Dubbo Photo News 18.07.2024 by Panscott Media

Will Walla-be there (AT The Crossroads)? Austen Tayshus definitely will be!

By DAVID DIXON

WHO would believe that a silly-funny comic routine based around common Australian idioms would remain – after more than four decades – one of our highest selling home-grown singles of all-time?

Alexander “Sandy” Gutman –generally known as the comedian Austen Tayshus – would believe it, and he is coming to Dubbo this month as part of nationwide tour celebrating that fact!

“Australiana” is a three-minute string of puns based around he and his “wife” Anna’s comic invitation to a barbie, as in “you wanna go-Anna?

“Will Walla-be-there?

“Yeah,” he said, “and Vegemight come too,” and so it goes...

The unique comic rift was written by Billy Birmingham and performed by Gutman in front of a live audience at Sydney’s Comedy Store, with the skit sitting atop the national charts in 1983 for weeks on end.

“It’s my 40th anniversary of ‘Australiana’ tour, my biggest-selling single,” he told Dubbo Photo News

“I’m traveling all over the place. I just did a big show in Perth, but I like the regional centres, the people are less pretentious, more down-to-earth,” he said.

“I love performing, I’ve been doing it for over 44 years, and I really enjoy it, always have,” he added.

For comedy fans keen to see his show at The Crossroads Bar on Saturday, July 27, however, the legendary routine is only part of Gutman’s act, an eclectic mix of humour, commentary and light-hearted ad lib back-andforth with the audience.

“I always do the skit, sometimes twice, but I make a lot of stuff up on the stage from interacting with the audience. If I get hecklers, I like to cut them down to size – all good fun!

“A lot of American comedians have their schtick (routine), and they stick to it every show, but I love interacting with a clever crowd, I enjoy it, it makes it a very intimate show.”

Gutman is the son of a Holocaust survivor who settled in Brooklyn, New York, before the family moved to Australia when he was one. He originally went into dentistry as a respectable trade.

Seeing this was not for him, he found a home in the arts at the Australian Film and Television School, around the same time as such luminaries as Phillip Noyce, Gillian Armstrong and Chris Noonan.

From there, he fell into comedy.

Seeing an ad for stand-up at the

Comedy Store, he began

Rodney Rude.

“Comedy was, in many ways, the last resort in having some sort of income. Then I met Billy Birmingham (of the “Twelfth Man” comic fame) – he came up with ‘Australiana’.

“It was the biggest selling sin-

gle in Australian history – number one for 13 weeks. It’s great, it made me lots of money,” Gutman said.

Comic artists he admires included Robin Williams, with whom he performed a number of times, and Australian comic genius Barry Humphries.

“With comedy, it takes you 10

years performing to be confident enough to expose yourself. You’ve got to have talent, but it’s also a lot of hard work,” Gutman believes.

“I do 100 shows a year, I love it, but a stand-up comic is only as good as his last show.”

 Austen Tayshus ill be at The Crossroads on Saturday, July 27.

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Alexander Gutman aka Austen Tayshus is coming to Dubbo this month as part of a nationwide tour, celebrating the 40th anniversary of “Australiana”. PHOTO: ALEXANDER GUTMAN

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Do you have a nickname? Shaq.

Where do you work? Ultra Beauty

When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A makeup artist.

What are your favourite memories of growing up in Dubbo or your hometown? The skatepark.

What do you like to do on the weekends? Spend time at the park with my children.

Do you have any hidden talents or special skills? Asking dumb questions.

Do you have any pets? No.

What are you watching at the moment? Love Island.

What would you be lost without? Amber and Ash.

What music do you like to listen to? Country. Who wears the pants in your household? Me!

If you were stranded on desert Island, what three things would you bring? Alcohol, snacks, and my man.

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Bus Muster added to 2024 Golden Oldies SHOW

By DAVID DIXON

FEATURING busses and coaches

for the very first time, the 2024 Golden Oldies Truck, Tractor and Quilt Show is shaping up to be the biggest and best ever.

Organisers of this year’s event have been blown away by the number of giant people-movers booked to attend, co-organiser and principal of Langley’s Coaches, Michael Langley, revealed.

Nearly 600 big rigs of all shapes, sizes, utilities and vintages will be on display at the biennial blockbuster, again being held at Dubbo Showground, next month –on Saturday and Sunday, August 10-11.

“So far, it looks to be 450 trucks and 150 buses. This is the first time we’ve put on a ‘bus muster’ and we’re taking any types – coaches, buses, motor-homes, historic and vintage, anything,” Michael said.

“Yeah, it has been a big surprise to get so many (entries), it’s way more than we thought we’d get, definitely,” he added.

He believes that the Dubbo “Bus Muster” is the first of its kind to be held in Australia, and will feature some classic marques from the golden age of Australian coach-touring.

“We’ve got a Deluxe Coachlines Classic, one of only five ever built, and the only one still running. We’ve got a Denning’s Coach, a McCafferty’s Coach, Express Service coaches, there’s also a Greyhound coach coming,” Michael

which are totally separate – are still running; we own the Deluxe Coach, and we’ll be bringing seven or eight others of our own,” he revealed.

There will also be the usual classic collection of trucks that people have come to expect from this three-decade event, along with tractor pulls, stationary engines, traction engines, food vans and kiddie rides, and the traditional quilt display in the main pavilion put on by Club secretary

old classics.

“We’ll have vehicles from large companies like Toll and TNT, and all the old delivery vehicles from down the years,” Michael told Dubbo Photo News

The whole event, he explained, is put on by the hard-working committee from the Golden Oldies Truck Club Inc, with the motto: “Preserving history on big wheels”, and it’s all for a good cause.

“We have 50 to 60 members,

iconic event, the first one of which was held way back in 1996.

“We donate all proceeds, we just choose them as we go. Normally it includes the Rural Flying Doctor Service, and some men’s charities as well.”

Michael believes that the growing appeal of the Show is down to the vital role that big rigs play

nesses are built on trucks – we relied on it, lived and breathed it, we still do!

“Basically, it’s a business that turned into a hobby,” Michael concluded.

With plenty of local businesses lending their support to the Show, the gates will be open from 8.30am to 5pm both days, with tickets available at 123TIX, (kids under 15 with adults, get in free).

For more information, go to: www.goldenoldiestruckclub.com

The 2024 Golden Oldies Truck, Tractor and Quilt Show in August will feature busses and coaches for the ﬁrst time. PHOTO: GOLDEN OLDIES TRUCK CLUB

The Orchard: new refuge for families escaping abuse opens

Dubbo has a new “Core and Cluster” refuge for women and children escaping domestic and family violence.

The $5.3 million project, called The Orchard Dubbo, comprises four self-contained homes that promote secure independent living around a “core” of on-site support services, such as safety planning, legal advice and ADVO support, parenting programs, and referrals to local services, The Orchard’s manager Rebecca Bohun said.

“The Orchard provides an important option for victim survivors to stay in their community, where they have established support networks including family, friends and services, ensuring they can continue existing employment and education,” Ms Bohun believes.

“Once a family is safely accommodated at The Orchard, they remain with us until they are supported to access safe, affordable long-term accommodation,” she added.

The new facility will play a key role in helping those suffering domestic violence to escape the cycle of abuse

that it often entails, Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Jodie Harrison, explained.

“Refuges like The Orchard are crucial in helping women and children take their ﬁrst step towards escaping violence,” Ms Harrison explained.

“The innovative Core and Cluster model will help women and children feel safe and supported while they rebuild their lives in their community,” she added.

Community Housing provider Housing Plus has delivered the refuge, with specialist support services to be provided by Plus Community and the Western Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service.

Aboriginal residents will also have access to an Aboriginal domestic and family violence specialist worker. The Orchard Dubbo is one of 26 ‘Core and Cluster’ refuges in regional NSW.

Once all Core and Cluster refuges come online, they will support an additional 2900 women and children escaping domestic and family violence each year.

The Orchard Dubbo is a new “Core and Cluster” refuge for women and children escaping domestic and family violence. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Young and young-at-heart beneﬁt from Masonic Village school program

Dubbo Masonic Village this year launched an exciting initiative with local schools and colleges, aimed at enriching the lives of both its residents and the students.

In Dubbo, Skillset Senior College spear-headed the project, with teacher Tracey Sprawn bringing students to the village every Thursday for engaging activities such as meet-and-greet sessions, bocce, bingo, trivia, self-portrait painting, non-bake cooking, and poppy-making for ANZAC Day.

These visits have created strong bonds between the young visitors and the senior residents, according to a spokesperson from the Royal Freema- sons’ Benevolent Institution (RFBI) which operates the Masonic Village.

The success of these interactions also led to an extension of the program, with residents now returning the favour by visiting the college every second Wednesday.

The ﬁrst visit in May included craft activities and an introduction to the college’s animals, further strengthening the connection between the college and village.

The purpose of these intergenerational programs is twofold, a group spokesperson revealed.

For students, the visits provide a chance to practice life skills in a supportive environment, while learning from the experiences of the older generation.

For RFBI’s residents, these interactions

cial satisfaction, and a sense of purpose, while offering insights into the lives of younger people.

“This initiative is incredibly beneﬁcial for both our residents and the students,” Lifestyle Supervisor at RFBI Dubbo Masonic Village, Tanya Smithson, said.

“It showcases the importance of kindness and consideration across generations. We hope to continue this program to support the social wellness of both students and residents,” she added.

RFBI Dubbo Masonic Village also welcomed back St Johns Primary School this year.

Primary school students will visit every Wednesday during term, engaging in activities like playing cards, board

games, pool, reading, word search and art therapy.

A special highlight was a recent students’ choir performance that was eagerly anticipated by the residents, RFBI Dubbo Masonic Village General Manager, Delwyn Gates, revealed.

“The energy and enthusiasm of the young students lights up the place, creating a vibrant and joyful atmosphere,” Ms Gates said.

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Second prize – George Klenthis. Third prize – Keisha Canning. Fourth prize – Colin Barnes. Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to everyone who purchased tickets.

Above: Never too young, or old, to learn cards! Dubbo St Johns pupils at Dubbo Masonic Village as part of an initiative with local schools, aimed at enriching the lives of both its residents and the young.

Inset, Meet and greet: One of the St Johns pupils chatting to a resident at Dubbo Masonic Village.

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Back: Heather Sadler, Sue Bailey, Kay Wild, Dot Hilton and Julie McLane, Front, Sue Hodges, Rhonda Millar, Alva White and Di Cullen. PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS/KEN SMITH.

Fresh Arts donates to Western Cancer Centre Foundation

By LANA EATHER

Fresh Arts revealed their exhibition ‘Not Enough Nude’ in the perfect atmosphere of the Establishment Bar this month.

Donations from each artwork’s sale directly supported the Western Cancer Centre Foundation.

As an additional fundraiser for the Foundation, all sales from a collection of mini nudes – the ‘Petite Dénudés Wall’ –were also included in the Exhibition.

The ‘Petite Dénudés Wall’ comprised Fresh Arts member artworks as well as local celeb-

rities’ donated works.

The four-day Exhibition incorporated a well-attended Life Drawing session as well a grand opening, with the guest speaker Dr Florian Honeyball who is a local Medical Oncologist.

The concept of nude in art is a subject that has been explored by cultures all over the world for hundreds of years. Fresh Arts explored art in the form of a ‘Nude’ concept –which not only meant the human form, but any object or shape that was stripped of its covering.

Exhibition organisers Jayne Hutty, Carol Dickson and Lyndal McRae

Pam, Mary and Dianne

Fresh Arts Exhibition

Mick Davis, Vicki Aland and Lyndal McRae

President of Fresh Arts Leanne, and Karen Helen, Brooke and Deb

Dr Florian Honeyball, Jen Cowley and Susie RowleyEnjoying life drawing, Gidion and PortiaLynda and Graham

Jess and CassandraJayne and Dennis with the Mini NudesGreat atmosphere for Fresh Arts Life Drawing

Tiny nation Jamaica is a powerhouse of the Olympics’ blue-ribbon event

In the lead-up to the 2024 Paris Olympics, Dubbo Photo News continues its look back the recent history of the games.

By DALLAS REEVES

A tiny nation dominates the blue-ribbon event of the Olympics – track and ﬁeld athletics’ 100m sprint.

Jamaica, population of 2,825,000, makes up 0.04 per cent of the world’s population but has won three of the last four men’s gold medals and all four ﬁrst-placings in the women’s 100m sprint since 2008.

In fact, 16 years ago in Beijing, Shelley-Ann Fraser won from Sherone Simpson and Kerron Stewart who shared second place, and then in 2021 at Tokyo Elaine Thompson-Herah won from Shelley-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson, Jamaica took all the medals in the women’s event. Amazing.

The closest Jamaica’s men have come to going one- two-three is a gold (Usain Bolt) and silver (Yohan Blake) ﬁnish at London 2012.

Jamaica’s world 100m sprint dominance is a relatively recent phenomenon.

The country’s emergence as a sprint force started for the men in 1968 when Lennox Miller grabbed silver at Mexico.

He went on to claim a bronze medal at Montreal four years later.

Don Quarrie was a silver medallist at Montreal in 1976 and then there was a 32-year gap to success, as the only country from the West Indies that medalled in that time was Trinidad and Tobago through Ato Boldon’s bronze at Atlanta (1996) and silver at Sydney (2000).

But when Jamaica roared back to the top of the sport, they did it in a big way, with

Bolt still holds the world record mark of 9.58 seconds, set at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin. This equates to a speed of 37.58 kilometres per hour.

That’s right – Usain Bolt could almost get booked in a NSW school zone – while running.

At the Olympics, he won in a then world record time at 9.69 at Beijing, 9.63 at London (2012) and 9.81 at Rio.

It is an even more powerful story in the women’s 100m for Jamaica.

Merlene Ottey, perhaps the greatest female sprinter never to win gold at the Olympics, started Jamaica’s rise with a bronze medal at Los Angeles (1984).

Juliet Cuthbert took silver at Barcelona (1992) while Ottey took silver at Atlanta (1996) and bronze in Sydney (2000) as a 40-year-old.

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ca simply exploded as the dominant force in women’s sprinting.

Shelly-Ann Fraser won in 10.78 with her two teammates dead-heating for silver in 10.98.

Four years on, and now known as Fraser-Pryce, she won in 10.75 with six sprinters running 10.94 or under.

It was then Elaine Thompson’s turn to become queen of the track.

She won at Rio in 10.71 with Fraser-Pryce (10.86) having to settle for bronze.

In an amazing set of circumstances, Elaine Thomspon-Herah backed up to win in 2021 at Tokyo in a sizzling Olympic record time of 10.61 – meaning a Jamaican had won two straight under a maiden name and then combined name again after Fraser-Pryce did it in 2008 as Fraser and 2012 as Fraser-Pryce.

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medals (40 in total) in the men’s 100m, and nine golds, seven silvers and two bronze medals (18 overall) in the women’s 100m.

However, while Americans Jesse Owens, Carl Lewis, Florence Grifﬁth-Joyner and Gail Devers are household names as former 100m Olympic champions, it’s little Jamaica that has shown its recent ascendancy in this discipline.

Interestingly, Australia has two female 100m gold medal winners from consecutive Olympic games.

Majorie Jackson won at Helsinki in 1952 before Betty Cuthbert won at Melbourne in 1956.

Australia’s last female 100m medallist was Raelene Boyle who won silver at Munich in 1972.

Three bronze medals have been won by Australia in the women’s 100m, including Shirley Strickland (London,

1948), Strickland again as Shirley Strickland de la Hunty in 1952, and Marlene Mathews at Melbourne (1956).

In the men’s 100m, Australia has just two bronze medals – won by Stan Rowley (Paris, 1900) and Hector Hogan (Melbourne, 1956).

So for Paris, 2024, will Jamaica dominate again?

In the women, Thompson-Herah will not be able to go for a three-peat with an Achilles tendon injury sustained at the 100m at the New York Grand Prix in June ruling her out.

“It’s never fun sharing news like this but at the New York Grand Prix, I felt something in the race and still insisted to push, (but a) couple of steps to the line I realise something is really wrong,” Thompson-Herah wrote in an online post.

“I sat on the ground because I couldn’t apply any pressure to the leg whatsoever as I was carried off the track. I went quickly to get (a) medical check-up, and to ﬁnd out that I have a small tear on my Achilles tendon.

“I got back home with a strong mindset to keep pushing and prepare for my national trials... but the leg wouldn’t allow me to,” she said.

Sha’Carri Richardson is the favourite for the women’s 100m after winning the American trials in 10.71.

However, Fraser-Pryce and Jackson are expected to give Jamaica a good hope of gold.

In the men’s 100m, current champion from Tokyo Marcell Jacobs, the ﬁrst Italian to ever make a men’s 100m Olympic ﬁnal let alone win it as he did in 9.80, and American’s Fred Kerley (who took out silver at Tokyo in 9.84) and Noah Lyles are considered the ones to watch.

As always, it should be interesting viewing.

Jamaica’s trio Elaine Thompson-Herah (centre), Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (left) and Shericka Jackson celebrate winning the ﬁrst three places in the Women’s 100m sprint ﬁnals at the Tokyo Summer Olympics in 2021. PHOTO: BOB STRONG/UPI/ALAMY

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The Macquarie Credit Union Schools Challenge, rewards the schools that have the most registrations in their size category with a $500 cheque, a trophy and bragging rights.

The three prize categories are: small schools (less than 250 students), medium schools (251 – 450 students) and large schools (over 451 students).

The Dubbo Stampede, which has a number of events ideal for school aged children and families, also promotes health, getting active and inclusiveness and the Macquarie Credit Union Schools Challenge is another way of achieving this outcome.

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Early birds don’t always get the worm when it comes to tax returns, ATO warns

EARLY birds may get the worm, but not necessarily the best result if you’re a PAYG wage-earner, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has warned.

With the new financial year starting Monday, July 1, the ATO is advising individuals and businesses against rushing to lodge their tax returns.

Statistics show that those who lodge in early July are twice as likely to make a mistake in their tax return, ATO Assistant Commissioner, Rob Thomson, said.

“Tax time is not a race, and there is a much higher chance that your return will be missing important information if you lodge in early July. This is particularly relevant if you are receiving income from multiple sources,” Mr Thomson said.

“We see lots of mistakes where people who rush to lodge early have forgotten

to include interest from banks, dividend income, payments from government agencies, and private health insurance details,” he added.

From late July, most information from employers, banks, government agencies and health funds are automatically loaded into your tax return, regardless of whether you use a registered tax agent, or lodge your own return.

“We know some prefer to tick their tax return off the ‘to-do’ list early, and not think about it for another 12 months, but the best way to get it right is to wait just a few weeks to lodge.

“In the meantime, you can get a head-start on your tax obligations by gathering all necessary records, ensuring your details are up to date, and reviewing the occupation guides on the ATO website to check

you’re claiming what you’re entitled to,” Mr Thomson advised.

He said the important thing is to take time to make sure all income and personal details are correct. This includes contact details, address and bank details.

Updating these after you lodge may cause delays. Once information has been pre-filled and finalised by employers, income statements will be marked as ‘tax ready’, Mr Thomson emphasised.

“You can check if your employer has marked your income statement as ‘tax ready’ as well as if your prefill is available in myTax before you lodge.

“Once the information we collect is available, all you need to do is check it and add anything that’s missing,” Mr Thomson concluded.

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Don’t rush your annual ATO statement because those who lodge in early July are twice as likely to make a mistake in their tax return, Assistant Commissioner Rob Thomson has said. PHOTO: ATO.

“We’re all different, and that makes us all the same”

By LANA EATHER

VERITY and Evelyn Jones were born profoundly deaf. They both had cochlear implant surgery before the age of one. This involves an implant being surgically placed under the skin and an electrode is inserted into the inner ear.

The implant is then activated after a recommended healing period and is paired with a sound processor. The sound processor is programmed by an audiologist and is set to a volume and pitch that is individually suited.

The girls call their processors their ‘ears’. The processors enable the girls to hear almost everything, although loud noises can be painful, and it can become hard to hear when multiple people are speaking.

Evelyn, aged 12, and her sister Verity, 8, are enthusiastic advocates to encourage acceptance of diversity.

Evelyn wisely told Dubbo Photo News that “being Deaf doesn’t mean that I am completely different”.

“You shouldn’t treat me different. Everyone is different in some way, which also makes us all the same.

“I want people to know I am a normal person. I just have something in my life that is a little bit hard. But then, everyone has something in their life that is hard,” Evelyn said.

“So, we’re all different and that makes us all the same.

“Don’t feel sad that you are different. Don’t be embarrassed about being different, be proud and embrace it. You are

special and valuable, just the way that you are.”

Verity’s message is this. “I wish everyone knew about what was on my ears, because people ask me lots of questions. People always ask me about my ears, and I wish people would talk to me about other things. There are lots of interesting things about me.”

The two sisters have been working with teacher Emily after school since 2020. Evelyn loves to read, paint and doing things on the farm. Verity loves spending time with her family and Emily.

“I like seeing my teacher, Emily. She

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helps me with English and Maths, but we also do art, craft and play games,” Verity said.

Both girls love to swim, but it can be difficult with the processor.

Emily spoke proudly about the girls.

“Evelyn has so much empathy. On occasion she was teased when she politely asked those around her to be less noisy, but she showed such deep maturity in understanding that her peers simply don’t know what she’s going through, or how loud noises can be painful.

“I am amazed by the kindness, compassion, wisdom and maturity of these two special girls.”

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

Jul 18: Dennis Lillee, cricketer, 75. Sir Richard Branson, British entrepreneur, 74. Shaun Micallef, comedian, 62. Vin Diesel, US actor, 57. Kristen Bell , US actress, 44. Claire Lehmann, journalist, 39. Chace Crawford, US actor, 39.

Jul 19: Brian May, of rock band Queen, 77. Garth Nix , author, 61. Michaelia Cash, politician, 54. Catriona Rowntree, Getaway presenter, 53. Kate Morton, author, 48. Benedict Cumberbatch, actor, 48. Mark Gasnier, footy player, 43.

Jul 20: Carlos Santana , Mexican guitarist, 77. Marcia Hines, singer, 71. Dave Evans, original lead singer for AC/ DC, 71. Terri Irwin, conservationist, 60. Tamsyn Lewis athlete, 46. Gisele Bundchen model, 44. James Mackay, actor, 40. Alycia DebnamCarey, actress, 31. Ben Simmons, basketball player, 28.

Jul 21: Michael Caton, actor, 81. Geoff Dymock , cricketer, 79. Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens), British singer, 76. Jeff Fatt, the purple Wiggle, 71. Jon Lovitz , US actor, 67. Paul ‘Fatty’ Vautin, footy commentator, 65. Morris Iemma , former NSW premier, 63. Josh Hartnett , US actor, 46.

Jul 22: Danny Glover, US actor, 78. Don Henley, singer of The Eagles, 77. Willem Dafoe, US actor, 69. David Spade, actor-comedian, 60. Daniel Jones , pop musician of Savage Garden, 51. Josh Lawson, actor-comedian, 43. Sharni Vinson, actress, 41. Selena Gomez , actress, 32. Charly Runciman, Dubbo-born footy player, 31. Isabelle Cornish, actress, 30. Prince George of Cambridge, third in the line to the throne, 11.

Jul 23: Abigail, star of TV’s Number 96, 78. David Essex , British singer, 77. Margaret Beazley, Governor of NSW, 73. Woody Harrelson, US actor, 63. Slash, Guns N’ Roses guitarist, 59. Monica Lewinsky, former White House intern, 51. Silvia Colloca , actress-chef, 47. Bec Hewitt, actress, 41. Daniel Radcliff e, British actor, 35. Jul 24: Michael Richards, Kramer on Seinfeld, 75. Andrew Gaze, basketballer, 59. Jennifer Lopez , US actress-singer, 54. Rose Byrne, actress, 45. Anna Paquin, Canadian actress, 42. Turia Pitt, athlete, 37. Penelope Mitchell, actress, 33. Valentine Holmes, footy player, 29. Bindi Irwin, daughter of Steve and Terri, 26.

BIG SAVINGS AT BED BATH N’ TABLE’S MIDYEAR CLEARANCE SALE

By DAVID DIXON

Particularly in winter, we all love a good night’s sleep, a great meal, and a hot soak in the tub. Bed Bath N’ Table is your one-stop-shop for all three.

Now’s the time to stop by their store in the Orana Mall, with big savings on many of their top-selling brands and items, confirms store manager Colette Collins.

“We’ve got our big midyear sale on at the moment, with savings up to 60 per cent off much of our range,” Colette said.

The sale includes a range of top-selling items, along with Bed Bath N’ Table’s very own prestigious house brand,

Morgan & Finch.

“We have everything in our collection; quilts, blankets, quilt covers and sheets, through to ladies’ pyjamas, slippers, and even hot water bottles.

“We also have tablecloths, napkins, serving-ware, scented candles, and diffusers –lots of items great for gifting,” Colette enthused.

Experts in all things home living, Bed Bath N’ Table specialises in bed linen, bath towels, decorative accessories, and quality bedding basics. Everything you need to create your dream home from the bedroom to the kitchen.

Their clearance sale

includes savings across all categories, with offers like cosy flannelette bed linen from $39.99, pyjamas from $29.95, and luxurious Egyptian cotton bath towels from $27.95.

If you think Bed Bath N’ Table is the ideal place to get that personal Christmas, wedding, engagement or anniversary present for someone special, then you would be right.

“A lot of people do come here for wedding presents. We get customers looking for that special gift all the time, wanting to find the types of things people need for their homes,” Colette concluded.

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Verity and Evelyn (seated) with their teacher Emily. PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS

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Now’s the time to stop by Bed Bath N’ Table in the Orana Mall, with big savings on their topselling brands, store manager Colette Collins has revealed. PHOTO: DUBBO PHOTO NEWS/KEN SMITH

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WHAT KIDS SAY

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How old are you? Five.

What are you really good at? Exercising.

What is your favourite food in the whole world? Cake. What makes you laugh? My mum tickles me.

Who is the boss in your family? Mum.

Do you have a favourite story book character? Jack and The Beanstalk.

What is your favourite sport or game? Hide and Seek.

Which zoo animal would you like to take home as a pet?

A meerkat that would live in the backyard with my dog.

What is your dog’s name?

Just ‘Doggie’.

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SOPHIE

Happy Birthday to Sophie who turns 4 on the 15th July. Have the best day!

Love Dad, Mum and Millie

RAFFERTY QUINLIN

Happy 6th Birthday to our lovable rascal for the 17th of July!

Love Mummy and Archer xx

JAMES LEWIS

KNOW A BIRTHDAY CHILD THIS MONTH?

Send in a photo, details and a short birthday wish. myentry@dubbophotonews.com.au

What would you like to do as a job when are grown up? Sit at my desk doing work things and eating cookies. What is your favourite song? Baa Baa Black Sheep. u ek before. tured her ? a Mall has a to at h MADDD

Many happy returns to James Lewis who celebrated turning 9 on July 4 with a chocolate-themed party at Inﬂatable World, dinner at Kan Sushi and Poke and attending MADDD (Music Art Dance Drama Design) night at school!

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WELLINGTON NEWS

Proof is in the Christmas pudding for Lions’ good deeds

By DAVID DIXON

THEY’RE a festive season feast we normally look for around December, but the famous Lions Christmas cakes and puddings are available right now in Wellington.

The local community group’s three-day-a-week Pre-Loved Book Fair is retailing these wonderful Yuletide delights throughout the month, for locals who enjoy their own traditional ‘Christmas in July’ celebration.

With the proof in the pudding, the good work of Wellington Lions recently saw a number of healthy cheques presented to great local groups that do plenty for our town.

Sharing the money collected last financial year from fundraising barbecues, can and bottle recycling, and the Book Fair, the Lions presented a

cheque to Maree Thomas of Communities for Children who gave a talk at their most recent meeting about what she does for the local children and families.

Club president John Pringle has also recently presented cheques to Julie Harvey on behalf of country music singer Jason Owen’s charity ‘Doin’ It for Rural Aussie Kids’, as well as to Aiden Carr of the local PCYC.

“Many more groups, schools and charities are also supported – for the full list, come into our Pre-Loved Book Fair,” Club secretary Chris Hardy said.

“Thank you to all our supporters who donate to our fair – and also to those people who come in and buy our items – we have books, DVD, CDs, and jigsaw puzzles available, also a few board games,” he added.

The Pre-Loved Book Fair is open

each Thursday to Saturday, from 10am to 2pm, in the Western Gallery, opposite Wellington’s award-winning Cameron Park in the main street.

Due to falling membership, however, the Club has had to drop one of their major fund-raising ventures, handing it over to another group doing fine volunteering in the community.

“Just a reminder that the Wellington Men’s Shed now collects bottles and cans for recycling,” Chris said.

“Wellington Lions has too few members to carry on with it, but we thank all the people and businesses who gave us their bottles and cans recycling over the past years,” he added.

Interested in joining Wellington Lions? Call the secretary of Wellington Lions, Chris Hardy, on 6845 4319.

GOOD training facilities are the key to training champion thoroughbreds, with a recent funding kick aiming to lift the standards at Wellington Race Club.

Nearly $100,000 in funding was recently announced for the Club to upgrade its new sand track with irrigation infrastructure.

The sand track was installed inside the traditional turf track in 2023 to help develop and retain conditions of horses in training when the turf track is not available, such as due to excessive wet weather, or to avoid damaging the grass surface for upcoming meets.

The new sand circuit is also essential for strength-conditioning in thoroughbreds when they first return to trackwork after a spell and for slow work.

Club vice-president Simone

Keirle said the grant will be well-received by one of the region’s top bush venues.

“Wellington Race Club hosts some fantastic race days throughout the year, including the iconic Wellington Boot two-day racing carnival, and is the home track for several Central West trainers,” Simone said.

“Offering facilities to keep their horses in peak condition is imperative for those trainers who utilise Wellington Race Club’s facilities, and it will be a welcome addition to our training resources,” she added.

The funding, she believes, will help keep the local facility up to the increasing requirements of one of our biggest bush recreational industries.

“This money really helps us keep our track up to the standard of others in NSW,” Simone said.

“After the significant revamp, it’s wonderful to be in a position to install a watering system,” she enthused.

Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders said the grant will ensure that a new irrigation system goes ahead for the sand circuit, which will im-

prove the safety and the longevity of the training track.

“This funding means a great deal for Wellington which will now have a surface similar to that being offered at larger tracks in regional NSW,” Mr Saunders said.

“Local trainers have been asking for these improve-

ments for a while, and I know how excited they are to have an upgraded surface that will now be maintained properly,” he concluded.

The $95,000 grant was from the latest round of the State Government’s Community Building Partnership program.

Funding for Wellington Race Club: Back, Barry O’Brien, Peter Barton, James Drew, front, Simone Keirle, Myron Cooper, Dugald Saunders, Joanne Barker, Phillip Thatcher, Gillian Ryan. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Wellington Lions Club president John Pringle presenting a cheque to Auden Carr of Wellington PCYC, with funds raised from Lion’s PreLoved Book Fair. PHOTO: SUPPLIED.

Wellington Soldiers Club a favourite place to meet, chat and play

By COLIN ROUSE

It’s great to see so many locals staying warm at Wellington Soldiers Club, enjoying a meal, playing a game, and

Racheal Harrison, Billie-jo Harrison. Sharnie Harrison, Matilda Bell and Kerryann Stanley

Miroslav and Jacob enjoying a game of pool

Dallas Stanley and Nathan Smith

Kathryn Newman, Tyesha Stanley, Ameleah Honeysett and Shannon Stewart

Mark Fleming, Cherie Darney, Lucy Logan, Dani LoganFleming, Charmaine LoganFleming and Annette Evans

Ariel Hicap, Rhona Hicap, Arielle Hicap, Lovely Hicap and Celline Hicap

Bradley West, Craig Weekley and Ricky Walker

IN FOCUS

THUMBS UP!

Thumbs up to the new footpaths being laid around town. I love walking with my dog and friends and it’s great to have new, trip-free paths, and to explore new walking routes which help me discover new things about my town.

Thumbs up to the Specsavers store in Dubbo who supplied me with a pair of absolutely fantastic $39 prescription glasses after I lost my $400 pair from another company. I won’t go anywhere else for my glasses in future!

Thumbs up to the folks at my local post office who helped me track down a parcel I had accidentally addressed to the wrong company. They went above and beyond to help me out.

Thumbs up to Dubbo Photo News for continuing to deliver us with news about what’s happening in Dubbo. I was chatting with friends recently and one person in our group wondered why there are more ads in Photo News than other newspapers, so as a long term reader I was able to proudly explain that the ads are what pays for our paper each week, so readers like us get to pick it up for free! Plus, I happen to like the ads – I ﬁnd great shopping ideas every week, and it’s the best way to help me shop local!

Thumbs up to Zee at the Keyman Orana Mall for top service and a great outcome.

Thumbs up to Steve from St Vincent de Paul Dubbo. I was having difficulty lifting books when Steve saw that I was struggling, he stopped what he was doing and came to my aid, helping me carry my purchases to the counter and also to my car. Tremendous service. •••

 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.

Aussie kids classic ‘Grug’ comes to life for our local littlies at DRTCC

Grug – a classic Aussie kids book series about a ﬂoral hero with a big personality – is taking a leap onto the stage at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre (DRTCC) later this month.

Based on the much-loved picture book character created by Ted Prior, Grug has charmed audiences of all ages with its endearing story of a top of a Burrawang tree that fell to the ground and came to life, helping those around him solve everyday problems creatively and without fuss.

Through Windmill Theatre Company’s award-winning fusion of puppetry, storytelling, and imaginative set design, the production transports audiences into the nostalgic world of this loveable shrub, allowing them to join the beloved character on some of his most exciting adventures.

“We are thrilled to bring Grug back to Australian stages,” Windmill Executive Director Ross McHenry said. “Grug’s timeless appeal continues to resonate with audiences young and old, and we can’t wait to share his magical world with regional communities across Australia,” he added.

Grug’s classic tale of helping others and ﬁnding truth, will enchant our region’s youngest theatre-goers, while reminding us all of the magic of childhood, DRTCC Performing Arts and Venues Coordinator Tiffany Rowland believes.

“Windmill Theatre Company is highly-regarded in the industry, as one of the leading producers of contemporary theatrical works for children, teens, and families,” Tiffany said.

“We are thrilled to present work that is suitable for the littlies, being two-to-six-years, so they too can experience the joy of live performance,” she added.

To date, this innovative production, has been seen by more 60,000 kids and families, worldwide.

Windmill Theatre Company’s adaptation of Grug is playing at the DRTCC on Wednesday, July 31, at 12 noon and 6pm, and on Thursday, August 1, at 10am.

Book online at: drtcc.com.au, go to the Box Ofﬁce at DRTCC, or call 6801 4378 for enquiries.

This production is supported by show sponsors, Maas and Marie Astley.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Windmill Theatre Company award-winning fusion of puppetry, storytelling, and imaginative set design for the Australian classic ‘Grug’ transports audiences into the nostalgic world of this loveable shrub. PHOTOS: SIA DUFF.

Nestled in a magical cul-de sac location with rural views, 6 Ocean Court presents an impeccable Mitch Bower built home just twelve months young delivering the lifestyle your family deserves. Five well proportioned bedrooms, two bathrooms plus third toilet in addition to the multiple living zones promise comfort while the expansive half acre block provides space where you will enjoy lush lawns, veggie patch, sparkling in-ground pool with spa and detached 11.8 x 8m shed with 15-amp power all within walking distance to the Southlakes walking tracks and waterway.

Discover the perfect blend of modern living and rural charm on this expansive 20 acre property (approx.) featuring a contemporary four-bedroom, two-bathroom home capturing stunning rural views from every angle. Located just 18 short minutes from Dubbo. (approx.) this unique residence offers a harmonious blend of style and comfort, with spacious living areas presenting raked ceilings & polished concrete floors adding to the distinctive design that sets it apart. Separate from the home, the property also includes a 13 x 15m Shed with power & lighting which incorporates a two-bedroom, one bathroom teenagers retreat, ideal for guests/ grandparents or those seeking their own space or private stay. The cleared land is ready for your agricultural pursuits - hobby farming, a few cattle or sheep or simply enjoying the wide-open spaces from your back deck overlooking the paddocks & large dam. Embrace the tranquillity of rural living with this modern masterpiece while still being within a convenient distance to the amenities and conveniences of Dubbo

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Estate Chat

with Karen Chant from Chant and Co

The Art Of Real Estate Negotiation

Real estate negotiation is a crucial aspect of the property sales process, but it can be a challenging skill for both buyers and sellers to master. It’s essential to understand that negotiation aims to create “win-win” outcomes for all parties involved in a property transaction. Finding an agent skilled in negotiation is vital when selling your property, as they play a pivotal role in this process.

Selling a property is primarily a business deal, focused on ﬁnding common ground between buyers and sellers. This may revolve around price, settlement timelines, or other considerations like inclusions. While the emotional and ﬁnancial stakes can be high, it’s crucial to remember that negotiation is not personal.

Both buyers and sellers must possess a clear understanding of the current market conditions when entering negotiations. Factors such as the supply of similar properties, prevailing prices, target demographics, and market demand all inﬂuence the negotiation process.

The goal of negotiation is to reach a middle ground that satisﬁes both parties. This often requires compromise and ﬂexibility. An effective agent can mediate and facilitate this process, ensuring that the seller is content with the sale price.

In summary, real estate negotiation is about seeking mutually beneﬁcial outcomes. It’s important to separate the personal from the ﬁnancial and emotional aspects of a property transaction and choose an agent with strong negotiation skills to represent your interests effectively.

Are you thinking of selling in Spring? Contact Karen on mobile 0448 191167 or email karen@chantandco.com.au.

Is a standalone family home right for you?

Do you dream of owning your own home? If so, you’ve probably considered buying a family home with a large yard. However, this type of living situation isn’t right for everyone – and it’s not just a matter of budget. Here are a few things to consider before house hunting.

PRIVACY

Unless your neighbours are particularly noisy and disrespectful, owning a standalone home rather than a semi-detached townhouse, unit or apartment ensures maximum peace and privacy. If you’re a light sleeper and have a low noise tolerance, you’d be better oﬀ with a detached home.

FREEDOM

Unlike apartments, you’re not required to consult with others about maintaining common areas within your detached house. If you hate conﬂict, this is a strong argument in favour of a single-family home. Plus, owning a home gives you the freedom to renovate without asking anyone’s permission – except your council.

UPKEEP

When you own a family home, you’re solely responsible for maintaining the house and yard. Unless you hire professionals to trim the hedges, repair the roof, repaint the deck or shovel the snow, these tasks will be added to your list of jobs.

Finally, keep in mind that standalone family homes are more expensive than other types of properties. Generally, the purchase price and council rates are signiﬁcantly higher. However, detached homes have a high resale value, especially when properly maintained.

Whatever your decision, contact a real estate agent to evaluate your options.

Elinore Moses, Age 9 Crane Name: Jane The Crane

Sophie Pickering, Age 5 Crane Name: Rainbow

Neo Mendham, age 5 CRANE NAME:

The NarRomine Crane

Ben, 25 (but turning 26 this year!), Crane name: The Cranium

Delilah Bailey, Age 8 CRANE NAME: The Money Maker

CoOper Grant, Age 5 Crane Name: Craney

Lily Grant, Age 7 CRANE NAME: Jack

IsabelLa Grant, age 8 Crane Name: Crane In The Lane

Parker WilLiams, Age 4 CRANE NAME: The CoOna Crane

1 One who believes in sharing evenly amongst the community (9)

6 Majestic (4)

Possessive pronoun (3)

Notorious dispute (11)

PUZZLES

WORDFIT

3 LETTERS

25 Invisible (6)

26 Tied up (8)

28 Offender (11) 29 Special effects (1,1,1) 30 US university (4) 31 Not at all sleepy (4-5)

1 Patience (8)

2 US state, North – (8)

3 Climb (6) 4 Closest to the centre (9) 5 Duration (4)

Package (6) 8 Wild dog native to North America (6) 9 Infested (7) 16 Clothed (9) 17 Erased (7) 18 US actress who portrayed Allison Dubois, – Arquette (8) 19 News title (8) 22 Provide, furnish (6) 23 Of the stars (6) 24 Himalayan mountaineer (6)

27 The bow of a ship (4)

12 Of cooking (8)

Situate (6)

Without (arch) (4)

Not genuine (4)

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”.

6 LETTERS BANNER RETYPE STEREO YEASTS

in the shaded squares to solve all the horizontal and vertical equations. Multiplication and division are performed before addition and subtraction.

Each number corresponds to a letter of the alphabet. Two have

ﬁlled in for you, can you work out the rest?

QUICK QUIZ

1. Closing Time is a 1998 song by which band?

2. For which three ﬁlms has Octavia Spencer (pictured) been nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Academy Awards?

3. In baking, what is a pâte brisée?

4. In layers of skin tissue, is the dermis above or below the hypodermis?

5. What is the name of the port that the Sydney Harbour bridge crosses?

6. The TikTok logo was designed to resemble what kind of symbol?

7. Computer software company Adobe was founded in which decade?

8. Which penguin species is known for its unruly yellow crest and red beak?

9. After Rome, what is the most populous Italian city?

10. The big wave surﬁng competition known as ‘The Eddie’ is held in which US state?

ARIES: You may need to speak up to be he ard among those close to you. Afterward, you may feel tired. Resting and taking a step back this week is a good idea.

YOUR STARS

TAURUS: This week, you’ll be flooded w ith responsibilities. Time will be of the essence. Even if you’re on holiday, you must manage your time to ensure you do and see everything you planned.

GEMINI: A spontaneous getaway or holiday trip will make you very happy. You

might even consider returning to school to start a more exciting career.

CANCER: Strong emotions often indicate a ne ed for change. After a deep cleaning and a bit of eff ort, you’ll reset your priorities and feel happy again.

LEO: You’re good at negotiating, which will help y ou professionally and personally. You might find some great deals while shopping. You’ll be able to resolve conflicts easily.

VIRGO: You’ll be busy this week, whether a t work or home. You must pay attention to every detail to keep everyone happy, even if

you’re on holidays.

LIBRA: You’ll be in the spotlight this week.

P eople will be interested in everything you say, and you’ll feel proud. Expect applause!

SCORPIO: You’ll spend some of the week impr oving your home and hosting a family member. This will improve your quality of life and environment.

SAGITTARIUS: You’ll travel far to join your f amily on a holiday that will meet your expectations. You won’t compromise on anything to maximise your free time.

CAPRICORN: Although RSVPs to an activity

hav e been slow, everyone will show up. This time of year might even inspire you to start a new career.

AQUARIUS: You’ll be in the mood for p artying and having fun instead of working. You’ll be promoted, which will make you very happy. You’ll enjoy your holidays to the fullest.

PISCES: You’ll have a lot to do this week, y et some things may seem confusing. Take some time to think before you act. Your overflowing imagination will help you create something amazing.

this week:

PUZZLES

PAGINATION

The luckiest signs

Aries, Taurus and Gemini

WUMO by Wulff & Morgenthaler

INSANITY STREAK

by Tony Lopes

OUT ON A LIMB

by Gary Kopervas

THE SPATS

by Jeff Pickering

TIP OF THE WEEK

by JoAnn Derson

Lush lips and lovely nailbeds are only as far away as your pantry. Use olive oil applied directly to lips and nails to moisturise.

Giant hardwoods that helped build Dubbo

Joe Hughes from Orana Gardens has shared these fantastic images with Dubbo Photo News, showing some of the pioneering industries and workers who helped build Dubbo.

One photo has, we are told, Ray Wheeler with the giant eucalyptus hardwood logs used to construct thousands of local homes up to the present. The image is captioned “Johnny George, Freddy Cole and Ray Cole”.

The logs at the time were brought into C.A.J. Peters (now part of Ramien’s Timber) with such beauties more of a rarity nowadays, serving as a nostalgic reminder of the region’s rich building history.

The second photo, provided by Jimmy Egan and dated from the 1950s, shows a log that measured a full 17.67 metres (58 feet) long and that would have taken decades to grow.

Do you have memories of the Dubbo of yesteryear that you’d like to share? Contact us at: photos@dubbophotonews.com.au We’d love to include your photos in a future edition.

Photos: Contributed by N. Hughes on behalf of Joe Hughes, Orana Gardens.

Local ‘Man of Mark’ Serisier earned own chapter in Centenary publication

By DAVID DIXON

Recent Dubbo Photo News

articles on a local Frenchborn pioneer have brought to light an interesting centuryand-a-half-old publication, featuring a chapter on this great man.

Lifelong local Derek Spilsbury possesses a fascinating Australian book featuring not only a three-page essay on the life and deeds of “Jean Emile Serisier, Esquire”, but also a fair lifelike sketch of this stern-faced Victorian.

Many locals may already know the name Jean Emile Serisier from the local bridge, and also that of a RHINO business award, but not be aware of its origins.

Serisier is the man credited with being one of the original European founders of our wonderful city; a settler, trader, wine-maker, and magistrate, who was originally from Bordeaux in the south of France.

Derek’s possession of this rare work, is due largely to his own great grandfather also being the subject of one of its entries.

“The book is called Australian Men of Mark and was published in 1888, I believe to celebrate our centenary as a European settlement,” Derek explained.

“As the name says, all the entries are for men, with the word ‘Mark’ meaning ‘distinction or high regard’,” he added.

Serisier’s biography is written in the ﬂourishing prose of the times, painting a heroic picture of a distinguished French gentleman who – with enterprise, foresight, and stoic determination – made a new life for himself in a new land.

Jean Serisier, born either 1824 or 1826, was the youngest son of Emile Alexander Serisier, shipping broker, and his wife Rose Marie, arriving in Sydney before being placed

The history of local French pioneer, Jean Emile Serisier, has been brought to life in an interesting near century-and-a-half old publication, “Australian Men of Mark”.

in the care of Mr Despointes, a wealthy merchant.

In 1847, backed by Despointes and accompanied by Nicholas Hyeronimus, an inn-keeper from Wellington, Serisier travelled to the Central West to set up a store on R.V. Dulhunty’s Dubbo station.

Thriving in business, he later represented Dubbo Free Selectors’ Association at the ﬁrst and second Free Selectors’ conferences.

On February 10, 1880, on a return visit to France however, Serisier died, leaving goods and inheritance of £2370 for his four sons, daughter, and his wife.

Serisier’s entry in Australian Men of Mark, however, is far more lyrical, describing him as “a native of the sunny land

of Southern France... who served in the French Marine (navy) for six years and at the age of 20 years he sailed on a voyage to Australia, which voyage determined his future,” the entry goes on.

The chapter then offers a very-favourable impression of Serisier’s business acumen and honesty, which, like all great 19th century men of honour, included ample charity to those less-fortunate.

“He never allowed the calls on his time made by a large private business to prevent him devoting attention to all that might before the welfare of his fellow citizens and his memory in cherished as that of an unselﬁsh and generous man,” the entry said.

At a time when infectious diseases were the major cause of death in European society, the essay only brieﬂy touches on his sudden passing while on a return trip to France.

“When on a visit to his native land with one of his sons, Mr Serisier was suddenly attacked by small-pox, and after an illness of but ten days, he died lamented by the people amongst whom he had lived a quarter of a century.”

The entry ends with a summary of his son’s intentions to continue his business legacy, and their interest in local community, social, and political life.

This proved to be prophetic enough: Errol Bayliss Serisi-

er, his grandson, was a wellknown public ﬁgure here, served in World War I, was a founding member of Dubbo RSL, and was also Dubbo Mayor between 1938–44 and 1947–49.

In discussing the laudatory style of Serisier’s entry in Australian Men of Mark, Derek may have a clue as to its provenance.

“I think the families of those with entries paid for and provided the details themselves for each person,” Derek said.

“This is because my own great-grandfather, one of the earliest settlers of the Wellington district, Henry Spilsbury, also has his own entry in the book,” he concluded.

Jean Emile Serisier was one of the original European founders of our wonderful city; a settler, trader, wine-maker, and magistrate, who was originally from Bordeaux in the south of France. This fascinating photo, taken around 1876, shows Serisier on the ﬁrst ﬂoor balcony of his prosperous store on the corner of Macquarie and Bultje Streets, seemingly with two of his children. PHOTO: UNKNOWN, FROM THE LOCAL STUDIES COLLECTION, DUBBO REGIONAL COUNCIL.

In Memoriam

Propert, Basil

Passed away July 23, 1972 Although 52 years have passed, The winds of love blow softly On a

peaceful place Where the one we love is resting And can never be replaced. Faithfully loved husband of Marion (dec). Dearly loved and always remembered by son Doug, grandsons Jim, Don (dec), Dean and John.

THE DIARY

ON THIS WEEK

Beekeepers Inc - Orana: SECOND Saturday of the month, 9.15am, Narromine Tennis Club rooms, unless other arrangements are made. orana.secretary@beekeepers.asn.au

Croquet: 8.15am for 8:30am start, Tuesday, Thursday. Croquet courts, Brisbane St, North Dubbo. Kate 0409 927 140, Lillian 0429 471 921

Dubbo & District Family History Society: Friday July 19 at 2pm in the Auditorium at WPCC.

Share Your Story: Bert McLellan will tell stories of his life, from his immigrant, convict and indigenous ancestors to his varied life experiences. Everyone welcome:$8 towards room hire and refreshments. See us on Facebook!

Dubbo View Club: Cards and games, Dubbo RSL Club 1pm Friday July 19. For more information contact Shirley on 0427822874. Wellington Lions Preloved Book Fair: Thursday to Saturday 10am to 2pm, Western Gallery, corner Swift St and Mitchell Highway, Wellington. Preloved books, Jigsaw puzzles, Cds, DVD’s and now board games with the money raised going to Charities that Club members choose.

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.

CPSA Dubbo: A cordial invitation is extended to you to attend the CPSA meeting Friday 9th August at 10am. Venue Dubbo RSL Guest Speaker Clr Richard Ivey Enquiries Barb 0427251121

THURSDAY

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

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

Wellington Lions Preloved Book Fair: Thursday to Saturday 10am to 2pm, Western Gallery opposite Cameron Park, Preloved books, CDs and DVDs, now also Jigsaw Puzzles! Money raised in the coming months will be going to Lions Prostate Cancer Research and Treatment Centre.

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 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

Wellington Lions Preloved Book Fair: Thursday to Saturday 10am to 2pm, Western Gallery opposite Cameron Park, Preloved books, CDs and DVDs, now also Jigsaw Puzzles!

Money raised in the coming months will be going to Lions Prostate Cancer Research and Treatment Centre.

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.

Orana Writers’ Hub Ist Saturday of the month 101. Music Room WPCC

Outback Writers Centre Hub Meeting: FIRST Saturday of the month, (Feb-Dec), 10am-1pm,

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Western Plains Cultural Centre, Community Arts Centre, Music Room, 76 Wingewarra Street, 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

SUNDAY

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

The Write In. An opportunity for writers to sit in writerly companionship, writing. 3rd Sunday of the month. Dubbo library meeting room from 11.30.

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.

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 Marie Francis 0408845640. 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 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: 9am-12pm, Cnr of High and Palmer Streets. New members welcome

Reach Out & Discussion Group for people with Eating Disorders Expressions of Interest: Tuesdays. Venue TBA. Ph: 0455255137 after midday to express interest.

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, 10.30am12pm, 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, 12:30pm to 1:30pm, 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

Survivors Of Suicide Bereavement Group: Wednesdays, by expressions of interest. Please contact 0455 255 137 after midday.

Walter T. Grant Seniors Social Club: 9am-2pm, Scout’s Hall, Welchman Street. $8 per day. BYO lunch. Pre-lunch cards and games, post-lunch bingo. Jan Miller 0418 255 217

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.

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Brand shiny and new, the Astley Cup comes home

By DAVID DIXON

IT was perfect timing for the recent replacement of the venerable Astley Cup trophy this year, with Dubbo College coming up trumps in the 2024 trischool challenge.

Local historian Patrick Bourke said this year’s victory proved auspicious, with the “old mug” that Bathurst, Dubbo and Orange high schools have battled over – both fiercely and fairly on the sporting fields for over a century –being retired this year.

“Last year, the Astley family noticed that the Astley Cup was showing its age,” Patrick said. “So, they have donated a new cup for the Astley Cup competition,” he added.

This year’s win was therefore right on time for the local college, he believes.

“With Dubbo College winning the Astley Cup this year, they will be the

first school inscribed on the new Astley Cup, while the first school’s name inscribed on the original Astley Cup was also Dubbo High School,” Patrick said.

“It’s also good to hear that the original Astley Cup trophy will find a home in the Western Plains Cultural Centre.”

Dubbo, however, missed out this year on that rare double of winning both the Astley Cup and the debating-focussed Mulvey Cup that runs in conjunction with the sporting contest.

Dubbo College last won both the Astley Cup and Mulvey Cup in 2021, an achievement that is not that common:

“Dubbo High School/Dubbo College has won both the Astley and Mulvey Cups in 1952, 1960, 1961, 1969, 1970, 2007, 2009, and their most recent trophy (in 2021), with Orange High winning this year’s Mulvey Cup,” Patrick concluded.

Demons spoil the Bushies 20-year party with Women jumping two games clear

DUBBO Demons Women have jumped eight-points clear on the top of the Central West AFL table after a convincing win over the second-placed Bathurst Bushrangers at the weekend.

The Demons travelled to Bathurst for all three senior grades, and while the sun did make a brief appearance, the conditions were much chillier and muddier than Dubbo locals are accustomed to.

The Bushies were also marking their 20th anniversary on the day, and were keen to impress their current and former players, members, and guests, who had descended on George Park for the celebration.

Their Tier Two team rose to the occasion with a dominating performance over the visitors, taking-out the win 11.10.76 to Demons 2.6.18.

Malachi Dutschke and Mick McMullen were solid performers for the Dees, taking out Best on Ground and Players player respectively, and first-year player Greg Manton, celebrated his first goal for the team. Women’s Assistant Coach, Tim McCloud, also made the step into the team, playing his first game after supporting from the sideline for years. He jumped straight into the thick of it, playing as ruck for much of the game – a huge job for a new player, but

ABOVE: Top-of-the-table clash between Dubbo and Bushrangers women with the Bushrangers’ ladies wearing their Heritage 20-year anniversary jerseys. RIGHT: New-boy Tim McCloud debuts for the Demons over the weekend. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

McCloud was undaunted.

Bushrangers Women’s Coach Pat Fisher also had a dominant game in Tier Two, coming away with four goals for the match. His women couldn’t keep up this momentum on the scoreboard, however, going down 8.5.53 to 1.6.12 against the undefeated Demons. While the contest was hard-fought across the ground, the Dubbo girls

showed their dominance and versatility in their forward line, with six individual goal-scorers for the match, including the first for the season for Abbee Milgate.

Keeghan Tucker and Emily Fairman were also standouts in the midfield, their defensive efforts stopping the Bushies from entering their forward 50 for most of the game.

Bushrangers Tier One men have been stand-out performers in the CWAFL this season, and put on another great performance against the visitors, taking home the four points in style, 13.18.96 to 2.5.17.

The Demons were rattled early with a first quarter injury to Ben Patterson, likely to spell the end of his season. The visitors rallied and fought back, keeping the Bushies

week to stay in finals contention, but Parkes will be keen for the win after losing to the Dubbo team in their last two outings.

Jets stream away from plucky Panthers in a blow out second-half scoring blitz

By BRYSON LUFF

GILGANDRA players and supporters would have been well-pleased with the Panther’s performance in the opening 40 minutes of their game against the Narromine Jets last Saturday.

This was despite the fact that –as they trooped off to the McGrane Oval dressing sheds at half-time – they were down by four points with the scoreboard reading 16-12 in favour of the visitors.

This was because the home side had come from a 10-0 deficit midway through the first half, to lead the Jets by 12-10, with just a minute to go before the break.

It was only the visitors scoring a converted try with just seconds to go after a Gilgandra handling error – thereby handing the visitors great field position which they duly transformed into points at a vital stage of the game – that had them behind.

As it turned-out, though, this crucial error by Gilgandra, was to be a precursor for the Panthers’ second-half display, which saw them repeatedly squander possession, putting them on the back foot throughout the remainder of the game with the Jets powering away for an emphatic 42-12 victory.

That win now positions them nicely on the competition ladder in third place while, at the same time, all but killing off any hope that Gilgandra had of playing in the semi-finals.

In other games, Coonabarabran won a hard-fought local derby against the Baradine Magpies by 20-6, Cobar were too strong at home for the Gulgong Terriers taking the game 52-12, and Coolah had little trouble fending-off the Coonamble Bears in a Boronia Cup Challenge game with a 56-4 victory to remain undefeated and at the top of the competition ladder.

Turning to Round 12 games, Gilgandra Panthers have a very

faint flickering flame of hope of gaining a semi-final berth if they can win their three remaining games while the Gulgong Terriers lose all of their games, so the importance of the match-up between the two clubs at Gulgong on Saturday, should not be understated, however a long bow it is that that the Panthers will be drawing.

The Coonabarabran Unicorns, who currently sit equal with Gulgong on the ladder, face the unenviable task of trying to be the first

side to take the bounce out of the Coolah ‘Roos this weekend. However, they are already assured of a semi-final position because they have a bye next week.

The Cobar Roosters face the long road trip to Baradine for the “Battle of the Feathers” against the Magpies, and whilst they should be confident of returning home as winners, they would be very ill-advised to take the Maggies lightly.

The highly-popular Reserve

Grade competition continues with games at Narromine, Gulgong, Baradine, and Dunedoo with results in all of them being vital to the composition of the final five.

On the Ladies League Tag front, seven of the 10 clubs have the chance to book themselves a semi-final berth, with the jostling for the fourth and fifth place on the ladder on in earnest between Gulgong, Coonamble, Baradine, and Cobar whilst Narromine, Dunedoo, and Coolah, seem to have a top three finish sewn-up!

Christie and Hood Castlereagh League Round 11 scores

Youth League

 Narromine 18 def Binnaway 16 League Tag

 Gulgong 42 def Cobar 24

 Coolah 50 def Coonamble 0

 Baradine 60 def Coonabarabran 0

West Dubbo hosting Bowls NSW State Junior Seven-a-Side titles

CLUB Dubbo is hosting the State’s annual NSW Junior Seven-a-Side Championships this weekend, Saturday, July 20 and Sunday July 21.

More than 120 junior bowlers across the State will be in attendance for only the eighth occasion that this prestigious event has been held west of the mountains.

Bumping up attendance, will be parents, friends, and supporters; State and Zone officials; as well as many local fans, keen to see our best junior bowlers in action.

Although it usually takes four greens to run these championships, the size of the Club Dubbo

greens, is such that there will be no issue in catering for the 21 rinks needed.

Head greenkeeper, Darren Connolly, will have the greens and surrounds looking a treat, and they are sure to please the young bowlers over the weekend of competition.

As a bonus this year for the juniors, Bowls NSW staff and coaches are holding training days this Friday, July 19, from 1–4pm, offering the kids some advanced training that will be conducted by Bowls Australia Pathway coach, James Reynolds, and Australian Jackaroo, Cody Packer, along with the

NSW Junior Committee.

Bowls NSW staff will also be attending doing live-streaming of all the action on Facebook and Youtube of the matches.

There are 14 teams competing from all over the State in the finals including a team from the ACT with each team comprising a singles player, and a pairs and fours teams.

On the Saturday, teams will be grouped into four sections and, following three games, each discipline is ranked from one to four and then sectioned into four groups for Sunday, depending on

the rankings.

On Sunday, there will be two games that will determine the final rankings in each discipline.

First, second, and third-placed medals will be awarded to each of the singles, pairs, and fours sides, with a perpetual shield presented for the best-performed zone team across the weekend.

Zone Four is the area of which Dubbo is a part, and they will be fielding as teams:

Zone Four: Singles – Jeremy Wood (Gulgong); Pairs – Cooper Fliender (Manildra) and Cooper Dart (West Dubbo); and Fours

– Lincoln Clark (Macquarie), Curtis Brown (Wallerawang), Flynn Thompson (Gulgong), and Annabelle Teague (Caragabal) with the Coach, Glenn Morrison.

All spectators and players are sure to be well-looked after over the weekend, as Club Dubbo Bowls’ Manager, Anthony Brown, has a great team of Club members, volunteers, and staff to look after every patron’s needs for the two days.

For more information, contact Anthony on 6884 3000, or go to the West Dubbo Bowls Facebook page.

Christie and Hood Castlereagh League Reserve Grade competition continues, with this great shot from the Gilgandra versus Narromine match-up last Saturday, that was won in a tight ﬁnish by Gil, 34-22. PHOTO: STEPHEN BASHAM

MUDGEE LEAD NEW HOLLAND CUP

By GEOFF MANN

Photos by MEL POCKNALL

AFTER missing out on three successive grand final wins, the Wombats seem singularly focussed on claiming a premiership - or two - to cap

off a memorable 150th anniversary.

On Saturday the ‘Batties grabbed a bonus point with their four tries to two, 30 points to 14 victory.

The Rhinos host Narromine Gorillas at Apex Oval on Saturday afternoon.

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ABOVE (left to right):

 Lachy Toomey

 Cliff y Noks weaving a path forward

 Nash Forgione had a big game for the Rhinos

LEFT:

Paul Tuivawa on the stampede

Prop Baden Powell

Darcy Richardson ﬁres out a pass

Dale Smith well handled by the Mudgee defence

Mudgee fullback Tommy Durrant Scottish ﬂyhalf Ri Murphy kicking off

Rugged up Rhinos fan!

Jack Brown scoots around James Dodd

Rhino Seconds’ soured ending

BY GEOFF MANN

MUDGEE scored three tries to one in their 19-7 win. The local points came from a try by centre Mitch Williams converted by captain Sion Gordon.

The match was called off early after a scuffle when a Rhinos player alleged he had been racially villified.

Central West officials are expecting a formal report on the incident before making any decisions regarding the potential breach of a code of conduct.

By GEOFF MANN

AS family, Ducks love to play and splash together. On Sunday the three “A” Prentice’s, Mark, Kate, and Trish gathered on the edge of the pond before challenging themselves to a “quack-off”!

Regular Duck Mark was so focused on beating his sisters, David Sparkes – never one to let a chance go by – pulled a foxy move and snatched first place in the 50-metre freestyle. The older ‘prentice was second, with Trish coming third, a mere. 35 seconds behind Mark!

Trish and Kate then joined forces for the 25-metre Brace Freestyle and got one up on bro’ Mark, who was beaten into second with his partner, Mal Cavanagh… Neil Harris and Allen Quinn came third.

In the 50-metre Backstroke, Rob Rich and David Sparkes broke – even with the added advantage of being at the table! Mark Scullard touched ahead of Janine Gardiner and Mark, the “a” Prentice third.

The final race of the day, was the 25-metre Breaststroke off “go”. Mark P was the closest to his time, followed by Janine Gardiner and Neil Harris.

Dreams of a 20year anniversary title, Bulls blast into the ﬁve after big win

By GEOFF MANN

DUBBO Bulls had ambitions of a 20year anniversary Western Premier League title when they started this year’s campaign with a 6-2 win over Macquarie United.

After a topsy-turvy few weeks in the middle period, the lads in orange are back in the groove, downing Bathurst Competition leaders, Bathurst 75s and the fancied Panorama on their home turf a few weeks ago, and then upping the ante with a 5-2 demolition of Orange Waratahs at Victoria Park last Saturday.

In other Western Premier league games, Orana Spurs sank to a 2-1 loss in Parkes giving the “Goats” their first win of the season, while Bathurst 75s defeated Panorama two-blot.

This week, it’s a double-header at Victoria Park, with Macquarie United back from the bye to face Spurs, with Bulls taking-on Parkes.

(Slightly) warmer weather greets a convivial crowd

Contributed by ‘PISTOL PETE’

A warmer day greeted the 34 bowlers last weekend with the temperature matched by the echo of convivial voices ringing-out across the greens.

In results, however, there was one draw contrasted with a lop-sided game.

Sue Armstrong, Vicki Hummel, and Phil Knight had a testing encounter with Paul Martin, Ray Strawhan, and Greg Brown. In points, it was two-all after three ends; five-all after eight, and then nine-apiece on End 12 before Sue,

Vic, and Phil opened-up a threeshot lead and stopped the clock at 13-10.

A triple on the first end by Mel Giddings, Helene Emblen, and Ian Humphries, was surpassed by Di Hildebrant, Allan Stratford, and Pete Ruzans with a four, then a double. However, with Mel rolling-in counters and Helene supporting with her beaut bowling, Ian had a much easier task. Pete’s team were one-up at the turnaround, but Ian rallied his trio for a 14-10 win.

Dick Whittaker, Steve Kelly, and Matt Quill found themselves at the wrong end of the “stick” dur-

ing the first-half of their contest with Mary Perry, Ruby Stockings, and Pete McKenzie who won six of the ends, and banked 10 shots. As is often the case, however, the second half is like a new game. Matt and Co. began to fire. A triple on none, a quad on 10, a double on 11. The flurry pushed them to a 13-10 lead. Pete’s team refused to yield, levelling the score on end 14, then crept-up by one, before blasting a quintuplet on 16 to take the win 19-13.

Ros Joseph, Pete Bennison, and Tod O’Dea, found-out that sometimes things don’t just happen

as they should! They scored only three single ends against Chris Castlehouse, Therese Gaio, and Rob Pfeiffer, who had blasted in five shots on the first mat and doubled it plus one by the eighth. Although Ros, Pete, and Tod recovered to win another four ends, the damage had been done, and the “CTR” combo won 19-9.

In the Pairs, Chris Strojny and Al Andriske carded 13 shots from the six ends they claimed early against Cheryl Storch and Brian Jones. At 11 shots down, it was always going to be a mighty effort to recover, but they managed to grab five of

the last eight but couldn’t land any multiples. A five by Chris and Al on the last sealed a 23-9 victory and first place for the morning.

The strength of Shirley Marchant, Frank Armstrong, and Graham Ross was also on display as all three used their “sticks” to great effect, delivering enough to lead by one at the turnaround. Bill Greenwood, a part-time bowler, combined with Ross Pharo and Gordon Scott, kept in touch before Shirley and Frank brought smiles to skip Graham’s face by smashing seven shots on end 10 and when the 16th ended, they were up 22-13.

SUNDY BOWLS

Experienced hooker Bryce Adamson applying his trade

Josh Hill

Dom Hosking

Lleyton ‘Haggis’ Haggarty

Brenton Morgan

Kyle Daley stops James Sheridan’s progress

Charlie Sutton

Mini Rokaci

Old Boy Richard Tegart was an interested onlooker

Photos by MEL POCKNALL

GEOFF MANN

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RHINOS don’t rust, they just dust off their horns and try to remember back when…

Some of the earliest men in black (and gold) pulled on their long-stored boots and attempted to do the Cher and “Turn Back Time” on Saturday. Others chose to act their age and watched from the Bruce Neads Stand!