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Proposed new gambling laws may cost local club jobs and income and impact on their ability to support community organisations. Cooma Ex-Services Club secretary-manager, Kade Morrell, is not in favour of the proposed gambling pre-commitment strategy. See story page 5.

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The Echo launches online The Snowy River Echo celebrated their seventh birthday and launch of their new website with a fundraising night at the Banjo Patterson Inn on Saturday May 7.

The community paper was started by Carole Page in April 2004, who had recently moved to Dalgety. It comprised about 12 pages of Berridale/Dalgety news but quickly grew.

Unfortunately Carole passed away unexpectedly at the end

of 2005. Her daughter Cristel and her husband Scott who also lived in Dalgety took over the paper but with a young family they decided to sell.

In April 2006 Rob and Carole Thomas took over production and now have 48-52 pages each month in their free community paper.

They have chosen to support Community Transport Volunteers in the communities of both the Cooma-Monaro and Snowy

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These volunteers provide a vital link, especially enabling the elderly and infirm to get to medical appointments not just in Cooma but also in Canberra and Bega.

Not only does the service provide transport to medical services but it also helps the elderly keep in regular contact with social support services and allows them to stay active in their community.

All the transport services are delivered by volunteers who freely give up their time for this not for profit organisation.

“Our volunteers are the backbone of our service, without them we just couldn’t do it”, Community Transport Co-ordinator, Tabitha Williams, said.

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Celebrating our local midwives

Pictured at the midwives afternoon tea are, from left, Alison Oakley, Neroli O’Neill, Jessica and Polly Bartlett, Janine Timings, Sue McPhie, Daphne Hore, Jenny Flaherty and Jill Gotts.

Midwives at Cooma Hospital got together last Wedneday to celebrate International Day of the Midwife with an afternoon tea at Cooma Maternity Unit.

Acting Director of Nursing and Midwifery Ms Clair Ramsden said being a midwife can foster a strong connection with families.

“I can’t think of a more rewarding job than directly helping people when they first enter the world,” Ms Ramsden said.

SNSWLHN has five maternity units located in Goulburn, Queanbeyan, Moruya, Cooma and Bega hospitals that provide vital shared pregnancy and postnatal care to mothers and rural families.

Ongoing education is provided locally

for midwives, and a number of maternity units also support clinical placements for midwifery students who are completing study at university.

Midwives have been celebrating the ‘International Day of the Midwife’ to raise awareness of their important work each year since 1992.

The World Health Organisation has set a recurring theme for the event to call for more midwives across the world.

With a shortage of midwives and an ageing of the midwifery workforce, ongoing support is provided to grow local midwife numbers, attract student midwives to the region and encourage younger people into

the profession.

SNSWLHN has a well-established relationship with Charles Sturt University and The University of Canberra to ensure the highest quality training and education is provided to local students.

The application process for postgraduate midwifery students is available online from July 4 at the NSW Health Nursing and Midwifery Office website www.health.nsw. gov.au/nursing/employment/CAPSM.asp.

For more information on how to become a midwife phone the Nursing and Midwifery Directorate Nurse Manager Catherine Vanderkwast on 0417 051 553.

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Woman trapped An Adaminaby woman was trapped in her car for some time on Friday morning after the vehicle left the road and overturned.

The accident occurred about 3km west of the Snowy Mountains Airport at about 8.45am.

The accident was attended by police, fire brigade and SES. The Kosciuszko Road was closed in both directions for about an hour while the women was freed from her vehicle and taken to Cooma hospital and later transferred to Canberra hospital.

Police believe she lost control of the vehicle which left the road, hit an embankment and overturned.

Two women injured A P-plate driver failed to stop at the pedestrian crossing on Massie Street at 8.45am on Monday morning. The driver hit two women who were crossing the road. A 50-yearold female sustained a broken leg and was transported to Cooma hospital, then transferred to Canberra hospital. Her 24-year-old daughter sustained a head injury and was also taken to Cooma hospital.

Fire in house At approximately 12pm on Sunday a house was completely destroyed by fire in North Street. Police said crime scene and forensic officers attended and are still investigating the cause of the fire at this stage. No people were injured but several pets were killed in the blaze.

Ute stolen A red 1977 Datsun ute was stolen from Geebung Road in Polo Flat on Friday between 11am and 12pm. Police enquiries are still continuing.

Rubbish fire It appears a rubbish fire was deliberately lit on the concrete area of Norris Park on Saturday.

NSW Fire Brigades attended and quickly extinguished the fire, with no damage reported.

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Local groups win Murrumbidgee Landcare awards

Two local groups have been recognised in the 2011 Murrumbidgee Landcare Awards, announced last week.

Numeralla Landcare Group has won first place in the community section while Kosciuszko to Coast (K2C) Partnership, Bredbo has won the natural resource management category.

The outstanding contribution of individuals, community groups, schools, councils and government agencies in improving environmental outcomes for the Murrumbidgee catchment were celebrated at the 2011 Murrumbidgee Regional Landcare

Awards held at Charles Sturt University recently.

Murrumbidgee CMA Chair, Mr Lee O’Brien, said the awards recognise the innovation, extraordinary vision and tireless Pictured above, winners of the Natural Resource Management Award:First Place: Kosciuszko to commitment of Landcarers in our Coast Partnership (K2C), from left,- Mr Lee O’Brien (Chair Murrumbidgee CMA), Geoff Robertson catchment.

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“Through their sheer hard Above left: Landcare Community Group Award winners, Numeralla Landcare Group, from left, Mr work and personal sacrifice, the Sam Archer (Chair Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc), Jim Wharton, Ken Dane. future health of the Murrumbidgee catchment can be assured,” said Mr O’Brien.

“It’s inspiring to see the high standard of submissions. It proves that ordinary, everyday people are achieving great things - keeping the Landcare ethic alive.”

Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc Chair, Mr Sam Archer said that the Murrumbidgee Regional Landcare Awards are an important opportunity Giftware and Collectables for all of us who benefit from the Award nominees’ stewardship and to applaud their commitment and achievements.

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13 At the Snowy Hydro SouthCare Gala Ball held at the National Convention Centre on Saturday night, Snowy Hydro Limited Managing Director, Mr Terry Charlton, announced a new 5 year, major sponsorship contract worth $2.5 million.

Mr Terry Charlton said, at the function, attended by more than 500 people: “There could be no better way to demonstrate our deep commitment to the region and our local communities right across the Snowy Mountains, South East NSW and the ACT than to continue our significant financial support of the region’s rescue helicopter service.”

Mr Charlton added: “we have been a major sponsor of the Snowy Hydro SouthCare Rescue Helicopter for 11 years, committing now over $7million to the service, which has performed over 4,200 missions. There could be no greater demonstration of the benefit of having a growing, successful Snowy Hydro in the local community than our commitment to provide significant future funding to the service.”

Chairman of Snowy Hydro SouthCare, Mr David Marshall said on the evening: “I sincerely thank Snowy Hydro Limited for their significant and ongoing commitment to the Snowy Hydro SouthCare

Rescue Helicopter. This new $2.5 million contract is an overwhelming example of Snowy Hydro’s commitment to the region and all local communities.

We are proud to continue our partnership with Snowy Hydro Limited”.

Snowy Hydro is now the second longest serving current sponsor of any rescue helicopter service in Australia and only behind Westpac. Snowy Hydro has supported the Snowy Hydro SouthCare Rescue Helicopter longer than Telstra has supported ChildFlight and NRMA, who recently ended their association with Careflight.

New local State MP Mr John Barilaro and ACT Minister for Emergency Services Simon Corbell also attended the announcement thanking Snowy Hydro for this extended commitment and also paying special tribute to the skilled pilots, doctors and paramedics and ground crew who undertake and support the life saving missions.

Independent MP Andrew Wilkie’s proposed gambling pre-commitment strategy has reached a further stage, outlining that gamblers would need to register for a card to play the pokies and that a national database for smartcard holders would need to be developed, precisely what he and Nick Xenophon denied would be necessary less than a month ago.

Mr Wilkie gave a report last week which confirmed that any person who wants to play an existing poker machine at a pub, club or casino, whether they are a problem gambler or not, will need to register for a “smartcard”.

Gamblers must nominate a daily, weekly or monthly amount of how much they are willing to lose in that period which will then be monitored by the new multimillion-dollar technology.

Despite that the Productivity Commission has repeatedly recommended that the new precommitment technology be trialed in one state or territory for an extended period of time to establish its effectiveness in reducing problem gambling, Mr Wilkie is insisting that it be introduced Australia-wide as soon as the appropriate technology has been developed.

Clubs Australia Executive Director Anthony Ball said Andrew Wilkie’s report is an attempt to rewrite his agreement to support Julia Gillard.

“For months Andrew Wilkie has been threatening to force a federal election if his agreement with Julia Gillard was altered in any way.

“Yet today [Friday May 6] Andrew Wilkie is demanding an even more costly system than what the Prime Minister agreed to on September 3 last year.

“Clubs and pubs are still left to foot the bill for $3 billion in poker machine technology that doesn’t yet exist or for that matter help problem gamblers.

“On top of that, the Federal Government now has to build a network capable of linking every poker machine in the country. This network will also need

to process six million daily transactions and securely store the identity and personal details of the five million people who play a poker machine each year.

“The report is a dog’s breakfast that offers not one word, not one dollar towards support or counselling for problem gamblers. Nor does it make any attempt to do anything about the almost completely unregulated online gambling market or even acknowledge that a punter can lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in one bet on a sporting event or at the track.

“Putting a prohibitionist in charge of gambling policy was only ever going to produce a report that punishes anyone who dares to play the pokies.

“This is a report that leaves tax payers with a huge bill to fund the creation and ongoing administration of a new Federal bureaucracy.

“Andrew Wilkie doesn’t trust the average punter to bet responsibly and based on today’s report, he has no idea how to help problem gamblers,” Anthony Ball said.

Not only does the gambling strategy hold a National effect but it will also affect local clubs and pubs personally such as our own Cooma ExServices Club.

The new law will propose huge costs for our local pubs and clubs, with all poker machines four years or older (60 percent of floorshow at Cooma ExServices Club) needing to be replaced to cope with the new technology, costing $25 000 to replace the machines and an additional $5000 to upgrade the remaining 40 percent of the machines (younger than four years).

Cooma Ex-Services Club Secretary Manager, Kade Morrell, said that it will cost them approximately $1.5million.

“It’s costs we can’t afford,” he said.

Pictured, Member for Monaro John Barilaro, Terry Charlton, David Marshal ( Chairman of Snowy Hydro SouthCare), ACT minister for emergency services, Simon Corbell.

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Monaro residents help raise more than $100,000 Monaro families enjoyed a fun and educational day out on Sunday May 1, thanks to McDonald’s Cooma who hosted the third annual McDonald’s Brigades Kids Day in conjunction with Fire and Rescue NSW. Firefighters and McDonald’s crew in NSW collected donations and sold McDonald’s fire helmets to raise more than $100,000 for The Burns Unit at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead - a recordbreaking amount since the annual Kids Day event began three years ago.

Firefighters from the local station visited the McDonald’s Cooma restaurant, to meet children and families and teach them about fire safety and how to reduce the risk of fires in the home.

Children were invited to check out a real working fire truck and participated in a Fire and Rescue NSW and McDonald’s colouring-in competition.

The Burns Unit at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead is the paediatric arm of the NSW Severe Burn Injury Service and is the referral centre for all major paediatric burns in NSW, treating around 1,200 children suffering with burn injuries each year.

McDonald’s Brigades Kids Day is part of a partnership between McDonald’s and Fire and Rescue NSW and local McDonald’s Cooma licensee, Alicia Edmed, was proud to offer her restaurant for the day so that families could learn more about fire safety.

“McDonald’s and Fire and Rescue NSW place families and the community at the core of everything we do and Brigades Kids Day a great way to support

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With poker machines making up a large percentage of their revenue, food and beverage prices and venue hiring costs will therefore increase as well as possible job losses to try and limit expenditure as much as possible.

“Cooma Ex-Services Club, and I dare say clubs across Australia, don’t have an issue with stopping problem gambling, we already operate a self exclusion scheme and provide free access to counselling services, but the proposed precommitment strategy won’t stop it, Kade said.

and give back to the local community,” Alicia said.

“It was great to see so many families learning about fire safety and the importance of reducing risks around the home with Firefighters.

“We would like to extend our thanks to residents who supported the fundraiser,” she concluded.

For more information on fire safety in the home, please visit the Brigade Kids website www. brigadekids.com Pictured above, Station Commander Chris Reeks and fireman Wally Sanders with two Canberra visitors at McDonalds, Cooma on May 1.

“It is overlooked how the technology is going to keep up with tracking peoples’ expenditure when they often change machines more than once”.

Cooma Ex-Services Club donated approximately $100 000 to the local community last year. The new Pokie law and its projected costs to implement the new technology will mean the Club will have to cut back on local support, as will other clubs across Australia who give financial and in-kind donations of $1.2 billion a year, consequently affecting not only the Club but the rest of the community and notfor-profit organisations whom the Ex-Services Club continually offer financial support.

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New member for Monaro takes his seat holding positions on local council and as the President of Monaro Panthers Football Club for eight years, is evidence of his tireless dedication to the Monaro region.

“I have no doubt that John Barilaro will be a great representative for the people of Monaro,” Mr Stoner said.

Mr Stoner said Mr Barilaro’s election as one of nine new Nationals MPs, including two in the Legislative Council, would ensure better representation for people living in regional areas.

“The recent State election represented a massive win for the

Nationals, and we are committed to delivering on our plans to make regional NSW number one again,” Mr Stoner said.

“In the seats where the Nationals fielded candidates, we had an amazing 90 per cent success rate – winning five new seats and electing a total of 18 members in the lower house.

“The election also served as a strong rebuke to Country Labor and their rural Independent allies for their poor record of failing to deliver for regional communities.

“After 16 years of neglect from the Labor-aligned country

New member for Monaro, John Barilaro is sworn in last week. independents and the Country Labor faction of the Labor party, people in regional communities had simply had enough.

“The Nationals now have their strongest representation in

Parliament in years, and we are determined to repay the voters’ faith by restoring quality services and infrastructure to regional areas,” he said.

Composting Week 2011 Composting week was celebrated nationally last week and Snowy River Shire Council invited ABC kids TV sensation Dirt Girl from Dirt Girl World to help celebrate on Wednesday May 4.

Two shows were held in Berridale and Jindabyne, and Dirt Girl made a surprise visit to the children at Snowy Mountains Day Care.

Approximately 140 children were able to see Dirt Girl.

The show comprised of Dirt Girl performing some songs from her hit TV show Dirt Girl World, which the kids enjoyed dancing to, and Council’s Waste Education Officer, Margie Ferguson, talked to the kids about compost and worm farming.

The children had fun playing a game about recycling and also helped set up a worm farm and got to see the worms in action.

SRSC generously donated a worm farm to the kindergarten classes at Jindabyne Central School to help them extend their learning about composting and resource recovery.

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Gillard ignores ordinary Aussies Editor, Guess who’s not coming to dinner? While Julia Gillard cosies up to the big end of town tonight, wining and dining big business to woo carbon tax support, small business and families are on the outside looking in.

Ordinary Australians are already struggling with rising household costs and now they face the prospect of a double whammy from the carbon tax and looming interest rate rises.

Labor is out of touch and, not surprisingly, on the nose.

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from her infamous coup d’état, is this a change of heart from Ms Gillard who told Kevin Rudd to abandon the CPRS because opinion polls turned and then knifed him because the govt’s had lost its way , or just more hypocrisy from the PM? Hmmm.

Brett Heffernan Senior Media Advisor The Hon Warren Truss MP Leader of The Nationals Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport

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Editor, On behalf of my committee, I wish to thank all the wonderful people in Cooma and district for their generous support for our recent Vision Australia raffle (first prize an Easter cake, second prize $50 voucher from Woolworths).

The raffle was a great success and the money raised will help the blind and people with impaired vision in our area.

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Here’s an interesting question. In one of the metropolitan dailies last week appeared a story about a girl whose recovery from injury was attributed to cow’s blood. Fine. So why was she pictured kissing a horse on the horse. What was the connection?

Australia’s stance on so-called asylum seekers just gets more ridiculous by the day. The latest ‘grand idea’ to send 800 to Maylasia and get 4000 back just beggars belief. It is also a pretty meagre exchange rate.

And before The Postman gets labelled a racist, let’s look at the situation – Cooma and region is a shining light in how different cultures can come together and thrive. We have a rich, multicultural society that we can be very proud of.

But the people who came to our region immediately post Word War 2 were genuine – they came, they contributed and they didn’t try to slip in through the back door because they didn’t like the first place they found asylum.

Nor did they riot, burn buildings, hold the government to ransom and, this is the worst bit – make bombs in their taxpayer-funded accommodation. Seriously, enough is enough!

While we’re talking about government performance – does Andrew Wilkie really think he has the right to tell us how much we can put through the pokies? It won’t stop those with a gambling habit, just cost our clubs and our community. Gamblers Anonymous is the best bet for people with a problem, not a nosey-parker politician.

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Wednesday May 11, 2011

“Thredbo – My Story”

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“Thredbo – My Story” is the personal story of one of the hundreds of men and women who, behind the scenes kept and continue to keep Thredbo running.

Tradesman Roger Andrew writes of amusing tales and some tragic events, which occurred during the 1970s whilst working in various departments of the resort from the Thredbo Alpine Hotel, to the Mountain and then the Village Crew over a five year period.

The only job he didn’t do was to teach skiing – Roger taught himself to ski so he could remain working in the Mountain department.

Roger’s pictures of the old Merrit’s Duplex T-bars in a snow storm will remind skiers of days when they were the only lifts accessible in a blizzard.

Snow groomers while looking at the pictures of the mountain work horses, that is the Tucker SnoCat and the Thikol, will appreciate the descriptions of the peculiar handling characteristics of these beasts.

Beautifully presented colour plates on each of the 156 pages, with the text in large print, this “easy to read” narrative beginning in 1964 and concluding in 2010, brings back memories to those countless numbers of people who worked, continue to work, or visit the Snowy Mountains.

From a historic perspective, the majority of illustrations are dated and the sources acknowledged if they are not part of the author’s collection. This makes the book an invaluable resource for research

“Thredbo - My Story”. and documentation.

Roger must be commended to take the time to share his experiences and photographs with the world at large through the production of “Thredbo – My Story” It will be launched on Thursday May 12, at 2pm in the Monaro Regional Library, after which the book will be on sale in Cooma, Jindabyne and Thredbo.

The author Roger Andrew and his book.

Law Week at Cooma Library Cooma Library is hosting a special launch of the electronic version of the publication: Local services guide for separated families.

The guest speaker is Justine O’Reilly, Outreach Solicitor for SE NSW Women’s Legal Service. Cooma Library’s collection of legal information resources will be on display. The launch will be held at Cooma Library, on Wednesday May 18 from 10.30am.

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Morning Tea will be provided On the same day there will be a discussion forum at Cooma Twin Cinemas: “Children’s Best Interests: what are they?”.

This will feature a panel of four speakers representing Family Law & NSW Child Protection Legislation legal practitioners and clinicians. It will be moderated by Monica Alcock.

This will be held at Cooma Twin Cinemas, on Wednesday May 18 from 4pm to 6pm. Supper will be provided.

These events are presented by The Monaro Family Law Pathways Network, a group of legal and other practitioners and workers who provide services to separating families.

All welcome. For further information contact Alison Howell on 6452 7511 or email monaroflpn@ relationships.com.au

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Whether you have pets in your family or not, you’re encouraged to join the pack and walk with tens of thousands of people and pets throughout Australia to help raise vital funds for the RSPCA and the animals in their care.

The walk, 3km or 5km, starts at Centennial Park in Cooma at 11:30am. There will be an RSPCA Information Stall, raffle and prizes, Cooma Rotary Market Stalls, barbecue and beverages, music plus free vet checks.

The Berridale walk will start from Lions Park from 11am.

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Prices for on the day registration are: Adult $10, Children $5 (Under five are free), concession $5, family $20 (two adults and two children).

For further information contact Merran Bertolin, RSPCA NSW Cooma Branch on 6452 4404 or email on casabert@dodo.com.au So please join the RSPCA and their furry friends to raise funds for the RSPCA Cooma Volunteer Branch.

Pictured: Last year ‘Benji’ brought his family out to enjoy the Million Paws Walk.

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Liquid trade waste inspections in SRSC Snowy River Shire wishes to advise that it will be commencing inspections commencing May 2011 of commercial businesses that discharge Liquid Trade Waste.

This will be the first stage in the process to bring all businesses under the Liquid Trade Waste Regulation Policy adopted by Council on December 27.

Council Inspectors will visit identified business to determine if any Liquid Trade Waste activities are occurring and advise business operators of requirements for approval to discharge Liquid Trade Waste.

Liquid trade waste is defined as “Liquid trade or factory wastes or chemical or other impurities from any business, trade or manufacturing premises other than domestic sewage from a hand wash basin, shower, bath or toilet. It also excludes storm water and unpolluted water”.

Liquid trade waste discharges to the sewerage system include liquid wastes discharged from business/commercial

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premises (e.g. beautician, florist, hairdresser, hotel, motel, restaurant, butcher, service station, supermarket, dentist); community/public premises (including craft club, school, college, university, hospital and nursing home); industrial premises; trade activities (e.g. mobile carpet cleaner); and any commercial activities carried out at a residential premises.

Liquid trade waste excludes toilet, hand wash basin, shower and bath wastes derived from all the premises and activities mentioned above; wastewater from residential toilets, kitchens, bathrooms or laundries (i.e. domestic sewage); residential swimming, pool backwash.

For further information please contact Council’s Liquid Trade Waste Officer on (02) 6451 1195.

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Wednesday May 11, 2011

Cob Oven project at Rocky Plains Right: Getting the once-over, Kate checks Brett’s blood pressure and cholesterol at Rocky Plains School last Saturday. Janine Robertson is also pictured.

Left: Getting down and dirty, Rocky Plains resident Bill Fletcher enjoyed puddling the mud and straw used in the construction of the cob oven. He is assisted by Grant Walker’s childen Isobel and Amos.

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The Rocky Plains Progress Association and the Monaro Rural Health Service joined forces to conduct a Cob Oven Building workshop at Rocky Plains School last Saturday.

Grant Walker, a leading cob oven builder, conducted the workshop.

Included in the day to celebrate Heart Week were

Health Checks, Massage and Fitness advice.

This event was funded by the Department of Health and Ageing – a healthy lunch was provided for volunteers. Once completed, the cob oven will allow the cooking of pizzas, roasts, vegetables and a range of other foods.

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Twenty-two people enjoyed a day of friendship and laughter on the inaugural ‘Mature Mob’ outing; a bus Ttip to Adaminaby and Cabramurra.

Passengers were from the Cooma region, but the group warmly welcomed international visitors, Margaret and Alex Galbraith from Ireland. (Margaret and Alex are parents of Audrey Miller of Numeralla.)

The trip began with a special viewing of the 9m x 3.5m Stage Curtain hanging in St John’s Anglican Hall, Adaminaby.

After a delicious country morning tea provided by the ladies, it was on to Cabramurra for lunch and sight-seeing, taking a short side-trip to Providence Portal.

The whole trip was enhanced with knowledgeable historical and anecdotal commentary by Frank Rodwell. After a visit to view the Old Adaminaby town site, now beneath Lake Eucumbene, Darrell Gaukroger, bus driver, took the group to the

Adaminaby Racecourse where Frank told the story of the filming at that location of some of the movie Phar Lap. The group then enjoyed a special preview tour of the new Snowy Scheme Museum at Adaminaby. The bus trip ended on schedule at St Paul’s Carpark, Cooma, where the slightly weary but very contented and happy passengers alighted with great memories of a wonderful day. ‘Mature Mob’ is an initiative of the Anglican Parish of Cooma.

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Need for rural interns Kelly has made the finals

There has been much uproar in the medical world over recent weeks with NSW Health no longer guaranteeing intern places under the Rural Preferential Recruitment (RPR) Scheme to medical graduates from interstate universities.

The decision meant that NSW origin medical students who are studying at interstate universities would no longer have guaranteed offers of internships in rural NSW. This would consequently cause the Australian National University’s rural clinical school to falter and no longer be able to provide medical students to the southeast NSW region – where ANU’s rural week takes place each year.

With many extremely disappointed people saying that the change to the criteria was “appalling” and “discriminating”, NSW Health has considered representations on behalf of rural students and has reviewed its Rural Preferential Recruitment Scheme eligibility criteria. Interstate medical graduates who completed Year 12 in NSW have now been added to the eligibility criteria for intern places.

A spokesperson for NSW Health said, “We recognise that these former NSW residents who moved interstate for medical training may wish to return to their local communities for intern training.”

“These interstate graduates can now apply and be appointed to positions under the Rural Preferential Recruitment Scheme, which enables them to undertake the majority of their internship in a rural hospital”.

“It also recognises the training relationship between Interstate

Universities and local NSW facilities, including the Australian National University in Canberra”.

“NSW Health respects the strong ties graduates often have to their local area and has a strong history of successful placement of country graduates in rural and regional centres which serves to strengthen the medical workforce of country communities”.

Doctors and medical students across NSW are hoping for additional training places in the near future after Federal Health Minister, Nicola Roxon, announced the rollout of 331 new training places across Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia.

The additional places (funding for which had been previously announced by the Government) are part of the Gillard Government’s Australian General Practice Training program that, by 2014, will support 1200 annual GP training places nationally, up from 600 in 2007.

Importantly, 45 percent of these places will be located in regional Australia.

Rural Doctors Association of Australia’s President, Dr Paul Mara said, “We hope that this first welcome step by the Government in increasing doctor training places will eventually become just one part of an integrated strategy to entice more doctors to the bush.”

Rural week in the CoomaMonaro Shire proved to be very successful and favourable by the students themselves as well as the community. It is anticipated that additional training programs as such and the introduction of more training places will help alleviate the doctor shortages in rural Australia.

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Jindabyne childcare worker Kelly Walker, 28, received a surprise phone call to advise her she’s a finalist in the 2011 Training Awards, conducted by the NSW Department of Education and Training.

Kelly is nearing completion of her 12-month traineeship as a childcare worker at Gidgillys Early Education and Care Centre, in Jindabyne.

She hopes to continue her career in childcare, with further study and, of course, experience.

Kelly left her previous career as a Melbourne-based medical research technician, to move to Jindabyne and to follow her ambition of working with children. “I have always had a strong interest in working with children and this position gave me the opportunity to fulfil a lifelong aim”, she said.

Director of Gidgillys, Emma Smith, said: “ Kelly would be a great ambassador for people who are thinking of making a career change but are too scared or worried to do so. She often states that by changing careers and following her dream she is Jindabyne childcare worker Kelly Walker, 28, is a finalist in the 2011 Training Awards. finally happy.”

“Kelly brings an extremely positive approach to work, and is always smiling. She supportive of all those around her. It’s infectious is willing to take on additional roles and is very as the children love her too.”

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Wednesday May 11, 2011

Sir William Hudson Home’s Royal Wedding

Residents and staff of Sir William Hudson Nursing Home embraced the theme of the Royal Wedding last Friday as they added something classy to their day-to-day clothes.

The residents enjoyed cucumber sandwiches for morning tea as they awaited the live coverage from London to see Kate Middleton walk down the aisle.

Nimmity bonfire and concert

Nimmitabel the small town with a big heart is about to hold their annual Bonfire Shed Concert to raise money to finish building the Sheep and Goat Shed to house the increasing amount of Show Shearing, Stud Merinos, Flock Merinos, British Breeds, Goats and Crossbred lambs coming to the Nimmitabel Show.

This year we had the inaugural Show Shearing competition, to ensure its smooth running and to make more room for the shearing stands and to cover the sheep we need to extend both the sheep and goat sheds and install the power to the sheds.

The 14th Annual Bonfire, Barbecue and Shed Concert to be held on Saturday May 21 starting at 6pm at Nimmitabel Showground.

Last year we raised over $4600.

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Remember the shed is heated for your comfort and a huge bonfire will be outside, and an abundance of good food to keep you warm.

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Pictured, Some of the performers at last year’s bonfire.

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exceptions being Victoria and South Australia.

“Consumer conservatism is seeing Australians taking advantage of discounts and New home loan borrowers are lapping up at an increasing rate the range of ongoing discount products on offer, according to Australia’s largest independently- bargain shopping wherever they can. This includes their home loan.� owned mortgage broker.

The demand for standard variable rates dropped to 28% of new loan approvals in April from 30% in March and basic variable home loans fell to 22% from 25%.

Every state saw a rise in demand for this loan type during April as it reached a high The popularity of line of credit home loans, which are often popular with investors, of 30% of Mortgage Choice’s new loan approvals nationally. dropped one percentage point to 4% of approvals while introductory rate loans This is the strongest appetite seen since the broker began differentiating ongoing remained relatively steady at 4%. discount loans from others in its data reporting six months ago.

The popularity of fixed rate home loans also jumped, to 12% from 10% the month previous, reversing the falling popularity for fixed rates experienced during February and March.

Local Mortgage Choice franchise owner, Donna Robson said, “Ongoing discount rate home loans have shot ahead to be the number one choice for Mortgage Choice’s new customers. They accounted for 30% of our loan approvals in April, jumping five percentage points on March’s result.� “Ongoing discount and fixed rate home loans were the only product types to experience an increase in demand nationally last month. This was the case in almost every state, with the

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Residential land values continued to rise and sales volumes sunk further in the December 2010 quarter, said the Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia’s residential building industry, and rpdata.com, Australia’s leading property information and analytics provider.

The HIA-rpdata.com Residential Land Report found the volume of land sales fell sharply in the December 2010 quarter, reaching the lowest level in a decade. Sales were down by 40.4 per cent compared to the same quarter in 2009.

Meanwhile, the weighted median land value in Australia accelerated in the December 2010 quarter, growing by 4.1 per cent to $194,161. Over the year to December 2010, the median value was up 5.9 per cent.

“The escalation in land values highlights an ongoing deterioration in new home affordability driven by constraints on supply,” said HIA Economist, Matthew King. “The sharp drop in the volume of land sales signals

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“Quite apart from the considerable damage wrought by the interest rate hikes of last November, new housing continues to sag under the weight of the excessive cost of serviceable land.”

“Put together planning and zoning delays, high regulatory costs, deficient land release strategies, disproportionately high taxation, user pays infrastructure charges, and an on-going credit squeeze, and you have a recipe for crippling land values.”

“Policy solutions can be found by all levels of government, but there is currently little evidence of solutions being sought, which is to the detriment of affordable housing for entry level buyers and rental households alike,” Matthew King added.

RPdata.com research director Tim Lawless agrees that the low number of land transactions paint a worrying picture for future housing supply.

“Land sales are a reasonable lead indicator for future supply additions to the market and a forty percent reduction in land sales points to ongoing weakness in the housing construction sector which is already very soft.”

“Looking at sales volumes across built product, i.e. houses and units, transaction numbers recorded a fall of twenty percent over the same time period. That’s a soft result in itself, but those figures look reasonably healthy when compared to the volume of sales within the vacant land market.”

“While land sales continue to fall the price of land continues to rise. This divergence illustrates the imbalance between supply and demand. A lower number of sales would often suggest demand is drying up, however with land prices continuing to rise the fall away in land transactions is clearly supply related.”

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6.00 ABC News Breakfast. (CC) 9.00 News.

(CC) 9.30 Business Today. (CC) 10.00 For The Juniors. (G, R, CC) 10.15 Cyberchase. (G, R, CC) 10.35 Behind The News. (G, R, CC) 11.00 Big Ideas. (PG, CC) 12.00 Midday Report. (CC) 12.30 National Press Club Address. (CC) 1.30 Great Map Mystery. (G, R, CC) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. (CC) 3.05 Children’s Programs.

6.00 Grand Designs Revisited. (G, R, CC) 6.50 Minuscule. (G, R) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 7.30. (CC) 8.00 The New Inventors. (CC) 8.30 Spicks And Specks. (G, CC) 9.00 Angry Boys. (New series, M, CC) 9.30 Hungry Beast. (CC) 10.00 At The Movies. (CC) 10.30 Lateline. (CC) 11.05 Lateline Business. (R, CC) 11.35 Desert Lions. (G, CC) 12.25 Parliament Question Time. (CC) 1.30 Movie: Storm Over Wyoming. (b&w, PG, 50, R, CC) 2.30 The Cook And The Chef. (G, R, CC) 3.00 Big Ideas. (PG, R, CC) 4.00 The Bill. (M, R, CC) 5.00 National Press Club Address. (R, CC)

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Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: Jane Doe: The Wrong Face.

(M, 05, R, CC) Dr Oz. (PG) Medical Emergency. (PG, R, CC) Toybox. (P, R, CC) It’s Academic. (C, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) Australia’s Got Talent. (G, CC) Weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges Dannii Minogue, Kyle Sandilands and Brian McFadden for the chance to win the grand prize.

Criminal Minds. (M, CC) The unit heads to Louisiana to obtain information from an autistic boy who witnessed his parents’ abduction.

Prentiss calls on two old colleagues for help tracking down Ian Doyle.

Detroit 1-8-7. (M, CC) My Name Is Earl. (PG, R, CC) Style By Jury. (PG, R) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

8.30 9.30 10.30 11.30 12.00 12.30 1.00 2.00 2.30 3.30 5.00 5.30

Today. (CC) Kerri-Anne. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Alive And Cooking. (G, R) The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) The View. (PG, CC) Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (CC) Magical Tales. (P, CC) The Saddle Club. (G, R, CC) News. (CC) Hot Seat. (G, CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) A Current Affair. (CC) David Attenborough’s Madagascar: Lost Worlds. (PG, CC) RPA. (PG, CC) BIG: Extreme Makeover. (PG, CC) Embarrassing Bodies. (M, CC) The New Adventures Of Old Christine. (PG) WIN News. (CC) Eclipse Music TV. (PG) The Strip. (M, CC) Newstyle Direct. (G) Danoz Direct. (G) Good Morning America. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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8.30 9.30 10.30 11.05 11.35 12.25 1.25 2.50 4.00 5.00 5.30

ABC News Breakfast. (CC) News. (CC) Business Today. (CC) Real Chinese. (G, R, CC) Being Chinese. (G, R, CC) Ace Day Jobs. (G, R, CC) Ancient Megastructures. (G, R, CC) Midday Report. (CC) The Prisoner. (PG, R, CC) Lead Balloon. (PG, R, CC) Parliament Question Time. (CC) Children’s Programs.

Grand Designs Revisited. (G, R, CC) Minuscule. (G, R) News. (CC) 7.30 Budget Special: The Right Of Reply. (CC) Jandamarra’s War. (CC) Machete Maidens Unleashed!

(MA15+, CC) Lateline. (CC) Lateline Business. (R, CC) Live From Abbey Road. (M, R, CC) Parliament Question Time. (CC) Movie: Patterns. (b&w, PG, 56, R, CC) Movie: Seven Keys To Baldpate. (b&w, PG, 47, R) The Bill. (PG, R, CC) Can We Help? (G, R, CC) The Cook And The Chef. (G, R, CC)

2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30

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Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: Nora Roberts’ Angels Fall.

(M, 07, R, CC) Dr Oz. (PG) Medical Emergency. (PG, R, CC) Toybox. (P, R, CC) It’s Academic. (C, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) Air Ways. (PG, CC) How I Met Your Mother. (PG, CC) Grey’s Anatomy. (M, CC) Meredith is asked to head a clinical trial into a treatment for diabetes that is based on research found in her mother’s journals. However, the project is put on hold when her father is admitted to hospital.

Desperate Housewives. (M, CC) Private Practice. (M, CC) 30 Rock. (M, CC) True Beauty. (Final, PG, R, CC) Home Shopping. (G) Early News. (CC)

9.30 11.15 11.45 1.30 2.00 3.00 3.30 5.00 5.30

Today. (CC) Kerri-Anne. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Alive And Cooking. (G, R) The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) The View. (PG, CC) Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (CC) Magical Tales. (P, CC) Kitchen Whiz. (C, CC) News. (CC) Hot Seat. (G, CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) A Current Affair. (CC) RBT. (PG, CC) Getaway. (PG, CC) Between The Lines. (New series, M, CC) Join Eddie McGuire and the panel as they discuss all things sporting in a humorous way.

The NRL Footy Show. (M, CC) WIN News. (CC) The AFL Footy Show. (M, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (R, CC) The Baron. (PG, R) Danoz Direct. (G) Good Morning America. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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ABC News Breakfast. (CC) News. (CC) Business Today. (CC) My Place. (G, R, CC) Writers On Writing. (G, CC) Ace Day Jobs. (G, R, CC) Catalyst. (G, R, CC) One Plus One. (CC) Midday Report. (CC) Midsomer Murders. (M, R, CC) World’s Greenest Homes. (G, R, CC) Children’s Programs.

Grand Designs Revisited. (G, R, CC) Minuscule. (G, R) News. (CC) 7.30 ACT. (CC) Collectors. (G, CC) Gordon Brown visits a professional ceramics restorer.

Discover how Nisiba Merrieweather’s passion for fortune telling led her to amass 80 decks of tarot cards.

Jonathan Creek. (M, R, CC) Jonathan is called on by his friend Joey to investigate a series of mysterious events surrounding a young housekeeper who is accused of murdering her employer’s wife.

Lateline. (CC) Headcases. (M, R, CC) Rage. (M)

8.30

10.45 11.15 2.30

Sunrise. (CC) The Morning Show. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Movie: Half Light. (M, 06, R) Dr Oz. (PG) Toybox. (P, R, CC) It’s Academic. (C, CC) News At 4.30. (CC) Deal Or No Deal. (G, CC) News. (CC) Today Tonight. (CC) Home And Away. (PG, CC) Better Homes And Gardens. (G, CC) Fast Ed reveals the secret to preparing the best chips, mash and roast potatoes. A how-to guide on floating floor boards. Advice on how to tame a sloping backyard and gain an outdoor room in the process.

Movie: Ghost Town. (M, 08, CC) Ricky Gervais, Greg Kinnear, Téa Leoni. After a near death experience, a socially awkward man discovers he has the ability to see ghosts.

That ’70s Show. (PG, R, CC) Football. (CC) AFL. Round 8. Geelong v Collingwood. From the MCG. Home Shopping. (G)

9.30

11.30 12.00 2.00 4.00 4.30

Today. (CC) Kerri-Anne. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Alive And Cooking. (G, R) The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG, CC) The View. (PG, CC) Days Of Our Lives. (PG, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (CC) Magical Tales. (P, CC) Kitchen Whiz. (C, CC) News. (CC) Hot Seat. (G, CC) News. (CC) WIN News. (CC) A Current Affair. (CC) Rugby League. (CC) NRL. Round 10.

Canterbury Bulldogs v St George Illawarra Dragons. From ANZ Stadium, Sydney.

Rugby League. (CC) NRL. Round 10.

Penrith Panthers v Brisbane Broncos.

From Centrebet Stadium, New South Wales.

WIN News. (CC) Movie: Flight Of Fury. (AV15+, 07) Movie: Convoy. (M, 78, R, CC) Entertainment Tonight. (R, CC) Good Morning America. (CC)

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sbs one Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G, CC) Totally Wild. (C, CC) Wurrawhy. (P, R, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (M, CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) MasterChef Australia. (G, R, CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) 6.30 With George Negus. (CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) MasterChef Australia. (G, CC) Glee. (PG, CC) Lie To Me. (M, CC) 6.30 With George Negus. (R, CC) News/Sports Tonight. (CC) The Late Show With David Letterman. (PG) Ally McBeal. (M) Infomercials. (PG) Enjoying Everyday Life With Joyce Meyer. (G) Kenneth Copeland. (PG) James Robison. (PG) Benny Hinn. (G)

6.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Movie: Broken Wings.

(M, 02, R) 2.30 Here Comes The Neighbourhood.

(G, R, CC) 3.00 Parent Rescue: Sweating It Out. (PG, R, CC) 3.30 Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) 4.00 The Journal. (CC) 4.30 PBS NewsHour. (CC) 5.30 Global Village: The Baaka Opera Pt 2. (G, R, CC) 6.00 Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.35 Inspector Rex. (PG, R, CC) 8.30 East West 101. (M, CC) .

9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.05 Movie: Monsieur Ibrahim And The Flowers Of The Koran. (M, 03, R) 11.45 Movie: Goodbye Lenin! (M, 03, R) 1.55 WeatherWatch Overnight.

5.00 WeatherWatch & Music.

5.05 Korean News.

5.40 Japanese News.

CLASSIFICATIONS: (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions

sbs one Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G, CC) Scope. (C, R, CC) Wurrawhy. (P, R, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (PG, CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (M, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) MasterChef Australia. (G, R, CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) 6.30 With George Negus. (CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) MasterChef Australia. (G, CC) The Good Wife. (M, CC) Law & Order: SVU. (M, CC) 6.30 With George Negus. (R, CC) News/Sports Tonight. (CC) The Late Show With David Letterman. (PG) The Hit Rater.com. (G) Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) Enjoying Everyday Life With Joyce Meyer. (G) Kenneth Copeland. (PG) Life Today With James Robison.

(PG) Benny Hinn. (G)

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WorldWatch.

Greek News.

French News.

Hindi News.

Arabic News.

Russian News.

Turkish News.

Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. (G, R, CC) Mr Firth Goes To Washington. (M, R, CC) Dateline. (R, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) The Journal. (CC) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Global Village: The Messenger Of The Gods. (G, R, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Italian Food Safari. (G, R, CC) Oz And James’s Big Wine Adventure. (PG, R, CC) Heston’s Feasts. (G, R, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Movie: Storm. (AV15+, 05, R) Movie: Dogville. (AV15+, 03, R, CC) WeatherWatch Overnight.

WeatherWatch & Music.

Korean News.

Japanese News.

sbs one Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G, CC) Totally Wild. (C, CC) Wurrawhy. (P, R, CC) News. (CC) The Circle. (PG, CC) Dr Phil. (PG, CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, R, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) MasterChef Australia. (G, R, CC) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) 6.30 With George Negus. (CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) MasterChef Australia. (G, CC) Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution.

(PG, CC) Law & Order. (M, CC) 6.30 With George Negus. (R, CC) News. (CC) Sports Tonight. (CC) The Late Show With David Letterman. (PG) Infomercials. (PG, R, CC) Bayless Conley. (G, R) Jesse Duplantis. (PG)

6.00 10.20 11.00 11.30 12.00 12.30 1.00 1.30 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.30 8.30 10.45 11.45 1.45 2.15 3.10 5.00 5.05 5.40

WorldWatch.

French News.

Hindi News.

Arabic News.

Russian News.

Turkish News.

Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. (G, R, CC) Insight. (R, CC) Journos: Sophie. (PG, R, CC) Living Black. (R, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, R, CC) The Journal. (CC) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Global Village: Chile. (G, CC) Letters And Numbers. (G, CC) World News Australia. (CC) The Secret History Of Eurovision.

(PG, CC) Eurovision Song Contest. (PG, CC) Crazy Horse: The Revival. (MA15+, R, CC) Movie: Sex, Parties And Lies.

(MA15+, 09) Entourage. (M, R) Shameless. (M, R, CC) WeatherWatch Overnight.

WeatherWatch & Music.

Korean News.

Japanese News.

Entertainment

saturday

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Rage. (PG) Cooking The World. (Final, CC) Collectors. (G, R, CC) Australian Story. (R, CC) Foreign Correspondent. (R, CC) The Trophy Room. (G, R, CC) Pilot Guides. (G, R, CC) Rugby Union. Shute Shield. Round 7.

Bowls. Moama International Tri Series. Men’s Pairs. Scotland v England. From Victoria.

Can We Help? (G, CC) Gardening Australia. (G, CC) News. (CC) Doctor Who. (PG, CC) Doctor Who: Confidential Cutdown.

(CC) A behind-the-scenes look at Doctor Who. Spooks. (CC) Lucas’ past continues to haunt him thanks to Vaughn’s machinations. An unbalanced council worker stalks Ruth, determined to make her believe he’s found a spy’s dead drop. Lucas and Harry come face-to-face as they pursue the truth.

A Quiet Word With Catherine Tate.

(CC) The Graham Norton Show. (R, CC) Durham County. (M, R, CC) Rage. (M)

2.00 2.30 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.00 6.30

8.50 12.10 2.30

Handy Manny. (G, R) Stitch! (G) Weekend Sunrise. (CC) Saturday Disney. (G, CC) Possum’s Club. (G) Legend Of Enyo. (C, R, CC) Castaway. (C, CC) V8 Xtra. (G, CC) Motor Racing. (CC) Fujitsu Series.

Round 2. From Barbagallo Raceway, Western Australia. Commentary from Aaron Noonan and James Moffat.

Room For Improvement. (G, R) Movie: Step Up 2: The Streets. (PG, 08, R, CC) What’s Up Down Under. (G, CC) Extraordinary Dogs. (G) Sydney Weekender. (G) News. (CC) Movie: Fantastic Four. (PG, 05, R, CC) Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Julian McMahon. Four astronauts develop superpowers after being exposed to cosmic radiation while on a mission.

Movie: Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World’s End. (M, 07, R, CC) Movie: I Heart Huckabees. (M, 04, R) Home Shopping. (G)

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Go, Diego! Go! (G, R) Dora The Explorer. (G, R) Weekend Today: Saturday. (CC) Saturday Kerri-Anne. (G, CC) Kids’ WB. (G) Ben 10: Ultimate Alien. (G) Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated.

(G) Dennis & Gnasher. (C, R, CC) GASP! (C, CC) G2G: Got To Go. (C, R, CC) The Saddle Club. (C, R, CC) Stormworld. (C, R, CC) Movie: Diamond Head. (PG, 63, R, CC) Postcards International. (G, R) News. (CC) Discover Downunder. (G) News. (CC) Australia’s Funniest Home Videos.

(PG, CC) Movie: Get Smart. (PG, 08, R, CC) Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway.

Movie: Yes Man. (M, 08, CC) Movie: City Heat. (M, 84, R) Movie: Avalon. (PG, 90, R) Danoz Direct. (G) Newstyle Direct. (G) Creflo A Dollar. (G) Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (G, R)

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6.00 Rage. (G) 6.30 Children’s Programs.

9.00 Insiders. (CC) 10.00 Inside Business.

(CC) 10.30 Offsiders. (CC) 11.00 News Update. (CC) 11.05 Asia Pacific Focus. (CC) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. (G, CC) 12.00 Landline. (CC) 1.00 The Megafalls Of Iguazu.

(G, R, CC) 2.00 Arctic Exposure With Nigel Marven: The Journey Ends. (G, CC) 3.00 Soccer. (CC) Women’s International. Australia v New Zealand.

5.00 Art Nation. (CC) 5.30 Mr Bean: The Animated Series. (G, R) 5.45 Doctor Who. (PG, R, CC) 6.30 Chris Humfrey’s Wild Life. (G, CC) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 The Great Rift: Africa’s Wild Heart.

(CC) 8.20 Inside The Great Rift. (CC) 8.30 News Update. (CC) 8.35 Miniseries: Moby Dick. (10, CC) 10.05 Compass: Dancing To Disney. (CC) 10.30 The Street. (M, R, CC) 11.35 Order In The House. (CC) 12.35 Movie: Sherlock Holmes And The Woman In Green. (M, 45, R, CC) 1.45 Movie: Best Of The Badmen. (PG, 51, R) 3.10 Meet The Natives. (PG, R, CC) 4.00 The Bill. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 Art Nation. (R, CC) 5.30 The Cook And The Chef. (G, R, CC)

6.00 Garner Ted Armstrong. (G) 6.30 Life Today With James Robison.

(PG) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. (CC) 10.00 To Be Advised.

1.00 Minute To Win It. (PG, R, CC) 2.00 Football. AFL. Round 8. Western Bulldogs v Richmond. From Etihad Stadium, Melbourne.

5.00 Borderline. (PG, R, CC) 5.30 Mercurio’s Menu. (G, CC) 6.00 News. (CC) 6.30 Dancing With The Stars. (G, CC) A new group of celebrities are partnered with professional ballroom dancers in a competition to see who has the fanciest footwork. Hosted by Daniel MacPherson and Sonia Kruger.

8.30 Castle. (M, CC) 10.30 Beyond The Darklands: Neddy Smith. (M, R, CC) 11.30 The First 48: Inked In Blood. (M) 12.30 Home Shopping. (G) 5.30 Early News. (CC)

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Go, Diego! Go! (G, R) Dora The Explorer. (G, R) Weekend Today. (CC) Wide World Of Sports. (G, CC) The NRL Sunday Footy Show. (G) The Sunday Roast. (PG) Cybershack. (PG) Gilligan’s Island. (G, R) Wildfire. (PG) BIG: Extreme Makeover. (PG, R, CC) Rugby League. NRL. Round 10.

Cronulla Sharks v Sydney Roosters.

From Toyota Stadium, Sydney.

News. (CC) In Their Footsteps. (PG, CC) 60 Minutes. (CC) The Mentalist. (Return, M, CC) The Mentalist. (M, R, CC) Harry’s Law. (Return, M, CC) The Guardian. (M) Rugby League. Super League. Round 14. Warrington Wolves v Castleford Tigers. From Halliwell Jones Stadium.

WIN Presents. (PG, R) The Baron. (PG, R) Danoz Direct. (G) Good Morning America: Sunday Edition. (CC) Early Morning News. (CC) Today. (CC)

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6.00 ABC News Breakfast. (CC) 9.00 News.

(CC) 9.30 Business Today. (CC) 10.00 Children’s Programs. 10.25 Atoms Alive. (G, R, CC) 10.40 Pyramid. (G, R, CC) 10.55 Ace Day Jobs. (G, R, CC) 11.00 Landline. (R, CC) 12.00 Midday Report. (CC) 12.30 Monarch Of The Glen. (G, R, CC) 1.30 Cheese Slices. (G, R, CC) 2.00 Jeeves And Wooster. (G, R, CC) 3.05 Children’s Programs.

6.00 Grand Designs Revisited. (G, R, CC) 6.50 Minuscule. (G, R) 7.00 News. (CC) 7.30 7.30. (CC) 8.00 Australian Story. (CC) 8.30 Four Corners. (CC) 9.15 Media Watch. (CC) 9.35 Q&A. (CC) 10.30 Lateline. (CC) 11.05 Lateline Business. (R, CC) 11.35 MDA. (M, R, CC) 12.25 The Clinic. (CC) 1.20 Movie: A Matter Of Life And Death.

(PG, 46, R, CC) 3.00 Bowls. Moama International Tri Series. Women’s Singles. Australia v Scotland. Replay.

4.00 The Bill. (PG, R, CC) 5.00 Travel Oz. (G, R, CC) 5.30 The Cook And The Chef. (G, R, CC)

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Sanremo Song Festival. (PG) Saved By Music: The Wallfisch Family. (PG) Eating Art: Square Meals. (G, R) PBS NewsHour. (CC) Who Do You Think You Are? Boris Johnson MP. (PG, R, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Eurovision Song Contest. (PG, CC) RocKwiz. (G, R, CC) Music quiz show, featuring New Zealand singersongwriters Don McGlashan and Jenny Morris.

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Wednesday May 11, 2011

Briefing on NBN rollout

Preserving skills, preserving huts

Pictured from left, Duncan Bremner (NBNCo), Brian Brown (RDASI), Ken Prendergast (RDASI), Dr Mike Kelly AM MP. Stakeholder Relations Advisor for NBNCo, Duncan Bremner, last Friday briefed RDASI’s NBN Rollout Subcommittee and Member for EdenMonaro Mike Kelly.

The briefing covered the progress of the NBN rollout, and what was needed to ensure an efficient transition from the out-of-date copper network to a modern National Broadband Network.

Brian Brown, Chair of RDASI’s subcommittee for the NBN Rollout, said “It’s an exciting time to be involved with a massive nation building project such as the National Broadband Network. This will change the lives of those of us who live in rural and regional Australia forever,” he said.

“Almost every aspect of our lives will be touched by the NBN; Farming, Business, Entertainment, Transport, Health and Education will all change for the better.”

“Optical Fibre, Satellite and Wireless are all

important components of the National Broadband Network however for our cities and towns where there are significant populations nothing can compete with Optical Fibre wired directly to the home” he said.

Duncan Bremner (NBNCo) said “Given the existing infrastructure already in place throughout Southern Inland you are very well placed for a speedy rollout throughout your region.”

“Even though Southern Inland is one of the largest and most diverse RDAs in Australia, (which includes 14 Local Government Areas), RDASI has set a target to get the majority of our rollout completed in around half the time that NBNCo has proposed,” Mr Brown said.

“With two satellites due for launch over the coming months, we may even see some parts of Southern Inland connected sooner and on higher speed services than many of our city cousins.”

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The sounds of wood chopping, timber creaking and groaning then cheers as another slab was popped off a log were heard at Currango Homestead in Kosciuszko National Park recently as more than 40 volunteers from Kosciuszko Huts Association (KHA) and Victorian Huts Association as along with conservation agency staff from NSW, Victoria and the ACT gathered for a Timber skills course.

The course was run by NPWS and KHA for people with a passion for all things huts and heritage.

Participants travelled from as far as Sydney and Dargo in Victoria to learn about timber selection, use and preservation as well as gaining hands on experience in the use and care of tools to help conserve huts and historic sites across the Alps.

After a quick welcome and safety briefing, Noy Garner gave people a quick overview of timber selection including species and grades then discussed preserving techniques.

Participants were then split into groups and formed a production line with people debarking logs, weatherboards and slabs being split off with a maul and froe and boards and slabs being squared and dressed with broad axes and adzes.

Riposte Lisa Ashurst Have you ever noticed that with kids it’s never really a straight forward thing when they want you to do something? Like, if you’re driving them somewhere it’s rarely a case of just taking them from A to B because you have to take detours to pick someone/ something up or stop at some shop or something but you never get told these things until after you hit the road. Oh, and when you’re almost past the place where you were supposed to stop.

It’s the same if they want you to go with them to lend a hand. In a nutshell, if you ask questions like “How far away is it?” “Can we go on foot?” and “Are you sure it’s just a five minute walk?” you will get the standard stock answer of “It’s really close. It’s just down there.”

The best advice I can give you in these situations is to completely disregard whatever they tell you and take the car. You should also take at least one bottle of water, pack a few sandwiches, a thermos of your favourite hot beverage and whatever you do, don’t forget the headache tablets because you’re going to need them.

It’s the same thing if they tell you it’s only a five minute job. It’s

There was also a team of people splitting shingles and squaring them up.

NPWS Ranger, Megan Bowden, said it was a very successful weekend.

“There were a few sore arms that night but these were certainly forgotten over a great Thai Curry dinner & bush music around the campfire. ” As well as skills learnt on the weekend the nearly 700 shingles that were split will go towards the 7,000 needed to re-roof Bullocks Hut on the Thredbo River at the base of the Ski Tube.

“Slabs split will be used on Four Mile Hut near Mt Selwyn and the split weatherboards will be used on Old Currango Homestead, the oldest standing building in the park on the Northern end of Currango plain,” Ms Bowden said.

President of KHA Bob Moon said “there was a great mix of people from architects and heritage practitioners to master axemen to those who simply have a love of huts and want to help conserve them”.

“People had a great weekend and the skills learnt will be put to use to help agencies conserve other huts in KNP, Victoria and ACT” not, okay! If you have some other important stuff you need to do, start doing it because if you down tools to give them a hand, that five minutes will stretch into a couple of hours. Or longer. Either they have no concept of time or they’re savvy enough to know that if they tell you the truth you are not going to play ball. And no, you are not being mean. You are just being practical because, unless you have no objection to having your schedule disrupted beyond repair, your entire day is going to be shot to bits.

Either way, you’re going to end up really frazzled. If you’re transporting them you will end up a wreck thanks to the last minute directions that will have you going back to square one because you should have turned left after the lights, not right just before them.

No, No, hang on a minute, you have to go straight ahead and then right at the second roundabout and then you go left. Umm, no... wait a minute....??? “I thought you knew where to go!” you’ll finally snap in exasperation. “I do! Stop yelling at me!!!”

And if they ever want to get rocks from along the local river bank, just take the car and drive to the part you know for a fact is the closest to home. That short walk to that really great place to get the best rocks is actually a bit of a hike.

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Meet our Under 13’s Netball Representatives Name: Charlotte Platts Age: 12 School: St Patrick’s Parish School Why do you want to play netball: It makes you fit and healthy and it’s very fun to play. I enjoy playing with my friends and meeting new people, and I like the experience and competition.

Name: Florance McGufficke Age: 12 School: St Patrick’s Parish School Why do you want to play netball: I want to play netball to keep fit and improve my skills.

Also, you have the chance to go to new places and you can also see your friends.

I really like playing netball and the team is great – we all get along. Netball is fun and enjoyable, and we have a fantastic coach and manager.

Name: Charlotte Thorn Age 12 School: Snowy Mountains Grammar School Why do you want to play netball: I enjoy playing netball as it is very competitive and I enjoy playing and meeting up with my friends.

Name: Sally Blackburn-Smith Age: 12 School: Snowy Mountains Grammar School Why do you want to play netball: I really enjoy playing netball because it’s a great game and it keeps me fit. It is also a good chance to catch up with friends.

Name: Jaimie Lloyd Age: 13 School: St Patrick’s Parish School Why do you want to play netball: I really enjoy netball, even the training.

The team is very committed and we are all friends and also team mates.

Name: Kate Hobbs Age: 12 School: Snowy Mountains Grammar School Why do you want to play netball: I enjoy playing the game, working at improving my skills and the friendships I have made within the team. When we play at carnivals and the State Age I get to meet some great people who also enjoy netball.

Name: Brittanny Clark Age: 13 School: Monaro High School Why do you want to play netball: I like playing netball because I get to hang out with my friends and I get fit at the same time.

It’s fast and demanding and it makes my reflexes faster. I love it!

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Name: Ellie Bowe Age: 11 School: Cooma North Public School Why do you want to play netball: I want to play netball because it is fun and I enjoy it and it keeps me fit and healthy.

Name: Bronte Tozer Age: 11 School: Cooma North Public School Why do you want to play netball: I enjoy playing the game and it is a good way to keep fit and healthy. I am able train and to work on improving my skills and working together as friends.

Name: Laura Cooke Age: 11 School: Cooma North Public School Why do you want to play netball: I enjoy playing the sport and getting together with my friends.

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The Team.

The girls in action last Sunday.

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CLAIRE’S CAROUSEL Welcome, readers to Claire’s Carousel where I invite you to join me as I explore some of the social events and community happenings in our region.

If you would like to tell me of your special outings or have community events coming up please phone me on 6452 3137, mobile 0434 352 992 or email spray5@ optusnet.com.au HAPPY 91ST BIRTHDAY Dorothy Spellman, a former well known resident of Jindabyne and now residing at Sir William Hudson Nursing Home recently celebrated her 91st Birthday.

She was visited by her daughter Marilyn and friend Elaine PassfieldMoore and was delighted when the staff sang Happy Birthday to her.

She enjoyed receiving flowers, cards and messages from her family who now reside in Harvey Bay, Queensland.

When asked how she felt turning 91- she replied “its just another Birthday”!

Congratulations Dorothy from all your friends.

SWING BY THE ALPINE – DINNER DANCE 2011 An invitation is extended to join in a night of friendship and fun at The Alpine Hotel on Saturday May 21, the venue being the Alpine Hotel.

For your entertainment there will be swing, blues, latin and a little rock’n’roll. The Snowy Mountains Big Band will provide the great music. Amy Horneman will be the vocalist for the evening and again provide excellent entertainment.

A delicious dinner, lucky door prizes and prize for the best couple on the floor will be part of the fun during the evening.

Tickets are available at Cottle House, Alpine Hotel, S.M.C School and of course this evening is a fundraiser.

See you there.

FALLING LEAVES FESTIVAL Last Saturday two car loads of Cooma residents who meet up each Saturday morning for coffee motored to Tumut for a memorable day out.

Tumut really turned it on – a Batlow School Choir singing “We are you are Austalian”, one of the Hotels decked out for a Royal Wedding, a Brass Band providing lively music and people, people everywhere.

At 12.30 a parade in the Streets – many of the floats handing out apples, lollies, balloons etc.

The parade continued on to an enormous park where there were many stalls and exhibits. I believe

it was interesting to see the stalls and visitors from as far away as Queensland and Victoria. The day was warm and sunny which made everyone happy.

Members of the group Maryanne Burgess, Geoff Bowland, Jan Parker, Rhonda Morgan and Kathleen West all agreed what a wonderful day they had and were thrilled to see brumbies after taking a six mile detour off the top of The Great Divide on their way home to Cooma. Geoff tells me it was a beautiful sight and he was of the opinion the brumbies definitely had not done any damage to this magnificent high country location.

Next year’s visit is being planned already!

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

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

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

For appliance sales Cooma Plumbing Supplies Cnr Commissioner & Bradley Sts, Cooma 6452 2559

Everybody Needs a Shed!!!

Carports, Garages, Homes, Farm and Industrial Sheds.

Wool Marketing - Not just wool selling

Wool Buyers & Wool Brokers Office & Wool Store

Proud builder of Kitome Distributor of Bushmans Tanks

9 Polo Flat Rd Cooma

Ph: 6452 7540 Mob: 0407 362 307

Authorised Distributor

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

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

Phone: 6458 3720 Robert Kerrison

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Specialising in Farm Machinery - Sales & Services Gregory Abraham ANIAME

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Ph: 02 6452 1605 Fax: 02 6452 3485 ssc@snowy.net.au

MONARO PANEL BEATERS

ROTARY HAT DAY The Community is invited to join in the Hat Day Parade next Sunday May 15 at the Rotary Markets held in Centennial Park, taking place at 11.15am and departing from the Rotary Caravan.

Models will wear hats dating back from the late 1880s and each model will carry a small container for donations when parading around the Park, clearly marked with a Rotary tag.

Valmai Mylan has loaned hats of all varieties for the occasion.

This is a first ever community action and awareness day Rotary has done.

Money is needed urgently for mental health research as 50 per cent of Australian homes are affected at some time or other by mental problems.

All money raised goes immediately to Rotary for Mental Health Research...

Mental disorders include, bipolar, depression and schizophrenia.

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ENJOYABLE CONCERT Congratulations to the organisers of the Fundraising Concert for the Christchurch Appeal held last Saturday at the Anglican Church Hall.

It was a very pleasant afternoon and $900 was raised. The talent of the performers was amazing and the variety of music from the classics to Black and White Rag was appreciated by all.

Thank you to the Giddy Family for travelling from Yass to entertain us and our local performers some of whom had to play sport beforehand.

The finale was the bagpipes played so beautifully by Catriona Henderson who had the audience singing along to Amazing Grace and Auld Lang Syne.

Catriona also gave much pleasure to the audience with her harp playing.

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Tiler

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Puppy Classes Junior Classes Advanced and Agility Classes Behavioural Consultations Socialisation Group

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Funeral Services

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Unlike most insurers, GIO Home and Contents Insurance gives you automatic cover for flood damage, including flash floods, storms and rising rivers, as well as flooding from dishwashers and hot water systems, burst pipes, tsunamis and more.

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

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Visit your local GIO Agent at 51 Vale Street, Cooma NSW 2630 or call 6452 3474.

Providing a professional and understanding service

With convenience of arrangements In your home or at our premises 24 hours 7 Days FDA Assurance of Quality

404 Monaro Hwy PO Box 981 Cooma NSW 2630

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

Catherina Evans is an Authorised Representative of GIO General Limited/Ltd ABN 22 002 861 583 AFS Licence No 229873, the issuer of these products. High tides and rising sea levels are not covered. Other conditions and exclusions also apply.

Approved applicants only. Please read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement before making any decisions regarding any of our Home and Contents Insurance products. Contact GIO on 13 10 10 for a copy.

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Firewood Supply Service

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Shop 3 Centennial Plaza, Cooma Ph: 6452 4043

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What ever music you’re into we’ll have you playing like a pro in no time.

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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

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Grassroots

Wednesday May 11, 2011

Kydrabah Murray Greys go to South Australia Howard and Anne Charles of Kydrabah are pleased to announce the sale of 40 breeding females, comprising 35 beautiful stud cows and calves rejoined to their top sires, and 5 joined heifers, to Anthony and Denise Fabris of the Beeamma Murray Grey Stud, Bordertown in South Australia.

Anthony and Denise, (whose father Dick Buick started the Arki Murray Grey Stud in 1973) want to expand their Beeamma stud herd of 20 females, founded in 2002 and are thrilled to have the opportunity to purchase these breeders from the Kydrabah herd.

Their enthusiastic children, Courtney, (who has already enjoyed success in both Parading and Junior Judging competitions), Liam and Ethan, together with Grand-parents Dick and Jill Buick, all travelled across from Bordertown to make their selections as the whole Kydrabah herd was paraded before them.

These females represent the top 25% of the Kydrabah herd, which has now been breeding Murray Greys on Monaro for over 50 years.

During that time the stud has overcome many hardships; droughts, Johne’s disease (the entire herd was slaughtered in 1990 and restarted from embryos 2 years later), but also enjoyed many successes, selling breeders to every mainland state in Australia and exporting overseas to Canada, New Zealand and the UK. The stud won the first of many broad ribbons in Steer and Carcase competitions, at Homebush in 1970 and have since won many other awards in Sydney, Goulburn, Canberra and local shows.

Under the guidance of the late Phil Doyle, then NSW Agriculture’s enthusiastic Beef Cattle Officer, based in Goulburn, Kydrabah commenced performance Recording in 1966, which has been expanded to include Genestar DNA testing and since 2003, ultrasound scanning for eyemuscle area and marbling.

Since 2005, large drafts of Kydrabah bulls have gone to Curtin Springs Station, at the base of Mount Conner, near Uluru in NT, where the Severin family say that their

hardy Monaro upbringing has enabled them to cope admirably with the rugged conditions there.

Howard Charles said “Having had the benefit of being able to take first pick from a herd, thanks to the generosity of the Rose family and the late Ron Mould, who allowed us to have the pick of their heifers when we started breeding up Murray Greys from their Monaro Angus base, I know how beneficial it is.

“When I see the enthusiasm of Anthony and Denise Fabris and their children, it’s nice to think that under their management and loving care those female bloodlines, which are the fundamental base of every stud, may go on for another 50 years!”

The Murray Grey breed is experiencing a revival of it’s fortunes, with a successful National Sale just held at Wodonga Showground, following on from an outstanding display of 150 breeders at the Canberra Royal Show, where Murray Greys were the Feature Breed, and recently the sale of the famous Willalooka stud in South Australia to the Kidman Howard Charles with Anthony and Denise Fabris and their children, Cattle Co, family descendants of the Courtney, Liam and Ethan. legendary Cattle King, Sidney Kidman.

Denise, Anthony and their children, Courtney, Liam Recent research highlighting the fact that these silver coated cattle run 10 degrees cooler than and Ethan would like to thank Howard and Anne for their their black counterparts is a significant factor for cattle hospitality, friendship and the opportunity to come and have the pick of their impressive stud at Kydrabah. breeding operations in hotter climates.

Denise Fabris said “We are very pleased to be able to Adding this to the already well-known carcase attributes, docility, fertility and Easy-Care characteristics of Murray put a very beautiful line of cows together with 50 years of Greys, is re-awakening interest in Australia’s own breed of breeding. It’s a credit to Howard and Anne, on how good the cows are. We hope that we can continue this on for beef cattle.

Howard and Anne will continue breeding Murray Greys another 50 years to follow.

“We wish Howard and Anne all the best for the future.” at Nimmitabel, with increased emphasis on commercial beef production.

Horse owners warned to prepare for Hendra season The Australian Veterinary Association is warning horse owners to take precautions against Hendra virus as the season for infections approaches.

“There are still lots of gaps in our knowledge about how Hendra virus spreads, and we don’t know what effect the recent record wet weather will have,” President of the Australian Veterinary Association, Dr Barry Smyth, said “Anyone working with horses should be on the lookout and immediately report any suspected cases of Hendra virus infection over the coming months,” he said.

Common signs to look out for

include respiratory distress, frothy nasal discharge, elevated body temperature (above 40°C), and elevated heart rate.

However, it is important to realise there are no specific signs of infection.

“So far cases of Hendra infection have been restricted to Queensland and NSW, but there is potential for the disease wherever there are flying foxes,” Dr Smyth said.

“Protective measures include placing feed and water under cover where possible, not placing feed and water under trees when flying foxes are in the area, not using feed that might attract flying foxes (such as fruit and vegetables),

and where possible removing horses from fields where flying foxes are active, and fencing off trees where flying foxes roost,” he said.

The few cases of human Hendra virus infection have been the result of very close contact with horses infected with the virus. Body fluids or secretions from infected animals are likely to contain the virus.

“The risk can be greatly reduced by adopting good hygiene practices as a matter of routine and taking increased precautions around any sick horse,” Dr Smyth said.

“It is also important to wash your hands

with soap and water regularly before, during and after handling horses and minimise contact with your horse if it is unwell,” he said.

Since 1994, Hendra virus has been confirmed in 40 horses and seven humans. In these cases all horses either died or were destroyed and four of the people died.

Contact your veterinarian immediately if you notice health problems in your horses or suspect they may be infected with Hendra virus.

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Above: judges Michael Corkhill and Michael Elms with Doug Constance and Jen Wetselaar at Werralong, Berridale. Above right: Clare and Jim Buckley won the novice award; below right: Dean Incher and Marcelle Cheethamd were the overall winners, scoring the John Mooney Trophy.

Merino ewe competition results Greg McGufficke, novice class, won by Clare and Jim Buckley; Snowy Mountains Rural, second in hoggets, won by Geoff and Helen Litchfield; Main Range Stud, First in hoggets won by Lawrence and Melissa Clifford; Arable Stud highest score won by Brett and Jane Constance; Yarrawonga Stud second medium strong wool won by Lawrence and Melissa Clifford; Cottage Park Stud, first medium/strong wool won by Dean Incher and Marcelle Cheetham;

Round Plain Stud, second fine wool, won by Don and Lyn Southwell; Elders, first fine wool, won by Willy and Jenny Crowe; Manawa Stud, first under 500 ewes, won by Dean Incher and Marcelle Cheetham; Hazeldean Stud first over 500 ewes, won by Martin and Liz Walters; John Coy People’s Choice, won by Dean Incher and Marcelle Cheetham; John Mooney first overall, Dean Incher and Marcelle Cheetham.

Sheep market remains firm Cooma Associated Agents yarded and sold 3500 crossbred lambs and 3000 sheep at their May 2 sale.

There was a firm market for the better conditioned lambs and sheep, cheaper for lighter condition stock, more so in the sheep market.

Top lambs sold to $180 and Merino wether weaners sold to $100.

Restockers where less active on ewes with only limited suitable lines on offer.

The next sale is on May 16.

Quotations Lambs D & L Venables, BC, 30, $180; Turton & Douch, MLP, 59, $166; JE & MI Ingram, MLP, 52, $164; TJ & MJ Pendergast, BC, 55, $162; Turton & Douch, MLP, 64, $159; WHP & AR Charles, Eld, 40, $156; TJ & MJ Pendergast, BC, 146, $156.60; JB & AM Starr, MLP, 31, $156; DE Whiting, Eld, 40, $156; RA & JN Langwill, Eld, 23, $152; HJ & B Hedger, Lmk, 52, $144; R & S McDonald, BC, 27, $142; L & A Robinson, JM, 119, $134; G & S Williams, JM, 21, $130; L Scheele, JM, 4, $123.

Store crossbred lambs WH Thompson & Sons, Lmk, 23, $123; L & A Robsinson, JM, 71, $120.50; Arable, Lmk, 28, $118; Arthella, Lmk, 49, $118; P Bottom, Eld, 33, $116; Arthella, Lmk, 66, $116;

A Wilson, Eld, 10, $117; R & S McDonald, BC, 100, $114; John Harris, MLP, 118, $113; E Clarke, MLP, 34, $112; R Power, BC, 8, $108.

Wethers TC & HG Thistleton, Lmk, 52, $147; RI & EH Blyton, Lmk, 45, $140.50; R Johnston, MLP, 34, $140; T & H Brayshaw, MLP, 2, $135; F Colby, BC, 12, $128; Cotter & Grubler, BC, 69, $123; Brian Wallis, Eld, 1, $125; T Graham, BC, 4, $120; V & M Weston, BC, 51, $119; T Burke & Sons, JM, 22, $117.50; L Scheele, JM, 5, $115.

Ewes GO & A Moreing, Eld, 78, $136; GO & A Moreing, Eld, 52, $126; Clea Past Co, Lmk, 144, $126; Clea Past Co, Lmk, 57, $120; R & E Sherlock, Lmk, 32, $118; GM & S Tozer, JM, 12, $117; Fraser McDonald & Sons, JM, 82, $115; TJ & MJ Pendergast, BC, 34, $115; Est LM McPhie, MLP, 45, $115; F Golby, BC, 12, $113; Murlingbung P/S, MLP, 22, $107.

Store sheep WH Thompson & sons, Lmk, 42, 1st xbred lambs, Oct drop, $131; Hm Suthern, MLP, 41, 1st cross ewe lambs, Oct drop, $17; V & E Janota, Lmk, 61, M/wether weaners, unshn, $100.

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HEALING SCHOOL AUSTRALIA JESUS IS THE HEALER

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If you are interested in learning how healing works and desire to develop faith for your own personal healing or for someone else, then this course is for you. You will be taught how to operate in the gifts of Healing with accuracy and right motive by the Word of God and in the Name of Jesus. “The Body of Christ needs to prepare for the next wave of revival which will sweep the earth that is miracles and healing�

Firstly we need to become rooted and grounded in the Love of God and then understand how faith is received and released through hearing the Word of God and acting at the direction of the Holy Spirit.

COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL GRADER OPERATOR – WORKS Council has a position available in the Engineering Division for a Grader Operator in the Cooma Depot.

Further information can be obtained by calling the Human Resource Officer on (02) 6455 1725 for an information package or go to Council’s website: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au File Ref: IS/POS/166

Salary: $824.60 - $865.20 per week (including allowances) Applications Close: 4.00pm Friday 27 May 2011 JOHN VUCIC GENERAL MANAGER PO Box 714, COOMA NSW 2630

PUBLIC NOTICE

Aerial Baiting of Wild Dogs Aerial baiting of wild dogs will be conducted during the period 23rd May – 3rd June 2011.

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National Parks & Wildlife Service

South Coast Development Tour

Netball NSW is coming to Cooma, discussing all things Game Development.

Date: 26 May 2011 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Venue: Cooma Ex-Services Club, 106 Vale St , Cooma, NSW 2630 Cost: FREE All members of the Cooma and Jindabyne Netball Association’s are welcome and encouraged to attend the seminar.

Presenters: Jan Simpson - Umpire Education Officer, Netball NSW Nicole Breust - Regional Coordinator South Coast/Riverina, Netball NSW To secure your place in the seminar please notify the Cooma Netball Association Secretary at coomanetball@hotmail.com

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The course will run over 12 weeks commencing May 15 at the Snowy Enterprise Centre, Bombala St Cooma and will encompass such subjects as: Love, Faith, Healing in the Old Covenant, Jesus the Healer, Healing by Faith, The person of the Holy Spirit, The Word of Knowledge, Discerning of spirits, The Love of God, The Authority of the Believer, The gift of Faith, Compassion, The working of miracles. There will be a certificate awarded to those who complete the full course.

The full cost of the 12 week course will be $360.00 or $30.00 per week.

All teaching is from the Word of God (the bible) and all healing is done by the Holy Spirit and in the name of Jesus.

All genuine enquires welcome.

Enquires: healingschoolaustralia@live.com.au or 0487 179610 (I am redeemed from the curse Gal 3:13) JESUS THE SAME YESTERDAY TODAY AND FOREVER

FOR SALE PEDIGREE STAFFORDSHIRE BULLTERRIERS ¡ 2 blue/white & brindle females $1500 ¡ 1 black/white & brindle male $800 ¡ 1 white/black female $800 All pups are ready for their new home & come vet checked, microchipped, wormed, vaccinated & come on main register Contact (02) 64524742 A/H

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FUNERAL NOTICE

REID, Majorie Joyce

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7th 2011 at her residence, formerly of Waggun St, Cooma. Aged 77 years.

Dearly loved wife of Gregory (DEC), mother and mother in-law of Barbara and Harold, Graham and Jenny, Michelle and Greg, Barry and Marilyn, Moya and Bill, Wayne and Shirley. Adored grandmother and great grandmother to her many grandchildren The relatives and friends of the late MAJORIE JOYCE REID are invited to attend her funeral service to be held by the graveside in the Cooma Lawn Cemetery, on Friday May 13th 2011 at 11:00am.

Allens Funerals Cooma Alan & Catherine Dodd Director Family Owned & Operated FDA 02-64522094

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We’re local, supporting locals.

Keeping the local dollar here!

It has been a slow start for last year’s grand finalists, with a hard-fought draw and a narrow loss not really reflecting the side’s superiority in both games.

Saturday saw them taking on Canberra City, their opponents in that heart-breaking grand final loss.

With a few p l a y e r s missing, C o a c h W a l k e r called on the services of SL4 players John Gargett, Ben Woodhouse, and Michael Corcoran; all three of who would have an impact on the game.

Cooma’s dominance was evident from the first whistle; Coach Walker and Captain Paul Lawson had the boys focussed and determined.

The midfield took control, and the majority of possession was in Canberra City’s half.

A missed clearance from the City defence saw a loose ball on the edge of the area, which Paul Lawson eagerly pounced on. Seeing an opening, ‘Lawso’ put his boot through the ball and gave the keeper no chance. 1-0 to Cooma.

More chances were created, but somehow the ball stayed out of the net. Just before half time, however, a wickedly bouncing ball caught Ben

Woodhouse off-guard and ref David Elliott had to give City a penalty for hand-ball. Despite the formidable presence of John Gargett in goal, the City player slotted the perfect penalty into the bottom left corner.

An inspirational half-time talk gave the Tigers the boost they needed, and the second half saw them dominate the game even more. Andrew Bobinskas, Mark Jordan, and Troy Morgan all saw opportunities go close, but it was a moment of magic from Cam Wall that would seal the game.

Having terrorised his defender all game, Cam once again slipped past him with some wonderful pass-andmove, and floated the ball over from way out on the wing. The keeper was utterly bamboozled by the flight of the ball, and watched in horror as it flew over his head and nestled into the back of the net.

Daniel Walker said after the game, “The boys really lifted after last week’s performance and did Cooma proud. A special mention must go to Paul Lynch, who is really starting to find his feet in a very experienced side�.

ADFA forfeited their game against Cooma in State League 4, resulting in a 3-0 win to the Tigers.

The Cooma Stallions Women’s Oztag team burst onto the scene on Sunday afternoon, going down narrowly to Eden, 4-2.

Having trained hard over the past few weeks, the girls were full of enthusiasm but found it difficult to get into the game, letting in two early tries.

Alicia Clarke managed to break through t h e defence a few t i m e s a n d make her way to the try line, only to be denied by malfunctioning Velcro, much to the frustration of all players.

Hitting their stride late in the first half through strong defence by Georgie Clarke, Meg Bracher and SammyJo Suitor, the girls went into half time determined to improve on their early form.

Brianna Kerr effortlessly took the ball from the kick restart, and on the back of a line break by Anna Steel, Alicia Clarke was finally awarded the

team’s maiden try.

The girls were dominant in the second half, with Abby and Kate Schofield dangerous on the flanks, while Chloe Geach, Carly Rixon, Sandy Schofield and Shannon Payten-McDonald stepped up in defence.

The frustration continued into the second half, with Steel and A. Clarke both unable to capitalise on line breaks due to equipment f a i l u r e , and Eden’s smothering defence keeping the Cooma attack quiet.

Cementing themselves in Eden’s half, and with back to back sets, Abby Schofield’s grubber and regather led to the team’s second try and showed excellent signs for the future.

Battered and bruised, but with egos intact, the girls are looking forward to improving on their performance in their next game on Sunday at the Showground

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Aviation seminar at Polo Flat

onto the lake, there will be trial instructional flights over the lake, helicopters and war bird rides will also be available.

There will be a demonstration of skydiving and maybe flights to take in tandem with an instructor. Ann Duncan of Cooma certainly enjoyed her first flight in a Jabiru!

The Aero Club will be running a sausage sizzle and refreshments. Fly in, drive in or just come and have a look!

Try flying a seaplane. Special rate of $90 for a trial instructional flight which includes a landing on scenic Lake Jindabyne.

Special price for a trial instructional flight in an Australian-built Jabiru J120: just $55! and in a brand new Jabiru J 230 D: just $80!

See www.snowyaviation.com/ for details of the flying school and the magnificent yellow floatplane that will be online for trial instructional flights.

Paul Duncan with his Nanchang CJ6 will be offering adventure flights: see his website www. greenmachineadventureflights.com. au Do come along and see this new addition to the region’s non skiing recreation.

Cooma netball results

12’s Division The Firecrackers took to the court against the Licorice Allsorts, the score really didn’t do justice to the game that seemed a lot closer. Licorice Allsorts winning 13 to 4.

The ball skills and fast pace was how the second game in this division has been the comment with Hot Chilli Peppers winning against the Jumping Fleas 17 to 6.

14’s/ cadet division Saw a very energetic game between the Tweens and Pandas with the last quarter going goal for goal. Pandas

winning 22 to 13.

A very exciting fast game. Dynamites played well as usual but the purple pops came back well in the second half, not quiet enough to come out with the win though, going down 10 to 23.

Opens With the damage on court 2, still waiting repairs. The teams of Astras and Gidgillys where required to take to the grass court for the beginning of their game. Both teams were very professional in their approach to the competition, but Gidgillys were more consistent, taking out the win 63 to 15.

Court 1 saw the Vintage Bellas coming out winners against the Boyce Bandits but what a game the pace was fierce, with both teams using every inch of the court. Final score 36 to 19.

Team 5, had to forfeit against Sweet Action this week, however a fun match between the two occurred.

A reminder to all, next week is Round 7 with Jumping Fleas and Dynamites having the Bye, and Licorice Allsorts/ Pink Panthers and Astras on canteen duty.

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Netta Again this week, the young talent we have coming through the ages is great to see.The young girl’s commitment and love for netball is evident.They continue to develop their netball skills, and complete the day with a very balanced game.

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1 and 21-down. Small wood camp where one may sleep over (7,5) 5. The sick pray for a cure (7) 10. Scorer made body of water tally with others (10) 11. Swab loose end to be down in the mouth (4) 12. 1-across in yes-man country? (3,4,2,3) 14. About Indian bread in the Promised Land (6) 15. Witness who is occasionally verbose, right?

(8) 17. Doctors stun with hankering to pick apart (8) 19. Health centre has vagrant's records (6) 20. Rent small truck and prise out long-time inhabitant of 12-across (3,3,6) 23. Hero who turned back the rodents (4) 24. Little 1-across, but XL sparkles? (5,5) 25. Use the old can opener in celery dish (7) 26. Freak sticks two pennies up powdered noses (7) DOWN

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LAST WEEKS SOLUTIONS

Last Saturday Snowy Aviation at Polo Flat Airfield hosted a seminar on the techniques that pilots need to acquire for flying safely in the mountains.

It was attended by 23 local pilots and students, all anxious to learn how to fly around our spectacular Snowy Mountains.

The speaker was Barry Wrenford, who has not only spent a good part of his life flying around in these beautiful mountains, but has a very scientific, inquiring mind and used his experiences to study local flying conditions very closely.

The event was timed for this week as next weekend Snowy Aviation will be opening a satellite flying school at Jindabyne Airfield in conjunction with the Aeroclub’s open days.

Free open days at Jindabyne Aero Club.

Jindabyne Aero Club is hosting Open Days on May 14 and 15 to introduce the new satellite school of the the Snowy Aviation Academy at Jindabyne Airfield to pilots and the community.

At last there will be flying training in the mountains!

Entry is free and all are welcome.

Float planes will be splashing

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Colts mixed results in round two Snowy River Painting Under 7 Colts The boys travelled to Melba to take on a very experienced Tuggeranong side, going down 32-4. James Bannon was once again good on his feet and made some important tackles. Adam Constance, Tirone and Azack Morgan were good at half and dummy half and also made some good runs. Ryan Monday and Doron Morgan made some long runs and were hard to catch. Talon Kelly and Kristian Zusak were also heavily involved running the ball and also making some great tackles. Kristian also scored our only try. We also welcomed two new players this week, Jacob and Coen. McDonalds Award went to Doron Morgan. Player of the Week was Talon Kelly.

Paul Dyball Builder’s Under 9 Colts.

The Under 9’s were at home on Sunday against the Gungahlin Bulls. Unfortunately, despite the best tackling efforts of Colin Kingston, James Dyball, Will Cahill, Ryan Bailey Jesse Batten and Daniel Watts saw the Gungahlin Bulls score 48 points. The Cooma boys tried to regroup with some good runs from Tyler Rees, Eddy Clarke, Troy Rees, Ethan Connelly, Marshall Bowerman, Aiden Childs and Travis Shore. Finally Alec Miners took the ball out wide and fended off the opposition to score a great try in the Corner. Best and fairest went to Alec Miners who had a great game. Final Score: Gungahlin Bulls 48-–6.

Sports Power Under 10 Colts Queanbeyan Blues 58 Cooma Colts 0. The Mac Donald’s Award: Brendon Weston. Medal: Noah Saddler.

The Colts played at home this weekend but unfortunately it didn’t give them the upper hand when they clashed with the Blues. Noah Saddler played a hard game and was exceptional in attack and defence. The Colts tried hard and came close to scoring on several occasions but handling errors and the outstanding defence of their opposition kept them scoreless. They were out classed on the day, however every player deserves praise for a gutsy effort all the way to the bitter end.

Steve Byland Building Under 11 Colts The Steve Byland Building under 13’s played Woden Weston Rams on Sunday, and lost 40 points to 10. The boys all tried their best in tackling but the Rams were a quick team. Bill Zammit made a great charge to get over the line and be the first try scorer for the year with Chris McDonald converting the kick. Just before James Cahill ran around them to score in the corner. Thomas Hain, Joshua Bruce, Luke Day and Dylan Elton all pout in a great effort tackling. The score was 10 all at half time. Josh Dwyer/Gersak, James Hill, Jarrod Jeszczenko and Lachlan Inskip all came out strong in the second half but the Rams were just to quick. The McDonald triplets again put in loads of effort, as well as Joel Saville and Andrew Pearce.

McDonald awards Thomas Hain and James Cahill, Medal Bill Zammit. The team would like to welcome their new

players Dylan Elton, Joshua Bruce and Jarrod Jeszczenko.

South East Embroidery Under 12 Colts With several new players this year it is going to take the boys some time to find their feet. We met Woden Rams in a game that showed us we have a lot of work ahead of us. At first the game saw both sides dropping the ball then Zac Saddler had a clearing kick which Jake Hedger read well and ran through to kick the ball twice, regather and score. The conversion was successful by The Service One Members Banking Cooma U15 Zac Saddler and 6 nil. Colts the score was The colts continued on their winning ways with a The Rams comp comprehensive win over the Tuggeranong Buffalos 42-14 in Co Cooma. Captain Richard Bensley had an outstanding gam leading the boys around the field. Jindabyne game sen sensation Thomas Cronan was also a standout scoring a try and cutting the Buffalos defence to shreds on n numerous occasions. Jack Williams gave the Buffalos a long hard lesson in rugby league scoring three ttries and saving a few in defence.

Brand Williams also had a strong game, Brandon being awarded the Man of the Match meda for his all-round attack and stinging medal defenc Cooma front rower Eric Conley defence. tore th the Buffalos apart on nearly every run. F Fellow Front rower Harry Sellers was also a standout and scored a try after wered bu answered busting through five or six tackles. The and Bu back Buffalos had their chances but Bombala str later Zac Saddler strongman Kurt Lomas took them on d a solo try butt ev scored every time and won. His defence in uccessful. Too the conversion was unsuccessful. the Cooma line was excellent and he wa by far the top tackler of the game. many errors gave the opposition too was Jam (Finchy) Minards showed what he much ball possession and the result James ms winning 38 cou do with the ball and scored a great ended with Woden Rams could al went to Zac to 10. The Players Medal try from a cross field kick plus another fro a backline raid. Luke Johnson also Saddler, the McDonald’ss Awards went from sc to Cain Trent-Smith and DJ Gorton. scored a good try. The Cooma 15s have not let their opposition score a point in Franks Butchery Underr 13 Colts. the second half of both their games and m travelled to ga On Sunday the team this game was no different.

Goulburn to play the stockmen. The coltss Melray M Meats Under 16 Colts started the game with The under 16’s fancied their chances of winning only 12 players but this their first g game played at home, unfortunately didn’t stop the boys the blues d didn’t see it that way. The game was played in great spirit and the final score of from dominating territory, for Blue 46 Cooma 22 was not indicative of possession and Blues Great defence and the first half. the game. Tries were scored by Jack lead to Tyler Fanning imaginative attack Downie, Joel Smith and two to Zane colts, with Harry Nichols scoring first for the Weston. Joel had a great kicking ys up six nil at the break. Goulburn converting to put the boys game bagging three from the sideline.

N were the first to score in the second half, which was Next week we travel to Freebody Oval all The boys were reduced to to take on the North Canberra Bears. converted to make it sixx all. just eleven players when Damo Hayden received a knock

Depleted Lady Tigers loss On Sunday May 8, the Cooma Ladies Tigers division two team played the ANU Strollers at Dickson.

Only 10 girls made it to Canberra to play on a windy, cold Mother’s day, but each player gave their all. Because of this, Coach Daniel Walker decided to play a defensive formation in the first half; five girls filling fullback positions.

Out of the four players who were unable to attend, three were defenders, pushing valuable midfielder Annie Crofts to the back line.

Nevertheless, midfielders Tina Caffarelli, Elin Larsson and Blayre Smith still played to the best of their abilities with the unusual line up.

In the last 15 minutes of the first half, the Strollers received a corner. After passing the ball short, their centre midfielder was able to have a clear shot at goal. Unfortunately, goalkeeper Kailey Tonini was unable to fully deflect the shot, making the score 1-0 to ANU. The Lady Tigers fought hard throughout the half, but had very few chances to even the score.

By the end of the first half, the score remained at

in the back and couldn’t return to the field. Playing eleven boys against thirteen the colts scored against the odds, through Mitch Rolf with the conversion waved away. The colts lead 10 points to 6 unfortunately fatigue took its toll and the Stockmen were next to score an unconverted try to make it 10 all. With only two minutes left on the clock the opposition stole the game with a try out wide to make the final score 14 - 10. All in all a mighty courageous effort from all twelve boys.

1-0.

The second half of the game saw a different line up: four fullbacks, four midfielders, and one striker. The girls felt more comfortable with this and it showed.

Throughout the second half, the Tigers had a couple of chances to score, but just couldn’t get the ball into the net. With less than 20 minutes to go, ANU was rewarded a free kick in between the halfway line and the 18 yard box. Their defender was able to cross the ball into the box, one of their players sliding in to knock the ball into the bottom right corner of the goal.

This made the score 2-0 to ANU. For the rest of the game, Cooma played the best they could, but could not score.

The girls pushed themselves to the limits and although the girls lost 2-0, all should be applauded for their efforts. Coach Daniel Walker was still pleased with the end result, saying “They all did well considering they had 10 players on the pitch”. The Ladies Tigers are keeping their heads up and are looking forward to next week’s game.

Cooma SL2 improving every week Cooma faced off against Tuggeranong in Saturday’s game, and the young Cooma players started well by opening the score within the first 15 minutes of the game.

Cam Mackintosh produced a good run on the right side assisted by Heath Millington in the centre.

Tuggeranong however soon replied with an equaliser. The young Cooma team, to its credit, scored a second goal this time through Heath from the left side. Tuggeranong equalised only minutes before the break, however.

The second half started with Cooma facing a more determined

Tuggeranong attack and unfortunately a minor mishap by the Cooma keeper resulted in the ball landing in the back of Cooma’s net.

This was followed by yet another Tuggeranong goal, taking the score to 4-2. Some quality football by the Cooma youngsters on the right side resulted in Jared Tonini being brought down inside the Tuggeranong 18 yard box for a well deserved penalty. Jared made no mistake placing the ball past the keeper in the bottom left.

The game went back and forth but neither side could find the net with the final result of Tuggeranong 4 Cooma 3.

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Weston Creek too strong The Womens State League 3 side, although missing five of their regular players and starting with only the bare 11, began the match with a good degree of determination.

They were rewarded in the ninth minute by a goal from Meghan Taylor.

A lapse of concentration on behalf of the Cooma defence resulted in a quick break by the Weston Creek striker who gave the Cooma keeper no chance and drew the score to 1-1.

This galvanized the Tigers into another attack, and Lynsey Nichols placed the ball in the back of Weston Creek’s goal. However, Weston Creek managed yet another breakaway to equalise.

An unfortunate hand ball inside the 18 yard box by the Cooma defence found novice Cooma keeper Libby Hovasapian facing her first spot kick of the season, and although the ball thundered towards the low right side of the goal Libby proved up to the task and managed a very good save keeping the score level.

Unfortunately for the Lady Tigers, Weston Creek proved a little stronger in their attack and managed to place the ball in back of Cooma’s net for the third time. Despite their best efforts Cooma were unable to find the equalizer.

This was an exceptionally entertaining game resulting in Weston Creek winning 3-2.

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dribbling the goal keeper, and pinning the ball with the right foot into the far post.

According to the Coach Mick Klima “…with the amount of possession that the Cooma midfield had, they should have easily scored another two goals”.

Mick was quick to praise the excellent defensive work of Peter De Witte, James Bergin and Gerad Rampal, and also the contribution of wingers Zac Schoon and Nicolas Alcazar.

There were also fantastic and tireless efforts from Kevin Smith, Steven Flowers, and Tim Magarry. Tim stayed after his game with the PL18 to help the pathways as goalkeeper.

PL Belconnen United vs. Cooma SC 4-2 (0-2 HT) Cooma Tigers displayed a completely different game than last week’s. They showed total control of the ball and the pitch, but their dominance was not a reflected in the final result, which finished 4-2.

The football played by Belconnen United seemed disorientated. For much of the match they did not have a response to the well organised Cooma Tigers who repelled any attempt to reorganise from the opposition.

Cooma had a well deserved lead in the first half. This was scored by Castro in the 37th minute. In the second half the debutant Rayan Ouamara scored the second goal for Cooma in the 55th minute.

Belconnen looked everywhere for how to penetrate a bullet proof defence. Eventually, and unfortunately, they found a weak link. Their first goal came in the 62nd minute. It seemed that Cooma switched off the right side of the impermeable shield, and where most of the opposition’s goals came from.

San Martin suffered the indignity of both conceding a penalty and gaining a red card. This gave Belconnen the foothold in the game they needed.

From the second goal onwards, Belconnen recovered all confidence and in a matter of 20 minutes they changed the game from 0-2 to 4-2.

Gaby the Coach analysed the game saying that “If we had played as well as in the first half the result would have been well deserved in our favour.”

Gaby was disappointed that we twice committed unforced errors that cost us the equaliser, in front of a team that capitalised so well on those mistakes.

Final score Belconnen Utd 4-2 Cooma Tigers

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Cooma 6-1 (3-1 HT) In the first 30 minutes of the game, Cooma gave the mothers watching a great gift for mother’s day by playing some enterprising football and scoring the first goal of the new season.

Some good defensive work saw a quick turnover for Cooma, and the midfield then played the ball over the Belconnen defence for Brenton Reis to calmly slot low past the keeper and score.

Unfortunately, tired legs at the end of the first half saw Belconnen capitalise and it was 3-1 at the break.

The second half started brightly again, with some good passing manoeuvres and shots on target by Cooma, but Belconnen dominated in the latter stages putting the result beyond doubt.

PL 18 The match opened at a furious pace.

Continual attacks from Belconnen United put Cooma on the back foot, and just five minutes in, Belconnen scored as Cooma struggled to defend effectively. Belconnen kept up their attacking form and scored again three minutes later to make it 2-nil Belconnen’s way.

The boys hit back immediately and had opportunity after opportunity but could not find the net. Cooma was still giving up possession and putting enormous pressure on the defence.

Another Belconnen goal came from a well-executed corner.

The team headed in at half time 3-0 down. Coach Sam Caggiano felt the team had given up too much possession and forced themselves to work hard in defence.

The second half was a different story, however, and Cooma now looked to be dominating the game. Accuracy, great passing up the line, and some tenacious breaks were putting the pressure on Belconnen.

Some sensational teamwork involving Dylan Glover, Lawrence Jacobsen and a very capable well timed pass by Ainslie Poon (Borrowed from U16PL) saw Chris Phillips score at last.

The final score was 3- 1 (3-0 HT) PPL The only winner of the afternoon was the pathways 0-1 (0-0 HT). They played an excellent defensive and midfield strategy, and came out on top.

The lack of strong forwards minimised any chances of scoring early in the game, but the persistence of the Tigers paid off when they got a wining goal from Zac Schoon.

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Pathway to AFL for locals Cats embrace good season In 2011 the Snowy Supercats junior AFL club is taking the next step in its development with the submission of an under 16’s team in the ACT Junior AFL competition.

Cooma Cats junior development officer Stuart Wood said the Under 16 side will complement the club’s Auskick Under 12’s and Snowy Supercats Under 14 teams already in the competition and bring the total number of junior players of AFL locally to around 60.

“Admittedly we have a long road to go along to get our new Under 16s side up and running, but we believe that by putting a team in the competition this year we can give local youngsters in the Snowies and across the Monaro the opportunity to play AFL,” Stu said.

“It won’t be easy and we can’t expect too much too soon, but it is a start.

“The Supercats have achieved some immediate success since their first team was registered in 2009 with the Under 14’s side making the finals for the first time in the clubs history last year in only their 2nd year in the competition,” Stu said.

With the popularity of AFL and junior AFL programs like Auskick and AFL in schools combined with the newest AFL

team GWS playing games in Canberra, it’s no surprise that junior registration numbers have tripled locally in the last three years.

“The Snowy Supercats look forward to one day having a player play in the AFL competition with GWS Giants AFL team,” Stu said.

“Kevin Sheedy, the inaugural GWS coach, has said that he will look high and wide to recruit for his newest AFL team and the Snowy Mountains and Monaro are in the southern NSW recruiting zone where GWS has draft selection preferences,” he said.

If you are interested in playing junior AFL please contact Stuart Wood on 0422 496 400 or come to junior training Tuesdays and Thursdays 5pm – 6:30pm Snowy Oval, Cooma.

The Snowy Supercats Under 14s have their next game this Saturday at the Station Resort Oval at Jindabyne at 10:45am, while the Under 16s will play at Aranda in Canberra at 11:05am.

“Anyone interested in trying out is welcome to come along and have a go,” Stu said.

Thredbo St Morritz Ski Club will hold a registration day on May 21 at Norris Park, Cooma starting at noon.

Join our friendly, family orientated club, and let the kids enjoy 14 days of ski instruction for skiers at all levels from age seven and over.

There is also a ‘teen’ program, with half or full day instruction.

Adult group lessons are also organised.

Program costs include bus from

Cooma to Thredbo, with various pickups along the way.

Program starts at Thredbo on Sunday June 26.

New members are also invited to apply for our scholarship. Please contact us for further details.

Contacts: President – Darren McIntosh 6452 3382; SecretaryJude Little 0416 292 934; Email: judelittle@bigpond.com

Pictured, Toby Walton.

The Cooma Cats have used an early season bye to take stock of their progress so far in the 2011 Canberra AFL Division Competition.

According to club president Dave Paterson, the Cooma Cats are well positioned after four rounds of the season to make a positive impact on the competition this season.

“We play in a very strong 12-team competition comprising of clubs from Canberra, Goulburn, Yass and Cootamundra - so we have a good mix of city and country footballers of all levels to test ourselves against on a weekly basis,” Dave said.

“And the fact we have regional and city clubs also adds a great deal of spirit to the competition, which in turn makes for enjoyable football experience on the field each week,” he said.

The Cats are currently sitting in sixth place on the ladder with two wins, a draw and a loss.

Dave said the draw against last year’s grand finalists Goulburn in Round Three was both a positive and a negative result for the club.

“On the positive side, we showed we are a much stronger side this year. Goulburn thrashed us in our two meetings last year, so to not lose to them in Round Three this year is a really good sign,” Dave said. “But at the same time, it was extremely disappointing not to win a game we should have - we would have improved our position on the ladder and obviously taken a little more confidence away from the game,” he said.

Dave also praised the Canberra AFL for developing a strong division four competition this year.“The club enjoys being able to play week in, week out against a variety of clubs from Canberra and the surrounding region,” Dave said.

“We certainly enjoy representing Cooma, and

maintaining the town’s presence and identity in the AFL environment.

“We also enjoy strong support from various parts of the Cooma community, and are thankful for that as it ensures we can keep our club going,” he said.

Dave agreed that all sports were facing challenges when it came to the sponsorship dollar, players and volunteer officials.

“We’re no different to other clubs when it comes to these challenges, but we know we just have to work hard at maintaining what we have and always look for ways to go forward,” Dave said.

“We are working hard in professionalising the Cats in an administrative sense, as well as maintaining our strong reputation as a family friendly club where everyone is welcome and any contribution is valued.

“We want our ‘brand’ to be synonymous with our core values: a club which is communitybased, family-focused and professionally run,” Dave said. Of course none of this happens by itself. “We have a small but very committed committee, great volunteers and terrific sponsors. Obviously, there is always room for more and anyone wanting to get involved - as a player, official or sponsor is going to be warmly welcomed,” he said.

This Saturday (May 14), the Cats take on Eastlake in a crunch game at the Station Resort Hotel in Jindabyne. “Our ‘home away from home’ at the Station resort is a great place to watch footy, It’s a great oval and I encourage anyone to make a day of it,” Dave said.

“The Cats play at 1pm, with the junior Under 14 Supercats taking on Tuggeranong at 10:45am in the curtain raiser. There will also be our popular Auskick program for the kids,” Dave said.

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St Morritz rego day

The annual Snowy Mountains Grammar School gymkhana was held at Dalgety Showground last Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Once again competition was keen and the standard was high.

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Wednesday May 11, 2011

Major events at Cooma course Cooma golf report by Garry Atkinson

The Autumn Cup, Monthly Medal on Saturday and the Super Stableford on Sunday provided plenty of major events for golfers last week as scores and ball prizes were dominated by close results and multiple daily winners.

Saturday May 7 saw Greg Abraham come out of the mist and cold morning to win the Autumn Cup for 2011 with a fine 67 nett.

Neil Venables, also in C grade, was runner up with another good round of 68 nett.

In A grade a visitor from Maitland, Mark Van Ommen, won with a 69 nett and on a strange course that’s a pretty good round. Runner up was Brad Burke with a 70 nett. Brad won the monthly medal, two nearest the pins and longest drive on Saturday so I would imagine he enjoyed the walk.

The B Grade winner was Wally Matthews with a 69 nett and runner up was Charlie Beaumont with 71 nett. Ball winners went to 74 nett. Nearest the pins on the ninth and 17th were

both taken out by Brad Burke. Longest drives on the 15th were: A Grade - Brad Burke, B Grade - Charlie Beaumont and C Grade was Tony Monday.

Last Sunday May 8 saw round six of the super stableford played in fabulous sunny but winter-like conditions.

Denis Minehan continued his good form to take out the A grade event with 37 points on a countback from the long hitting Bart Joseph also on 37 points.

B Grade was easily won by Jeff Burgess with the best round of the day scoring 41 points. Jeff is really a talent on the course as he was able to play all his bad shots on Saturday so only his good shots were left on Sunday for the super stableford event (a very clever move, Jeff).

Runner up was Lachlan King with 38 points. C Grade was won by Benny Bowerman with the runner up being Gaye Wilson on 37 points.

Ball winners went down to 35 points and nearest the pin on the ninth went to Benny Bowerman with a great shot which never looked like missing the green and Garry Atkinson on the 17th.

Marsicano continues good form Now that all district competitions have been completed Cooma bowlers are finishing off their local championship events.

Last weekend there was further play in the minor singles championship as well as plenty of social play.

Peter Marsicano has continued his quest to claim a club singles title with a hard fought victory over John Vincent in a minor singles match played on Saturday.

Marsicano has had a remarkable record over the last two years in the club singles championships.

He has been the beaten finalist in the last two major singles championships and was also in last year’s minor singles. He is once again on target to make the final of the minor singles this year.

On Saturday he was forced to come from behind to get the better of a very tenacious John Vincent. Playing very good draw bowls Vincent held the advantage for 21 ends. He dominated the early ends and was in a strong position leading 18 – 10 after 14 ends.

It was at this stage that Marsicano started to show his fighting ability. He gradually chipped away at the difference and by the 22nd end he had drawn level at 20 all – he had won the last eight ends by 10 – 2! He continued his surge and won six of the next eight ends to take the

game 31 – 25.

Geoff Venables also recovered from a slow start to finish over the top of Tony Gray. Gray had an impressive start and after 13 ends lead 14 – 7. Venables then hit his straps. He won 13 of the next 15 ends to record a very good 31 – 17 win.

Colin Roberson was in fine touch in his match with Artur Baumhammer. He held the advantage throughout the game and would have been very pleased with his 31 – 12 win.

On Saturday, 23 bowlers took part in organised social bowls while several others made the most of the afternoon sun to enjoy some informal ‘roll-ups’.

There were four organised games of triples. In the closest match Jim Fletcher, Stephen Lapham and Richard Nichols needed an extra end to record a 20 – 18 win over Colin Peuker, Mario Frezza and Ray Downey. Due mainly to some excellent bowls from Frezza, Downey’s side fought back from a 16 – 4 deficit to square the score at 18 all after 21 ends.

The players decided to play the extra end with Nichols picking up two shots.

The other games were not quite as close! The winners were Xin Cottam, Lorraine West and Denis Steinfort; Darell Gaukroger, Daphne Buckley and Nelson Wallace and Olga Jebbink, Max Foley and

President, Melva Mugridge then congratulated the Adaminaby players and presented them with the Florrie Bottom Shield, which they will hold for a year.

At the end of the game all players adjourned to the Clubhouse to share a very friendly and social lunch together and the Jindabyne

Snowy mountains district womens bowls The district singles finally started on Thursday after play had to be cancelled on Tuesday due to the rain.

The results were as follows V.Clark def G.Caldwell ; K.Sach def I.Caldwell.

L.McMahon def R.Rowson; J.Smith def J.McDonald N.Barnes def D.Russell; M.Obermaier def T.Botto R.Blyton def D.Turner; T.Sanders def M.Siddle C.Meillon def L.Morgan; A.Madden def M . Murphy The draw for next Thursday is as follows:

On Wednesday May 4, 24 players contested the traditional single stableford. David Epstein blitzed the field with a fine 41 points with runner up being Tim Bedingfield with 39 points on a countback. Andrew Barnes won both nearest the pins with two fine iron shots on the ninth and 17th holes and ball winners went to 35 points.

Next week sees a Single Stableford on Wednesday, a major charity day for the Monaro Early Intervention Service on Saturday and a single stableford on Sunday. With great prizes, plenty of competition options, nearest the pins/longest drives all over the course and a three-man ambrose event, Saturday is definitely the golf day not to be missed. Get you team together early and place it on the time sheet located in the club house.

Of interest last week was the course inspection by officials who are currently rating all golf courses in Australia, with results seen through golf link.

You may have noticed the metre markings along each fairway which were placed to assist the rating process.

Good hitting golfers.

There will be plenty of opportunity for Neil McGregor. local players to play in social bowls on both Sunday was a much quieter day with Saturday and Sunday. the obligations of Mother’s Day winning out. Only eight dedicated bowlers made to the green but they enjoyed two competitive games of pairs. As with all social games the results did not OMA J.R.L CO matter as the players enjoyed the game and the company. Daphne Buckley and Ignazio Mondello did battle with Helen Peuker and Mark Buckley while Colin Peuker and Don Jarvis played Jim Fletcher and Keith Goodwin.

This coming weekend only one quarter final match will be played as a contingent of Cooma bowlers are travelling to Narooma to play in the Monaro side in the annual inter district clash – the patron Shield.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN At home Geoff Venables will play Jim Fletcher for the right to progress BECOMING A JUNIOR RUGBY to the semi finals of the minor singles.

LEAGUE REFEREE? Tony Gray is the marker.

The Monaro District side will be (Refereeing Age Groups Under 6s - Under 16s) involved in a round robin with the The Cooma Colts in conjunction with the Canberra other three districts that make up Referees Association are conducting a Referees zone seven. This is a real challenge Training Course for the local bowlers as they will be Date- Saturday 21/5/11 up against sides made of players Cooma Ex-Services Club who compete in the top pennant Time- 9am to 4pm grades.

For more Details Contact Colts Referee Co-Ordinator -Richard Blyton 64546385 or 0428 546385

Adaminaby Bowlers do it again On Wednesday bowlers from Adaminaby, Cooma and Nimmitabel joined the ladies from the Jindabyne Bowling Club to once again compete in the Florrie Bottom Shield.

The sun was shining and the weather was almost spring-like rather than coming into winter, and a very strong but friendly competition took place. However, once again the Adaminaby ladies proved too strong for the other Clubs and they were able to return to Adaminaby with the shield for another year.

The standard of playing shown by all the members of the Adaminaby Club recently has been superb and they have been very strong opponents for the other Clubs in the District. Well done ladies.

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V.Clark v K.Sach; L.McMahon v J.Smith; N.Barnes v D.Fraser; M.Obermaier v R.Blyton T.Sanders v C.Meillon; A.Madden v D.Jackson M.Mugridge v R.Baker; F.Richards v H.Peuker Please note, there will be no play on Tuesday due to the pennants finals at Bomaderry.But there will be two games at Cooma on Thursday.

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Sport

Wednesday May 11, 2011

Red Devils gain the points The Cooma Red Devils had their first away game for the season after the first three rounds had been at home.

So with an earlier game than usual the boys headed to Canberra to take on Easts who, looking at past results, are always a tough opposition.

The reserve grade side was able to gain the points this week due to the fact that Easts had forfeited earlier in the week as they could not get enough players for two sides.

This meant that Cooma had two sides to pick from for the one game. Cooma had a few late changes with experienced campaigners in Sam Bacigalupo, Will Nichols and James Nichols all pulling out with late injury complaints.

This allowed a few of the fringe first grade players the chance to prove their worth in the top side, and gain some valuable first grade experience.

The game started with both sides a bit slow to find their attacking flair, with neither side able to control the ball for more than three phases.

With Easts electing for non-contestant

scrums before the game Cooma had the option of a short arm penalty if they wanted. Using both options Cooma tried to build pressure but kept turning the ball over just when they had started to create what looked like a point scoring opportunity.

Solid defence from Adam Schofield, Josh Fraser, Leighton (I like to kick the ball) Bates and Neil Schouten kept Cooma in the game and by half time both sides had been unable to register any points.

At oranges Cooma talked about ball security and that the forwards had to start to go forward before going wide. After the break Cooma went on the attack from the opening whistle.

With Cooma attacking the East’s line but unable to get across the chalk for the first 10 minutes of the half, our first chance at points came when Ryan Morgan had a shot at field goal only to see it miss - although many feel that the fly half was in a better position to take the shot at goal.

From the ensuing penalty Cooma attacked the left side of Easts’ defensive line and with quick ball back to the middle Ryan Morgan was able to barge over from 10 metres out.

Ryan converted his own try and Cooma had a handy 7-0 lead.

Cooma started to get a bit of momentum although mistakes made it hard to capitalise on half chances.

Mat Gibbs and Luke Taylor both

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Cooma Red Devils posted points against Easts last Saturday. had good games in attack while Nathan Boate had a solid game playing five eight after being called up from reserves.

Cooma’s only other points came about when Ryan Morgan was able to kick a penalty goal late in the game to push the lead out to 10-0.

The Red Devils were able to hang on and hold out a late surge from Easts to finish the game winners 10-0.

Points for Saturday’s game were Phil Johnson 1, Josh (Bruiser) Fraser 2 and Adam Schofield 3 points as well as Players Player.

Junior Red Devils excel This week was the first ‘real’ game for the junior devils and the two youngest teams are off to a flying start.

The Melray Meat Under 10’s had a convincing win, as did the High Country Hyundai Under 11’s.

The Mainstreet Under 13’s had a bye but are raring to go next week.

All three teams have a home game next week so would like some support from the locals.

Under 10’s They travelled to Nicholls for their first game of the season Remy Oldrey on his way to a try. and played Gungahlin, who had a team of boys who hadn’t played before and had only had one training session. The score reflected this and at half time the devils were leading 45 – 0. It was then decided that two of the devils stronger players would play for Gungahlin, so both teams could have a bit more of an even game.

The final score was 67 -14, with Remy Oldrey taking the three points for his fine display of attack, breaks and support. Bailey Rogers took the two points and one point went to Spencer WalkerBroose, Colby Evans, Archie Allen and Sam Larritt for playing in the Gungahlin team. Broc Allen also performed Jessie Sergo, the under 10s lone girl, showing the boys how it’s done. well making some great breaks down the field and consistently supporting/assisting in standout game with everyone playing a fantastic several tries. game. Three points went to Dylan Van Gemert Under 11’s this week with two to Callum Sewell and one Travelled to Queanbeyan and took on the point to the rest of the team for exceptional play.

Queanbeyan team. After some initial confusion of The final score for the game was 71 – 5 with the having no ref it was decided that Queanbeyan’s Devils having a huge win for their first game of the coach would ref the first half and the Devils coach season. would ref the second half. The whole team had a

Sport

Wednesday May 11, 2011

Stallions young guns take game to Eden

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James Boller received close attention as he scored this try. Left: old hand Steve Russell looks to pass the ball in the first half.

Reserve Grade Cooma won a grinding game of football eventually coming away victors 20 – 10.

Cooma started well with Ian Summerville scoring the first try but dropped ball and a few errors allowed Eden back into the match with the half time score 14 – 6 in Cooma’s favor.

Eden was quick to score in the second half and was looking the better team, however Cooma picked up their defence and were holding on to a slim lead for much of the half.

Then with a minute to go Johnny Kaufline to the line on and with a step and a swerve was in under the post to secure the win.

The coach was pleased with the result and as the year progresses the reserves will

prove to be a force in the competition. Best for Cooma were John Kaufline, Dean Wolfe and Ian Summerville.

First Grade The young Stallions took it to the defending premiers.

The young Stallions started off slowly this week and allowed the premiers Eden to skip away to a 12 point lead midway through the first half.

The back end of the half saw Cooma able to control the ball and post a couple of tries through Torin Findlow and James Boller.

With half time approaching Cooma was in control of the match and was unlucky not to score again. Eden was able to hold the Stallions out and were very relieved when the half time hooter went.

Air rifle results May 3, 2011 Name Score Air Rifle Results Warwick Scarlett 307 Denis Steinfort 301 Terry Huggett 300 Ron Evans 274 David Stewart 260 Campbell Childs 255 Bruce Stewart 254 Eddie Tierney 239 David Libauer 215 Alex Childs 211 Mathew Stewart 191 Air Pistol Results

Wayne Hampton 478 Tony Miller 434 Gordon Dunning 302 Jim Wakeford 228 To all air rifle shooters don’t miss this year’s King Shoot.

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The Coach was very confident at half time as were the boys. They spoke about controlling the ball and using their speed to attack the fringes of the larger Eden team.

Unfortunately the second half started very much like the first with Eden again skipping away with a couple of easy tries to put Cooma out of reach again. This game was played in quarters with both teams dominating certain parts of the game.

Cooma again rallied with a couple of more tries by Mitchell Lynch and James Boller picking up a double. With 10 minutes remaining, it was anybody’s game and Eden knew this as they took the opportunity to kick a field goal to put them seven points clear.

Cooma again had chances but a spilt ball from a kick ruined a scoring opportunity and Eden responded by having the last say on the match with a try in the dying minutes to seal victory.

The young Cooma side was more than competitive against the reigning premiers and with further improvement will make their presence felt this season. Best for Cooma were James Boller, Mitchell Lynch and Will Berry. Final score saw Eden victors by 39 – 26.

Cooma are home again this week to Tathra and a Ladies tag game will also be played.

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Carolyn 2011 Champion PUNCH....the weight The final round of the Club Championships was played last Sunday May 8 with Carolyn Major being named Club Champion for 2011.

Runner up was Jan O’Halloran. B Grade Champion was Elfie Doran and Handicap winner overall was Beth Clarke.

Nearest the pin for Saturday were Michelle White on the eighth, Ros Weston on the 12th and Jan O’Halloran on the 17th. On Sunday nearest the pin were Elfie Doran on the eighth, 12th missed out and Del Golby on the 17th.

Saturday’s leaders, Del Golby and Jan O’Halloran, were one shot ahead of Carolyn, but Carolyn arrived on Sunday ready to fire a good round and did just that with

10 strokes less than Saturday. It must have been Carolyn’s week with a win on Wednesday with 67 nett with Carolyn O’Byrne as runner up with 71. Carolyn won both the putting and nearest the pin.

Sunday for the men was a close round with Mark Wyllie winning on a count back from Charlie Filtness both with 66 nett. Runners up were Herman Obermaier 69 and Pom Weldon 70. Nearest the pin on the sixth was Ron Wallace and on the 12th was Charlie.

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