

Australian Wool & Pastoral Agency Ltd T/AS Monaro Wool Services & Schute Bell Badgery Lumby

Wool Marketing - Not just wool selling

Cooma Office & Wool Store 54-56 Polo Flat Road, Cooma NSW 2630

Ph: 64524494 Examples of the Hazeldean ram sale team for 2010. Right: Tony Dowe in action in 2009 and below, some of the 2009 buyers.

Jim and Libby Litchfield Phone 6453 5555 There has been a lot of analysis recently on what makes the most profitable sheep enterprise. Merino, First X, Second X, Dorper, Dohne, SAMM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Maximising future profitability in the sheep industry means that producers have to remain flexible. Flexibility can be achieved in two ways. Firstly, your product can be flexible if it is suited to more than one market. e.g. high growth rate merinos with a valuable fleece. Secondly, you can pursue lucrative meat markets by joining a portion of your ewes to a meat breed sire but not at the expense of closing the door entirely on the possibility of a wool revival. We have long pursued flexibility in our own breeding program. We eschewed the advice of some industry experts who, at the peak of the fine wool boom, were suggesting to us that we ignore fleeceweight and solely pursue micron reduction in our breeding program. With the decline in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;micron premiumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; there are many traditional fine wool sheep that have been having an extremely thin time of it in recent years - and we are therefore glad that we have maintained the cut and body size for which Hazeldean sheep have been renown for many years while simultaneously

reducing fibre diameter. This years sale rams represent these objectives in full measure with outstanding sons of high indexing sires such as Hazeldean 6.5112 and Hazeldean 7.934 plus others. The breeding objective of the stud has been fine tuned in recent years to include bodyweight and place more emphasis on fleeceweight in selection and this has been achieved by using a 7% + SS (Staple Strength) index to rank all sale rams and help identify the elites which are the next step in the studs relentless genetic march forward.

Call in and see Ross, Ben, Natalee and Peter Other wool stores at: Queanbeyan - Richard Blyton Mobile: 0427 910 151 Bombala - Phone: 6458 3720 Fridays 9am - 5pm Bega - Robert Cummins Mobile: 0429 494 922 Bega Agricultural Supplies Friday 9am - 5pm

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Wednesday, 10th November Hazeldean, Cooma 1pm Enquiries: (02) 6453 5555 www.hazeldean.com.au

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Monaro Merino Association: MMA President: Bob Walters Ph: 6456 6744 | MMA Vice President: Mark Pendergast Ph: 6453 5559 | MMA Secretary/Treasurer: Sue Clayton Ph: 6456 3735

Cottage Park Merino Stud Prinicpal: Mark Pendergast Class: John Williams Phone/fax: 6453 5559

Superfine and Ultrafine Merino Flock No: 4780

Enquiries Contact Bill or James Fletcher on 6456 8892

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Cottage Park is situated 25km southwest of Cooma. The stud was founded in 1953 by John Shiels, a third generation Merino breeder and is now under the new management of Mark and Jodie Pendergast. During this time, we have seen many trends come and go and the one thing that has always remained our primary objective has been to provide our clients with the highest standard of service to ensure their maximum profitability and satisfaction. For more than 50 years, Cottage Park sheep have been renowned for their large frames and heavy cutting wool qualities. They have proven their ability to contend with the elements and have developed into a leading Merino strain. Through the use of an extensive AI program, some of the country’s leading sires 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 fleece weight, consisting of well-nourished, soft handling wool. In 2010, Cottage Park will again be offering 70 large framed, heavy cutting one-year-old rams for auction. With an average season we are pleased with both the growth and appeal of the 2010 sale team, which we believe is very true to type and typfies our breeding aims. For an overview prior to sale day, we extend to you an invitation to join us at our open day on Sunday, November 7 from 9am to 5pm, where the sale rams will be on display. In case of rain, the open day will be held indoors. Refreshments and snacks will be provided and sheep can be inspected at your leisure.

Cottage Park principal Mark Pendergast and a young ram.

Pregnancy testing ewes Scan for twins or wet and dry Improve the fertility of your flock Ideal time to scan is: 85 - 100 days from start of joining and before 100 days for twins. tw

Mick Golby ‘Peak Valley’ Cooma Call - 6452 7119 0427 367 511 0 MG SHEEP SCANNING

COTTAGE PARK

MERINO STUD 16th Annual On-Property

RAM SALE

OFFERING 70, 1 YEAR OLD RAMS WEDNESDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 2010 INSPECTION 9AM, SALE 11AM On-property Field Day Sun 7th November 2010 9am - 5pm FOR ENQUIRES CONTACT: Mark & Jodie Pendergast “Cottage Park”, Cooma NSW 2630 Ph/Fax: (02) 6453 5559 Email: markjodie@hotmail.com

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Monaro Wool services Monaro Wool Services continues to strive to offer ongoing service and commitment to their wool clients across the Monaro. With burgeoning demand for sheep meats and a solid wool price the attractive nature of a sheep and wool package is something that is getting the attention of many growers and producers. Mixed joinings to both cross breeds and merinos has seen sheep flocks under go some changes in their breeding patterns and with a better season and likelihood of more lambs on the ground, Monaro Wool Services are hoping for an increase in production and numbers over the coming year. With the linkages to the Shute Bell wool broking group and service resources that these contacts provide Monaro Wool Services is looking forward to servicing and trading with their clients over the coming wool season. Commodity prices for many rural exports were affected by global economic conditions over the last 18 months, however returns from sheep and wool are helping to set a platform for woolgrowers and sheep breeders across the Monaro with wool stores and depots at Cooma, Bombala, Queanbeyan, Bega and Gunning Monaro Wool Services are well placed to provide service and recourses to a wide range of cliental. Monaro Wool Services

offers a full range of wool handling and selling options with on farm clip and oddment purchases, store door and shed purchases and full auction catalogue marketing. The recent additions to Monaro Wool’s bale, core and grab line including a bale loader/feeder bale exit/ pusher has allowed for greater productivity, speed on core line and subsequently turnaround times for Monaro Wool Services clients. Pictured: Natalee Reid, Peter Gersak, Ben Litchfield-Cooma branch Manager, Mark Taylor-Goulburn branch Manager and Bruce Culliford.

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Mass For You At Home. (G) Hillsong. (G) Animalia. (C, R, CC) Totally Wild. (C, R, CC) Meet The Press. (Final, CC) The Hit Rater.com. (G) The Benchwarmers Oz Made. (G) Hit List TV. (PG) iFish. (G) Escape With ET. (G) Surf Lifesaving. Coolangatta Gold. From the Gold Coast. News. (CC) Sports Tonight. (CC) The Simpsons. (PG, R, CC) Modern Family. (PG, R, CC) Modern Family. (PG, CC) Junior MasterChef. (G, CC) The 24th Annual ARIA Music Awards. (CC) Cops. (M, R) Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Round 18. Valencian Grand Prix. Motorcycle Racing. Moto2 and 125cc. Round 17. Valencian Grand Prix. Highlights. Formula 1 Pre-Race Show. Motor Racing. Formula 1. Round 18. Brazilian Grand Prix. Religious Programs. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 10.30 UEFA Europa League Highlights. 11.00 Soccer. UEFA Champions League. Highlights. 12.00 UEFA Champions League Magazine. 12.30 Speedweek. 2.00 Alive And Kicking: Queenstown. (Final, PG, R, CC) 2.30 Behind The Dracula Legend. (PG, R, CC) 3.30 China’s Great Wall. (PG, R, CC) 4.30 Living Black. (CC) 5.00 Cycling Central. 6.00 Thalassa: Fishing For The Future. (G, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 A History Of Scotland: The Price Of Progress. (G, CC) 8.30 Dateline. (CC) Aaron Lewis reports on how American political satirist and TV host Jon Stewart’s “Rally to Restore Sanity”, launched as a comedic counterpoint to the Tea Party movement, has gained a life of its own. 9.30 Mad Men. (Final, M, CC) 10.30 Movie: Days And Clouds. (M, 07, R) 12.35 The Wehrmacht: To The Bitter End. (M, R, CC) 1.35 WorldWatch.

Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G) Totally Wild. (C, CC) Puzzle Play. (P, R, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (PG, R, CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, R, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, CC) Judge Judy. (PG, CC) Infomercial. (PG, R, CC) Huey’s Kitchen. (G, CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) The Simpsons. (G, R, CC) Neighbours. (G, CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) Junior MasterChef. (G, CC) Undercover Boss Australia. (PG, CC) Good News Week. (M, CC) Guests including Julia Morris, Akmal, Gordon Southern and Sarah Wilson engage in a satirical look at the week’s news. News/Sports Tonight. (CC) The Late Show With David Letterman. (PG) Swingtown. (M) Video Hits Up-Late. (PG, R) Infomercial. (PG) Religious Programs. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. (G, R, CC) 1.30 Dateline. (R, CC) 2.30 Insight. (R, CC) 3.30 Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) 4.00 The Journal. (CC) 4.30 FIFA Futbol Mundial. 5.00 The Crew. (G) 5.30 Living Black. (R, CC) 6.00 Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 MythBusters: MacGyver Special. (G, R, CC) 8.30 Man Vs Wild: Sahara. (PG, R, CC) Adventurer Edward “Bear” Grylls heads to the Sahara in northern Africa, the world’s largest desert. 9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.00 Shameless. (MA15+, CC) Shane proposes to Kelly. Chesney’s plan to hold a house party to get close to Sammy backfires. 11.00 Entourage. (M) 11.30 The World Game. (R) 12.30 Living Black. (R, CC) 1.00 Movie: 12:08 East Of Bucharest. (M, 06, R) 2.35 WeatherWatch Overnight. 5.00 WorldWatch.

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November!!! The last month of spring and this year spring has been interesting as far as the weather goes. No early hot weather â&#x20AC;&#x201C; some showers (just enough to make the area look green), a couple of nasty frosts (to get the early plantings of tomatoes) and not many windy days (yet). Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hope the wet weather that a lot of Australia has been experiencing comes our way this coming month. The last of the spring blossoming trees will be in spectacular flower this month eg the beautiful Betchelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crabapple (the ones in Vale street in front of the shops) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the large flowered Clematis will put on a spectacular floral show as will the late flowering rhododendrons. Beginning to flower will be roses and iris and quite a few native plants. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still lots to do in the garden and for many, if not all gardeners, old and new, the vegetable garden will be the main focus. Vegetable Garden. Plant now â&#x20AC;&#x201C; tomatoes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; cucumber â&#x20AC;&#x201C; pumpkin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; zucchini â&#x20AC;&#x201C; squash â&#x20AC;&#x201C; corn â&#x20AC;&#x201C; capsicum â&#x20AC;&#x201C; lettuce â&#x20AC;&#x201C; carrots â&#x20AC;&#x201C; silver beet â&#x20AC;&#x201C; spinach â&#x20AC;&#x201C; chilli â&#x20AC;&#x201C; beans â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in fact just about all vegetables. To keep your vegetables growing well, regular applications of a suitable fertiliser is needed. Keep beds free of weeds as weeds will compete for water and nutrients and can harbour pests and diseases that could migrate to your vegetables. Herbs fall into the same category as vegetables and many can be planted now. Some make great companion plants for your vegetables. For example basil and tomatoes are great companions in the garden and in the kitchen. Fresh grown herbs make great additions to many culinary dishes and the satisfaction is even better if you have grown them yourself. Why not try some of the newer herbs available for flavouring your cooking and for making herbal teas.

mix if planting in pots and add some fertiliser to garden beds prior to planting. After planting water new plants with a liquid seaweed solution such as Seasol. As christmas is not far off you may want to plant now so you will have a pretty display of colour ready for the festive season. Shrubs and Trees. It is also a great time of year for planting out trees and shrubs. Replace any shrubs that havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lived up to expectations. Think about planting a tree to provide summer shade, bearing in mind the mature height and width of the tree and how much space you have. The nursery staff can help with this. Fertilise trees and shrubs if it hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been done previously. Pests and Diseases. Some usual pests and diseases to be on the watch for are: Pear & Cherry Slug - on pears, cherries, ornamental plums, hawthorns. Aphids - on anything and everything with soft foliage. Caterpillars - on grapevines and many other plants. Snails & Slugs - especially after rain. Woolly Aphids - on apples. Black Spot - on roses Powdery Mildew - on roses, pansies and other ornamentals. Weeds - remove before seedheads are produced to limit Regrowth. Scale - on citrus and some shrubs. Always identify the pest or disease correctly so the best control method can be implemented for the best success. With regards to our local weather conditions be aware that we could possibly still get a frost or two and that will play havoc with frost tender vegetables and plants. Keep an eye on the weather forecasts, especially the minimum temperatures, and cover your plants with a soft absorbent material.

Fruit. If you missed the frosts that knocked off a lot of fruit this season and have fruit forming Layby. With christmas coming very fast we keep the trees well watered, well fed, well mulched have a LAYBY policy in place so consider the and weed free. Watch for the first hatching of the gardeners, home handy men in the family and pear and cherry slug and also cover with netting LAYBY a christmas gift. to protect crops from the local birdlife.

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The Ornamental Garden. In the flower garden some spring flowering shrubs and perennials will have finished their flowering. If this is the case at your place then prune if required and remove spent flowers. For bulbs that have finished flowering remove dead flowers, fertilise and leave green leaves until they have died right down â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this is feeding the bulb so it will flower again next spring.

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Greendale Merino sale and open day some of the buyers on the day at the sale.

Elders staff working hard auctioning the rams.

Andy Allen, looking over the rams. Some of the rams on offer.

Mark, Alan and Greg McGufficke.

A crowd of over 100 people attended the inaugural on property Merino Ram Sale, of the McGufficke families Greendale Merinos at “Willarney” Cooma, on Thursday October 28. Buyers were attracted by the outstanding figures for both production and profitability available on the Greendale genetics, in the latest Merino Bloodline Performance 19992010 Greendale Merinos ranked second in $/DSE and $/ head of the 53 high accuracy bloodlines measured at 57 productivity sites across Australia. There were 37 bidders registered under the Helmsman Auction System which generated keen competition for the 72 lots offered. Confidence in the Merino sheep industry was evident at the sale, with 65 of the 72 rams sold averaging $1310. Interstate buyers from Seymour and Kilmore East, Victoria as well as Corowa, Parkes, Molong, Grenfell and a large contingent of Monaro buyers were present. The top price of $2200 was achieved four times with

four individual buyers, Phillip and Robyn Reid, “Yarrabin” Berridale, Martin, Liz and Adam Walters, “Boundary Creek” Dalgety, Mick and Coralee Kelly, Michelago and Kevin Butler Kilmore, East Victoria. Volume buyers were long term return clients, Ollie and Jane Cay who purchased 12 rams at an average of $1316, David and Jane Glasson, Jimenbuen Pastoral Co purchased five rams at an average of $1540, Ian McGufficke, Jindabyne purchased five rams at an average of $920 and James and Penny Larritt, “Woodstock” Cooma purchased four rams with an average of $1600 each. The McGufficke families would like to thank all buyers and under bidders on the day for their support. Graded rams are still available for sale, contact Alan McGufficke on 0429 448 078. The sale was conducted by Elders Cooma.

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Comparative data available New research role to boost rabbit control Solid data comparing the value of meat and wool production in traditional and alternative sheep enterprises will be available to local producers at the Australian Society of Animal Production (ASAP) workshop in Orange on Thursday, November 4. Industry & Investment (I&I) NSW industry leader sheepmeat development, Ashley White, said record-breaking prices for lambs, fluctuating wool prices, variable markets and the introduction of new breeds has seen the sheep industry undergo rapid transformations in recent years. “It’s important producers base their management decisions on accurate information, especially if they are considering major changes,” Mr White said. “I&I NSW has looked closely at the relative profitability of sheep enterprises in a range of markets using weather data from the past 49 years. “For all sheep enterprises, factors such as genetic merit within the flock, managerial skills, attitude to price and seasonal risk have the greatest influence on profitability.” The significance of maternal ewe body weight on profitability and the impact of ewe replacement costs

will be explored at the workshop. I&I NSW senior research scientist, Sue Hatcher, will discuss the issues associated with running alternative breeds with a Merino flock. “Diversification offers flexibility and helps manage risk but producers need to protect the integrity of their Merino wool enterprise,” Dr Hatcher said. Goats, deer and alpacas will also be in the spotlight at the workshop which is sponsored by the Tablelands Livestock Health and Pest Authority and Australian Government Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. The ‘Considering the alternatives’ workshop runs from 10.30 am until 2.30 pm at Turner’s vineyard at a cost of $20 for ASAP members and $40 for others to cover lunch and presentation notes. Producers can contact Sue Hatcher at the Orange Agricultural Institute to register, (02) 6391 3861 or sue.hatcher@industry.nsw.gov. au

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Efforts to reduce the destructive impact of rabbits have been enhanced with the appointment by Industry & Investment (I&I) NSW of research scientist Tarnya Cox to develop monitoring and release strategies for new strains of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV). As part of the RHD Boost project team, Dr Cox will work with a team of I&I NSW and CSIRO scientists to address resistance in rabbits to RHDV and rabbit calicivirus (RCD). I&I NSW research leader vertebrate pests, Glen Saunders, said Dr Cox would be based at the Orange Agricultural Institute’s Vertebrate Pest Research Unit. “Dr Cox’s work will ensure an effective delivery system for RHDV by finding the best methods to release and monitor the technology,” Dr Saunders said. “Over the next two years Dr Cox will review the original 1995 RCD release strategy, collect rabbits for laboratory testing and assess the overall disease and demographic status of rabbit populations.” New strains of RHDV are being tested and evaluated at the Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute and CSIRO Ecosystem

Industry & Investment NSW vertebrate pest research leader, Dr Glen Saunders, extracts from a trap one of the rabbits contributing to the new RHD Boost project. Sciences, Canberra. Dr Saunders said the field work and analysis performed by Dr Cox would add huge value to these laboratory investigations. “This information will provide a base from which to assess the likely effects of the new RHDV strains and develop a strategy to release the viruses which can be integrated with existing bestpractice rabbit control options,” he said. RHD Boost, if successful, has a calculated net present value of $1.4 billion over 15 years and the ability to significantly reduce rabbit impacts on Australian vegetation and ecosystems.

Dr Cox completed her doctoral studies at the University of Queensland where she developed repellents made from predator odours for vertebrate pests. Faeces from lions, tigers, dingoes and Tasmanian devils were used to repel kangaroos, red-necked wallabies and goats. The RHD Boost project is being run through the Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre with funding from the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country initiative, Australian Wool Innovation, Meat & Livestock Australia and Rabbit Free Australia.

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Bombala Council will be holding invasive weed. Lovegrass identification sessions on: Please call Colin Groves at Session One: Bombala Council Office for further WHEN: Thursday November 11. information on 02 6458 3555. WHERE: Balgownie Road intersection on the Delegate Road. TIME: 10am Session Two: WHEN: Thursday November 11. WHERE: Delegate Road at the Bombala Sewage. TIME: 1pm All interested landholders that are not familiar with African Lovegrass will have the opportunity to learn how to identify and manage this highly

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Wednesday November 3, 2010

Cross Border bushfire conference in Jindabyne More than 60 senior fire managers from NSW, Victoria and the ACT gathered in Jindabyne on Wednesday and Thursday, October 27 and 28 to discuss cross border fire management issues in the lead up to the coming bushfire season. Hosted by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife service (NPWS) at the Horizons resort, the conference focussed on cooperation between the various fire fighting agencies during bushfire emergencies. NPWS Southern Ranges Regional Manager, Dave Darlington, said “it was a very important gathering of some of the most senior fire managers across South Eastern Australia. “ He continued “This is the first time that both the Eastern Border and Upper Murray border committees have met at the same time and an opportunity for people making decisions such as in Cooma and Bendoc, to meet one another outside a fire situation.” Much of the two day conference was spent exploring issues relating to cross border cooperation. This included discussions about the impact of structural changes in the agencies since the last fire season, fire mapping, cross border communications, public warning systems and improvements to incident logistics. The conference delegates agreed that between now and next year, simulated exercises would take place where fictitious

fires break out close to the common border of NSW and Victoria, and to go through scenarios as to where the fire coordination centre will be, either in Victoria or NSW or all together in the one place. According to Mr Darlington, the preparation of scenarios will make the management of bush fire control much easier in cross border incidents. At the Conference due to the commonalities between the Victorian ski resorts and those in NSW, the NPWS presented as an example, the updated operational document circulated to emergency services and resorts, concerning fire protection, planning and evacuation procedures. The document places a greater emphasis on lodges to tidy up around their properties. Senior fire managers from NSW, Victoria and the ACT at the Cross Border Bushfire Conference The new Fire commissioner in Jindabyne listen to NPWS Southern Ranges Regional Manager, Dave Darlington, chairing the for Victoria, Craig Lapsley, was discussion. the key note speaker at the evening meal on Wednesday. last autumn’s hazard reduction burn on both areas from where people have travelled. This led to discussion about the issues sides of the boarder was very successful. While we’ve had plenty of rain we’ve arising from the Victorian Royal Commission He added that “it was wonderful to hear all also had a lot of growth and particularly of and the implications for fire management. fire managers speaking so positively about grasses that will cure later in the season Dave Darlington told Monaro Post that the good rainfalls that occurred across the and present fire risks,”

Suckers sell to $126

Weed spraying techniques

Cooma Associated Agents report an increase in numbers over the last sheep and lamb sale, with the October 25 market consistent with other recent sales. One nice pen of new season suckers made $126 and some top quality pens of one-yearold Merino wethers met keen competition from the local restockers plus butchers. Cooma’s next sale will be on November 8. Quotations Suckers N & J Umback, Lmk, 18, $126; Jarrom management P/L, Eld, 13, $100; Lambs D Lucas, Lmk, 10, $122; CSC & RM Mackay, Lmk, 10, $95; G Litchfield, JM, 11, $11.20; R & S McDoanld (Merino), BC, 8, $66; J & R Golby, Eld, 3, $113.60; RJ Hain, Eld, 10, $113. Store Crossbred lambs M & M Blyton, Lmk, 40,

Noxious Weeds Management Services typically receive a large number of inquires regarding poor and mixed results from spot spraying of Serrated tussock and African Lovegrass. On inspection the poor results have been most commonly attributed to a result of incorrect application of Glyphosate (trade names: Round-up, Wipe-out, Growler). Glyphosate is one of the most widely used herbicides for the control of weeds. This chemical is most effective against actively growing plants and needs to be used in the correct way to achieve adequate results. Analysis of failed spray jobs has found that most commonly the right amount of chemical had been used as per label directions, with poor results having occurred from two major factors. The two major factors causing poor results: • Poor Technique • Poor Timing Glyphosate and how it works! Glyphosate is absorbed through plant leaves. It is then carried by

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$93; AG & PI Warner, Lmk, 10, $90; V Mawhinney, Eld, 74, $93. Wethers Fraser McDoanld & Sons, JM, 122, $91; B & M Rudd, Lmk, 14, $89; R & S McDoanld, BC, 38, $77.60; R & S McDonald, BC, 12, $57.50; Loplexa P/L, Eld, 38, $84; BA & CF Clarke, Eld, 51, $84.60. Ewes P & M Sands, Lmk, 11, $100; B & M Rudd, Lmk, 6, $100; KA & RM Weston, Lmk, 19, $90; RA & JL McPhie, Eld, 30, $103; J & R Golby, Eld, 2, $95. Store sheep CSC & RM Mackay, Lmk, 100 M/wthr, 1yr, MiddleView bld, Aug shn, $81; Silverton Pastotral Co, Eld, 216, M/ wthrs, 1yr, Roseville Park Bld, Aug shn, $85; MJ & CR Fletcher, Eld, 128, M/wthrs, 1yr, Manawa bld, Oct shn, $79.60.

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the sap stream into the plant roots, where it prevents them from absorbing nutrients from the soil – thereby killing the plant. This process is achieved most efficiently when plants are growing actively with Poor spray technique with Glyphosate caused only half of this serrated tussock plant to die. ample soft, green tissue so that they are able to Note the actively growing right side with viable seed head. quickly absorb enough chemical to destroy the bushes, it is probably too windy to plant. spray safely. Getting the best results: More is not Better To get the best results from Glyphosate, like all registered spraying with Glyphosate make sure herbicides works best when that: applied at the correct rate. Applying · Plants are actively growing. · There is plenty of fresh green more than is needed is not only growth to absorb enough of the unnecessary it also places you and spray mix to kill the plant- spray the environment at risk. · Use the minimum amount of only when there is enough foliage to spray mix needed according to the ensure adequate chemical intake. · Leaves are free of frost or heavy directions on the label, to achieve uniform coverage of the target foliage dew. without runoff. · Dry conditions. · Always read the label before use. · No rain is expected for at least six If you require further information, hours. · If the breeze is strong enough please contact Roger Roach on (02) to shake the foliage of trees and 6455 1942.

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Wednesday November 3, 2010

Tell them how good a job you can do! Crafts

Optometrist

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Hand made for your pleasure

NEXT EYE TESTING Tuesday November 9 Monday November 29

Âˇ Building blocks Âˇ Semi Trucks Âˇ Forklifts Âˇ Road Trains Âˇ Tip Trucks Âˇ Pyramid Stacker Suitable for children 1 yrs & up

Visioncare and DVA suppliers

Contact Peter on 6453 3265 or badjacrafts@bluemaxx.com.au

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171 Sharp Street Cooma Ph/Fax 6452 1048 1800 678 880 Mob 0412 439 550

Developmental toys hand made from selected Australian Hardwoods.

Bakery

COOMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S $2.00

ORIGINAL HOTBAKE

Not just a cake shop Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a delight shop

WEDNESDAYS

Hains Centre Cooma

Ph : 6452 2853

Email : cohotbake@msn.com Builders

PIES, CAKES, SANDWICHES SPECIAL OCCASIONS BIRTHDAY CAKES TO ORDER

Concreting

CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION AVOID THE COWBOYS

Only Use Licenced & Insured Tradesmen You Can Trust Businesses. Continuous Screening confirms: - Workmanship - Reliability - Service - Fair Pricing

- Driveways - Footpaths - Slabs for houses/sheds - Stencil concreting â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why Would You Use Anyone Else?â&#x20AC;?

John Bujalski Mobile: 0427 778 917 Phone: 6452 4443 Lic No: 51487C

Car & Truck Rentals

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PH: (02) 6452 3348

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Carpet Cleaning, General Cleaning

Monaro

Magiclean SPRING SPECIAL Carpet and Upholstery STEAM Cleaning and Protection Window Cleaning, Domestic & Commercial Cleaning. Hard Surface Strip & Polish, (Tiles, Lino & Slate) Leather Cleaning & Conditioning

24 Hour Emergency Flood Relief

0402 205 987 Ph/Fax: 02 6452 7648

Email: magiclean@optusnet.com.au

WHOLE HOUSE CARPET STEAMED CLEANED.

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T MOTORS & M Auto Dismantling New & Used Spare Parts Mechanical Repairs Rego Checks Tyres - New, Used & Recaps New Trailers

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404 Monaro Hwy PO Box 981 Cooma NSW 2630

Ph: 02 6452 5250 Fax: 02 6452 5549 Mob: 0414 484 180

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Joinery

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Earthmoving/Equipment

Wednesday November 3, 2010

A & A JOINERY â&#x20AC;¢ REACH MOWER â&#x20AC;¢ BACKHOE â&#x20AC;¢ TIP TRUCK â&#x20AC;¢ BOBCAT â&#x20AC;¢ EXCAVATOR â&#x20AC;¢ GRADER â&#x20AC;¢ ROLLER Â· SITE LEVELLING & FOOTING Â· ROAD CONSTRUCTION & GRADING Â· DANGEROUS TREE FELLING Â· SHED BUILDING Â· CONCRETING

PH: 6454 1142 MOB: 0427 270 492

Anthony van der Plaat Lic No 65236C Director

Mobile: 0412 574 540 149 Rhine Falls Rd COOMA NSW 2630 anthill@iinet.net.au

Insurance

Painting Services

Lloyd Campbell

Painting

â&#x20AC;¢ Domestic and Commercial â&#x20AC;¢ Interior and Exterior â&#x20AC;¢ New work and repaints

NO JOB IS TOO SMALL

HANDYMAN

Lloyd Campbell Painting SERVICES ALSO PO Box 1440 Cooma AVAILABLE Phone: 6452 3494 Mobile: 0413357423 Email: lloydandsara@bigpond.com

Dance School

Tyres

THE NEW

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FOR ALL YOUR TYRE NEEDS CONTACT JUST TYRES ON 6452 1411 54 Bombala St, Cooma

Inner Health

BodyTalk Massage Therapy Wendy Rees

Dog Grooming and Training

Furniture Supplier

MODEM Direct from the factory. Manufactured to your specifications.

Now located at The Monaro Centre

108 Commissioner St Cooma

Ph: 0466 579 466

Phone Mark Rainsford for a measurement and quote.

9 Geebung St, Polo Flat Cooma â&#x20AC;¢ Ph: 6452 5885

Dog Training Classes for all ages. Puppy Classes Junior Classes Advanced and Agility Classes Behavioural Consultations Socialisation Group

Phone: 6452 3835 or 0414 670 181 www.paws4training.com.au

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Wednesday November 3, 2010

Tell them how good a job you can do! Realestate

Music Lessons

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK!

Rock guitar lessons now available. What ever music you’re into we’ll have you playing like a pro in no time. Metallica, ac/dc, red hot chili peppers, green day, Jack Johnson...

WELCOME TO THE NEW LOOK FISK & NAGLE · Amanda Rook: Sales · Chrissy Humphreys: Property Manager.

We teach all these guitar styles and more: - Contemporary rock, - Hits from the 90’s, 80’s, 70’s, 60’s & 50’s - Country - Blues - Classical

A new location and a new fresh approach to property management and sales.

Individual private lessons tailored to suit your goals.

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Shop 3 Centennial Plaza, Cooma Ph: 6452 4043

Shop 2 Parkview Arcade 123 Sharp Street COOMA

www.coomamusic.com.au Ph: (02) 6452 6067

Hire

NOW HIRE IT , IT’S SO EASY WITH COOMA TOOL & PLANT HIRE

LIGHTNINGSTRIKES TREE SURGERY Dean Hooper

EQUIPMENT HIRE FOR THE HE TRADESMEN, BUILDER, BUILDER, HANDYMAN & WOMEN

Ph: 6454 6044

Owner Operator Insured

LLarge Brick / Tile / Paver Saw

Double Horse Float

FREE QUOTES 17m Cherry Picker 12m Tipper

E LE AVAILABL R M EARLY NOVE BE

5.5 Tonne Excavator with Grab

3x3 3 3 FFete t M Marquee

COOMA TOOL & PLANT HIRE 4 Vale St, Cooma

Funeral Services

NIMMITABEL NSW Covering all areas

Ph: 6452 1705

Dean 0417 671 062 Michelle 0488 040 843

Homecare Mobility

Sales 43 Denison St Cooma NSW 2630 Phone (02) 6452 2094, Mobile 0412 650 144 allensfunerals@snowy.net.au Alan & Catherine Dodd

24 hours 7 Days FDA Assurance of Quality

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COMPLETE SOLAR POWER - ACCREDITED DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION & GROSS METER

RJ & AM LAWRENCE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LIC NSW: EC15073 ACT LIC: C1214

PH: 6452 4142 MOB: 0412 075 848 Email: ral52@bigpond.com

TO ADVERTISE IN THE MONARO POST DIRECTORY GUIDE, CALL US ON 6452 0313 THE MONARO POST - YOUR LOCAL, INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER

W H O’ S

P ? O L O

BUSINESS OF THE WEEK Melray Meats

Stephen and Jenny Dorahy started the Melray Meat Company in 2000. The company was named after Stephen’s parents Melba and Ray Dorahy who had a meat business in Wollongong. The main business is wholesale sheep carcasses, going to the boning rooms in Melbourne. The sheep are sourced locally and from all over NSW and Southern Queensland during the colder months. Stephen has a long history in the meat industry working for the AJ Bush meat company in Homebush, Rockdale, Dubbo, Moree and Yanoo as a buyer. Then he worked with his father and brothers for 10 years. After this Tony, Tim (his brothers) and Stephen bought the Monaro district abattoir in 1981. In 1997 they then built the current Monbeef abattoir in its place, where Stephen is still a director and shareholder. Melray is open to the public on Thursday and Fridays, and they can get you ANY type of meat you want, from sausages and mince to succulent steaks or roasts. Melray supplies Hotels, restaurants and lodges, not just the general public. Bulk meat is available too, especially in large quantities. Melray are the local distributors for Danbue small goods and have a large range available for your convenience. The Melray Meat company is fully licensed to process all meats here on the premises at Polo Flat, so come along, say hello and try some of our delicious meat at fantastic prices.

Country Wide Wool Pty Ltd

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Cooma Sand & Concrete Pty Ltd

Wool Buyers Ring David for Monday appointments

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

(02) 6452 1660 Polo Flat Rd, Cooma

New trading hours July-October- closed Mondays

41 Holland Rd, Polo Flat PO Box 46 Cooma 2630 P: 02 6452 3360 F: 02 6452 3422 M: 0428 360 637 E: summit@snowy.net.au

C & C SELF STORAGE SELF STORAGE SHEDS AVAILABLE • • • • •

Quality Construction Material Suppliers

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

High Country Kitchens QUALITY KITCHENS, LAUNDRIES, VANITIES & WARDROBES

For enquiries phone Cathy:

Mobile: 0413 133 681 Phone: 6452 7833 Fax: 6452 7933

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

68 Polo Flat Road Polo Flat Cooma NSW 2630

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Summit Smash Repairs Country Wide Wool C & C Wassink - Self Storage Cooma Sand & Concrete

5. 6. 7. 8.

High Country Kitchens Elgas Snowy Sheds Southern Service Centre

9. 10. 11. 12.

Monaro Wool Services Monaro Freight Monaro Panel Beaters MGM Industries

Class Corner

Wednesday November 3, 2010

A great debate!

Preschool artists’ work on show

The Crime Prevention debates concluded in a very satisfactory manner for the Snowy Mountains Christian School team last Wednesday evening. The team not only won the Grand Final and the Cummings Shield but their second speaker also won the award for best speaker of the Grand Final.

The students, teachers and parents at Cooma Lambie Street Preschool are busily preparing for their annual art show and sale, which officially opens on Friday, November 12. The theme this year is Spring into Art and the exhibition offers an inspiring journey of the seasons through the eyes of children. ‘Art and visual literacies are a vital part of children’s development and are an essential stepping stone to success in literacy in later life’, Director of the preschool, Cathy Toohey, said. The exhibition is giving the children a focus for their art and they’re so excited about the pieces they are creating, it really is wonderful to see their energy and ideas.’ The fundraising event, in which the children’s framed artworks can be purchased by either family members or the community, is always lots of fun and features a collection of artworks of a high standard. This year, the preschool’s older children (those who will be attending kindergarten in 2011) have the

Lucy Wiles, Noah Learoyd and Jarrod Sopniewski have been debating together since Year 2. They are gifted thinkers and speakers. Their topic was That this House would get rid of the Alcopops tax. They took the line that the drinking culture needs to change and that a tax, of itself, cannot achieve this. Of interest is the fact that none of the members of the team, nor their coach actually supports the removal of the tax but that they could effectively argue the logic of their case. “The school wishes to thank the team for their commitment over many months and to congratulate them on this win,” stated Mike Nightingale, Principal of SMCS.

Pictured: The Debaters are Lucy Wiles, Noah Learoyd and Jarrod Sopniewski from SMCS with teacher Liz Dee.

?Who’s @ ? Polo?Flat industrial ? ? Estate? ?

Everybody Needs a Shed!!!

Carports, Garages, Homes, Farm and Industrial Sheds.

Office & Wool Store 54-56 Polo Flat Road, Cooma NSW 2630 Phone: 6452 4494 Fax: 6452 4464 or Ben: 0428 445 064

9 Polo Flat Rd, Cooma

LTD

Authorised Distributor

Ph: 6452 7540 Mob: 0407 362 307

Bombala Woolstore Cnr Forbes & Badgery Street, Bombala NSW 2630 Fridays 9am - 5pm

Phone: 6458 3720 Robert Kerrison

www.snowysheds.com.au

Suppliers of bulk and cylinder LP gas for commercial or domestic applications servicing the Monaro and the Snowy Mountains For appliance sales Jindabyne Plumbing Supplies Lot 23 Baggs Rd Leesville, Jindabyne 6456 1842

Wool Marketing - Not just wool selling

Wool Buyers & Wool Brokers

When it comes to clean, efficient energy... you can’t beat

Phone: 131 161

added bonus of seeing their work hanging in a public gallery. Works are on display now at the Raglan Gallery and will be available for viewing right up until opening night. Tickets for opening night at the preschool are available now for $25 a double or $15 a single. They can be purchased from the preschool. The evening, which begins at 7pm, will include drinks and nibbles and is for adults only. Artwork will be available to purchase for minimal cost by guests on Friday night, or by anyone else on Saturday November 13 when the preschool is open between 10am and 3pm. Entry is by gold coin donation. For more information contact the preschool on 6452 2669 or for a preview of this year’s artworks visit the Raglan Gallery.

SOUTHERN SERVICE CENTRE

MTA • LMD 12556

Specialising in Farm Machinery - Sales & Services

Gregory Abraham ANIAME

www.elgas.com.au For appliance sales Cooma Plumbing Supplies Cnr Commissioner & Bradley Sts, Cooma 6452 2559

1 Kaiser Street, Polo Flat

Proprietor 40 Polo Flat Road Cooma, NSW 2630 Ph: 02 6452 1605 Fax: 02 6452 3485 ssc@snowy.net.au

MONARO PANEL BEATERS

HIGH COUNTRY TRUSS & FRAMES COMPUTERISED DESIGN

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Ph 6452 1568 Fax 6452 2307 Carlaminda Rd, Cooma

General Road Freight Service COVERING

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Homes, Cottages, Sheds and Extensions 17 Thiess Ave, Polo Flat Cooma 2630 Ph: 6452 1736 Fax: 6452 1737 david@nortonsbuilding.com.au

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POSITIONS VACANT

RURAL FINANCIAL COUNSELLOR CO-ORDINATOR Cooma The Rural Financial Counselling Service, NSW â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Southern Region offers this new role which will provide support to twelve Counsellors across our region. It seeks a self motivated and energetic person with excellent communication and computer skills. The duties of the Co-ordinator include providing detailed guidance on the processes that Counsellors use in their support of clients experiencing financial difficulties. Other assistance relates to specialised forms, standards for filing and the use of the Services on-line systems. Applicants with in-depth knowledge of the Rural Financial Counselling Service programme, plus excellent interpersonal and communication skills will need to demonstrate a strong working knowledge of rural issues, farm business management, plus an understanding of IT applications and network communications. Applicants must also be prepared to travel throughout the Southern Region Service area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a car is provided. Preference will be given to applicants with business and financial management skills and qualifications. A total remuneration package in the range of $70,000$80,000 will be offered to the successful applicant, commensurate with skills and experience.

PUBLIC NOTICES

S A THANK YOU

WANT TO DO SOMETHING SPECIAL? The Australian Red Cross Blood Service Donor Mobile unit will visit COOMA Massie St, Council Car Park Tuesday 9th November - Friday 12th November 9:40am - 3:20pm Please Remember: 1. New and existing donors welcome. 2. Bring photo ID with 3 points of identification on it. 3. Have plenty to eat and drink before donating. Your regular blood donation will help us support people in need in our local hospitals To make an appointment please call 13 14 95

Geehi Bushwalking Club AGM On 10 Nov 2010, 7.00pm

At the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Room Out the Backâ&#x20AC;? Monaro Family Support Service, 59a Vale St Cooma

Enquiries: Frank Bakker 02 6452 3826

COMPETITION WINNER Monaro Early Intervention Service Brumbies Jumper Raffle Winner: Congratulations to Dave Goggin of Bredbo.

FOR SALE

Enquiries call: Dean Lynch 0428 484 843

Scaffolder Required

For the Cooma - Jindabyne area. Âˇ Experience necessary Âˇ Truck licence preferred but not essential Âˇ Must have current drivers licence Send resume to PO Box 281, Cooma or for more information contact Andrew on 0411 049 835.

Apprentice Carpenter Required

For local construction/building business in the Monaro/Snowy Mountains area. Âˇ Junior required Âˇ Current drivers licence required but not necessary For more information contact Andrew on 0411 049 835.

WORK WANTED WORK WANTED Danielâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mower & Computer Repairs Cheap rates starting @ $40.00 Ph: 6452 7655

Cheryl & the late Col Hennessey along with Sharon Barnes & Jay Richens would like to announce the engagement of

Ben & Jess

on October 20. Congratulations to you both from your loving family.

CLEARANCE SALE

SATURDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2010 COMMENCING 10AM

The Cooma Stallions/Cooma United Rugby League Football Club are looking for a Playing captain coach for the 2011 season.

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Tony, Angela and baby Chantelle Douglass wish to thank the staff and midwives of the Cooma Hospital with a special thankyou to Dr. Learoyd, Dr. Fett, Dr. Carrol and midwife Jill Gotts for the professional services and care given during the birth and postnatal care of baby Chantelle. We also would like to thank our family, friends and the local community for their generosity and support.

Account: D & J Jardine (Surplus antique furniture, farm machinery, Bric-A Brac & sundries)

Cooma United Rugby League Coach required 2011 season

Opportunities would be:

Return Thanks

PROPERTY CLEARANCE SALE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;TI TREEâ&#x20AC;? VIA COOMA

AUCTION

The full position description can be obtained by calling (02) 6452 5850. Written applications addressing selection criteria contained in the position description should be forwarded with your resume to Penny Chamberlain pchamberlain@rfcsnsw-sr.com.au by 5pm Monday 15 November 2010.

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ENGAGEMENT NOTICE

Permanent onsite Caravan @ Big 4 Tathra Beach. Sleeps up to 8. New 330L fridge, double bed, carpet in annexe, new screens on windows and much, much more.

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Berridale tennis news Beavers soundly beaten At the Berridale courts last Saturday the Berridale Beavers were up against the Snowy team which has to be the strongest team in the combined Division 1 and 2 Monaro district competition and the final score certainly reflects that situation with 14 sets to 2 and 93 to 53 games in favour of Snowy. Once again, it was not what you would call summer weather with wind gusts and a slight downpour. Despite being outclassed on the day, the Beavers enjoyed their matches and accepted their defeat in a sporting manner and are now looking forward to having a Bye next week and their visit to Numeralla on November 13 next.

partnerships by rotating five players on each court. Our newest member Mary O’Connor is showing definite signs of improvement, thanks to coaching sessions with her Cooma Coach, Tom. Prepartion for new all-weather surface Work is underway on preparing Courts 3 and 4 for the new surface. The old line marking tape has been removed and the men held a working bee on Monday afternoon to remove some gravel build-up to try and level the courts.

Cancellation of car boot sale Unfortunately, due to a lack of “sellers” we have had to cancel the Car Boot Sale that was Monday morning social tennis scheduled for Saturday November 6. Once again we had a good roll-up of players This event will more than likely be for morning tennis, five ladies and five men. rescheduled for 2011 as December and lead Despite the build up of grey clouds we were up to Christmas is a very busy time for all. able to play through to midday, mixing up

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Above: Kerrie Evans and Matthew Bem (foreground) against Ken Parker and Daphne Miners from Snowy. Below, Matthew Bem (left) with Peter Beer for the Berridale team

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Junior rep cricket news The Under 16’s Monaro Southern Zone side to play at Batemans Bay on November 7 (this Sunday), is: Justin Locker, Lachy Fraser, Matt Deveraux, Lawrence Redmond, Joel Smith, Harry Roach Jacob Moon, Shashank Bokil, Jack Johnson Michael Bowman, Luke Bracher, Michael Coyte and Kevin Fraser.

Cryptic Clues Across 1. Harpies battled a million angels (8) 5. Extremes of war make a lasting impression on the poor fellow (6) 9. Hillbilly held some letters when missing his family (8) 10. A fair game taking charge 4-down (6) 11. Animal returned "Morning, everyone!" (5) 12. Listeners in the dark have a visual defect (4,5) 14. Assume thin characters show passion (10) 15. Unswerving junction with street in Paris (4) 17. Tart dropped on piano or wood instrument (4) 19. Motor plies in parts of the city (10) 22. A talent an amateur displays before birth (9) 23. Stumbled once upon a body of water (5) 25. Kind hearted and healthy enough to take it in (6) 26. Various main dishes go belly up (8) 27. Depraved roue has exercise 4-down? (6) 28. Thanks mental disease for this state (8) Quick Clues Down 1. Doctor heals semi-arid parts of 10-across (5) 2. Hangover tirade about drunk men (7) 3. Half your luck hidden in wild pampas grass (8) 4. Lack restraint of the fashionable mass of land (11) 6. Decline to give umpire service (6) 7. Tire out on a horse? Then it's right to set off (7) 8. Male over-innocent, but cruel? (9) 13. Gold star turns vine into this country's history (11) 14. Map he made with dimensions to press home (9) 16. Mishap or awkward saying (8) 18. Baseballer in the jug (7) 20. Having told a fib, have to go to bed (3,4) 21. Release Punic divisions on Latin (6) 24. Help an uppity girl (5)

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Unders 51s washed out Cooma played their first game of the season in the Canberra comp in the under 15’s cricket, and posted a good score of 210 on a heavy ground with Joel Smith reaching his first 100 in this comp with a score of

104 not out. Shanshank Bokil gave him great support with 43 runs, in reply North/ Daramalan were 3 for 125 with 20 overs left when rain washed out the game, good straight bowling from Kyle Tucker and Luke Johnson helped contain the opposition. Fielding awards went to mister reliable Tim Green and Kevin Fraser. Michael bowman put in a big effort behind the stumps in tough conditions. Cooma needs a few good trainings to get them back to the force they were last year. Training 4pm Tuesday’s at Rotary

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World champion cyclist Lindy Hou OAM, who is blind and lives in Canberra with her guide dog Harper, is throwing her support behind two local teenagers preparing for a one-day endurance ride to raise funds for Guide Dogs NSW/ACT. Today, 19-year-old friends, Jay McLinden and Jarred Downey will ride 200 kilometres on their mountain bikes from Canberra to Cooma and back to Canberra. Ms Hou said she was impressed by the boys’ determination to attempt such a long ride on mountain bikes to support a great cause. “It’s very expensive, costing around $30,000, to raise and train a guide dog, so it’s a fantastic initiative that these boys are doing,” said Ms Hou. “Every cent helps because Guide Dogs NSW/ACT doesn’t get any government funding, yet all its services are provided free of charge. The fact that Jay and Jarred will be out there on the road visibly making such a

great effort to help Guide Dogs is tremendous.” Ms Hou added that without the free services she has been receiving from Guide Dogs NSW/ACT since her sight began deteriorating in the late 1990s, she wouldn’t be able to independently live the full life that she does. “I started getting help from Guide Dogs over 10 years ago when I first learnt how to use a cane, which is a fantastic aid that I still use when I’m overseas and can’t take Harper with me,” said Ms Hou, whose vision loss is due to a hereditary condition called Retinitis Pigmentosa. In the past year, Guide Dogs NSW/ ACT qualified instructors worked with around 3600 people who are blind or have limited vision, providing orientation and mobility training to enhance their independence.

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Colts too strong for Berridale Colts won the toss amd elected to bat on a very wet and soggy Berridale ground last Saturday. Redmond (1-20) bowled with good pace and movement and runs were hard to come by on the slow surface. K Regan (66) saw off the new ball and worked the ball turning one into two on many occasions with some good running between the wickets. At drinks, the Colts were 2/58 amd the match was evenly poised. The young Berridale team worked hard in the field and with a good catch taken by Matt Robinson to dismiss Regan off the bowling of Hearn (2-31) and a beautiful runout from Scott Gorden, the Colts were in a bit of trouble at 6 for 114 with only 12 overs remaining. Enter the crease Mitch Clarke (43*) and Josh Fraser (37*) with a good mix of power hitting and solid defence. The two young guns ripped into the Berridale bowlers in the last few overs, including a huge last over off Les Taylor (1-63) which included three massive sixes and a rather large dent to a lovely Lexus. The Colts finished with a rather imposing 6-203 on the

incredibly slow gorund. Berridale started the run chase in a positive fashion with Hearn (70) and Taylor (26) setting a great platform and just about seeing off the openers with Taylor falling to Clarke (1-42) with the score on 56. Redmond (19) joined Hearn and at drinks Berridale was 1-66 and the run rate was just starting to climb. Hearn and Redmond resumed after drinks with intent to score quickly to give Berridale a small sniff of victory. With the score on 118 Hearn fell to the Aussie and Jindabyne met each other at Rotary on Saturday. bowling of J Locker (1-14). It all went downhill for Berridale from there with the young Berridale batsmen Scores: Colts 6- 203; Berridale 133 all out. struggling against the spin of N Boate (3-18) and the line Player points: and length bowling from A Litchfield (3-9) with Berridale all 3. K Regan; 2 J Fraser,. 1. L Redmond. out for 133 in the 43rd over,.

Team penning debut

Not as easy as it seems. Team penning requires good teamwork to get three steers wearing the same colour collar out of the mob and into a pen at Dalgety last Saturday. Below - co-ordination was important in the teams barrel racing. The events provided a lot of fun for competitors.

Cooma hosts sporting cars rally Last Thursday the Cooma Monaro Historical Automobile Club Inc played host to participants in a rally to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Australian Sporting Car Club. The rally started in Orange on October 22 and travelled south, reaching Cooma on Thursday and finishing in Canberra on Friday night. The rally was a chance for local vintage car enthusiasts to see some quality vintage sports cars at close range. It was also an opportunity for former Cooma residents Dawn and David Smedley (nee Love) and Annette Hingston (nee Davenport) to visit their hometown. The club hosted the rally at a casual lunch in its new headquarters in Bolaro Street before the rally headed north to Canberra.

Ex-Cooma residents Dawn and David Smedley with Annette and Paul Hingston.

Car club members John Neilson, Chris Reeks and Mick Thomas with some of the British manufactured cars in the rally. No bias there.

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Basketball grand finals The B women’s, junior girls and week. junior boys basketball will conclude Miniball and Aussie Hoops will this week with the grandfinals to be have their presentation night on played on Thursday. Friday November 5 from 5-7pm. The playoffs were held yesterday and the results will be published next Grand finals draw Thursday November 4: 4.45pm junior girls – Slamdunks v Speedies; 5.45pm junior boys – Knights v Cobras; 7.15 B women – Rebels v Diamonds

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Winning the fifth and final round of the NSW Formula Ford Championship over the weekend at Eastern Creek Raceway in wet conditions was the perfect way for Stefan Borsato to conclude his second year in the Formula Ford category. Aboard the #17 Synergy Motorsport Spectrum 11C, Borsato was the form ‘Fiesta’ class driver of the field throughout the NSW Championship finale after he had qualified on pole position and then went on to win two out of the three races outright. In the race that he didn’t win, Borsato, who had stalled on the grid off the start, fought his way back through the field after he had dropped back to last to finish in third place for his class. “It was a great way to finish off the year and it certainly gives me plenty of confidence heading into next year,” said Borsato, who won the ‘Rookie of the Year’ award in the NSW Championship. “I messed up the start in the second race after I had stalled on the grid, but I managed to put that all behind me in the final race when I bounced back and scored the victory that also gave me the round.” Throughout the year the 18-year-old contested a total of two National Championship and four NSW Championship rounds and he

felt that it has helped him develop further as a driver under the guidance of Justin Cotter’s Synergy Motorsport team. “Being able to run in selected rounds of the National Championship was a wonderful experience and it has certainly helped the learning curve,” commented Borsato, who won three out of the four NSW Championship rounds. “I noticed an immediate difference when I stepped back into the NSW Championship from the two rounds of the National Championship, as I was a lot more focused and most importantly had more racing laps under my belt.” Next year’s plans for Borsato are to run a similar schedule to this year’s which is going to include selected rounds of both the National and NSW Championships. “I’d love to contest the entire National Championship next year, but at this stage that really isn’t in our budget,” he admitted. “So, next year’s plans are to contest rounds of the National and NSW Championship and continue to develop my skills as a driver with the Synergy Motorsport team.” Borsato would like to say a special thanks to Justin Cotter and the Synergy Motorsport team, Brunelli’s Cafe and Perisher for all their ongoing support in 2010.

Seventy–nine athletes displayed their wares on Thursday night at Snowy oval, where there were some exciting finishes and outstanding times. We were restricted in the field events to only one shot put circle as council was concreting surrounds around all the other throwing circles. We will have all of the circles open for next competition. With the introduction of hurdles (Straight) and the walks for all ages (two of the hardest event on the athletics program) the first timers mostly enjoyed it. Great performances on the night. 1. Jordan Davis (U/8) came within a hare’s breath of claming the 60m hurdle record at his first outing this season. Jordan was within 4/10th of a second of the record set by Matthew Prasad in 1994 at 12.29 sec. Jordan flew over the hurdles to stop the clock at 12.69 sec, the fastest run of the night of all ages over this distance. Jordan must have inherited some of the technique that his oldest sister Hayleigh has (who held most of the Cooma girls hurdles records during her Little A’s career). 2. The duel that the Jazmin Fely (11m06.93sec) and Jordan Louis (11m07.14sec) had in the 1500m walk where Jazmin managed in the last 100m of the walk to sneak ahead of Jordan in a see-sawing encounter. 3. A three-way titanic struggle in the U/10 Boys 200m race between Dayton Corby (34.44sec), Will Pendergast (35.03sec) and Bailey Rogers (35.04sec) led to one of the best finishes so far this season. 4. Jazmin Fely and Jordan Louis both had P.B’s. (Personal Best) in U/12 high jump. Jazmin at 1.15m and Jordan at 1.25m. 5. Brianna Rankin and Hugo Steiner produced massive throws in U/8 vortex ball. Brianna heaved it

17.63m and Hugo sailed it over 20m with a toss of 21.97m. 6. Aaron Pottage (U/11 Boy), ripping the javelin over the 20m mark for the first time with a great heave of 20.19m. This was a nearly a 7m P.B. after his first effort last week of just over 14m . 7. Lucy Thornton (U/7) with an all-mighty leap in the long jump of 2.73m, should see her name in the record book by the end of the season for long jump after this leap as the she was within 18cm of the record which stands at 2.91m. Our U/7’s is a massive group numbering 20 athletes so far, being so early into the season some athletes will take a while to adjust to the rigours of athletics. Just two weeks into our program we have some outstanding athletes already. One I’ve just mentioned, new comer Lucy Thornton, a quality long jumper, another newcomer Brock Freeburn is another with a bit of zest in her legs to set the track alight. Four other girls to keep an eye on over the season are, Isabella Adams, Jesse Lunt, Tyla Marshall and Matilda Mitchell, all show potential in various events. On the boys side we have 15 of whom 10 are new comers. Sam Redstone, Jake Corby, Lachlan Giuliani and Lachlan McDonald all are showing plenty of ability in the throws department. On the track, Lachlan McGufficke, Ryan Harmer, Charlie Pendergast and River Wilkinson are displaying plenty of speed over shorter distances. Coming Events 1. ACT Little A’s State Multi Event Championships on Sunday November 7. Entries must be in this Thursday night (contact Kristy Maurier). 2. ACT Little A’s State Relays Championships on Sunday December 5.

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Sunday’s stableford for the ladies was won by Jan O’Halloran. The runners up were Mary Obermaier, Betty Thompson and Marcelle Burton. Nearest the pin on • Bush Poetry with Lee Taylor-Friend and Allan the eighth was Mary. Wednesday’s winner was Jan Stone • Live Music featuring ‘THE BARSTARS’ 1-2PM O’Halloran, the runners up were Mary Obermaier, Christine Hornig, • Heritage display Marcelle Burton and Robin Fletcher. • Delicious tucker from the Dalgety P & C Saturday October 6 and 7 is the The ride will finish in Thredbo on Saturday ladies open tournament. Saturday evening. is the 4BBB tee off from 10am and Sunday is open scratch. There was no golf for the men on Sunday due to the Cooma open tournament. Congratulations go to David

Snowy Ride this weekend This weekend will see about 3000 motorcyclists riding through Cooma on the 10th annual Snowy Ride, in support of the Steven Walters foundation. On Friday, the local school children’s’ banner will be presented to the Snowy Ride Kids at Jindabyne Central School. Riders will be welcomed to Cooma on Friday night with a street party at the Cooma Hotel before setting off on their ride on Saturday. In Dalgety on Saturday, the community has organised a little something extra at the Dalgety Showground Pit Stop including:

Roberson who doubled up from Coolamatong last week to take on a count back from C Poulos, R Ross both with 39 and Brian O’Halloran 38. The men are able to play on Saturday ahead of the ladies but must be teed off by 9.30am. There will be no competition for the men on Sunday due to the ladies open. Coming events are the Ampol shield to be played against Bombala at Coolamatong on Sunday October 14 and the lefties versus the righties on Sunday October 20, for both the ladies and men.

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Robinson claims Cooma open Cooma golf with Max Turner A very successful Cooma Open Championship was played over the past weekend with a combined total of 148 golfers playing on Saturday and Sunday. Congratulations to David Robinson on his success in winning the Open on Sunday in a field of 84 players. David Robinson shot a fine 74 off the stick in the difficult conditions after turning at the half way mark at 2 under Par. Andrew Jeffrey was the runner-up after shooting a 77 off the stick. Full results from the Cooma Open were: Open Championship David Robinson 74, runner-up Andrew Jeffrey 77, B Grade Championship Brett Thomas 80, B Grade Championship runner-up Peter Tozer 84, C Grade Championship Charlie Quodling 91, C Grade Championship runner-up Roy Hankinson 92, Junior Champion Matthew Hanna 83, Veterans Scratch Terry Johnston 78, A Grade Handicap Phil Patricks 70, A Grade Handicap runner-up Graeme Dobbie 71, B Grade Handicap David Goggin 70, B Grade Handicap runner-up Ken McGrath 71, C Grade Handicap Sandy Litchfield 70, C

Grade Handicap runner-up Roy Gabriel Coolamatong 72, Junior Handicap Sam Patricks 72, Junior Handicap runnerup James Russell, Veterans Handicap Gordon Weston 73, Visitors Handicap S Richards from Tarrawingee Vic on 72. Nearest the Pin winners were Phil Patricks, Graeme Dobbie, Martin Gelling and Steve Young. Long Drive winners were Rob Brown A Grade, Brett Thomas B Grade, and Charlie Quodling C Grade. The Teams Event went to Graeme Dobbie, Ken McGrath and Charlie Quodling on 213. Saturday’s Open Fourball Championship attracted 62 golfers with the father and son team of Phil and Sam Patricks charging home later in the day with a great score of 52 Stableford winning on a count back from Roy Hankinson and Lachlan King, Locky and Roy were the recipients of the runners up Trophies. Nick Massari and Gino Cerro collected the third placed trophies with 50 pts. David Robinson and Andrew Barnes took out the Scratch Trophies with a 4 under Par score of 68 off the stick. Nearest the Pin winners on Saturday were Ricky Hanna

A grade winner Dave Robinson, B grade runner-up Peter Tozer and A grade runner-up Andrew Jeffrey.

and Phil Patricks, Long Drive winners were Jim Caldwell A Grade, Lachlan King B Grade and Nick Massari C Grade. Players with 47 pts or better won balls in the Ball Competition. Campbell Childs with a fine round of 41 pts took out the Wednesday Competition last week from Charlie Beaumont, Lindsay Blewitt, John Martin and Tony Slater all on 39 pts. Nearest the Pin winners were Campbell Childs and Bill Dyball. Another fine field of 45 players hit off last Wednesday in the Daylight Saving Ambrose with the team of Marty Gelling, Greg Abraham and Mark Rainsford winning the Handicap Trophies. Paul Crocker, Ken McGrath and Pete Quodling were the Scratch winners with 33 off the stick. Upcoming Events Saturday November 6 Monthly Medal Stroke Sunday November 7 Business House Teams Competition Saturday November 13 Tony Young Golf Day Sunday November 21 Cooma Ex-Services Club Golf Day

Multiple winners Sam and Phil Patricks.

Across the ages – junior and veterans champions Matt Hanna and Terry Johnston.

Bowlers compete with tricky weather The Cooma Bowling Club’s triples championship started over the weekend with six first round matches completed in the sometimes tricky weather conditions. Matches were played on both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday defending champions, Sergio Roncelli, Jack Sajina and Paul Cannell started their campaign for back to back titles with an impressive win against Ron Gammon, Kevin Jackson and Bill McDonald. The teams had an even start before Cannell’s side pulled away. The scores were level at seven all after seven ends but the champions dominated the rest of the match winning all but four ends to run out 28 – 14 winners. Stumpy Wallis, Ray Downey and Geoff Venables will rue the fact that they bowled too many short bowls in going down 22 – 18 to John Vincent, Tony Gray and Kim Weston. In a game where both sides struggled with the conditions, Weston’s side made the most of their opportunities despite winning less ends. Weston held an 18 -9 lead after 17 ends only to lose the next five ends to let Venables back into the game. Weston then played the match winning bowl on the 23rd end. His side was in front by 18 – 16 but with just his last bowl to play he was down three or four shots on the end. He took a calculated gamble with this bowl and turned the deficit

into a three shot gain and a 21 to 16 lead. Ron Wainwright, Dennnis Sellars and Jim Fletcher finished very strongly to record a good win over Peter Harris, Denis Steinfort and Owen Russell. After 13 ends Russell had his nose in front by 12 shots to 10. Fletcher’s side then won 8 of the last 12 ends to take the game 25 – 20. Two of the games played on Sunday ended with resounding wins for two sides that will meet in the next round. Ross Russell, Wayne Lodge and Mel Storta were in great form as they disposed of Cobber Seears, Garry Douch and John Schoon. Neil McGregor, Mark Buckley and Paul Schulz were as equally impressive in their win over Matt Hassall, Steve Lapham and Richard Nichols. The third game played on Sunday was somewhat of a surprise as Rod Hassall, Keith Goodwin and Artur Baumhammer finished strongly to finish over the top of Mario Frezza, Giulio D’Amico and Ignazio Mondello. The game was very evenly balanced after 16 ends with Baumhammer just in front by 14 – 12. The game was decided in the next five ends with Baumhammer winning all five ends and chalking up 10 shots to move out to a 24 – 12 advantage. Mondello struck back to take the next two ends but it wasn’t enough

with Baumhammer winning 25 – 16. While the championship was being played some players enjoyed social bowls. On Saturday Mario Frezza and Margerita Zasso had a good win while on Sunday the winners were Ron Gammon and Nelson Wallace and Lola Wallis and Daphne Buckley. This weekend will see the start of representative bowls. On Saturday Cooma will host the first round of the Cooma Clubs Challenge with Cooma playing Adaminaby and Jindabyne playing Nimmitabel. This is the third year of this event that gives bowlers the chance to be involved in a different format of the game. Cooma will travel to Bombala for the annual Patrons Cup. Cooma will be hoping to hold onto the trophy they won last year but over the last few years the home team has held the advantage. Cooma players need to be at the Bowling Club by 10.30am to catch the bus that will be taking them to Bombala. The final first round of the triples will be played on Saturday. There will be social bowls available on both Saturday and Sunday for those players not involved in the representative matches.

Sport

Wednesday November 3, 2010

Gold fever at Adaminaby Races Special Olympics launched in Cooma This year the Adaminaby Race Day, on November 20, will be bigger and better than ever before. Each year the races follow a theme to make it a truly fun day out for everybody, not just horse racing enthusiasts. This year’s theme is “Gold Rush fever”, celebrating our forefathers who battled all the elements the Snowy Mountains can throw at you to prospect for gold around the Kiandra area. Adaminaby was the hub for the region, a busy hive of workers, merchants, cattle and sheep farmers, loggers and settlers. The Adaminaby Races will once again swell Adaminaby’s numbers by thousands, and the town is once again a hive of activity for the weekend. The weekend starts on Friday night with the traditional calcutta being held at the local bowling and sports Club. This night always proves to be the precursor for a fun-filled weekend with punters bidding for their favorite horses, raffles and an ale or two being consumed along with great food at the restaurant. This year’s raffle offers punters a chance to win a week’s accommodation on the Gold Coast with $300 spending money or a genuine gold 5g bar from the Perth Mint. Not bad for a $2 ticket. With a few sore heads people head off to the races on Saturday either in traditional race goers dress, or they get right into the spirit of the theme and dress up in the clothes

of a prospector. There are prizes for fashions on the field and the best theme dress. Each year groups try to out do each other, and organisers expect this year will not be any different. When you arrive at the races either by bus from the big trout in the centre of town, or by car, the fun begins immediately. This year there will be entertainment for the junior prospectors plus market stalls to browse around in between races. There is either a sit down bang up meal available in the main pavilion or food stalls. The refreshment bar serves all types of cold beverages (no BYO alcohol) to make the day enjoyable, It’s a fair bet the old time prospectors downed a few ales when they had a day at the races. There are six races on the day with a tote and a bookies ring for those that like to bet a nugget or two. The feature race is the Snow Goose Adaminaby Cup and attracts the best horse flesh from the region. With your winnings in hand at the end of the races it’s back to the Snow Goose to hang loose and celebrate. To pre book a Marquee for a works’ outing or just get a group together, and to pre order your beverages please contact Jo on 02 6454 1040 or e-mail ajminers@ haroursat.com.au

Cooma Rifle Club Last Saturday morning was windy and a bit overcast but seven shooters attended the shoot from 400 yards for the monthly heat of the club championship and Gregory Shield competitions. The wind was from the north but a change threatened with low clouds coming from the west later in the morning and scuds of rain about.

46.3, total 91.6; 3. Frank Toth 44.2 and 46.2, total 90.4; 4. Graeme Crundwell 45.2 and 39.0, total 84.2; 5. Desmond Bradford 35.0 and 37.0, total 72; 6. Lachlan Thompson 31.1 and 29, total 60.1; 7. Peter Craze 34 single stage only. It was a day when very good wind judgement was required and Noel’s score was very good for the conditions. The off-rifle scores were: Next Saturday shooting will be 1. Noel Barrett 48.4 and 48.2, from 500 yards for the October heat total 96.6; 2. Don Robb 45.3 and of the NRA Medal competition.

Cooma versus South Coast at Cooma Basketball stadium. Last Sunday was a special day for sports in Cooma as Member for Monaro Steve Whan launched the Special Olympics program in town. The day was celebrated with a basketball competition, followed by lunch in Centennial Park and the official opening of the program, then a few games of bocce. From this month, five new programs will begin in Cooma and the region. These include basketball, bocce, swimming, sailing at Lake Jindabyne in January and football. Special Olympics territory manager Noel Harrod was on hand on Sunday to answer questions about the program and assist with the activities. He thanked the local volunteers for their work in putting the day together. Mayor Dean Lynch also attended the launch and welcomed teams from the ACT and South Coast to town. Special Olympics International, the global headquarters for Special Olympics, sets the mission for the organisation. That mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with an intellectual disability, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. The vision of Special Olympics Australia has been tailored to local needs. This vision is to enrich the lives of more Australians living with an intellectual disability by providing quality sporting opportunities and engaging the broader community.

Brent Thomas contests the tip-off for Cooma.

Member for Monaro Steve Whan officially launched the program on Sunday.

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Dalgety Showground was the venue for a couple of new horse sports on the Monaro The events attracted riders of all ages from across the Monaro for the day. last Saturday. The Dalgety Showground provided a good venue for the events and refreshments, Team penning and team barrel racing were introduced to the region and attracted a barbecue and several fundraisers were available during the day. about 80 riders. The afternoon concluded with a quick shear. The event was organised by the Dalgety Show Society as a fundraiser for the The winners in this competition were: Open: Clinton Stewart 1, Ben Black 2, Pat show. O’Ryan 3; Learners: Ted Green 1, Josh Stewart 2, Dean Miners 3. President Richard Wallace emphasised that the event was not a replacement for the Snowy River Festival which has been relocated to Jindabyne. Pictured above, members of the Jindabyne Pony Club kept a pretty even line in the Mr Wallace said both events were very popular in the Riverina and were becoming team barrel racing. Each event involved teams of three riders, working in concert with a popular substitute for competitors unable to compete in the various campdrafting each other. competitions.