Dubbo Photo News 15.06.2023

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SPORT is King

By GEOFF MANN

THERE is no-one more passionate about sport, than Greg King.

For the past 24 years, the man who first tasted sport in Moree as a kid, has been at the helm of Dubbo Sports World, throwing his energy into all things with a bat, ball, net, or court, providing opportunities for thousands of novice sportspeople right through to

national champions.

The man most people know as “Kingy” says that being at Sports World, and in his previous stints on the north coast and at Dubbo Indoor Cricket Centre, has never been a chore.

“Hard-work for sure, with many bumps along the way, but I wouldn’t change a thing,” he said emphatically.

I’ve never considered it a job. It’s always been a pleas-

ure. Sport has enabled me to have a way of life doing what I love,” he added.

Now “Kingy”, is finally ready to move on.

“I’ve given my life to sport, and embraced community living,” he said proudly.

I feel like I’ve done my share, and I’m getting on in years, so it would be nice to follow other interests,” Greg explained.

PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS/JENET STEWART

FRIENDLY BANTER

on Macquarie Street

Whilst walking along Macquarie Street in the last couple of weeks, Dubbo Photo News has noticed the friendly banter on the shopfront of the new Rebel Sports store and Dubbo’s iconic Brian Barnes SportsPower store.

At first the new Rebel store used the marketing ploy of “Hey Dubbo, sport is calling! How will you answer?” The response from our local Brian Barnes SportsPower store was nothing short of terrific: “We’ve been answering the call for over 50 years.” And indeed they have. The locally owned-and-operated store hasn’t always been in the Macquarie Street location but has certainly provided all our sporting needs for over five decades. Not only has SportsPower provided sporting goods for the Dubbo community and surrounding regional communities, but it has also provided an endless trail of donations and sponsorship for many a sporting event over its years in business. Rebel on the other hand, have

been in operation since 1985 when they opened their first rebel store in Bankstown, southwest Sydney. They now have 160 stores across Australia and a team of over 6000 employees, quite an enormous feat. Rebel will also be employing many locals. It’s game on!

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Top: Shopfront of Rebel sports store on the opposite side of the street from Brian Barnes SportsPower store. PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS.

Right: Shopfront of Brian Barnes SportPower store in Macquarie Street, Dubbo. PHOTOS: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS

Profile

KELLIE JENNAR

What is your occupation?

Project Manager for iClick2Learn, a social enterprise supporting not-for-profits.

How long have you lived in Dubbo?

12 years

In my spare time I like to…

Volunteer with the Dubbo Filmmakers and Creative Assembly, spend time with my nephews, cook, watch movies, read, have coffee with friends, and work on my novel.

My favourite Dubbo eatery is…

For lunch - You Cafe, and for dinner - Indian Restobar

My words of wisdom are…

Read more and travel more.

What’s on your bucket list to do this year?

Finish writing my first novel, and make a film for Dubbo’s One Eye Film Festival in November.

My favourite song is…

Eye of the Tiger

My lifelong dream is to…

Write and produce a feature film in Dubbo.

What’s the best invention ever created?

Democracy

By JENET STEWART

HOPEFULLY, gone are the days we filled a shoebox with a year full of receipts and dropped them off to our trusty accountant to sort through the myriad of little pieces of paper. Digital technology has surely helped some to keep records of their receipts and expenditure along with the many accountancy programs now available including MYOB, QuickBooks, Zero and more.

As a small business owner there are lots of tasks which need to be recorded and delivered to accountants. Here are just some of those which may help bring all your documents into line and make the accountant’s job a little less of a headache.

Firstly, if you do have accountancy software, a summary of your income and expenses in a profit and loss statement would be beneficial. If you carry stock in your business, you’ll have to conduct a stocktake. Information on how to conduct a stocktake is on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

Next, print out a summary of your debtors and creditors, collate

records of asset purchases or expenditure on improvements such as rental property renovations. Make sure you have copies of your Pay As You Go (PAYG) withholding, fringe benefits tax (FBT), and Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Lastly, check that you’ve been meeting all your superannuation requirements and make digital copies of any paper records that may be required by the accountant when compiling your tax return. Paper records include bank

statements and receipts of any kind.

If you don’t own a business and are working for wages, generally you’ll need to gather your PAYG summary, bank statements and any documents required for

claiming – including invoices for expenses related to your work for example.

For more information, visit the ATO website, call the ATO on 13 28 66, or talk to your tax professional.

It's almost tax time again. We've gathered a few quick tips to help you and your shoebox full of receipts get things sorted before the end of the financial year.

Looking to buy land locally? Keswick Estate new blocks on offer

SOME bright news for locals looking to get into the housing market: there are still blocks available in the reasonably-affordable Keswick Estate.

Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is continuing to promote and sell blocks of land in Stage Five (Release Two) of the project, despite the market cooling this year with the current economic climate having a large impact on overall sales.

“Blocks of land in Keswick Estate are moderately priced for Dubbo and yet we have seen a real slowdown in sales, which can be attributed to recent interest rates rises, cost of living pressures and the increased cost to build a new home,” DRC’s Manager Prop-

Windfall for Taronga casual staff as zoo addresses historic

underpayments

TARONGA Zoo and Taronga Western Plains Zoo are acting to address historic underpayments to casual staff, totalling approximately $2.6 million.

The self-identified six-year historic pay shortfalls affect casual employees, and remediation through back payments which are scheduled to commence in July.

The payments will include interest of 6 per cent and superannuation at 11 per cent.

Taronga Chief Executive Cameron Kerr apologised to current and past staff who have been affected.

“Our people are the most important part of our organisation, and I am deeply sorry that this error has occurred. I offer my sincere apologies to those current and former staff who have been impacted,” he said.

More information can be found at:  www.taronga.org.au/wageremediation

APOLOGY

Isaac Compton interview

Due to unforeseen circumstances the planned interview with Isaac Compton will not run this week but do stay tuned, it’s coming soon.

What’s the Voice referendum about?

It’s about whether we should change the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by setting up an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. A referendum is the only way to change the Australian Constitution.

erty and Land Development

Cristina Pahl said.

Since the initial auction in October 2022, 13 lots have sold with an additional two currently under offer from a total of 52 lots.

“Council had been fielding a modest number of enquiries in 2021 and early 2022 regarding land for sale in Keswick Estate but this has slowed considerably in 2023 with current economic impacts playing a large role,” Ms Pahl said.

“Whilst sales have been cooling, we want to do what is right for the community and to maintain the sale price for the land so that the proceeds from these sales can come back to council and support projects in the community,”

she added.

Six local real estate agents are also now on board and able to sell blocks of land in Keswick Estate under an open agency agreement in place with council. “We are working with local real estate agents who are also selling land in Keswick Estate to help increase exposure and sales,” she said.

Blocks of land in Keswick Estate start from $223,000 with blocks ranging in size from 601.9m² to 941.2m².

“There were four dual occupancy lots available at the time of release however these were quick to be purchased and now only one of these dual occupancy blocks remain for sale,” Ms Pahl concluded.

What is the Voice?

The Voice would be a permanent body that gives independent advice to the Australian Parliament and Government on matters that affect First Nations people.

The Voice aims to help the Parliament and Government to make better decisions and deliver better outcomes for First Nations people.

How will the Voice be set up?

How it’s set up would be determined after the referendum with input from First Nations people, the broader public and the Government. The Parliament would then make a law to set up the Voice.

The intention is that its members will be chosen by and representative of, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from across Australia.

Be ready for the conversation, get informed at

Dubbo Regional Council is continuing to promote and sell blocks of land in Stage Five (Release Two) of the Keswick Estate, despite the market cooling this year with the current economic climate having a large impact on overall sales. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Sport’s king, Greg, looks to spread wings to a new world

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He cited a battle with throat cancer a few years ago and its ongoing challenges, as well as the COVID lockdowns, as particularly tough times, but he says he wouldn’t change a thing.

“I moved to Dubbo from the north coast to help Jeff Costello at his Indoor Cricket Centre after my wife died from cancer,” he revealed.

“We had established our own indoor sports businesses in Kempsey, and then Lismore, and I met ‘Cossie’ through indoor cricket” Greg said.

The call, he said, proved to be at the most opportune of times.

“His call came at the right time, so I moved my young family out here, and Dubbo has been my home ever since.

“I remarried, although my girls have grown and spread their wings, the support from Sue, Bronwyn, and Kacey has been immeasurable throughout the journey,” Greg added.

I caught-up with Greg on a Sunday as he was lazing around the zoo with his grandchildren.

“It’s not a bad way to spend the first long weekend named in your honour,” he said, as I laughed!

Greg took over Sports World when Jeff and Nia Costello decided to pursue other paths, and the centre has grown over time.

“We were originally four basketball courts in two halls with movable nets to enable indoor ventures like cricket,

Greg King

netball, volleyball and soccer.

“Recently, we’ve added Try Sports and a golf simulator to cater for more people and changing interests,” Kingy added.

Sports World also introduced “Inflatable World” a few years ago.

“That’s been a huge hit with school groups, visitors and even adults who have come in for parties. People come from Forbes, Parkes, Cobar, Bourke, Mudgee, Gilgandra, Wellington and Dunedoo to let off steam and have fun,” the bloke, who has a bit of a big kid in him, smiled.

Over the years, Greg has been one of the first to put up his hand for charities and special causes.

“We’ve hosted fundraisers for many community groups and those in need, and always been open to groups who need assistance to help young sportspeople achieve their goals.”

Greg is also proud that Sports World has hosted many Australian and state Indoor Cricket titles and other events.

“In fact, we have become the home for the Police National Championships and, this year, we had 36 teams who played 99 games over two days.”

Greg is looking to either partner-up with others, or to sell the business outright. He says there are so many opportunities to take Sports World forward.

‘We have enough land at the site to

add four more basketball and all-purpose courts and, as the world is embracing new sports like climbing walks, beach sand touch, and volleyball and the like, it is open for someone with vision.”

Greg is realistic enough to see that his DOB - date of birth - is also getting further away so he would love to have an injection of new energy.

“We’ve laid the foundations over the past quarter of a century, now there is an opening for someone to build for the future.”

I asked Greg how he felt about the yetto-be constructed indoor sports stadium adjacent to CSU, Dubbo College, and the hospital precinct.

“It’s a brilliant concept. We need to upgrade so more national titles can be held across the broad sector of sports.

“At the moment, we are restricted so having an indoor stadium with a stateof-the-art gymnastics centre will be a Godsend,” Kingy said with typical enthusiasm.

He is naturally disappointed though that government agencies did not approach him to work together, “but that’s the way it is.

“I chose to set-up a private business, so I don’t attract subsidies like community organisations, but I feel out here, where there are already thousands of kids would have been ideal location,” Greg said without a touch of rancour.

If you are a sports and recreation lover and have plenty of energy and can envisage “a way of life” that enables you to achieve those things, give Kingy a call at Sports World on Sheraton Road.

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

Jun 15: Russell Hitchcock , Air Supply singer, 74. James Belushi, US actor, 69. Helen Hunt, US actress, 60. Courteney Cox , US actress, 59. Ice Cube, US rapper-actor, 54. Pia Miranda , actress, 50. Neil Patrick Harris, US actor, 50. James Maloney, Orange-born footy player, 37. Alice Englert, actress, 30. Tash Sultana , singer-songwriter, 28.

Jun 16: Joyce Carol Oates, US author, 85. Peter Sterling , footy player, 63. Mark Occhilupo, surfer, 57. Mark Beretta , sports presenter, 57. Phil Mickelson

US golfer, 53. Peter Helliar, comedian, 48. Nathan Parsons, American-Australian actor, 35. Latrell Mitchell, footy player, 26.

Jun 17: Barr y Manilow, US singer-pianist, 80. Greg Kinnear, US actor, 60. Jason Patric , US actor, 57. Venus Williams, US tennis player, 43. Shane Watson, cricketer, 42. Marcos Baghdatis, Cypriot tennis player, 38. Rebecca Breeds, actress, 36. Andrew Ogilvy, basketball player, 35. Stephanie Rice, swimmer, 35.

Jun 18: Paul McCartney, of The Beatles, 81. Nick Tate, actor, 81. Isabella Rosselini, Italian model-actress, 71. Blake Shelton, US country singer, 47. Craig Mottram middle-distance runner, 43. Jason Segel , US actor, 43. Cameron Smith, footy player, 40. Billy Slater, footy player, 40. Daniel Keighran, soldier-Victoria Cross recipient, 40.

Jun 19: Ian Smith, Harold Bishop on Neighbours, 85. Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar Nobel Peace Prize laureate, 78. Salman Rushdie, author, 76. Virginia Hey, actress, 71. Richard Wilkins, TV-music personality, 67. Paula Abdul, singer, 61. Boris Johnson, British PM, 59. Marty Sheargold, comedian, 52. Poppy Montgomery, Aussieborn actress, 51. Justin Carney, Dubbo-born footy player, 35.

Jun 20: Brian Wilson, Beach Boys songwriter, 81. Xanana Gusmao, first President of East Timor, 77. Lionel Richie, US singer, 74. John Goodman, US actor, 71. Nicole Kidman, actress, 56.

Jun 21: Bernie Kopell , TV actor, 90. Michael Gross and Meredith Baxter, starred as husband and wife on TV’s Family Ties, 76. John Paul Young , pop singer, 73. Craig Lowndes, race car driver, 49. Shelley Craft, TV personality, 47. Brandon Flowers, rock musician, 42. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, 41. Rob Mills , actor, 41. Lana Del Rey, US singer-songwriter, 38. Sharna Burgess, ballroom dancer, 38.

Regional Australia Council meet discusses jobs, energy transition

REGIONAL jobs and the nation’s energy transition were the top agenda items at the most-recent Regional Australia Council (RAC) meeting.

Created as a cohort of Australia’s largest private sector employers, the conflab at Parliament House, Canberra, coincided with the launch of the Regional Australia Institute’s (RAI) “Regional Jobs Report 2022 – Big Skills Challenge” and RAI CEO, Liz Ritchie’s address to the National Press Club on Wednesday.

The Big Skills Challenge report was good news for employment in the bush, finding that regional job advertisements grew three-times faster than in metropolitan Australia at the end of 2022, with demand highest for doctors and nurses; aged care and child care workers; receptionists and sales assistants.

Over two days the council was briefed by representatives leading the government’s jobs and skills reforms and the nation’s energy transition task.

RAC members include Aurizon, Australia Post, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, Commonwealth Bank, Domain, Elders, Essential Energy, KPMG, NBN Co, Nutrien Ag Solutions, NRMA, Optus, Transgrid, Telstra and Woolworths Group.

“Regional Council members represent some of the largest

employers in regional Australia. Each member is being challenged by recruitment difficulty and the flow-on effect to their business and industry,” Ms Ritchie said.

Newly appointed Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) Chair, Professor Peter Dawkins, met with the council to discuss the Federal Government’s plan for jobs. “Professor Dawkins outlined the remit and priorities of JSA and how it would speak to regional Australia’s critical worker deficit. Importantly, council members, from a diverse range of industries

spanning retail to energy, had the chance to share with Professor Dawkins the jobs and skills needs of their individual organisations.”

Extending the focus on jobs and skills, Skills and Training Deputy Secretary Anna Faithfull and First Assistant Secretary, National Skills Agreement, Vicki Wilkinson, explained the government’s reforms to the Vocational Education Sector.

“We welcome the plan – via the National Skills Agreement – to establish National Centres of Excellence linking TAFEs, universities and industry; plus the focus on increasing apprenticeship completion and on prioritising training in the care sector,” Ms Ritchie said.

Skilled migration is a critical part of addressing regional Australia’s workforce deficit and the council valued an update from Deputy Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Migration and Member for Mallee, Dr Anne Webster.

Only two weeks after it was announced, the council was also briefed on the role of the National Net Zero Authority by Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Senator Jenny McAllister and First Assistant Secretary, Net Zero Economy Taskforce, Kerren Crosthwaite.

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The Regional Australia Council (RAI) recent meeting on jobs and energy, coincided with the launch of the RAI’s Regional Jobs Report 2022 – Big Skills Challenge and RAI CEO, Liz Ritchie’s address to the National Press Club last Wednesday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Lorraine now at 275 blood donations; for others, and her late husband...

By DAVID DIXON

LIFELONG blood donor Lorraine recently chalked up her 275th donation in Dubbo, though now, her giving has a very personal quality.

“It was way back in the dim dark days, it would have been in about 1966 (when I started), and I gave blood on-andoff throughout the years since then,” she recalls.

“But now it’s to show appreciation – a ‘thank-you’ – for the great work they do. You see, my husband had numerous transfusions in the last years of his life,” she explained.

Fit, healthy and active, her partner was a truck driver with whom they had planned a happy retirement together, she said.

“We came up for a weekend, we just liked the town, so we

moved up here from Sydney, but he got leukemia and had to give up work,” she said.

“I was just so grateful for all the donations of blood made by other people that I thought I’d like to give a bit back,” she added.

Retired herself now, she drops in about every fortnight to the blood bank in Dubbo and offers herself, often donating the vital plasma out of

the blood that is used now in literally dozens of medical procedures.

“With the plasma, they put a line in your arm and take the plasma out, and put the blood back in your system,” she explained.

She said that, even though she is someone with a natural aversion to medical procedures, it is all quite painless.

“They keep a very close eye on you, how you’re doing, and you can have a cold drink or milkshake to replenish yourself before you go,” she said.

“I don’t like needles. I had them as a child, but this is all quite pleasant,” she added.

With the cooler months now upon is, this is one of the times of the year when common illnesses force plenty of people to cancel their blood donations, Red Cross spokesperson Brian Bruce explained.

“The need for blood is constant, but as we’re coming into winter, we can have 40 per cent of donors cancel on the day due to flus and colds,” he said.

“Winter season is the peak season for donating. I’m 48 this year and I started donating six years ago, and it was then that I found out that I had high blood pressure – if it wasn’t for the donating, I may not ever have found out,” he said.

As this is National Blood Donor Week, the Red Cross is celebrating the 5936 locals who give blood to the community – the Red Cross describes them as ‘the Lifeblood of the community’.

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As part of National Blood Donor Week, Lifeblood has teamed up with Australian-based illustration brand Min Pin to create a limited-edition bandage which will be rolled on to the arms of donors who donate at Lifeblood donor centres throughout June.

Mr Bruce said this month’s bandage is a colourful flock of birds flying high together, which is symbolic of our community of blood and plasma donors.

do it alone.

“Dubbo Donor Centre needs 1995 additional donors to join their ranks over the next year.

“We want to say a huge thank-you to all of our donors who made a difference (over the past year) and to ask others to make a change for life by becoming a blood donor,” Brian said.

National Blood Donor Week runs until Sunday and is designed to provide an opportunity to thank the nation’s blood and plasma donors for their 1.6 million life-saving donations each year, and highlights the ongoing need for more people to become donors.

“Birds of a feather save lives together, and we’re calling on everyone to join our flock of lifesavers this National Blood Donor Week and receive a new limited edition Min Pin bandage,” Brian said.

“With one in three of us needing blood or blood products in our lifetime, donors like Lorraine can’t

Lorraine said that, while her health holds up, she is determined to continue the selfless donating of her blood and plasma for those needing it in the community.

“If I donate every fortnight for the rest of my life, I will have paid back the transfusions that my husband needed when he was sick,” she concluded.

To help out, download the Donate Blood app, call 13 14 95, or visit www.lifeblood.com.au to book your donation.

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ARCHIBALD PRIZE 2022

The 2022 Archibald Prize exhibition is open now at the Western Plains Cultural Centre.

See 51 of the finalists from last year’s prize, including 2022 winner Moby Dickens by Blak Douglas. Open until Sunday 30 July. This exhibition is ticketed. Find out more at westernplainsculturalcentre.org

AVAILABLE TO ORDER

Save your business money and redirect some of the waste it produces by utilising Council’s Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection service.

The service is available for business premise owners in the three bin service area to order now at dubbo.nsw.gov.au/FOGOforbusiness

POLYSTYRENE RECYCLING

A trial recycling service is now underway at the Whylandra Recycling and Waste Facility. Residential generated polystyrene can be dropped off in a separate area during the trial. A financial incentive will be available to residents who ensure their polystyrene is segregated from other rubbish during the trial. The trial will end on 11 August, with potential for continuation of the service.

Find out more at yoursay.dubbo.nsw.gova.au

LAND IN KESWICK ESTATE STILL AVAILABLE

Dubbo Regional Council has 37 lots available for purchase as part of Keswick Estate’s Stage 5 Release 2, starting from $223,000. Browse available land view answers to frequently asked questions, or get in contact with Council to discuss your needs.

For more information on available land, visit keswickestate.com.au

Plenty of blood over a lot of years, Lorraine recently got the big 275th donation over nearly a 60-year period.

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SCHOOLS SHINE WITH

Eisteddfod success

Incredibly talented primary and secondary school students from around our region - and beyondrecently converged by the busload on the region’s major arts event of the year, the City of Dubbo

The 17-member-strong St Laurence’s Primary Band, made up of students from Year 3 to 6, performed ‘We Will Rock You’ and the theme from ‘Star Wars’, placing second in their section. The band’s conductor, Ms Jessica Manning, is incredibly proud and felt the students played the best she had ever heard them.

Above: The Dubbo College Concert Band earned a well-deserved second place out of the five concert bands in the Secondary Schools Concert Band section. With their renditions of ‘Beyond the Void’ and ‘You’re Welcome’, the 50-piece concert band captivated the adjudicator and received high praise for their cohesive performance.

Dubbo College South Campus’ rock band, Jeez Louise, comprised mainly of students from Year 9 elective music class, claimed a well-deserved 2nd place performing a captivating rendition of ‘Seven Nation Army’ and an original composition ‘Mistakes’. The Year 10 boys also garnered recognition for their outstanding performance, receiving a Highly Commended award for their spirited renditions of ‘Sweet Home Chicago’ and ‘Johnny be Good’.

The Dubbo College Jazz band left a lasting impression, securing a Highly Commended. Mostly comprised of Year 9 students from South Campus, and several Senior Campus students, the Jazz band mesmerised the audience with lively performances of ‘Louis, Louis’ and ‘Handclap’. Their dedication and hard work paid off as they claimed second place, narrowly edged out by Mudgee High School.

Central West Leadership Academy Stage 2/3/4 students won the small school section at the Dubbo Eisteddfod with their renditions of ‘Supernova’ and ‘School Song’.

Right: Dubbo South Public School class 5/6L recorder group were awarded First Place for their performance of ‘Hot Cross Buns’ and ‘Grock Rock’.

Dubbo South Public School class 5/6L Signing Choir were awarded First Place for their performance of ‘Hearts in Harmony’ and ‘Spongebob SquarePants’. Their very proud teacher, Louise Heaslip, said the class worked very hard and for many it was their first time on stage.

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By KEN SMITH

Family and friends gathered at the Garden Hotel to celebrate and wish Irene “Mimmie” Smith a very happy 100th birthday on Saturday.

King Charles III and Queen Camillia sent their best wishes on what was appropriately the King’s Birthday Long Weekend, with Dubbo Regional Council mayor Mathew Dickerson and Member for the Dubbo electorate

Dugald Saunders visiting with Mimmie, bringing best wishes from the people of Dubbo and the Government.

Mimmie was in high spirits, enjoying every moment.

A highlight was Mimmie reading out the words sent by the King and Queen –loud applause from the gathered followed.

Read more about Irene’s life on Page 15

Irene Smith with one of the first “Congratulations” from King Charles III and Queen CamillaIrene Smith with her Great Grandchildren

The BIG picture, Irene with her family and friends

Jessica Taylor, Irene Smith and Erin Burling

Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders with Irene Smith.

Irene Smith and her Grandchildren

Irene Smith, John Mason and Nora Mines

Dubbo mayor Mathew Dickerson with Irene “Mimmy” Smith who was awarded the Dubbo Senior Citizen of the Year in 2007.

Mark Smith, Irene Smith, Heather Taylor and Bruce Smith

Poet celebrates

the big “8-0”

Happy Birthday, Ken!

Relatives and friends gathered at RSL Sporties on Sunday, June 4, to celebrate Ken Windsor achieving his 80-year milestone.

Among others, daughter, Kara came from Sydney, and grand-daughter, Christine, driving all the way from Newcastle for the weekend.

The evening was a great celebration, with Ken reading a poem he wrote himself: “A Toast to Eighty.”

This was followed later by a presentation on “Eighty years of Ken” which included history, interspersed with some humour. Ken appreciated the attendance of his quasi-adopted family, headed by Heather Orth, who have been close friends since 1970.

The evening was enjoyed by all those present, ranging in age from five to 75, excepting Ken, of course, who was 80!

Above: Ken Windsor achieving his 80-year milestone with, among others, grand-daughter, Christine, driving all the way from Newcastle, and daughter, Kara, coming from Sydney for the weekend.

Top: Relatives and friends gathered at RSL Sporties on Sunday to celebrate Ken Windsor achieving his 80-year milestone, with Ken reading a poem he wrote himself: “A toast to eighty.”

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DUBBO WORKS is highlighting the excellent career and learning opportunities the Dubbo region off you by Fletcher International Exports and Dubbo Photo News. To contribute ideas,

A great place for women to work

By YVETTE AUBUSSON-FOLEY

WHEN Megan Munro, 30, approached Fletcher International Export for a casual harvest job last year, little did she know she’d love it so much that harvest would come and go and she’d stay on.

Right now, the focus at the Fletcher grain terminal is the start of cotton season where a small team of hard-working people, including Megan, are busy warehousing and packing cotton for shipment to customers that by the end of the season will amount to about 100,000 bales.

Megan operates the weigh bridge, is packing cotton seed and operates various machinery.

“When I first started at Fletchers, I was a single mum who’d

just moved back to town and I was looking for a job. I hadn’t done this kind of work before but there was lots of support and I felt like I fitted in quite easily,”

Megan said.

“The weigh bridge is the first port of call for trucks coming in delivering grain (during harvest) and we enter them into the system, we test the grain and grade it, then we send it to the appropriate location on site.

“Right now, I’m involved in the packing of the cotton. It’s usually two people, you have a loader operator who puts the cotton in the hopper and then I’ll control the hopper with a belt, and it sends it into the shipping container. You pack it to a certain weight.

“I love it here. Every day’s different and I’m constantly meet-

ing new people and learning new things.

“In the past I’ve usually worked with animals so this is completely different for me. I am from a farming background, but I never really had a lot to do with grain, it was more sheep and cattle.” Megan’s goal is to switch to full-time work at Fletchers, adding to the skills she’s already attained along the way, and would encourage other women looking for a new opportunity to give it a go.

“Come on out, what harm’s it going to be, it’s a great place to work and great people, I absolutely love it. They’re flexible around my family situation, they’re great like that, and it’s like a family here – everybody gets along.”

Position Vacant

Abattoir Labourers - Full Time FLETCHER INTERNATIONAL EXPORTS

Jobs and Tasks

We are looking for people to fill multiple labouring roles (such as packing meat and trimming fat, processing co-products such as wool and hides) and also more experienced roles such as boning, slicing and hide removal).

Wages and Pay:

Wages are processed weekly

You will have opportunities to gain new skills and progress up pay levels in your department as you learn new tasks

Skill Level

We have opportunities for people with all levels of experience (even if you have none at all!)

Benefits of Working with Us:

We provide all training required on the job - we even provide and wash your uniform!

You can find this on our website at http://www.fletchint.com.au/careers/application-form

or grab one from our Gatehouse at Lot 11 Yarrandale Road, Dubbo NSW 2830 For more information contact 02 6801 3100

Because the Dubbo Region is the best place to build your

Fletcher International Exports’ Megan Munro.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED BY MATTHEW SINGH

GOATS ON THE GO: Kieran’s new job to promote industry’s future

THE recent appointment of a dedicated goat production officer shows the projected importance of the goat industry in the Central West.

Funded through the “Going Ahead With Goats Project”, Kieran Smith commenced in the role of dedicated goat extension officer in late April, and he has been busily working with producers and stakeholders to get their input into how he and this project can help drive the goat industry forward.

“This is a great opportunity for me personally to do something that I’m passionate about and really make a difference for Western NSW goat producers and the industry,” Kieran said.

“The ‘Going Ahead With Goats Project’ represents a wonderful opportunity to build on the work the industry and goat producers have done in the past 20 or so years and continue to take it forward, and I am really excited to be involved,” he added.

In his full-time role, Kieran is providing ongoing support and capacity-building opportunities for goat producers in Western NSW, while also supporting the industry to continue to grow its export and domestic markets.

In recent years, goats have grown into a massive industry, particularly in Western NSW, as highlighted by:

Australian goat meat exports were valued at $298.6 million in 2021/22.

NSW goat producers supplied 64per cent of the goats processed nationally in 2021/22.

Western NSW supplied 86per cent of the goats produced from NSW.

The “Going Ahead With Goats Project” will dovetail with work being undertaken by project partners NSW Department of Primary Industries, with the aim of accelerating the adoption of goat research and development and growing market share – both domestically and in the export market – for Western NSW goat producers.

# DUBBO JOBS COUNTER 550

The number of Dubbo region jobs being advertised this week on seek.com.au

OPPORTUNITY OF THE WEEK

Part-time Customer Service Consultant

Midwest Foods & Liquor - Dubbo

 Permanent Part- Time Position (27.5 hours a week) with an attractive hourly rate

 Access to groceries and liquor at discounted prices

 Modern purpose-built premises

To support our growth, we are looking for a part-time customer service consultant to join our team for a fast-paced role. We need someone driven by a strong customer service focus, who will enjoy building long standing relationships with our customers, be able to think on your

LOVE YOUR WORK

feet and enjoy problem solving.

You will have prior experience in a customer service role, you will have an excellent phone manner and align with our Values of Collaboration, Fairness, Integrity, and Sustainability.

Your attention to detail is a must but most importantly you will enjoy being part of a team dedicated to improving the customer experience.

As we sell both grocery and liquor lines you must be over 18.

For more information or to apply, visit www.seek.com.au/midwest-foods-jobs

DUBBO WORKS WANTS YOU!

Jodie Benton

Dubbo and employing 16 people

WIf you have a unique or interesting job, a career opportunity or a fascinating learning option you’d like to share, get in touch with Dubbo Photo News now.

To contribute ideas, email dubboworks@ dubbophotonews.com. au or phone 6885 4433 or visit us at Level 1, 178 Macquarie Street, Dubbo.

If ha job fa T Dubbo

When you were a child, what did you dream of growing up to be?

A teacher

What was the moment or the person who inspired you, to work in your current field?

Left school and felt like I didn’t want to go straight back to school with teaching. Thought “what is the one thing I’d give anything to do”…. Answer = Archaeology.

What is your current role?

I am the Director of OzArk Environment & Heritage, a consultancy firm based in

What’s been your best day on the job?

There’s been so many… Discovering the Cave of Lot behind a monastery above the Dead Sea in Jordan; finding an Aboriginal stone axe production site in the New England with the local Traditional Owners; digging to reveal the walls of the 1890s Old Dubbo Gaol and 1860s Dubbo courthouse... and so many more!

How does your job challenge you? We have a lot of projects going at any one time, so keeping track of them all

and ensuring the work is done well is our main challenge

What’s the one tool you can’t do your job without, and why?

My trowel. It’s like an extension of my arm. Will robots or AI ever replace - or help - humans in your line of work?

Not in the fieldwork I don’t think, but maybe in some of the post-processing of data?

What are you listening to at the moment (music, podcast, audiobook)?

I am reading Sapiens by Yuval Harari. It offers a great perspective on

humankind

What’s one thing most people might not know about you?

I also like to sing and dance. Check out the next DATS production, Jesus Christ Superstar, and I’ll be there somewhere.

What words of encouragement would you give to young person today, who’s thinking of doing similar work to you?

Go for it. It may seem like archaeology/heritage is a very niche industry, and it is in a way, but it is a very rewarding career, full of variety, and we need more people!

Goats on the go. Kieran Smith started recently in the role of dedicated goat extension officer, and has been busily working with producers and stakeholders to get their input into how he and this project can help drive the goat industry forward.

PHOTO: SUPPLIED

By JENET STEWART

MOST of us have visited Wellington on more than the odd occasion and enjoyed the now-iconic and super-friendly Cactus Café and Gallery.

Marilyn Keirle, owner of the Cactus Café and Gallery is soon to retire from the café life she’s known for the past 25 years and venture to new horizons. In the beginning, “I had a sudden brainstorm hit one evening, and I really had a vision of bringing the little school back to life as a cafe and gallery. It had closed in 1996, and left vacant, and so my adventure began,” Marilyn said. The little school she refers to is the Sacred Heart Infants School at Wellington where Cactus Café and Gallery now stands. Ironically, Marilyn was educated at the school as a young child with her siblings.

Marilyn was born in Orange in 1946 and moved to Wellington late in 1955, where her dad opened a wholesale fruit and vegetable distribution business. “I married my husband, Roger, 54 years ago and we had

four children, all of whom have been important collaborators in Keirle’s Pharmacy or Cactus Café and Gallery over the last thirty years,” Marilyn explained.

The Mexican Ambassador to Australia, Senor Raphael Steger, opened Cactus Café and Gallery – a Spanish mission-style building built in 1930 – on October 3rd, 1998. “It was all very exciting and scary, too, as we were all amateurs except for my chef, Natalie, so a pretty steep learning curve was had by all,” Marilyn said.

Over the last 25 years, a wonderful mix of people have all been part of the Cactus team including family, friends, juniors, work experience school pupils, and international newcomers. “I am very grateful to them all and the new ideas they have imparted to make the business such a special place to have spent time over all the years. Our main focus has been on great customer service, friendly atmosphere and tasty home-style cooking and coffee,” Marilyn said.

There’s been many a function held at Cactus Café and Gallery, too. It truly has

been a wonderful meeting place for locals and visitors alike. “Over the years we have had dinners, weddings, wakes, musical evenings, markets, bush dances, a movie club, workshops, our family reunions, Christmas and Easter lunches and many events I've forgotten. Lots of fun over the years!” Marilyn reminisced.

While Cactus Cafe and Gallery will be no more, new owners Kylie Barton and Julie Hancock will bring a wonderful fresh vibe to this beautiful building in its third life-

time. Marilyn wishes them well: “I wish them every success. I would also sincerely like to thank my family and staff for years of loyal service and love, local suppliers for wonderful produce and cakes, and customers new and old, who have made the years worthwhile.

“I hope we can meet up on the verandah for a coffee in the future. It’s been an amazing 25 years, and so glad I took the plunge. Thanks to everyone who has been a part of this time,” Marilyn said.

Struggling with bills? Free mobile vet truck visit to Wellington

WITH many people in the Central West struggling with high interest rates and inflation, proper veterinary care is one of those costs that has become out of reach for many families.

But good news for pet-owners in the Wellington area: a free travelling vet clinic is coming to town with a visit by the Animal Welfare League’s (AWL) mobile vet truck.

The truck will be stationed at Apex Park on Thornton Street, Wellington, from 9am–12 noon on Sunday, June 18, providing a range of cost-free services, including health checks, microchipping, and dog C3 and cat F3 vaccinations.

The AWL’s purpose-built

B-Double trailer is more than 25 metres long and includes specially-designed areas for animal surgeries, an isolation room, and more than 35 recovery cages.

It also features equipment for blood work, fridges, a veterinary scale, extensive storage to hold veterinary supplies, and more.

For those bringing along their pets, cats must be in carriers, and dogs on leads, and also bring a mobile device to sign-in.

There is also a limit of three animals treated, per household.

Residents seeking more information can go to:  www.awlnsw.com.au/contact

A beautiful day at Cameron Park, Wellington

PHOTOS BY COLIN ROUSE

 Cousins Arthur Redfern and Gabriel Lodge

 Elizabeth Jones and Hannah Ellis

 Leanne and Julia McClure

 Jill Edwards and Raya Chua

Spicers Creek Wind Farm's draft planning agreement on the way

DUBBO Regional Council has agreed to negotiate a draft planning agreement with Squadron Energy over the Spicers Creek Wind Farm Project.

THE decision comes after Squadron Energy Pty Ltd submitted a letter of offer, featuring components relating to strategic and infrastructure projects funding, and a community benefits scheme for local community groups and other not-for-profit organisations.

THE offer also included terms of 1.5 per cent of Capital Investment Value in accordance with Council’s adopted Renewable Energy Framework, with any agreement negotiated being over a 30-year term with annual payments to Council.

“WE'VE got a responsibility to ensure future generations are not worse off as a result of our

decision-making and actions, and working with organisations such as Squadron Energy assist in strengthening our community and local economy,” Dubbo mayor Mathew Dickerson said.

WHILE the project will mean the building of 117 wind turbines, only 107 will be in the Dubbo Regional Local Government Area, with the remaining 10 turbines in the Warrumbungle Shire Council Local Government Area. This means that the Planning Agreement funding would be considered on a pro-rata basis per turbine.

THE draft planning agreement will be made available for public exhibition, with a further report to be presented to Council for consideration, including any submissions, once the public exhibition period has closed.

Clockwise from left:

Dubbo Regional Council is negotiating a draft planning agreement with Squadron Energy Pty Ltd over the Spicers Creek Wind Farm Project north east of Wellington. PHOTO: SQUADRON ENERGY

AGENT’S CHOICE

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STUNNING FAMILY OASIS | PRIZED GOLF COURSE SETTING 60 LAKESIDE CIRCUIT, DUBBO

Evoking a sense of timeless luxury, this magnificent residence unfolds over a highly versatile design and is awash with an abundance of light.

It’s well scaled interiors offer space for families to live, work and entertain with a collection of lounging zones and highlight windows affording a seamless connection to outdoor living areas, lush courtyard and breathtaking swimming pool with water feature.

With leafy views and access to the 13th hole of the Dubbo Golf Course at the rear, the property expands over a 1,268 sqm land parcel in the highly coveted Lakeside Circuit in Grangewood Estate.

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KAREN CHANT

The Real Estate Chat with Karen Chant from Chant and Co

4 Ways To Prepare For Open Homes

Have an easy cleaning routine…

You don’t need to do a full on deep clean prior to each viewing – but having a swift and simple cleaning schedule will help. Tasks should include wiping surfaces especially the kitchen and bathroom, taking out trash and cleaning floors.

…And a simple tidy plan

Have roll-out storage boxes and containers handy to throw bits and bobs into in case of last-minute viewings. Keep pleasant touches such as reed diffusers, candles and fresh towels in an easy to reach place so that you can pop them out quickly before potential buyers arrive.

Clear your schedule

Try not to book significant events at your home during the months following your property’s placement on the market. If you have family events on the cards inform your real estate agent as soon as possible so that they can avoid these dates when planning open houses and inspections.

Organise child and pet care

If you have children or pets it’s advisable to take them elsewhere during viewings. Identify backups who might be able to help you out at short notice so that you know they will always have somewhere safe to go, and you’ll never have to turn down an inspection at the last minute.

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How

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short-term rentals fuel the local economy and support community growth in Dubbo

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60 LAKESIDE CIRCUIT, DUBBO

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Evoking a sense of timeless luxury, this magnificent residence unfolds over a highly versatile design and is awash with an abundance of light.

It’s well scaled interiors offer space for families to live, work and entertain with a collection of lounging zones and highlight windows affording a seamless connection to outdoor living areas, lush courtyard and breathtaking swimming pool with water feature.

With leafy views and access to the 13th hole of the Dubbo Golf Course at the rear, the property expands over a 1,268 sqm land parcel in the highly coveted Lakeside Circuit in Grangewood Estate.

A sophisticated retreat for buyers of any ages or stages, it also offers easy reach to Delroy Shopping Centre, medical centres, schools, childcare, restaurants and parklands.

To arrange an inspection of this extraordinary opportunity or obtain further information, contact the selling agent.

PRICE: $1,390,000

VIEW: By appointment

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CONTACT: Karen Chant 0448 191167

karen@chantandco.com.au

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Walk around our estate, and you’ll meet people who value the things you do; community, comfort and connection.

We’re ready to welcome you to a lifestyle designed by you.

Authentic Craftsmanship

INDULGE IN QUALITY TIMBER FURNITURE SO YOU CAN RELAX AND ENTERTAIN WITH EASE

A proud Australian family business for 37 years, Eureka Furniture offers a range of sustainable, unique furniture pieces, specialising in solid and reclaimed timber.

“We celebrate the imperfect products that you simply do not see in the synthetic,” CEO Joel Brisblat of Eureka Furniture said.

“When creating furniture with solid and recycled wood, marble and vintage leathers the product is innately authentic.”

“There is a beauty that cannot be replicated. A soul resides in each piece. As the world became aware of sustainable living, the wood previously burnt was salvaged and recycled timber quickly became a sensation.”

The items they sell are great value for money and they are passionate about customer service. Advantages include:

• Fully assembled and quality checked

• Australian owned and operated

• 100 per cent sustainably sourced timber

• Quality fabrics such as genuine leather and recycled timber

Nathan Brisblat, who comes from the Mediterranean, founded the business following his future wife Gillian to Australia nearly 45 years ago,bringing with him an appreciation for authenticity, a love of quality and a strong desire to build something special.

Nathan liked what he saw in recycled timber products and so Eureka Furniture was born. The first store opened in Brisbane with quality crafted and solid timber pieces.

Today Eureka Furniture has grown to 40 plus stores from Cairns to Canberra. Still utilising recycled timbers, they also have a variety of modern products.

Offering quality hardwood timber furniture, including contemporary living, country living, Boho, urban, mid-century modern, traditional and alfresco living.

The Bengal dining collection is chic and authentic while the Glenrowan collection highlights the natural beauty of the Australian eucalypt timber.

The Farmhouse range offers rustic timbers, natural fibres and neutral hues that embody a perfectly imperfect farmhouse home.

Hamptons with white and bright furniture pieces represents the quintessential coastal elegance.

Come and see for yourself - Eureka Furniture Dubbo Shop: 5/243 Cobra St, Dubbo NSW 2830

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9 Yuille Court, Dubbo NSW 2830

A short 9 iron from Dubbo Golf Course in one of Dubbo’s most prestigious positions is 9 Yuille Court. This five-bedroom home is truly one of a kind and homes of this nature in this location only come up every few years. With two stories of living and bedrooms, balcony with views straight to the 27 hole Championship Dubbo Golf Course this home has to be seen to be believed.

If you are looking for a home close to the Golf Course, Zoo, and the best walking trails in Dubbo this is for you!

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BUYERSRANGE: $725,000-$750,000

OPEN: 9:30 – 10:00 on Saturday 17th July

AGENT: Adam Wells 0422 147 167

Live the resort style lifestyle in Dubbo’s Perignon Park, come home to this gated estate where you can relax in style. This property is conveniently located being moments away from the Orana Mall, parks, schools, medical centre, and the Japanese Gardens.

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Be quick to secure this corner allotment of approximately 1080sqm located on the corner of Wingewarra & Rawson Streets within close proximity to the CBD of Dubbo offering

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THUMBS UP!

Thumbs up and a very big thank-you to Lizzie in the ladies shoe department of Myer. Lizzie went above what was expected to serve me; her service and patience are second to none and she was so helpful. Her whole attitude was so lovely and obliging. I’m so appreciative.

Thumbs up to all the nursing kitchen and cleaning staff at Trangie Hospital. A friend of mine has received the most amazing love care and respect from absolutely every person that has attended to her whilst she is in there.

Thumbs up to Paul from Godfrey’s for excellent customer service, going the extra mile in demonstrating a range of vacuum cleaners for a customer. We were happy to buy one from this business.

Thumbs up to Dubbo Fire Station for dealing with some rubbish being burned off recently. A reminder to everyone to check the rules and regulations before doing burn-off s.

Thumbs up to Carina of the Orana Region Filipino Australian Association. It would be hard to find a more generous and warm-hearted person.

Thumbs up to Marc at Orana Property Maintenance who I found in the Dubbo Photo News. Marc fixed a problem in my shower – great work and customer service. He phoned a week later to check everything was okay, too.

Thumbs up to the great bloke who went out of his way and bought two pillows for the homeless person in the street to rest his head on.

Thumbs up to Dubbo Police officers who attended an emergency recently in West Dubbo. You had a job to do and were very compassionate and supportive whilst doing what was required.

I can’t recall all the officers’ names; “Jonesy”, thank-you for the support and checking in after our loss, and thankyou to the off-duty officer who came to assist. Thank-you also to Jarryd for your role, and to all those involved. We sincerely appreciated the compassion, care and support you all provided. Thumbs

Up also to Sophie and the Ambulance professionals who attended and did their very best. We found comfort in knowing you tried so hard. Thank-you from the depths of our hearts. We are blessed to have outstanding first responders in our Police, Ambulance and Medical professionals.

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 Send your Thumbs Up via email to photos@dubbophotonews.com.au, mail to Level 1, 178 Macquarie Street Dubbo NSW 2830, or phone 6885 4433.

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We will, we will, ROCK YOU!

MACQUARIE Conservatorium, Dubbo, is presenting a week of afternoon workshops between Monday, July 3 and Friday, July 7 for vocalists and instrument players who want to play in rock bands.

“Our first Rock School holiday workshop was a great success last year, so we are thrilled to run this workshop again for local youth in the upcoming July school holidays,” Macquarie Conservatorium’s Director Vivienne Winther said.

Participants will fine-tune their rock band skills with the expert guidance of a great team of experienced local band musicians and teachers. The team includes wellknown local band musician and song-writer Clinton Hoy, and bass player James Collingridge, who is also a Macquarie Conservatorium teacher.

“It’s a great opportunity for the many young people out there who are interested in playing together in bands,” Mr Collingridge said.

The workshop will be held at Macquarie Conservatorium, corner of Darling and Bultje streets, Dubbo, where’s there’s plenty of room for bands to rock.

Participants need experience playing one of the following rock band instruments: electric guitar, electric bass guitar, drum-kit, keyboard; or have singing as their main focus. Participants can be at varying standards from elementary to more advanced on their chosen instrument, but it is important to note this workshop is not for beginners.

Songwriting is a big part of the workshop, with bands encouraged and mentored to write their own songs. Another feature of Rock School is working with a professional sound system and developing stage performance skills.

“We’ll be partnering with SOMAD, Dubbo’s peak body for live and original music, to give these young band players hands-on experience with a professional sound system,” Ms Winther said.

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“Kids can come into the workshop as an individual and we will match them into a band, or if they already have their own band organised, they can stay together in that band. And we’re also happy to welcome back any of the players from last year’s workshop to have another go!”

Participants will give a showcase performance for family and friends at Macquarie Conservatorium at the end of the workshop.

The Conservatorium is also offering some Rock School scholarships for indigenous students and for female students. Anyone in-

terested in being considered for a scholarship can indicate that on their registration form.

Young musicians should register for Rock School now – registrations close on Friday, June 16,

so don’t delay!

Visit the Conservatorium’s website www.macqcon.org.au for more info and to register online for the workshop. What a great way to spend the school holidays.

The first Rock School holiday workshop will be held at Macquarie Conservatorium, Dubbo, from 3rd to 7th July. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

1980 308 Imperial V8 Dino Ferrari

BY DAVID DIXON

For sports car-buff and local businessman, Bob Ware, his classic red 1980 308 Imperial V8 Dino Ferrari, was an impulse buy.

A classic motoring aficionado, his purchase 40 years ago, was the very essence of  love at first sight… sort of!

“I was going to buy a TR7 (Triumph), and then I spotted it in Sydney, and I thought, ‘bugger it, I’ll buy it instead,’” he explained.

“When I got it, it was perfect, A-1 condition, it had always been garaged, it hasn’t got a spot of rust, as Ferrari’s usually have, and it was only a couple of years’ old,” he added.

Far from being a locked-away trophy vehicle, Bob’s business interests in outback NSW, ensured the classic car got a good work-out on country roads.

“I was doing a lot of travelling, I had a resort at Lightning Ridge, the Motor Village, which I’d taken over at the time.

“I also had interests in Sydney, and I used to motor down in it in great time, I did that trip plenty of times and it ran like a bird on the open road,” he recalled.

Featuring four twin-barrel Webers (carburettors)  and a twin ignition, he also added Ferrari Racing Rims,

requiring width modifications to the back mud-guards to the bodywork. The car also became a bit of a star for a number of years when his work took him to the glamorous holiday resorts in south-east Queensland.

“I had a sign-writer, who put gold lettering on the back mudguards and done a stack of other stuff to it, and it used to feature on the Beach Girl Quests,” he explained.

“We’d put it on the sand as far it would go and photograph the contestants sitting in it, and I’d take it to car shows as well,” he said proudly.

No comfy luxury ride by modern

standards, he said the 308 is a classic example of the Italian love of a car dedicated to one single purpose. “It’s a speed car, it’s meant for speed, but I still enjoy driving it around, although with the road rules, its racing days are probably now over,”

Dubbo South Primary School

‘Young Doctors’ with third year medical student Alex Hormann at the University of Sydney School of Rural Health, DubboPrimary School Maddi Pearson.

PHOTOS: SUPPLIED BY DUBBO SOUTH PRIMARY SCHOOL

Young Doctors of tomorrow

Dubbo South Primary School ‘Young Doctors’ visited the School of Rural Health in Dubbo as part of their Malpa’s Young Doctors for Life program.

During their visit to the School of Rural Health, they learnt about diabetes from third year medical student Alex Hormann and School of Rural Health staff.

The fun interactive session ran for about 40 minutes and was delivered through multiple hands-on activities, including mini health checks and the opportunity to work with some

of the 3D models in our world-class anatomy teaching lab.

Malpa’s Young Doctors for Life is a culturally derived, grass roots approach to train Aboriginal and nonAboriginal children, 9–12-year-olds, to become Young Doctors, to empower children to take control of their health destiny and help shape the future in their family and community. Malpa is actively supported by the Australian Indigenous Doctors Association, the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine and the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine.

Harper Dunn Charlee Adams, Claudette Scott and Cheryl Ah-See Makenha Bryon and Eadie Cooper

Maddi Pearson

PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

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James Rouse

5 in May

What’s your favourite game to play? Soccer nets!

Do you play soccer at the weekend too? Yes for Westside Green. Westside is the Best side because that’s why we’re awesome. Have you kicked any goals? Yes!

Lots!

Are you a good player? Yes, I go hard against them. I kick the ball over the person and then I keep running with it, then I run straight with it and then I get a goal. Also, I get very puffed out. I go superhard, I kick the ball off people.

Do mum and dad stand on the sideline to cheer you on? No, my mum’s the coach! She’s a good coach. I think I do training on Tuesdays. Mum makes us do lots of running because we have to do running to get the ball.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? It would be “SuperFast” so I can get more goals.

Who’s your best friend? Harry and everyone on my team.

Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? Nope

What’s your favourite game at daycare? I like going outside and playing with the balls.

Do you have a pet? We’re not allowed one because then we couldn’t go on holidays.

Who has the most rules at home, mum or dad? (laughs) Both.

What’s your favourite TV show?

Monster Truck Drivers

Have you ever lost a toy? I lost a favourite toy and it was a yo-yo and we didn’t know where it was and I looked in the car and all of sudden, ‘My Yo-Yo!’

How long was it missing for? One night.

Theme: English Middle Ages

Crossmath

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Starting with the seven-letter word, drop a letter and form a six-letter word. Continue in this manner until you reach the single letter at the bottom. You can rearrange the letters in each step, if necessary. There

YOUR STARS

ARIES: One of your children may be worried abou t losing their friends. You may need to devote more of your attention to them and take time off work. An elderly relative may also need your help.

TAURUS: If you’re planning a holiday or long drive, make sure you also give yourself plent y of time at home to rest. A good friend will keep you on the phone for hours.

GEMINI: You may have to claim a refund or price adjustment after a transaction. You’ll register for a short training course in the coming months, which will benefit your career.

CANCER: Your family and friends need you. You’ll have no choice but to devote yourself to them. Fortunately, they’ll show you their appreciation and gratitude.

LEO: You’ll dedicate the next few weeks to a ne w professional or personal project. You’ll surround yourself with inspiring people that will help you make your dream come true.

VIRGO: Your energy levels will fluctuate wildly this week You’ll receive good news about the health of someone close to you. You’ll throw together a last-minute party to celebrate.

LIBRA: You’ll feel short on time this week. You must improve your organisational skills to complete everything you have planned. You’ll attend a last-minute party that will be a lot of fun.

SCORPIO: If you’re looking for a job, someone close to you will steer you toward a surprising career. You’ll be involved in a fascinating project, possibly involving travel or starting a business.

SAGITTARIUS: You’ll make time to go on a holiday, if only to relax. You have the tools you need to start your own business. You’ll also have the support of several professionals.

CAPRICORN: It’s time to restore peace and bury the hatchet if you’ve been in conflict. You’ll find ways to settle a debt or renovate a property.

AQUARIUS: You’ll be involved in an important negotiation or transaction that’s been dragging on and on. Rather than fearing change, embrace it; it can only benefit you.

PISCES: You’ll be the focal point this week, much to your surprise. You’ll be congratulated for your selfless actions, even if it’s just for listening to someone.

Quiz

Quick Crossword

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1 Japanese dish (5)

4 Female killer (9)

9 Rude (7)

10 Persuaded (7)

11 Devalued (7)

12 Approve of (7)

13 Books of memoranda (9)

15 Sit for an artist (4)

17 Alcove (4)

19 German city (9)

1 Which of the world’s rivers runs through the most countries?

2 Which superhero disguises himself as a reporter for the fictional Daily Planet newspaper?

3 Which Australian author released their debut novel, Monkey Grip, in 1977?

4 What genus of primate has the scientific name Papio?

5 The de facto head of the Eastern Orthodox Church is the archbishop and ecumenical patriarch of where?

6 In what year was the Republic of Turkey established?

7 How many member states currently comprise the European Union?

8 What is the majority language of the city of Brussels, Belgium?

9 What does the dutch word ‘handschoenen’ mean?

10 What is the musical stage name of US actor Donald Glover (pictured)?

22 Do away with (7)

25 Accomplish (7)

26 Tableland (7)

27 Worship (7)

28 Key maker (9)

29 Asian sea snake (5)

Edgeword

No. 084

Place each of the tiles of letters into the blank jigsaw below to create four six-letter words going across and down.

DOWN

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2 Old type of trombone (7)

3 Incapable of being seen (9)

4 Tuneful (9)

5 Elevate (5)

6 Finished (5)

7 Accompanies (7)

8 Australian city (6)

14 Prudish (9)

15 Conglomeration of fabric scraps (9)

16 Sharpest vertical angle (8)

18 Ordinary; unromantic (of writing) (7)

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21 Online money transfer service (6)

23 Articles (5)

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9-Letter

No. 084

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

Solutions

CUPPA COMICS

eloign, engirt, ergo, ergot, gelt, genitor, gilt, girl, giro, girt, give, given, giver, glen, glint, glove, glover, goitre, gone, gore, govern, grin, grit, grove, ignore, ingot, legion, linger, lingo, loge, long, longer, loving, ogle, ogre, region, reign, REVOLTING, ring, ringlet, roving, tiger, ,tinge tingle, toeing, tong, trig, vertigo, vetoing, voting

WUMO by Wulff & Morgenthaler

by Tony Lopes OUT

Gary Kopervas

THE

by Jeff Pickering

THE TOONS’ VIEWS

TIME WARP

Dubbo CBD Service Stations

The increase in car ownership in the 1960s brought with it a corresponding rise in the number of service stations to fuel and maintain them.

At its peak in the 1960s and 70s, Dubbo had 14 service stations within the boundaries of Macquarie, Cobra, Darling and Talbragar streets. It now has 14 service stations across the entire city, with only one remaining in the CBD.

The 14 servos located in the centre of town were mostly on corners, and some sites, though no longer operating, remain in place. One of the better-known stations was the Shell Roadhouse on the corner of Cobra and Macquarie streets which, during the 1980s, and interstate passenger coaches.

There was a BP servo on the site which is now Shooter Real Estate. This servo was demolished sometime in the 1980s to make way for the Blockbuster video store.

There was another one, brand unknown, across the road on the eastern side of Brisbane Street. It traded more recently as a Caltex and is now the Ampol Foodary.

Further along, on the corner of Cobra and Darling Street was a Caltex outlet, operated by Eric Patis from 1960 to 1969. The site is now occupied by a furniture store.

On the corner of Darling and Wingewarra Street was another servo, owners and brand unknown. This site remains largely intact and is now the location of Budget Car and Truck Rentals.

Most of the old servos had their own workshops and in-house mechanics to service, maintain and repair vehicles. Some also had ancillary services operating out of their work bays, like Dubbo Mowers and Chainsaws, which began its operations at the former Ampol station on the corner of Talbragar and Darling Street. This site is largely intact and currently unoccupied.

Harold Johnson operated a Shell servo on the corner of Talbragar and Brisbane streets from about 1965 until his retirement in the early 1980s. The closure of Harold’s servo coincided with the opening of the Shell Roadhouse, now the site of Raine and Horne Real Estate in Cobra Street.

Many of the old servos were known as

garages, because the main part of their business was vehicle repairs and maintenance, and fuel was more of a sideline. An example of this was Paull’s Garage located on the current site of the Dubbo Library on the corner of Talbragar and Macquarie streets.

Another fuel outlet further along Macquarie Street was Harold W. Taylor & Son, the local Ford dealership, which had bowsers on the footpath in front of its store. Taylor’s Ford dealership was established in 1934 and operated continuously on that site until the business changed hands and was relocated in 1996.

Further along, on the corner of Macquarie and Wingewarra streets, Roy and Keith Brown operated a Holden dealership which traded under the name Ezi Drive. This business also sold fuel from bowsers located on the corner; it traded on the site until the dealership changed hands and relocated to the corner of Darling and Bultje streets in 1971.

A bit further south on Macquarie Street was an Ampol service station operated for some time by Dick Whittington, who sold it to Roger and Diane Mackay in 1980. The Mackays ran it until 1984 when it was sold and demolished to make way for Dubbo Square.

In Bultje Street, behind the Milestone Hotel, was a Nissan dealership and Total service station operated by John McClennon in the 1960s. This site is now home to a driveBack up the hill in Bultje Street, behind station, brand unknown. This site remains largely intact and later became Beaurepaires Tyres and is now the premises of Goodyear Auto Care.

Further along Bultje Street on the corner of Brisbane Street was an Amoco service station. It replaced a sprawling old red-brick home, which Mrs Graham ran as a boarding house in the 1960s.

The Amoco servo was later demolished and

A couple of blocks north, on the corner of Brisbane and Church streets, was a Caltex servo, which operated there in the 1970s. This MP Mark Coulton.

The only remaining servo among those above is the Ampol Foodary.

Contributed by Steve Hodder

Ampol Service Station located in Macquarie St and owned by Roger and Diane Mackay c1980s.

Photo: Contributed

The Esso Service Station located at 223 Macquarie St in the 1960s.

Photo: Macquarie Regional Library

The Shell Roadhouse located on the corner of Macquarie and Cobra Streets in 1988.

Photo: Macquarie Regional Library

Congratulations Haley and Michael

Family and friends gathered to celebrate the marriage of Haley Walters and Michael Seton on Friday, June 2, 2023, on a warm autumn afternoon at the historic Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Dubbo.

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PHOTOS: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS/KEN SMITH

Michelle, Haley and Toni

Penny, Timothy, Makayla, Marnie and Stephanie

The arrival, Haley and Maurice Walters

THE WEDDING PARTY: Michelle, Toni, Haley and Michael, Simeon and Mitchum

Mrs Gloria June Ryan

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Position Vacant

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Your work will be varied and challenging, and the successful applicant will be required to work under pressure and meet strict maintenance deadlines. As we are a meat processing facility, your role will require you to come into contact with animal waste and by-products, so this role is not for the squeamish. An advanced knowledge and all round ability to carry out a variety of fitter, turner & machinist work will be required.

Main duties include:

•Set up and adjust machines and equipment.

•Fit and assemble parts, tools.

•Dismantle faulty tools and assemblies and repair or replace defective parts.

•Set up and/or operate hand and machine tools.

In this role you will be responsible for general mechanical maintenance that includes mechanical repair on a day to day basis as well as ensuring downtime is minimized. In addition, you will develop and implement systems that will maximise the efficiency of and minimise cost of utilities. You will also recommend and develop initiatives that will enhance productivity, efficiency and profitability of the plant.

Experience and Qualifications Required:

To apply for this role, you will need to be a licensed Fitter and Turner with experience in a maintenance role preferably within a manufacturing environment.

Please complete and submit a Fletcher International Exports application form for your application to be processed. You can find this on our website at http://www.fletchint.com.au/careers/application-form

For more information contact 02 6801 3100

THE DIARY

ON THIS WEEK

The Cumnock Market: Saturday, June 17, 9am to 12 Noon, Crossroads Park Cumnock (opposite General Store). Visitors, or anyone wishing to have a stall, contact Pat Gilmour (02) 6367 7270

COMING SOON

Orana Baptist Church Kid’s Club: 9.30am12 Noon, Monday to Friday, July 3 to 7, 4 Palmer Street. For children 5-12 years. “On the Farm” theme, games, stories, songs, and craft. $6 per day. Contact Julie 0428 821 829

THURSDAY

Above Board Gamers: SECOND and FOURTH Thursday of the month, 6pm, upstairs at the Devil’s Hollow Brewery. Contact Alan 0432 278 235

Akela Playgroup: 9.30am, Scout Hall, 4 Akela St., Sharna 0438 693 789

Badminton: 7.30pm-9.30pm, Delroy High School

Auditorium, East Street, West Dubbo, $5 to play ($3 for school students), $22 yearly insurance ($15 for school students). All are welcome. Chris 6887 3413

Bingo - South Dubbo Veteran’s & Community Men’s Shed: 11am-12.30pm, West Dubbo Bowling Club. New players welcome.

Contact Barry 0439 344 349

Book Club: THIRD Thursday of the month, 6pm.

Share, discuss, and review books, or start your own book club. Register your club with the library to access a wide range of book club titles tomorrow, read, discuss and enjoy. Contact Dubbo Library, 6801 4510

Coffee, Craft and Chat: 9.30am-12pm, Gospel Hall, Cnr of Boundary Road and Taylor Street.

Contact Anne 0428 425 958

Croquet: 8.45am, Croquet courts, Brisbane St, North Dubbo. New players of all ages are welcome.

Play starts at 9am Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Kate 0409 927 140 or Lillian 0429 471 921

CWA Dubbo: FIRST Thursday of the month, 9.30am to 11am, Oaktree Retirement Village Peel Street, Dubbo. New members welcome Marion

6884 2957

CWA Wongarbon Handicraft: SECOND Thursday of the month, enquires to Liz 0401 174 883.

CWA Wongarbon: FIRST Thursday of the month, 10am, Wongarbon CWA rooms. Marjorie 6884 5558

Digital @ Dubbo: 10am to 12pm, Macquarie Regional Library, 45-minute session for your internet or technology questions, FREE, bookings essential, contact 6801 4510

Digital skills for seniors: FREEone-on-one help for smartphone, tablet/iPad, laptop or going online. Connecting Community Services, 31-33 Church Street. Contact, 1800 319 551

Dubbo Anglican Church DNA Youth Group:

7pm-9pm, Anglican Church Hall, 158 Brisbane St., during school terms Dubbo Anglican Church Trinity Kids

Playgroup: 10am-12pm, Anglican Church Hall, 158 Brisbane St., during School terms. Contact 6884

4990

Dubbo Community Men’s Shed Inc: Mondays 9am to 1pm and Thu/Sat 1pm to 5pm. Small joining fee after three visits. All men are welcome, Kevin 0427 253 445

Dubbo RSL Day Club: 10am and 2pm, Orana Gardens

Family History Society (Dubbo & District):

1pm to 4pm, volunteers on site during these hours, Western Plains Cultural Centre Community Arts

Centre, Cnr Wingewarra & Gipps Street

Heart Support Walking Group: 12.30pm, (also Tuesdays), Ollie Robbins Oval, Cnr of Bligh Street. Supports gentle exercise promoting healthy hearts, contact Ray 0437 541 942

Line Dancing: 9.30am to 12 noon, at David Palmer

Centre, Cobbora Road. Kathy 6888 5287 or Lynn 6888 5263.

Macquarie Masons Dubbo: SECOND Thursday of the month. All visitors are welcome, John O’Brien 0405 051 896.

Outback Dragons Dubbo: 5.45pm (in summer), Sandy Beach amenities block. Come and try dragon boating, your first five paddles are Free. Newcomers are always welcome, email info@outbackdragons. com.au or call Robyn 0427462504

Wellington Arts and Crafts: 10am-3pm, Small Hall in the Anglican Church grounds, Wellington, variety of crafts, activities and workshops offered. Contact Lynne 6845 4454.

FRIDAY

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: 7pm (1.5hrs)

- ID meeting, Dubbo Community Health, Palmer Street, Dubbo. Contact Dee 0417 422 750, 1300 222 222 or www.aa.org.au.

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group: THIRD Friday of the month, 2pm, Anne or Jeanie 6881 3704.

Central West Makers Place: 12pm-6pm, South Dubbo Veterans and Community Men’s Shed, corner of Palmer and High Streets, Dubbo. 3D printing, basic electronics, robotics, silk screening and pottery. Adam 0431 038 866.

Communion Service (Dubbo Anglican

Church): 10am, Brotherhood House chapel, 158 Brisbane St.

Community Kitchen: FIRST Friday of the month, 6.30pm, Holy Trinity Hall, Brisbane St, free meal.

CPSA (Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association): SECOND Friday each month, 10am, Dubbo RSL Club. Discuss issues, guest speaker. Further Information Barb 0427251121 Dubbo Nepalese Christian Fellowship: 6.308pm. Contact Cyrel on 0416 826 701 or Kabita 0452 406 234.

Dubbo Parkinson’s Support Group: FIRST Friday of each month, 10.30am, Horizons village, Minore Road, Dubbo. People with Parkinson’s and their carers are welcome. Lorna 0416 240 626.

Dubbo VIEW Club: RSL Card Day Friday June 16, 1pm. Please phone Shirley on 0427 822 874

Lunchtime Prayer Group - Dubbo Anglican Church: 1-2pm in Brotherhood House, 158 Brisbane Street. All Welcome. Bring your lunch Narromine Food Barn: 9am-11am, Low-cost groceries and FREE fruit, vegetables and bread with any purchase to people in need. Contact Ken Rumble on 0414 477 365

Rhymetime: 10.30am - 11am, during school term only, suits 0-2 years and families, stories, song and movement. Macquarie Regional Library Spinning and Weaving: 10am, at Dubbo Arts and Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. Lorraine 6887 8371 Tai Chi at U3A: 10am, at the Community Arts Centre, Western Plains Cultural Centre, 76 Wingewarra Street. Richard 6888 5656

Urban Tribe: 2pm, with dancing, music, singing, caring and sharing. Everyone is welcome and let’s do it. 0459 762 702 Western Plains Trefoil Guild: SECOND Friday of each month, 10.30am, Dubbo West Guide Hall. Everyone is welcome. Please confirm the meeting will be on. Dorothy 6884 6646.

SATURDAY

BBeekeepers Inc - Orana: SECOND Saturday of the month, 9.15am, Narromine Tennis Club rooms, unless other arrangements are made. Contact orana.secretary@beekeepers.asn.au Bridge Club - Dubbo: 1pm until approximately 4.30pm, Bultje Street. $7 members, $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324.

Croquet: 8.15am, Muller Park Tennis and Croquet courts, Brisbane St, North Dubbo. New players of all ages are welcome. Tricia 0428 876 204 or Margaret 0427 018 946.

The Cumnock Market: THIRD Saturday of the month, 9am to 12 noon, Crossroads Park Cumnock (opposite General Store). Visitors, or anyone wishing to have a stall, contact Pat Gilmour (02) 6367 7270

CWA Gilgandra Market: FIRST Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm, Cakes, fruit, pickles, plants and more! New stall holders are welcome. $5 per stall, proceeds to CWA. Hilda 6847 1270.

Dubbo Anglican Church Vigil Communion Service: 6pm, 158 Brisbane Street. Contact 6884

4990

Dubbo Bridge Club: 1pm, Bultje Street (Tennis Courts), Dubbo. $7 members, $9 non-members.

Libby 0428 254 324

Dubbo Community Men’s Shed Inc: Mondays, 9am to 1pm and Thu/Sat 1pm to 5pm. Small joining fee after three visits. “All men are welcome.” Kevin 0427 253 445 Dubbo Slot Car Racing Club: FIRST and THIRD Saturday of the month, 4pm, Seniors (15+), old Scouts Building, 189-191 Talbragar Street, across from Aldi. Terry 0408 260 965. Embroiderers - Dubbo: 10am-3pm, (also see Tuesday listing), All are welcome, Macquarie Regional Library, Contact, Ruth 0422 777 323 Family History Society (Dubbo & District): 10am to 1pm, volunteers on site during these hours, Western Plains Cultural Centre Community Arts Centre, Cnr Wingewarra & Gipps Street

Ladies Luncheon: Saturday, May 6, 12 Noon at ‘Kan Sushi & Poke’ Dubbo, Japanese restaurant, ground floor, Quest Hotel, Bultje Street. Contact Bev 6884 5401.

Outback Writers Centre Hub Meeting: FIRST Saturday of the month, (Feb-Dec), 10am-1pm, Western Plains Cultural Centre, Community Arts Centre, Music Room, 76 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo Outback Writers Centre Write-in: THIRD Saturday of the month, (Feb-Nov), 11.30am1.30pm, Macquarie Regional Library, Cnr Macquarie & Talbragar Streets, Dubbo Patchwork and Quilters Group: 9am, SECOND and LAST Saturday of the month, at the Dubbo Pipe Band Hall, Corner of Darling and Wingewarra Streets, Dubbo. New members are always welcome, and we happily support anyone wanting to learn. Further enquiries to Charlene on 0408 825 180

Parkrun - Dubbo: 8am every week, FREE timed (with barcode), 5km run, jog or walk, starts at Sandy Beach, dogs, prams are welcome. Email dubbohelpers@parkrun.com to help!

RSL Tennis Club: 12.30pm, Paramount Tennis Club courts for enjoyable social tennis. All welcome 0437824743 Saturday Art: 10am, at Dubbo Arts and Crafts Society Cottage, 137 Cobra St. Pam 6885 1918.

Seventh-day Adventist Church: 9.30am, small group bible study (Sabbath School) and children’s/youth Sabbath School, and 11am, Divine Service. Cnr Cobra and Sterling Streets. dubbo.adventist.org.au

Talbragar CWA: For information about meetings please contact Ronda on 68885231 or Linda on 68827351

Transition Dubbo Food + Film Night: For information about future events, contact to Peter 0439 091 767

Wellington Lions Preloved Book Fair: Thousands of good quality preloved books, CDs and DVDs, now also Jigsaw Puzzles! Open every Saturday 10am to 2pm in the Western Gallery opposite Cameron Park.

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SUNDAY

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings (Steps and Traditions): 7pm (1.5hrs), ‘Steps and Traditions’ meeting, Dubbo Community Health, Palmer Street, Dubbo. Ph: Jack 0418 605 041, Sally 0427 829 807, 1300 222 222 or www.aa.org.au for meeting information

Australian Kite Flyers Society: SECOND Sunday of the month, 10am, Jubilee Oval. All welcome to come along and see how to build and fly modern (and old) kites. David 0476 223 342

Bicycle User Group Social Ride: 9am, at Wahroonga Park. Mick 0437 136 169 or Sam 0429826076, dubbobug.org.au

Dubbo Acoustic Musicjam (DAMjam):

SECOND Sunday of the month, 2pm to 5pm, Milestone Hotel, upstairs. All are welcome. Join us for this acoustic session with other musicians or just listen. Peter 0457 787 143

Dubbo Anglican Church Traditional Communion Service: 8am, 158 Brisbane Street. 6884 4990

Dubbo Anglican Church: 10am, Trinity Kids

Sunday School and family Communion service.

Dubbo Baptist Church: 6pm, at 251 Cobra Street (next to Spotlight), during school terms. Come along and discover if church is still relevant in today’s world. Everyone is welcome. 6884 2320

Dubbo Baptist Church: 9.30am, 251 Cobra Street (next to Spotlight). Everyone is welcome. 6884 2320

Dubbo Pistol Club: 12.30pm, 143L Old Dubbo Road, 6882 0007 Mindful Crafting for Adults: 12.3pm-2pm, crafting group learning new or improving existing crafting skills. Experienced and beginners. For the next session date, contact Dubbo Library on 6801 4510 Orana K9 Training Club INC: 9am daylight savings time, 10am, Eastern Standard, Katrina Gibbs Field Macleay St, Dubbo. New class intake is FIRST Sunday of each month, dogs MUST be vaccinated, and certificate sighted at first class. Contact Reg Parker 0428 849 877, Dianne Acheson 0429 847 380 Orana Pistol Club: 9am, Hyandra Lane, Dubbo. Sundays only, 6887 3704

Traditional Catholic Latin Mass –Rawsonville: SECOND Sunday of the month, 9am, Rawsonville Soldier’s Memorial Hall, Rawsonville Road. 0429 920 842 Transcendental Meditation (TM): Free introductory talks via www.tm.org.au. Maharishi Foundation Australia scientifically proven benefits of TM. Contact David 0424 252 834.

MONDAY

Alcoholics Anonymous (Daily Reflections Meeting): 12pm (1.5hrs), ‘Daily Reflections’ meeting, St Brigid’s Catholic Church meeting rooms, 198 Brisbane St, Dubbo. Please contact Jack 0418 605 041 or Sally 0427 829 807, 1300 222 222 or www. aa.org.au for information.

Amnesty International Dubbo: SECOND Monday of the month, 5.30pm-6.30pm, St Brigid’s meeting room. The group will provide a platform for people passionate about human rights and social justice to discuss these issues and take positive action in their local community. Contact Sandra Lindeman amnesty.dubbo@gmail.com or 0419 167 574.

Anglican Women’s Association: 5.30pm, at Holy Trinity. Dorothy 6884 4990.

Australian Air Force Cadets: 6pm-9.30pm, at Army Barracks (Cnr Kokoda Pl and Wingewarra St). NOW recruiting, 13 to 18-year-olds prepared for a challenge and to undertake fun and rewarding activities. Come down to your local unit, 313 “City of Dubbo” Squadron.

Dubbo Bridge Club: FOURTH Monday of the

month, 10am-1pm, Bultje Street. $7 members, $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324.

Dubbo City Physical Culture Club: 4.30pm onward, Wesley Community Hall, 66 Church Street, Dubbo. Fun affordable dance class for girls and ladies, 4yrs and up, of all fitness levels. Email dubbocityphysie@live.com.au for information.

Dubbo Community Men’s Shed Inc: Mondays, 9am to 1pm and Thu/Sat 1pm to 5pm. Small joining fee after three visits. “All men are welcome.” Kevin 0427 253 445.

Dubbo VIEW Club: Lunch, Monday June 19, 11.30am, Dubbo RSL Club. Bookings and Cancellations by Friday June 16. Phone Beth on 0431 290 274. New members welcome.

Dubbo Multicultural Women’s Group: THIRD Monday of the month, 10am, St Brigid’s Meeting Room in Brisbane Street. Women of all backgrounds are invited. 1800 319 551.

Macquarie Women’s Bowling Club Card

Afternoon: SECOND Monday of the month. $7 per person, includes lucky door prizes and afternoon tea. Contact Rosslyn 6882 4989, 1300 222 222, www. aa.org.au for information.

Narromine Community Women’s Shed: Weekly meetings Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am -3pm, The Wesley Centre, 138 Dandaloo Street, Narromine. Everybody is welcome call Leona 0487 200 987

Narromine Community Women’s Shed: Will host the Biggest Morning Tea on Monday May 29, The Wesley Centre, 138 Dandaloo Street,Narromine. $5 per head with all proceeds going to the Cancer Council. Call Leona 0487 200 987.

Patchwork: 10am-3pm, at Dubbo Arts & Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra St, contact June 6882 4677. RFDS Dubbo Support Group monthly meetings: FIRST Monday of the month (except Public Holidays), 5.00pm at RFDS Visitor Experience, 21 Judy Jakins Drive, Dubbo Airport. President Jeanette Hamilton 0429 673 366. Rotary Club of Dubbo: 6pm-8pm, Westside Hotel, Whylandra Street, West Dubbo. Contact Lyn Wicks, 0428 342 374, Carla Pittman, 0418 294 438 or email dubborotaryclub@hotmail.com.

Sing Australia Dubbo Choir: 7pm-9pm, Bridge Club, Bultje Street. NO auditions, no requirements to read music and no singing experience necessary. Contact Michele Peak 0428 680 775. Tai Chi 10 Form: 2.30pm-3.30pm during school terms at U3A, Community Arts Centre, WPCC, 76 Wingewarra Street Dubbo. Beginners are welcome. Laney 6882 4680 or laneyluk@gmail.com.

TUESDAY

Aboriginal Elders Walkabout Ministry

Group: 9.30am - 2pm in Holy Trinity Church Hall, 158 Brisbane Street

AllAbilitiesDanz: 9.45am, Dubbo RSL Club. Classes are low impact, work on heart health, flexibility, mobility, coordination and strength. Tracy 0416 010 748 for a free trial or to join the free class Book Club: FIRST Tuesday of the month, 2pm, share, discuss and review books, or start your own book club. Register your club with the library to access a wide range of book club titles to borrow, read, discuss and enjoy. For more information contact Dubbo Library, 6801 4510 Croquet: 8.45am, Croquet courts, Brisbane St, North Dubbo. New players of all ages are welcome. Play starts at 9am Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Kate 0409 927 140 or Lillian 0429 471 921

Dementia Sing Out Choir: 11am-12.30pm, David Palmer Centre at Old Lourdes Hospital site, entry on Cobbora Road. Lunch included, contact Anne Gemmell or Jeanie Cronk on 6881 3704

Depression Recovery Group: 10.30am, at the Catholic Parish Meeting Room, Brisbane St. Norm

6882 6081 or Bill 6882 9826

Digital @ Dubbo: 10am to 12pm, Confused, worried, stumped or frustrated by the internet or tech?

Book a free, 45-minute one-on-one session with our team who can assist with your technology queries. Contact Dubbo Library, 6801 4510

Digital Skills for Seniors: Free one-on-one help to use your smartphone, tablet/iPad, or laptop. Need help going online or do you have some technology questions? Connecting Community Services, 31-33 Church Street. To make a booking, phone 1800 319 551.

Dubbo City Physical Culture Club: 5pm onward, Holy Trinity Hall, Brisbane Street, Dubbo. Fun, affordable dance class for girls and ladies, 4yrs and up, of all fitness levels. Email dubbocityphysie@live.com.au for information

Dubbo and District Computer Club: 7pm, Akela Place Hall, contact Daryl 0408 284 300. Dubbo Chess Club: 7pm-9pm, at Dubbo RSL. Juniors welcome. Don 0431 460 584 or Sandy 0408 200 564

Dubbo City Ladies Probus Club: Meet on the second Tuesday of each month in the Masonic Village Hall, Darby Close at 10am contact Annemieke Neville 0432305103.

Dubbo Embroiderers: 9.30am - 3pm, SECOND and FOURTH Tuesday of the month, (also see Saturday listing), Dubbo Bridge Club, Elston Park. All are welcome, Contact Ruth 0422 777 323. Dubbo Lions Club Inc: FIRST and THIRD Tuesday of the month, 6.30pm, Club Dubbo. PO Box 285 Dubbo, Lois on 0428288325 or dubbolionsinc@gmail.com.

Dubbo Men’s Probus: FIRST Tuesday of every month, 11am, Masonic Hall, contact Bob Ellis 0428217752

Dubbo Prostate Support Group: For information about future meetings, contact Elizabeth 0408 682 968

Dubbo RSL Euchre Club: 7pm, for 7.30pm, Dubbo RSL, contact Glen 0419 179 985 or Doreen 6882 6163

Family History Society (Dubbo & District):

1pm to 4pm, Cnr Wingewarra & Gipps Sts, Western Plains Cultural Centre, Community Arts Centre, volunteers on site during these hours Girls Brigade: During school term, 6pm to 8pm, Orana Baptist Church, 4 Palmer St. For all school aged girls. Enjoy crafts, games, camps, stories, songs, cooking and much more. Julie 0428 821 829

Heart Support Walking Group: 12.30pm, (also Thursday), Ollie Robbins Oval, Cnr of Bligh Street. Supports gentle exercise promoting healthy hearts, contact Ray 0437 541 942

Orana Physical Culture: 4pm onwards, starting with the 2-4 years Sparkles class in the Auditorium at St Mary’s Primary School. New members are always welcome. For other class times and information see the Orana Physical Culture Facebook page Rotary Club of Dubbo Macquarie: 12.30pm2pm, Westside Hotel, contact Peter McInnes 0417 140 149

Rotary Club of Dubbo South: 6pm, at South Dubbo Tavern Silver Craft: THIRD Tuesday of the month, 10am, at Dubbo Arts and Crafts Society Cottage, 137 Cobra St. Julie 6884 4919 Smart Recovery (Behaviour Change Support Group): 5pm, online or in person. Contact Rob on 0417 497 187 South Dubbo Veteran’s & Community Men’s Shed: 9am to 12pm, Cnr of High and Palmer Streets. New members welcome Storytime for children: 10.30am - 11am during school terms at Macquarie Regional Library, for children aged 3 to 5 and their families. Free session filled with stories, songs, rhymes and activities

Toastmasters Club: FIRST and THIRD Tuesday

Referral

of the month, 7pm-9pm, Dubbo RSL Club, Brisbane St., Gain confidence in speaking and leading skills. There are club, area and district competitions to participate in. Sharon Allan 0408 156 015 or email sallan@rhdubbo.com. au.

WEDNESDAY

Akela Playgroup: (also see Thursday listing), 10.30am, Scout Hall, 4 Akela Street, contact Sharna 0438 693 789.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings: 7pm, (1.5hrs), ‘Topic’ meeting, St Brigid’s Catholic Church meeting rooms, 198 Brisbane Street, Dubbo, contact Jack 0418605041 or Sally 0427 829 807, 1300 222 222 or www.aa.org.au, for information.

AllAbilitiesDanz: 10.30am, West Dubbo

Primary Community Centre. Kids, 0 to 5, an interactive class, music, props and movement. Gold coin donation per family.

Ballroom Dancing: Wednesday 7:30-

9:30pm $10. Wesley Hall Cnr of Carrington Avenue & Church Street Dubbo. Enquiries

Graham Woods 0447 885 603

Blood Cancer Support Group: FIRST

Wednesday of each month, 10.30am-12pm, Venue changes each month. Louise or Emma 0412 706 785

Brain Training: 2pm to 3.30pm, Macquarie

Regional Library, Dubbo, puzzles and interactive games to improve memory, concentration and problem-solving skills. Spaces limited; bookings required. Contact 6801 4510

Breast Cancer Support Group: FOURTH

Wednesday of every month, 10am, Baptist Church, Palmer Street, Community Health 5853 2545

Bric-a-brac sale, weekly - South Dubbo

Veterans and Community Men’s Shed:

10am-12pm, Corner of Palmer and High Streets.

Contact Barry on 0439 344 349

Coffee, Craft & Chat: FORTNIGHTLY, 10am12pm, Gospel Chapel on Boundary Road.

Contact Anne 0428 425 958

CWA Dubbo Evening branch: FIRST

Wednesday of the month, 7pm, 3 Frith Street. New members welcome. Contact Barb 0409

159 556

CWA Narromine: SECOND Wednesday of the month, 5.30pm, USMC. New members are welcome. Contact Carolyn 0427747478

CWA Terramungamine: SECOND

Wednesday of the month, 10am, Dubbo

RSL Club. New members are most welcome.

Contact Barb 0427 251 121

CWA Wellington Branch: Second

Wednesday of the Month, 10:30 a.m., Wellington CWA Rooms, Warne St, Wellington.

New Members are welcome. Contact Marion on 0429033836

Dementia Friendship Group: SECOND

Wednesday of the month, 10am, Western Plains Cultural Centre, Creo Cafe (formerly The Outlook Cafe), Wingewarra St. Contact Anne Gemmell or Jeanie Cronk on 6881 3704

Digital @ Dubbo: 2pm - 4pm, Macquarie

Regional Library, Dubbo, Learn about video calls, online privacy and shopping, internet and technology questions, Free, 45-minute, oneon-one session. Contact 6801 4510

Digital skills for seniors: Free one-on-one help to use your smartphone, tablet/iPad, or laptop. Need help going online or do you have some questions? Connecting Community Services, 31-33 Church Street. To make a booking, phone 1800 319 551 Dubbo Arts and Craft Cottage: 10am4pm, 137 Cobra Street. A large range of handcrafted gifts made by members available. Contact 6881 6410

Dubbo Bobbin Lacemakers: THIRD

Wednesday of the month, 10am-3pm, Arts & Crafts Society Cottage and Craft Shop, 137 Cobra Street. Visitors, new members are very

welcome. Contact Judy 6882 5776

Dubbo Bridge Club: 9.45am, for 10am-1pm, Bultje Street (Tennis Courts), Dubbo. $7 members, $9 non-members. Libby 0428 254 324

Dubbo Community Garden: 9am-12pm, 4 Palmer Street. A time to garden with others, learn more skills and grow friendships. All are welcome. Contact Denise 0433 623 842 or Julie 0428 821 829

Dubbo Electric Vehicle Interest, Owners, Users & Supporters (DEVIOUS) group: 12pm to 1pm, FIRST Wednesday of each month, Western Plains Cultural Centre café. Anyone interested in learning about EVs is welcome to join. Chris 0409 321 470

Dubbo Garden Club: 10am, FIRST

Wednesday of each month, Garden gatherings with morning tea. Contact, President, Annette Storer, 0429 828 882

Dubbo Ratepayers and Residents

Association: 6.30pm, every SECOND

Wednesday of each month, RSL Coffee Shop.

Jenny 6884 4214 or Merilyn 0458 035 323

Dundullimal Dubbo Support Crew Inc: 10am, FOURTH Wednesday of each month, Dundullimal Homestead. We support the operations at the Homestead, guiding, tours, gardening, and helping in café. Fun, friendship, learn as you go! All are welcome. Contact 6884 9984 or dundullimal@nationaltrust.com.au

Gamblers Anonymous: 6pm, Baptist Church, Dubbo. Victor 0407 799 139

Geurie Craft Group: 9am-2pm, Geurie Bowling Club. Everyone is welcome. Shirley 6887 1251

Learning Meditation for Health and Wellbeing: FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH

MONTH, starts Wednesday May 3, 10am to 11:30am Buninyong Community Centre

(Next to Buninyong Public School) Myall St Dubbo. Join us for monthly meditation instruction and practice run by Monastics from Wellington Buddhist Centre

Line Dancing: 6.30pm to 9pm, David Palmer Centre, Cobbora Rd. Kathy 6888 5287 or Lynn 6888 5263.

Lodge Allan Stuart 416: SECOND

Wednesday of every month, Geurie Masonic Centre. Please email secretary@lodgeallanstuart416.org.au

Macquarie Intermediate Band: 6pm, during school terms, Band Hall, Boundary Rd. Players of all ages wanted for the concert band. Conservatorium 6884 6686 or info@macqcon. org.au or Dubbo District Band on 0422 194 059 or email at dubboband@gmail.com

Narromine Community Women’s Shed: Weekly meetings Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am -3pm, The Wesley Centre, 138 Dandaloo Street, Narromine. Everybody is welcome call

Leona 0487 200 987

Walter T. Grant Seniors Social Club: 9am2pm, Number 1 Oval, Club house. $6 per day. Please bring your own lunch. Cards and games are played before lunch, after lunch is Bingo. New members welcome. Contact Jan Miller 0418 255 217

West Dubbo Rotary: 6pm, Club Dubbo, Whylandra Street West Dubbo

Waluwin Bunji Tenpin Bowling Program: Social tenpin bowls for aboriginal people aged 40 and over. Subsidised rate, only $10 per week; includes morning tea, a T-shirt and great company! Call Campbell @ Connecting Community Services on 1800 319 551

Wriggle and Rhyme and Storytime: 10.30am-11am, during school term, 0-5 years and families. Free. Movement, rhymes and stories

Zumba Kids: 4.15pm, West Dubbo Primary Community Centre. A FUN dynamic class that keeps young bodies active, for kids aged 5 to 12. Gold coin donation per family.

Isabaelle off to Europe; to

Contributed by MATT GILBERT, DUBBO CYCLE CLUB

THIS week the Dubbo Cycle Club, is farewelling gun rider, Isabelle Russell who is travelling to Sittard in the Netherlands for some top=shelf competition.

Isabelle is part of the Auscycling-supported team that will travel for nearly six weeks to race in and around Holland, Brussels in Belgium, and Germany, racing some of the best cyclists in the world for her age.

This will be a fantastic experience for Isabelle who is looking forward to the challenge. Once they arrive the athletes will immediately compete in Brussels in the fast wave of a gran fondo

(Italian: “big ride”) event to get accustomed to the climate and conditions.

The riders will race and compete at Watersely Talent Park during the week and around the region each Saturday and Sunday in an open race format.

It will be an action-packed stay that will have all the excitement and rigours of a professional cyclist routine. The Australian riders will undergo a very tough training schedule and race in a fiercely-competitive environment.

With fantastic performances in the National Junior Track Series, Junior 19 National Road Series and Citroen Bay Crits, surrounded by world-ranked riders, Isabelle has many great per-

formances to her name with 20 State medals and five national medals on her long list of successes.

Isabelle has prepared extremely well for her trip abroad, and it will not be without a couple of familiar faces. Both Kiera Will and Belinda Bailey, who race frequently with Isabelle, will also be in the Netherlands, and she hopes also to cross paths with Dubbo Cycle Club’s Haylee Fuller, who is racing in Belgium.

There is a growing list of young riders from Dubbo Cycle Club venturing overseas to take their racing careers to the next level, and it is hoped Isabelle will enjoy this valuable opportunity to race in the super competitive fields.

Isabelle is very excited to head-off to see not only some great racing, but also get a glimpse of the people and places in Europe during her time.

Supported by a loving family and an enthusiastic club, Isabelle will get much encouragement and well wishes from family and friends as we follow her racing with the world’s best.

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Heading to Europe, Dubbo Cycle Club’s Isabelle Russell (on the left) with colleague Amanda Sprat; taken in 2019 receiving the Bob Spears Award being inducted into the Australian Cycling Hall of Fame. Amanda represents Australia on the road as the Team Captain.

Bulls regain Country title; and on the King’s weekend!

By GEOFF MANN

CENTRAL West Blue Bulls have regained their mantle as “kings of NSW Country Rugby Union”, following their brilliant 52-5 win over Central Coast at Tamworth on Sunday.

Blue Bulls Club Captain, Tim Beach, was ecstatic with the result.

“We’ve worked hard for months with the goal of reclaiming our crown; the Caldwell Cup is the ‘holy grail’ of Country Rugby,” he enthused.

“We won two years in a row, but Central Coast snatched it on the bell in last year’s final, so motivation was easy to fire-up on Sunday,” he added.

Tim missed the final after suffering a hamstring injury in Round One of the tournament, but was kitted-up for the final with Kangaroos teammates Caleb Cook, Jake Styles, and Will Michell. Former Roos Josh Tremain (Orange City) and Josh Bass (Emus) were also part of the championship winning team.

The Bulls won their preliminary matches against Mid-North Coast and Far North Coast on Saturday, before the emphatic victory over Central Coast.

Central West CEO, Jarrod Simpson, praised the commitment of players who have been travelling midweek and on Sunday’s for several months in the build-up to the Country Championships.

Skipper, Peter Fitzsimmons, was proud of the Bulls and the new faces who had helped them regain the Caldwell Cup but also had some con-

but another incredible tournament from you guys. We look forward to hopefully making it three straight decider meetings in 2024,” he said.

In other games, the Central West Women were thwarted by Hunter in their quest for four straight titles. After impressive wins on the first day, captain Mel Waterford and her

(Photo Margo Russell)

Isabelle Russell in the Citreon Bay Crits event.

PHOTO: BEHIND THE RIDE PHOTOGRAPHY

Above: Bulldogs veteran Peter Fitzsimmons holds up the Caldwell Cup. Below: Dubbo’s “Oarsome Foursome”. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Bulldogs centre Adam Plummer was named Player of the Championships

Astley Cup footie flashback to the golden, late 1970S…

By GEOFF MANN

FORMER Dubbo High student and Astley Cup historian, Wayne Garnsey, has provided Dubbo photo news with some priceless memories of the Astley Cup. In this issue, he shares

some images from Astley Cup teams of the late 1970s.

“I hope you can find space for the 1978 and 1979 league teams,” Wayne said.

“These were the last of the players coached by Ken Eggleton, who was in charge of the teams for 14 years.

“Eggo’s teams were undefeated in the Astley Cup for, I think, nine years until 1977 when we had a young and small team,” Wayne recalled.

“Proud to say we returned to winning ways against Bathurst and Orange High School teams in 1978 and

1979, to restore Ken’s proud record.”

Former Dubbo High and Dubbo College players, will gather at the Garden Hotel on Friday June 30, to reminisce of their glory days in the Astley Cup.

King’s Birthday and lawn bowls — what a combo!

Contributed by ‘PISTOL PETE’

NOT many of the 36 could remember having played any sport the last time the June Long Weekend was tagged as a King’s birthday, but all were delighted to have the opportunity to roll-up.

One of the teams that enjoyed the game, was Mick Strawhan, Ken Whittaker, and Col Dover, who had to chasedown Sue McCauley, Julie Brown, and Mel Giddings, who had the ‘wood’ on them during the first eight ends. After trailing by four, Mick, Ken and Col, upped the ante taking six of the last eight and, with a couple of five counts, raced away to a 23 to 14 win.

cord, no team has ever bowled a nine count for a single end. Last week, Doc Livingston, Allan Stratford, and Pete Sinclair, joined the select band to have attained a ”nine”, the maximum a team of triples can achieve.

It came on end five. Three bowlers with chests-out were praised by their opponents. Ron McCauley, Roger Sherwin, and Bryan O’Sullivan. Despite taking four ends each, the “Niners” held their opponents to just three on the second.

The 25-11 final score clinched the top award for the morning, making for a unique celebration.

1978: Back, Graham Fardell (No 15) made his name with Dubbo Rams basketball; David Ferguson (No. 1), premiership-winning goal-kicker; Brett Robinson; Jason Blake (5), Dubbo Kangaroos and Country Rugby Union centre; Tony Taylor (12); Glenn Lawrence (13); Paul Walkom, State swimming champion; Tony Zulli, soccer; Trent Ireson (14), CYMS star; Tony Musgrave (9), League with CYMS and Gilgandra, and recently-retired St Joseph’s Gilgandra school principal, Coach Ken Eggleton — CYMS Reserve Grade Captain-Coach 1970. Played in Ken McMullen/Tony Kelly era, front, Graeme Elliott, father of Adam Elliott, Canterbury/ Canberra/ Newcastle player, school captain 1979; Chris Hughes (7) Canterbury Bankstown first grade player and now high-profile surgeon; Paul Hughes; Wayne Garnsey; Glen McDonald; Ian McKenzie. PHOTOS: CONTRIBUTED

Another happy team that powered to victory were Chris Castlehouse, Helene Emblen, and Col Cottee, who banked a couple of five counts on their way to 16 in the first section. Paul Wooldridge, Ian Humphries, and Phil Knight, only landed four. Honours were almost shared in the second eight, but the leaders took the game 22-11. Chris’s team we’re awarded second place for the day.

A case of “the wheels falling-off” besieged Ray Strawhan, Pete Bennison, and Pete Ruzans, in their game against Chris Strojny, Gaye Cottee, and Annette McMillan. With eight ends bowled, Pete and his side felt confident after leading 12-7. The second eight started with Chris finding form, Gaye tucking a bowl or too into the head, and Annette ensured their comeback.

Chris, Gaye and Annette closed-off each of the last eight, to keep their opponents from adding to their total. The final score was 22-12; 10 ends to six.

In a long-standing re-

The closest game was between Mary Perry, Ross Pharo, and Trish Gosper, against Leo Balstad, Col Teale, and Matt Quill. The former were chasing all the way to the last-end as Leo, Col, and Matt, had it under control. A couple of four counts underlined their apparent superiority, but then a triple on the 15th, Mary and co. gave them an opening. Mary, Ross, and Trish kept positive, and rolled up a four on the last to snatch a one shot win, 17 to 16; four ends each; four shots each.

It made for a top tussle between Shirley Marchant, John McKenzie, and Karen Greenhalge and Greg Brown, Vicki Hummel, and Gordon Scott. Karen’s side jumped ahead in the first four of the second eight, taking a six-shot lead, but a five count by their opponents almost destroyed all that good bowling as Greg, Vicki, and Gordon, found some mojo, and took a one-shot lead on the 14th. Karen urged her side to greater heights, levelling at 11 all on the 15th; a double on the last gave them a two shot win 13-11.

1979: Back, Brett Robinson, Robbie Matthews, Robert Cross, Paul Walkom, Tim Hughes, Keith Harvey, middle, Tony Taylor, Ian Towney, David McGrath, Noel Owen, front, David Holland, Western Division, Country, and CYMS player; Amine Atileh; Graeme Elliott; Wayne Garnsey; Stephen Linnane, CYMS, South Sydney, St George, and Newcastle First Grade player. Paul, Chris, and Tim Hughes, all played for NSW at 60kg, following in the footsteps of older brother, Gerard, who led DHS in the Astley Cup. Coach, Ian Ludeke, Country Rugby Union centre

BLUE BULLS 14s HOST COUNTRY TEAMS

By GEOFF MANN

Photos by MEL POCKNALL

THE locals drawn from a wide area of the Central West did not win the Cup but shared the spoils of the Plate after a stirring weekend at Apex Oval.

Dubbo Roos Juniors hosted zones from around the Country, earning praise for the smooth running of an event held in perfect surrounds.

The 14s Girls also finished with a draw here in Dubbo while other teams from 10s to 16s competed in Orange, Tamworth, Port Macquarie, Western Sydney and on the south coast

Rams break 70 year drought

By GEOFF MANN

THE Dubbo Girls U16s basketball team has gone where no other local team has been since the sport started in the Royal Theatre and on the riverbank and Showgrounds courts in the late 1950s.

Dubbo Rams Junior

Coordinator Claire Bynon was rapt.

“Our U16s have made history in Dubbo Basketball being the first women’s to win the Country Championships Premier Division!”

The girls fought back from a 40 point loss against Norths in the pre-

liminary rounds to book a place in the final with a nail-biting six point win over the same opponents. The grand final was just as tense!

Next week we will look at other Rams teams which competed in the Country Championships last weekend.

Back, Assistant Coach Adam Winterton, Tully Pickering, Shaylee Holmes, Millie Sutcliffe, Tayla Mongan, Clancy Toshack, Kiara McKeown, Coach Tye Forrester, front, Alaqua Thompson, Cyarah Hargraves, Jazzy Gordon, Nash Forrester.

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