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New ew equipment courtesy urtesy of the NSW Governmentt will help ill h l to enhance the alpine search capability of the NSW SES volunteers, the Member for Monaro John Barilaro said on Monday. Mr Barilaro presented an Isuzu FSS 550 4X4 crew heavy rescue truck and two new Bearcat 570 snowmobiles, which are replacing two older models in the fleet of ten snowmobiles, to the NSW SES during an official handover ceremony at Perisher Valley. Mr Barilaro said the new Alpine search equipment will contribute greatly towards the alpine search capability of local SES volunteers. “The NSW Government is proud to support the NSW SES by providing over $320,000 to purchase the new and lifesaving equipment,” Mr Barilaro said. “Our highly skilled NSW SES volunteers must be ready when

called on to assist in search and rescue missions in alpine areas. “Over the past few weeks we have seen some severe weather and heavy snow falls impact the Alpine region. “This has served as a reminder for

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New look nurses’ quarters completed State funded renovations to the Cooma Hospital’s Nurses’ Quarters, initiated by the Cooma Lions Club, were unveiled at a morning tea held on July 21. Members of the Cooma Lions Club, Cooma Hospital staff, including Hospital Manager, Antje Badger, and Member for Monaro, John Barilaro, were in attendance. The renovations, which included electrical rewiring, painting, improvements to the lounge and dining area, and the installation of a new kitchen, were paid for using $55,000 from a Community Building Partnership (CBP) grant. The CBP grant application was submitted by the Cooma Lions Club, and much of the work was either carried out or

coordinated by 25 local Lions members. According to Lions member, Chris Reeks, the club saw the renovation as an opportunity to benefit the Cooma community. “Health professionals staying here, including nurses on contract and visiting doctors, can stay in good surrounds, and because of that, they will come back. That’s a very important thing for the community,” Mr Reeks said. Ms Badger reiterated the importance of the renovations in regards to staff wellbeing and the hospitals It was mission accomplished at the old nurses’ quarters at Cooma Hospital on Monday, when the Cooma campaign to Lions Club officially handed over the project they had finished to Hospital Manager, Antje Badger. Pictured, attract health club members are thanked by Ms Badger. professionals to the area. Male, dob 1/11/13 Badger said. Badger said. “We’re currently increasing Staffordshire Terrier Ms Badger thanked the Lions Club for Mr Barilaro congratulated the Lions Club Roco is a cheeky little Staffy. the number of students that we their work, stating that such initiatives on their goodwill and work ethic. He has a lovely temperamen t, is have. It helps us to have decent made staff feel appreciated by the “The Lions have done with $55,000 very affectionate, gets on wel l accommodation for students, and community. with other dogs and horses. what looks like $150,000 worth of work. Roco is still a playful puppy and we hope that this new homelike “It’s so important that the community and Government wouldn’t have been able to do will need to continue his train environment will encourage them the hospital work together, staff feel valued, this,” Mr Barilaro said. ing to reach his potential, He is to come back and work here,” Ms that the community has done this,” Ms almost house

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After hours medical clinic open for business Jindabyne has a new winter after hours medical clinic. Launched on June 30, Jindy Winter After Hours Medical is open seven nights and Sunday mornings in the new Superclinic, and according to Southern NSW Medicare Local CEO Kathryn Stonestreet, it’s been a promising start. “The team have had a busy time, seeing over 100 patients in the first three weeks. We’d probably like a few more people through the door on weeknights but we think that will come as word gets out,” Ms Stonestreet said, adding that promotional flyers were distributed last week to accommodation and hire shops throughout Jindabyne and surrounds. “We set up the trial after hours clinic to provide additional medical services for the Winter population and to take the load of Cooma Hospital emergency department. Based on what I’m seeing so far I believe we’ll achieve that,” she said. Ms Stonestreet stressed that people should continue to see their usual GP for regular care, “and of course the ambulance and hospital remain the first point of care for emergencies.” Dr Bethan McDonald is the GP running the clinic and she reports that most of the presentations so far have been from visitors with ski injuries and local or visiting parents

with sick children. Dr McDonald is no stranger to the region, having lived and worked in Cooma while she completed components of her registrar training at the hospital. The clinic’s registered nurse Julie Fehlberg also knows the mountains well. An avid skier, Julie has been a regular visitor from her Central Coast home for over 35 years and even worked for three years at Perisher Valley Medical Centre. The team were recruited and are contracted by the Medicare Local, who have a commercial arrangement with the Jindabyne Medical Practice to use their treatment room to operate the clinic. “We’re pleased to be providing the community and visitors to the Night duty: It’s been a busy and rewarding start for the team at Jindabyne’s new after hours medical clinic with more than 100 patients seen in the first three weeks. Pictured from left are, Dr Bethan Snowy Mountains with an after hours medical service for Winter McDonald, registered nurse Julie Fehlberg and receptionist Tayla Brown. 2014. 10pm and Sundays from 9am to 1pm. Depending on its success and funding availability, it could become a The clinic is located in the Snowy River regular winter service for the town,” Ms GP Superclinic at Jindabyne, use the rear entrance on Thredbo Terrace. Stonestreet said. MADE IN ITALY Walk in any time during clinic hours. Jindabyne After Hours Medical Clinic opens weeknights from 6.15pm until

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Senseless act of cruelty to birds

Residents in Yareen Road, Cooma, were stunned on Sunday when a flock of galahs was annihilated by a 4WD. The birds, which have been grazing along the roadside for the past week, were on the verge on Sunday afternoon when a white Nissan patrol tray-back swerved off the road and ploughed through them. A witness to the incident described the vehicle saying it had a large silver spotlight on top. Seventeen of the birds were

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killed and three other injured birds were being cared for. The impact threw some birds more than five metres away from the edge of the road. Anyone who saw the incident is asked to contact Cooma police. The driver could be liable to charges under the Cruelty to Animals Act. Pictured, what was left of a flock of galahs wiped out by a white Nissan Patrol tray-back on Sunday afternoon.

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Fourteen arrested in drug op From Wednesday, July 16 until Sunday July 20, police from the Monaro Local Area Command, together with police from The Hume Command and the NSW Police Dog Unit conducted a high visibility drug dog operation in the Alpine area. A total of 18 police were deployed to the area which included two police drug detection dogs. A total of 14 people were arrested for a variety of drug, alcohol and anti social behaviour offences; 53 persons were searched with 92 grams of cannabis - 8 grams of Cocaine and seven capsules of a hallucinogen believed to be magic mushrooms being seized. During this operation police also concentrated on the behaviour of patrons at local hotels and other licensed premises. Police continue to be amazed at the attitude of patrons who refuse to leave licensed premises when

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they are told due to their intoxication level. This was again evident on the weekend with 15 people being issued with a $550 infringement notice for Fail to Quit Licensed Premises. Detective Inspector Box said, “I remind all patrons drinking at licensed premises to heed the direction of staff. If you are told to leave the premises by the licensee or a staff member then leave or you commit the offence of Failing to Quit and you will receive an infringement notice for $550.” He also said “Police are fed up with patrons ignoring staff at the licensed premises. Patrons need to be aware that if you fail to leave when asked there will be a consequence to your action.” Police will continue with the high visibility operations over the next few months targeting alcohol and anti social behaviour.

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Cooma Tomorrow – What will it be? Much is currently being made of the empty shops in Cooma, and those that are having difficulty finding buyers. There is also increasing concern over the 2011 Census population figure of 6,301, well down from the commonly accepted figure of 8.000 of not long ago. Cooma-Monaro Shire Council has started to address the situation, with moves to make the shopping precinct and the approaches to the town more attractive to visitors, and to have accepted the thrust of the 2013 Economic Taskforce that it conducted, by committing some funds in the new budget to at least partially implement its recommendations.

More can be done to revive Cooma and its dependent communities on the Monaro, and one organisation that is actively working to do so is your Cooma and Monaro Progress Association, whose mission is “to work to promote the economic and social wellbeing of the Cooma region”. To this end, CMPA has recently developed and released the new Community Website, coomansw.com. au, to the world, and wants to make it long-lasting and self-sustaining, hence always current, by seeking subscriptions to the website’s capacity to provide Category Listings on its Directories and a standardised Web Page for the

organisations that are interested. The Association is also keen to attract more Members who are willing to contribute ideas to, and support for, its activities. CMPA is also actively lobbying for the earliest possible introduction of Broadband to the region, and actively helping the University of Canberra to conduct its program of providing practical experience for business students. Following the highly successful trial that was conducted in 2013, this program will continue to help small businesses and organisations in the region to survive and prosper.

Grant funding improved community hall The Shannons Flat Community Hall Section 355 Committee was successful in receiving a grant in January 2014 in the amount of $3500 from the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal. This grant was received from the FRRR under their Small Grants for Small Rural Communities Program. These funds have been used for several projects for the enhancement of the Hall. Initially a

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New art gallery opens in Berridale Inspiring your imagination

Snowprint Bookshop is a lovely country bookstore located in the beautiful Snowy Mountains. We offer a great range of fiction and non fiction books as well as games, puzzles, greeting cards and gift vouchers.

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Stage 1 of the Shire's Library Review is nearing completion following a successful round of community consultations. Dr Veronica Lunn has been engaged to assist in the synthesis of the significant body of work that has been undertaken on library services both within the Shire and in a broader context on library service provision.

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Over the past three weeks, staff in partnership with Dr Lunn, have held a series of interviews with key stakeholders, users of library services and open community sessions across the Shire to understand and gain the benefit of community views. The community's passion for libraries as places to read, study, connect with people and be a hub of information and activity was clearly expressed. The community greatly appreciates the current service and have a range of ideas about how future library services could look for the whole community. A comprehensive consultation report and next steps to look at options for library services will be presented to Council in August.

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As mentioned in an earlier column, this is one of many reviews that Council will be communicating with the community. Council will be holding further community consultations over the coming months, to seek your input and expectations on services for our Shire and how they can be resourced and delivered as this will influence the future direction of our Shire. All details regarding up and coming Community Consultations will be advertised on Council's website and Facebook page.

Pictured above, Izac Coxon, local art identity, Peter Swain, Berridale Art Gallery Owner, Pauline Syron-Coxon, Member for Monaro, John Barilaro, Lee Taylor-Friend. Below, Pauline Syron-Coxon with John Barilaro.

A new art gallery in Berridale designed to promote and enhance arts and culture within the local community was officially opened by the Member for Monaro John Barilaro last week. The Berridale Art Gallery, owned by artists and husband and wife team Anthony Coxon and Pauline Syron-Coxon, will run as a ‘community’ gallery, showcasing local art. “The Monaro is home to many talented artists, arts and culture also has a strong presence in the area and a strong connection with other industries such as local and regional tourism,” said Mr Barilaro. “The Berridale Art Gallery gives emerging artists the opportunity to display their work and in turn foster the artistic culture that’s alive in this region. “The NSW Government has a vision to make the NSW Snowy Mountains one of the world’s premier tourist destinations and not only for snow sports but for arts and culture.” Pauline is well known for her contemporary Aboriginal Dot Art whilst Anthony creates mosaic skull work. The gallery is open six days per week and closed on Mondays.

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An insight into Cooma’s future

An informal dinner will be held at the Alpine Hotel next Tuesday, sponsored by the Cooma Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc and Cooma-Monaro Shire Council. The meeting will allow Mayor Dean Lynch to give an overview on council’s vision for the future of the region, including a new phase of economic development. Also presenting on the night will be the shire’s tourism manager

Donna Smith, who will outline changes planned for Cooma Visitors Centre and a different emphasis on service delivery. President of the chamber, Kathy Kelly, will also outline a new strategic plan for the chamber. Tickets to the dinner are selling fast and sales will cease at 5pm tomorrow July 24. To purchase a ticket, see either Macks or Boyce in Bombala Street

TAFE forum Relay for Life is one of those causes that allows members of the community to get together and celebrate the lives of those who have been lost to cancer whilst at the same time proactively fighting back against the dreadful disease. On Sunday at the Centennial Park during the monthly markets, volunteers set up a stall to help raise funds for this great cause and make a difference in the lives of so many who suffer the effects of cancer.

Rob Long NSW Teachers Federation Organiser said, “State political leaders have been invited to discuss the impact of the Smart and Skilled policy to commence on January 1 2015 on our local TAFE College.” The Cooma TAFE forum will be held tomorrow at Cooma ExServices Club. Addressing the

event will be Greens MLC Dr John Kaye, and Federal TAFE Secretary Australian Education Union Pat Forward. The forum will discuss the impact of the Smart and Skilled privatisation of funding, introduction of increasing student fees and increasing debt.

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Neighbourly dispute over Raglan application A development application lodged with Cooma-Monaro Shire Council by the Raglan Gallery, in Lambie Street, Cooma, is being resisted by two neighbours.

The neighbours occupy properties adjacent to the gallery, one on either side. They, and other neighbours, have previously objected to other DAs placed by

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the gallery, saying the use of the gallery for other functions does not sit well with the location of the gallery in a residential area, Both neighbours addressed council at its June meeting. Ron Schoon said he opposed the DA, which asked permission to use the gallery as a function centre for three days

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and night per week. He said the gallery was situated in a residential area, which meant functions held there directly affect him through the noise, loss of privacy and parking problems. “I am totally opposed to the new development. I am totally opposed to any night functions.

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“I need peace and quiet at home and I represent other people in the area. “I did not oppose the new extensions, because I was told there would be no non-art functions. “We already have enough function centres in Cooma. I am not against art and have nothing against the raglan gallery, but the extension was meant for art, not non-art functions. “Allowing functions at the Raglan will detract from other venues in town. “I believe it is a conflict of interest, as it is a council building. “Council has a duty of care to the residents in their street�, Mr Schoon said. When asked by council, Mr Schoon said he would oppose anything held at the gallery after 5pm. He said he has had some meeting with the Raglan board, but not for some time. He said he was happy to negotiate with the gallery. The other neighbor, Peter Harrison, said he endorsed Mr Schoon’s comments. “We were happy to live alongside an art gallery, but then discovered there were other functions held there. He said a report to council from a consultant after a previous DA found against the DA. “The next DA had the same result�, he said. Concerning the new extensions, Mr Harrison said he had been told the extension was for

exhibitions. He said he and the board had discussed his concerns including a loss of privacy and suggested a fence could be erected to screen Mr Schoon’s property. He said he had also asked council to install parking signs to formalise parking arrangements. Mr Harrison said he usually leaves town for the day when there in a function at the gallery. He said the gallery’s location is very attractive but asked who would police the conditions of consent if the DA was approved. “I’ve reached the point when enough is enough�, he said. At a Council Meeting held on July 14 two members from the Raglan Gallery’s Board approached the public forum to express their point of view. Merilyn Mernell, current Raglan Secretary, stated, “We are more than a place to display art.� “We are an information and education facility and since 1968 we have been used regularly for community activities,� she said. Mrs Mernell also indicated that she believed that 46 years of precedent as a local gallery and cultural centre should allow the use of the facility for after hours events. “We are honouring our culture, we don’t want to compete with other venues in town, community members seek us out to use the venue because there are no suitable others,� she said.

Mrs Mernell also said that any event held at the Raglan would be finished by 10pm on any night of the week, excluding Sunday’s where a 6pm curfew would be put into place. “We don’t want to be considered a functions centre, but the fact is that people want to use our facility because there is a lack of options around town,� she said. The presentation given by Mrs Mernell indicated that the Raglan would like to seek permission to continue running community events and also cemented the venue’s commitment to ensuring events do not disturb those who live in the same area as the gallery. “The fence is still an issue that needs to be dealt with before we begin hosting events, but one of the neighbours who originally opposed the DA will now be attending our Board Meetings,� she said. The sentiment was similar with the presentation made by Bob Coles, a board member of the Raglan. “Over 3000 people visit the gallery annually, but since we have not been able to host events our profit margins have significantly reduced,� he said. Mr Coles stated that the gallery was a vital and vibrant attraction in our town and currently is not being used to its full potential. “We haven’t been able to have an official opening of the new wing of the gallery yet, we’ve been waiting for this DA stuff to get sorted out first,� he said.

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Official handover of building work

Above, new entrance with ambulance access. Below, new laundry facilities.

Pictured above, Tony Mackenzie, Winston Phillips, Rob Bobeldijk, Deb Wecker, and Kay Fasch. A handshake and an exchange of documents on July 15 marked the completion of extension works to the Sir William Hudson Memorial Aged Care Facility. Sir William Hudson board members, including board chair Winston Phillips, and staff were in attendance to receive the plans from Project Manager, Rob Bobeldijk, of Complete Constructions. Mr Phillips explained that the extensions, worth $6.5 million,

included safety and hygiene upgrades, such as the installation of fire sprinklers and redesigned laundry facilities. “The laundry before wasn’t coping, this new one has a specifically designed workflow,� Mr Phillips said. Other measures, such as the inclusion of open plan, naturally lit spaces, regulated access to the outdoors, and a reduced beds to room ratio, would improve the quality of life of residents,

according to Mr Phillips. “Residents didn’t have much in the way of external visibility before, now they have a really good outlook (towards the Cooma Showground’s). They appreciate that - it makes a difference,� he said. Mr Phillips said that the improvements would assist the centre, which is currently under government sanctions for noncompliance, to better meet regulatory requirements.

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Doctor to launch book eight years, three years ago when I came to a conclusion, it wasn’t what I expected so I had to re-jig it,” he said. Doctor Wiles explains that writing this book was just exploring his own interests, things that he likes to do in his spare time. Al+ong with the launch on Thursday morning, Doctor Wiles will be giving a lecture at 7pm that night at the Discovery Centre. He recently lectured in England for 50 people, explaining the ten paradoxes that are evident throughout his book, the main one being that we currently live in the information age, but there seems to be nothing written about it. “Information doesn’t change the physical, it is a non-material entity, but in a simple example, you can have a computer that looks pretty on your desk, but without software, that is the information, it won’t do much,” he explains. BOMBALA COUNCIL “This books about GENERAL MANAGER: trying to discover what the laws of the universe Ms Ngaire McCrindle are, interestingly we still don’t understand sleep, it’s about understanding The Economic Development who we are and where we live,” he said. Manager and I recently had a The book will also be productive meeting with Colin available in an e-book version and more McLean from Regional information can be found Development Australia Southern on Doctor Wiles’ website, www.infopress.com.au. Inland (RDASI). A variety of If you would like to issues were discussed including attend the lecture on Thursday July 31, please telecommunications in the area, RSVP to the Library funding (particularly road on 6455 1730 or The funding), economic development Discovery Centre on 6455 0000 for catering initiatives and future plans for purposes.

On Thursday July 31 at the Cooma Library at 11am, local doctor and author Robert Wiles will be launching his new book, ‘The Information Paradox.’ The book itself looks into information in living organisms, species, our biosphere and the universe, a subject that has been largely overlooked for some time, but one that Doctor Wiles explains as “highly important, yet quite simple.” “Initially my focus was on attempting to understand how the first cell arrived, but it grew from there,” explained Doctor Wiles. “I’ve been working on this book for

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Italian students say ciao to Cooma Lions International Exchange Program students visiting Cooma from Italy exchanged banners with Cooma Lions Club President Bob Nichols at a Cooma Lions Club dinner meeting at their last meeting before leaving Cooma for Wyong and the Whitsundays.

Community safety audit conducted Sections of the Jindabyne town centre have recently been subjected to a NSW Police Community Safety Audit (CSA), in an attempt to reduce winter crime rates. The audit zone comprised the area including and surrounding the old town centre and skate park, locations which are in close proximity to busy restaurants and pubs. Crime Prevention Officer, Senior Constable Naomi Nemec, said that the CSA was jointly instigated by the Monaro Local Area Command and Snowy River Shire Council, in an attempt to isolate specific criminal activity

and identify related solutions. “There is an increase in crime during the winter months in the audit area, which is largely due to the influx of visitors to the area during this time, and the audit is able to identify areas of concern that can reasonably be amended to help reduce crime, and fear of crime, in that area,� Ms Nemec said. Participants focused on the layout or design aspects of the area, and were asked to draw conclusions on the impact of these features on criminal activity. The audit team included representatives of local businesses, council and police,

who assessed the area during day and night. “The audit is conducted during the night, as well as the day, to see how lighting, or lack of lighting, effects the area and the ‘feeling’ of crime within that area,� Ms Nemec said. The findings from the audit will now be included in a report to be completed by Ms Nemec, and subsequently presented to SRSC. The report will include recommendations to be implemented into the audit area by a variety of stakeholders, including local business and community members.

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Cooma Probus Club report In June the active retirees of the Cooma Probus Club were told of ways to boost the local economy; in July we learned how one local was doing just that. The speaker this month was Mick Klima, proprietor of Rythm Snowsports, a local boy made good, who bought the well-known local enterprise in 1985, and who has expanded its operation over the years since. A feature of his business acumen lies in his extensive use of local young people as staff, both in sales and in management, and his willingness to call on their generational savvy to keep the business in touch with the latest, present trends. The other side of the business lies in his expansion into the Japanese market, following a chance encounter in Tokyo just as the Japanese snow fields were becoming popular with overseas skiers. By stocking larger sizes of ski boots than those sold in local stores, European gear became available in Japan, and his initial store has now been joined by a second outlet, both stores being largely managed and staffed by Monaro-bred people.

In 1996, on-line sales were introduced as part of the service, but due to the better service and advice face-to-face customers can receive, the on-line part of the business is not particularly profitable, and requires too many people to run it successfully. Still in keeping with his policy to develop locally, Mick told us he was about to stock “Monaro Thermals”, a line of cold-weather wear based on high quality wool from Gordon Litchfield Wool, P/L, another well-known Cooma business, a welcome addition to the cold weather gear this area needs in season. It was an intriguing insight into just how local enterprises can grow and develop utilising local personnel and local products; and the length of the question tine at the end of Mick’s talk is a measure of the warmth he received from Club members. Thank you, Mick. So don’t forget, if you are a local retiree, the Probus Club is the place to be, and you can get info on how to join either from Bob Weston, Club President, tele. 02 6452 7008, or Derek Watson, Publicity, tele 02 6457 1321.

Bombala bus meeting The Bombala community invites all interested people to a meeting this Thursday, July 24, to discuss the new Trainlink schedule. The meeting will be held at the Bombala Community Centre at 10.30am. Trainlink will be represented as will the Member for Monaro, John Barilaro. Mr Barilaro will be in overseas and so will not be able to attend in person.

The meeting hopes to find an amicable solution to the new timetable, which adds more than two hours travel-time for bus passengers from Bombala and Delegate to Canberra. The new timetable has passengers leaving Bombala at 6.50am, travelling to Jindabyne before Cooma and Canberra. Bombala passengers would like to see a mini-bus or similar service to meet the bus in Cooma.

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Riposte Lisa Ashurst An odd thing happened at the weekend and while it could mean a lot of things I don’t believe for a moment that it means I must be “getting old”. I think it’s more a case of music types (I say “types” because I think “artists” might be stretching it a bit) going too far when it comes to choosing professional names for themselves and as for their song titles...I mean, they have to be kidding right? But getting back to the odd thing...I picked up one of Daughter’s CDs which she’d left on the coffee table and flipped it over to read through the songs/ artists listed on the reverse and that’s where I hit a snag; I had no idea which were the song titles and which were the artists who’d recorded them! But it wasn’t just me because The Bloke couldn’t work it out either and I blame the tendency over the last decade or so for groups and individuals to go completely and utterly overboard with what they call themselves and their music. It has absolutely nothing to do with (my) age! I know this because I had no trouble picking artist from song with some of the garbage Daughter listened to during her teens (only a few short years back) and it was the same with the Twins’ music collections. And besides, anyone who survived The Artist Formally Known as Prince, which was all anyone could come up with when a musician named Prince

(possibly not his real name either) decided to change his name to a symbol. The symbol probably meant something but it had no actual name which initially made things awkward for fans and music reviewers but hey, there was never any confusion between his name (sorry, symbol) and his track titles. But I am having real trouble with Aquasky and Meat Katie/Overneath, Fat Joe/ So Much More and Chingy Feat. J/Weavw/One Call Away! Obviously one is name of the artist and the other the track but please, don’t ask me which is which because I have absolutely no idea. It was the rap singers who started it all, I reckon; giving themselves names I wouldn’t give a feral piranha but perhaps that was the idea. All the same, they definitely started something and today we have a string of performers who may only be remembered for their strange monikers or for tracks that could only be heard via a CD because they were too weird, dumb or censored to get airplay. As a getrich-quick thingy it might work though because people may mistake them for another Next Big Thing and spend a fortune on their CDs before the penny drops. Assuming they have worked out who/what to ask for in the music store. I’m just glad I’m into the decent stuff. I’d embarrass myself otherwise...or get thrown out of the store.

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COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL WEEKLY NEWS AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION

23rd July, 2014

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COUNCIL communiqué TENDER LEASE AND OPERATION OF COOMA FESTIVAL SWIMMING POOL CONTRACT 8/2014

COUNCIL MEETING 11 AUGUST, COUNCIL CHAMBERS @ 4.30PM Council will be holding its ordinary council meeting Monday 11 August 2014, commencing with Public Forum where residents are welcome to address Council on any matter at 4.30pm.

Business Papers are available to the public on Council’s website www.cooma.nsw.gov.au the Friday of the week preceding the meeting.

HELP KEEP OUR AIR CLEAN WOOD SMOKE REDUCTION PROGRAM Better use of wood heaters can help with improving the air quality in our Shire. Use dry fuel and seasoned timber, adjust the air damper to allow air flow to maintain burn, and ensure the fire burns bright to reduce smoke emissions. If the air flow is reduced and the fire is allowed to smoulder – more smoke is made and you will find that not all the fuel will burn thoroughly. After you stoke your fire, allow it to burn brightly for at least 20 mins to reduce smoke emissions. Tips when purchasing or gathering wood:

WEATHER PERMITTING THE FOLLOWING WORKS WILL CONTINUE Jerangle Road Maintenance Grading Carlaminda Road Maintenance Grading Chakola Road Maintenance Grading Rose Valley Road Maintenance Grading Beresford Road Maintenance Grading

Cooma Town Entrances Entry Signs – Canberra Side Sign Maintenance Urban/Rural sign maintenance Yareen Road Footpath Construction Springfield Road Table Drain Cleaning

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A copy of the tender documents may be obtained from Council’s Engineering Division during office hours, by telephoning (02) 6455 1801, or emailing council@cooma.nsw.gov.au The lowest or any tender, not necessarily accepted.

PUBLIC NOTICE RESIDUAL WASTE BIN AUDIT

• ensure that it is dry and well-seasoned • when two pieces are struck together dry wood will give a “clack”, unseasoned will give a dull “clunk”. Never use treated copper chrome-arsenate wood – this will release poisonous fumes, and never burn garbage, painted timber or particle board – these release pollutants.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST COUNCIL CATERING Cooma-Monaro Shire Council is seeking Expressions of Interest for the provision of catering services for Council meetings, Committee meetings, Civic Receptions, Workshops, staff training days, Community Services and other programs. Catering includes both day and night timeframes. Expressions of Interest Form can be found on Council’s website (www.cooma.nsw.gov.au). Further information can be obtained by contacting Sandra McEwan on

Tenders are invited and will be received up until 4.00pm on 24 July 2014, for lease and operation of Cooma Festival Swimming Pool, Contract No. 8/2014 for an annual lump sum amount, over a 3 year period with a possible 3 year renewable option. This contract will commence prior to the swimming season starting on the 1 October 2014.

02 6455 1777. Expressions of interest, in accordance with specifications supplied, should be received by Council before the closing date and addressed to: The General Manager, Cooma-Monaro Shire Council, 81 Commissioner Street, (PO Box 714), COOMA NSW 2630 or by email at council@cooma.nsw.gov.au. Closing Date: Friday, 25 July 2014 by 4.00pm

Cooma-Monaro Shire Council’s Resource and Waste Services would like to advise residents that Council will be conducting bin audits, in the Cooma township kerbside collection area during the month of August. These audits are a requirement of the Environment Protection Authority and form part of the Waste Less Recycle More Initiative funded by the Local Government Organics Collection Grant that Council has secured for the Food and Garden Waste Collection Service. The audits will involve collecting two hundred and twenty samples (220 x 240litre bins) over a two (2) week period. These samples are collected at random and the data is used for statistical purposes only. Council is required to do a representative survey of the waste going to landfill prior to the introduction of the Food and Garden waste bin service rollout. Householders should continue to manage their waste as they normally would and to not change their behaviour

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5000 POPPIES…ANZAC DAY 2015 Monaro Regional Libraries are inviting all crafters to participate in commemorating the Anzac Centenary by ‘planting’ a field of more than 25000 poppies in Fed Square Melbourne. If you would like to be part of this, the idea is to hand make one or more poppies: They can be crocheted, knitted, felted or sown from any materials. They can be any shade of red but must not be any more than 15 cm in diameter. Patterns are available at www.5000poppies. wordpress.com or from Cooma, Bombala or the Mobile Libraries.

Your finished poppies can be dropped off at any of the libraries or sent to the address on the website.

during the audit. Council will use a “random number generator” in the field, so that the first house number is selected randomly and without record, with each second (2) or fifth (5) household sampled from this starting point. At no time will the waste sample collected be connected to an address. The audit is based on NSW Department of Environment and Heritage guidelines for conducting a household kerbside residual waste audit. Council will follow strict protocols on privacy and confidentiality to ensure individual household information is safeguarded during the audit. CoomaMonaro Shire Council is bound by the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998. To this context, the audit will be conducted. If households would prefer to be excluded from the audit or would like further information, please contact Jeff Tate on 6455 1922.

LIONS PARK, YALLAKOOL ROAD CONCEPT PLAN

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES STRATEGY

The Lions Club of Cooma have prepared a concept plan for improvements to the Lions Park in Yallakool Road, Cooma. The plan was reviewed and the recommendation adopted by Council at its July meeting, and is now being placed on public exhibition for comments. Plans and comment sheets are available at Council’s reception, Monaro Regional Library located in Vale Street, Cooma, and Cooma Visitors Centre. Written submissions to be addressed to General Manager, Cooma-Monaro Shire Council, PO Box 714, Cooma NSW 2630 or emailed to council@cooma.nsw.gov. au. Submissions close at 5.00pm on Thursday 21 August 2014.

Councils Recreational Facilities Strategy is the document used by Council for planning upgrades and new recreational facilities throughout the shire, and is due to be reviewed. A copy of the Recreational Facilities Strategy can be obtained from Council’s website www.cooma.nsw.gov.au, or hard copies will be available at Councils reception, Monaro Regional Library located in Vale Street, Cooma, and Cooma Visitors Centre. Written submissions are to be addressed to General Manager, Cooma-Monaro Shire Council, PO Box 714, Cooma NSW 2630 or emailed to council@cooma.nsw. gov.au. Submissions close at 5.00pm on Thursday 21 August 2014.

POSITIONS VACANT CLEANER Council has a position available in the Engineering Division for Cleaner at Centennial Park Cooma. File Ref: IS/POS/224 Salary: $839.30 - $901.20 (includes Disability Allowance) Applications Close: 4.00pm, Monday 11 August 2014

COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER Council has a position available in the Environmental Division for Community Services Officer in the Cooma office. File Ref: IS/POS/225 Salary: $1,079.10 - $1,133.10 / week Applications Close: 4.00pm, Monday 4 August 2014 For further information on either of these positions, please contact Natalie Fanning on (02) 6455 1777, or for an information pack, go to Council’s website: www.cooma.nsw. gov.au or collect from Council Front Reception.

NATIONAL FAMILY HISTORY MONTH During the month of August, Monaro Regional Libraries are ‘Researching your WW1 Servicemen’. Photos of the men listed on the cenotaphs at Cooma and Bombala will be displayed at both Libraries. Jess Warner will be at Cooma Library from Monday to Friday 11-15 August,

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Councillor Rogan Corbett 0412 722 505

Councillor Martin Hughes 0405 209 685

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to assist people research their WW1 ancestors using the Library’s collections and resources, and other online databases and sources. To find out more, visit www.familyhistorymonth.org.au

COUNCIL CONTACT DETAILS

General Manager John Vucic Phone: 02 6455 1777 Director of Corporate Services Stephen Molloy Fax: 02 6455 1799 Director of Engineering Services Linda Nicholson Web: www.cooma.nsw.gov.au Director of Environmental Services Peter Smith Email: council@cooma.nsw.gov.au After Hours Emergency Contacts WATER 0417 278 056 WASTEWATER 0419 251 378 ROADS 0447 415 150 RECREATION During Week: 0419 251 926 - Weekend/Public Holidays: 0427 011 144

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Education week Cooma Public School is celebrating the 60th anniversary of Education Week on July 31. The celebrations will include a special assembly and ceremony to formally open the Mirambeena Hall, as well as the paved garden area. Parents are invited to attend the assembly as well as visit the open classrooms and join their children for morning tea.

The activities start at 10.15am with the open classrooms, with morning tea provided by the P & C at 11.10am. The opening ceremonies will begin at 11.35. At 12.15, there will be a tree planting ceremony on the paved Commemorative Garden area, at which time the school choir will perform.

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NAIDOC week at Daisy’s Josh Hogan, 17, paid a visit to Daisy’s Childcare and Preschool Service on Friday July 11, in order to share the stories behind some of the Aboriginal artworks and artefacts in his family’s possesion. Mr Hogan, and his sister, Jaide, are part of the Ngoorabul people of Northern NSW. Rachel Smith, who works at Daisy’s along with Jaide, said that the presentation was a component of an extensive indigenous education program. “The children are really good at understanding the significance of events such as NAIDOC week,� Ms Smith said.

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SMGS race in the holidays Students from SMGS raced on-snow in several events over the recent school holidays. There were four events conducted as school events during this period – the Knox/Pymble Race, Redlands Cup, Scots Races and Shredlands In the Redlands Cup at Thredbo, Hannah Sugerman won the Redlands Cup as the fastest girl in the Girls Alpine Skiing. This is the third time that Hannah has won this event. The Division 1 Alpine Boys teams came fourth and the Girls were second. In Division 2 Snowboard the Boys came second and the Girls first with Georgia Crisp second individually and Kaylie Thomas third. In Division 3 Snowboard, Maisie Phillips was placed second whilst the Division 4 Snowboard Girls team

came second with Hannah Hall third individually. In the Boys Division 4 Snowboard, Tom Krpan was individually first. At the Scots Races in Perisher in Division 5 Alpine, Zac Bortoli placed first and in Division 6 Alpine Cassie Nicholls came second In Division 2 Snowboard Georgia Crisp came second, in Division 3 Snowboard Maisie Phillips was second. At the Knox Pymble race, Geneva Guy was first in Division 3 Snowboard. Finally, the Shredlands event was run at the Merritts Park in fine and sunny conditions. This is an unusual event in that there is no times taken – it is a freeride event with judged scores. All involved had a great time and look forward to more of these events.

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Funding available to fix Rhapsody in Blue in Cooma rural roads Cooma-Monaro Shire Council is applauding an announcement from the Member for Monaro, John Barilaro, that funding is available for country roads. Mr Barilaro said councils within the Monaro electorate are urged to apply for funding through the NSW Governments Fixing Country Roads fund - a $37.5 million Restart NSW initiative targeted at improving local roads, connecting towns and unlocking economic potential. “Regional NSW has been looking forward to more infrastructure funding, and programs such as “Fixing Country Roads - Local Roads and Bridges” are essential for local towns to grow and prosper,” Mr Barilaro said. “With the volume of freight forecast to nearly double over the next 20 years, Fixing Country Roads - Local Roads and Bridges allows local councils and industry to prioritise

funding for projects with the aim of improving freight productivity. “More than 100 regional councils are eligible to apply, including CoomaMonaro Shire Council, Queanbeyan City Council, Bombala Council, Palerang Council and Snowy River Shire Council. “Priority will be given to local projects that are well developed, with planning and environmental approvals well advanced so construction can begin in the 2014-15 financial year.” Fixing Country Roads - Local Roads and Bridges”’ projects will be assessed on four program criteria. Council is in the process of investigating potential work which fits both engineering and economic development programs, with the aim to accelerate a work program, general manager John Vucic said. The guidelines are available at freight.transport.nsw.gov.au

Bemboka Bridge widening work Work has started on upgrades to the Bemboka Bridge, which is being widened to improve motorists’ safety, the Member for Monaro John Barilaro announced last week. The NSW Government has allocated $5.2 million as part of the Bridges for the Bush program towards the bridge widening. “The upgrade was due to start later this year however work to prepare the ground surface is now under way,” Mr Barilaro said. “The work will improve safety for all road users by providing wider lanes, cycle access and improved road approaches. “It will also improve the capacity of the NSW freight network as the upgraded bridge will be able to carry larger trucks. “A Review of Environmental

Factors has already been completed which addressed a number of aspects of the bridge widening including the visual impact, biodiversity and bridge design. “Construction of the bridge upgrade is expected to start later this year, and be completed by mid 2016.” Initial work is being carried out between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am and 1pm on Saturday, and is expected to be completed by October 2014, during this work traffic will be reduced to one lane crossing over the bridge. The Bemboka Bridge is located on the Snowy Mountains Highway at Moran’s Crossing, around eight kilometres south west of Bemboka.

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In 1924 the American composer and pianist George Gershwin wrote a piece of classicaland-jazz music called “Rhapsody in Blue”. He said it came to him on a train journey, “… with its steely rhythms, its rattle-ty bang…”, and it became his most popular tune. At the time he wrote it, Gershwin was 26 years old. He was only 38 when he died, but his music has been recorded by countless stars over the decades, from Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Judy Garland and Ella Fitzgerald, to Madonna, Amy Winehouse and Sting. Before Gershwin died a young musician had the opportunity to perform “Rhapsody in Blue” with him. That man, then aged in his late ‘teens or early 20s, was Larry Adler, who became widely acknowledged as one of the world’s most skilled harmonica players. Adler enjoyed a very long career, was friends with people like Charlie Chaplin and Cole Porter, and he performed and recorded with composers and artists all around the world right up until he passed away at the age of 87 in 2001. In 2000 when he was 86 Adler toured in Australia, and another very young musician performed “Rhapsody in Blue” with the legend. That was Simon Tedeschi, who was then aged 19 and well on the way to becoming one of the finest musicians of his generation. This story is by way of saying that when

Larry Adler described Simon Tedeschi as “the greatest Gershwin exponent I have ever seen”, it was no light compliment. And it means the Cooma audience is in for a treat when Tedeschi plays “Rhapsody in Blue” during his recital this Friday evening, the 25th of July. Tickets for the concert are available at The Fabric Salon and are limited, so get yours early. The concert will be at the Anglican Parish Hall on Commissioner Street at 7:30pm. Supper will follow with the chance to talk with Simon Tedeschi.

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There are some people in our community who really demonstrate the absolute worst in human nature. Like the driver of the white Nissan Patrol tray-back (with large silver spotlight on top) which tried to wipe out a flock of galahs last Sunday. Had this been accidental, it would have been sad enough, but eye-witnesses saw the vehicle leave the road to deliberately drive through the flock, causing mayhem. How anyone would even contemplate such an act is beyond the ken of most of us. The driver, if he or she did do this on purpose, deserves to have their licence removed – at the very least. Our thoughts this week go to the relatives and friends of those shot down in MH17 last week. That such a deliberate act of terrorism can happen is unbelievable. There is no excuse. Nor is there any excuse for the way the crash site has been handled. Once again, the more The Postman sees of the human race, the more he appreciates animals. Those AFL fans wanting to catch up with some of our former greats will get their chance this weekend, as several of the 1984 Cooma Cats premiership team return to town. Let’s hope the Cats can make 2014 another premiership year.

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Editor, I refer to your thought-provoking report today on the meeting of the SMBSM (the Snowy Mountains Brumby Sustainability and Management) Group. Anyone who has hit a brumby with a car or seen the damage to our native vegetation by hoofed legs would prefer a cull. Could the SMBSM take note of the learned article on sheep breeding in your same issue and apply thought and action to the brumbies? Would the group consider shooting brumbies with contraceptive pellets

like the ones we ease into women’s arms these days? These, possibly cheaper than real bullets, could be shot into mares to prevent pregnancies for up to five years, so quietly reducing the population. For operators not quite skilled marksmen, a rump is an easier target on a horse than its brain. Also if you hit a stallion by mistake, well, he wouldn’t be much good as a stallion for a year or two but otherwise unharmed. Gilbert Wallace, Cooma

Congratulations to gallery Editor, There is nowhere in Australia quite like the NSW Snowy Mountains region, it embodies distinctive qualities which I have grown to love and each day I’m humbled to be able to represent this vibrant community. The Monaro is home to many talented artists, arts and culture also has a strong presence in our region and a strong connection with other industries such as local and regional tourism. The NSW Government has a vision to make the NSW Snowy Mountains region one of the world’s premier tourist destinations not just for snow sports but for also arts and culture. I was excited to be given the opportunity to open a new gallery in Berridale recently. In just six weeks, artists and husband and wife team Anthony Coxon and Pauline Syron-Coxon, have created a buzzing arts space for

emerging artists to display their works helping to foster the artistic culture that’s alive in this region. I was impressed by the work on display including Pauline’s contemporary Aboriginal Dot Art and Anthony’s intricate mosaic skull work. As Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Regional Development I applaud anyone that has the courage to open a small business. Small business owners are the true drivers of our economy; employing 75% of the workforce and representing 67% of the economy. In regional communities small business are our largest employer and create jobs for our children. I wish Anthony & Pauline every success for a long and fulfilling adventure. Yours Faithfully John Barilaro

Missing logo angers ex-worker Editor, Having worked for the SMA for many years, I was appalled and disgusted at the removal of the original SMA logo from the archway (now at the Snowy Museum in Adaminaby). This logo represents the blood and sweat so many endured during the construction of this mighty engineering feat and it should be restored to its original place on the archway, as it represents the history and pride of all who worked for SMA. Many people were prepared to undertake the laborious task to locate, retrieve and restore the archway to its former glory, only to have the musuem erect it in its current form.

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Funding to upgrade volunteer rest area Colinton Rural Fire Brigade has welcomed $2,000 in funding from TransGrid, which will allow the organisation to update their volunteer rest area at the local training facility. The upgrade of the brigade’s barbeque area will include new outdoor tables, benches and the construction of a cement foundation for existing BBQ equipment to rest on. “Our firefighters are sometimes on stand-by for days at a time,” said Brigade captain, Graham Povey. “The barbecue area will make their job just a bit more pleasant. It will also be an asset during our regular monthly training days.” The brigade currently has 46 active members and provides emergency assistance to the wider Monaro region and holds monthly community training sessions. “Colinton Rural Fire Brigade is a great volunteer operated organisation and as part of TransGrid’s Community Partnerships Program, we are proud to provide funding,” said TransGrid’s Community Relations Manager, Laura Stewart. “We’re very pleased to help the vital work and assistance the volunteer firefighters provide to the local community.” The funding provided to the brigade is one of several grants that TransGrid’s Community Partnerships Program (CPP) has provided to not-for-profit organisations in the Cooma-Monaro region. The program coincides with TransGrid shortly commencing construction of a new substation in Cooma this month. The new substation will be built

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Towards the end of June the Miles Franklin Literary prize was awarded. This prize has been awarded since 1957 and began as a bequest from the author (Stella) Miles Franklin who understood how difficult it was to make a living as a writer. She was also extremely conscious of the importance of fostering a uniquely Australian literature and so this award is presented each year to a novel which is of the highest literary merit and presents Australian life in any of its phases. Stella Miles Franklin (1879 – 1954) is best known for her novel ‘My Brilliant Career’ but she wrote over 17 books from 1901 until her death in 1954. Some of her titles were non-fiction and some were written under the pseudonym Brent of Bin Bin. Two of her other titles, ‘All That Swagger’ (1936) and ‘Joseph Furphy: The Legend of a Man and His Book’ (1944,) won literary prizes of their own. This year’s winner was Evie Wyld’s novel ‘All the Birds, Singing’. It is, of course, to early for this book to be found in a second hand store, but here at Dorothy Dickens Books and Music we do have a number of previous winners. These titles include ‘Dirt Music’ by Tim Winton, ‘Carpentaria’ by Alexis Wright, ‘Careful, He Might Hear You’ by Sumner Locke Elliot, and ‘The Ballad of Desmond Kale’ by Roger McDonald (which, sources tell me, is set in Dalgety).So come on in and sample some of the best literature that Australia has to offer.

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RBA leaves rates on hold again The Reserve Bank of Australia has failed to shock industry pundits, with the Board opting to leave the official cash rate on hold for the 11th consecutive month. At its Board meeting earlier today, the Reserve Bank announced its plans to leave the cash rate on hold at 2.5 per cent. Mortgage Choice spokesperson Jessica Darnbrough said the RBA’s decision would likely be based on the fact that consumer sentiment remains fairly sluggish and property values were stagnate over the month of June. “According to the latest Westpac Melbourne Institute of Consumer Sentiment, confidence climbed just 0.2 per cent in June. Overall, consumer sentiment remains 6.6 per cent below the pre-Budget level recorded in April and 15.6 per cent below the postelection high recorded in November last year,” Ms Darnbrough said. “The absence of a significant bounce in June was disappointing. Often, the initial response to a Budget can be an overreaction that reverses in the following months. However, this

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ANZAC Centenary local grants honour servicemen and women across the country The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson today announced more than $2.36 million in funding for commemorative projects under the Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program. “The Centenary of Anzac will mark a Century of Service, encompassing all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations in which Australians have been involved. It will be the most significant period of commemoration in our nation’s history and the Abbott Government is committed to providing opportunities for all Australians to participate,” Senator Ronaldson said. “There has been an outstanding response to the Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program with more than 1,650 applications received from all Federal electorates across Australia. “The range of applications received highlights the many stories that exist in towns and cities across Australia about the service and sacrifice of our servicemen and women during the First World War.

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6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News. 10.00 Time Team. 11.00 One Plus One. 11.30 Foreign Corre. 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.30 Wild Life At The Zoo. 2.00 Poh’s Kitchen On The Road. 2.30 Randling. Final. 3.05 Last Of The Summer Wine. 3.30 Midsomer Murders. 5.00 News. 5.30 The Drum. 6.00 Eggheads. 6.30 QI. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Head First: Tailor Made Bodies. (M) 9.30 For The Love Of Cars. 10.20 Lateline. 10.55 The Business. 11.20 Criminal Justice. (M)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News. 10.00 Time Team. 11.00 Alone In The Wild. Final. 12.00 News. 1.00 For The Love Of Cars. 1.45 Poh’s Kitchen Lends A Hand. 2.20 Randling. 3.00 Last Of The Summer Wine. 3.30 Midsomer Murders. 5.00 News. 5.30 The Drum. 6.00 Eggheads. 6.30 QI. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Catalyst. 8.30 The Time Of Our Lives. (M) 9.30 The Men Who Made Us Spend. 10.20 Lateline. 10.55 The Business. 11.20 Life At 7.

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News. 10.00 The Men Who Made Us Spend. 11.00 Big Ideas. 12.00 News. 1.00 Jonathan Ross. 2.00 At The Movies. (PG) 2.30 Tractor Monkeys. 3.00 Last Of The Summer Wine. 3.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG) 5.00 News. 5.30 The Drum. 6.00 Eggheads. 6.30 QI. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30 ACT. 8.00 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple. (PG) 9.35 Secret State. (M) 10.20 Lateline. 10.55 Dirty Laundry. 11.35 Rage. (MA15+)

6.00 Rage. 10.30 Rage. 11.30 Catalyst. 12.00 Aust Story. 12.30 A Farmer’s Life For Me. Final. 1.30 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple. (PG) 3.00 Rugby Union. Shute Shield. Round 18. Warringah v Eastwood. 5.00 River Cottage: Everyday. 6.00 Saturday Landline. 6.30 Gardening Australia. 7.00 News. 7.30 Father Brown. (PG) 8.20 New Tricks. (PG) 9.20 The Doctor Blake Mysteries. (PG) 10.20 Movie: Easy Virtue. (2008) (PG) 11.55 Rage. (MA15+)

6.00 Rage. 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. 11.00 7.30 ACT. 11.30 Praise. 12.00 Landline. 1.00 Gardening Aust. 1.30 Compass. 2.00 Father Brown. 3.00 Parkinson: Masterclass. 4.00 Big Ideas Arts. 5.00 Midsomer Murders. 6.30 Compass. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 The Checkout: Snack Size. 7.40 Grand Designs. 8.30 Silent Witness. (M) 9.30 The Tunnel. (MA15+) 10.20 Gore Vidal: The United States Of Amnesia. (M) 11.55 Scott & Bailey. (M)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News. 10.00 Grand Designs. 11.00 Big Ideas. 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. 2.00 Poh’s Kitchen Lends A Hand. 2.30 Tractor Monkeys. (PG) 3.00 Last Of The Summer Wine. 3.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG) 5.00 News. 5.30 The Drum. 6.00 Eggheads. 6.30 QI. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.20 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 Q&A. 10.35 Lateline. 11.10 The Business. 11.35 The Iraq War. (MA15+)

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News. 10.00 Time Team. 11.00 Four Corners. 11.45 Media Watch. 12.00 News. 1.00 Q&A. 2.00 Poh’s Kitchen Lends A Hand. 2.30 Tractor Monkeys. 3.00 Last Of The Summer Wine. 3.30 Midsomer Murders. 5.00 News. 5.30 The Drum. 6.00 Eggheads. 6.30 QI. (PG) 7.00 News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Life At 9: Independence. (PG) 9.30 At The Movies. (PG) 10.00 Jennifer Byrne Presents. 10.30 Lateline. 11.05 The Business. 11.30 Four Corners.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Movie: Prom. (2011) (PG) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News At 4. 5.00 Deal Or No Deal. 5.30 Million Dollar Minute. 6.00 News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The X Factor. (PG) Hosted by Luke Jacobz. 9.15 Criminal Minds. (M) A sniper goes on a shooting spree. 11.15 Motive. (M) A girl is killed in a hit-and-run. 12.10 The Mindy Project. (PG)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Movie: Going To The Mat. (2004) (PG) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News At 4. 5.00 Deal Or No Deal. 5.30 Million Dollar Minute. 6.00 News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 8.00 Border Security: International. (PG) 8.30 What Really Happens In Bali. (M) A family holiday turns to panic. 9.30 Movie: Hitch. (2005) (PG) Will Smith, Eva Mendes, Kevin James. 12.00 Cougar Town. (M)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Movie: Beverly Hills Chihuahua. (2008) (PG) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News At 4. 5.00 Deal Or No Deal. 5.30 Million Dollar Minute. Hosted by Simon Reeve. 6.00 News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Joh, Jason and Tara are on a mission to add value to your property with a budget of $1000. 8.30 To Be Advised.

6.00 Home Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Dr Oz. (PG) 1.00 Four Weddings. (PG) 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 To Be Advised. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 News. 7.00 Movie: Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl. (2003) (PG) Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley. 10.00 Movie: Face/Off. (1997) (AV15+) John Travolta, Nicolas Cage, Joan Allen. An FBI agent has his face replaced.

6.00 Home Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 11.00 Dr Oz. (PG) 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.00 Movie: Life Is Ruff. (2005) (G) 3.00 To Be Advised. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 6.00 News. 6.30 The X Factor. (PG) 8.00 Sunday Night. Current affairs program. Hosted by Chris Bath. 9.00 World’s Most Extreme Roads. (PG) A look at roads around the world. 10.00 Castle. (M) A record store clerk is murdered. 12.00 Whitney. (M)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Movie: Crimes Of Passion: Voice From The Grave. (1996) (M) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News At 4. 5.00 Deal Or No Deal. 5.30 Million Dollar Minute. 6.00 News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Total Recall. (2012) (M) 11.00 Botched Up Bodies. (MA15+) 12.00 Strike Back. (AV15+)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Movie: Lady Killer. (1995) (M) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News At 4. 5.00 Deal Or No Deal. 5.30 Million Dollar Minute. 6.00 News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The X Factor. (PG) 8.45 Winners & Losers. (PG) Frances ignores some worrying signs. 9.45 Chicago Fire. (M) Cruz and his brother confront their past. 11.40 Men At Work. (M) 12.00 Smash. Final. (M)

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings. (PG) 11.00 News. 12.00 Ellen. (PG) 1.00 The People’s Court. (PG) 2.00 Extra. 2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 News. 4.15 News. 5.30 Hot Seat. 6.00 News. 7.00 WIN News. 7.30 The Voice Kids. 9.00 Movie: The Blind Side. (2009) (PG) A homeless teenager realises his dream of becoming a gridiron player thanks to the aid of a kind family. 11.40 Extra. 12.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings. 11.00 News. 12.00 Ellen. (PG) 1.00 People’s Court. (PG) 2.00 Extra. 2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 News Now. 4.15 News. 5.30 Hot Seat. 6.00 News. 7.00 WIN News. 7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 The NRL Footy Show. (M) Paul Vautin, Michael Slater, Erin Molan, Beau Ryan and Darryl Brohman discuss the latest rugby league news. 10.30 The AFL Footy Show. (M)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings. 11.00 News. 12.00 Ellen. 1.00 People’s Court. 2.00 Extra. 2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 News. 4.15 News. 5.30 Hot Seat. 6.00 News. 7.00 WIN News. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 20. Newcastle Knights v Sydney Roosters. From Hunter Stadium, NSW. 9.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 20. Brisbane Broncos v Melbourne Storm. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. 11.30 Extra. 12.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

6.00 Guppies. 6.30 Dora. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Mornings. 12.00 Fishing Australia. 12.30 Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner. 1.00 Movie: Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day. (2008) (PG) 3.00 House Husbands. (PG) 4.00 The Bottom Line. (PG) 4.30 Discover Downunder. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6.00 News. 7.00 Movie: Crocodile Dundee II. (1988) (PG) 9.15 Movie: Wrath Of The Titans. (2012) (M) Sam Worthington. 11.20 Movie: Analyze This. (1999) (MA15+)

6.00 Guppies. 6.30 Dora. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Financial Review. 10.30 Wide World Of Sports. 11.30 NRL Sunday Footy Show. 1.30 Surfing. Billabong Rio Pro. Highlights. 2.30 Animal Emergency. 3.00 Endangered. Premiere. 4.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 20. Wests Tigers v St George Illawarra Dragons. 6.00 News. 6.30 The Block Glasshouse. Return. (PG) 7.40 The Voice Kids. 9.10 60 Minutes. 10.10 The Mentalist. (M) 11.10 CSI. (M) 12.00 Financial Review.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings. 11.00 News. 12.00 Ellen. (PG) 1.00 People’s Court. (PG) 2.00 Extra. 2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 News Now. 4.15 News. 5.30 Hot Seat. 6.00 News. 7.00 WIN News. 7.30 The Block Glasshouse. (PG) 8.30 Movie: The Vow. (2012) (PG) Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum, Sam Neill. A woman suffers from amnesia. 10.40 Embarrassing Bodies. (M) 11.40 Extra. 12.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings. 11.00 News. 12.00 Ellen. (PG) 1.00 People’s Court. (PG) 2.00 Extra. 2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 News. 4.15 News. 5.30 Hot Seat. 6.00 News. 7.00 WIN News. 7.30 The Block Glasshouse. (PG) 8.30 Hamish & Andy’s Gap Year South America. (PG) The boys recount their latest escapades. 9.30 Arrow. (M) Oliver tends to a wounded Canary. 11.30 Extra. 12.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

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6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 GCBC. 7.00 Huey. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 Family Feud. 8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 MasterChef Aust. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Doctors. 2.00 Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Ent. Tonight. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. 8.30 Offspring. (M) Kim has a shock proposal for Clegg. 9.30 Movie: The Descendants. (2011) (M) 11.50 Wonderland. (M)

6.00 Commonwealth Games: Opening Ceremony Continued. 8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 MasterChef Aust. 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Doctors. 2.00 Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Ent. Tonight. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 MasterChef Aust. 9.30 XX Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014. Evening, Day 1. 10.30 XX Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014. Late, Day 1.

6.00 Early Morning, Day 1. 8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 MasterChef Aust. 1.00 The Doctors. 2.00 Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Ent. Tonight. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Living Room. 8.30 XX Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014. Evening, Day 2. Events include: swimming, cycling, rhythmic gymnastics, hockey and judo. 10.30 XX Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014. Late, Day 2.

6.00 Early Morning, Day 2. 8.30 St10. 10.00 St10: Extra. 11.00 Bondi Vet. 12.00 The Living Room. 1.00 The Talk. 3.00 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia. 4.00 What’s Up! Downunder. 4.30 Everyday Gourmet. 5.00 News. 6.00 The Simpsons. 6.30 David Attenborough’s Animal Attraction. 7.30 Bondi Vet. 8.30 XX Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014. Evening, Day 3. 9.30 XX Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014. Evening, Day 3.

6.00 Early Morning, Day 3. 8.30 St10. 10.00 Bolt Report. 11.00 The Talk. 1.00 The Pits. 2.00 iFish. 3.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 Bolt Report. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 Modern Family. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. 9.00 Extant. John confronts Molly about her behaviour. 10.00 XX Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014. Evening, Day 4. Events include: swimming, cycling and athletics. 10.30 XX Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014. Late, Day 4.

6.00 Early Morning, Day 4. 8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 MasterChef Aust. 12.30 Dr Phil. 1.30 The Doctors. 2.30 GCBC. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Ent. Tonight. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 MasterChef Aust. Final. 9.30 XX Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014. Evening, Day 5. 10.30 XX Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014. Late, Day 5.

6.00 Early Morning, Day 5. 8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 MasterChef Aust. 1.00 The Doctors. 2.00 Jamie Does‌ 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 Ent. Tonight. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Save With Jamie. Return. 8.30 Under The Dome. (M) 9.30 XX Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014. Evening, Day 6. 10.30 XX Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014. Late, Day 6.

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6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Daily update. 8.05 WorldWatch. 1.00 Insight. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Dream Of Hope. 3.00 France 24. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 PBS News. 5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 16. Highlights. 6.30 World News. 7.30 Wild Brazil. 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 9.30 World News Late. 10.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 17. Saint-Gaudens to SaintLary Pla d’Adet. 125 km mountain stage.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Daily update. 8.05 WorldWatch. 1.00 Dangerous Roads. (M) 2.00 Sex Under The Sea. (PG) 3.00 France 24. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 PBS News. 5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 17. SaintGaudens to Saint-Lary Pla d’Adet. Highlights. 6.30 World News. 7.30 Luke Nguyen’s France. Final. 8.00 Food Safari. 8.30 The London Markets. (M) 9.30 World News Late. 10.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 18. Pau to Hautacam.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Daily update. 8.05 WorldWatch. 1.00 Costa’s Garden. 1.30 Inspector Rex. (PG) 2.25 Wonderful Indonesia. 2.30 NITV News Week In Review. 3.00 France 24. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 PBS News. 5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 18. Highlights. 6.30 World News. 7.30 Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure. (PG) 8.30 In The Footsteps Of St Paul. 9.30 World News Late. 10.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 19. 208 km flat stage.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Daily update. 8.05 WorldWatch. 1.00 Don Giovanni. 4.00 Piano Notes. 4.15 Virtual Gallery. 4.20 A Composer’s Dream. 4.30 PBS News. 5.30 South Africa Walks. 6.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 19. Highlights. 6.30 World News. 7.30 Greeks Of The Sea. (PG) 8.30 Duck Quacks Don’t Echo. Premiere. (PG) 9.20 RocKwiz. (PG) 10.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 20. Bergerac to PÊrigueux. 54 km individual time trial.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Daily update. 8.05 WorldWatch. 1.00 Al Jazeera. 1.30 Designer People. 2.00 Speedweek. 4.00 Motorcycle Racing. Superbike World Championship. Round 6. 4.30 FIFA Futbol Mundial. 5.00 World Of Cycling. 5.30 South Africa Walks. 6.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 20. Highlights. 6.30 World News. 7.30 Lost Worlds. (PG) 8.25 Neil Armstrong: The Enigma Explained. 9.30 Tour De France Review Show. 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Final stage.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Daily update. 8.05 WorldWatch. 1.00 Clash Of The Dinosaurs. (PG) 2.00 Are You My Mother? (PG) 3.00 France 24. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 FIFA Futbol Mundial. 5.00 A Year At Kew. 5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Final stage. Highlights. 6.30 World News. 7.30 James May’s Toy Stories: Flight Club. (PG) 8.30 Where Is Flight MH370? 9.30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Premiere. (PG) 10.00 Brooklyn NineNine. (PG) 10.25 World News Late. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 AndrÊ Rieu: Magic Of The Movies. 2.30 Food Lovers’ Guide. 3.00 France 24. 3.30 Al Jazeera. 4.00 Journal. 4.30 PBS News. 5.30 Global Village. 6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 World News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Richard Roxburgh. (PG) 8.30 Insight. Presented by Jenny Brockie. 9.30 Dateline. 10.30 World News Late. 11.00 New Worlds. (MA15+) 11.55 Conservation’s Dirty Secrets. (PG)

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Celebrating

30 Year Anniversary

It is 30 years ago this September since the Cooma Cats defeated Weston Creek at Yass Showground in the MAFL Division 2B grand final, by one kick, 154 11 101 to 14 15 95. This Saturday, the Cooma Cats AFL Club will hold a reunion to celebrate the victory with many of the team of 1984

travelling back to Cooma for the occasion. On Saturday, a masters game will be played at 11.30am, with the main match, against Eastlake, starting at 1pm. There will be a reunion dinner at the home of the 2014 Cats, the Australian Hotel, on Saturday night. Former players

who are attending the reunion include 1984 captain Peter Dean, Peter Ryan, Ziggy Johnson, Greme Mann, Ross Knee, Kym Pearce, Steve Gatehouse, Tom Lewis, Col Low, David Leitch, coach Maurie Hore, strapper Kevin Jackson, Bull Janson, all of who will be vocal Cats supporters on the day.

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30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

COOMA CATS That one day in September, 1984... The Cooma Cats Australian Football Club was born through the frustation of one man, the late Bill Bartling, who wanted players outside of Melbourne to have a chance to play top class footy. Bill had signed with North Melbourne in his playing days, but a damaged knee meant he never took to the field, however his brother did play. Bill believed footballers across Australia should be given the chance to compete at top level if they were good enough, no matter where they lived. Bill owned the Alpine Hotel at that time (1975) and a chance encounter with a journalist from Canberra had some longterm repercussions. It led to Bill coming into contact with Merv Lindsay, from Canberra, who also wanted ‘bushies’ to be given a chance. (Merv was president of the Monaro Australian Football League and later a frequent visitor to Cooma). By 1976, Cooma had a team in the Monaro competition and in 1977, played in the grand final. That day, Bill said, was “one of the better days I’ve had in football”. It would be another seven years before the Cats finally won a flag, however, despite other finals appearances.

The Cooma Cats were officially formed in 1975 with Les Nancarrow as president and Bill as secretary. Bill also brought the late Elido fachin on board as club patron and Elido rapidly became a footy tragic and lifetime supporter of the Cats. Local station master, the late Ron Bennett, was also involved and another footy tragic, Bryce Anderson joined the committee and became, according to Bill, the strongest and most diligent committee member the club had. Then there were supporters on game days, like Ernie who acted as goal umpire and generally did anything else asked of him. Kevin Jackson is another who gave himself to the club as trainer and any other role that was required. The strength of the club was obvious through its many manifestations in cricket, basketball and hockey, to name a few. Continued on page 25. Pictured: top right, Graeme Mann with Richard Wild and Paul Geraghty in support; Captain Peter Dean holds up the winner’s trophy. Peter Dean given close attention.

NO.1 Ticket holder Congratulates the Cooma Cats for their 30th Anniversary of the 1984 Premiership

LET’S DO IT AGAIN IN 2014!

30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

COOMA CATS That one day in September, 1984...

Continued from page 24 The club’s annual presentation nights were truly gala occasions. With encouragement from Bill’s partner, Gladys, the ladies frocked up and men wore dinner suits - all enjoying the meal, the presentations and the entertainment. The club was always looking for ways to promote Ausssie rules and one year, it won the right to send a team to Melbourne to compete in a novelty television program hosted by Ray Warren. The team didn’t win, but the members did learn how others bent the rules, just in case there was ever another occasion. Then there was the ‘Queens’ night, with the footballers dressing up as debutantes to win the coveted title. When Gladys and Bill left Cooma, they stayed in touch with the club and Bill was present when the Cats won the flag in Yass in 1984.

grand final, with the Cats finally finding their legs and needing just three kicks to win. Despite kicking five goals in the final quarter, the Cats were unlucky losers, with the scoreboard reading Belconnen 12-7-79 defeating Cooma 10-7-67. The Cats finished in fifth position in a 13team competition. This year as the competition nears the pointy end, the Cats are sitting in fourth spot on the ladder on 34 points with wibs wins,three losses and a draw, and a percentage of 70.83 Ahead of them are Goulburn third, Yass second and Cootamundra Blues first. Cooma defeated Goulburn 85-43 in round 11, lost to Yass in round 15, 48-56, lost to Cootamundra 105-51 in round 13, and lost to Yass 73 - 48 in round three. This Saturday’s game against Eastlake will no doubt see Eastlake out for revenge after the Cats convincingly defeated them at Manuka Oval a few weeks ago.

So near and yet… The Cats came close to another flag last season, when they contested the eliminations final against Belconnen. A shaky start to the game had the Cats behind, but hopeful, at three-quarter time. The final quarter was reminiscent of the 1984

Pictured top left, Cat Col Low in the ruck; Peter Dean marks with Tom Lewis and Col Low in support. Paul Gerathy on his way to goal, with Col Low in support. Photos on page 24 and 25 by Gail Eastaway.

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30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Cats memorabilia; Top left: the 1984 winners leave the field at Yass after their six-point victory over Weston Creek. Below: the 1976 Cooma Cats. Bottom: Life member Kevin ‘Jacko’ Jackson with the 1984 match ball and his trophy as strapper. Bottom left: the after-grand finals celebrations continued through Sunday. Middle left: the 1977 team which also contested the finals. Photos courtesy of Max Reeve and Gail Eastaway.

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Prime Time TV Guide WEDNESDAY

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7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 8.10 The Roast. (PG) 8.30 Lily Allen: From Riches To Rags. (M) 9.30 My Tattoo Addiction. (MA15+) 10.15 Alan Carr: Chatty Man. (M) 10.50 The Roast. (PG)

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 8.10 The Roast. (PG) 8.30 Sun, Sex And Suspicious Parents. (M) 9.30 Dirty Laundry Live. 10.10 HitRecord On TV. (M) 10.35 Alan Carr: Chatty Man. (M) 11.10 The Roast. (PG)

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 8.10 The Roast. (PG) 8.30 Catfish: The TV Show. (M) 9.10 First Date, Worst Date. 9.30 Ladyboys. (PG) 10.15 Alan Carr: Chatty Man. (M)

7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) The Doctor is desperate to find Clara. 9.00 Bee Gees: In Our Own Time. (PG) A look at the history of the Bee Gees. 10.05 Dirty Laundry. Comedy game show. 10.45 The Bazura Project. (M) 11.15 Breaking Bad. (MA15+)

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 River Monsters: Death Ray. (PG) Jeremy Wade heads to the Mekong River. 8.30 Sunday Best: House Of Surrogates. (M) Profiles a surrogacy clinic in rural India. 10.00 Louis Theroux: Miami Mega Jail. (M) 11.00 Ladyboys. (PG) 11.45 The Horse Boy. (M)

7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 8.10 Video Killed The Radio Star. (PG) 8.30 Louis Theroux. (M) 9.30 Head First. (M) 10.30 Alan Carr: Chatty Man. (M) 11.20 House Of Surrogates. (M)

7.00 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. (PG) 8.10 Video Killed The Radio Star: The Artist’s View. (PG) 8.30 Good Game. 9.30 Pot Cops. (M) 10.20 Alan Carr: Chatty Man. (M) 11.05 Sun, Sex And Suspicious Parents. (M)

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6.25 Good Game: SP. 6.50 News On 3. 7.05 Operation Ouch! 7.30 M.I. High. 8.00 Nowhere Boys. (PG) 8.25 Dance Academy. Ben attempts to psyche out Christian. 8.50 Young Dracula. 9.20 Kaeloo. Stumpy wants to become a babysitter. 9.30 Rage. 10.30 Close.

6.25 Wolfblood. 6.50 News On 3. 7.05 Operation Ouch! 7.30 M.I. High. 8.00 WAC: World Animal Championships. 8.25 Dance Academy. Grace’s father lies to her. 8.50 Young Dracula. Vlad comforts an upset Erin. 9.20 Kaeloo. 9.30 Rage. 10.30 Close.

6.25 Wolfblood. 6.50 News On 3. 7.05 Operation Ouch! 7.30 M.I. High. 8.00 Good Game: SP. 8.25 Slugterra. The gang signs up for a weekend camp. 8.50 Lanfeust Quest. 9.15 Sword Art Online. (PG) 9.35 Ouran High School Host Club. (PG) 10.00 Close.

6.00 Outnumbered. (PG) 6.30 Leonardo. 7.00 Sinbad. (PG) 7.40 Shaun The Sheep. 7.50 The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. 8.00 Good Game: SP. 8.25 Slugterra. 8.50 Lanfeust Quest. 9.15 Sword Art Online. (PG) 9.35 Ouran High School Host Club. (PG) 10.00 Close.

6.00 Outnumbered. (PG) 6.30 Leonardo. (PG) 7.00 Sinbad. (PG) 7.50 The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. 8.00 Young Dracula. The Count demands Vlad show him respect. 9.00 Rush TV. An inside look at the world of action sports. 9.30 Rage. Continuous music programming.

6.25 Total Drama Pahkitew Island. 6.50 News On 3. 7.05 Operation Ouch! 7.30 M.I. High. 8.00 MY:24. (PG) 8.25 Dance Academy. Ben proves himself to Tara. 8.50 Young Dracula. Vlad is pursued by Slayers. 9.20 Kaeloo. 9.30 Rage. 10.30 Close.

6.20 Deadly 60. 6.50 News On 3. 7.05 Operation Ouch! 7.30 M.I. High. 8.00 Bushwhacked! 8.25 Dance Academy. Tragedy strikes the academy. 8.55 Young Dracula. Vlad is on a rampage. 9.20 Kaeloo. 9.30 Rage. 10.30 Close.

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6.30 Bargain Hunt. One team does some tough talking. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. (PG) 8.30 Lewis. (M) After a local businesswoman is murdered, it appears she was the victim of a blackmail plot gone wrong. 10.30 Waking The Dead. (M) 11.40 The Bill. (M)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. The teams think big at Anglesey antiques fair. 7.30 Bigfoot Files: Russia. (PG) 8.30 Criminal Minds. (M) While investigating the kidnapping of a boy in Las Vegas, Reid has dreams that may reveal buried memories from his childhood. 11.40 Strangeways. (M)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Dog Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Motorway Patrol: Triple Sandwich. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Australia’s Best Houses. (PG) 10.00 Fantasy Homes By The Sea. 11.00 Cowboy Builders. (PG) 12.00 Downsize Me. (PG)

7.30 Movie: 102 Dalmatians. (2000) Glenn Close, Gérard Depardieu, Ioan Gruffudd. 9.30 Movie: The Iron Lady. (2011) (M) Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent, Alexandra Roach. An elderly Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s first female prime minister, looks back on her life. 12.15 Movie: She-Devil. (1989) (M)

6.30 The Vicar Of Dibley. (PG) Alice fears she is losing her figure. 7.30 Fawlty Towers. (PG) Basil takes a liking to a guest. 8.50 Escape To The Country. Jules Hudson heads to Cheshire. 10.50 Homes Under The Hammer. 12.00 Movie: 5th Ave Girl. (1939)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. Contestants compete at an antiques auction. 7.30 Cities Of The Underworld: Catacombs Of Death: Paris. (PG) Eric Geller uncovers cities’ hidden histories. 8.30 Foyle’s War. (M) A psychiatrist is murdered. 10.45 Waking The Dead. (M) 11.50 Murder In Mind. (M)

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Life After People. (PG) 8.30 Air Crash Investigations: Unlocking Disaster. (PG) A plane’s cargo door flies off. 9.30 Air Crash Investigations: Breaking Up Over Texas. (PG) 10.40 Seconds From Disaster. (PG) 11.50 When Weather Changed History. (PG)

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6.30 Seinfeld. (PG) Elaine has an incident in a bathroom. 7.30 Bid And Destroy. (PG) 8.35 Hardcore Pawn. (M) After a luxury watch catches Les’ eye, he asks the store’s expert for his opinion on its legitimacy. 9.30 American Pickers. (PG) The boys visit a hangar-sized barn. 11.30 Rude Tube. (M)

6.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 7.30 Doomsday Preppers. (PG) Kellene Bishop holds an unusual dinner party. 8.30 Tattoo Nightmares. (M) After a terrifying incident with a client, Gus is called ‘the ladykiller’. 9.30 Bad Ink. (M) Best friends have tattoo troubles. 10.30 Bizarre ER. (M) 11.30 SportsFan Clubhouse. (PG)

6.30 Movie: Jaws 3. (1983) (PG) Dennis Quaid, Bess Armstrong, Louis Gossett Jnr. A great white shark invades a Florida marine park where the two sons of a former Amity police chief are now working. 8.30 Football. AFL. Round 18. West Coast v Richmond. From Patersons Stadium, Perth.

6.00 Horsepower TV. Hosts Joe Elmore and Mike Galley reveal engine-building tips for GM, Ford, and Mopar street machines. 6.30 Football. AFL. Round 18. Hawthorn v Sydney. From the MCG. 11.00 Movie: The Art Of War II: Betrayal. (2008) (M) Wesley Snipes, Lochlyn Munro, Athena Karkanis.

6.30 Movie: National Treasure. (2004) (PG) Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Sean Bean. 9.30 Movie: National Treasure: Book Of Secrets. (2007) (PG) Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha. A treasure hunter goes on a journey.

6.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) The gang appraises a special Beatles album. 9.30 American Restoration. (PG) The team looks at a vintage drinks machine. 11.00 Hardcore Pawn: Combat. (M) 11.30 SportsFan Clubhouse. (PG)

6.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 7.30 Guinness World Records Gone Wild. (PG) 8.30 World’s Craziest Fools. (PG) Clips of people making fools of themselves. 9.00 American Dad! (M) Stan is fired from the CIA. 9.30 Family Guy. (M) Chris dates Jerome’s daughter. 10.00 Kinne. (MA15+) 10.30 Family Guy. (M) 11.30 American Dad! (M)

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6.00 The Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Movie: Legend Of The Guardians. (2010) (PG) 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) Howard and Raj try to find the perfect match for Sheldon by setting him up on an internet dating site. 9.30 Movie: School For Scoundrels. (2006) (M) 0 11.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG)

6.00 The Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) 9.30 Movie: The Bounty Hunter. (2010) (M) Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler, Gio Perez. 11.40 Two And A Half Men. (PG)

6.00 The Regular Show. (PG) Mordecai and Rigby go on a road trip. 6.30 Movie: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. (2012) (PG) 8.30 Movie: The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers. (2002) (M) The Fellowship, now scattered across Middle Earth, tries to complete their tasks under threat of total war.

6.00 Adventure Time. (PG) The Ice King tries to ruin a party. 6.30 Movie: The Last Starfighter. (1984) (PG) 8.30 Movie: Stargate. (1994) (PG) An Egyptologist discovers a gateway to another world where an alien intelligence rules over a slave kingdom. 11.10 Movie: Dark City. (1998) (M)

7.40 Hamish & Andy’s Gap Year South America. (PG) The boys recount their latest escapades. 8.40 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) Penny and Sheldon clash over her hygiene. 9.40 Movie: The Matrix Revolutions. (2003) (M) Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne. Humanity makes its final stand.

6.00 The Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 ManSpace. (PG) Hosted by Dan Anstey. 8.00 Top Gear. (PG) Celebrity guest is Brian Johnson. 9.30 Movie: Hard To Kill. (1990) (AV15+) 11.30 Two And A Half Men. (M)

6.00 The Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adventure Time. (PG) Jake becomes a father. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 Top Gear Top 41. (PG) 9.30 Movie: Battle Los Angeles. (2011) (M) Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriguez, Bridget Moynahan. US Marines battle aliens.

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6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair. 8.00 RBT. (PG) Follows the activities of police units. 8.30 RPA. (PG) Fiona’s bone cancer ordeal continues. 9.30 Amazing Medical Stories: Living With Half A Brain. (PG) 10.30 Embarrassing Bodies. (M) 11.30 Hoarding: Buried Alive. (PG)

6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair. 8.00 RBT. (PG) Follows police units. 8.30 Movie: Good Will Hunting. (1997) (M) Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck. After assaulting a police officer, a selfdestructive 20-year-old maths genius is ordered to attend therapy. 11.05 The Closer. (M)

6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair. 8.00 Antiques Roadshow. 8.30 Movie: True Crime. (1999) (M) Clint Eastwood, Lisa Gay Hamilton, James Woods. A reporter must prove the innocence of a death-row inmate, with mere hours before his execution. 11.05 Movie: Lantana. (2001) (M)

6.30 Secret Dealers. (PG) Antique dealers value people’s possessions. 7.30 Antiques Roadshow. 8.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) After Sara, Finlay and Morgan embark on a weekend road trip, their car breaks down and Finlay goes missing. 9.30 CSI: NY. (M) 10.30 CSI: Miami. (M) 11.20 The Closer. (M)

6.30 Absolutely Fabulous. (PG) Patsy heads to Paris for a photo shoot. 7.50 Blackadder The Third. (PG) Edmund tries to find the prince a wife. 9.10 Movie: Chocolat. (2000) (M) Juliette Binoche, Victoire Thivisol, Johnny Depp. A woman opens a chocolate shop. 11.40 Absolutely Fabulous. (PG)

6.30 Friends. (PG) Phoebe warns the gang about Rachel. 7.30 A Current Affair. 8.00 RBT. (PG) 8.30 Movie: L.A. Confidential. (1997) (M) Russell Crowe, Kevin Spacey, Guy Pearce. Three detectives uncover a conspiracy. 11.30 Air Crash Confidential. (M)

6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 A Current Affair. 8.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) Poirot investigates a tenant’s murder. 9.10 Midsomer Murders. (PG) After the wife of a mill owner goes missing, Barnaby suspects she has been kidnapped. 11.20 Absolutely Fabulous. (M)

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6.00 Cops. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) Radar’s mum holds a party. 7.30 White Collar. (PG) Neal goes undercover as a butler. 8.30 Burn Notice. (M) Michael joins forces with an enemy to ensure chemical weapons do not fall into the wrong hands. 10.30 The Killing. (M) 11.30 Trollied. (PG)

6.00 XX Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014. Early Evening, Day 1. 6.30 XX Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014. Early Evening, Day 1. 8.30 XX Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014. Evening, Day 1. 9.30 Movie: True Justice: Lethal Justice. (2011) (M) 11.30 Blokesworld.

6.00 XX Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014. Early Evening, Day 2. Events include: swimming and cycling. 6.30 XX Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014. 8.30 Cops: Adults Only. (M) 9.30 Movie: The Secret. (2007) (MA15+) 11.30 The League. Final. (MA15+)

6.00 XX Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014. Early Evening, Day 3. Events include: netball, swimming, rugby sevens and cycling. 6.30 Commonwealth Games. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 9.30 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Hungarian Grand Prix. Qualifying. 11.30 The Killing. (M)

6.00 XX Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014. Early Evening, Day 4. 6.30 Commonwealth Games. 8.30 XX Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014. Evening, Day 4. Events include: hockey, marathon, swimming and netball. 9.55 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Hungarian Grand Prix. Race 11.

6.00 XX Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014. Early Evening, Day 5. 6.30 Commonwealth Games. 8.30 XX Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014. Evening, Day 5. 10.00 Have You Been Paying Attention? 11.00 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Hungarian Grand Prix.

6.00 XX Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014. Early Evening, Day 6. 6.30 XX Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014. Early Evening, Day 6. 8.30 XX Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2014. Evening, Day 6. 9.30 48 Hours. (PG) 10.30 Super Rugby Extra Time. Final. (PG) 11.30 Terriers.

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6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.00 Futurama. (PG) 9.30 The Simpsons. Lisa becomes a vegetarian. 10.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 10.30 Bob’s Burgers. (M) 11.00 Cheers. (PG) 11.30 Craig Ferguson. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 8.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 9.00 Don’t Trust The B----. (M) 9.30 Movie: The First Wives Club. (1996) Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Diane Keaton. Three spurned women plot revenge. 11.35 Craig Ferguson. (PG)

6.00 Family Feud. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 Neighbours. Amber feels the hate. 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 So You Think You Can Dance. (PG) Hosted by Cat Deeley. 9.30 Graham Norton. (M) Hosted by Graham Norton. 10.30 Offspring. (M) Kim has a shock proposal for Clegg. 11.30 Craig Ferguson. (PG)

6.00 Becker. (PG) Margaret has an erotic dream about Becker. 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Pretty In Pink. (1986) (M) Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer, Andrew McCarthy. A poor girl must choose between two boys. 10.30 ST: Next Gen. (PG) Lwaxana pays a surprise visit to the Enterprise. 11.30 The Loop. (PG)

6.00 Raymond. (PG) 6.30 The Simpsons. 7.00 Futurama. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Napoleon Dynamite. (2004) (PG) Jon Heder, Jon Gries. An eccentric teenager tries to help his friend. 10.25 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) 11.25 Raymond. (PG) 11.55 Next Top Model. (PG)

6.00 To Be Advised. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 8.00 The Simpsons. Apu faces deportation. 8.30 Witches Of East End. Premiere. (M) Sisters learn their heritage. 9.30 Torchwood. (M) 10.30 Dexter. (AV15+) 11.30 Craig Ferguson. (PG)

6.00 To Be Advised. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.30 New Girl. (PG) 9.00 Snog, Marry, Avoid? (PG) 9.40 Sex And The City. (MA15+) 11.00 Emily Owens M.D. (M)

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6.15 30 Rock. 6.40 American Ninja Warrior. 7.30 The Feed. 8.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 16. Highlights. 8.30 Movie: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. (2000) 10.40 South Park. 11.10 Movie: OngBak. (2003)

6.15 30 Rock. 6.40 American Ninja Warrior. 7.30 The Feed. 8.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 17. Highlights. 8.30 South Park. 9.00 Drunk History. 9.30 We Are Legion: The Story Of The Hacktivists. 11.20 South Park. 11.45 Real Humans.

6.05 30 Rock. 6.30 MythBusters. 7.30 Friday Feed. 8.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 18. Highlights. 8.30 RuPaul’s Drag Race. 9.20 Sex: An Unnatural History. 10.20 Lip Service. 11.20 Savage U. 11.50 Friday Feed.

6.35 The Office. (PG) 7.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 19. Maubourguet Pays du Val d’Adour to Bergerac. 208 km flat stage. Highlights. From France. 8.30 If You Are The One. Hosted by Meng Fei. 9.30 Fargo. (M) 11.20 Benidorm Bastards. (PG) 11.45 Shorts On Screen.

6.00 Parks And Recreation. 6.25 India’s Dancing Superstar. 7.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 20. Bergerac to Périgueux. 54 km individual time trial. Highlights. 8.30 South Park. (M) 9.00 The Soup Investigates. Final. (M) 9.30 Hellfjord. (M) 10.05 Hellfjord. (AV15+)

6.15 30 Rock. 6.40 American Ninja Warrior. 7.30 The Feed. 8.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Final stage. Highlights. 8.30 Movie: Beautiful Lies. (2010) 10.25 South Park. 10.55 Pizza World Record. 11.25 The Sarah Silverman Program.

6.15 30 Rock. (PG) 6.40 American Ninja Warrior. (PG) 7.30 The Feed. 8.00 Parks And Recreation. (PG) 8.30 From Dusk Till Dawn. (MA15+) The brothers escape from the motel. 9.25 Real Humans. (M) 10.30 South Park. (M) 11.00 Threesome. (M) 11.30 Skins. (M)

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Weed management in cold winter months Monaro winters are long and cold by Australians standards. Rainfall is minimal due to the rain-shadow effect of the mountain ranges to the east and west and plant growth is severely retarded. As a result we often experience an annual drought period of four or more months. Frost sensitive species such as St John’s Wort, African Lovegrass and Blackberry experience a degree of dormancy during these times whilst during the warmer months, species such as African Lovegrass can experience prolific seeding and successive germinations between December and April. Combined with extended drought-like conditions, interspersed with the occasional wet season as we experienced on the Monaro. This environment provides significant challenges in terms of land and weed management. Competitive pastures The long term management of noxious weeds is reliant not only on killing the plants, but also replacing it with competitive vegetation, which reduces the ability of weed species to establish. The most competitive pasture is one that is based on either native or introduced perennial grasses and which is maintained at a level of at least 70% ground cover. Established native or introduced pastures are the most important tool in the fight against weeds. However, in some circumstances weeds have been allowed the upper hand and have destroyed the pasture base, whether by overgrazing, mechanical disturbance, extended drought conditions or fire. In these situations, land managers may have to make a conscious decision to renovate their pastures. Good agronomic advice is required for such a task and irrespective of the pasture that you choose to establish, weed control will be a major influence on the success of the project and should begin at least 12-24 months prior to sowing and continue

long after the pasture has become established.

Burning Burning is considered by some land managers as a control option for noxious weeds, it does remove to a degree summer threat from fires however this may in the immediate term prevent some plants from setting seed, burning removes all vegetation within the burnt area, including desirable plants. Many weeds are stimulated by fire and with the lack of competition following a burn, are presented with ideal growing conditions allowing them to gain a foothold. African lovegrass is one of these weeds. It is unpalatable during Monaro winters, such that stock will avoid it while they continue to graze surrounding, beneficial grasses. This opens up the pasture sward where African Lovegrass seeds have been lying dormant. Later in the year these seeds germinate and fill the void, subsequently allowing this weed to form a monoculture. Dense African Lovegrass infestations are extremely flammable and burn particularly hot, destroying pasture viability and providing a threat to the community. If used as part of an integrated approach burning can provide some weed control benefits, however this is only suitable when used prior to sowing a crop or pasture on arable landscapes. Research using fire in Serrated Tussock infested areas on the Monaro has illustrated that the efficacy of chemicals is reduced whilst charcoal exists on the burnt plant. Burning is not a recognized form of weed control in the Cooma Monaro Shire.

purchase and test new equipment. Know how to use your equipment before the weed season begins. Practice with fresh water; learn how to calibrate your gear. It is a good idea to perform maintenance on your spray equipment during this time of year. Spray equipment is expensive, so you want to get as long as you can out of it before it needs replacing. A good maintenance regime will ensure longevity and reliability for your spray equipment. Some weeds however, can be effectively controlled during the winter months. For example, with the exception of extended drought periods, Serrated Tussock is actively growing during winter and can be effectively controlled using the chemical Fluproponate. African Lovegrass, which is dormant during winter, can be controlled using Fluproponate as this chemical option provides a soil residue which will remain active until the plant rejuvenates in spring. Blackberry, Sweet Briar and other woody weed species can be mechanically removed during winter and many nuisance tree species can be cut and painted. Council weeds officers and local agronomists are available to answer your winter weed worries.

Equipment Maintenance While many noxious weed species are dormant over the winter months and cannot be most effectively treated you can use this time of year to plan your upcoming weed control program. Learn about your weeds life cycle, when they will emerge, what control options are best suited for your application and the best Pictured is dormant African Lovegrass that can be controlled time to treat the weeds for most effective over the winter months. Cows 1.26cents 590kg, $743.40; control. This time can also be used to Monaro High School (LMK) Hfd Strs 1.60 cents 455kg , $728.00; Monaro High School (LMK) Hfd Hfrs 1.35 cents 462kg, $623.00 T W Hedger (JM), 5 Hfd Str Clvs $440.00; Romney Park P/S, (MLP) 6 Hfd Str Clvs, $455.00 Ryrie & Sons, (MLP) 10 Ang Str Clvs, $448.00 Mile Creek (E) 19 P/H Strs 1 yr, $500.00 T W Hedger (JM) 7 p/H Hfr Clvs, $300.00 G J & R A Brownlie, (LMK) 3 B/B Cows CFA, $310.00, Light Store Cond Ryre & Sons (MLP) 14 Ang Hfr Clvs, $344.00 This loose lick vitamin/mineral supplement is designed to help prevent and reduce The next Cooma Cattle Sale is set symptoms of foot abscess and foot scald in cattle and sheep. Happy Feet contains for four weeks on August 14. Biotin a vitamin B supplement used predominately in the horse industry to strengthen The next Sheep and Lamb Sale hooves and stimulate healthy hair as well as Chelated Zinc, a zinc product combined will be held on August 9. with amino acids for faster absorption into the blood system to strengthen the animals

Cooma cattle sale results Cooma Associated Agents yarded around 140 fat and store cattle at Cooma last Thursday July 17. In a quality but winter conditioned yarding demand was firm with a good crowd of buyers on hand. Quotations: Medium to heavy cows 1.22 cents to 1.26 cents Light Cows (1&2 score) .58 cents to 1.00 cents Trade Heifers 1.34 cents to 1.50 cents Trade Steers to 1.60 cents Store Steers 1 to 1 ½ yrs $400 to $500 Steer Calves 10-12 mths $350 to $448 Heifers 1 yr to $320 Heifer Calves $245 to $344 Some sales Included: P L & J M Cochrane, (MLP) Hfd Cows 1.25cents 690kg, $862.50; R C, JF & PF Campbell, (MLP) Hfd

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NSW Farmers Conference Five scholarships awarded Five scholarships were awarded today by NSW Farmers to university students from across the state who are committed to agriculture and rural communities. The scholarships valued at $4000 each were presented by Sarah Thompson Chair of the NSW Farmers’ Rural Affairs Committee and the Minister for Primary Industries Katrina Hodgkinson at the NSW Farmers’ annual conference. Mrs Thompson said: “It is a pleasure to award this year’s scholarships to a group of dedicated students who will clearly play a strong role in agriculture and rural communities across NSW.� “Rural communities are currently demanding a variety of skills and this year’s scholarship recipients are studying a broad range of subjects from economics to physiotherapy to

agriculture. “It is important that NSW Farmers acknowledge the achievement of students across a broad range of subjects and the different ways in which these students can contribute to rural communities through their chosen field. “Young skilled professionals are important for rural communities and industry sectors such as agriculture which support them,� she said. NSW Farmers’ scholarship program is one way our association can contribute to the succession planning of these industries and communities. Mrs Thompson said that for many rural and regional students attending university means moving away from the family farm and having significant accommodation and travel costs. “Our aim is to ease some

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of the cost burden on these students allowing them to focus more time on their studies and other activities,� she said. “Congratulations to all scholarship recipients – we look forward to seeing the positive contributions you will make to our industry and communities,� she concluded. Scholarship recipients were: Alexandra Dalton – Bachelor of Commerce, Binya Jack Fitzgerald PhD Philosophy, Agriculture, Toowoomba Rachel Peffer – Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Molong Angus Martin – Bachelor of Agribusines and Applied Science, Mullaley Lily Clifton - Bachelor of Agricultural Economics, Coonabarabran

Ms Fiona Simson will lead NSW Farmers’ Association for the next 12 months following her re-election as president. She was successfully elected unopposed for a fourth term by farmers attending the NSW Farmers’ Annual Conference at Luna Park, Milsons Point, Sydney. Ms Simson is a farmer from the Liverpool Plains where she and her husband Ed run a 5,5000 hectare mixed farming enterprise including broad acre farming as well as commercial and stud poll Hereford cattle. She was first elected president of NSW Farmers in 2011 on a platform of renewal, excellence and inclusiveness. “I look forward to another term representing the farmers of New

South Wales. While we have achieved significant change and renewal over the past three years, there is still more work to do to bring our grassroots members closer to the decision making process. “Change is essential both for our organisation and our industry if we are to remain relevant and secure a strong future for agriculture. We can only do that if we have people in the same room, working for the same goals and the same future,� she said. “I look forward to continuing to work on behalf of our members and with our industry stakeholders to ensure that farmers have a sustainable future in NSW and consumers have a reliable supply of quality food and fibre.�

New biosecurity Bill NSW Farmers has called on the NSW Government to ensure its reserve powers be retained in the new federal Biosecurity Bill 2014. The reserve powers have rarely been used but do allow state governments to take action against those found negligent on biosecurity grounds. NSW Farmers’ Sheepmeat Committee Chair James Jackson said: “Biosecurity is the single biggest threat to the viability of our industry and it is at the heart of a healthy and sustainable agriculture sector.� Mr Jackson was speaking at the NSW Farmers’ annual conference

being held at Milsons Point in Sydney. “We want to ensure that any biosecurity threat is dealt with as aggressively, proactively and efficiently as possible. “Retaining the reserve powers in new legislation will help ensure that any biosecurity risk is eradicated as quickly as possible. “Biosecurity underpins the health and sustainability of our industry sector and our association is eager to see the government retain its capacity to manage threats to the biosecurity of our industry,� he concluded.

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scare monger. We’re farmers and the health of our natural resource base is absolutely vital to the viability of our industry. With adequate testing regimes, we can at least have an informed debate on this issue,� Mr Norrie said. “Baseline data is the key. You need to know what you’re starting with before you can assess an impact. It also ties into the liability issue which the Chief Scientist of NSW has admitted herself - is flawed and a hugely grey area. Assessing long term impact and the liability of companies as to damage to water or land resources starts with the baseline. “I’m pleased members were behind our district council on this issue and the motion was passed unanimously,� Mr Norrie concluded.

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NSW Farmers Conference LLS effectiveness query The effectiveness of Local Land Services and its implementation since 1 January 2014 was fiercely debated at NSW Farmers’ annual conference in Sydney. Many of the 300 farmers gathered at Luna Park in Milsons Point last week s raised their concerns with the voting processes for elected representatives with Local Land Services. Their concerns culminated in a call for the NSW Government to implement optional electronic voting for Local Land Services elections. NSW Farmers President Fiona Simson said: “Farmers have rightly raised concerns about being able to return votes in time in order to participate in the elections.� On the floor of conference, farmers

also debated the equity of the current voting process wanting a fair say for what they own, arguing for each farm title holder to be entitled to a vote in Local Land Services elections. They also called for the chairperson of each Local Land Services regions to be elected by board members each calendar year. Ms Simson said that issues raised by farmers demonstrated a willingness by farmers for the new Local Land Services model to work and to work well. “With any new entity there will always be the need for some adjustments once operational. The key to success will be how well these issues can be addressed,� she concluded.

Farmers’ concerbs over funding Farmers gathered in Sydney raised concerns about the roles and responsibilities of the NSW Government’s Local Land Services agency and the declining levels of associated funding. NSW Farmers’ President Fiona Simson said: “Farmers have continually raised their concerns about funding cuts to their agency which has prime responsibility for bringing together agricultural production advice, biosecurity, natural resource management and emergency management issues.� “Local Land Services is responsible for a huge portfolio of issues and ratepayers are keen

to see their new agency deliver on all its obligations. However, they recognise the agency is hampered by its broad remit while at the same time facing increasing budgetary pressures,� she said. At NSW Farmers’ Annual Conference 2014 at Luna Park in Sydney today, farmers called for Local Land Services not to be involved with regulation and compliance of native vegetation legislation. Ms Simson said that by being involved with native vegetation enforcement, Local Land Service officers were potentially placed in a situation of conflict of interest. “This conflict is not only in

terms of whether or not they should be acting as a regulator,� she said. Ms Simson said that farmers instead were calling for Local Land Services to make the eradication of wild pigs a state priority. “Biosecurity is a major concern with pig numbers increasing and their eradication requiring different methods to that of wild dogs. “Farmers have said today that they believe Local Land Services is ideally placed to help them in eradicating pest vertebrates which can have devastating impacts on farm productivity,� she concluded.

Study finds that Australia’s farmer population is ‘competitively young’ behaviours. The study found that the number of farmers aged under 35 years of age has fallen by 75 per cent since 1976. The most important factor in this fall has been falling numbers of farms due to farm aggregation, leaving fewer opportunities for younger people to enter agriculture. The author of the report, Neil Barr, from the Victorian Department of Primary Industries, said another reason for declining numbers of younger farmers are factors that are common with the rest of the Australian labour market, including structural ageing of the Australian workforce and delayed entry to the workforce due to longer years spent in tertiary education. “What sets farming apart from other occupations is the lowering rate of exit

from farming amongst farmers aged over 65 - since 1991 the population of farmers aged over 65 has increased by 55 per cent. This decreases the proportional measure of farmers aged under 35 and is also an important contributor to the increasing median age of the farmer population. “In addition to these factors, the increasing age of first marriage in Australia has reduced the number of younger female entrants to farming.� However, despite these figures the study concluded that there is little cause for concern over any link between farm sector structural ageing, low recruitment of younger people into agriculture and food security. Australia has a younger farming population compared to all but one other developed country - New Zealand.

National Farm Safety Week advice In conjunction with 2014 National Farm Safety Week, Essential Energy is urging farmers and agricultural contractors to work safely around power network infrastructure to minimise the risk of electrical accidents. Essential Energy is helping to promote the theme of Farmsafe Australia’s national week, Safe Farms – Healthy Farmers, by providing resources and simple tips to improve safety on rural properties. Regional manager South Eastern, Phillip Green, said property owners and operators could access free agricultural electricity safety information from Essential Energy’s website

at essentialenergy.com.au/ safety. These resources include fact sheets, safety stickers that can be electronically ordered and a practical instructional electrical safety DVD that can be viewed online. “These free online resources are aimed at increasing awareness of potential electrical hazards on properties, with information to help reduce the risk of an incident occurring,� Mr Green said. “We recommend farm workers familiarise themselves with the emergency procedure for a powerline incident and remember the key rule – don’t disembark. “Our free safety stickers

outline the emergency procedure and can be attached to the sun visors of vehicle cabins to act as a safety reminder. If machinery does accidentally contact overhead powerlines, contact Essential Energy immediately on 13 20 80.� He urged workers to plan daily agricultural activities and be aware of the location of potential electrical hazards on the property to minimise the level of risk associated with farming near the power network. “It’s vitally important that operators know the height of their machinery, in both the raised and lowered positions and lower it fully before

relocating, so they can maintain the required safety clearance distances,� he said. “Assign a competent safety observer to guide machinery movements near powerlines and remember to carefully monitor weather conditions as powerlines can sway in wind, sag as temperatures increase and be difficult to see at dusk and dawn.� He recommends installing appropriate signage and visual indicators such as flag markers to warn workers on your farm of the presence of overhead powerlines. Flag markers can be supplied and installed by Essential Energy for a small fee. s

Of particular importance is the study’s tentative finding that many of Australia’s younger farmers can be found on the larger farms which produce the bulk of Australia’s farm production. “These farms are comparatively immune to the ageing seen in the rest of the farm sector. This means that structural ageing in the farm sector is probably not a threat to Australia’s food security or to future growth in the sector,� Mr Barr said. The publication ‘New entrants to Australian agricultural industries – where are all the young farmers?’ can be found on the RIRDC website: https://rirdc.infoservices.com.au/ items/14-003.

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Two locals receive grants Poor mobile phone coverage for conservation Locals from Bumbalong and Cooma will receive a 2014 Private Land Conservation Grant for outstanding conservation efforts. “Support for individuals undertaking conservation works on their own properties is important. Why? Because 83.5% of Australia is outside of the formal network of protected areas,� said Ms Susanna Bradshaw, CEO of the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife. “Government agencies play a part in conserving Australia’s unique animals, plants, and ecosystems by reserving and managing land in our national parks. Not-for-profit organisations also play their role by managing land in privately-owned sanctuaries.� “Individual people have a unique and crucially important role to play in the conservation jigsaw puzzle. By improving the habitat that private properties provide for native species, landowners can make all or parts of their own pieces of land into havens for biodiversity—almost mini-national parks, if you will,� said Ms Bradshaw. “Conservation on private properties can add up to important wildlife corridors linking up habitats between national parks across the country.� “Individuals who manage all or parts of their properties for conservation deserve our recognition. They are effectively voluntary park rangers, and they provide an incredible contribution to the welfare of Australia’s

environment,â€? Ms Bradshaw said. “The amount of man-hours that these landowners put in is really something to applaud.â€? “That is why the Foundation and its partners are proud to offer grants to support landowners undertaking conservation works on their own lands,â€? said Ms Bradshaw. “This year we awarded over $315,000 in Private Land Conservation Grants right across New South Wales.â€? Local Grant Recipients: • Kimlyn Templeton of ‘Bumbi’ in Bumbalong, will receive $2,357 this year for bush regeneration works including weed control. Kimlyn Templeton said, “Helen and I, and our helpful neighbours, are absolutely delighted with the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife’s grant to support for our little project. It makes all the difference between us doing an adequate job and doing an inadequate job. • Narelle and John Moody-Boyd of ‘Crookshanks’ in Cooma, will receive $15,000 over three years for bush regeneration works including weed control and conservation of threatened species, conservation fencing, fire management for ecological outcomes, assisted natural recovery of bushland, pest management which is part of a co-ordinated program and protection.

Mobile telephone coverage for 86 percent of farmers in NSW is intermittent or non existent, a NSW Farmers’ telecommunications survey has found. Meanwhile, 85 percent of survey respondents said they had no recent improvements in their mobile coverage at all. NSW Farmers released the results of its 2014 telecommunications survey today coinciding with the first day of its annual conference in Sydney. The survey of 630 farmers revealed a clear trend and pattern with telecommunication issues in the state and highlighted ongoing issues farmers and rural and regional NSW continued to face. NSW Farmers’ telecommunications spokesperson Anthony Gibson said that good communications were not a luxury – but a necessity. “The more isolated you are, the more critical reliable communications are. Running a business without access to mobile technology when you are constantly on the move is both challenging and frustrating,� he said. “For many people in regional NSW, there is no point in having a new phone with the latest applications. Being able to make and receive phone calls effectively is more important.� Other sections of the survey revealed the quality and volatility of internet services remained a key challenge with many regional users experiencing periods of limited connection or no connection at all. In terms of mobile data coverage, 87 percent of respondents had intermittent data receival or none at all. While price remains the most determining factor in choosing an internet provider, coverage is the second largest determinate

for farmers choosing their internet provider. Telstra is the market leader in network coverage across regional Australia leaving farmers in remote rural areas with limited choice. Mr Gibson said: “While these issues are starting to be addressed by the Federal Government’s review of the National Broadband Network as well as the $100 million commitment to mobile phone black spots, this really is only just the start.� The survey also showed that service delivery was another key factor hampering telecommunications in regional NSW. The distance and the time taken to access service centres and repairs, the lack of understanding towards rural telecommunications issues and importantly the inability of many to take their business elsewhere were the main frustrations. Some 67 percent of farmers surveyed had experienced a service outage, 47 percent had experienced a lack of advice on products suitable for regional areas and more than 40 per cent had experienced equipment failure and poor customer service. Mr Gibson said: “We have met with Telstra as the main service provider in regional NSW and hope that our ongoing dialogue will help address some of the challenges our farmers and their communities face,� said Mr Gibson. “In our state, 44,000 farm businesses operate across 72 percent of the state’s total land area. “When you are living in rural and remote areas, telecommunications plays a vital role in maintaining social, community and business links and NSW Farmers will continue working with the National Farmers Federation to ensure that it remains a high priority for the Federal Government,� he concluded.

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Cooma Livestock Centre Forthcoming Sale Dates Cattle Sale - 14.08.2014 Sheep Sale - 19.08.2014 The success of the Cooma Saleyards depends on you The Seller Agents need stronger support from District Producers especially at Cattle Sales

No Through put - No Saleyards! Cooma Associated Agents Contact your preferred Agent.

South Australia Tour 14th October, 2014 Cooma Senior Citizens in conjunction with Cooma Coaches are organising an 11 day tour Taking in: Clare, Adelaide, Victor Harbour, Goowa and Port Lincoln. Two hour lunch cruise on the Murray, Bermera. Anybody is welcome. For more information contact %FOOJT 1I t *SFOF 1I

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Loving wife of 51 years to Les, much loved mother, mother in-law and grandmother to Gary, Hayley, Michelle, Aaron, Steven, Rory, Dylan and Cody. Always loved and so very much missed. FUNERAL NOTICE Passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17th 2014 at Snowy River Hostel, Berridale. Aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of Graham (DEC), mother and mother inlaw of Lyn and Richard, Garry (DEC), Micheal (DEC), Barry and Judy, Garry and Emma, Tim and Heather. Adored grandmother to Phillip, James, Kate, Jacqueline, Jess, Millie, Ellen, Joshua, Jackson, Rachel and Bradan. Great grandmother to Mya, Ruby, Zac, Beth and Ivy. The relatives and friends of the late JOYCE HAZEL MUGRIDGE are invited to attend her funeral service to be held in the All Saints Anglican Church, Berridale, on Wednesday July 23rd 2014 commencing at 1:00pm. At the conclusion of the service, the cortege will proceed to Gegedzerick Cemetery, Berridale.

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MCFADDEN, Kevin James, Late of Cooma, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19th 2014 at Canberra Hospital. Aged 92. Beloved husband of Ruth and loving father of Michael, Peta, Sally, Susan, Daniel(dec'd), Patrick and Paul. The family and friends of the late KEVIN JAMES MCFADDEN are invited to attend his Requiem Mass to be held at the St. Patricks Catholic Church, Cnr. Vale and Murray Street, Cooma on Friday, July 25th, 2014 commencing at 1pm. At the conclusion of the service, the cortege will proceed to Cooma Lawn Cemetery. Allens Funerals Cooma Alan & Catherine Dodd Directors Family Owned & Operated FDA - 02 6452 2094

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Cooma Cats have recorded a strong win over Belconnen in Canberra last Saturday, running out victors by 36 points. The final score was Cats 11, 21, 87 to Belconnen 6, 15, 51. The results leaves the Cats in fourth place on the ladder with 38 points, just behind Goulburn, also on 38pts, then Yass on 48 and Cootamundra 48. The Cats are home to Eastlake at Snowy Oval this Saturday, with the main match kicking off at 1pm.

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AUDITIONS

COOMA LITTLE THEATRE

announces auditions for “Hats! The Musical� This fun musical comedy will be staged over 3 weekends from 31/10/2014. We are inviting females aged over 25 to attend acting/singing auditions on Monday Aug 4th and/or Tuesday 5th at the Theatre. People who are interested in the sound, lights or working back stage are also encouraged to attend. Further info: Judy - 0421 287 582

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Cooma ladies golf results On Wednesday July 16, a small field played the 18 hole stableford competition. The winner was Gaye Wilson with 34 points and the runner up Akiko Tamura received a ball. Another small field played the ninehole stableford, the second round of the Yvonne’s trophy.

Clare Nowland was the winner with 12 points and a ball was received by Julie Upton who was the runner up. Once again last weekend unfortunately there were no ladies playing. Let’s hope that next week end there will be a different story. Until next week Happy Golfing.

Stallions $5000 Exacta Jackpot to go off The exacta has now been running for nearly 70 weeks and to date no one has picked the correct box. The boxes are numbered 1 to 20 and tickets are sold with the holder of the winning ticket getting the right to choose a box. This was unsuccessful for over 50 weeks and the jackpot had risen by $100 per week until it reached $5,000. Since this time each time a box was chosen it remained open leaving one less box to pick from the following week. 17 weeks later we are left with three unopened boxes numbers 4, 7 and 13.

The Stallions have decided that this week is the time that it will go off. So three sets of tickets will be sold with each holder of a winning ticket will also own a box. The tickets will go on sale this Saturday from 6 pm and the winning box will be revealed after three sets have been sold. The tickets are $2 each and due to the demand a maximum of $20 per person will be enforced. So which number is your lucky number 4, 7 or 13.

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Wednesday July 23, 2014

Colts round 10 match reports

Full On Constructions and Rhythm Snow Sports Under 6’s The Under 6 Colts travelled up to Queanbeyan on Sunday to take on the Queanbeyan Kangaroos after a well-earned 2 week break. The Colts were first to score just minutes into the game with a strong run from Kyte Lee, but even with some very strong defence from Lachlan Bryan, Neariah Smith and Mitchell Fletcher, Queanbeyan answered back with two of their own. Good runs from Aiden Dixon and Ikani Smith put the Colts in good field position for Archie Kaufline and Rhylee RosenbaumRobisnon to put on some fancy foot work and almost cross the try line, but Queanbeyan managed to hang on in defence. Othon Morgan and Kyte Lee carved up the Queanbeyan defence with almost every touch to score two tries each. With 4 tries to both sides, Othon Morgan put on a nail biting length of field run to steal victory in the dying minutes, but after busting tackle after tackle Queanbeyan slowed him down enough and finally got him to the ground. In the end it was a converted goal kick that decided the outcome with Queanbeyan just hanging on to win 18 – 16. It was another great effort by the Colts. The medal winner this week was Othon Morgan. South East Embroidery Under 7’s The South East Embroidery Under 7 Colts travelled Queanbeyan. There were no signs of jet lag after the long journey as the Young Colts took the Queanbeyan Roos to school with a resounding 24 -14 win. The Roos were left dazed and confused as the Young Colts trotted from side to side of the field before punching through gaps in the Queanbeyan defence. Young Charlie Perea was deadly in both attack and defence scoring two tries and topping the tackle count, but he was not without support as Tyrell Bartlett, Hunter Caldwell, and Jett Kelly all scored tries to add to the tally. Jack Dunn and Archie Blyton were strong in defence and were supported by sound performances from Khian Flanagan, Dempsey Woolf and Charlie Payne. With only four games left in the season the boys can be proud of the staggering improvement they have made this season. The boys will be back in the thick of it at the Cooma Showgrounds this weekend and with only two home games remaining be sure to get down for some autographs before the season is over. Snowy River Painting Under 8’s No Report Monaro Panel Beaters Under 9’s No Report Sportspower Cooma Colts Under 10’s A beautiful day in Canberra brought out some good football from Cooma against the Tuggeranong Buffaloes with the team starting very well, pressing at their try line for several sets until Flynn Palmer crossed over for a good try, and Jonah Perea converting. Jake Maddrell having easily his best and most confident game by far, well done Jake. Same can be said for Doron Morgan, who

gave himself plenty of room to move. Alex Aitkenhead and Jonah Perea also found plenty of space out wide, with several long runs. Talon Kelly’s cover defence was outstanding, saving several tries. Adam Constance, Shawn Ingham and Sam Williams were all close to the action and took them on all game. Lachlan Hemphill filled in at

defending with their heart on their sleeves. Luke Fitzgerald and Darcy Clarke were out on the wing so they didn’t get very much ball but they had a lot of defence to do and they made their presence felt, Arthur Bottom was there in the second half firing the ball out from dummy half and he also had his hands full with defence. Full time score Queanbeyan

The Cooma Colts under 15s. halfback and was exceptional. Kristian Zusak ran hard all game, making good long runs. Michael Day, Aron Umback and Tirone Morgan came on in the 2nd half and certainly stiffened up the middle, rattling the opposition with their shoulders. Cody Clarke swapped into dummy half and keeps improving in the role. Marcus Riley also made some good swerving runs through the middle. Overall all players gave 100%, most exceeding their previous best games. Only difference was a few big boys that were hard to stop and eventually wore us down 22-6. 3pts Lach 2pts Jake 1pt Kristian. Players of the Week Jake and Doron. Medal went to Michael Highland Ground Spreading Under 11’s The Highland Ground Spreading under 11 Cooma Colts were in Queanbeyan this weekend against Queanbeyan United. The boys were in fine form all bright eyed and busy tailed ready to sock it to them. In the first half Cooma had a lot of defence work with Clinton Filtness, Jayden McDonald, William Lehrmann, Jesse Eljuga, Daniel Watts, Travis Kelly and Hudson Laird very high in the tackle count. Queanbeyan United played a great game of attack and were pushing Cooma Colts back with every hit up, they were very impressive to watch, the Colts that were on the bench were tearing up the turf wanting to get out on to the field but all they could do was watch and wait. Half time Queanbeyan 22 Cooma nil, the crowd wondered had Cooma let Queanbeyan get away? 2nd half and Paul Dyball let the boys off the chain at the bench and away they went, within 3 min’s of the 2nd half Cooma scored with Lachlan McGufficke crossing for what looked like an easy try Cooma was pumped the supporters equally pumped then Colby McDonald slipped between two defenders and scored the crowd went wild look out Queanbeyan the Colts are coming, why do they do this to their supporters? Ronan Bradley converted Colby’s try the score 22-10 Queanbeyan in front, but the Colts had them nervous, Cambell Wambam was pumped and with James Dyball made some awesome ground, running hard and

36 Cooma Colts 10 fantastic game to watch well worth the trip to Queanbeyan. Great job Coach Paul Dyball. 1 Point Lachlan McGufficke, 2 Points Jesse Eljuga, 3 Points Jayden Donald, Medal to Clinton Filtness. Mainstreet Under 12’s The Main Street Cooma Colts travelled to Canberra and took on the Tuggeranong Knights. Cooma were keen and confident coming up to the match but when the game started Cooma were slow out of the blocks and the knights found easy metres. Cooma fought hard with scrambling defence from Nic Zusak, Will Cahill and Jayden Williams who kept the opposition at bay. Cooma found them on the back foot in attack with hard running Noah Saddler unavailable for the game. Cooma had some good attacking runs from Josh, Alec, Tyler, Nic, Jayden, Russ and Jake also with some good defence from James, Ethan, Aramis, Colin, Tyrone and Jason. Cooma Found the game hard and fast with them playing a very good side, at times unlucky with the bounce of the ball never going their way. Hold your heads high boys it will get easier in time. Final score Tuggeranong 34 Cooma 0. Franks Butchery and Inspirations Paint Under 13’s Franks Butchery and Inspirations Paint Under 13 Cooma Colt’s travelled to Gowrie to take on the Valley Dragons Reds on Sunday. The task was made even harder this week as we only had 12 players for the game. After a mistake off the kick off the Dragons were up 4 nil. Once the team re-grouped, and with some strong runs from Jesse Williams and Sean Dixon, Remy Oldrey crossed the line to bring the score to 4 all. The Valley Dragons had superior numbers and despite never giving up, the boys simply ran out of steam – the half time score reflected this at 26-4. The boys stepped it up a gear for the second half proving that they were not walk-overs by camping at their try line for the first 15minutes of the second half. Only bad luck and good defence stopped some good runs by James Hayden, Darnell Bartlett and Archie “Thaiday” Allen. Jesse Williams

was impressive as always with his defence and even won the admiration of the Valley Dragons crowd. As with the first half, the Valley Dragons ran away with the second half for a final score of 50-4. Team medal was awarded to Remy Oldrey for leading the team in both attacking and defence. Snowy Plains Merino Stud Under 14’s Snowy Plains Merino Stud Under 14’s travelled to Kippax on Sunday to play West Belconnen. The boys played a great game of footy, but were unable to take the lead throughout the game. Travelling with only minimum numbers made it a hard game for the boys, but they all kept their heads high and tried their best. Belconnen were a stronger team on the day and won the game 42 point to 6 points. Bill Zammit was the try scorer for Cooma with Lachlan Inskip converting. Lachlan Jones, Lachlan Inskip and Liam Rankin were given the points this week. Dodd’s Hotel Under 15’s What a fantastic day, the sun was shining not a breath of wind in the sky and the boys were keen for a great game. Firstly a very big welcome back to Carson Barrett and Joel Saville, they have both been out all season with injuries so this game was their first for the season, and they certainly showed us they were ready to play. The boys were excited and nervous at the same time because Crookwell leads the ladder undefeated so running on was nervous not only for the team but for us on lookers as well. We started off strong and were the first to try, converting the try we were leading 6-0, but Crookwell proved why they are on top and were able to try soon after bringing the score to 6 all with a successful conversation as well. This game was a very nail biting game with head to head tries and the defence from both teams was fantastic. Cooma went in for another try with a successful conversation bringing the score to 12-6, Cooma Colts showed Crookwell that they had to fight for their tries, Crookwell showing their strength tried again bringing back to an even 12 -12 ( told you it was nail biting). Just before half time Crookwell scored again 12-16. With a great coaches talk and some positive feedback Cooma went back on with confidence, and was able to try in the corner but unable to convert bring the score to 16-16. The away side showing their strength and scoring 2 more times bringing the score to 28-16. With some tired and injured boys we did not give up, and proving this in the last 30 seconds we were able to try under the posts with a conversation brining the full time score to 28-22 Crookwell way. Tries went to Will Shingles, Charlie Allen, Matthew Chelan and Jake Hedger, in that order, and Bailey Burke our goal kicker, kicking 3 from 4. I didn’t mention every ones names through this write up because the whole team played one of the best games all season, they all proved they can work and play as a team and the strong defence and strong runs showed in everybody today. I just want to say, well done Boys, you may have been defeated today but you all should stand with your heads healed high. Great game! Medal today went to Alex Swan, well deserved...

Cooma B grade squash report The first week of the winter comp has come and gone with some mixed results. Firstly it was a little disappointing in B grade to have a more than normal number of players who did not play on the night. It is important for the players who do turn up to have someone to play against. A big “thanks” to those players who were unable to play but did advise the organisers and a big “no thanks” to the players who did not turn up and did not advise! On a brighter note there were

some great B grade matches played. Steve Johnson (Hillross) had a great match against Kym Kleven (Paul Dyball Builders) when he took her to five and eventually won 3-2 with only 3 points separating them at the end – 3734. Youngsters Sam Sergo and Liam Rankin also for Hillross had good wins against Lachlan Sturgeon and Matthew Oost and helped their team win 13-8. Was good to see Aron Rogers back in the comp after a long

absence. He would be the first to admit that his opponent, Sue Walters, took advantage of the fact he would be a little “rusty” but the fact he lost the third and final game 10-9 showed he would be a force to be reckoned with as the comp wears on. Alex Corby, playing for the same team as Aron – Mark Kenmir & Co – made young Corey Stockton (Cooma Trophy & Gifts) run around the court before winning in four. Another team member Matthew Kent (good to see you back

Matthew) had a convincing win against Trinity Maat although Trinity made him work hard for the last game, going down 10-8 Another welcome back to Troy Stevenson who had a win 3-1 against hard-hitting Jason Harris. Jason took the first 9-7 but had no answers to Troy for the next three. Larry Maat, Dane Freimanis and Jimmy Harding, playing for the same team as Troy – Snowy Hydro – also had good wins against Narelle Rosewarne, Abby Freimanis and Brad Constance (Monaro

Discount Tyres) which resulted in a team win of 14-4. Possibly the best match of the night was between Tony Sergo and Peter Luk. Tony took the first 9-6 but lost the next two 8-10 and 1-9. He rallied all his energy to come back and show Peter who was boss by taking the next two 9-5 and 9-3. Both players played very well during a very long match with many handouts and came off the court quite exhausted with only three points separating them!

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Bowlers still battling weather The weather over the past week has not been anything to encourage bowlers to take to the green, however there was some play in the Bill Elder Shield last Wednesday when 21 players faced the starter. As a result, the three leading contenders at this stage are, Peter Harris on 6 plus 30, Ron Wainwright on 6 plus 17 and Mick Mayhew 6 plus 15. The next round is scheduled for Wednesday August 13 (weather permitting). On Saturday six players braved the cold winds when Max Butler, Mike Mannille and Ron Wainwright shared the ends for the first 12 but gained a four shot advantage over Wayne Flynn, Sergio Roncelli and Ricahrd Nichols and carried on to win narrowly 16/15. A very welcome change in the weather on Sunday brought out 18 players who enjoyed the sunshine and no wind! Lestelle Lodge, Jack Sajina and John Schoon would have been feeling confident when they held a 6/2 lead after just four ends over Maureen D’Amico, Guilio D’Amico and Wayne Lodge. Nine ends later they trailed 6/23 and were unable to make up the difference despite outscoring their opposition over the remaining ends with Maureen,

Guilio and Wayne winning 25/17. Renate Winckel, Evelyn Hamilton and Peter Marsicano held the upper hand over Nathan Thompson, Keith Goodwin and Margerita Zasso to lead all the way in winning 13 of the 21 ends played with a score line of 26/11. Skip Hamilton played swinging lead for Leonie Snell and Nelson Wallace against Mary Phillips and Don Jarvis. Skip, Mary and Don were going nicely for six ends to lead 6/2. In dropping four shots on successive ends put them behind and ever recovered to eventually lose 11/19. The draw has now been made for the handicap pairs with three preliminary matches to be played on Sunday August 10, which will leave eight matches scheduled for play on Sunday 17. Play is to start on that day at 11:30am followed by a sausage sizzle at the conclusion of play. The matches to be played on the 10th are, Ken Rees and Brian Seears V Skip Hamilton and Don Jarvis, Bob Lahey and Geoff Venables V Jack Sajina and John Schoon, Tony Gray and Neil McGregor V Peter Harris and Colin Roberson. The complete draw with relevant handicaps will be published when the latter are available.

Josh competes in Glasgow on Saturday

MEA presentation day

The Monaro Equestrian Association held its presentation day at the Cooma Pony Club Grounds last Sunday. The presentations coincided with the group’s showjumping day. Winners this year were: High-point scores: Prep-Prelim: Michelle Balaz, Limerick XL; runner-up: Sue Wallace, Matilda. Novcie: Belinda Mackintosh, Kracka; runner-up: Jade Moxey, Miss Dallaince. Elementary and above: Kirsten Jackson, Donovan; Sally Weston, PPP Skippy. Highest percentage: Jade Moxey, Brampton Halloween; Runner-up, Jade Moxey. Showjumping: Toni Wallace, Moves Like Jagger; runner-up Peter Evans, Mistaspot. Overall: Belinda Mackintosh, Kracka; runner-up: Micelle Balaz, Limerick XL.

Pictured at top, MES president Helga Froelich with Kirsten Jackson and Sally Weston. Second from top: Lee Evans and Maryanne Mould were presented with a gift of appreciation. Right: Michelle Balaz and Helga Froelich. Cooma swimming star Josh Alford will compete in the Glasgow Commonwealth games this Saturday, July 26. He will compete in the 100m men’s freestyle, heats for which start mid-morning on Saturday (UK time).

Bottom: Belinda Dwyer goes over the jumps.

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1St PRIZE - $1000

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FOOTY TIPPING COMPETITION 2ND PRIZE - $500

ROUND 20

3RD PRIZE - $200

Last Place - $100

KNIGHTS V ROOSTERS

PANTHERS V SHARKS

BULLDOGS V COWBOYS

WARRIORS V SEA EAGLES

BRONCOS V STORM

TITANS V EELS

WEST TIGERS V DRAGONS

RAIDERS V RABBITS

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PH: 6452 1044

PH: 6452 4452 POINTS

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KNIGHTS BRONCOS PANTHERS TITANS BULLDOGS WEST TIGERS SEA EAGLES RABBITS

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PH: 6452 2622 ROOSTERS BRONCOS PANTHERS TITANS BULLDOGS DRAGONS WARRIORS RAIDERS

PH: 6456 3240

ROOSTERS STORM PANTHERS TITANS BULLDOGS WEST TIGERS SEA EAGLES RABBITS

PH: 6452 4494

PH: 6452 1077 KNIGHTS BRONCOS SHARKS EELS COWBOYS DRAGONS WARRIORS RAIDERS

ROOSTERS BRONCOS PANTHERS TITANS BULLDOGS WEST TIGERS WARRIORS RABBITS

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77 HIGHLAND GROUND SPREADING

Mob: 0407 174 700

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ROOSTERS BRONCOS PANTHERS TITANS BULLDOGS DRAGONS SEA EAGLES RABBITS

PH: 6454 1051 ROOSTERS STORM PANTHERS TITANS BULLDOGS WEST TIGERS SEA EAGLES RABBITS

PH: 6457 2488

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61 JINDABYNE BOWLING & SPORTS CLUB

ROOSTERS STORM PANTHERS TITANS BULLDOGS DRAGONS WARRIORS RABBITS

PH: 6452 2344 ROOSTERS BRONCOS SHARKS TITANS COWBOYS WEST TIGERS SEA EAGLES RAIDERS

PH: 6456 2133 POINTS

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ROOSTERS STORM PANTHERS EELS BULLDOGS WEST TIGERS SEA EAGLES RABBITS

PH: 6456 1671 ROOSTERS BRONCOS PANTHERS TITANS BULLDOGS WEST TIGERS SEA EAGLES RABBITS

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Stellar performance from Stallions Reserves It was another stellar performance by the Stallions Reserves on Sunday, with a fantastic 42-8 win over the Tathra Sea Eagles. Although the end result is what the Stallions wanted, it was not a good start when a miscommunication between players led to a knock-on, and the Sea Eagles had their first opportunity for points. The Stallions regained their composure with some great defence by Nathan McGregor, Dan Thomas and Zane Weston, holding the Sea Eagles up and regaining ball control. Only 10 minutes in Dean Wolf scored for the Stallions, getting first points on the board, and a perfect conversion by David Sommerville saw the Stallions lead 6-0. In the next set the Stallions maintained the pressure, making the Sea Eagles defence look a little more than flimsy, then Brett Dorward sliced through from hooker and offloaded to Aaron Pidcock, who crossed for another try, and in a matter of minutes the Stallions extended their lead to 12-0. The Sea Eagles, yet to find the line, had another crack with little result, as Ned McDonnell, Tony Levett and Aaron Pidcock shut down their efforts with some fantastic tackles and ended their tackle count with 40 long metres to go. It seemed every time the Stallions got the ball something magic was about to happen. Some quick hands saw John Kaufline make the break, making a swift pass to Dan Thomas, who charged for the line but was stopped just short by a

1St PRIZE - $1000

frazzled Eagles defence, who were desperate to keep a salvageable 12-0 score line. A quick play of the ball and flash of brilliance by the Stallions saw Luke McGregor cross for another converted try, and with the score at 18-0 and 15 minutes on the clock the boys were keen to widen the gap before half time. A dropped ball gave the Eagles a promising shot at the line, but with Luke McGregor, John Kaufline and Aaron Pidcock putting in the effort to keep them at bay, the Eagles seemed a little stunned. However, they found the gap with a long pass to the winger who crossed the line untouched, for the Sea Eagles first point on the board at 18-4 with only five minutes to go. Trying to keep up the energy the Eagles put on the pressure as they raced down the paddock with the intention of scoring another quick try before the half was over. It seemed possible when their halfback put in a little kick and chase, but the Eagles were met with Jesse Werth, Scott Lloyd and Kalhem Jones who put the player on his back just in time for the half time siren. The boys headed into the sheds at 18-4. It was a rough start to the second half, with two Stallions players injured within the first five minutes, but nonetheless the boys kept up the pace and the Stallions were attacking well. With Luke McGregor and Josh Steinke making the run down the wing together, oncoming defence saw McGregor pass to Steinke, who carried the ball, and then passed back to McGregor who finished the run under the posts in a brilliant display of teamwork, taking the Stallions to 24-4. The Stallions appeared unstoppable when Zane Weston broke through a sloppy Eagles defense from 80 metres out, sprinting down with Aaron Pidcock there for support. A swift dummie fooled the Eagles fullback, and Weston crossed in the corner untouched with the Stallions leading by 26 points at 30-4. The opposition was starved for possession and points, but eventually the Stallion line was breached. Despite Daniel Caldwell putting in a last ditch effort to keep the Eagles at bay, the gap in the Stallion defence was too big, and they crossed for their second try of the game. Another missed conversion saw the

2ND PRIZE - $500

ROUND 20

Eagles trailing at 30-8. Continuing their ruthless attack on Eagles defence Aaron Pidcock made the break, and with the Eagles defence no match for his speed, another long range try for the Stallions was granted. With David Sommerville out injured, Dean Wolf stepped in for the conversion, straight through the middle, and the Stallions continued to crush the Eagles with a generous 36-8 lead. The Eagles showed that their hearts were still in the game with some encouraging plays, but the Stallions Dan Thomas, Luke McGregor, and David Sommerville all put their bodies on the line to keep their outstanding lead, and it was paying off with the Eagles out of tackles and only 10 minutes to go. The Stallions finished the game on a high, with an amazing display of skill and determination when David Sommerville made the intercept, broke through the defence, and made the run with the Eagles fullback hot on his tail, kicking the ball which bounced faultlessly into the chest of Luke McGregor, who then crossed for his second try of the game, sealing the Stallions win at 42-8. Yet another win for the Stallions keeps their finals bid afloat. As they creep closer to the final four, with only three games left in the season, the boys need to continue this winning form. Next weekend the boys can enjoy a bye before they take on Narooma the following week. Points were awarded to 3-Luke McGreggor 2-Zane Weston 1-Nathan McGregor.

3RD PRIZE - $200

last place - $100

KNIGHTS V ROOSTERS

PANTHERS V SHARKS

BULLDOGS V COWBOYS

WARRIORS V SEA EAGLES

BRONCOS V STORM

TITANS V EELS

WEST TIGERS V DRAGONS

RAIDERS V RABBITS

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PH: 6452 1500 ROOSTERS STROM PANTHERS TITANS COWBOYS WEST TIGERS SEA EAGLES RABBITS

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PH: 6452 1755 ROOSTERS STORM PANTHERS EELS BULLDOGS WEST TIGERS SEA EAGLES RABBITS

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PH: 0417 274 010 ROOSTERS STORM PANTHERS EELS BULLDOGS WEST TIGERS EARRIORS RABBITS

PH: 0422 671 194

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Wednesday July 23, 2014

Miss Piggies match it with Royals

Pictured above, strong tackling from Royals; top right: looking for a way through; bottom right: Tayla Stanford hands off the opposition. The Miss Piggies play their semi finals in Canberra next Saturday. Good luck, girls. The Wild Brumby Miss Piggies painted the town pink in the annual ladies day celebrations at John Connor Oval on Saturday July 19. For the charity match, the ladies sported new jerseys that were auctioned off after the match to raise money for the Snowy Hydro Southcare Helicopter, and support was also given to the McGrath Foundation, RFS and Marine Rescue. The Miss Piggies started the match strongly, with a forward moving defensive line that wasn’t broken until the 20th minute with a try to the strong Royals girls. This was quickly responded to with a gallant break by Kim ‘Whippit’ Ashby, who then continued on to convert her own try, bringing the score to 7 all. Try-saving tackles were made constantly by full-back and youth Olympian Tayla Stanford, and the Miss Piggies worked well together showing great support from both the backs and

the forward pack. Jessica ‘JJ’ Whitley put her body on the line and made some of her best hit-ups of the season, and unfortunately wound up with a broken shoulder. Kate Brown dived over the line for the second try to the Miss Piggies for the day. Montanna Harrison wowed the crowd with an amazing chase down tackle, but all the effort from the girls wasn’t enough to keep the hard hitting Royals team out, with the final score being 3412 to Royals. Three points went to Tayla Stanford sponsored by the Robert Kneller Youth Foundation, 2 points to Kate Brown sponsored by Mountain Munchies, and 1 point to Montanna Harrison sponsored by Get Fenced.

Players player went to Youth Olympian Tayla Stanford. Next week the Miss Piggies will be playing their Semi finals in Canberra at 3.15pm. Congrats to the girls for making the semis, and good luck for the weekend to come.

The Bushpigs were at home to Crookwell last Saturday. The final score was 41 - 36 in favour of Jindabyne. Pictured: Clockwise from above left, Matt Caldwell, Jake Roarty, and Lucas Rixon in action. The Bushpigs play Boorowa at Boorowa this weekend, they will be at home August 2 against Bungendore and have a bye for the final week of competition.

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Dirty Reds too much for depleted Red Devils The Cooma Red Devils travelled to Goulburn on Saturday short of numbers, with people away and injuries making it hard for Cooma to fill two sides. Second grade took to the field with only 13 players and for the first 20 minutes controlled much of the game with strong defence making Goulburn work to get out of their own half. This strong defence was led by Sam Hand, Brad Evans and Eddie Thomas, while the youngsters, in Jake and Aaron, were tearing up the paddock and making good metres with the ball in hand. Cooma had a couple of chances to score but Goulburn’s defence held strong and kept Cooma scoreless, Goulburn were then able to turn their defence into attack and scored three tries to lead 21-0 at half time. The second half started with Cooma controlling the game and with Andrew Stewart, Chris Roberson and Barnsey making strong runs getting across the advantage line, but it was Goulburn who had finally figured out that Cooma were three men short and started spreading the ball wide and with that points started to flow. Cooma were knocking up trying to cover the extra space on the paddock and started to miss a few

tackles, and on the back of the fatigue Goulburn ran away with the match, coming out winners 68-0. Points in Second grade: 1 point the whole side, 2 points Jake Mcilvenny, 3 points Eddie Thomas and Players player Sam Hand. First grade First Grade took to the field on Saturday ready to mix it with the front runners and the bench mark of the competition, with Goulburn still undefeated this year. Cooma started well but Goulburn’s forwards were making it very hard to get clean ball, which meant Cooma found it hard to get across the advantage line. Cooma were able to get some momentum on the back of strong runs from Phil Johnson, Pat Egan and Ben Neilson but whenever A tough day at the office for Red Devils coach Sean Neilson, both teams losing to the Goulburn Dirty Reds. Cooma made a strong run, Photo by Helen Boate. Goulburn’s defence was able to turn defence into attack and the energy and intensity they had where Cooma was able to apply points Tommy Laddams, 3 points they were able to get out of their shown over the last three weeks pressure to the Goulburn line, but Leighton Bates and Players Player own half on the back of a strong, and with this Goulburn soon found Goulburn’s defence held strong and Tommy Laddams. accurate kicking game. Next week is Cooma’s last home the try line on more than one repelled Cooma’s attack. Strong defence from Tom occasion, and went into half time They were then able to score game so it would be good to see a Laddams and Ryan Morgan shut leading 31-0. The second half saw more tries and run away with a 66-0 large crowd down at Rotary Oval to down any midfield raids from Goulburn keep scoring points at victory. Points in first grade: 1 point support your local rugby side. Goulburn. Cooma were lacking will and there was only a brief time Ben Neilson and Ryan Morgan, 2

Winter Cup goes to Johnston and Marshall Cooma Golf report by Garry Atkinson stableford saw 17 players contest With beautiful conditions on Sunday and the Winter Cup decided on Saturday, golfers enjoyed lovely winter conditions over the last week of golf. A big reminder of the Firemans Shield Legacy Golf Day on August 9. With a $5000 hole-in-one prize, members and non-members are invited to enjoy this great charity day 10am shot gun start so keep this day on your golfing calendar. On Saturday Norm Marshall and Terry Johnston (pictured) took out the Winter Cup with a great +5 from Gary Batten and Tony Monday with +1. Ball winners went down to +1 with Kerry Blencowe and Dave Goggin the last pair to receive a ball. Nearest the pin on the ninth hole went to Norm Marshall. Peter Smith took out the 17th. On Sunday a single stableford was conducted for both men and women. Brian Searl contined his winning form taking out the competition with 35 points from Terry Johnston with 33 points. Ball winners went down to 30 points. Nearest the pin on the ninth went to Campbell Childs with one of the most spectacular shots of the year. Where are the spectators when you need them! Gary Batten hit a very close shot on the 17th to take out nearest the pin on the back nine. On Wednesday the mens single

the competition. Bob Eley won the day with a fine 39 points from Josh Miller with 38 points. Ball winners went down to Bart Joseph with 31 stableford points. Nearest the pin on the ninth went to Bob Eley and on the 17th Mal Crockett won best shot. Next week sees the 2014 Ambrose Championship on Sunday with a single stroke on Saturday and a single stableford medley on Wednesday.

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Kathy is cycling for Black Dog Foundation before heading along the Murray River and finishing in Temora having travelled 3370 km. The NSW State ride is one of the seven State rides and one Around Australia Ride all happening at the same time. The funds raised from these events go to Lifeline Australia to support their Online Crisis Support chat service (which has already been extended four hours a night due to Black Dog Rider’s fundraising efforts!) and the rolling out of Mental Health First Aid Australia’s teen MHFA course to Australian high schools. The 3.5-hour teen MHFA Course teaches high school students in years 10-12, how to provide mental health first aid to their friends. Kathy has participated in many fundraising motorcycle rides and events for

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Seven games in a row for Div 3 Tigers roar to the top

Above: Serdan Bircan controls the ball in the Tiger’s 3-0 win on Saturday at home. Right: Cam Mackintosh uses his pace to push past a Monaro player. Most Tigers teams seem to be in winning form of late, with the Division Three team securing its seventh win in a row, defeating the Monaro Panthers 3-0 on Saturday at Nijong. Starring for the team this week was Serdan Bircan, who is almost averaging two goals a game.

His two goals this week, bring him up to 11 for the season so far. Cam Mackintosh also had a great game for the team, showing a lot of energy and displaying his pace up front, scoring a goal of the season to secure the win.

Under 20’s bring it home The Cooma Tigers Premier League Reserve Grade Under 20’s have secured a comfortable 3-1 win over the Monaro Panthers to put them in third position on the ladder, just four points behind the top spot. With a game in hand and based on their current strong form, the number one spot is within striking distance for the team. Cooma’s own Zac Schoon had a blinder, coming off the bench in the second half to make a huge impact, scoring a vital penalty to get the team on the board. Local lads Laurence Redmond, Jared Tonini, Cam Mackintosh, Cody Nash and Oscar Schoon all shined in the clash, with Tonini scoring a ripping goal in front of the home-crowd.

The Cooma Tigers Men’s Premier League team have secured the top spot on the Capital Football ladder after defeating the Monaro Panthers 5-2 on Sunday. Two local lads played in the first grade side at the weekend, both putting in solid performances for the team, Premier League regular Iain Elliott had a stellar game in defence, assisting two of the five goals, while Jeremias Ibarra got the call-up from coach Gabby Wilk and put in a solid effort in the centre. The win is the ninth in a row for the side, landing them at the top of the ladder with a two point safety net and a game in hand. A little maths proves that the Tigers will definitely make the finals this year

and are also likely to secure the minor premiership if they keep up their current form. This is a feat that many of the players have not yet experienced under coach Gabby Wilk, and would round off what has been an awesome season for the local boys.

Above:Jeremias Ibarra is pushed off the ball by a Monaro player. Below: Iain Elliott goes neck and neck with a Monaro attacker. The Tigers next game will be against Tuggeranong in Tuggeranong on Saturday July 26.

Left: Laurence Redmond goes up high for the ball. Below: Zac Schoon puts the pace on a Monaro defender on Sunday.

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Stallions 23-22 loss to Tathra

Left: Torin Findlow; Centre: Corey Thomas, right: Mitch Lynch for Stallions first grade. The Stallions travelled to Tathra on Sunday to contest a must win game to keep their semi-final hopes alive. The boys started well and after ten minutes had crossed twice through Jack Downie and Mitch Lynch to lead the Sea Eagles 10 nil. Both tries were unconverted and this would prove to be the difference in the end. Tathra were able to bounce back from this, and although the Stallions crossed again, they only led 12 – 10 at half time. Again this try was unconverted. The Stallions must have still been in the sheds, because 30 seconds after the resumption of play Tathra had crossed again and with the conversion were in the lead 16 – 12. Cooma were not done yet and crossed twice through

Murray Jackson and Jack Downie who collected his second. With 25 minutes remaining The Stallions were leading 22 – 16 and although they had scored five tries to three the lack of conversions and not being able to complete sets had kept Tathra in the game. With 15 minutes remaining a one-on-one strip near Cooma’s line saw Tathra score and convert to bring them equal with the Stallions. A hectic 10 minutes ensued and a dropped ball 25 metres out from the Stallions gave Tathra an opportunity to attempt a field goal. As the full time hooter sounded Tathra took their chance and, although the first attempt was charged down, the ball

fell to another Tathra player, who picked up the loose ball and slotted a match winning field goal with no time on the clock. It was a heart breaking loss 23-22 for the boys and can easily be put down to not being able to control the ball in the second half and only getting one try converted. This loss will make it very difficult to make the semis, but with four rounds remaining they cannot afford to lose another game. Best for Cooma on the day were Jack Downie and Todd Williams. The guys have a bye next week and then travel to Narooma the following week.

Under 18s 22-16 loss to Bega

Left: Adam Rodwell, Centre: Austin Riley; Tyler Jones, Right: Luke Ingram for Stallions under 18’s. The Under 18 Stallions travelled to Bega on Sunday to take on the undefeated Bega Roosters on their home ground for a chance of getting square after two narrow losses to them so far this season. After a solid start the bounce of the ball went Bega’s way when a kick ricocheted off one of their defenders into the hands of another who ran 50 metres, only to be cut down by a flying Daniel Douch. Bega were able to score shortly after to take a 4-0 lead. The Stallions had a chance about ten minutes later, pushing for a try on Bega’s line, but came up short. They then gave away a penalty which allowed Bega field position, and they capitalised with a somewhat dubious try and goal to further their lead. They scored again shortly after, down the right side, to lead 14-0.

The Stallions needed to lift if they wanted to make a game of it. Five minutes before half time, on the back of a Bega error, Ned McDonnell was able to barge over under the posts, to make the score 14-6, which it remained until half time. The second half started with both teams leaving nothing in the sheds, playing with plenty of passion. The Stallions gave away a cheap penalty on the last tackle and Bega were able to score a try from dummy half to extend their lead to 14-6, and then it was déjà vu with another try after a penalty, and the score blowing out to 22-6, but with a long time still to play. It took another 12 minutes before Cooma were able to dominate. Following strong runs from Kieren Rodwell and Richard Bensley, the ball spread left and Austin Riley ran onto a great short ball from Josh Steinke to score wide out. Aaron Pidcock

had his kicking boots on, adding the extras. Bega were getting frustrated and gave away a number of penalties in the minutes following and when Adam Rodwell charged onto the ball and over the try line to score, Bega’s lead was cut to just six, with the score now 22-16. In the dying stages of the game the Stallions were given another penalty but couldn’t finish off with a try. The score remained this until full time. Whilst the boys did not get a win on the scoreboard, they won a lot of admirers in the Cooma crowd with their strong display despite frustrating periods during the match. Players Player was awarded to Luke Ingram, and Best and Fairest 3 points awarded jointly to Richard Bensley and Luke Ingram and 1 point to Austin Riley

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Cooma’s own Kailey Tonini will once again be representing our area at an elite level in the Combined High Schools Squash State Championships on August 18. This time the Monaro High School Captain will be travelling to Brisbane, a little bit closer than the flight to New Zealand where she represented NSW last year. Although the talented squash player may have been a bit disappointed with last year’s performance, Kailey is ready to prove herself at this year’s event, stating “I think I’m ready to avenge last year’s performance.” Over the four days of the competition, Kailey will play

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around 10 games of squash, half of these as part of a duo in the doubles competition. “We play so much and it completely ruins you, but it is so much fun!” She said. Kailey has been playing squash for what she calls, “Something sad and ridiculous, like over 10 years.” But she is passionate about the game and really enjoys it, along with her love for football (soccer). “Without Monaro High and all the support I get from the community I wouldn’t be able to represent our region at this level, so I’m really grateful,” she said. We wish Kailey lots of luck and can’t wait to hear about her success when she returns.

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Phoebe Irene, a four-year-old mare raced by Guy Warner, won the Eden Motor Group Maiden Plate of 1600m at the Sapphire Coast racetrack on July 12. The mare is trained by Michael Sparrow at Queanbeyan and was ridden by Michael Travers. She won by .8 of a length from She’s Back, with Lightly Tonightly a further 1.6 lengths back in third place. Phoebe Irene is by Grandera (Ire) from Classic keys. Photo courtesy of Bradley Photos.

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Sunday July 20 saw the South Sydney Under 15 Representative side take on the South Coast Group 16 Under 15 Representative team, down at the Cooma Show Ground. The local boys lost to the Sydney-siders 50-10.

This annual event began years ago, when the Rabbitohs would travel to Jindabyne to partake in a few days skiing before playing against a team of Jindabyne lads. Since Jindabyne no longer enters a rugby league team in the local comp, the Sydney team has been making the trip to Cooma to

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