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Consultants to Jo Graduates in CFA Program commence Study of West Wimmera Groundwater Area CONSULTING group Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) has been appointed to undertake a Hydrogeological Study of the West Wimmera Groundwater Area. The project will provide GWMWater and the advisory committee with a detailed understanding of the groundwater resources to enable the development of a groundwater management strategy. “The groundwater resources of the West Wimmera have been the subject of ongoing investigations and our understanding of these hidden resources is increasing”, said Managing Director, Jeff Rigby. “In the past it was thought the aquifer recharged from rainwater. Our understanding now is that the limestone aquifer in the West Wimmera is largely isolated from surface recharge processes and the water is an ancient resource rather than a constantly renewing resource”. “There is a need to examine current usage
practices to ensure that the resource is managed in a sustainable way, factoring in any changes in resource availability and impacts on the environment”, he said. The study will assist in developing a consistent approach to groundwater allocations ensuring the resource is managed in a manner consistent with the usage requirements established through the Australian Government’s National Water Initiative. Previous hydrogeological studies undertaken within the West Wimmera area will be considered, including recent work undertaken for the Border Groundwaters Agreement Area. SKM consultants will work closely with the West Wimmera Groundwater Management Area Advisory Committee over several meetings to facilitate the development of a groundwater management strategy in the West Wimmera.
Hindmarsh Landcare Network named as part of ‘Landcare Heroes’ initiative AN OUTSTANDING Victorian Landcare project has made it into the finals of the National Landcare Awards and is hoping to carry off top honours at Australia’s most prestigious environmental awards in October. The announcement comes as part of National Landcare Week which recognises our country’s environmental heroes. Landcare Week highlights the ways extraordinary Australians - from the country to the coast - are tackling climate change and local environmental issues with on-ground action. Landcare Australia has announced that the local Victorian project ‘Hindmarsh Landcare Network’(HLN) has made it into the finals of the highly prestigious National Landcare Awards. HLN are a finalist in the CarbonSMART Nature Conservation Award. Landcare Australia’s Chief Executive Brian Scarsbrick says, “Getting into the national awards is a huge achievement for this important and inspirational local project.” The National Landcare Awards only happen every 2 years and recognise Landcare
heroes from all corners of the nation that have made major improvements to our environment. This year’s awards will be held in the Great Hall of Parliament House in Canberra on October 23rd in the presence of top politicians, major corporates and the cream of Australia’s fast growing Landcare movement. Landcare Australia’s Chief Executive Brian Scarsbrick said “There are now over 4,000 separate Landcare projects in Australia. The actions these people are taking to tackle land and water degradation head on are absolutely inspirational. Our Landcare heroes understand that at a time when we are acknowledging that climate change is real, action speaks far louder than words. This important project has taken an environmental problem… and is doing something
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about it.” Support from the community is a crucial factor in saving and improving our environment, so this year - as part of the National Landcare Awards – for the first time ever there is a special National Landcare People’s Choice Award in which the public can vote to support their local group/project or the group that most inspires them. Australian icon Jack Thompson is heading this campaign. Jack Thompson said “Project Hindmarsh in South Western Victoria has been a hugely ambitious ‘biolink’ corridor project. Hindmarsh Landcare Network partnered with Greening Australia 10 years ago to plant 100 kilometres of roadside to create 2000 kilometres of uninterrupted wildlife corridors, linking the Little Deserts National Park to the Big Desert, from the Wimmera River to the
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Jo Ussing has graduated in Melbourne with a Certificate 4 in Welfare. She is only one of fourteen people in the state to have completed this course through the CFA. The course was part of her role as a CFA peer support/ critical incident stress volunteer. Jo only needed complete a Certificate 3 in this course, but chose instead to continue with a further 12 months of study, to attain the next level when the opportunity arose. When queried, Jo said ”I think this role is just as South Australian border. More than 1.5 million trees have been established. Work with over 300 landholders has ensured the protection and enhancement of 2700 hectares of remnant bush on private land. The project is now aiming to link coastal vegetation north along the South Australian border to Broken Hill.” In total there are 72 finalists competing in the awards in ten different categories. All members of the public are being urged to vote for their local project or for the most inspirational entries. With your support they could be presented with the People’s Choice Award at the gala event in Canberra. Jack Thompson added “By being in the national finals, everyone is already a winner at a state or territory level. We encourage the community at large to visit
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comity \KOM-uh-tee\, noun: 1. A state of mutual harmony, friendship, and respect, especially between or among nations or people; civility. 2. The courteous recognition by one nation of the laws and institutions of another. 3. The group of nations observing international comity. In Athens last week, E.U. leaders offered a picture of comity as they formally signed accession treaties with 10 new members. — James Graff, “Can France Put a Cork In It?”, Time Europe, April 28, 2003 Despite the image of civil-military comity during World War II, there were many differences between Franklin Roosevelt and his military advisers. — Mackubin Thomas Owens, “Sniping”, National Review, April 2, 2003 Short-term initiatives in 1919 became longer-term strategies for bringing the two pariahs, Germany and Russia, into the comity of nations. Everyone hopes that Saddam Hussein will honour his agreement with Kofi Annan and that Iraq will be received back into the comity of nations. — Marrack Goulding, “A wider role for the UN”, New Statesman, March 13, 1998 Comity is from Latin comitas, from comis, “courteous.”
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More cost forTAFE courses Dear Editor: Don’t be fooled by the Brumby Government’s spin on their proposed changes to the Victorian TAFE system. The reality of these socalled reforms is that TAFE courses will be much more expensive for students and long established local TAFE institutes will have their financial future threatened. The Brumby changes include a massive increase in fees which will actively discourage participation in skills training. These higher fees will effectively increase rather than decrease the skills shortage facing Australian industry. The State Labor Government, which has long been critical of HECS fees for university students, will now become the first government in Australia to introduce HECS style fees for TAFE students. This will again make potential students reluctant to enrol in TAFE courses. Our local higher education providers, such
as The South West Institute of TAFE and Ballarat University, have a proud record of providing a wide range of courses to meet the needs of our community, even when numbers of students in some courses are quite low. They are also a significant part of our regional economy as they employ local teachers and support staff as well as purchasing supplies locally. However, under the Brumby Labor Government TAFE plans, these institutes will be forced to bid for their own courses and programs against larger Melbourne TAFE institutes and private providers who are likely to cherry-pick the more popular and profitable courses, leaving our local providers in a very vulnerable financial situation. These proposed changes are not good for TAFE students, are not good for regional TAFE institutes and are not good for employers who want more skilled workers.
The real change needed in the Victorian TAFE system is for the Brumby Labor Government to properly fund Victorian TAFE institutes. Currently Victorian TAFE funding is 13.7 per cent below the national average and our TAFE teachers are grossly underpaid. Mr Brumby should abandon his proposals to increase TAFE fees, to introduce HECS style payments for TAFE students and those which threaten the viability of regional TAFE Instead he should fund the Victorian TAFE system properly –at least matching the Australian average – and pay TAFE teachers the increases they deserve. Yours sincerely, HUGH DELAHUNTY, MP, MEMBER FOR LOWAN, Shadow Minister for Sport & Recreation, Youth Affairs & Veterans’ Affairs Nationals Whip
OBITUARY
Delahunty patriarch dies Francis Perris (Frank) Delahunty, Farmer, Sports Official and Wimmera Community Leader has died aged 87. Mr Delahunty of Erinsvale Murtoa, an award winning wool and wheat farmer, worked and managed the Delahunty family property most of his long and influential life. Frank provided long and distinguished service to Football and the Racing industry in Victoria. He joined the Marma Turf Club in 1947, served as President for 25 years from 1957 and from 1981 was President of Murtoa Race Club. He was a Life Member of both Clubs. Frank was elected to the North Western District Racing Association in the 1950’s and was Chairman from 1982-1986 representing that Association on the Victorian Country Racing Council for 30 years. He was honoured as a Life Member of both the NWDRA and the Victorian Country Racing Council. Frank was a valuable player and later President of the Murtoa Football Club. He was invited to train for Geelong, an offer he declined in favour of farming. Two sons would later play in the VFL,
Hugh for Essendon, Michael for Collingwood. In 2000 Frank was awarded the Australian Medal for Sporting Achievement. Along with his late wife, Kath (dec. 2006), he received a certificate of Apostolic Blessing from Pope Paul II to celebrate 50 years of marriage in 1997. Frank, the eldest son of Mick and Lily Delahunty, is survived by brother Laurie, sisters Betty, Dorothy and Maureen, and his 6 children, Hugh (MP and Shadow Minister) Mary (Former Victorian Government Minister) Michael (CEO Echuca Hospital) Francis (Agricultural Funds Manager and Consultant) Helen (CFO Greening Australia) Margaret (Financial Consultant) his 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Frank was surrounded by his family when he passed away peacefully at the Wimmera Base Hospital, Horsham late on Thursday evening 28th August. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Hospital and Trinity Manor for their thoughtful care and skill during Frank’s short illness.
Great gift for dad this sunday Knock Kneed Chicken, Bow Legged Hen has a wide range of gift packs to cater for all Dads this Father’s Day, Sunday September 7th 2008. Why stress out trying to figure out what to get, when you can get a great pack with lots of treats right here in Nhill! The shop at 8 Victoria St, next to the Commonwealth Bank ATM, has beautifully packaged gift hampers with food, and beverages all packaged in black and red gift boxes of all shapes and sizes finished off with metallic ribbons in various colors. Ned Kelly Red, from Callipari Winery has packs featuring nuts and confectionery. There are Red Wines, Port, Beers of the World, Crown Lager Packs, Robinvale Non-Alcoholic Wine Packs, Dad’s Tea Break Packs, Coffee Mugs and Deluxe Chocolate Packs. Prices range from $3.50 – around $60.00. You are also able to include a gift voucher from Home Hardware in your hamper. A nice range of Father’s Day cards, handmade by various crafters, will show dad that you think he’s the best. For the stressed out mums, newly arrived are the Wild Hibiscus gift packs of Yellow and Hibiscus Flowers, as well as the individual jars of Wild Hibiscus priced at $12.00. If you have never tried Wild Hibiscus in your champagne before, then perhaps you should pop in around 4.30 on a Friday afternoon to try some!! Take advantage of extended opening hours for the week. Monday – Wednesday 9.00am – 5.00pm Thursday , Friday 9.00am – 6.00pm Saturday 9.00am – 3.00pm and Father’s Day 9.00 – 1.00pm. EFTPOS AVAILABLE.
Businesses can now apply climate ready grants funding John Forrest, The Nationals Federal Member for Mallee is encouraging Mallee businesses to consider applying for a Federal Government Climate Ready Program grant. Mr Forrest said the $75 million Climate Ready Program is aimed at supporting businesses to develop new products, processes and services to tackle climate change. “The Government will provide dollar-for-dollar support and applicants can apply for grants from $50,000 to $5 million,” Mr Forrest said. “Mallee businesses are innovative and have the ability to develop new products and services to tackle climate change. “These could range from small scale renewable energy technologies to developing green building materials to make homes more energy efficient,” Mr Forrest. Climate Ready Program Grants have four funding rounds, closing: Round 2 December 4, 2008; Round 3 March 12, 2009, and Round 4 June 25, 2009. For further information visit the website www.ausindustry or phone John Forrest’s office on tollfree 1300 131 620 to order an information pack.
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Scams on the increase Recently there has been an abundant amount of emails from what appears to be quite legitimate and reputable people representing reputable companies requesting the receiver of the email to contact the sender with bank account and personal information. Many of these emails are declaring that the receiver has ‘won’ a large amount of money. These emails are scams. DO NOT REPLY OR SEND ANY INFORMATION BACK TO THESE SENDERS. Many innocent people are falling foul to these emails and are loosing large amounts of money, or sending personal identification to allow identity fraud to occur. Please contact the police if you are uncertain of any email you have been sent. A scam is essentially a scheme devised by confidence tricksters to separate people from their money and give little, if anything in return. The organisers are hard to find, offer no compensation and have no compassion for their victims. Scammers can approach you through phone calls, email messages, chain letters, door-to-door sales, advertisements in newspapers or magazines or through phoney investment and employment opportunities.
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HINDMARSH HAPPENINGS Community events calendar for
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OTD - Yanac Hall Nhill sporting Club Presentation Night Sat 6 Craig Giles - Nhill Bowling Club Sun 7 Father’s Day Fri 12 Nhill Cinema -The Counterfeiters (MA) 8pm Wed 17 A Night for Blokes Fri 19 Nhill Cinema -The Bank Job (M) 8pm Sat 13 Nhill Bowling Club season opening Thur 25 Nhill Cinema - Matinee MovieMeet Dave (PG) 2pm Fri 26 Nhill Cinema - The Dark Night (M) 8pm 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.
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LOCAL identity, and recently retired businessman Mr. Ken Rintoule has just given the community where he lives another surprise. Ken, (or Raz as he is fondly known) posed nude for the Natimuk Agricultural and Pastoral Society’s calendar. Recently Ken imported his dream car, a bright red 2005 Ford GT40 from America, which caused a few mouths to drop when driven around the township of Nhill for the first time. Ms Anne Murray, who took the photographs for the calendar, used Ken’s car for the ‘Old to New Vehicle’ section of the Natimuk A & P Show on the calendar. Ken was asked to participate as his Ford GT40 won this section at last years show.
BIBLE TEXT Every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God.
Each month of the calendar depicts a section of exhibits at the show. Mr. Gerard Ballinger launched the calendar last weekend in Natimuk. Mr Ballinger was an original member of the Natimuk ‘Rams’ Football Club, and is currently secretary of the Ballarat A & P Society. Mr Brian Murray, from Brian Murrays Camera House donated all prints for the auction. The calendar has eighteen months listed due to the excellent response from the many willing people wanting to participate. Overall 31 people participated for the calendar, and each month was sponsored. Mrs. Judith Bysouth, a
member of the Natimuk A & P Society said, “Everyone had such as good time doing it (the calendar)…it was such fun and we (committee) were amazed at the response to do it.” Each photograph was auctioned. All proceeds from the calendar will be split between the Natimuk A & P Society and the Natimuk Netball and Football Club to help improve the showgrounds. The highest bid was $300. Mrs. Bysouth says, “If anyone would like to buy a copy of the calendar, people can fax their details to 53812583. Each calendar costs $20 plus $7 postage.” Calendars are also available at Brian Murrays Camera House and in Nhill the calendars are available at Robins Ag Service
LIVING WITH SOMEONE WHO HAS A DRUG PROBLEM Living with someone who has a drug problem can be devastating, making you worried, confused and angry. Many families and friends of drug users have found help and comfort through NAR-ANON, a self help support group, where they can discuss their problems openly with complete anonymity among people whose lives have also been touched by addiction, and who understand and care. Meetings are held at: The Day Care Centre (behind the Horsham Hospital) When: Every Monday night at 8pm. Further Enquiries phone: Kate 53 822036 or Nar-Anon (02) 9418 8728
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• Nhill Community News Words of Wisdom He who begins many things finishes but few. Italian Proverb
New books
Reflections of the past
at Nhill Library this week 1 City Of Ashes by Cassandra Clare. Quick flick: Clary Fray just wishes that her life would go back to normal. But what’s normal when you’re a demon-slaying Shadowhunter, your mother is in a magically induced coma, and you can suddenly see Downworlders like werewolves, vampires, and faeries? 2 Mosaics by Kaffe Fassett. Quick flick: Knitter Kaffe Fassett teams up with designer Candace Bahouth and does for mosaics what he has already done for knitting, needlepoint and patchwork. This source book features 24 projects for readers to tackle themselves. 3 Chasing Darkness by Robert Crais. Quick flick: It is fire season, and the hills of Los Angeles are burning. Fire Department personnel rush to evacuate the inhabitants, and find the days-old corpse of a middle-aged recluse who apparently committed suicide. Clutched in his lap is a photo album containing photographs of seven young women who have been murdered, each photograph was taken only moments after the women were killed. 4 Changeling: The Autobiography of Mike Oldfield by Mike Oldfield. Quick flick: Born without social instincts many people take for granted, brought up in a troubled environment and possessed with an extraordinary musical talent, Mike Oldfield was thrust into the spotlight at the tender age of nineteen. His first album Tubular Bells went on to sell fifteen million copies worldwide and catapulted him into a stardom he was ill-equipped to cope with. 5 The Turnaround by George P. Pelecanos. Quick flick: On a hot summer afternoon in 1972, three teenagers drove into an unfamiliar neighborhood and six lives were altered forever. Thirty five years later, one survivor of that day reaches out to another, opening a door that could lead to salvation. But another survivor is now out of prison, looking for reparation in any form he can find it. 6 My Family Is All I Have: A British Woman’s Story of Escaping the Nazis and Surviving the Communists by Helen Alice Dear. Quick flick: Helen-Alice Dear was only fifteen when she left London to visit Bulgaria on a family holiday in 1937. Just weeks after her arrival, she found herself unable to leave and struggling to survive in an increasingly hostile and terrifying environment. Her marriage to a Bulgarian man bore her four children but they were often homeless, cold and hungry. Despite these hardships, Helen refused to give up hope and bravely managed to protect and raise her family. When the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, Helen was finally able to fulfil her dream of returning to her homeland. 7 Ghost Hunters: William James and the Search for Scientific Proof of Life After Death by Deborah Blum. Quick flick: Pulitzer Prize-winning author Blum tells the fascinating story of William James—philosopher and Harvard psychiatry professor—and his scientific investigation into unexplainable incidences of clairvoyance and ghostly visitations. 8 A Bike Ride: 12, 000 Miles Around the World by Anne Mustoe. Quick flick: When ex-headmistress Anne Mustoe gave up her job, bought a bike and took to the road, she couldn’t even mend a puncture. 12,000 miles and 15 months later, she was home. From Thessaloniki to Uttar Pradesh, from Chumphon to Singapore, she faced downpours, blizzards and blistering deserts, political turmoil and amorous waiters - alternated with great kindness from strangers along the way. 9 Nelson’s Purse by Martyn Downer. Quick flick: For nearly two centuries, a red morocco dispatch box lay forgotten in a castle attic. When Martyn Downer opened the box and broke its spell, he uncovered a cache of fascinating and intimate letters relating to the life of Britain’s greatest naval hero, Horatio Nelson. As Downer explored the castle, he went on to find a treasure trove of never-before-seen objects, including Nelson’s swords, medals, porcelain, guns and even the purse he was carrying on the day he was shot at Trafalgar in 1805, still containing its gold coins. As Downer identifies each item and its provenance, we gain fresh insights into the personal and domestic lives of Nelson, his jilted wife Fanny and his mistress Emma, Lady Hamilton. 10 This Game Of Ghosts by Joe Simpson. Quick flick: A sequel to the award-winning Touching the Void, in which Simpson described a fall in the Himalayas which crippled and almost broke him. This is a memoir of the signposts that have directed him since childhood to measure fear and embrace the unknown.
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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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1891 On 25.3.1891 Mrs James McIlrath; stock and implements. She is giving up the land she has been renting from Mr John Merier. (Also at the same place) For Mr Isaac McIlrath, late of Lorquon. Stock and implements. Mr McIIrath has sold his business at Lorquon and has let his farm at Kiata. At Nhill by Ryan and Bond. Sale of the whole of Mr A.Englander’s household furniture which is almost entirely new; Mr Englander is leaving the district. On 20.3.1891 Frederick Fritsch – stock and plant. Mr Fritsch intends to let his property and to retire from farming pursuits. On 16.3.1891 On the farm of Mrs Mayes. Allotment 87 Parish Tarranginnie (316 acres) also stock, implements. On 14.3.1891 Mr Ferdinand’s Netherby land will be auctioned at Nhill. Tuesday 17 March 1891 Birth: Dahlenburg – On the 13th instant at Winiam, the wife of Henry E. Dahlenburg, of a son. A pretty wedding was celebrated at Mr R. Ward’s residence on the 11 instant, the principals being Mr O. Edwards of Nhill, and Miss Minnie Smith, niece of Mr R. Ward. Miss Edwards acted as bridesmaid… Tuesday 24 March 1891 More Clearance Sales On 3.4.1891 On the farms – stock and implements of insolvent estate of F. and C. Muller. On 24.3.1891 On the farm of Mrs E.L Oliver (about 3 miles from Nhill) 484 acres of land, stock and implements. On 26.3.1891 On the farm of Charles Taylor adjoining Kiata Railway Station. Sale of 256 acre farm – original selection of C.A. Brandt; also stock and implements. On 11.4.1891 at Nhill. Farm for sale 520 acres Warraquil now owned by John E. Purtle, with house, dams, etc. some of the best land in the Netherby district. On 1.4.1891 Clearing sale on farm of John Webb, Winiam East, adjoining H.E. Dahlenburg’s farm. On 7.4.1891 A.J. Clark’s Mallee Allotment 100a Parish Banu Bonyit near the Mission station – also stock and implements. On 25.3.1891 At Rintoule’s Hotel, Nhill. Henry Coleman’s farm of 75.2.23, seven miles from Tarranginnie Railway Station stock. Insolvencies: William Doddrell of Yanac-a-Yanac, farmer. Debts £509 Assets £543 Surplus £37. Causes of insolvencyFailure of crops and sickness of self and family. Annie Burgess (formerly Annie Mulraney) of Minimay, married woman. Debts £944 Assets £800. Causes of insolvency – having made herself responsible for the debt of another person. Friday 27 March 1891 Mr M. Leonard of Netherby, who has been confined to his bed in Nhill since his accident on 26th February is now convalescent and has returned home. Clearing Sales On 2.4.1891 724 acres at Lake Hindmarsh, originally selected by Michael, Johnna, and Catherine Leahy, stock and implements. On 6.4.1891 instructed by the Official Assignee on the farm of T. and D. Carroll – 640 acres; farms of Thomas and Daniel Carroll. Stock and implements. Also sale of 709 acres Mallee Allotment 9d near Kaniva now owned by W.A. Collins. On 7.4.1891 Fred Sperber’s stock and implements, he has left his land.
Submitted by the Nhill Historical Society of Nhill Lowan Shire Hall 104-106 Macpherson Street OPEN: Tues & Thurs 1:30pm – 5:00pm. Friday 10:am – 3:00pm
Nhill Community News - September 3, 2008
National Treasure Hunt for Fabulous Hoover Memorabilia and Win… ROLL up your sleeves and search in your attic, garage, basement, shed, wardrobes, cupboards, family, friends and grandparent’s houses to be the first to find the oldest and grooviest Hoover vacuum cleaner in Australia and you could win your own personal house cleaner for one year!* 10 runners up will also win the new Hoover Freemotion Cylcean bagless (TFS6212) vacuum cleaner valued at $499.00. “We are very excited to announce Hoover’s 100th birthday and will celebrate this millstone with Australian Hoover Lovers Nationally by holding the largest ever Retrospective Vacuum Cleaner Exhibition,” said Director of Hoover Floorcare Asia Pacific. “Your vacuum cleaner can be old, glamorous, retro, rusty, dusty, spherical, square, tall and small - just as long as it’s a Hoover!” In your search for Hoover treasure, you may be lucky enough to discover one of their more unusual vacuum cleaners, the ‘Hoover Constellation’, which is in the shape of a canister but has no wheels. Instead, this vacuum cleaner floats on its exhaust and operates as a hovercraft! Introduced in 1952, this collectible has a swivel top hose so the user placed the Hoover in the centre of the room and worked around the cleaner. You may also come across a suction sweeper ‘Model O’ built in 1908, which sold for US$60. Other iconic memorabilia to discover would be a ‘beater bar’ from 1926, or the first ever vacuum headlight! You could even unearth an old disposable vacuum cleaner bag or housing unit from way back in 1926! To enter your fabulous Hoover memorabilia, please send a picture of your unique find and in less than 25 words an interesting story about your Hoover vacuum cleaner to “The oldest Hoover”, Hoover Floorcare Asia Pacific, Locked Bag 120, Silverwater Distribution Centre, NSW 1811. To find out more about Hoover Floorcare, please visit www.hooverfloorcare.com.au or phone 1300 360 845 About Hoover Hoover Floorcare is a subsidiary of International Cleaning Solutions. Hoover is a famous brand in Floorcare and one of the oldest names in vacuum cleaners in Australia and New Zealand. It is recognised around the world for innovative design and quality manufacture backed up by a nationwide service and spare parts network Competition Terms & Conditions below or visit www.hooverlfloorcare.com.au/ theoldesthoover 1. To be eligible to enter this competition, you must submit an image of a Hoover vacuum cleaner and in less than 50 words provide an interesting story about your vacuum cleaner. 2. Competition closes 10 October 2008 at 11.59pm (AEST) 3. Please include full contact details including telephone number. 4. Judges decision is final. 5. Winning entrants will be required to make the vacuum cleaner that has been submitted, available as part of the competition to Hoover Floorcare Asia Pacific. Hoover will pay for transport to the Auburn NSW office and the vacuum cleaner will be used at the 100 year anniversary celebration of Hoover in late October 2008. 6. If the entrant requires the vacuum cleaner to be returned, the cost will be covered by Hoover Floorcare Asia Pacific. Hoover Floorcare Asia Pacific will take care with packaging to minimise any potential damage in transit, but will not be responsible for any damage that it caused in transit. The vacuum cleaner will be return by 30 November 2008. 7. Any publicity generated around the winning entrants and the story associated with the vacuum cleaner will be the property of Hoover Floorcare Asia Pacific. 8. All entries will remain the property of Hoover Floorcare APAC. 9. The monetary value of a personal cleaner for one year once a week is $7,020 + GST ($30 x 4.5 x 52). If the winner lives in a remote area they will be provided the prize value in cost. 10. The promoter is Hoover Floorcare Asia Pacific Pty. Ltd., 108 Adderley Street, Auburn NSW 2133.
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.
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‘Olympics’ held in Nhill
A word from our Mayor... CR ROB GERSCH
Rural Councils Victoria’s Small Town Summit was held at Lockington last week. The theme of the two day summit, “Dare to Innovate”, was an outstanding success. Over 200 delegates attended from 32 different rural shires. The Minister for Regional and Rural Development, Jacinta Allan, opened the summit with encouraging words and support for rural Victoria. Rural Councils Victoria represents the 38 rural councils, covering approximately 80% of Victoria’s land mass. The theme “Dare to Innovate” was a major part of the speakers’ presentations. Small business owners, community leaders, movers and shakers, and entrepreneurs were among the many speakers. Subjects discussed ranged from farmers markets, regional young entrepreneurs, action groups, business diversification, media engagement, responding to climate change, new farming techniques and many more. Workshops to develop networking, a major problem with isolated communities, and to address marketing were held during the summit and new ideas highlighted. The town of Lockington has a population of 400 people with a thriving, go-ahead attitude. Its ability to accept change and “have a go” was outstanding. We have had tough times in the rural sector, but Lockington shows how we can look to the future and its development if we have a go, support each other and work together. Rural communities are resilient and we will survive as long as we “make it happen”. While we all know we have to help ourselves and work together, I strongly urge state and federal governments to continue with assistance to maintain rural areas. The extension of the exceptional circumstances program has been appreciated but we now look forward to governments rolling over the rate support for a further six months and keeping a high level of counselling support for those doing it tough. Remember, the drought isn’t anywhere near over until the cheques from a half way decent harvest arrive; January at the earliest. Even then it will be years before the sector can recover from the extraordinary times we have been suffering through. The rain over the last few days has been encouraging and hopefully this will continue through September/October. If we can only get good rains our catchment areas, rivers and lakes will return and we can then all enjoy the benefits.
A message from Nhill Police
Nhill College held an’ Olympic Theme Day’ on Wednesday for all pupils in levels from prep to Grade 2. Students from Nhill College, Nhill Lutheran and St Patrick’s schools gathered on the sports oval to participate in mixed groups to represent six countries; Italy, Canada, Australia, Jamaica, England and South Africa. Each ‘nation’ participated in the ‘Opening Ceremony’ after a short speech given by Mrs Ingrid Clarkson Each team was then introduced and marched around the oval whilst the audience (proud family members and friends) clapped. ‘Let the sports begin’ Each ‘athlete’ rotated through eight activities, • Target throwing (throwing a bean bag through a round target), • Potato race (bean bags in tubs) • Target kicks (kicking
A trailer parked on a nature strip in Nelson Street was removed by an unknown person last Wednesday, but was later found dumped near Netherby. Another burglary occurred last week, again in Nelson Street, where money was stolen from a wallet left on the dashboard of the car parked in an open garage. Nhill Police are urging the public to be more diligent and to be responsible in securing property and lock all vehicles. “It is an offence to leave keys in cars,” Sgt. Nelson Barwise from Nhill Police stated. “People should start to be more responsible and secure their own property and to make sure cars are locked and property is secured.” The public are asked to call Crimestoppers on 1300 333 000 if anything suspicious. ‘Athletes near the finish line of the 75 metre race
between cones). • Hurdles • Distance throw (throw a tennis ball) • running race of 75 metres (timed) And two new events • Fitness track (moving around equipment in new playground) • Skipping (warm-ups,
then stand and skip as the ropes are turned) At the end of the events the day finished with a ‘closing ceremony’. On closing the day Ingrid Clarkson thanked Mrs Lisa Creek and Manprit Lamba for organising the day. Everyone who participated went home a on the day was a winner.
North West to Lobby for more HACC Funding NORTH West Councils are concerned at the lack of funding for the provision of Home and Commuity Care (HACC) services, particularly with an aging population and the growing demand this places on the service. Funding has not matched this growth in demand and many Councils are having to prioritise their services, resulting in a reduced service, or some clients not being able to access the
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service. The matter was raised by Hindmarsh Council in a submission to the North West. There are now considerable requirements placed on Councils such as occupational health and safety, reporting regimes, funding agreements, standards and audits which deflect resources from the provision of the actual service. “In order to address these and a range of other
issues it is important for the North West to obtain a proper level of resources for HACC because it is one of the first areas affected by the ageing population and the commensurate increased level of HACC services required.” Mayor Mather said “Local Government cannot continue to meet the cost shifting resulting from inadequate funding from other levels of Government”
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fop \FOP\, noun:
A man who is overly concerned with or vain about his dress and appearance; a dandy. I wear ties because I don’t have to, because in an increasingly dressed-down, homogenized world, they can set you apart. I wear ties because they nurture the inner fop. Also the outer one. — Abbott Combes, “Secrets and Ties”, New York Times Magazine, November 14, 1999 He’s swaddled in a heavy black wool overcoat and his shoes are silver-buckled with cap toes, the black leather well taken care of. He’s a bit of a lounge lizard, a hip-hop fop. — Po Bronson, The Nudist on the Late Shift Fop comes from Middle English fop, foppe, “a fool.” The adjective form is foppish.
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First bids are up for an original!!
Wendy Robins with Suzie Burke, wife of Robins Ag Service Sales Manager Glen Burke, at the Massey Ferguson 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner Celebrations recently with the MF65 now being auctioned for ‘CANTEEN’
PROJECT 65, raising funds for The Australian Organisation For Young People Living With Cancer has just been launched and we have already received our first bid! PROJECT 65 began over two months ago with the purchase and restoration of an MF65 tractor, serial number 500014. The unit which is believed to be one of the first (if not the first) MF65’s shipped to Australia has now been fully restored and is ready for auction.
p Across 1- Used to be; 4- Hallowed; 9- Gold coin; 14- 401(k) alternative; 15- Lofty nest; 16- All together; 17- Bargain; 19- Belief; 20- Quit; 21Former Russian rulers; 23Additional; 24- Graduated glass tube; 27- Word that can succeed dance, foot and door; 30- Five year period; 32- Genetic messenger; 33Inspectee; 37- Rigel's constellation; 39- Lease holders; 40- Religious retreat house; 42- Liquid waste component; 43- Maternal or paternal; 44- Decease; 45Wiry; 48- Creamy-beige color; 50- Little bits; 51Side; 55- Home of the Black Bears; 57- River of Ghana; 58- Like ears; 60Cunctation; 64- Ignore; 65Lyric poem; 66- Corp. honcho; 67- Furnishings; 68Apparel; 69- Light brown color, common to pale sunworshippers; Down 1- Flinch; 2- Staggering; 3- Long stories; 4- Restrain; 5- Wreath of flowers; 6- Division of geologic time; 7Make a lap; 8- Move unsteadily; 9- Group of individual facts; 10- Software buyers; 11- Shrink; 12Hydrocarbon suffix; 13- Vietnamese New Year; 18- Sugary suffix; 22- Actor Erwin; 24- It's laid down on a diamond; 25- Employs, consumes; 26- Hwy.; 28- ___ Gay; 29- Discussion group; 30- Queues; 31- Medium of exchange; 33- Piece of music written for a solo instrument; 34- Adapted to a dry environment; 35- Absence of oxygen; 36- Floor covering where the cat sat!; 38- Hurried; 40- Injectable diazepam, in military lingo; 41Energy units; 43- Casino area; 46- Metal, often used as a container; 47- Firmly implanted; 49- Hives; 51- Unit of weight; 52- Choose; 53- Baffled; 54- Person who dresses stones; 56- River in central Europe; 57Competes; 58- Spearheaded; 59- Corrida cry; 61- Spring mo.; 62- Future fish; 63- Driller's deg.;
To showcase PROJECT 65 and some of the hard work a number of AGCO employees have put into the project, we have built a website with loads of pictures and a full history that can be accessed via the link below. http://www.agco.com.au/ agco/mf/eapac/home.htm To make a bid for PROJECT 65 you simply have to hit the “Make a Bid” button and you will be directed to the auction site The close of bidding is the 30th of September so don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to own a piece of Australian history. All of the sale price going to The Australian Organisation For Young People Living With Cancer
Two-leaf cape tulip found in the Mallee Mallee farmers now need to keep an eye out for a new weed in the region, Two-Leaf Cape Tulip, which has been discovered by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) near Rainbow. “Native to South Africa, Cape Tulips have bright pink or salmon coloured flowers with six petals. Cape Tulips flower in late winter and spring, with erect stems which can grow to a height of 75 centimetres. “Cape Tulips reproduce by cormils which are produced around the main corm at the base of the plant. In established plants there can be up to 200,000 cormils per square metre. These cormils can lay
dormant in the soil for at least eight years.” Mr. Matheson urges farmers to adopt biosecurity controls to prevent the weed from establishing in the region. “Clear areas can be contaminated with seed and cormils if vigilant vehicle hygiene is not implemented,” he said. “In dry-land areas, our greatest challenge is to prevent contamination from the mass movement of headers, tractors and implements for preparation of broadacre cropping areas. “Another potential source of contamination for clear areas is the introduction of hay or silage which has been cut
from an infested paddock. “Stock may also move the seed, particularly sheep, as it is approximately one and a half millimetres in length and adheres easily to wool. “Sheep are therefore able to easily transport the weed from the original infestation site to the other end of the property or onto a leased property or saleyard.” Mr Matheson said it is vitally important that all infestations are promptly identified and eradicated. For more information about Cape Tulip control and how to conduct a control program, contact John Matheson, DPI Pest Management Officer at Rainbow 0427 880 794.
Changing practices and climate at Birchip ‘CHANGING Climate, Changing Practices’ is the theme of this year’s Birchip Cropping Group (BCG) events and extension program. The BCG Main Field Day, on Thursday 11 September promises to address this theme with excellent speakers booked, topical trials to view, and productive discussion and great interaction ensured. The BCG encourage farmers, industry specialists and all involved in agriculture to attend one of the biggest and most popular events in the Wimmera Mallee. The Main Field Day is held at the main trial site, which this year is hosted by Peter and Brenda Doran on their Curyo property. The day commences with breakfast from 8.30am then participants have a choice of four trial tours, beginning at 9.30am sharp. During the morning participants will be visiting a range of relevant trials including: • wheat and barley varieties • barley agronomy • risk management • conserving moisture over summer • fluid phosphorus
• imi-tolerant mustard • ryegrass control in wheat • polymers • crop diversity and agronomy; and • pulses. With soaring prices of soft commodities and food, and increasing demand from developing economies and expanding populations, it’s a good time to invest in agriculture. The ‘Future investment in agriculture’ session in the afternoon will bring together a panel to discuss the many ways and opportunities to invest in agriculture. What are the future opportunities for farmers and what will the global market do over the next ten years? And what opportunities and threats might farming’s new entrants face in that time? In the session ‘Agriculture’s future in a challenging world’, Professor John Chudleigh from Analysing Agriculture, will draw on his wealth of knowledge and experience to give his common sense opinion on agricultural trends and likely outcomes from those trends. Fabulous food for sale includes a beautiful breakfast plus Stefano’s succulent lamb stew and gourmet bbq lunch. The Doran’s property is 30km north-west of Birchip (on Sunraysia Hwy).
•Muller Award and CTF Dennis Hobbs - Farmer
•Soil Resource Protection Bernard Noonan
BIRCHIP CROPPING GROUP MAIN FIELD DAY
Healthy Soils For Sustainable Farms
•Soil Ecosytems
‘CHANGING CLIMATE – CHANGING PRACTICES’
•Dr. Damian Bougoure- Soil biologist
THURSDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 2008
•Carbon and Nitrous Oxide in the Wimmera System
BREAKFAST AVAILABLE ON SITE FROM 8.30 AM TRIAL TOURS BEGIN AT 9.30 AM
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PETER AND BRENDA DORAN’S CURYO PROPERTY 30KM NORTH-WEST OF BIRCHIP (ON SUNRAYSIA HWY) BCG MEMBERS: FREE ENTRY GENERAL PUBLIC: $25
All welcome, lunch supplied, RSVP 0353 622111 Further information contact Greg Antonoff 0427 688 716 Page 6
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• Community Classifieds Wimmera Hockey Association preliminary final results Juniors: Warriors 3 d Leopards 1. Goals: Warriors, S. Bone 2, N. Alexander 1; Leopards, M. Farinha. Best: Warriors, S. Bone, A. Wheaton, B. Alexander, N. Alexander; Leopards, J. Janetzki, A. Welsh, A. Creek. Women: Dimboola Women 5 d Warrack Women 2. Goal: Dimboola Women, E. Klinge 2, M. Searle, J. Ross, A. King; Warrack Women, S. Puls 2. Best: Dimboola Women, J. Klinge, E. Klinge, M. Searle; Warrack Women, A. Argent, K. Perkins, T. Holland. Men: Hurricanes 2 d Hoops 1. Goals: Hurricanes, S. Hoffman, B. Schwedes; Hoops, J. Knoop. Best: Hurricanes, W. Hewitt, S. Grose, L. Dunn; Hoops, P. Slater, S. Morrow, S. Laverty, J. Knoop. Grand Finals at Kaniva on Saturday 6 SepT 2:
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NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMIT
Sunday September 7 Nhill 9:00 am HC Sunday School 10:00am Woorak 11:00am HC Tuesday September 9 Avonlea 11:00am HC
NHILL CHISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 10.00am Communion Service followed by morning tea, all age Sunday School and Bible Study at 11.15am. All Welcome. Enquires please phone: 5391 1044 or 0429 911042
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Juniors at 11am: Warriors versus Kangaroos
Kaniva 10am Broughton 11:30
ANGLICAN PARISH OF WEST WIMMERA 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday 6 September 6pm Vigil Mass (Nhill) Sunday 7 September 9am mass (Kaniva) 11am mass (Dimboola) 5pm mass (Rainbow) Tuesday 9 September 11am mass (Jeparit) ST PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH NHILL LLA at 10:30 am
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The land affected by the application is located at: Lots 1 and 2 on Title Plan 833390A (formerly known as part of Crown Allotment 3C Section 11 Township of Nhill and Parish of Balrootan, Lot 4 on Plan of Subdivision 015179 Township and Parish of Balrootan) (41 Victoria Street, Nhill) The application is for a permit to: To extend the existing trading hours for on premises consumption from 1am on Saturday and Sunday mornings to 3am on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The applicant for the permit is: Milinko Jesic The application reference number is: 1176/08
Kiata Annual Clean Up Day This Sunday 7th September 10am at the Kiata Pines BBQ area BBQ lunch and beverages provided Please provide your own snacks, salads, crockery & cutlery etc Remember! to bring your gloves, tongs and bags for the rubbish!
You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at the office of the responsible authority. Hindmarsh Shire Council, Municipal Offices, 92 Nelson Street, NHILL, VIC 3418. Tel: 5391 1811
Weed wands welcome for eradication of bridal creeper and gazanias.
This can be done during office hours and is free of charge.
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Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the responsible authority. An objection must • be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing. • include the reasons for the objection, and • state how the objector would be affected. The responsible Authority will not decided on the application before: A MINIMUM OF 14 DAYS HAS ELAPSED FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE. DATE OF NOTICE: 4 September 2008. If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you its decision.
THANK YOU Malcolm and Cheryl Anderson would like to publically thank the West Wimmera Health Service for arranging and presenting the Community Farewell for us held at the Community Centre on the evening of August 29.
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Nhill Community News Football Tipping competition results The winner of the Nhill Community News football tipping as Rob Gersh. Thank you to everyone who participated in this fun competition. There will be some mystery prizes awarded within the next few weeks to the winner Rob and all participants.
We would like to thank all those who attended and those from whom we received letters and good wishes, and we apologise to those to whom we were unable to speak on the night.
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We would again like to thank the Community as a whole for welcoming us in and allowing us to be part of that Community. We have greatly enjoyed our almost 25 years here in Nhill and it is now a most significant and very special part of our lives.
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Winiam are the winners
Red-hot chance for Warriors to win next Saturday LLOYD Stanford had prepared the grounds beautifully with the mower making at least four passes over each ground. Wet conditions didn’t seem to slow down play very much and the damp but enthusiastic crowd were treated to a fast, skilled game of hockey.
1. Rob Gersch 124
2. James Jesic 118
Winners, Winiam Team (L-R) Jeff Muller, Leon Clark, Tony Gebert, Alistair Stott, Buster McCartney, Dale Clark and Sean Bayzand.
3. Roy Stehn
118 4. Jim White
5. Rob Sherwell
115 6. Olivers
Team Red (Commercial The Nhill 8-Ball Grand Wednesday night. Hotel) 5-2. final was held at the Nhill Winiam were victorious Sporting Club on on the night, defeating Singles (best of 3 Frames) Sean Bayzand lost to Aaron Cramer 1-2. Dale 116 Clark def Ashley Dickinson 2-0, Jeff Muller def Adam Clohesy 2-1, Alistair Stott def Josh Cramer 2-1, Leon Clark def Aaron McCartney 2-0. Doubles (1 Frame): Alistair Stott & Sean Bayzand lost to Aaron Cramer & Josh Cramer, Dale Clark & Jason (Buster) McCartney def Adam Clohesy & Aaron McCartney. The 8-Ball competition 115 was completely selfTeam Red (L-R) Back row: Aaron Cramer, funded. Four women Aaron McCartney, Adam Clohesy, Tim Cramer, players also competed in Ash Dickinson, and Josh Cramer (front) the competion.
Warriors started the game with a steely resolve. They kept their heads down and moved the ball into their attack. Captain, Erin Blackwood, steered the ball to attacking forwards who moved the ball into attack in numbers, making life very busy for Leopards defence. Sam Bone worked the ball up the wing showing his skills well beyond his tender years. Catherine Wagg once again donned the goalie gear at the last minute and fulfilled the high-pressure role with the support of Ryan Smith and Anna Reichenbach at full back. Their day was made easier due to the great job done by the half back line. Melaie Webb and Alex Wheaton may be small but they gave Nhill’s wings little breathing space, nearly taking them right out of the game. Nathan Alexander ran defenders into the ground in the centre of the field, working well with Marny Croot and Brittany Dickinson by his side. Bradley Alexander worked hard all day despite suffering with a ripping chest infection. It was Nathan who drew first blood with a strong hit near the edge of the D that whipped past everyone and into the net. With the score 1-0 Warriors coach, Vern Wheaton, quietly addressed the player group at half time. His job during finals made easier by steady building of all players and the team as a whole during the season. Sam Bone was rewarded with his first goal when, with delicate stick work, he manoeuvring the ball around Leopards’ strong goalie. Emma Ussing played well in defence, to fill Anna’s shoes next year when she moves into the women’s team. Greta Morphett also continues to gain confidence, tackling anyone and everyone, regardless of size or experience! Sam scored another goal in the second half to give Yanac a 3-0 lead. Leopards didn’t give up and they scored a goal to see the final score at 3-1. Goals: Sam Bone 2 & Nathan Alexander 1 Best: Sam Bone, Alex Wheaton, Bradley Alexander and Nathan Alexander.
While the Warriors is full of very good players it is the way they have gelled together as a team that has brought them success in their last two finals matches. This fabulous team play, support and enjoyment of the game and each Nhill 19.21.1356 Minyip/Murtoa 0.1.1 other will see them in with a red-hot chance in the Grand Goal kickers: Mitch Borgelt 4, Marty Final against Dimboola Kangaroo’s. Dufty 4, Rick Scott 2, Jye Ross 2, Liam GO YANAC WARRIORS & YANAC TIGERS Schwartz 2, Tom Driscoll 2, Tyson Briggs 1, Jade Riordon 1, Josh Jarred 1. The Wimmera Hockey Association Grand Finals will Best Players: Hayden Devanney, Jade be held in Kaniva this Saturday. The Yanac Warriors play Riordon, Tyron Riordon, Mitch Borgelt, at 11:00am and the Yanac Tigers play at 3:00pm Ben Marra, Marty Dufty and Brett Jenz. Article contributed
Tiger Under 17’s hold top spot
7. Lorna Reichelt 114
8. Adrian Wragg
Saturday saw the young Tigers head down the road to Murtoa with top side playing bottom side. The challenge within was to play well enough to hold top spot on percentage from 111 Horsham, who were just behind by a minor amount. A great start into a strong wind had a heap of goals and three posters. Nhill 6.5.41 Minyip/Murtoa 0.1.1 The second quarter had the Tigers kicking with the breeze and hoping to score big time. This didn’t happen and many players blazing away showed up for missed opportunities and not kick the score they were looking for. Nhill 9.8.62 Minyip/Murtoa 0.0.1 The third quarter was now going to require some hard work into the relenting wind. The boys responded well and were 108 in control of their accuracy with some great team play shown by all. Nhill 15.11.101 Minyip/Murtoa 0.1.1 The last quarter was a good opportunity to make good the still strong wind and hand out a real belting to the opposition. Accuracy with the wind was still a problem and a lot of points were going to be mixed with goals. A great effort SO FAR! The biggest challenge is now to come.
9. A.J.
109 10. Dulcie Ruge
11. Alan King
108 12. Sandra Bone 108
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