Contributed by JANE
DIFFEYThe evolution of the Showgirl Competition into the Young Woman Competition in NSW has certainly added a modern touch to a long-standing tradition with over 600 young women participating annually.
The Dubbo Show Society first held the competition back in 1961 when Judith Williams was named as the Showgirl.
It’s remarkable to see how the competition has served as a platform for showcasing the talent and character of Dubbo’s women, with several going on to achieve success at Zone Finals and then the Sydney Royal Easter Show, including Mar- got Druce (nee Bassett), Melanie Trethowen and Kennedy Porter (nee Tourle) all being named The Land Royal Easter Showgirls, and several Runners-Up.
On Saturday afternoon the Show Society hosted a reunion organised by Dubbo Show Society Secretary, Sue Hood, reflecting the strong bonds formed among past Showgirls and Young Woman Winners.
It was a nostalgic and heartwarming gathering, as these women reminisced about their experiences wearing the sash and caught up on each other’s journeys since then.
The reunion served as a testament to the enduring spirit of camaraderie fostered by the competition over the years.
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Where do you work? Studio Pilates
When you were a child what did you want to be when you grew up? A hairdresser
Do you have a nickname? Jess
What do you like to do on the weekends? Road Trips
Do you have any hidden talents or special skills? Keeping kids alive
If you could have a conversation with your pet, what do you think they would say? How annoying my voice is
What are you watching at the moment? 9-1-1
What would you be lost without? My Kids
What music do you like to listen to? Country
Who wears the pants in your household? My 7 year old
If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 things would you bring with you? My camera, Chocolate and Swimmers
The Dubbo branch of CAN ASSIST (Cancer Assistance Network) conducted their annual major fundraiser on Sunday, May 5. After a rainy Saturday, Sunday morning dawned to a glorious day for the CAN ASSIST Dubbo Autumn Gardens Open Day. The four gardens were graciously opened to the public by their hardworking owners to provide an enjoyable outing for the hundreds of attendees. Each garden portrayed a different atmosphere and style with a number of special events from musical performances to guest speakers. This year attendees were fortunate to be entertained by the Three Sisters Violin Trio and guest speakers Doctor Florian Honeyball (chief medico at the Dubbo Base Hospital’s Cancer Centre) and Pro- fessor Andrew Rawson (CSU School of Vet and Agriculture Science).
The Autumn Gardens Open Day is a massive undertaking with countless hours given by a dedicated team of volunteers. CAN ASSIST member Melva Blake coordinated this year’s successful event, includ-
Tom Beer, Margaret and Peter Beer and Amanda Stanford
Robin Englert, Melva Blake, Front, Ros Lorimer and Janet Couchman
Mary, Ngaire, Roxanne and Linda
ing the popular plant stall which sold out.
CAN ASSIST president David Walker thanks the CAN ASSIST Garden Day team as well all those individual members and non-members who offered their time and efforts in this fundraiser. Over 60 people help in all facets on the day with lots of preparation time beforehand as well. “We owe a debt of gratitude to the owners of the gardens, and also to all the attendees. All the funds raised at this event support CAN ASSIST in providing financial support to those undergoing cancer treatment in our region,” Walker said.
CAN ASSIST has also been strongly supported by local news media and major raffle sponsors including Bunnings, Dubbo Flight Centre plus several anonymous sponsors. With little time to rest, Dubbo CAN ASSIST is already planning their 2025 open day with their search for gardens. If you would like to contribute to CAN ASSIST or have a wonderful garden to share next year, please contact dubbo@canassist.org.au
By JOANNE AUSTEN BROWN
Iwent to see the completed station as some finishing touches were being added. The upgrade is impressive. It includes improved accessible infrastructure. But for me it is the attention to detail in maintaining the history of this Heritage-listed building.
The doors into the station are automatic but again do not distract from the building – look like part of the original structure. The counter in the office has been recreated to look like the original counter from when the building was first built. Built between 1879 and 1881 the main building is still very much intact and functional. Additions were made including a lamp room,
wool stage and grain shed. With expanded additions for buses into and out of Dubbo, the station is something that we in Dubbo can be proud of. If you have not been down to see the changes, please, go and look. I travel by train when I can and have been delighted to see the improvements made.
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Organisers of the Dubbo Winter Whisky Festival (DWWF) are seeking continual growth as the popular event enters its third year in 2024.
sold out at Old Dubbo Gaol with a 380-strong crowd and around 815 people attended Victoria Park last year.
More than 110 intrastate visitors also injected around $80,000 into the Dubbo economy.
This year’s DWWF main event next month will be hosted at Dubbo Turf Club in year one of a three-year agreement.
The new location is due to the expectation of more people attending again in 2024.
Bond is hoping for between 1500 and 2000 people on the Saturday night.
“It’s a facility that will allow for growth,” DWWF organiser Rob Bond said.
As many great ideas do begin, the DWWF all started through a family conversation.
“One night I said to my wife, ‘Gee it would be good to bring a festival out here to Dubbo and to let the let community in Dubbo and people travel to Dubbo and meet and greet all our local suppliers’,” Rob said.
Bond noted there are around eight distilleries across the Central West area.
He knows these distillers personally through his business, The Establishment Bar, co-owned by Rob and his wife Tenelle.
Eventually, Rob would like to see
the DWWF expand the give Dubbo an event that compares to Bathurst’s Winter Festival and Orange’s Food Week.
“It’s growing year on year and we want to see that continue,” he said.
“The goal would be to add a third day, add a fourth day, and potentially make it a week-long festival, similar to those in Orange (Food Week) and Bathurst (Winter Festival).
“We’d love to see this event move outside of just the two venues and
By DALLAS REEVESpotentially move into the whole of Dubbo jumping on board doing bits and pieces.
“So people are attracted to come to Dubbo not just for the zoo and not just for the (Old Dubbo) Gaol. There are many other things grown-ups can do in Dubbo.”
This year’s event will start on the Friday night with the already soldout Distillers Dinner at The Establishment Bar.
At this event, a three-course meal
is paired with the products of four distillers, namely Black Snake Dis- tillery (Narrabri, NSW), Parrot Distilling Co. (Orange, NSW), Bathurst Grange Distillery and Manly Spirts Co (Manly, NSW).
“It’s an intimate night (for guests) to actually meet and have in-depth discussions with distillers,
“They’re actually sitting next to them having dinner. It’s a hugely popular event.”
The day that people can still pur-
chase tickets to attend is Saturday’s DWWF Main Event.
Market stalls, food trucks, live music, and much more make this an event not be missed.
“It’s more about the festival vibes,” Rob said.
While there will be more people around at Dubbo Turf Club, the intimacy and approachability remains.
You will be spoilt for choice between a selection of the region’s liqueur and also be able to interact with the people that make these alcoholic products.
“They can talk to the person that potentially grows or produces the product within New South Wales or Australia,” Rob said.
“They can have those conversations and listen to the stories with a cool backdrop of live music and food and catching up with people.”
Tickets are $22 in May and go up to $25 in June.
There is also a VIP ticket option ($55) which includes a whisky tasting cup with a DWWF lanyard, three ready-to-drink cans and a tote bag with some other goodies.
A corporate hospitality packages at $900 for six people is also available.
Different options available on the website.
Naming rights sponsor The Landscape Centre has also thrown its support behind the 2024 DWWF while the DubboPhotoNewsis also a supporter and Dubbo Regional Council has provided a small grant.
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By LANA EATHER
THE weather is starting to cool down, and now is the perfect time for tranquil camping, cosy firepits and snug heating.
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The Eco Fuego fire pit range is efficient and emits 90 per cent less carbon per hour compared to conventional fire pits. It requires little tending, creates no ash or embers. With its manageable size and portability, it is perfect for small gardens, picnics and camping. Designed with natural wood and utilising sustainably sourced wax it is the perfect eco-friendly alternative. Come in and chat to the friendly team to find the perfect product to warm up your winter.
May 16: Pierce Brosnan, Irish actor, 71. Janet Jackson, US pop singer, 58. Gabriela Sabatini, Argentinian tennis player, 54. Danielle Spencer, singer/actress, 54. Tori Spelling , US actress, 51. Dirk Nannes, cricketer, 48. Brooke McClymont , country singer, 43. Megan Fox , US actress, 38.
May 17: Tony Roche, tennis player-coach, 79. Bill Paxton, US actor, 69. Sugar Ray Leonard, US boxer, 68. Enya, Irish singer, 63. Tabatha Coffey, hairstylist, 55. Jordan Knight , of pop band New Kids on the Block, 54. Anna Windsor, swimmer, 48.
May 18: Miriam Margolyes, British-Australian actress, 83. Richard Clapton, singer, 75. Chow Yun-Fat, Hong Kong actor, 69. Yannick Noah, French tennis player, 64. Mimi Macpherson, environmentalist, 57. Troy CassarDaley, country singer, 55. Tim Horan, rugby union player, 54. Tina Fey, US writer/actress, 54. Jack Johnson US singer, 49. Hamish Macdonald, TV presenter, 43. Jessica Watson, solo sailor, 31.
May 19: Pete Townshend, British rock singer of The Who, 79. David Helfgott, concert pianist, 77. Grace Jones, Jamaican-born singer-actress, 72. Phil Rudd, former drummer for AC/DC, 70. James Reyne, Australian Crawl singer, 67. Jodi Picoult, US writer, 58. Claudia Karvan, actress, 52. Andrew Johns, footy player, 50. Erin Phillips, AFL and basketball player, 39. English model, 36. Brenna Harding May 20: Cher, US actress-singer, 78. entrepreneur, 47. union player, 47. Mark Winterbottom ing driver, 43. Cate Campbell Georgie Stone, actress, 24. May 21: Leo Sayer Camilleri, singer of The Black Sorrows, 76. Jonathan Hyde T, US actor, 72. Brett Tucker McLeod’s Daughters actor, 52. Anthony Mundine 49. Gotye, musician, 44. May 22: John Flanagan author, 80. Bob Katter politician, 79. Iva Davies singer, 69. Gary Sweet Campbell, English model, 54. McNaught, TV presenter, 42. Djokovic, Serbian tennis player, 37.
Eisteddfodseason has begun, and The Dubbo Eisteddfod is only weeks away. This week we introduce our next two adjudicators- Kathryn Phillips and Sarah MGerty. See you at the Eisteddfod!
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Kathryn Phillips – Strings and Piano Kathryn’s 61 years’ experience in music performance and teaching and has been an AMEB piano and violin examiner for 44 years and a Senior Diploma Examiner in both Piano and Strings for the past 25 years.
Kathryn is the only examiner for Piano and Strings in NSW employed by the AMEB. Kathryn was the first examiner from NSW
to examine in piano, violin and flute on Norfolk Island. She has been a panel member on the Music Scholarship Board of Pymble Ladies College Sydney for the past 30 years and continues to be a member of that scholarship board.
She was also a past President of the NSW Music Teachers Association.Kathryn has taught piano, violin, and theory subjects in her Bexley studio for the past 61 years. Many of her students have passed their diploma examinations with distinction and gone on further their studies at a tertiary level. Kathryn is the instrumental convenor of the St George Eisteddfod, a role she has held since 1997 when the eisteddfod had a total of 90 entrants. It now attracts an average of 980 candidates per year.
By LANA EATHER
During her performing years, Kathryn was associated with the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra as a first violinist. She toured throughout Australia with the orchestra and also performed as a first violinist with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Kathryn was the orchestral leader of the Rockdale Opera Company for 24 years and a playing member of the St Andrews Cathedral Orchestra for 10 years. In 2015 Kathryn received an award from the NSW Government for 51 years of service to Music in the St George Area of Sydney.
Sarah McGerty – Speech and Drama
Sarah-Jane trained as an actor at Mountview Academy, a world-leading drama school in London. She holds a master’s degree in Performing Arts
with additional distinctions in stage combat and UKA 19th-20th Century Social Dance. She also trained as a director/producer at Raindance Film School.
Sarah-Jane worked on stage and screen as a performing artist and in production. Selected Principal Movement Actor, and TV work includes The Other Boleyn Girl, Sense and Sensibility, Lost in Austen, and Bleak House. Selected ADR Voice and foreign language/accent work include The Fifth Estate, Our Kind of Traitor, Gaming for Warner Bros, Dream Works, Sony Films, and Film 4.
Further diverse character and skill requirement roles include Lucia in the Inspector Lynley series, Sandy in the Lingua Senza Frontiere production of Grease, Rosalind in As You Like It, and He-
vising, Physical Theatre, Stage Combat, and Dance at NIDA, The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Italia Conti, ALRA, and Mountview Academy. She has facilitated Arts in Health programs and Drama for ESL student programs in various schools and universities and taught on-set acting and voice for film and theatre productions.
The second annual Gilgandra Film Festival is set to take place later this month. This year’s festival will feature one local documentary, one national, and one international. Alongside these films will be a newly introduced screening of local young director’s films.
Film festival artistic director Simon Target said, “documentaries are a special genre in filmmaking and that local stories make the best inspiration”.
His short film ‘Warrawong: the wind still blows’ will be a continuation of the 2023 documentary ‘Warrawong: The Windy Place on the Hill’, a documentary that explored “the notion of what life on a farm is like in modern Australia.” This was filmed at the foothills of the Warrumbungle mountains, featuring film festival director Sue Armstrong and her late husband Brian, who passed away late last year.
Mr Target also directed the feature ‘Kozok: Alone across Australia’ following Polish photographer and adventurer Michael Kozok as he walks solo across
Australia.
It will be included in the film festival as a special test screening; this will be the first time the documentary is shown to the public.
From Iranian director Marjan Khosravi comes ‘The Dream of a Horse’, the story of Shahnaz, the oldest daughter of a nomadic family who live in the Iranian mountains.
Mr Target believes the Gilgandra screening of Ms Khosravi’s documentary will also be a national first. “[It is] an extraordinary perspective,” he said.
The 2024 festival will also see the introduction of a young director’s segment, ‘Early Harvest Films’, where children from local primary schools compete to direct and produce documentary films. The best will be presented at the Gilgandra Film Festival.
“When we piloted last year’s [festival], we thought we just had a bit of fun. Nobody expected it to be so successful,”
Tickets: $30 including supper. Venue: Gilgandra Shire Hall.
To
said Mr Target.
Film festival director Mrs Armstrong the organisers are expecting the festival to be a fantastic regional event.
“We have the opportunity to see international as well as local documentaries presented to the community that you’d
usually have to go to Sydney for.”
She also said that the film festival committee loved planning and pulling off the event last year.
“It was an absolute joy to see the reactions last year… to have another fun event would be a great achievement,” she said.
Thankyou to everyone who admired our stand at the Dubbo Show, purchased a show bag or just stopped by to say hello!
Your continued support made this year's Dubbo Show a huge success!
WELLINGTON community groups ranging from the Red Cross, Rotary, Eisteddfod, Senior Citizens, and Men’s Shed were recently presented with grants from
TOP: Orana Support Services Ana Pateman and Viv Wellington being presented with the cheque by Dubbo Mayor Cr Mathew Dickerson and Michael Bullock from the Bodangora Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.
Maddie Grant
Where do you work? Establishment Bar. What’s your job? bit of everything really, but a mixologist foremost. Why do you love your work? I love being creative and each day brings something new, which I love. Most embarrassing/ funny moment on the job? Too many funny moments to name, but the most embarrassing is definitely throwing an espresso martini all over myself mid-shift… not my finest moment.
If you could work for a celebrity, who would it be and why?
Gordon Ramsay… if you’ve worked in hospo you’ll understand why, but also would rate him calling me an “idiot sandwich”. If you could work anywhere in the world, where and why?
Nowhere specific, but I’d love the opportunity to work all over the world… it would be amazing to just gain new skills and knowledge from everywhere.
What was your first paying job? Retail
NALAG has a vacancy for an experienced SENIOR COUNSELLOR/EDUCATOR to join the team based in Dubbo.
The Senior Counsellor/Educator role will involve providing caring and professional counselling services to children, adolescents and adults who have experienced loss, grief and/or trauma.
This position has its own client case load as well as a leadership role in coordination of the NALAG Counselling/ support services.
Volunteers are the backbone of NALAG and the ability to support and relate well to support volunteers is im-
perative in this role. This senior position works closely and supports the Intake and Support Volunteer Coordinator and is integral to the coordination of the wider NALAG Counselling Support Service and provision of client support.
Please see the position description located at www.nalag.org.au/positionsvacant for the essential selection criteria to be addressed in your application as well as more information about the role. Please send your completed application to the contact listed at that same web address.
Applications close 5pm, May 17, 2024.
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The 151st Regional Australia Annual Bank Dubbo Show, despite the forecast of much rain, was a beauty.
Yes, some of the rain arrived and let’s be honest, locals just know that each show, a little rain gets thrown at us and Sunday, the blue sky, sunshine and even a few rainbows brightened up the day.
Sideshow Alley and the rides, the pavilion exhibits, the farmyard nursery proved again very popular and Saturday’s Grand Parade and Saturday nights fireworks were well attended.
Simply wandering around there was so much to take in, shearing, wood chopping, equestrian, the sheep and cattle, the dog show, Holden V Ford Stunt Team, the music Friday and Saturday night and the various food vans kept everyone well fed.
Well done to all involved, it is a huge job for many, staging a Dubbo Show, the volunteers, the exhibitors, the fantastic displays from the Police, Fire and Rescue Services and all who contributed.
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St. John’s Primary School Dubbo is currently accepting enrolments for Kindergarten 2025.
In partnership with parents, our school provides quality education in a caring, faith centered environment. We look forward to welcoming you into a community that values our children, rich educational experiences and our relationship with parents.
Principal: Mr Anthony O’Leary
Phone: (02) 6882 2677 or (02) 6882 2653
Email: stjohnsprimarydubbo@bth.catholic.edu.au
Contact the school to receive an enrolment pack or visit our website stjohnsprimarydubbo.catholic.edu.au
Where did you come from? Hillcrest in Durban, South Africa. When?
Jayde came in July and Brian in August, 2023.
Why Dubbo? Jayde is a teacher. She saw online that Dubbo Christian School was looking for teachers. She applied and had various interviews on Zoom etc, and was accepted. Where do you work?
Dubbo Christian School as a Kindergarten teacher. Brian got work with Streamline Energy Group as a Project Manager, which is what he was doing in South Africa.
What do you love about your work?
For Jayde it is inspiring children to want to learn. For Brian it is to see areas around Dubbo, jobs, and the challenges they bring. He loves it.
What is your favourite thing to do in Dubbo with friends?
Having a BBQ or going out for dinner and catching up with friends and going to church.
Do you have a special Talent?
Jayde loves home décor and fashion. Brian likes to make furniture.
What is your favourite meal? Jayde is pasta and Brian is steak and chips.
Macquarie Regional Library invites local families to come into the Dubbo and Wellington Library branches and enjoy the 2024 National Simultaneous Storytime.
These events will be held on Tuesday 21 May from 10:30am – 11am at the Dubbo Library and Wednesday 23 May from 11am – 11:45am at the Wellington Library.
For more details visit mrl.nsw.gov.au
years’ service.
INCREASING diversity of our country towns in the golden west, was highlighted by the Citizenship Ceremony held in Wellington in late April.
A total of six residents officially became Australia Citizens at the local event officiated by Dubbo Mayor, Councillor Mathew Dickerson; Deputy Mayor, Cr Richard Ivey; Cr Jessica Gough; and Cr Shibli Chowdhury.
Among the new Aussies accepted into our national family, were Abdar Rahim Mian, Darryl Becbec Piad, Darryn Julia Saballa Piad, Mary Joyce Saballa Piad, and Vincent Saballa Buara.
Dubbo Regional Council generally hosts six citizen-
ship ceremonies each year, depending on numbers across both Wellington and Dubbo, with Cr Dickerson recently saying that, the events show how the ethnic makeup of the region is changing.
“If you look at our new residents and citizenship ceremonies form when I was on Council 11 years ago, there were only two major countries where they were coming from, New Zealand and the UK, with occasionally someone from the Asian sub-continent,” Cr Dickerson said.
“Now, there’s a lot of Nepalese who are number one, then Indians are number two, followed by countries like the Philippines, Russia, Vietnam, Macau (China), and Pakistan,” he added.
Thumbs up to Emmanuel Care Op Shop, what a lovely shop full of lovely items and clothes. As an outof-towner, I didn’t realise this shop was there. It is a credit to the manager and staff
Thumbs up to Jenine at Horse Wear Repairs. Jenine went above and beyond to repair a bag for a Livestock Team Member, ready for the Dubbo Show. Thank you.
Thumbs up to AJ at Sainsbury’s for your fabulous customer service for my new Hyundai Kona. I love it.
Thumbs up to the Dubbo Show Society for putting together another wonderful Dubbo Show. It was great to see so many local exhibitors in our pavilions.
Thumbs up to Belinda at Sarah Jane Fine Foods. The Sarah Jane Fine Foods display at the Dubbo Show was fabulous! Your hard work is very much appreciated.
Thumbs up to the fireworks display at the Dubbo Show on the weekend. We loved all the thrills and the oohs and the ahhs – it’s such a great spectacle to bring to Dubbo each year. Thanks!
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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By JOANNE AUSTEN BROWN
Irecently got permission to show the readers of Dubbo Photo News pictures taken by the Bush Brotherhood over 90 years ago.
“ Why is everyone in Macquarie Street craning their necks to look skyward? Oh...! ”
The Brotherhood of the Good Shepherd was a society of clergy and laity of the Church of England (now Anglican Church of Australia).
The brotherhood was formed in 1902 for the purpose of ministering to the spiritual needs of those who lived in the bush districts of the Diocese of Bathurst.
The parishes and peoples of Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Tottenham, Nyngan and Gilgandra are featured in these photos.
The brothers were based in Dubbo and went out on various trips. I will feature photos of all these areas in the coming weeks.
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The Central West Leadership Academy’s Year 6 da Vinci Decathlon team took first place in the Central West Region da Vinci Decathlon held in Bathurst at the end of Term 1 and will compete in the state finals in Term 2 at Knox Grammar School in Sydney.
The da Vinci Decathlon is a national academic competition designed to challenge and stimulate the minds of school students. Students compete in teams of eight across 10 disciplines: engineering, mathematics and chess, code breaking, art and poetry, science, English, ideation, creative producers, cartography and general knowledge.
Ms Mandi Randell, Principal of the Academy added “The Academy loves to challenge our students to push themselves to embrace new challenges.
“These results show that our students hold a broad range of skills and have excellent teamwork and communication. We could not be prouder, and we look forward to representing Dubbo at the state finals in May!”
What is your favourite colour? Red
What is your favourite story book? Ricky Zoom
Do you have a favourite song? Ricky Zoom How old are you? 5
Would you rather be a unicorn or a fairy? Fairy
How do you get to the moon? Rocket
What’s your favourite animal? Dinosaur
What’s your favourite food? Chips
AMARI
Happy Birthday Amari Dennis!
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No. 229
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”.
15 words: Good
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28 Written reminder (4)
30 Talk pompously (5)
31 Related to government (9)
32 Skims along surface (8)
33 Globe (6) DOWN
1 Adhesive (6)
2 Capsicum powder (7)
3 Old stringed instrument (4)
5 Sanitary (8)
6 Encoding (10)
7 Supervisors (7)
8 Tardiness (8)
9 Relating to audio equipment (2-2)
15 Athletic meeting (10)
18 Magazine volumes (4,4)
19 Compass (8)
21 Language of Bangladesh (7)
23 Molasses (7)
24 Dog (6)
27 Void (4)
29 Cease (4)
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6 LETTERS CARNAL CAUSES
30 words: Excellent Today’s Aim:
22 words: Very good
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2. Riley Keough (pictured) plays the title character in which 2023 series based on a book by Taylor Jenkins Reid?
3. And which music icon is she the granddaughter of?
4. The quetzal is the official currency of which country?
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However, your family might create stressful situations, making coping harder.
CANCER: You may spend part of the week at home, renovating your space or moving spontaneously. Household chores could take up all your time. A family member will need your help.
LEO: Your discretion will be put to the test. If you know certain secrets, you could find it challenging to keep them to yourself, r isk ing unwittingly revealing sensitive information. Position yourself to receive information rather than give it out.
VIRGO: This is the ideal time to consider buying or selling a property. You’ll be surprised to discover that you have the means to reach your ambitions. Affection is nece ssary in a happy relationship.
LIBRA: You may feel unstable at times this week, but you’ll know how to make decisions and solve problems when faced with challenges. You may be surprised to find that people respond positively to your call.
SCORPIO: Your creativity will peak, and you could create an artistic masterpiece. An exhibition or show could impress you and give you an unforgettable moment. You’ll be generous.
SAGITTARIUS: You’ll have an active social life
Collectors usually collect more than one thing. I know I do.
I met Shaun who also has numerous collections. This week we will see his plane and war collection. It is very impressive.
In his teens he started making plane models and even carved some models out of wood. As you can see, he has quite a collection.
Thanks for sharing, Shaun.
If you can find our Face In the Crowd, you could win a $75 voucher to spend at Midwest Foods.
Somewhere amongst the faces in this edition of Dubbo Photo News you will find the face shown above. Once you have found our Face in the Crowd, write the page number and approximate location on the back of an envelope along with your name, address and daytime contact number.
Send it to: FACE IN THE CROWD Dubbo Photo News
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Croquet: 8.15am for 8:30am start, Tuesday, Thursday. Croquet courts, Brisbane St, North Dubbo. Kate 0409 927 140, Lillian 0429 471 921 Dubbo VIEW Club: Cards and games. Dubbo RSL Club, 1pm Friday 17th May. For more information contact Shirley on 0427 822 874 NSW SES - Dubbo Unit: Open and Recruit information night. Tuesday May 21, 7pm, 8 Judy Jenkins Drive Dubbo. All enquiries to craig. walker@member.nsw.gov.au
COMING SOON
Above Board Gamers: SECOND and FOURTH Thursday of the month, 6pm, Devil’s Hollow Brewery. Alan 0432 278 235
Connecting With Art: Every second Thursday, Dubbo Pipe Band Hall. Free art group for carers, no experience necessary, resources supplied or bring your own project. Tea, coffee snacks provided. Contact Catholic Care for session information (02) 68834600.
Cumnock Markets: The next Cumnock Markets will be held on Saturday 18 May from 9.00 a.m. to 12 noon at Crossroads Park Cumnock (opposite General Store). Visitors, or anyone wishing to have a stall, can get further information from Pat Gilmour – 6367 7270 Dubbo & District Family History Society presents Share Your Story. Cathy Thompson will share what she discovered about her McIntyre family, while editing her father’s stories for publication. Everyone welcome: join us on Friday May 17 at 2pm in the Auditorium at WPCC.$8 towards room hire and refreshments. See us on Facebook!
CPSA Dubbo:A cordial invitation is extended to you to join CPSA members on Friday 14th June at Dubbo RSL for morning tea and hear what CPSA has to offer. Guest Speaker is Gus Lico GM Dubbo RSL Barb 0427251121
Dubbo VIEW Club: LUNCH, 11am Monday May 20, Dubbo RSL Club. Bookings and enquiries by Friday 17 May before 10am. Phone Beth on 041290274. Guests and new members are welcome.
Talbragar CWA: Next meeting will be held on Saturday June 1 commencing at 2pm in the CWA Hall 45L Boothenba Road, Dubbo. Guest speaker for this month will be Margaret Moon with a report from the CWA state conference. For more information please call Ronda on 68885231 or 0419275223.
Above Board Gamers: SECOND and FOURTH Thursday of the month, 6pm, Devil’s Hollow Brewery. 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, $22 insurance ($20, school students). Chris 6887 3413
Bingo - South Dubbo Veteran’s & Community Men’s Shed: 11am-12.30pm, West Dubbo Bowling Club. Barry 0439 344 349 Coffee, Craft and Chat: 9.30am-12pm, Gospel Hall, Cnr of Boundary Road and Taylor St. Anne 0428 425 958
Connecting With Art: Every second Thursday, Dubbo Pipe Band Hall. Free art group for carers, no experience necessary, resources supplied or bring your own project. Tea, coffee snacks provided. Contact Catholic Care for session information (02) 68834600.
Croquet: 8.15am for 8:30am start, Tuesday, Thursday. Croquet courts, Brisbane St, North Dubbo. Kate 0409 927 140, Lillian 0429 471 921
CWA Dubbo: FIRST Thursday of the month, 9.30am to 11am, Oaktree Retirement Village Peel Street, Dubbo. Marion 6884 2957
CWA Wongarbon Handicraft: SECOND Thursday of the month, Liz 0401 174 883.
CWA Wongarbon: FIRST Thursday of the month, 10am, Wongarbon CWA rooms. Marjorie 6884 5558
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 and Gipps St Heart Support Walking Group: 12.30pm, (also Tuesdays), Ollie Robbins Oval, Cnr of Bligh Street. Supports gentle exercise promoting healthy hearts, 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. info@outbackdragons.com.au, Robyn 0427462504
Talbragar CWA: Members are reminded of the February luncheon on Thursday 8, at the South Dubbo Tavern commencing 12 noon Please let Ronda know on 68885231 if you are able to attend.
Wellington Arts and Crafts: 10am-3pm, Small Hall in the Anglican Church grounds, Wellington, variety of crafts, activities and workshops offered. 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. Central West Makers Place: 12pm-6pm, South Dubbo Veterans and Community Men’s Shed, Cnr Palmer and High Streets. 3D printing, robotics, pottery, and more. 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 & District Family History Society: Presents Share Your Story.
Dugald Saunders will tell stories of the unexpected discovery of his Indian heritage, and his journey from childhood in Mendooran to Dubbo MP. Everyone is welcome to join us on Friday March 15 at 2pm in the Drama Room at WPCC. $8 towards room hire and refreshments.
Dubbo Nepalese Christian Fellowship: 6.30-8pm. 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. Jim Jupp, 0438414888. Lunchtime Prayer Group - Dubbo Anglican Church: 1-2pm in Brotherhood House, 158 Brisbane Street. Bring your lunch
Narromine Food Barn: 9am-11am, Lowcost groceries and FREE fruit, vegetables and bread with any purchase to people in need. Ken Rumble on 0414 477 365
Spinning and Weaving: 10am, at Dubbo Arts and Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street.
Anne 0408 891 225
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. 0459 762 702
Western Plains Trefoil Guild: SECOND Friday of each month, 10.30am, Dubbo West Guide Hall. Please confirm the meeting will be on. Dorothy 6884 6646
SATURDAY
Beekeepers Inc - Orana: SECOND Saturday of the month, 9.15am, Narromine Tennis Club rooms, unless other arrangements are made. 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.
CWA Gilgandra Market: FIRST Saturday of the month, 9am-1pm, Cakes, fruit, pickles, plants and more! New stall holders are welcome. $5 per table, proceeds to CWA. Contact Hilda 0427471270.
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: 10:00am- 3:00
pm (also see Tuesday listing) All are welcome Macquarie Regional Library
Contact Patricia 0439846400
Family History Society (Dubbo & District): 10am to 1pm, volunteers on site during these hours, Western Plains Cultural Centre Community Arts Centre, Cnr Wingewarra and Gipps St.
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, Dubbo Pipe Band Hall, Cnr Darling and Wingewarra Sts. 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 Bible Study: 9.30am, Sabbath School and children’s/ youth Sabbath School, 11am, Divine Service. Cnr Cobra and Sterling Sts. dubbo.adventist.org.au
Talbragar CWA: Monthly meetings are held on the first Saturday of each month from March to December they commencing at 2pm each month but December at 11am. More information is available from Ronda on 68885231 or 0419275223.
Transition Dubbo Food + Film Night: For information about future events, contact to Peter 0439 091 767
Wellington Lions Preloved Book Fair: 10am to 2pm, Western Gallery opposite Cameron Park, Preloved books, CDs and DVDs, now also Jigsaw Puzzles!
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings (Steps and Traditions): 7pm (1.5hrs), ‘Steps and Traditions’ meeting, Dubbo Community Health, Palmer St. Jack 0418 605 041, Sally 0427 829 807, 1300 222 222 or www.aa.org.au
Australian Kite Flyers Society: SECOND Sunday of the month, 10am, Jubilee Oval. 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. Join acoustic sessions 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 Film Society: Film screenings for members and casual members at Dubbo RSL Theatrette, 1:30pm. Two films, Sundays 25 February, 26 May, 29 Sept, 24 Nov. Refreshments served at intermission. All-day Film Festival, five films, Sunday 28 July commences 9:30am.
Dubbo Pistol Club: 12.30pm, 143L Old Dubbo Road, 6882 0007
Orana K9 Training Club INC: New intake class every 7th Sunday starting 4/2/24..( daylight savings start time 8.45am Eastern Standard time 9.45am ) at Katrina Gibbs Oval Macleay St Dubbo(opposite netball courts)
Contact Reg 0428849877 or Dianne 0429847380
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’. St Brigid’s Catholic Church, 198 Brisbane St. Jack 0418 605 041/Sally 0427 829 807, 1300 222 222 or www.aa.org.au
Amnesty International Dubbo: SECOND Monday of the month, 5.30pm-6.30pm, St Brigid’s meeting room. 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 313 “City of Dubbo” Squadron: : 6pm-9.30pm, Army Barracks (Cnr Kokoda Pl and Wingewarra St). NOW recruiting, 13 to 18 years, rewarding activities.
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 start, Wesley Community Hall, 66 Church St. Fun, affordable dance for girls/ladies, 4yrs and up, all fitness levels. dubbocityphysie@live.com.au
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 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. Narromine Community Women’s Shed: 10am -3pm, (also Wednesdays), The Wesley Centre, 138 Dandaloo Street, Narromine. Leona 0487 200 987
Patchwork: 10am-3pm, at Dubbo Arts & Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra St, June 6882 4677. RFDS Dubbo Support Group monthly meetings: FIRST Monday of the month, RFDS
Visitor Experience, 5pm, 21 Judy Jakins Drive, Dubbo Airport. 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 dubborotaryclub@hotmail.com
Sing Australia Dubbo Choir: 6pm-8pm, 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 St.. Laney 6882 4680 or laneyluk@ gmail.com.
Walter T. Grant Seniors Social Club: 9am2pm, Wesley Uniting Centre, Church Street. $6 per day. BYO lunch. Pre-lunch cards and games, post-lunch bingo. Jan Miller 0418 255 217
TUESDAY
Aboriginal Elders Walkabout Ministry Group: 9.30am - 2pm in Holy Trinity Church Hall, 158 Brisbane Street
Croquet: 8.15am for 8:30am start, Tuesday, Thursday. Croquet courts, Brisbane St, North Dubbo. Kate 0409 927 140, Lillian 0429 471 921 Dementia Sing Out Choir: Weekly 11am12.30pm, Generosity Church 51 Sheraton Road Dubbo. Contact Anne Gemmell 0481396404. Depression Recovery Group: 10.30am, at the Catholic Parish Meeting Room, Brisbane St. Norm 6882 6081 or Bill 6882 9826
Dubbo City Physical Culture Club: 5pm start, Holy Trinity Hall, Brisbane Street, Dubbo. Fun, affordable dance for girls/ladies, 4yrs and up, all fitness levels. dubbocityphysie@live.com. au 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- 3:00pm SECOND and FOURTH Tuesday of the month (also see Saturday listing) Dubbo Bridge Club, Elston Park, Bultje St Dubbo. All are welcome. Contact Patricia 0439846400
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, Bob Ellis 0428217752 Dubbo Prostate Support Group: For information about future meetings, Elizabeth 0408 682 968
Dubbo RSL Euchre Club: 7pm, for 7.30pm, Dubbo RSL, 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.
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
www.ccsd.org.au
Street. Supports gentle exercise promoting healthy hearts, contact Ray 0437 541 942
Orana Physical Culture: 4pm onwards, starts with 2-4 years Sparkles class, Auditorium at St Mary’s Primary School. See the Orana Physical Culture Facebook page
Rotary Club of Dubbo Macquarie: 12.30pm - 2pm, 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. Rob on 0417 497 187
Spinning Group: Every third Tuesday 10am -4pm Dubbo Art and Craft Cottage, 137 Cobra Street. Contact Julie 0418 976 663
South Dubbo Veteran’s & Community Men’s Shed: 9am12pm, Cnr of High and Palmer Streets. New members welcome Toastmasters Club: FIRST and THIRD Tuesday of the month, 7pm-9pm, Dubbo RSL Club, Brisbane St., 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, Sharna 0438 693 789.
Alcoholics Anonymous Dubbo:
Meet Wednesday 7pm (1.5hr) – ‘Topic‘ meeting St Brigid’s Catholic Church meeting rooms, 198 Brisbane St, Dubbo Please contact Ian 0447 176 590 Or contact 1300 222 222 or www.aa.org. au for info on meetings.
Ballroom Dancing: Wednesday
7:30-9:30pm $10. Wesley Hall Cnr of Carrington Avenue & Church Street, Dubbo. Graham Woods 0447 885 603
Blood Cancer Support Group: FIRST Wednesday of month, 10.30am-12pm, Venue changes each month. Louise or Emma 0412 706 785
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, 10am-12pm, Gospel Chapel on Boundary Road. Anne 0428 425 958
CWA Dubbo Evening branch: FIRST Wednesday of month, 7pm, 3 Frith Street. Barb 0409 159 556
CWA Narromine: SECOND Wednesday of the month, 5.30pm, USMC. Carolyn 0427747478
CWA Terramungamine: SECOND
Wednesday of the month, 10am, Dubbo RSL Club. Barb 0427 251 121
CWA Wellington Branch: Second Wednesday of Month, 10:30 a.m., Wellington CWA Rooms, Warne St, Wellington. Contact Marion on 0429033836
Dementia Friendship Group:
SECOND Wednesday of month, 10:30am, Western Plains Cultural Centre, Creo Cafe, Wingewarra St. Anne Gemmell 0481396404.
Dubbo Arts and Craft Cottage: 10am-4pm, 137 Cobra Street. A large range of handcrafted gifts made by members available. Contact 6881 6410
Dubbo and District Family History Society event
Linda Barnes will show you how to begin discovering your family history.
Four weeks, Wednesdays March 6, 13, 20 and 27. 10.30am to 12.30pm at Community Arts Centre $7.50 per session for DDFHS members, $15 for non-members. To reserve your place phone Linda on 68878284 or email martinandlinda@ gmail.com
Dubbo Bobbin Lacemakers: THIRD Wednesday of the month, 10am-3pm, Arts & Crafts Society Cottage and Craft Shop, 137 Cobra Street. 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: 9am12pm, 4 Palmer Street. A time to garden with others, learn more skills and grow friendships. Contact Denise 0433 623 842 or Julie 0428 821 829
Dubbo Electric Vehicle Interest, Owners, Users & Supporters (DEVIOUS) group: FIRST Wednesday of each month, 12pm to 1pm, Western Plains Cultural Centre café. Chris 0409 321 470
Dubbo Garden Club: 10am, FIRST Wednesday of month, Garden gatherings with morning tea. Contact, President, Annette Storer, 0429 828 882 Dundullimal Dubbo Support Crew Inc: FOURTH Wednesday of month, 10am, Dundullimal Homestead. Support Homestead functions. 6884 9984, 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. Contact Colene 0400422335
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 month, Geurie Masonic Centre. Please email secretary@lodgeallanstuart416.org.au
Macquarie Intermediate Band: 6pm, school term, Band Hall, Boundary Rd. 6884 6686/info@macqcon.org.au, Dubbo District Band 0422 194 059 dubboband@gmail.com
Narromine Community Women’s Shed: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10am -3pm, The Wesley Centre, 138 Dandaloo Street, Narromine. Leona 0487 200 987 West Dubbo Rotary: 6pm, Club Dubbo, Whylandra Street West Dubbo 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.
DUBBO Men’s team has returned to the Premier Hockey League after a lengthy hiatus, and they made their presence felt in Lithgow on Saturday.
In an endeavour to attract more players, officials and clubs have agreed on a new format. All teams play in one town every three weeks. Lithgow was the first, Orange and Bathurst to come, and Dubbo will have all teams here on Saturday, August 3.
Mel, our intrepid Dubbo Photo News photographer, caught-up with the Lions at training ahead of their first foray for a number of years. The hard-work in the off-season paid-off when they defeated Parkes 2-1 and followed-up with a most pleasing two-nil victory over Bathurst United.
In a sure sign of renewed interest in Dubbo, Scott Miller has been selected for the NSW 40s to play Nationals next month, with Kay Poulter also in the Women’s team.
James Robinson continues his rise through the ranks as well, being named as a shadow in the NSW Under 18’s side.
The Dubbo Lions team re-entering the seniors competition (back) Graeme Waters (Coach), Scott Miller, Tyson Fisher, Stuart McKenzie, Matt Bruce, Mitchell Gray, Charlie Tink, Angus Coddington, Matt Hoyle, (front) Sam Paynter, Kane MacFarlane, Ollie Brown, James Robinson, John Blake, Peter Corcoran, Hunter Medcalf and Adam Smithers. Absent: Ted Murray, Jack Bush, Josh Corcoran.
Contributed by DUBBO CITY BOWLS
RESULTS of this week’s Social Bowls at Dubbo City Bowls, are as follows:
Tuesday Ladies Social Bowls – May
7
Winners: Sue McCauley and Laurace Lawson defeated Helen Doran and Karen Greenhalgh
Runner Up: Christine Castlehouse, Sue Armstrong and Gaye Cottee defeated Sue O’Dea, Margaret Livermore, and Therese Gaio
Third Place: Kerry Dickson and Ruby Stockings defeated Colleen Ryan and Judy Tighe
Fourth Place: Mary Perry, Anne Knaggs and Judy O’Connor defeated Gloria Young, Pat Sherwin, and Beryl Hobson
Resters: Christine Castlehouse
Luck Draws: Judy O’Connor and Gloria Young
Wednesday Men’s Social – May 8
There were 34 bowlers on our synthetics, with the results as follows:
Winners: Ron McCauley, Paul Wooldridge and John Cole defeated Ron McCauley, Bryan O’Sullivan, and Dennis Jasprizza.
Runner Up: Frank Seibert and Greg Hough defeated Roger Sherwin and Peter Sinclair.
Third Place: Chris Strojny, Dennis Crimmins, and Phil Knight defeated Ron Anderson, Col Teale, and Tod O’Dea.
Fourth Place: Bill Staples, Peter Knaggs, and Matt Goodwin defeated Dick Whitford, Frank Armstrong, and Brian Coffey.
Fifth Place: Pat O’Dea, John Davis, and Neil Hayburn defeated Gavin Cullen, Eric Satchell, and Steve Kelly.
Sixth Place: Alan Parker, Doug Aldis, and Doug Back defeated Leo Balstad, Ross Pharo, and Mike Twohill.
Closest Game: Sixth Place
Resters: Dick Whitford, John Davis, Greg Hough, Gavin Cullen, and Bill Staples
Jackpot of $68, was not won
Sponsor of the Week: Signvi-
son – Dubbo
Thursday Winter Warmer Mixed Bowls for May 9, results were:
Winners: Anne Lloyd and Merrill O’Sullivan defeated Frank Armstrong and Greg Brown.
Runner Up: Anne Knaggs and Gaye Cottee defeated Sue Armstrong and Phil Clarke.
Ruby is “Mother of the Morning”, with a big win for Al and his side
Contributed by ‘PISTOL PETE’
THE overcast conditions did not cast a shadow on the 32 bowlers on our Mother’s Day extravaganza, with Ruby Stockings the “Mother of the Morning”!
In a result that even astonished the winners, Mary Perry, Frank Armstrong, and Bryan O’Sullivan over-indulged in shots, leaving Pat Sherwin, Roger Sherwin, and Al Andriske traumatised! Al and his side won three of the first eight ends, adding five shots; the others added 14! Al’s side opened the second half with a double, but it took until the last to add three more. Over the same time, Bryan and his side went to work – a five on 10 and a further 16 to seal a commanding 3010 win and first place, by a mile for the morning…
A new member of the Sundy bowls fraternity, Jamie Morris found himself in a good side with Pete Bennison and Phil Knight. They exploded into the game with a five on the second-end, followed by a triple.
John Zeb and Chris Strojny won only
two ends in the first eight, but managed to take the next three ends, leveling the game at 12-all. That’s where their run ended. Jamie, Pete and Phil regrouped, added three sets of triples and a double to take the game 23-15 and earn second prize.
Bowls can be an invigorating game, but at times it bites, as Di Hildebrandt and John Cole found-out when they played Ron McCauley, Cheryl Storch, and Ruby Stockings.
The first half saw John and his side build a handy five-shot lead, and they extended it by four at end 10. They may not have figured on Ron, Cheryl, and Ruby coming back, however. They began by adding four on ends nine and 10, holding-on as Leo, Di, and John kept their noses in front with a double then seized the match with four straight ends and a miracle 15-12 comeback!
In another of the comeback games, Ray Strawhan and Gordon Scott felt in a good space, leading Steve Kelly and Mick Strawhan by four shots after eight ends. One end of the second eight, was the killer blow for them however
Third Place: Peter McCullough and Col Cottee defeated Julie Brown and Peter Knaggs.
Rester: Anne Knaggs
For Saturday, May 11, in Round Six of the Open Pennant season, Grade Four played at North Dubbo RSL Sporties and Dubbo City defeated West Dubbo 78/50 – 10 points. Grade Six is
as Steve and Mick banked five on 11 for a three-shot lead. Ray and Gordon framed a mini-comeback, squaring the game at 12-all on end 14. In another mighty effort, Steve and Mick pickedup the last three points to win 15-12. Bowls can be cruel! Julie Brown and Eric Satchell had a torrid time as Allan Stratford and Pete Ruzans took control of the mat early and were nine shots up at the break. That was it for their scoring as beaut-bowling by Julie, and the exceptional attack from Eric, brought pressure. They shut-out Julie and Eric taking all eight ends, to seal a 16-11 win.
Sue McCauley and Sue Armstrong, with Graham Ross, struggled through their first eight ends, winning just three against Paul Martin, Shirley Marchant, and Mel Giddings. The latter led by five and were seemingly in control but, from ends 11 to 14 the nerves were showing as Graham and his side took the mat. Unfortunately, only singles were added so, when Paul, Shirley, and Mel picked-up a couple of doubles, they won third place 19-10.
to be played at Club Dubbo.
The Dubbo City and West Dubbo game was, however, cancelled due to rain with five points each awarded.
Grade Seven played at Tullamore and Dubbo City were defeated by Tullamore 63/55 – for oneand-a-half points.
Grades Four and Six now progress to the Zone Play-off on Saturday and Sunday, May 18–19.
Grade Four play at Parkes, while Grade Six play at Cowra
Grade Seven finished in second place after having recorded big wins on home soil, but not achieving the right results in away games.
The Bowling Group’s AGM will be on Sunday, May 26, to nominate for positions on the Board
Check the Noticeboard for single-gender Pennants with names required for both Ladies and Men’s teams. The District Fours Women and Men are also now open for nominations.
Sponsor of the Week: Signvision – Dubbo
MARGARET Ross was all smiles after drawing the Duck’s Lucky Number to top-off a memorable day in the pool. Margie finished first in the final of 25-metre Freestyle, but unfortunately just broke her time. She was more time-savvy in the 25-metre Butterfly, retaining her first placing and partnering-up with Josh Bird to bank the 25-metre Breast Brace as well. She also almost took first in the 25-metre Backstroke but, as in freestyle, broke, leaving the top spot for Neil Harris.
Despite Marg’s excellent performance, David Sparkes still beat her in the total point-score of the day!
This crafty swimmer
out-foxed the competition again – third in the 25-metre Freestyle, second alongside his partner, Henry Wilcox in the Breast Brace, third in the 25-metre Backstroke, and fifth in the 25-metre Butterfly. Results for the day 25-metre Freestyle: First, Janine Gardiner; Second, Norm Barr; Third, David Sparkes. 25-metre Breast Brace: First, Josh Bird/Margret Ross; Second, David Sparkes/Henry Wilcox; Third, Rob Rich/Neil Harris.
25-metre Backstroke: First, Neil Harris, Second, Henry Wilcox; Third, David Sparkes. 25-metre Butterfly: First, Marg Ross, Second, Ron Everett; Third, Rob Rich.
NEVER in the last century, has a Dubbo Show been held without late President Jack Shanks; never in history, has there been a dead-heat with siblings behind the joint winners – and the mother of the drivers, training both horses!
When Jack Shanks passed away aged 99 last month, it brought an end to 100 years of a presence that loomed large over both the Show and the brilliant racing under the Ribbon of Light.
Jack would have experienced all the joys as an infant in his parents’ arms marvelling at the sheep and cattle, through his childhood rattling around Sideshow Alley, riding horses, showing sheep and cattle, and ultimately being the driving force leading the Dubbo Show Society.
In addition, the Coal-
baggie farmer translated his love for the land and horses into a small stable that included, more recently the pacer Fay’s Delight, named in honour of his late wife.
On Saturday night, son Robert, daughter Marilyn, and the respective families, were all on-hand to witness a once-in-a-lifetime event – Fay’s Delight storming home to snatch an incredible dead-heat on the line.
History tells us, that this was the first-time that siblings had driven horses to a dead-heat, and in an even more incredible coincidence, their mother was the trainer of both!
Jason Turnbull drove “Cala Greca”, sister Emma was in the seat behind “Fay’s Delight”, and ecstatic mum Wendy, was delighted with her early Mother’s Day gift of a win for both, in the same race!
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DUBBO Demons Tier Two Men have notched their first win of the season, taking-down 2023 grand finalists, Parkes Panthers, on a windy day at North Parkes Oval.
The home team raced-out early to a first-quarter lead, but the visitors adapted well to the conditions and fought back hard, with scores tied at half-time.
Veteran players Matt Purse and Tom Skinner made their first appearance for the Demons this season to bolster the side, with Skinner laying down some hard tackles and Purse kicking an impressive reverse banana to put the Demons on the board. The goals kept coming in the second half, and at the final siren, the Dubbo team finished on 6.4.40 to the Panthers 4.6.30.
The team will be looking to continue the winning run when they take the field next week at South Dubbo Oval against the Bathurst Bushrangers. For two long-standing players, the game will hold extra significance.
Jacob Pearce and Andy Pearson have both clocked-up 99 senior games for the Club and will be running-out together for their 100th game next week. Both started-out playing for Dubbo Juniors in around 1999, and moved up to seniors in 2005.
Pearce remembers scoring four behinds in his first senior game for the Demons and, while both men remember pre-game nerves in those early years, Pearson says the nerves only make an appearance in Finals games now.
The years of 2015 and 2016, when Dubbo Reserves played in back-to-back grand finals were a career highlight for the pair, and both credit their dedication to the game to coaches and players Joe Knagge, Terry Lyons, and Steward Todd, who shared skills and experience
with the young players.
Pearce intends to hang-up the boots for good after this game, while Pearson hopes to stick around for another full six years to play alongside his son, Jaida, who starred for the Under 12’s team last weekend in a brilliant win against Orange Tigers.
The milestone is more significant for the pair as it coincides with the Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous Round. Pearce credits former club stalwart, Lorni Hyland, with introducing him to the game as a teenager.
Demons take the opportunity to acknowledge the significant contribution that Indigenous players and volunteers have made to the club in its 44-year history and Pearce and Pearson are keen to show their appreciation during their milestone game, wearing their kit designed by local Indigenous artist and former women’s player, Trudy Sloane.
Dubbo Juniors had a mixed bag of results in Round Two
played at Dubbo on Sunday. Against Orange Tigers, the Under 12’s were too strong for the visitors, with Hayden Healey and Jaida Pearson slotting five and four goals respectively to lead the home team in a decisive victory. Many of these players then backed-up to play in the Under 14’s game, but couldn’t repeat the outcome, going down against a full-strength Tigers side.
Youth Girls have been training with the Demon’s Women this
season and are displaying huge individual improvements this year. Despite a solid team performance, they were narrowly-defeated by the Orange girls. Dubbo’s Under 17 Boys team didn’t get the strong start they hoped for, going down to last year’s premiers by a large margin. All three grades will be playing at South Dubbo this Saturday, starting with Tier Two at 11am. Juniors play at SDO on Sunday from 9.30am.
Having an axe to grind, these burly blokes made short work with samurai precision of their timber targets.
Dubbo Photo News’ ace photographer, Mel Pocknall got close, but not too close as the chips flew and the steel sliced at this year’s 151st Dubbo Show. PHOTOS: MEL POCKNALL
