Thursday October 9 , 2008
ISSN 1835-0283
Nhill Community News P.O. Box 88, Nhill, VIC 3418
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Call for State to declare position on drought relief REGIONAL businesses and farmers have called on the State Government to declare its position on drought reliThe Wimmera Development Association (WDA) said today it had joined with drought-affected businesses to seek clarity from the State on whether it would extend Exceptional Circumstances relief in line with the Federal Government. WDA Business Recovery Officer Stephen Graetz said the State’s support of the Exceptional Circumstances scheme had historically been in the guise of municipal rate relief, water bill rebates and rural financial counselling services. With rate payments now due, Mr Graetz said business had been left wondering whether this relief would continue until March, 2009. “The Federal Government extended the Exceptional Circumstances relief to farmers and small business back in August – almost two months ago,” Mr Graetz said. “But still no commitment from the State Government.” Mr Graetz said he’d spoken with business owners who were operating under “immense pressure”.
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“A couple of months ago, Western Victoria was gearing up for a reasonable harvest and businesses were preparing to bridge the gap until after the harvest when farmers would be in a position to begin spending again. But with no rain, it looks like another tough year ahead.” Mr Graetz said rural financial counselling services were also in doubt, with the State Government unlikely to re-fund counsellors based in Horsham. “This service is still very much in demand in drought-affected areas, and removing them now when they’re so needed would strike a real blow.” Mr Graetz said it was important for the State Government to make a commitment now so that droughtaffected businesses and families could plan for the months ahead. “We now call on the Government to invest what is a relatively small amount of money in our primary industries and the businesses that rely so heavily upon them. “In touch times, country communities tend to stick together in a remarkable show of support. We would like to see our government continue to provide its support where it is most needed.”
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SEVERAL volunteers at the Nhill Drought Resource Centre (NDRC) have been nominated for the 2008 Herald Sun, and Sunday Herald Sun Pride of Australia Medal in the ‘mateship’ category. For this small group of quiet achievers, the volunteer work they perform for those who use the NDRC has not gone unnoticed. The NDRC group has been nominated in the Australian, or group of Australians category, who have demonstrated loyalty and goodwill to others, pulling together to achieve a common good, especially when times are tough. Without a doubt these volunteers are truly deserving of their nomination. Their dedication to the NDRC is something that the whole Nhill and district community can be proud. The group of nominees are: Shona Hoffrichter, Helen Schwarz, Pauline McCracken, Susan Krelle & Carl Krelle. Shona, Helen and Susan are volunteers from the Women’s Lounge Social Group, co-ordinated by West Wimmera Health Service social worker Pauline McCraken. Carl helps the group as a volunteer with the Social Work Department with Pauline. The NDRC group has made it through to the final three nominated in their category. The winners of the medals will be announced in Melbourne at the MCG on Tuesday, 21st October, 2008 and we wish them well in their nomination.
Taking pride in their stride and quiet achievements are (L-R)Shona Hoffrichter, Helen Schwarz, Carl Krelle, Pauline McCracken and Susan Krelle Photo courtesy Herald Sun newspaper
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Word of the Week naif \nah-EEF; ny-\, adjective: 1. Naive. 2. A naive or inexperienced person. It is only very naif critics who think that all one’s influences must be contemporary. — John Fowles, Wormholes Their money-grubbing game: they feign a tragic past and prey on the sympathies of unsuspecting naifs, fishing for bank account numbers or photocopies of passports. — Nathalie Atkinson, “Con heir”, Toronto Life, September 1, 2003 Naif comes from French, from Old French naif, “naive, natural, just born,” from Latin nativus, “native, rustic,” literally “born, inborn, natural,” from Latin nativus, “inborn, produced by birth,” from natus, past participle of nasci, “to be born.”
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What was that again? Volunteers attend workshop at Murtoa ALZHEIMER’S The Musical is coming to Dimboola and Rainbow all the way from the Seniors Festival in Melbourne. With generous support from The Department of Planning and Community Development and Nhill Neighbourhood House, Alzheimer’s The Musical is being brought to Dimboola Secondary College on Wednesday 22nd October and Rainbow Mecca on Thursday 23rd October with performances 2pm and 8pm at each location. Bookings are essential and can be made at the Hindmarsh Shire Council on 53911811. Writer and performer in Alzheimer’s the Musical, Maureen Sherlock stated, “After a quick nana nap the oldest swingers in town are hot to trot with a riotous performance of ‘senior moments’ and golden oldies in stand up, sketch and song. This is a play for all the ages not just the oldies.” Performers Maureen Sherlock, Lyn Shakespeare and Carole Yelland believe growing old disgracefully is the only way to go! All of the performers have a long list of credentials in performing and writing in both plays and television. “We are very fortunate that they are able to come to Dimboola and Rainbow to perform”, said event organiser Alison Ey. Partnering this special event are the Hindmarsh Shire Council, West Wimmera Health Service, Wimmera Health Care Group and Alzheimer’s Australia – Vic. Alzheimer’s The Musical see it again and again and again – maybe for the first time!
On Friday, September, 5 four very dedicated volunteers from the Nhill Drought and Resource Centre (NDRC) made an early start to attend a Regional Festivals Conference at Murtoa. The aim of the day was to learn new skills and to take the opportunity to network with other attendees. The attendees came from far and wide, including Torquay, Daylesford, Hopetoun, Ballarat, Horsham and many places in between. Keynote speakers included Cr. Darren McCubbin, Mayor of Wellington Shire who is a Festival Director and Performer, and Mr Ian Pidd, an Artist Director. Their presentations were very informative and gave our volunteers an insight into how to go about applying for funding for a festival and what kind of festivals have
failed in funding. Sue Krelle, a NDRC volunteer stated, “On a personal level, I found that the most valuable piece of information shared was if you are in doubt about your project being eligible, consult the relevant guidelines, and speak to someone from the Grants Panel.”. As part of the day’s event, the local indigenous people gave a series of short dance presentations which were enjoyed by all in attendance. In the afternoon, there were several workshops with historical, youth, environmental and arts & community celebration themes. With having four attendees at the Conference the group were able to have at least one volunteer attending each workshop, giving them the opportunity to attend two workshops each.
“As a whole, the day was very informative and well worth the trip to Murtoa,” said Sue. “The luncheon provided was well catered for and enjoyed by all.” As an added treat later in the day, the ladies took the opportunity to stay on and participate in the “Birds in the Bush” pampering evening. This was an opportunity to participate in several miniworkshops of cookery demonstrations (and tastings), mini-massages, mocktails, herbal remedies, tai chi, body-shape fashions and card-making. The opportunity was also available for blood pressure and blood sugar health checks. At the conclusion of the evening, all participants received a “pamper pack” and a delicious supper was served. A long day but well worth the travel for the volunteers.
Roses galore at Rose Show THE Annual Rose Show is to be held on Friday 31st October in the Uniting Hall, Nhill, again hosted by the local Twilight Branch of Country Women’s Association (TBCWA). This year the TBCWA will continue with a novice section for rose enthusiasts who have not previously won a prize, including exhibits for: Three Roses (not rosebuds) Distinct; One Rose Red Shade; One Rose Pink Shade; One Rose any colour; One Full Bloom Rose; One David Austin or Old Fashion Rose, container of roses mixed colours and container of roses one colour. The TBCWA are seeking, and looking forward to seeing lots of new exhibitors. Interested particpants are welcome to collect a schedule from either Nhill Nursery or Lowana. Entries close 9.00 am on the Friday morning at the Uniting Church Hall. Exhibits are to be staged by 10.30 am, please check with Dawn Bell on 5391 5226, if you need any information on presentation and staging of entries. As well as the new novice section, there are sections for a large variety of roses, cut flowers and pot plants, with some minor alterations to previous years. A ‘Champion Rose of the Show’ will be awarded, and of course prizes for the various sections, courtesy of Nhill Twilight Branch members, and also local sponsors – Earthly Treasurers, Nhill Post Office and Jennifer Meek Gifts & Antiques – to whom we are grateful. The two Novelty sections this year will be for: a) Favourite doll and b) Egg cup. Please note doors open at 1 pm for Avonlea, Iona & Day Centre clients. Public entry time is 1.30 pm. A tasty afternoon tea will be available throughout the afternoon. “Lockhard Almonds” with their range of almonds, a variety of nuts, dried fruit and honey will be available for purchase. Julie Twigg will also have her beautiful range of jewellery on display and for purchase.
Janine Clark (Lowan Community Health Nurse) checks the blood pressure and sugar levels for Michael Emson this week at the Nhill Drought and Resource Centre. Janine checked approximately 20 people who took advantage of this free health check service, available for all the community from 10:00am until 12 noon every three months.
Telstra’s new smarter, greener, together website: how much carbon can you save? CLIMATE change is one of the biggest challenges of our time. A recent study has found telecommunications could help reduce Australia’s carbon emissions by almost 5% per year, or around 27 million carbon tonnes, by 2015.(1) Telstra has launched a new website that allows people to calculate how much carbon they could save by simply using telecommunications like video conferencing, rather
than flying or driving to meetings. The site also highlights seven opportunities for telecommunications to reduce carbon emission, some that are for the future, and others that people can make use of now. For example, information on video conferencing, how to make a video call, and recycling your mobile phone. The site is hosted on Telstra’s nowwearetalking
website which is designed to increase the level of public discourse about the future of telecommunications in Australia. The site allows visitors to openly discuss debate and contribute to this vital issue. Telstra’s new smarter, greener, together site helps build awareness about how telecommunications can help Australia tackle climate change. www.nowwearetalking.com.au/ carbon
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Jo ‘Getz’ the chance for a car BUSINESS Nhill and Ace Radio stations, 3WM and Mixx FM, joined forces last week to promote six participating Business Nhill members.
All smiles from Jo Hiscock, pictured above at Driscoll, McIllree and Dickinson where she works. Jo won the key during the Meet Every Listener promotion, and now has the opportinity to win a new Hyhundai Getz.
A live broadcast took place in Goldsworthy Park. The promotion, ‘Meet Every Listener’ was held over three hours as Mix FM breakfast announcer Emma Hinkley chatted with each business and Business Nhill president Wendy Robins. The six business on the day were; Nhill IGA Supermarket, Jennifer Meek Giftware, Jim’s Butchery, Donna Lidner Footwear, Pumpkin Head Fruit and Veg, and the Sitting Duck Café all agreed it was a very successful day. The names of shoppers, who bought from the participating stores during
the promotion, were placed in a barrel for one lucky shopper’s name to be drawn. The lucky shopper on the day was Joanne Hiscock. Joanne received a key to be in the final draw for her chance to new Hyundai Getz car. Joanne was informed of her win by a friend who was listening to the radio. Another ‘Meet Every Listener ’ promotional campaign for another six Business Nhill members will be held in November. The promotion ends in two months. Another promotional idea from Business Nhill is the Business Nhill cheque. This idea, the brainwave of Anne Dickinson, will soon be available for indecisive shoppers who don’t know what to buy for a gift etc., but want to make sure their money is spent in Nhill, therefore supporting retailers and business in this area. Outlets for the cheque will be made public over the next few weeks.. In a show of gratitude, Business Nhill president Wendy Robins will present Anne Dickinson with the first Nhill cheque on Monday.
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Murray Darling Drought Bus visits Dimboola and Nhill WITH some uncertainty towards the season’s finish it seems timely that the Murray Darling Drought Bus will be visiting the Dimboola township on Wednesday 15 October and Nhill A and P Show on 16 October. Joanne Thomas, Drought Coordinator with the Hindmarsh Shire Council, said “The Murray Darling Drought Bus will be stationed on the property of Brad and Laureen Miles at 91 Nhill Road, Dimboola from 8.30am.” “I encourage everyone to come along, share a
cuppa and talk with the Rural Financial Counsellors and Centrelink Rural Service Officers,” Joanne explained. “This is an excellent opportunity to ask questions and get some information. Guest speakers include Darren Jones from Saxton Rural Traders. Darren is a local agronomist, who will talk about local agronomy issues and planning for next seasons cropping program. Nathan Macdonald from the Department of Sustainability and Environment will present on the changes to the native vegetation policy
and their impacts on agricultural businesses.” From lunchtime, the Murray Darling Drought Bus will move to the car park directly behind the Dimboola CFA building where a BBQ lunch will be supplied by the Hindmarsh Shire Council. The Hindmarsh Shire encourages residents to visit the Murray Darling Drought Bus while it is in the area. It is an opportunity for seniors, farmers, business owners and community members to enquire about support in relation to coping with the drought and climate change.
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(L-R) Sharon Schwarz (Ace Radio) with Business Nhill member Donna Lidner.
Community events calendar for
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10 Nhill Cinema - Make it Happen (PG) 8:00pm Sun 12 Nhill Golf Club - WWHS Ambose Thur 16 Nhill A & P Show Sat 16 Burn Out com Nhill Aerodrome Sat 18 Netherby Primary School Closing Celebrations - Meet & Greet 2:00pm Sun 19 Rodney Vincent Fri 24 Nhilll college school fete Sun 26 Save the Children Garden Walk Oct 31 Rose Show - Uniting Church Hall ATTENTION ALL CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS To help everyone plan for a well attended event, place your forthcoming function in the Hindmarsh Happenings. The Hindmarsh Shire Council also encourage any person, group or organisation who anticipate holding an event, function, dance etc. to write details in a diary held at the front desk of the shire offices, to help avoid such events clashing with one another.
Hindmarsh Shire attending local Agricultural Shows An invitation is extended to visit the Hindmarsh Shire display at each of the local agricultural shows. Rainbow, Tuesday 14 October 2008 Jeparit, Wednesday 15 October 2008 Nhill, Thursday 16 October 2008 Dimboola, Saturday 18 October 2008 Various Departments of Hindmarsh Shire will have displays and representatives will be on hand to assist with your queries. John Hicks Chief Executive Officer
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• Nhill Community News Quote of the week Equal amounts of dark chocolate and white chocolate makes a balance diet.
New books at Nhill Library this week 1 The Private Patient by P.D. James. Quick flick: When the notorious investigative journalist Rhoda Gradwyn booked into Mr Chandler-Powell’s private clinic in Dorset for the removal of a disfiguring and long-standing facial scar, she had every prospect of a successful operation by a distinguished surgeon, a week’s peaceful convalescence in one of Dorset’s most beautiful manor houses and the beginning of a new life. She was never to leave Cheverell Manor alive. 2 Creative Quilting With Beads: Bags, Aprons, Mini-Quilts & More by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader. Quick flick: Quilters will welcome this idea-packed resource with 24 projects that will open up a new realm of creative potential. The illustrated basics section covers a variety of ways to affix beads to textiles. A quilting primer is included, too, as a helpful refresher. But most of all, stitchers will enjoy experimenting with the featured techniques and making a retro-chic throw pillow, fabric greeting card with appliqued flowers and seed beads, and miniature wall quilt of a stylized bird. 3 Swan Peak by James Lee Burke. Quick flick: Detective Robicheaux is far from his New Iberia roots, attempting to relax in the untouched wilderness of rural Montana. He, his wife, and his buddy Clete Purcel have retreated to stay at an old friend’s ranch, hoping to spend their days fishing and enjoying their distance from the harsh, gritty landscape of Louisiana postKatrina. But the serenity is quickly shattered when two college students are found brutally murdered in the hills behind where the Robicheauxs and Purcel are staying. 4 The Assassin by Stephen Coonts. Quick flick: While on the trail of Al Qaeda lieutenant Abu Qasim, ex-burglar turned CIA operative Tommy Carmellini photographs an American mobster boarding a yacht in the harbor of the island of Capri. Tommy’s boss, Jake Grafton, sends him to find the link, if there is one, between the mobster, Fioratti, and Al Qaeda. Meanwhile Fioratti is busy planning a terror-for-hire strike that will make him rich beyond the dreams of avarice. 5 Grits by Niall Griffiths. Quick flick: In the late 1990s, a group of young drifters find themselves together on the coast of Wales. They explore and attempt to overcome the yearnings and addictions that brought them this place, promiscuity, drugs, petty crime, the intense and angry search for the meaning which they feel life is lacking at the end of this momentous century. 6 Blood Ties by Sam Hayes. Quick flick: It is January 1992. A baby girl is left alone for a moment long enough for a mother to dash into a shop, and long enough for a child to be taken. Thirteen years later, solicitor Robert Knight’s stepdaughter wins a place at a prestigious London school for the gifted. The only puzzle is his wife Erin’s reaction. Why is she so reluctant to let Ruby go? As Erin grows more evasive, Robert can’t help but feel she has something to hide, and when he stumbles on mysterious letters, he discovers she has been lying to him. Somewhere in his wife’s past lies a secret a shocking secret that threatens to destroy everything! 7 The Essential Lighting Manual For Photographers by Chris Weston. Quick flick: Technical information covered includes: methods of metering light and achieving correct exposure, and why reflectors are so important the use of natural daylight, both indoors and out the use of artificial light and creative techniques to push photographic results beyond the realms of the snapshot. 8 More Softies: 22 New Friends for You to Sew and Crochet. Quick flick: Following the huge success of Softies come More Softies, with lots of new quirky, cute and cuddly dolls for you to make at home. 9 Light And Mood In Watercolour by David Curtis. Quick flick: Leading watercolourist reveals the secrets behind his atmospheric, light-filled paintings. Watercolour is ideal for capturing the transient effects of light and, with compact and lightweight materials, is the perfect medium for plein-air painting. 10 Sock And Glove by Miyako Kanamori. Quick flick: ‘Sock and Glove’ presents thirteen delightful softy projects that are quick to make - and certain to amuse and delight. Full of individuality and mischief, these stuffed creations are all pieced together from ordinary socks, gloves and mittens.
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Walk injury free this Walktober DURING Walktober, walkers can better enjoy the benefits walking offers and learn how to avoid associated injuries thanks to a new fact sheet developed by Smartplay. Prepared with Diabetes Australia – Vic and Go for your Life, the Preventing Walking Injuries Fact Sheet offers practical advice for walking and the considerations that need to be undertaken to prevent injury. Sports Physician and Sports Medicine Australia (Victorian Branch) President, Dr David Bolzonello, says this resource provides all people with the tools to be active. “With Australia in the midst of an obesity epidemic, being active is as important as ever. Walking provides the easiest and most accessible way for all people to exercise, whether it be for recreation, social, health or transport reasons,” said Dr Bolzonello.
· Start walking gradually, increasing the length of stride and pace as you go. · Use the right technique. Walk at a steady pace, swing your arms freely and stand as straight as you can. Poor posture and exaggerated movements can contribute to injury. · Where possible walk on a clear, smooth, even and reasonably soft surface, like grass. If you must walk on uneven surfaces ensure you take extra care and keep a close watch on where you place your feet with each stride. · Wear light, loose, comfortable clothing. · In warm weather, protect yourself from the sun with sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat. · In cool weather, layer clothing so you can easily remove outer layers as your body warms up. · Avoid walking immediately after meals, if unwell, during the hottest part of the day or in extreme weather conditions.
Picture climate change and paint it INTERNATIONAL aid agency Oxfam is inviting Australians to create their own piece of art that tells a story about the effect climate change is having on the developing world. The artwork will be used as part of the Oxfam Canvas for Change project, which will feature artworks from members of the general public from all over the world. Entries will form part of an online gallery. The best will be used at the crucial United Nations Meeting in Poznan, Poland, in December, and others will be made into postcards and posters for Oxfam’s climate change campaign. Some canvases will be exhibited in Australia and throughout the world over the coming year. A separate category for post-secondary students will see the winning work displayed in Poznan as part of Oxfam’s global exhibition urging Australian and world leaders to take strong action when they meet to negotiate climate change solutions. Oxfam Australia director of policy James Ensor said the project was part of Oxfam Australia’s campaign to invite people to ‘think bigger than our backyard’ – to recognise climate change as a serious humanitarian issue as well as an environmental issue. “Drought and extreme weather have already begun to cost thousands of lives in developing countries,” Mr Ensor said. “We’re inviting all Australians to
Talking books Great for those long trips in the car!! Nhill Library hours Tues 2:00pm - 5:30pm Wed 2:00pm - 5:30pm Thurs 2:00pm - 5:30pm Fri 2:00pm - 6:30pm Sat 10:00 - 12 noon
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“However, being unprepared when walking can lead to injury. Good preparation is needed to reduce injury risks. “Good preparation can be as simple as warming up, starting gradually, using the right technique, knowing when to walk and wearing the correct clothing and footwear,” said Dr Bolzonello. Advice on choosing the right walking shoes to reduce injury risks and how to approach walking if you have diabetes is also provided in the fact sheet. To prevent walking injuries Smartplay, Sports Medicine Australia’s sports injury prevention program, funded by VicHealth and the Department of Planning and Community Development (Sport and Recreation Victoria) offers the following tips: · Always warm up and cool down by walking slowly. Remember to stretch your leg muscles, particularly your calves and thighs.
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participate in a global project to highlight these devastating impacts on some of the poorest people in the world, and to tell the stories of the resilience and resourcefulness of people who are adapting to this great challenge of our time.” Within the Pacific region, people living in low-lying islands and river deltas are already experiencing the negative results of climate change, including rising seas and salt water inundation. This contributes to crop losses, destruction of fresh water sources and flooding. The nation of Kiribati faces the prospect of disappearing completely, as do other low-lying islands in the Pacific, including those in Papua New Guinea, Tuvalu, and the Marshall Islands. “These Pacific nations have among the lightest carbon footprints in the world, whereas Australia has one of the highest per capita,” Mr Ensor said. He said the artwork could represent the climate change impacts faced by communities, tell the story of them adapting to climate change – from building a sea wall to planting droughtresistant crops - or look at opportunities and possibilities for the future. The closing date for post-secondary students is Monday 20 October. For all other entries the deadline is Monday 17 November. For further information, including artwork specifications and educational resources on climate change, go to www.oxfam.org.au/canvas
You don’t have to give your name when giving crime information to Crime Stoppers and Crime Stoppers does not have caller ID. The Police and Crime Stoppers publicly thank the people of Victoria as a whole for their ongoing support and encourage everyone to continue their active participation in the fight against crime. Persons who provide information can be satisfied that they have greatly assisted the fight against crime even though they didn’t provide their name.
Reflections of the past 1891 Tuesday 12 May 1891 On Sunday Mrs Elizabeth Perkins, a very old colonist aged 73, died at the residence of her daughter Mrs Jos. Bullus of Nhill. She came to Nhill about twelve months ago to live with her daughter. Friday 15 May 1891 There was little demand for the allotments of Crown land offered at auction at Nhill on Wednesday, no offers at all for land at Nhill, Lorquon, Warraquil West, Yanac-a-Yanac or Broughton township allotments. About the only competition was for three lots at Netherby Allotment 4 Section 1 near the State School. Ni Ni was bought by Martin Long for £4. The Netherby allotments 1, 7, and 8 Section 4 (each a quarter of an acre) were purchased respectively by Harriet Glück at £21, (Bought by Mrs Glück on behalf of her husband who could not buy, having assigned his Estate), V. Hitchcox £17 and S.G. Fitzell £10. Tuesday 19 May 1891 Birth: Duthie – On 10th May at Ballarat East, the wife of J.A. Duthie of Lorquon, of a daughter. Insolvency: Henry Alfred Davis, Nhill, baker. Debts £661, Assets £394. Causes of insolvency – losses by fire, adverse judgment in Supreme Court, and pressure of creditors. Tuesday 19 May 1891 At the Annual Meeting of the Nhill A. & P. Society Mr William Macdonald was elected President – nominated by the ex President Mr R. Hensley, seconded by Mr Murdie, elected unanimously. Mr S. Farmers was elected vicepresident. Of thirteen nominations for a town committee of ten persons, H.I. Farrell was one of three not elected. Friday 22 May 1891 Advertisement – H.I. Farrell still the Nhill agent for West Bros. Celebrated Goulburn Valley Nurseries…He was one of the speakers at a public meeting convened to consider the desirability otherwise of lighting the Nhill township with electricity. Tuesday 26 May 1891 Funeral Notice – The friends of the late Ernest Wilhelm Jungfer are respectfully invited to follow the remains to the Nhill Cemetery. The Funeral will leave the residence of Mr Sporn at 3 o’clock this day. Bartlett & Jeisman Undertakers. (Death was the result of an accident to his knee in his employment at Spron’s foundry two weeks before his death. He was 22 years of age…and (N.F.P. Friday 5th June) ‘Thanks. We beg to sincerely thank the Nhill friends of our late dearly beloved son, Ernest Jungfer, also the bandsmen and members of the Old fellows Lodge, for their kindness in showing their respect to his memory by following his remains to their late resting place, the Nhill Cemetery, on 26 th May 1891. E.W. Jungfer, Stockwell, South Australia). Friday 29 May 1891 Death: Cunningham – On the 21st May at her late residence, Broughton, Catherine Cunningham, the dearly beloved mother of Agnes L. McDonald and Sophia A. Cunningham. Aged 76 years. (She was living with her son-in-law at Ballarook, her remains were interred at the Bleak House Cemetery). Mr H.I. Farrell has working on his Mallee holding, near this town, a small plough that has attracted much interest…The implement is about 7 feet long and weighs only half a hundred weight, the beam and handles are wood and the principal iron parts are chilled steel…It is easily drawn by one horse and would be particularly serviceable in orchards and vineyards…It being so light, a small boy could handle it. The price, delivered at Nhill is only £3.15.0, it is an American design, and is known as the Oliver plough…
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Nominations called for rural women’s award - closing soon VICTORIANS are being invited by the Brumby Government to recognise, reward and encourage women involved in primary industries by nominating them for the 2009 Rural Industries Research and D e v e l o p m e n t Corporation (RIRDC) Rural Women’s Award. Agriculture Minister Joe Helper said entries needed to be lodged soon as nominations would be closing on World Rural Women’s Day, October 15. “Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Award is open to all women involved in primary industries, whether it’s working in horticulture, cropping,
fisheries, forestry, livestock or natural resource management,” Mr Helper said. “The Rural Women’s Award is a fantastic opportunity to develop women in primary industries professionally and personally, to inspire others and to make a difference in their community.” The Victorian winner will be rewarded with a $10,000 bursary to help support their leadership development as well as a ticket to attend the Australian Institute of Company Director’s Course. The bursary can be used for formal training in leadership and business
management; overseas study tours; networking at forums and conferences to grow your knowledge of innovations, industries and markets; developing educational and promotional campaigns; developing training programs and information technology; or publishing books. An announcement will be made for the winner in March 2009, who will then be eligible for the National Rural Woman of the Year Award later in the year. Victoria’s 2008 Winner Lisa Mahon said winning the award was a real achievement and helped her to research new harvesting technology, which would be
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beneficial for small to medium sized farmers. “The bursary enabled me to take a study tour of New Zealand and Australia looking at different harvesting methods as well as expanding our grower’s group,” Ms Mahon said. “After inspecting several types of machines used in New Zealand, I found one in particular that I liked and subsequently placed an order to use on my own crops. “Winning the award has
been a valuable experience and I would encourage other women in rural areas to submit an application.” This initiative is proudly supported by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and run nationally by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC). Entry forms are available on the website www.ruralwomensaward. gov.au or by phoning the DPI Customer Service Centre on 136 186.
Has your group decided? The next committee meeting of the Nhill and District Back To, Steering Committee will be held on Monday, October 20.. The committee would like any group who hasn’t replied to letters sent out during July and August, asking if they would like to be included in the planning of the weeks’ program next year, to do so before the next meeting. The committee requires your replies to enable the planning to proceed. The planning is in full swing now and the committee would like to include every request, so please reply now if you wish to be included in the “Back To” program. The committee is also looking for profiles and photos of locals who have left the district and “made it” in the wider world. Talk “around the bush”, since the last committee meeting has made it obvious that there are many who have succeeded in the world around us. The committee wishes to acknowledge and give credit to these “ex” locals during the “Back To”, next October, so please write up a profile on your son, daughter, parent, relation or friend and send it to the “Back To Nhill and District Committee” P.O. Box 30 Nhill 3418 or email to backtonhill@hotmail.com
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Back off on crop topping Seven-year investment to malting barley crops help farmers manage THE use of the herbicide glyphosate on malting barley crops close to harvest has come under fire from a leading maltster and brewing company amid chemical regulatory and health concerns potentially risking loss of important export markets. Department of Primary Industries Barley Industry Development Officer, Mary Raynes said the practice of late applications of herbicides for weed management and crop desiccation has been known to occur in Canada and Australia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chemical residues from offlabel or inappropriate use of chemicals on barley crops can have serious consequences for both Australian growers and export markets,â&#x20AC;? Ms Raynes said. Dr Doug Stewart, Technical Manager of Joe White Maltings in Adelaide said that the principal scientist from Heineken International, Dr Albert Doderer, had expressed serious concerns that chemicals such as glyphosate
may be applied to barley crops when the grain was still actively filling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Glyphosate has the potential to form nitrosamines, which are carcinogenic,â&#x20AC;? Dr Stewart said. Dr Stewart said that Dr. Doderer is actively campaigning against off-label use of chemicals for malting barley by either paddock application or in storage. He is sending a worldwide message that is a serious issue and Heineken do not want to buy grain that contains chemical residue. Dr Stewart said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that all chemicals applied to barley crops are registered for the application and that label rates are strictly followed and withholding period are adhered to. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Growers planning to desiccate barley crops to control weeds with the intention of marketing the grain for human consumption either domestically or overseas, are strongly urged to follow label recommendation
and withholding periods, not only to protect the Australian export market but also the entire Australian barley industry,â&#x20AC;? Dr Stewart said. Ms Raynes said that the Federal government regulates the use of agrichemicals for grain crops by setting maximum residue limits (MRLs), and all grain receival companies were bound by this regulation when accepting grain at storage receival sites. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When grain is delivered to a receival site and the grower signs a weight note, the grower is signing a statutory declaration confirming the grain has only been exposed to registered products,â&#x20AC;? Ms Raynes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In terms of affecting overseas markets, if a chemical is not licensed for use on a crop, then its delivery is illegal,â&#x20AC;? she said. For further information please contact Barley Industry Development Officer, Mary Raynes at Department of Primary Industries in Horsham on (03) 5362 2111.
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changing climate variability AT a time when Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farmers are under increasing pressure from extreme weather conditions (particularly a less reliable and reducing rainfall) Land & Water Australia has committed to seven years of research investment to generate essential climate knowledge. The need for adaptive management strategies in a highly variable and changing climate has never been greater. LWA believes this investment will yield huge dividends for farmers and ensure the Managing Climate Variability Program can confidently embark on a significant work program to better equip farmers with forecasting information at a scale and within a timeframe to be of real practical assistance to farmers. In announcing the decision, the Chairman of the Board of Land & Water Australia, Bobbie Brazil, said the research investment would improve the quality of forecasting and climate predictions needed by farmers to make critical decisions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Australia has one of the most variable climates in the world,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And climate change is expected to increase this variability.â&#x20AC;? Climate variability is experienced in Australia through droughts, floods and fires. Reducing rainfall reliability under climate
change is expected to increase water-security problems in southern and eastern Australia, threatening productivity of farms and forestry. Queensland coastal environments are expected to come under increasing threats from sealevel rise and storms. Bobbie Brazil said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Board has identified that there is a need to make long-term commitments to key areas of innovation to maintain capacity and momentum in the research community.â&#x20AC;? To sustain productive rural industries and protect the environment, the Managing Climate Variability Program will invest to improve the forecasts that managers rely on to make critical decisions such as water resource allocation, planting and harvesting, and the purchase and sale of livestock. These decisions need reliable and accurate short to medium term forecasts (seasonal, annual, decadal). The program will also develop tools that enable farmers to better manage risks and exploit opportunities from our variable climate. Land & Water Australia, in collaboration with Grains Research & Development Corporation, Dairy Australia, Meat & Livestock Australia, Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, Sugar Research & Development Corporation and
the Australian Government through the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry, has been investing in improving forecasting and riskmanagement tools over many years. This decision extends the Corporationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existing three-year commitment to seven years, and Land & Water Australia will continue to lead investment in this area through till 2014. The extension of the Managing Climate Variability Program responds to the national Climate Change Research Strategy for Primary Industries, being led by Land & Water Australia on behalf of the Primary Industries State Agencies, the Commonwealth, CSIRO and Rural Research and Development Corporations. The development of this Strategy is the first time that all states, the Commonwealth, CSIRO and rural industry research investors have joined forces to respond to an issue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Land & Water Australia recognises the value of collaborating with other investors in addressing issues that impact across the landscape and across rural industries. It is hoped that this decision to extend the life of the Managing Climate Variability Program will consolidate support from other investors also,â&#x20AC;? Chairman Brazil said.
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Across 1- Anthology of artwork; 6Yemen neighbor; 10- Ollie's partner; 14- Michelangelo work; 15- Ascended, flower; 16- Brass wind instrument; 17- Senior; 18- Pointed end; 19- Chemical used on trees; 20- Midday nap; 22Immensity; 24- Center Ming; 26- Extensive plain; 27Cocktail; 31- Connections; 32- Leaden; 33- "Siddhartha" author; 36- Female rabbit; 39- Writer Sarah ___ Jewett; 40- Watery animal fluid; 41Exactly; 42- Plaything; 43Uncovered; 44- Illumination; 45- Vitality; 46- Under discussion; 48- Views; 51Open mesh fabric; 52Downpours; 54- Battle; 59Woeful word; 60- Chow; 62Coniferous evergreen forest; 63- Temple; 64- Hill toy; 65Mistake; 66- Very, in Versailles; 67- Tennis units; 68- Grass-like plant; Down 1- Primates with short tails or no tail; 2- Taylor of "Mystic Pizza"; 3- "Venerable" English monk; 4- Western Indians; 5- Shrine to self-sacrifice; 6- Tolkien ogre; 7- Pouting grimace; 8- Orgs.; 9- Patronage based on family; 10- Seals; 11- Bell-shaped flower; 12- Become less intense, die off; 13- Not any; 21- Penlight battery; 23- Lacoste of tennis; 25- Orange-brown earth pigment; 27- Ammo; 28- Dynamic start?; 29- Whimsically comical; 30- Night before; 34- Before; 35- Largest country in Africa; 36- Canines; 37- Island of Hawaii; 38Kitchen addition; 40- Monotony; 41- ___ the season...; 43- Twining stem; 44- Understatement; 45- Stanzas; 47- Gumshoe; 48- Word with panel or energy; 49- Type of camera shot, from on high; 50- Stagnant; 52- 27th president of the U.S; 53- Let it stand; 55- Female horse; 56- Feathered creature; 57- Excited; 58- Shipping deduction; 61- Radical '60s org.;
• Nhill Community Classifieds Nhill Lawn Tennis Club Inc Draw – 2008-2009 Season Round 1: October 11th Winiam v Diapur (1-4) Netherby v Boyeo Maroon (5-8) Nhill v Lowan Stars (9-12) Bye: Boyeo Gold Duty: Netherby Round 2: October 18th Diapur v Boyeo Gold (5-8) Boyeo Maroon v Winiam (9-12) Lowan Stars v Netherby (1-4) Bye: Nhill Duty: Boyeo Maroon Round 3: October 25th Winiam v Nhill (9-12) Boyeo Gold v Lowan Stars (1-4) Diapur v Boyeo Maroon (5-8) Bye: Netherby Duty: Nhill Round 4: November 1st Nhill v Netherby (9-12) Lowan Stars v Winiam (5-8) Boyeo Maroon v Boyeo Gold (1-4) Bye: Diapur Duty: Winiam Round 5: November 8th Netherby v Winiam (9-12) Nhill v Boyeo Gold (5-8) Lowan Stars v Diapur (1-4) Bye: Boyeo Maroon Duty: Boyeo Gold Round 6: November 15th Boyeo Gold v Netherby (9-12) Diapur v Nhill (1-4) Boyeo Maroon v Lowan Stars (5-8) Bye: Winiam Duty: Lowan Stars Sunday 16th November Wimmera Tennis Council - Regional Challenge. Round 7: November 22nd Winiam v Boyeo Gold (1-4) Netherby v Diapur (9-12) Nhill v Boyeo Maroon (5-8) Bye: Lowan Stars Duty: Diapur Round 8: November 29th Diapur v Winiam (9-12) Boyeo Maroon v Netherby (1-4) Lowan Stars v Nhill (5-8) Bye: Boyeo Gold Duty: Netherby Round 9: December 6th Boyeo Gold v Diapur (9-12) Winiam v Boyeo Maroon (1-4) Netherby v Lowan Stars (5-8) Bye Nhill Duty: Boyeo Maroon Round 10: December 13th Nhill v Winiam (1-4) Lowan Stars v Boyeo Gold (9-12) Boyeo Maroon v Diapur (5-8) Bye: Netherby Duty: Nhill Sunday 14th December Junior Tournament. Harvest Break – Mowing Duty. January 17th – Winiam January 24th – Boyeo Gold Round 11: January 31st Netherby v Nhill (1-4) Winiam v Lowan Stars (5-8) Boyeo Gold v Boyeo Maroon (9-12) Bye: Diapur Duty: Lowan Stars Round 12: February 7th Winiam v Netherby (5-8) Boyeo Gold v Nhill (9-12) Diapur v Lowan Stars (1-4) Bye: Boyeo Maroon Duty: Diapur Round 13: February 14th Netherby v Boyeo Gold (1-4) Nhill v Diapur (5-8) Lowan Stars v Boyeo Maroon (9-12) Bye: Winiam Duty: Netherby Round 14: February 21st Boyeo Gold v Winiam (5-8) Diapur v Netherby (9-12) Boyeo Maroon v Nhill (1-4) Bye: Lowan Stars Duty: Boyeo Maroon Round 15: February 28th Winiam v Diapur (1-4) Netherby v Boyeo Maroon (5-8) Nhill v Lowan Stars (9-12) Bye: Boyeo Gold Duty: Nhill Semi Finals: March 14th 1st Semi Final - 3rd v 4th 2nd Semi Final - 1st v 2nd Duty: Winiam Preliminary Final: March 21st Duty: All Grand Final: March 28th Duty: All
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Future farming grants to help councils tackle weeds A new Brumby Government program will assist local councils to tackle invasive species by providing grants to individual councils to manage weeds on local roads, Minister for Agriculture, Joe Helper, announced today. In Tatura for a meeting of the Future Farming Advisory Panel, Mr Helper said under the new program local councils would be eligible for interim grants which would go towards managing invasive species on roads managed by that council. “The Brumby Government is taking action to support councils to perform on-the-ground pest and weed management and this new program will deliver immediate grants to councils to ensure they can continue to effectively manage invasive pest,” Mr Helper said. “We know that roadside pest management is complex and that’s why we’ve been working closely with Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) on the best way forward to combat the economic, social and environmental impacts of invasive weeds in the longterm. “But we also recognise that for many local councils weeds and pests requires immediate action and we’ve worked in partnership with MAV to develop this new interim grants program to assist local councils to continue on-the-ground work, particularly in spring. “As part of this interim measure we will work in partnership with MAV and local councils over the next 12 months to manage regionally prohibited and regionally controlled weeds as well as established pest animals on local roads. I am
confident that with strong support for this scheme from MAV we can help local councils meet their immediate pest and weed m a n a g e m e n t requirements.” The program is part of the Brumby Government’s $205 million Future Farming strategy which outlined $20 million towards a range of initiatives and programs to tackle weeds and pests. Mr Helper said grants available to councils would be determined by the size of current infestations and the existing weed and pest animal management systems they had in place. “The grants will be used for a range of on-ground activities including roadside weed spraying, removing rabbit warrens and mulching woody weeds such as gorse,” he said. The Brumby Government will continue to work with the MAV to find a long-term solution to the control of weeds and pest animals on roadsides and we welcome the constructive involvement and continued dialogue with the MAV on this issue.” MAV President Cr Dick Gross welcomed the grants program as an interim solution to help protect the environment and communities by managing pest plants and animals during the spring season. “The funding allows further time for the MAV, the Minister for Agriculture and DPI to jointly consider options to deal with weeds and pests along local roads,” Cr Gross said. “It is critical that communities have the capacity to respond to immediate threats until a longer term solution can be agreed upon.”
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THE West Wimmera Darts Association held their presentation afternoon last weekend, with an informal BBQ lunch. Apex were the winners for the 2008 season with Farmers Arms runner-up. The recipients of medals on the day were: Best Male Player, Neil Webb (Apex); Best Female Player: Lyn Dunford (Commercial); Highest Peg Male: Aaron Webb - 100 (Apex); Highest Peg Female: Joan Ingham – 58 (Untouchables); Highest male score: Adrian Wragg – 174 (Commercial); Highest Female score – 134 Cyndy Ormesher (Commercial); Most Improved Player: Joan Ingham (Untouchables); 180 badge: Jim Nola (Kiata) For anyone interested in playing in the 2009 season, please contact Graham Dunford (WWDA President) 5391 3108, Dean Smith (WWDA Secretary) 0427 913 105, or Adrian Wragg (WWDA Treasurer) 53911500
Understanding soil, organic matter and biology A workshop to understand soil organic matter and biology will be held in Horsham on November 13. The workshop will be hosted by Wimmera Conservation Farmers Association (WCFA) at Department of Primary Industries’ Grains Innovation Park and is open to all. WCFA Project Officer, Greg Antonoff said, participants will learn how soil organic matter and soil biology interact. “By understanding soil organic matter, how it changes, functions in soil health, and how to improve soil organic matter levels, participants will be able to establish a soil health management plan,” Mr Antonoff said. The roles and functions of soil biology will be investigated. “The system regulators, ecosystem engineers, litter transformers and micro food webs play an important role in soil processes.” “These soil processes are also impacted on by applied management and have an overall nett effect on plant performance,” Mr Antonoff said. The role of soil organic matter in farming systems is becoming ever more important as seasonal rainfall varies. “Soils that have a history of stubble retention and increased soil organic matter have potential to increase plant available water.” “This will improve the ability of crops to survive longer periods between rainfall events,” Mr Antonoff said. The workshop will be led by Dr. Catherine Botta and Dr. Damian Bougoure from DPI Healthy Soils Vic on behalf of WCFA. “This is a unique opportunity to hear from and learn about soil biology and soil organic matter in one workshop,” Mr Antonoff said. Cost to attend is $30.00 and includes lunch and notes. Booking is essential and all are welcome. Further enquiries or bookings can be made by contacting Greg Antonoff at Department of Primary Industries in Horsham on (03) 5362 2111.
. Joan Ingham with her award for Highest Peg Scored and Most Improved Female Player for the WWDA 2008 season. Photo contributed
Peter Uthmeyer wins 100 Up Championship The semi finals for the Nhill Bowling Club Honour Board event was held last Saturday morning. John Lynch defeated Maurie Haby, with Peter Uthmeyer successful over Bob Bowden. The final was held during good weather conditions on Saturday afternoon, whilst social bowls was being played. John Lynch wiped off the the handicap difference quite early in the match. At the level score of 12 all, good bowling from Peter Uthmeyer put him in the lead from thereon, and was victorious over John in 100 to 76. Congratulations to Peter. Social Bowls: Thursday saw 21 bowlers take to the green – winners being P. Uthmeyer(s), N. Newcombe, N. Bond. Saturday saw a good roll up of members with 54 playing. This meant A Green was full whilst the 100 Up
was being played so a few matches were played on a heavy C Green. Winners for the day were R. Olney (s), M. Schneider, L. Bywaters, G. Pola with 80 ½ pts, followed closely by D. Creek (s), B. Newcombe, B. Morrison on 79 ½ points. Raffle Winners A. Baker (who was in fact celebrating a special birthday that day was asked by Barry Cramer to draw the first prize and much to his surprise drew his own ticket); I. Toulmin and B. Muller. Pennant – matches commence this Saturday 11th October. Reds to play Natimuk at Nhill J. Lynch (s), D. Otto, K. Bye, K. Lynch R. Olney (s), I. Reichelt, P. Uthmeyer, T. Merrett. K. Jones (s), G. Lynch, B. Schultz, J. Fritsch. J. Schmidt (s), B. Cramer, G. Bennett, D. Honeyman. Whites to play at Dimboola – leave at 12.15 pm. M. Haby (s), B. Newcombe, B. Bound, C. Alexander. D. Dickinson (s), K. McCartney, V. Donnell, A. Baker B. Bartlett (s), B. Muller, C. Fischer, K. Deckert A. Bell (s), D. Creek, C. Beattie, M. Heenan. Blues to play at Natimuk – leave at 12 noon. J. Bone (s), C. Staehr, B. Mellings, K. Koop B. Korreng (s), R. Burnett, R. Jarred, B. Beacom. B. Bowden (s), M. Schneider, W. Alexander, K. Dodds. Emerg: B. Morris, R. Schneider, C. Borgelt. Working Bees: Many thanks to members who turned up for the working bees last week – a good amount of work was done, and there is another working bee on Wednesday. The synthetic green contractors will soon be here so we need to keep moving on this project. Country & Western Entertainment – See Bruce Muller, Barry Cramer or Lola Alexander for tickets for 29th November. Good bowling, till next week.
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Nhill Community News - October 9, 2008
This year the West Wimmera Ladies Bowling PENNANT competition structure has changed to 8 players, and so we have only entered one team this year. Round One A home match against Serviceton on 29 th September. Both games were very evenly contested with the team skippered by Nellie Newcombe coming from 8 down when they got a ‘5’ to level at 19 all, and they went on to win by one shot in a nail biter. Dot Bowden’s team started off very well leading for ¾ of the match but were pipped at the post with good bowling by Glenda Tink and her team.
Serviceton defeated Nhill 43-41 N. Newcombe (s), R. May, C. Dickinson, J. Cook 24-34 up. D. Bowden (s), D. Staehr, L. Alexander, S. Uthmeyer 20-17 down. Round 2 Another home match on 6th October in very trying conditions with very cold and strong wind, and with 5 breaks during play due to rain concentration was a must – not that the rain isn’t welcome! Both Nhill teams came out on top against Goroke, winning 65-42, with Dot Bowden’s team coming from behind in the latter stages to snatch a win, whilst Nellie Newcombe’s team steadily increased
their lead throughout the match. N. Newcombe (s), R. May, C. Dickinson, J. Cook 33-15 up. D. Bowden (s), D Staehr, L. Alexander, J. Blackwood 32-27 up. On Tuesday the ladies commenced their catering for the season for the social visit by bowlers from Mildura. On 14th and 15th October Nhill will be host for the State Title Singles, and the following week will host our own Nhill Triples Progressive Tournament. At the monthly meeting following bowls it was resolved that for Ladies Social Bowls the dress code be optional, as in casual or uniform.
2008 Charity Golf & Bowls Day at the Warracknabeal Golf/Bowls Club
Golf & Bowls Events Enquiries to Sharon at Woodbine Inc. Phone: 5398 2166
WEST WIMMERA CRICKET ASSOCIATION INC Draw 2008 - 2009 Round 1 Boyeo Nhill Blue Winiam Dimboola
Oct-11 vs vs vs vs
Nhill Kiata Rainbow Jeparit
Round 10 Nhill Red Jeparit Boyeo Dimboola
Jan-17 vs Winiam vs Nhill Blue vs Kiata vs Rainbow
Round 2 Nhill Red Boyeo Rainbow Dimboola
Oct-18 vs vs vs vs
Jeparit Winiam Kiata Nhill Blue
Round 11 Nhill Red Rainbow Kiata Jeparit
Jan-24 vs Boyeo vs Winiam vs Nhill Blue vs Dimboola
Round 3 Winiam Nhill Blue Kiata Rainbow
Oct-25 vs vs vs vs
Nhill Red Jeparit Boyeo Dimboola
Round 12 Boyeo Rainbow Nhill Red Wimiam
Jan-31 vs Jeparit vs Nhill Blue vs Kiata vs Dimboola
Round 4 Jeparit Nhill Red Winiam Boyeo
Nov-01 vs Rainbow vs Nhill Blue vs Kiata vs Dimboola
Round 13 Nhill Blue Rainbow Jeparit Dimboola
Feb-07 vs Boyeo vs Nhill Red vs Winiam vs Kiata
Round 5 Kiata Nhill Blue Jeparit Dimboola
Nov-08 vs Nhill Red vs Rainbow vs Boyeo vs Winiam
Round 14 Jeparit Winiam Boyeo Nhill Red
Feb-14 vs Kiata vs Nhill Blue vs Rainbow vs Dimboola
Round 6 Nhill Red Boyeo Winiam Kiata
Nov-15 vs Rainbow vs Nhill Blue vs Jeparit vs Dimboola
Semi - Finals Feb-21 1st vs 2nd 50 overs each. 10 over max per bowler 3rd vs 4th
Round 7 Kiata Rainbow Nhill Blue Dimboola
Nov-22 vs Jeparit vs Boyeo vs Winiam vs Nhill Red
Preliminary Final Feb-28 Winner of 3rd vs 4th Against loser of 1st & 2nd. 50 overs and 10 max per bowler
Round 8 Jeparit Wimiam Kiata Nhill Blue
Nov-29 vs Nhill Red vs Boyeo vs Rainbow vs Dimboola
Round 9 Nhill Blue Kiata Rainbow Dimboola
Dec-06 vs Nhill Red vs Winiam vs Jeparit vs Boyeo
Christmas - New Year break
Final Mar-07 Winnera of 1st vs 2nd Against winner of preliminary final 50 overs and 10 max per bowler. All on day games again. (40 overs per side) Nhill Blue and Nhill Red to play home games at Nhill College secondary oval due to resurfacing of Davis Park Any further information contact WWCA President Steve Graham on 53911 991