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Tragic end for giant of sea Crowds view beached whale at Port Parham
n ABOVE: People gather to view the whale at low tide. It was a trek of about 700 metres from the beach. – Picture: Lisa Redpath. n RIGHT: Port Parham resident Alvin Jenkin attempts to claim a fishing record in this picture - supplied by his son, Michael.
A dead whale has washed ashore at Port Parham. The 17.2 metre Fin whale carcass was spied floating offshore on Saturday, and by Monday morning had washed ashore. The unusual spectacle drew plenty of spectators before the carcass was dismantled and removed yesterday
(Wednesday). The skeleton will be used by the South Australian Museum. Mammals curator and senior researcher, Catherine Kemper, said the whale had probably died on Thursday or Friday. In the southern hemisphere, the Fin whale grows to about 25 metres. When word got out about
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How many of us will stand and be counted? o The Plains Producer encourages readers to have their say on a variety of topics. This week, former Balaklava resident Murray Rundle, who works locally as an accountant, gives his view on council rates – and football injuries! If you feel passionate about a local issue, contact editor Terry Williams. If appropriate, your comments will be considered for publication as a My View column or Letter to the Editor.
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re council rates too high? Nobody likes paying their annual council rates and this year was no exception. The latest rates showed an average increase of five per cent, according to the Wakefield Regional Council’s website. No doubt, some rates would have been increased by more than five per cent because of changes to property valuations and these ratepayers would feel hard done by. Plus it has also been reported the Wakefield Regional Council has budgeted for an operational deficit this financial year, effectively borrowing money to supply the services ratepayers take for granted. And then there’s the Supreme Court legal stoush which has been in the news and is going to cost ratepayers a large sum, should
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with Murray Rundle council lose its appeal. Wakefield Regional Council will no doubt justify the deficit by arguing their debt to assets ratio is low compared to other councils and there is room to borrow more, effectively lowering the cost of capital for ratepayers and keeping rates down. As for the upcoming Supreme Court battle, my view is the council has little choice in this matter as the costs of doing nothing could be far greater and have a bigger impact in the long run, not only for this area but for the rest of the state. Up the road, the Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council has a reported debt to assets ratio quite a bit higher than our local council (but still not excessive) and has prepared a budget in surplus to reduce their borrowings. If ratepayers are concerned with the level of debt for your local
Football pair recover
Mallala Football Club premiership celebrations continued over the long weekend as the club took its annual football trip. But coach Keith Earl and injured player Tim Cawrse missed the trip as they continue to recover. Keith, who was badly burned just days before the September 20 final but left hospital on the day to coach, returning following the match, is preparing to return to work next week. Tim, who suffered a lacerated liver and bruised kidney, returned home from hospital late last week where he continues to recover.
council (I am not concerned) you should be talking to your elected representative. How do rates in Balaklava compare with nearby towns? It is not easy to do a direct comparison as some councils use a straight differential rating system based on property valuations while others such as the Wakefield Regional Council use differential ratings plus a fixed charge. You could save a small amount on your rates by moving to either Bute or Jamestown for example – but the costs of moving well and truly outweigh any benefit. Relocation to other nearby council areas could cost you up to 30 per cent more in rates for a property with the same valuation, but finding a similar property with the same valuation would not be easy making the comparison more difficult. If you still think your rates are too high then you should look at what you get for your money and make sure you get full use of the facilities provided by your local council. How many residents are regular users of the library, parks and recreational facilities provided by your local council? I might be wrong, but I suspect the first to complain about the recently implemented rubbish recycling system will be those who make the least use of the other
services offered by the council. Most people live where they do because of the lifestyle or to be close to family and friends and the council rate notice has very little impact on that decision. We all grumble about the rates we pay, but how many of us actually stand up to be counted as an elected representative for the local council where we could have a real say in how the services are provided and how much they will cost? There will be an opportunity next year to have a say about how our councils are run, either as an elected member or a voter. If you are not happy this will be your chance to make a difference. When the siren sounds ere we are, just a few weeks after the footy and netty finals – and whilst we should all congratulate the winners we should not get too carried away. Mallala has rightfully celebrated and will continue to do so. But on grand final night two of their heroes were in hospital. Coach Keith Earl is recovering from burns and star player Tim Cawrse continues a slow and painful recovery with a lacerated liver and a bruised kidney (see report this issue). There were other serious injuries inflicted on the day. If these injuries had been caused
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by a workplace accident their employers would have been subjected to a swift and thorough investigation, Workcover levies would be increased and their boss probably fined for inappropriate practices. If the injuries were a result of a vehicle accident they would have been reported in the Plains Producer for different reasons and the community would have had a different reaction. Why is it these people can be celebrated as heroes because of their actions on a sporting field when they would clearly be victims in other circumstances? I hope the Earl and Cawrse families gained some comfort from the fact their loved ones were being hailed as heroes while they have been travelling to the city to comfort Keith and Tim. We should all do our bit, even if it is only a small part, to support these families while they are suffering and I hope all the injured players from the football and netball finals will have a full and speedy recovery from their injuries. I wonder if the doctors and nurses treating these patients were celebrating those sporting achievements. That’s my view. You don’t have to agree. o Terry Williams returns next week
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Elected members are ‘softening up the ratepayers’ JudginG by the number of phone calls, messages left on my answering machine and general conversation with people since my letter was published in the Plains Producer
on September 16, I obviously travel in different circles to our elected representatives. (Councillors: Low Interest in Evans house affair” Plains Producer September 30).
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program developed to improve and grow the personal skills of the students involved. Quite often I would see the students in the Triangle on a Monday morning and think “school is a dream these days.” My views changed immensely when the young adults made speeches and explained some of their circumstances at home and issues they had to deal with on a daily basis. On many occasions during the night I felt the real emotion throughout the room, with plenty of people, including myself, wiping away tears. It must have been so difficult for some of them to open up to the public and put their private life out there as they did. The night and the program is an absolute credit to all who were involved. We congratulate Balaklava High School principal, Mark Healy and especially Grigor Fahlbusch and Sharon Settecasse, presenters of the program. And most of all, congratulations to the students. You are an inspiration. Stand tall and be proud of your achievements. Peter and Tania Butterfield, Balaklava
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Rural roads plan will address safety issue By Lauren Parker Locals across the district are looking forward to the introduction of the new rural addressing system, saying it will make finding your way much simpler. Hoyleton CFS captain Leith Reinke said having numerous roads named ‘government road’ had led to confusion in the past, but this would be prevented through the new system. Under the new system, every road will be named and signposted, with properties given a number based on their distance along that road. Each sign will also include what property numbers are along that particular section. “It’s a really good idea, especially for CFS where in the likes of the Halbury area, there’s a lot of small roads and they have been called ‘government road’,” Mr Reinke said. “It will be of great assistance for finding houses.” Mr Reinke said the issue of road naming had come up as part of
the Bushfire Prevention Committee, and the committee were informed road names were being progressed in the leadup to the rollout of rural addressing. “It’s been a major problem for a long time, especially in areas where there are a lot of houses and small roads,” he said. For mother of three, Kate Baker, the news of the new rural property addressing system was welcome. “It’s going to be great,” she said. Even with a grid number out the front of the house, Kate said it was difficult to direct emergency services, and other visitors, to their home. “We’ve had the ambulance out three or four times in the last 12 months.” Kate said the requirement to have roads named and signposted would be a huge help for directing emergency services. “You expect that with technology these days and GPS and satellites available, they should
HOYLETON CFS captain Leith Reinke contemplates an intersection at Halbury. And ABOVE on Catford road, which is one of the few signposted roads in the area. – PICTURE Lisa Redpath be able to find you.” The Bakers have found it difficult to direct ambulances to their home, with their road being known by three different names and with very few signposts to guide people - despite it being within Dublin.
“You shouldn’t have to worry about watching out the window for an ambulance, and having to get your husband in the ute to chase the ambulance because it’s gone too far.” However, Kate was complimentary of the
local ambulance services, saying they had done a great job. But in times of emergency, she said her focus needed to be on assisting her child, not worrying about if an ambulance was going to find its way.
She looks forward to having road names finalised and signposted, unsure of her own official address. “The GPS says Prime road, the sign post says Clonan road, and council’s records say it’s Ruskin road,” Kate said.
Many who live on rural properties are anticipating the rollout of rural addressing, making it easier to direct visitors to their homes; truckies to the right paddock; and generally making giving directions much simpler.
COUNCIL TOLD OF 32 ROOMS, 80 BED RISING SUN HOTEL DEVELOPMENT:
Port Wakefield accommodation proposal A private developer hopes to build short-term accommodation at Port Wakefield. John Erksine, of Summerfield Investments, who owns the freehold of the Rising Sun Hotel with his business partner, outlined his proposal at the last Wakefield Regional Council meeting. He said there was plenty of demand for overnight and shortterm accommodation within Port Wakefield, but few options for those seeking a place to stay. Summerfield Investments has owned the hotel for six years, which has been operated by Andrew and THE concept plan for the Rising Sun Susie Fontaine. Mr Erksine said the Fontaines development, showing the proposed often received enquiries about accommodation behind the hotel.
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proposed development would be in keeping with the area’s historical theme, and would not look out of place. Mr Erksine suggested the accommodation facilities would be more in keeping with the residential zone than having the land continue as a works depot. However, he said his decision to build on the land would depend on if any site remediation was needed. As it has been used as a works depot, there may be contamination issues, which could be expensive to remedy. If this is the case, alternatives would be considered. While most developers choose to keep their plans from the public at such an
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Woman went too far with hire car Two Wells • A Two Wells woman was reported for unlawful possession after she was found with an alleged stolen vehicle on Sunday Police allege the 33-year-old hired the vehicle, valued about $30,000, while interstate and had not returned it. The vehicle was seized by police and will be returned to the hire company. • A 22-year-old Two Wells woman was reported for minor drug offences after police searched an Elizabeth Street home last Friday. She was issued with a cannabis expiation notice. • Two 16-year-olds were reported for traffic offences after the
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driving without due care and for driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle. The passenger, who owned the vehicle, was reported for allowing his mate to drive an unregistered and uninsured vehicle. • ATwo Wells woman, who allegedly pawned a stolen item to a second hand dealer, was reported for making a false statement last Thursday. The 39-year-old allegedly signed a form saying the item was hers. It has since been returned to the owner. • Police were called to an address on Baker road, Lewiston, on Tuesday last week after a suspicious vehicle was seen. While police were on
To market, to market on Trevor Children at Tarlee market enjoyed camel rides thanks to Jim Talbot from Tarlee who organised for 10 of his camels to walk from Swan Reach to the event. Using quiet backroads as their way, the vehicle left the scene and a neighbour spotted a break-in on the house next door. Police located the vehicle in Gawler and arrested the driver for
much as possible, the camel train pulled a wagon most of the way. As they drew closer to Tarlee the roads became too wet and they were ferried on trailers the last 40 kilometres.
various traffic offences. However, there was not enough evidence to charge the driver with the house break-in. Only a few small items were taken from
Former Hamley Bridge resident Stephen Wait assisted Julie Miller lead the camels around the Tarlee oval. They are pictured with Trevor, the female camel. • MORE Tarlee market pictures, Page 8
the house and they were not found in the vehicle. No damage was caused to the house. • A Northern Territory man who was stopped by police on Port Wakefield
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An outlet for local art, craft, produce and history is being established in Port Wakefield. Clementina’s Corner is aimed at celebrating and promoting the town and region, and its skills. Named after a ketch involved in the early trading in Port Wakefield, Clementina’s Corner will be based in the old CWA rooms on Walters Street. Being a non-profit organisation, funds raised will go towards the upkeep of the building and for other community projects. The community is invited to a meeting next week to share ideas and bring examples of what they make and produce to gain an idea of what the region has to offer. The meeting will take place next Tuesday at 7pm at the CWA rooms. For more information contact Jan Higgs on 8867 1509.
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REGION Fifteen local artists will be commissioned to portray the issues around binge drinking. The project “Binge on Art” run by Lower North Health, will partner with senior schools across the region to provide a creative way to discuss and explore issues related to binge drinking. Senior students will be encouraged to produce their own artwork for exhibition to be viewed along with “Binge on Art”. An exhibition of the artwork will tour throughout the Yorke and Lower North Health Cluster region with staff from Drug and Alcohol Services and the Youth Workers to community locations and senior schools. Workshops will provide information about binge drinking and its effects and will also provide information on the services available to young people and the broader community. It will address health inequalities in terms of those living in regional areas of South Australia and will also have an indigenous aspect. Interested artists are invited to contact Jan Huckel (8823 0270),
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Rotary Club of Kapunda‘s Kidman Art Show is being held in Kapunda, and this year’s exhibition has an added attraction – the Photographic Exhibition “Through My Lens.” The photographic exhibition started last week and continues to November 1 at the Kapunda Community Gallery as part of the Kidman Art Show from October 23 to October 30. In 2007 the inaugural Art Show attracted entries from artists Australia-wide and this year’s entries have exceeded expectations and over 360 artworks will be compete for the $3,500 Acquisitive prize, sponsored by Light Regional Council. Winners over seven categories, including the photographic exhibition will be announced at the Gala Charity Opening Night on Friday, October 23 at the Kapunda Soldiers Memorial Hall from 7pm.
Send your story to us at The Plains Producer PO Box 63 Balaklava 5461 Email to producer@rbe.net.au or Fax them to 8862 1997 vegies, handicraft, needlework, art, painting, photography, and children’s art and craft. Mini show books and entry forms are available at Saddleworth IGA, Saddleworth Butcher, or from Laurice Vater and Marilyn Nourse. Barbecue lunch and other treats will be available. Displays will include handicrafts, spinning, weaving, painting, egg artistry, stalls, china painting, jewellery, books, dried fruits, face painting and more. Admission for adults is $5 and children under six are free. HAMLEY BRIDGE • Annual general meeting of the Hamley Bridge Community and Sports Centre is on Sunday, October 18 at 3pm. For details contact Pauline Smith, secretary, Hamley Bridge Netball Club 8528 2059.
Financial support and sponsorship of the Art Show has been outstanding and over $10,000 in prize money is available for category winners. A feature of this year’s show will be a Finale Auction on closing Friday night, October 30 when 30 artworks will be auctioned. Both the Gala Opening and the Finale/Auction evenings will be an opportunity for guests to enjoy food and wine provided by local Seppeltsfield Road wineries, along with opportunity to acquire some desirable works of art by local and interstate artists. Tickets for the Gala opening night are available from the Kapunda Visitors Centre. CLARE
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• Owen’s next men’s breakfast is on Saturday morning (October 10) from 7.45am at the Owen Bowing Club. Guest speaker, Grant Jewell, will speak on “Risks to Australia”. For further information or to book your place call Brian Parker 8528 6083. • Owen community church is holding a Memorial Service for anyone who has lost a loved one. Held on October 25 at 7pm, the service is a chance to pause and reflect in a supportive and caring environment. Contact Pastor Grant Jewell on 8528 6036. LONG PLAINS
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• Annual Long Plains Red Cross parade featuring clothing from Victoria’s Fashion Boutique is on Wednesday, October 14, from noon at Long Plains Hall. About 60 people are expected to enjoy the fashion parade and luncheon. Admission is $10 and a trading table and raffle will be available on the day. An announcement of this year’s Red Cross baby will also be made. For further information contact Jenny McArdle on 8862 7018
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Second coastal wind farm interest
Daylight saving is here. So are new watering times.
A second energy company is investigating the potential to develop a wind farm along the Samphire Coast. Wind and Energy Systems Pty Ltd has lodged an application with District Council of Mallala to establish a temporary guyed wind monitoring mast on Ruskin Road near Thompson Beach. Resource monitoring and grid
manager, Ashley Cubb, said the 80 metre high tower would collect information for 12 to 24 months to determine if a wind farm would be viable in the area. Just weeks ago, another renewable energy company, Meridian Energy Australia, announced its intention to establish a similar tower on Crabb Road, Lower Light, with the intention of investigating a wind
farm. Mr Cubb said the company was also looking at other potential areas, but none within the immediate area, and would consider establishing a wind farm at the most suitable site. If it were to go ahead along the Samphire Coast, Mr Cubb said development impact statements would be part of the process before a wind farm could be established.
Exploration company Syngas were busy at last week’s Yorke Peninsula Field Days, informing the public of their Clinton clean premium diesel project carbon management/non-food biomass strategy. The Clinton project is located near Port Clinton, where Syngas hope to mine 180,000 tonnes per day from the underlying coal deposit at Clinton, then at Beaufort East. Together, the two coal deposits total 285 million tonnes, which will be fed through a petrochemical plant to produce 15,800 barrels each day of oil equivalent diesel over 40 years. If the project proceeds, the plant will produce premium diesel, but
during the process also produces carbon emissions. Syngas has investigated several carbon reduction strategies including geo-sequestration, recycling emissions for use in power generation, use in conveyance of feedstock into the gasifier as well as the use of nonfood biomass. Biomass – organic material such as straw, chicken litter and vineyard cuttings – is a renewable energy source and emissions from its partial combustion are considered carbon neutral. Syngas aims to secure levels of between 10 and 30 per cent of its plant capacity as sustainable non-food biomass for use as supplementary feedstock material, which
combined with modern technology, will significantly reduce carbon reductions. Syngas is working with the Yorke Peninsula Alkaline Soils Group to investigate cost effective options of securing residual cereal straw for use in the Clinton project, providing an additional income stream for farmers. With about 700,000 hectares of land cropped on the Yorke Peninsula and Mid North, large biomass quantities are potentially available. Syngas is currently working on studies to progress the project. The pre-feasibility study has been completed, and the company is now working on its bankable feasibility study.
Syngas takes diesel message to the field
The change to daylight saving means watering times have
Part of Shellgrit road will open
also changed. So cut out this guide and stick it on your fridge as a reminder
A section of Shellgrit road will be reopened to the public after several months of debate. The road, at Port Gawler, had been gated by salt company Cheetham Salt in two places, blocking access to the public despite the
to water within the Level 3 enhanced water restrictions. Of course, letting nature do the watering for you is always the first priority, but in the event of no rain, make sure you stick to your allocated time and continue to save water. And to be extra waterwise in the garden, check out the increased rebate of up to $100 on water efficient garden goods.*
road not being officially closed. In the past, some members of the public had a key to pass through the gate, enabling them to ride their horses on a road with no vehicular traffic. However, a second gate, complete with concrete
blocks, and a change of locks on the first gate made this impossible. The local horse community lobbied council to have the road reopened to the public, and eventually prevailed. But soon after the initial decision was made
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An Encaustic Art demonstration (painting without a paintbrush) using bees wax will be a feature of the upcoming Pinery Market. Held on Sunday, October 25 between 9am and 2pm at Pinery Hall, more than 20 stalls have been booked including
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Watering cans
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Dripper systems
Buckets
Hand held hoses fitted with a trigger nozzle
All members of the community are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Health Advisory Council on Wednesday 25 November 2009 at the Nuriootpa Senior Citizens Clubrooms, 24a Murray Street, Nuriootpa, commencing at 7.30 pm.
Other watering systems
Call for Nominations for Membership You are invited to apply if you are a community minded person with an interest in the health of your community. Skills which would be valuable in the role are community participation, the needs of People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, health services, management or finance.
Watering times remain unchanged for people with a permit who are unable to adhere to restrictions due to age or disability.
As a member, you would play an important role in advocating for your community. You would be working in partnership with the local health services to plan for the future. The Health Advisory Council also has an important role as trustee of health service assets.
To find out more on water restrictions, permanent water conservation measures or rebates visit www.sa.gov.au/water JAM SAW/0041/P/403
or call 1800 130 952. *Terms and conditions apply.
Craig the Fruiterer, bric-a-brac, plants, vegie seedlings, hand-made items, jams and pickles, giftware and cards. Tea and coffee and food will also be available. Stall enquiries to Kaye Swain 8527 7074.
to reopen the road, it was revealed Cheetham had been given permission to keep the road closed from the second gate until about 2050. Council decided at its September meeting to reopen the road at the first gate, which will allow the public access to a further one kilometre of the road. The second gate will remain in place. Council staff met with Cheetham representatives last week, and it was agreed the road would be reopened early this week.
For information about submitting a nomination, please phone Rosalie Pirch at Country Health SA, 8561 2113. Closing date for nominations is Wednesday 28 October 2009 at 5.00 pm. Tony Vaughan Presiding Member Barossa & Districts Health Advisory Council Inc. HEALTH012015
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING All members of the community are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Health Advisory Council on Thursday 26 November 2009 at Gawler Health Service Conference & Meeting Room 3, 21 Hutchinson Road, Gawler East commencing at 7.30 pm. Call for Nominations for Membership You are invited to apply if you are a community minded person with an interest in the health of your community. Skills which would be valuable in the role are community participation, the needs of People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, health services, management or finance. As a member, you would play an important role in advocating for your community. You would be working in partnership with the local health services to plan for the future. The Health Advisory Council also has an important role as trustee of health service assets. For information about submitting a nomination, please phone Rosalie Pirch at Country Health SA, 8561 2113. Closing date for nominations is Wednesday 28 October 2009 at 5.00 pm. Neil Jacobs, Presiding Member, Gawler District Health Advisory Council Inc. HEALTH012014
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Dolphin shot, fears for others Locals fear for the safety of dolphins living along the Samphire Coast after a spate of deaths earlier this year and the apparent disappearance of other animals. Recent autopsy results show a dolphin found washed ashore at Thompson Beach on January 6 had a total of 124 shotgun pellets in the carcass. Catherine Kemper, curator and senior researcher, mammals, at the South Australian Museum, said the animal was alive when it
was shot, and did not die immediately. About a month later, a juvenile dolphin was found with 27 stab wounds. Jan Telfer, of Thompson Beach, said this dolphin was only two to three feet long. She said locals believed professional fishermen were killing the dolphins when they became trapped in nets rather than immediately freeing them as the law requires. “Expensive fishing nets with fish in them - they’re not going to cut them out,” she said.
Jan said there were reports a whole pod of dolphins had disappeared. “There used to be six or seven pods, and there’s only five now,” she said. Barbara Miller, also from Thompson Beach, has a great view of the ocean from her home and has seen fewer dolphins. She has heard dead dolphins had also been found within the proof range area at Port Parham. Mrs Miller said she had been seeing fewer dolphins. “We used to see them at least once or
twice a month,” she said. “We saw three back in May before we went away but haven’t seen them since.” Steve Jones has also heard reports of more dolphins being found dead within the proof range boundaries. He said there were reports of pods of dolphins circling fishing boats often seen in the area. Any suspicious or illegal activities relating to marine mammals can be reported to the 24 hour Fishwatch hotline on 1800 065 552.
MIDDLE BEACH:
January start on boat ramp
Primo’s 10 big years
Construction of the long-awaited Middle Beach boat ramp is likely to begin in January. District Council of Mallala has lodged a development application, and at its last meeting agreed to have a firm develop detailed specifications. Infrastructure and engineering services manager, John Tillack, said once the development application was approved council would then go out for fixed price tenders. He anticipates this will be completed by Christmas, with work to begin in early January. The boat ramp project has been worked on for many years by the Foreshore Advisory Committee, with some grant funding obtained along with a contribution by council. In the first stage, the ramp itself will be replaced with a safer, more easily accessed ramp, and a section of the channel immediately surrounding the ramp dredged. It is hoped funding will be obtained in the future to complete the dredging of the channel, which has silted up and cannot provide 24 hour access.
CELEBRATING are the Primo staff who have been with the company since it started 10 years ago. Pictured are Bob Cleland, Bill Marshall, Juro Molnar, Malcom Linke, Brian Willoughby, Craig Venables, Mark Viney, Jeff Ison, David Kuchel, Leigh Causby, Bryan Pohl and Phil Barnett. Absent: Kim McInnes. BELOW: Malcome Linke, who retired on the big day, is farewelled by Mark Viney.
... and they celebrate with a scheme to attract more staff
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By Lauren Parker mentor working with them.” He hopes the program will be running by the end of this year, and Primo is working with government representatives to finalise the details. Meanwhile, there are still plenty of jobs available at Primo. Mr Viney said the company was currently using a lot of labour hire staff, including some from Sydney, with em-
ployees totalling 350. The abattoir now processes about 10,000 animals each week, and is applying to increase numbers to 15,000. Following the rebuild of the abattoir after a fire, improved technology is proving successful. “The automation is working well,” Mr Viney said. Primo runs two shifts in the boning room and one on the kill floor.
When celebrating its 10th birthday in last September, 13 employees were also recognised for being part of the company through the entire decade. They were Bob Cleland, Bill Marshall, Juro Molnar, Malcom Linke, Brian Willoughby, Craig Venebles, Mark Viney, Jeff Ison, D avid Kuchel, Leigh Causby, Bryan Pohl, Phil Barnett and Kim McInnes. Malcom Linke retired on the day of the anniversary.
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Ten years since it began operating, Primo Smallgoods at Port Wakefield is continuing to seek new ways of attracting staff. The abattoir, which slaughters and processes pigs, is implementing a cadet program aimed at younger workers. “We want to try to encourage school leavers or kids who aren’t developing in academics to come out and put some time in a few days a week,” said general manager Mark Viney. Discussions with schools around the district and spreading to the Copper Coast have indicated there are students who would be interested in a cadet program. “They can come and try different sections at Primo and perhaps choose a career,” Mr Viney said. “They’ll have a
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Markets a hit with cyclists
n Louise Sparks and partner Tony Clarke, of Tarlee serve lunch to cyclist Vin O’Neill, from Melbourne who was participating in Bicycle SA’s annual tour.
n Tracey Butter, Kate and Yvonne Molineux from Tarlee sell tea, coffee and cakes on behalf of Tarlee Uniting Church’s Tsunami Relief Appeal.
Sixty-two stallholders and thousands of market-goers enjoyed good old fashioned hospitality at Tarlee’s Country Market on the weekend. About 250 cyclists and crew on the Bicycle SA Annual Tour stopped at the market for lunch. The event was described by organises as Tarlee’s biggest country market yet. Deputy chair of the Tarlee Community Services Committee, John Robbins, said he had received terrific feedback at the market. “It’s always a friendly market and the stallholders are so enthusiastic,” he said, explaining interest from new stallholders is generated by the positive comments they hear from regular sellers. The market is a result of the community working together. “Thank you to all the stall holders and the locals who help out with the catering. We really appreciate everything they do to help make the market a success,” Mr Robbins said. Next Tarlee Country Market will be held on the Adelaide Cup long weekend in March.
n Zvi and Dalia Sela sell their Macaw Creek produce. Macaw Creek is near Riverton.
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n ABOVE: The Agfert promotions team (from left) Hillivi Harrison,Pearl Chapman, Laura Helbig and Lauren Squire. BELOW: Rebekah Walker with son Jai, Katrina Axford and Kate McDonald.
n THE Agfert team was well represented at the Yorke Peninsula Field Days last week. ABOVE: Agfert chief Edward McArdle with young helper Olivia McColl. BELOW: Bonnie Parker enjoys the Agfert hospitality with two of her children, Austin and Scott.
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n IT’S not exactly white-water rafting – but the River Light can be fun for kayakers when it’s running. Nick, Riley and Jakob Curnow made the most of school holidays near Rowe’s Ford.
n BALAKLAVA “rev-erberated” to the sounds of scores of motorbikes rumbling through the town (RIGHT) last Friday as part of the Variety Club V2 classic bike ride. Riders gathered at Apex Park before heading to Port Pirie. Kapunda’s David Ahola (right) with Peter Curtis, of Adelaide.
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‘Pink ladies’ to visit Balaklava One hundred pink lady silhouettes will be planted in Balaklava Triangle to raise awareness of breast cancer. The silhouettes, planted by Friends in Pink, Balaklava’s Breast Cancer Support Group, will symbolise the 13,000 Australian women diagnosed with breast cancer each year and the 2,600 women who die of breast cancer each year. For Friends in Pink coordinators Joy Ryan and Diane Gregor, this is the first event Friends in Pink have been involved with since the group formed earlier in the year. “Naturally we are quite excited about it (the event),” they said. Friends in Pink is a registered support group with Breast Cancer Network Australia and organisers are inviting the community to attend the event on Friday, October 16 at 10.30am (at the Balaklava Triangle) and join them for coffee and cake at Wendy’s Cafe and Cakes afterwards.
A new natural resource centre providing useful information on sustainable land management and environmentally responsible living has been opened in Gawler. The centre, located within the office of the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resource Management Board (NRM) will be officially opened today by Member for Light, Tony Piccolo. “This centre will be the primary focal point for small landholders in the region – which includes the council areas of Mallala, Light, Barossa, Gawler
and Playford - who need advice or support with land management,” said NRM Board member John Jeffs. In Lewiston alone, there are about 1500 hectares of small land allotments, with a high turnover of owners. “Often people are attracted to the open space and beauty our landscapes offer and are not properly equipped for management,” Mr Jeffs said. “The centre will be the first point of call for them.” The centre will include information in weed management and control, how to care for pasture,
soils and water courses. From 1pm to 4pm today (Thursday), an open house event will precede the official opening with a variety of native plants, bugs and functioning models displayed to demonstrate the connections between the environment and its natural ecology. “Anyone in the MallalaBarossa-Gawler-Playford region is encouraged to come and learn more about natural resources management, and through the centre find ways they can take positive action for the environment,” Mr Jeffs said.
Libs name Wakefield candidate The Liberal Party has selected its candidatefor Wakefield for the next Federal election. David Strauss, a commissioned officer with the RAAF is married with two adult children and a grandchild and has lived in the Gawler area for 25 years, has been selected. A councillor
with Gawler Council since 2003, Mr Strauss has also owned a successful small business, which he sold last year. Mr Strauss has been involved in local government since 1993, when he was first elected to the City of Munno Para, and then City of Playford until 2000.
He has been involved with the Liberal Party since 2000, holding a number of positions including president of the Gawler and District Liberal Branch and president of the Wakefield Federal Electorate Committee. Mr Strauss can be contacted on 0400 776 659.
Tickets $20 at the door or $15 pre paid from Roseworthy Campus, Judy 8521 2812 Raffle drawn on the night $5 ticket 1st prize a weekend for two at Lakes Resort Motel, Barmera with dinner for two at Banrock Station Wine and Wetland Centre and a 30min joy flight over the Riverland, donated by Berri Air 2nd prize signed cricket bat by members of the Australian cricket team and much much more!
AN FA-18 Hornet will be at Jamestown.
Days of thunder at Jamestown air spectacular Experience the energy of an FA-18 Super Hornet as it roars through the sky, the nostalgia of World War II aircraft and feel the adrenalin of heartstopping aerobatics and simulated bombing attacks at the Jamestown Fly-In and Air Spectacular on October the weekend of October 17-18. The sixth triennial event at Jamestown is tipped to be one of the biggest and best for this spectacular which has proven itself as one of the top air shows in Australia and right up there on the international scale. Be part of the fly-in, hangar dinner or 1940sthemed ball featuring the Navy band on the Saturday, and finish with the Air Spectacular in a huge day of entertainment on Sunday. Watch the aircraft arrive at the newly bituminised Sir Hubert Wilkins aerodrome throughout Saturday at the Fly-In. Entry is a gold coin donation. On Saturday evening enjoy a two-course hangar dinner at the aerodrome – bookings are essential, phone 8664 1838. Or head along to the 1940s-themed ball and supper in the Jamestown Town Hall featuring entertainment by the Navy Band and WWII uniformed personnel. Phone 8664 1977 or 8664 1838 for tickets which cost $20. Sunday, October 18, is when the action really heats up, with the Air Spectacular. See and hear the ‘roar’ energy of the Royal Australian Airforce Regiment’s FA-18 Super Hornet – one of its current fighter aircraft – as it performs in the skies above the Jamestown aerodrome. Thirteen times Australian Unlimited Aerobatic champion Chris Sperou will have your heart in your throat as he performs his gravity-defying stunts in his Super Stinker Pitts plane. Take a step back in time as you witness one of the biggest collections of WWII aircraft since the War gather north of Adelaide to perform in the sky. See an Australian-made CA-18 Mustang – one of only about 15 still flying in the world – two P-40 Kitty Hawk aircraft used in the New Guinea campaign, and Australia’s attempt at producing a frontline fighter plane in 1942, the recently restored Boomerang aircraft. And be sure to stay until the very end for a fiery, spectacular finale featuring a locally-owned General Grant army tank – the only fully operational tank of its kind – involved in an adrenalin-pumping pyrotechnics display and simulated bombing attack Admission to the Air Spectacular is $25 for adults and $10 for children aged 6-16 (no concessions available). Gates open at 8am. For more information, go to www.jamestownairshow.com
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The house of Wood
Robert Wood, aged 96 of Clare, launched the family book. He was introduced by Roderick Wilson, with (from left) book editor Brenda Westlake and committee members, Julie Hallett, Rosemarie Jeffs and Julie Wilson.
150 gather in Owen for family reunion Seven generations, including 21 great, great, great, great, great grandchildren gathered in Owen for a family reunion and the launch of the Wood family history book. About 150 descendants of Richard and Agnes Wood came together on Sunday, September 20 to learn more of the family history and renew family acquaintances. While many live locally, some travelled from the Barossa, Riverland, South East, Eyre Peninsula and Adelaide, as well as Toowoomba in Queensland to join the reunion. Co-Master of Ceremonies were Roderick Wilson (Goolwa) and Cameron Wood (Balaklava). Family book, “The family of Richard and Agnes Wood – Life Stories Written in the Grain” was launched by 96-year-old Robert Wood of Clare, the oldest male descendent. The book was compiled and edited by Brenda Westlake, Julie Wilson, Julie Hallet and Rosemarie Jeffs, all descendents of Richard and Agnes.
A highlight of the reunion was the number of 90 years plus Wood descendents who attended. They were Robert Wood (96 years) his wife Margaret (91 from Clare); Robert’s sister May Rogers (91, Mount Gambier), Marie Galbraith, nee Wood, (96) and sister Ruth Hall (90, both from Mallala) and Reece Angel (90, Balaklava). Other 90 years plus descendants still living but unable to attend the reunion are Avis Smart (97 from Linden Park); Eunice Smart (90, Crystal Brook), Fergus Smart (91, Western Australia), Joan Angel (92, Balaklava), Kath Wood (95, Goolwa), Madge Carswell (93, Mallala), Iris Raggatt (95, Melbourne) and Doreen Heaslip (92, Mallala). Book enquiries to: Brenda Westlake, 2 Emma St. Marino, SA 5049. Phone 8298 4986. Email: tcwestlake@ optusnet.com.au. Any enquiries regarding photos: Rosemarie Jeffs phone 8285 7756. Email: codge2@ bigpond.com
REGISTERING for the reunion are three generations of Woods, Cameron, Dylan and Lachlan.
Harvest jobs still offered by ABB
Casual vacancies are still available for approaching harvest. Harvest casual employment opportunities are still available at certain ABB Grain sites in the Lower and Mid North regions, providing people with the chance to earn some handy cash before Christmas. “With SouthAustralia hoping for its biggest grain harvest since 2005, it’s essential that ABB recruit adequate employees so we can maximise the opening hours at our sites,” ABB Grain’s operations manager – storage and handling, Andrew Hannon said. “We still have some vacancies at our Snowtown and Crystal Brook sites and we are keen to hear from people looking for an opportunity to earn some cash from later this month through to the end of the year. The casual positions offer flexible hours and no experience is necessary. Casual vacancies range from positions in the grain sampling office through to general hands required in grain receival areas. ABB supplies all safety gear and provides full safety inductions. People interested in casual harvest positions with ABB can obtain more details by applying online at our www.abb. com.au or by ringing the Service Centre on 1800 018 205.
Does this happen to you? Memorabillia display organisers sisters-in-law, Verna Hall (nee Parker), of Port Vincent, and Diana Parker (nee Bammann), of Owen.
THE FAMILY STORY
English-born Richard arrived in Australian in 1842 and Prusian born Agnes (nee Gasmier) arrived with her family in 1846. The couple married in Adelaide in 1848 and had 10 children - John Richard (who died as a baby), Robert, Alfred, Henerica, Henry, Frederick, Richard, Emma Jane, Amelia Agnes Dorothy and Agnes Jane. Five of the children married and descendants’ family names include Morrison, Saint, Bidgway and Hillebrand. Richard and Agnes settled at Macaw Creek, near Riverton taking up pastoral country in the area and also at Wakefield Plains. Richard exported his wool clip and imported his stores through Port Wakefield in 1850s and 1860s.
In 1866, Port Wakefield exported 2,996,400 lbs of wool and was then a port second in importance to Port Adelaide. The couple owned country known as Wood’s Run near the railway siding of Woods (between Owen and Balaklava) named after them. Co-Master of Ceremonies Cameron, son Lachlan and grandson Dylan, remain living and farming on part of Richard’s property. Cameron’s great grandfather, Henry Wood succeeded the original pioneer farm at Woods and two of his sons farmed the property until 1934 when it was sold as the estate of their parents. Descendants of Alfred Wood Senior, Andrew Parker and his family now live on this property, and are the sixth generation of the pioneer Richard.
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Knick, knack – it’s schoolyard scraps Every piece of their work is unique, and for retired Stockport school teachers Dick and Lyndall French, their hobbies have developed into a way of funding overseas trips. Their craft business, Schoolyard Scraps, has gone from strength to strength in the last four years, operating from their home, the former Stockyard school. It started quite by accident. “Lyndall made a teddy bear and I said I’d make a chair for it,” said Dick, who had previously done some furniture restoration. “I made a stick chair and it’s gone on from there.” Now, he makes all manner of garden ornaments, planter boxes, stick furniture and other knick knacks from sticks and other recycled materials, while Lyndall and her quilting group meet fortnightly to create pieces of art from scraps of fabric. Dick said nearly all materials, with the exception of a few new hinges, were recycled. “Generally it’s recycled and we’re giving it a new lease of life,” he said. “They’re inside chopping up material and putting it together again, and I’m out the back chopping up sticks and putting them together again.” His favourite material to work with is sticks because of their unpredictable shape. “When I’m building with sticks it’s my favourite thing, because our sticks aren’t very straight,” Dick said. “When I research things, a lot of
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By Lauren Parker it is North American and their sticks are straight, but ours obviously curve in different directions. You’re not sure which way things are going to go, and there’s never two things the same because they are always a little bit different.” Then there are the different embellishments used, such as gumnuts, giving each piece its own character.
DICK French with some of his “Schoolyard Scraps” on display at the recent Balaklava Show. Bird feeders and bird houses are in demand, along with photo frames complete with barbed wire. “You can just about pick the farmer by the way the knot’s been done on the wire,” Dick said. He often has people deliver materials to his home at the former Stockport school for use in his craft, and said there was enough demand for the product for it to become a full time job.
“I have two or three places I sell at, as well as going and showing my work at shows and other events,” Dick said. “If I wanted to pump up where I sell things I could be absolutely flat out.” As it is, between the quilting and the woodcraft, the Frenchs are able to visit their children overseas in Canada and Lebanon every couple of years from the
profits of Schoolyard Scraps. Dick said he found his new craft much more rewarding than furniture restoration. “I used to be very careful about how I did things,” he said. “But with this I can just please myself. The couple have lived in Stockport for 27 years, and previously taught at Hamley Bridge, Mallala, Trinity and Riverton.
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Eisteddfod set for July 30 next year
PLANNING for the 2010 Eisteddfod is under way just weeks after the successful 2009 event. At the recent Balaklava Eisteddfod Society annual general meeting, Bronwyn Cottle was re-elected president, Di Spence vice president and Tina Coles secretary. Bronny acknowledged the valuable support given by the community and sponsors in ensuring the success of the Eisteddfod. Next year’s event will take place from Friday, July 30 to Sunday, August 1. The committee is looking for a person who is interested in rock music to convene the section. No experience is needed. More information is available from Bronny Cottle on 8863 1242.
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Balaklava RSL boost Pedestrian question COUNCIL MOVES ON BRIDGE PROBLEM:
MORE than 50 people attended the recent Balaklava RSL barbecue, aimed at revitalsing the local sub-branch. Mystery guest speaker was Ian “Patch” Campbell, president of Aldgate RSL sub branch, whose presentation of “Why RSL sub branches are important” was well received by everyone, with most stating it was “thought provoking and interesting.” Suggestions were sought on future events. “We won’t be sitting on our hands,” said branch
member and co-organiser, Doc Russell. “Some of these are already being implemented,” Doc said. Coffee, tea and chat mornings with a guest speaker on each occasion have already started and will occur every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am until noon.
“We have almost infinite resources to give support – whether it is to engage an advocate to review why a war widow had her claim rejected or to organise help, advice or counselling assistance,” Doc said. Balaklava RSL sub branch president, Peter Shaughnessy was “very pleased” with the result. “We have had some new members join but this is only the beginning.” Peter Shaughnessy can be contacted on 8862 2001 and Doc Russell on 8528 6002
Council is lobbying railway authorities to have a Hamley Bridge street reopened for pedestrian access. Annie Street, which runs under a railway bridge, has been closed to vehicles and pedestrians for several months after being damaged by a vehicle colliding with part of the bridge. The section of road which has been closed and the disused railway corridor are owned by Genesee and Wyoming Australia (GWA). Previously, vehicles and pedestrians could cross under the bridge, but because of the
damage, both are currently banned. At its narrowest, the road is just 3.7 metres wide, and while the road was previously open to two-way vehicular traffic and pedestrians, only one vehicle can travel through at a time. GWA is yet to repair structural damage, and the community is inconvenienced by having to travel a longer distance to reach Annie Street homes. Council has asked GWA to repair structural damage and place bollards to block traffic while allowing pedestrians to pass through.
Mental health issues raised here
Roadside reveals its secrets
B r i n k w o rt h and Districts Australian Plants Society (APS) members enjoyed perfect spring weather for a tour of local roadsides and reserves. Led by club president, Andrew Clucas, the group checked the condition of several areas of native trees, planted by locals in previous decades, and explored some ungrazed, grassy places that were colourful with various small, flowering plants including paper daisies, Fan Flower, Chocolate Lily and Tinsel Lily. Of particular interest was a mature roadside planting of Banksia marginata near Armagh. Rosemary Pedler, a
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TODAy is “Stress Less” day – part of Mental Health Week which continues in the region. Information on mental health and well being will be discussed and disseminated to community members, carers, consumers and ROSEMARY Pedler inspects a banksia, growing near Armagh, which she grew from seed.
life member of the APS, had grown these from seed collected from three ‘remnant’ trees in the same location and the group had obtained a grant for their planting and protection. Just one of the parent trees still survives but most of those planted seemed in good condition and had flowered well over the years, judging by the large number of empty pods. Yacka cemetery was the final stopping place for the
afternoon with an interesting area of remnant bushland at the back. Everyone was delighted to find a display of bright blue Halgania as well as a number of other native species. • THIS Sunday, the group will visit Bundaleer Reservoir area (between Gulnare and Spalding Road). Those interested in attending are invited to meet at Brinkworth shop to pool cars to leave at noon. – ANNE GREEN
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Islander and regional intiative. The awards will culminate with a presentation dinner on March 13 next year at the Hilton Adelaide. Each category winner will receive $1000 from prize patron HomeStart Finance and a magnificent trophy. Young Achiever of the Year and will receive an additional $1000, a trophy and a fabulous holiday for two provided by Virgin Blue and Hilton Hotels. Nomination forms and posters are available from sponsors, online at www. awardsaustralia.com/YAA_sa.html or by contacting the Awards Office on 8132 0753 or sa@awardsaustralia.com • See advertisement below.
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n Bronwyn, daughter of Ray and Linda Bickle of Balaklava, married Emile DeKroon on Friday, September 11 at the Heritage Gardens Sevenhill with a reception at Clare Country Club. In the wedding party at left are: Sophie Gardner, Rowena Zwart (Bornnie’s sister), Bronwyn and Emile DeKroon and Emile’s brother Andre and cousin Mark. n FORMER Balaklava High student Zoe Webb married Daniel Wilson of Brisbane on Hamilton Island in Queensland on September 8. The couple met in the airforce where they still work and are based in New South Wales. Advertisement
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n KESAB garden winners during September were Jeff and Pam Clark of Walsh Street, Balaklava.
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n SHIRLEY Henstridge celebrated her 60th birthday recently, with husband Bruce and friends at the Terminus hotel.
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Holiday fishing tale will be hard to beat THESE two proud fishermen have real bragging rights over the local fishing fraternity. David Lamond (left) and David Shepherd travelled around the nation on a recent holiday, staying in Dampier, Western Australia, for several nights. This was one of their holiday highlights, when they fished offshore to catch seven sailfish and four marlin in one afternoon, with the largest marlin measuring 2.5 metres long. All fish were returned alive to the sea. The travelling party also included David Shepherd’s wife
Glenda, David Lamond’s wife Kaye and Ruth Simpson. They were away eight and a half weeks, travelling up the Birdsville track to Mount Isa, then Borroloola, King Ash Bay to try more fishing and “to check out the crocs.” From there, they travelled to Katherine then up to Litchfield, spending three nights with Philip and Pauline Greenshields, before heading to Kununurra where they took a flight over the Bungle Bungles. From there, they visited Derby and Karratha before heading home.
Diamond anniversary
Fashion fun
n THE stage at Wasleys Institute was a blaze of colour on a recent Friday when MC Fashions, of Gawler, held a fashion parade, inspired by the institute’s new management committee. Natalie George is pictured modelling garments from the range. The event also aimed at allowing new Wasleys residents to meet. Another function will be held in November.
n RAY and Ethel Earl celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday, September 27 at Mallala with 40 family and friends. Family from Albany, Kalgoorlie, Palm Beach Western Australia and Bega, NSW, attended. Ray Earl and Ethel (nee Parker) were married on October 1, 1949 at Balaklava Church of Christ. They are pictured with (from left) back row Geoff Earl, Sharen McArdle and Joan Young. Front: Anthea Forrest with Ray and Ethel.
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Abrasive Blasting and Bobcat Hire Sand blasting & painting mobile blasting unit available for on-site jobs 3Sand & metal supplies 3Bobcat 3Trenching 3Crane truck hire 3Post hole boring
Crash Repairs
Car Cut & Polish I can cut & polish your car to near re-spray quality
Mid North Sand Blasting
3 Colour paint protection
Peter & Cathy Agnew - Lochiel Rd, Blyth Phone/Fax: 8844 5154 Mobile: 0429 445 154
For this mobile 3 Chips & scratches repaired service to your home or work contact Don 0447 053 561 or A/H 8528 6188 Excellent in paint repairs
Accommodation
Chemist
Balaklava Bed & Breakfast
Proprietors A.Rosser, B.Wiltshire, M.Rowett
Open: Monday - Friday 9am to 5.30pm, Saturday 9am to 12noon
Contact 0408 086 019 (M) 3 Fisher Street, Balaklava SA 5461
Phone 8862 1274
Bakery
Child Care
va BalaklaBakery
Balaklava Community Children’s Centre
Balaklava Crash Repairs
For: 3Crash repairs 3Car detailing 3Windscreen replacement Working for all insurance companies & providing quality finishes & service
Phone 8862 2050
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Business Digital TV
•Childcare •Pre-School •Playgroup
Open Monday - Friday: 6.30am - 5.30pm Saturday: 7am - 11.30am
See Simon & Philip Taylor at
SUPPORT
Balaklava Chemplus Pharmacy
Centrally located in the heart of The Adelaide Plains, a great place to stay and enjoy the local and regional attractions
Open 7.45am-5.45pm Mon-Fri Playgroup Wed mornings 9.30-11.30am
Digital TV aerial Installation $
250
Phone 0400 153 114 or 8867 1218
32 George Street, Balaklava Ph 8862 1355
15 Scotland St, Balaklava Ph.8862 1251
Balaklava Town Hall
Concreting
Earth Moving
Available For Hire
S & D Concreting
Balaklava
installed including labour
For quality care & education
Specialising in… • Pattern Pave • Exposed aggregate • Stencil pave • Sheds • All types of finishes
Balaklava Town Hall
3Weddings 3Parties 3Events 3Meetings Phone: 1300 655 224
Free quote
Contact Simon 0437 723 269 Butcher
34 George Street, Balaklava
Phone 8862 1041
PGK Concrete Grey or Coloured
Master Builder Ass.
•Garage Floors •Driveways •Verandahs •Paths
For friendly service and quality guaranteed, call in and see Marc and staff.
Contact Peter 0414 993 072 A/Hrs 8862 2192
Bus Hire
Concreting
Ph: 8285 6900 Fax: 8285 6998 Mobile: 0427 300 073 Web: www.busesrus .com.au
Cabinet Maker
Many patterns and Colours to choose from!
• Driveways & Footpaths • Foundations • Shed Floors •‘TEXCRETE’- Pattern Pave Concrete John Nemet - 0408 896 523
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BUsiness Waratah Earthworx
3Bobcat 3Tipper 3Excavator 3Excavations 3Trenching 3Civil work 3Rubbish removal 3Site levelling 3Hole boring / cartage 3Slashing
Will add rustic charm to any property!
Grant Fisher 8862 1988 or 0407 807 123
Convenience Store
Engineering
Cunninghams Balaklava
Kym & Julie McPharlin, Proprietors
Mack’s Cabinets Quality kitchens - built-ins vanities - modulars. Free measure and quotes.
• Bobcat and tipper truck • No job too small • Free quotes Contact Rodney Clark (m) 0428 310 406 (a/h) 8864 5016
Earthworx
REDBANKS CONCRETE • Adelaide to Broken Hill Passenger Service • School charter •Sports transfers & social clubs
Bobcat Service
SUPPORT
Concreting
Lic No BLD198659
Marc’s Meats
Incl GST
3Newspapers 3X-Lotto 3Video Accessories 3Camera Film 3Drinks 3Sunday Mail 3Bus Freight 3Postage Stamps 3Batteries 3Nibbles 3Takeaway 3Ice Cream 3Sandwiches 3DVD’s
Railway Terrace, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 2158 Email: cunbal@rbe.net.au
9 Howe Street, Balaklava Ph: 8862 1977 Fax: 8862 1997 Email sales@plainsproducer.com.au
Employment
Statewide Group Training & Mid State Employment ✦ Specialists in Apprenticeships/Traineeships ✦ Labour Hire & Permanent employees ✦ We cover all industries & occupations Nicholas Mathew 8520 2555 Greg McLean 8844 5044
Electrician
Claudio’s Electrical Services 3 Domestic & Commercial 3 Installation & rewire 3 Relocate Meter Box 3 Switchboard & Consumers Mains 3 Gid Connected Solar PV System Installation Phone/Fax: 8528 2093 Mobile: 0412 224 128 Email: claudioselect.@optusnet.com.au
Electrician
❋ Wiring ❋ Repairs & Rewiring ❋ Installation ❋ Safety Switches ‘A’ Class Electrician Phone 8862 2127 Mobile 0407 608 445 Lic No. A000 1347
Electrician Lic No’s: PGE 2045 & ACRS: A001510
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Mark Loy - A Class Electrician 3 Installation 3 Safety switches 3 TV points 3 Telephone points 3 Garden lights 3 Repairs / rewiring 3 Smoke alarms Saint Street, Balaklava Ph/Fax: 8862 1034 , Mob: 0427 979 607
Exhaust & Brakes
Multi Exhaust & Brake
Virginia • Exhaust • Brakes • Suspension • Radiators • Servicing Cnr Old Pt Wakefield & Gawler Rd, Virginia Phone: 8380 9477
Exhaust & Auto Repair
3 MECHANICAL REPAIRS 3 SUSPENSION REPAIRS 3 EXHAUST & ENGINE REBUILDS 3 REPAIRS ALL MAKES inc. TOYOTA Simon Exhaust & Auto Repairs 13 Railway Tce, Balaklava Phone 8862 1795 A/h 8862 1799 - Gary Mobile 0428 391 146
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Phone 8862 1166 Mobile 0429 642 120 A/H 8862 1001
1 Fisher St, Balaklava - Ph/Fax: 8862 1513
GENERAL ENGINEERS
BUsiness
Carpet Supplies
Computer Services
Engineering
Fencing
Sandgate Street, Balaklava, PO Box 252
Balaklava Stitch Joint ‘We Cover the Country’ 3 Carpets, vinyls, blinds & awnings. 3 Selection of woven rugs. 3 Free measure & quote. 2-6 Howe St, Balaklava - Ph 8862 1074
Mid North Computer Services
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Laptops Desktops Printers Upgrades
Built to order from top quality brands 30 George Street, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 2409 Business Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
3Air Liquide 3liquid arc, 3welding equipment 3 welding gases
Goldney Welding
3Manufacturing, Alterations & Repairs 3Agricultural, Commercial & Domestic 3On site welding & repairs 3Steel Supplies Corner railway tce & Dunns Rd, Balaklava Mob 0419 807 406, Ph/Fax: 8862 2322
The Fencing Bloke Mark Gardner Ph: 0428 109 842 - Mallala
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Fencing
For all your rural & domestic fencing needs ANDREW ROWE
Holden Specialists Since 1930
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Hairdresser
Balaklava Shearing Shed Upmarket salon with cheap country prices • Kiddies haircut corner • Beauty & private waxing room
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Cutz ‘N ’ Curlz
Balaklava Motors
Mob: 0419 038 948 Solid Plastering
Ford motor vehicle dealers
◆ Cuts ◆ Perms ◆ Colours ◆ Spray tans ◆ Ear piercing ◆ Waxing ◆ Eye brow & lash tinting
1 Edith Terrace, Balaklava Phone 8862 1477
Insurance
Newsagency
David Lester Insurance Agencies
Rural Supplies
Balaklava Newsagency
Office & residence - 25 Harris St, Balaklava Email - dalina@rbe.net.au
30 George Street Ph/Fax 8862 1725 ❋ Newspapers ❋ Books ❋ Large Range of Magazines ❋ Stationery ❋ Office Supplies ❋ Gifts ❋ Cards & Wrappings Professional Laminating Service Home Delivery Service
Landscaping
Painter
For all general insurances • ANZIIF (Snr Assoc), C.I.P • Agent for: CGU Insurance Ltd
Phone 8862 1549 any time
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Tiver Rd
Cousins
Balaklava Agency Ph: 8862 1333 Fax: 8862 1007
84 - 86 Yorsdale St, Balaklava (off Dunn’s Rd)
Serving the rural community After Hours: Kelly Evans - Livstock 0418 859 953 Shayn Faehrmann - Merchandise/Agronomy/Accounting 0419 829 243 Mel Haynes - Livestock/Real Estate/Insurance 0408 086 602 Chris Kannenberg - Merchandise 0417 087 319 Geoff Knappstein - Real Estate 0407 790 210 Michael Wildash - CGU Insurance 0417 167 732 Emma Menadue - WFI Insurance 0427 170 821 Ron Sutcliffe - Rural Finance Manager 0439 449 577
Rural Supplies
Supermarket
and Rural Merchandise
J.C. & A.J. Shepherd Phone/Fax 8862 2284
Lic No. R27142
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Pool Chemicals Bird Seed Redwing Boots & Clothing Poly Pipe & Fittings
• Free Quotes
Tiver Road, Evanston South Phone: 8522 5122
TRANSPORT
BALAKLAVA Phone 8862 1866
Phone Terry on 0407 077 992 7 Yorsdale St, Balaklava PO Box 20 Painter
Landscaping
Wayne Petney 0413 037 074
The Number 1 treatment for curing rising salt damp
• Call for all painting & repair holes • New & older homes and renovations
•FREE no obligation quote
15 Railway Tce, Balaklava Free Quotes Mobile: 0417 889 753 BLD Lic No 219551
Lawns & Gardens
MICK 0407 3999 019 or DARYLE 0417 870 624
Screen Printing
Pergolas & Timber
Lawns & Gardens •Lawn mowing •Gardening •Landscaping •Window Cleaning FREE Quotes • Fertilising •Root boosting lawns FULLY Insured • Mulching •Rain water tanks FULLY Guaranteed •Weeding •Rubbish removal Brenton Hissey (m) 0403 018 911 (p) 8525 2572 A/hrs (e) brent_chez@hotmail.com
ABN 58321498535 BLD Lic. 203080
3 General Home Maintenance 3 Industrial & domestic 3 Repairs of all types Mobile: 0417 870 624 Phone / Fax 8844 5214
Prompt Reliable Service
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• Free measure • Design service All building • Supplier of treated pine materials delivered • Trellis • Decking• Sleepers to your door • Gyprock • Doors • Posts
Business
Your own local store!
13 Wallace Street Ph. 8862 1571, Fax 8862 2096
SUPPORT
LOCAL
Business Taxation
Peter Harcourt & Co Corner of George & Scotland St
Phone 8862 1728
• Taxation consultant. • Accounting and computer services.
Phone: 8524 21 17 Mobile: 0409 093 560
SUPPORT
Peter Thompson Plumbing Contractor • All general plumbing • Water filters • Competitive Rates • Pensioner Discounts Ph: 8862 1285 Mob: 0418 896 808
Lic. No. PCL 5676
Maintenance
BLD Lic. 190584
Daryle Forbes
Embroidery & Screen Printing Specialist
Plumber
Maintenance
CONCRETE
Mid North Salt Damp Solutions
Painter & Decorator
• Water Wise Planting • Water Saving Irrigation • Design• Paving • Retaining Walls • Lattice • Screens
FERTILIZERS
Salt Damp Solutions
WH Treverton
Make your dream garden a reality
•Specialising in solid plastering of all types •Licenced applicator of Dulux / Unitex textured coatings •Cracks professionally repaired 26 Years Phone 0407 399 019 Experience
Stock Agent
Rain Water TANKS
Painter
• Soils & sands • Firewood • Sleepers • Landscape barks • Rubble & metals • Decorative mulches • Concrete products • Garden rocks • Stones & pebbles Rocla
Don’t be left with ink on your hands, Leave that to us!!
•General automotive repairs •RAA service. •New cars, used cars, light commercials, •Parts and service.
19 Wallace St, Balaklava - Ph:8862 1441
Mick Madigan
BLD Lic. 46967
McCracken Ford
Hair & beauty
Gawler ➞ Main North Road
• Domestic • Industrial • Rural • Commercial • Yorke Peninsula • Mid North
Motor Vehicles
Hairdresser
Garden Supplies
Custom Verandahs
Printing
PHone: 8862 1030
21 Edith Tce, Balaklava - Ph 8862 1629
Muno
Andy’s Sheds & Roofing
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Fencing Contractor
Cousins
Sheds & Roofing
Plumber
Plumber
Steve Robertson Plumbing & Gas
5 Peek Street, Balaklava Phone 8862 1818, Mobile 0409 848 995 • Master plumber •gas fitter •drain cleaning •roof & gutter repairs •all types of plumbing & supplies. Lic. Nos. R18279, SR18279, 4662. Member of the Master Plumbers Association
LOCAL
Business Septic Tank Cleaning
Allan Garrard • Septic Tank Cleaning • Grass & Lawn Cutting Ph: 0439 500 961 28 Victoria Road, Clare
Timber Supplies Pergolas - Carports - timber decks
R & M Timber Supplies
Phone: 8522 6504 Fax: 8523 2009
• Let us customise a design for you • Installation service is available • Huge range of timber & hardware at discount prices Lot 9 Kelly Road, Willaston
Tree Lopping
Fox Tree Lopping & Tower Hire • Trees & Mistletoe Removed *Conditions •24 Hour Emergency Service Apply •Full public liability insurance • Branches Mulched •Free Quote We’ll beat any other written quote* Ph: 8842 2716 or 0417 460 174
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The Way
We were 5
YEARS AGO September 2004
•Former Balaklava High School student Kate Jarmyn received her Australian Service Medal at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW, in recognition of three months spent with RAAF 77 squadron.
10
YEARS AGO September 1999
• Luke Harrald, formerly of Pinery, staged a concert featuring some big names in contemporary music as part of his TAFE music course – he also won the Pattie Martyn prize previously, recognising emerging artists in the experimental art field.
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YEARS AGO September 1989
• Joe McArdle, son of Marlene and Eddie McArdle of Balaklava, was the Balaklava Red Cross baby winner.
Diary& COMMUNITY
• Oct 11: Kapunda Community Craft Market, Kapunda Institute 9am – 2pm; Cancer Awareness Golf Day, Port Wakefield; Balaklava Community Arts production, “Little Shop of Horrors”. • Oct 12: Balaklava Courthouse Gallery annual general meeting at 7.30pm. • Oct 14: Long Plains Red Cross fashion parade; “Little Shop of Horrors”. • Oct 16: Basketball starts; “Little Shop of Horrors”. • Oct 17: Clare Show; Country music night, Long Plains starring Graeme Hugo; “Little Shop of Horrors”; Riverton market. •Oct 18: Brinkworth’s Annual Garage Sale Day; Hamley Bridge Community and Sports Centre AGM. • Oct 23-30: Kidman Art Show Kapunda. • Oct 24: Balaklava High School’s Masquerade Ball, BTH. • Oct 25: St John’s Lutheran Church Centenary, Brinkworth; Pinery Market 9am-2pm. • Oct 31: Sevenhill producers market. • Oct 31 & Nov 1: Kapunda Show. • Nov 6: Blyth Paper Drive.
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Whitwarta coursing club formed in 1920 A meeting was held at the home of Mr E Wilson on July 14 1920, for the purpose of forming the Whitwarta Coursing Club. Mr WH Hurst was unanimously elected as president, Mr E Wilson as secretary, and the patron was Mr AW Robinson MP. Thirty-four vice presidents were elected – presumably this was the remainder of the group assembled for the meeting – with a notation in the minute book that the list of vice presidents could be added to. The members were then appointed to various positions for the efffective running of the coursing club, these positions in-
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cluding field stewards, slip steward, flag steward, slipper, controllers of beat, and a judge. The members’ fee was set at five shillings, and the club would affiliate with the National Coursing Club. A date for the first meeting was to be booked, “if possible about second week after Balaklava”, coursing was to start “at the
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the club was Mr Arnold, supported by only two vice presidents, Messrs Hurst and C Wilson, with Mr Hoepner appointed auditor. Coursing days were held midyear, after seeding was completed. The course for each event was determined by a visual inspection of possible sites, noting the number of hares present. The minute book from which these details have been gleaned indicates that the Whitwarta Coursing club was active until at least 1937. It seems that most of these clubs went into decline with World War II, and very few picked up again after the war had ended.
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finger post near G Belling’s”, and that luncheon would be provided for members only. The slipper was to be offered one pound for his services. The first coursing day for the Whitwarta club was eventually held on September 1, 1920. Dogs listed for the Whitwarta Draw carried names such as Indiana, Speedy, Fawn Fly, Gloomy Lass, Argyle Lad, Royal Beverage, Violet Grant, Miss Venus, Black Jack, Shrewd Mac, Light Message, Laxie, Dan’s Trip, Annexits Pride, Natalite, Australian Digger, Tourist Boy, Senator Wilson and Orlander. The second president to serve
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With six out of every 10 Australian households owning a pet, it’s clear that we’re a nation of pet lovers. Pet owners enjoy the companionship and love of a cat or dog, and they enjoy better health than non pet owners. In fact, research over the past 30 years has shown that living with pets provides great health benefits including decreasing your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Pets also offer psychological, social and emotional benefits. Perhaps one of the most notable areas of pets and health is of the heart. Several studies have shown that SOLUTION
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Pets are great for general health, with pet owners visiting the doctors up to 15 to 20 per cent less often than nonpet owners. They also improve our exercise habits by getting us up off the couch, helping us stick to a routine. Emotionally, elderly persons who have lost a spouse have a more positive outlook if they have a strong attachment to a pet. Other studies also show that caregivers of the elderly feel less bur-
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“The Lord will guide you always.” Isaiah 58.11 (NIV).
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dened when there is a pet around, particularly cats, which generally require less care. Pets are great for making friendships. Dogs especially are a conversation starter. This helps ease people out of social isolation or shyness. Like any enjoyable activity, playing with a dog or stroking a cat can increase our natural “feel good” hormones and give us calming feelings. By focusing our attention outside ourselves, pets get us to be active and help to improve our moods.
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SPORT FEATURE v Wooroora Bowls season opening
BALAKLAVA Bowling Club began the 2009/10 season on Sunday, with perfect conditions greeting 40 players, some of which are pictured above.Harold Philp of Balaklava was presented with his super veteran badge, while Colin Bown was recognised by Bowls SA for his contribution to junior bowls in the region. At Mallala Bowling Club, Alan Helps was presented with his super veteran badge.
New bowls season starts Saturday This season, the 75th for Wooroora Association, finally gets underway this weekend. Many clubs, no doubt, have had changes in their playing personnel but the extent of these changes will not be evident until the first scoresheets are sent through. Whether these changes will produce desired results for various clubs, only time will tell. As mentioned in last week’s article, Tarlee will only field a side in Division Two this season, due to a shortage of players. Division One will, therefore, have a bye for this season. However, some clubs may choose to arrange a match with the corresponding bye side from the neighbouring association. Hamley Bridge will once again be the benchmark for other Division One sides. Balaklava and Riverton will also be expected to be competitive, challenging Hamley Bridge for that elusive prize, the premiership shield. Of the remaining sides, a keen contest is
By John Glistak Association secretary likely as each of them – Mallala, Owen and Wasleys – vie for a finals spot, perhaps at the expense of one of the leading sides. This weekend, Hamley Bridge host Port Wakefield with the home side likely to start their season off with a win. Wasleys travels to Mallala with perhaps quite a different line-up to last season. If so, this match could be much closer than anticipated. Owen hosts Balaklava in the final match with the latter side likely to be too strong for their host. Riverton has the bye for the first week. Division One: 10 October 2009 – Hamley Bridge vs Port Wakefield, Mallala vs Wasleys, Owen vs Balaklava, Riverton Bye Personnel changes are highly likely in Division Two with players retiring or
moving on, and new players appearing on the scene. In the past few seasons, Hamley Bridge and Mallala have usually dominated the competition with several other clubs also featuring in the chase for finals’ positions. How this season will pan out in Division Two will gradually become evident after three or four rounds of matches. Normally at the start of the season, Division Two home sides usually have a distinct advantage. Whether this will occur this weekend is too difficult to gauge given that many player line-ups could be significantly different. An intriguing opening round of Division Two matches is therefore on the cards. Division Two: 10 October 2009 – Mallala Black vs Port Wakefield Blue, Balaklava Blue vs Riverton Black, Wasleys vs Hamley Red, Owen vs Tarlee, Hamley White vs Balaklava White, Balaklava Red vs Riverton White, Port Wakefield Gold vs Mallala White.
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WOOROORA Men’s Bowling Association 2009 division one premiers, Hamley Bridge.
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Balaklava Night Owls competition will be running again this year – anyone interested in submitting a team should contact Trevor Clifford on 0407 602 062.
Sides for saturday
balaklava: Division 1. Balaklava v Owen at Owen. Cars: Skippers. A Northcott, J Roberts, S Hawke, B Taylor (sk). G Palmer, K McPharlin, D Lamond, P Thompson (sk). B Olsen, O Chapman, A Chivell, T Clifford (sk). Division 2. Balaklava White v Hamley White at Hamley Bridge. Cars: Skippers. H Hebisch, N Olsen, S Guy, M Olsen (sk). L Day, C Stewart, Z guy, J Olsen (sk). L Braddock, B Moffatt, J Milton, C Milton (sk). Balaklava Blue v Riverton Black at Balaklava. J McPharlin, D Anderson, C Welke, R McPharlin (sk). R May, J Lee, K Catford, R Barr (sk). R Fitzpatrick, R Greenshields, P McPharlin, K Harkness (sk). Balaklava Red v Riverton White at Balaklava. T Whittaker, J Lee, D Beare, C Cowan (sk). M Whittaker, A Barr, L Zerk, D Whittaker (sk). R McDonald, B Philp, K Cottle, R Hillman (sk). Bar: R Barr, C Cowan, D Chivell. Chicken Wheel: P McPharlin. OWEN: Division 1. Owen v Balaklava at Owen. D Brown, P Freebairn, B Traill, N Harkness (sk). G Marshman, D Greer, T Harkness, G Harkness (sk). K Warnes, R Uppill, G Bubner, B Parker (sk). Division 2. Owen v Tarlee at Owen. A Wandel, C Hocking, R Hill, I Freebairn (sk). W Hodgetts, J Robinson, B Diehl, L Hean (sk). A Tiller, P McIntyre, K Gould, L Beaty (sk). Reserves: D Hartwell, J Marshman.
Golf Balaklava mid week
Results from Wednesday’s stableford competition: Jordan Taylor 45, Dene Newtown 42, Don Anderson 38, M Kemp 38, T Michael 37, Dennis Goudie 37, Merv Hameister 35, Mike Hahesy 33, Gerry Toms 32, Jordan Wilson 27, J Michael 27, Doug Taylor 26. Birdies: D Newton 6.
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Twenty-four hardy souls turned out last Saturday for our Stroke competition, including Chris Hahesy for the Ladies’ contingent and Jordan Wilson as our sole Junior soul. The day belonged to one Ian Michael (69), who took out the A Grade narrowly, just beating a hard-hitting Murray Smith (69) on a count back. An ever-threatening Bill Parkin chased them home with his score of 70. This left P. Lamont (72), R. Butterworth (73), M. Hameister (76) and A. Bastian (89) to round out the field, plus M. Day who patiently recorded no score. From the B Grade ensemble emerged the dynamic Dave Rodgers (69), staving off serious threats from Gerry Toms (71) and big, booming Barry Thompson (71), placed third on yet another count back. Dreaming of what might have been were G. Anderson (72), W. Berry (73), D. Trickett (73), M. Hahesy (74), D. Robinson (74), L. Michael (74), C. Michael (77), B. Michael (77), D. Addison (79) and S. Michael (81). Young Corey Temby had no score registered. Chris Hahesy turned in another worthy effort scoring 83, while Jordan Wilson continued to find form with his 115. It was a good day for the Birdies too, with Bill Parkin getting one on the 3rd., Ian Michael the ? (according to THE BOOK) and Greg Anderson the 10th. Nearest The Pins were claimed by “Rotten” Ron Butterworth (3rd.), Greg Anderson
(10th.), Peter Lamont (8th.), Bill Parkin (15th.) and Dean (“Kilo of pork mince? Sure - eat here or take away?”) Robinson (17th.).
Balaklava Open Day
Our bigger than big Open Day was held last Sunday, under perfect conditions and over a course that had been teased and coaxed to near perfection. It was very pleasing to watch the car park fill to bursting as no less than 72 golfers prepared for battle. We hosted players from Two Wells, Moonta, Clare, Mt. Barker, Hamley Bridge, Riverton, Blyth, Port Wakefield and both the Fairway and Thaxted Park Golf Clubs. A grade ranks numbered 32, but it was our Bill Parkin who won the day very handsomely, with an excellent score of 109 off the stick over 27 holes to become the Open Champion. The Open Runner gong was claimed with a magnificent effort by R Steele (113) of Clare. The Handicap winner was K Steele (net 106), also from Clare, while S Gow (net 106.5) from Mt Barker was runner-up. Our 18 Hole Handicap Winner was Ron Butterworth (net 70), with runner-up B Pearce (net 71) from Hamley Bridge, beating J Steele, Clare on a count back. Twenty-eight players made up the healthy B grade field and again, we produced a winner with Wayne Nagle (131) as Open Champion, bumping Scott Michael (131) back to runner-up status on a count back. Dave Rodgers weighed in to be our Handicap winner with a net 106.5, followed by runner-up Tate Michael (net107.5). The 18 Hole Handicap winner was busy, bustling Barry Michael (net 70) ahead of runner-up B Dolman (net 71) from Mt Barker. A smaller, but very well presented C grade field joined the fray and was led home by Digby Addison, Open Champion with his score of 141, trailed closely by runner-up Jake Bowden (148) from Two Wells. Simon Purdue (net 104) emerged as Handicap winner, with Mike Hahesy (net 106) the runner-up heading off Darren Mumford on a count back. The 18 Hole Handicap winner was Lockie Michael (net 73) with Barrie “4wheels” Thompson (net 73) the Handicap runner-up. Longest Drives were claimed by R Steele of Clare (A Grade), Callum Michael (B Grade) and Darren Mumford (C Grade). Nearest The Pins were claimed by, for the A graders, R Steele (Clare), B graders R Grigg (Two Wells) and local lad Corey Temby (C grade). Our sincere thanks and gratitude to all who attended, particularly our far flung guests and of course, the volunteers who elected to forego a perfect golfing day to serve in the organisation, bar and kitchen, all key elements of what was surely one of our finest days. Well folks, we’ve got ourselves a dynamic new committee, ever stronger volunteer contingent, a grouse golf course and of course, daylight saving, all of which point to an exciting and rewarding next six months or so. This includes, of course, the fabulous “Chicken Golf”, a fun nine-hole hit and giggle on Thursday evenings when, it’s true, you could really win a chook! Get involved and get more out of your week as summer rolls on.
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Saturday’s opening round of the summer program was a drawn pairs, best aggregate score pairs stableford competition. The winners were R Heinze and S Manning with 75 points. Individual scores were: S Manning, A Mitchell 39, E Manning 37, R Heinze, I Ferguson, D Cooper 36, R Mortimer, B Pearce 35, R Smith, D Russell, W Jackson 34, A Noack, B Schwartz 33, S Howe, J Mitchell, B Cooper 32, J Bell, R Ahola 31, M Grasby 30 and seven players scoring less than 30 points. Birdies to A Mitchell, B Pearce, D Russell, J Bell and I Ferguson. NTP A Mitchell.
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JOY Milton, Balaklava prepares to send one down on Sunday at Balaklava Bowling Club’s open day.
Courtney places fifth at Equestrian Nationals Courtney O’Leary and her Galloway, Fernleigh Scallywag, travelled to Werribee Park, Victoria to compete in the Equestrian Australia Interschool Nationals 2009 last week. Horizon Christian School student Courtney, her mum Jodee and Mickey (Fernleigh Scallywag) were met by wind, rain and very cold weather upon arrival. Although Mickey travelled well and looked good, he pulled up sore after a tight turn while working in the indoor arena the next day. He was checked out by a vet later in the afternoon and unfortunately was unable to compete in any of the classes for which he was nominated. Luck was on Courtney’s side however, as one of her friends Thursday’s results: Winner Rex Mortimer 41 from D Russell 40, R Collins 39, J Bell, N Stringer 37, B Schwartz 36, H Bell, B Cooper, C Doudle 35, M Grasby 34, I Rohde, D Nation 33, R Ahola, K Kluske, R Hahn, E Manning, D Cooper 32, A Noack, W Jackson 30, I Ferguson 29, L Hatcher, G Dahlitz 28. Birdies: B Schwartz 2, and one each to J Bell, K Kluske and R Mortimer. Players in Sunday’s final challenge match against Peterborough are asked to check in by 11am. Bookings for the Presentation Dinner at the Willaston Hotel close on October 15.
Two Wells
Results from Saturday October 3. Competition: Stroke. Sponsor: Freightmaster. Players: 31. CCR: 64. Players fronted on the long weekend for the penultimate round of the season. Amazingly, not one player cracked 80 on a beautiful day for golf. Best gross score was 80 by Rob Thompson and best net score was 62 by Leon Zbierski. Five players played off for Medal of Medals which was won by Adam Bail with 63 net. Stuart Grigg and Adam Bail had a see-saw match play grand final with Stuart eventually grabbing victory on the 19th hole. Stuart was 1 up at the 9th, 4 up after the 12th, Adam came roaring back to win the next five holes, with Stuart winning the 18th to tie the match and then the 19th to claim victory. Back to Back Handicap Match Play Finals for the Grigg clan after his father won last year. Tine Perry showed up the men by getting NTP on the 11th hole and sinking the putt for the only birdie on the hole all day. Special mention to Steve Sando for being the only player to take over 40 putts (41) and consolidate his joint NAGA victory with Brian Prior. Next week is Ambrose and presentation of trophies day. Today’s Results: A Grade: 65 R.Thompson, 66 J.Ball, 68, S.Abbott, Stuart Grigg, 69 Simon Grigg,R
Hogg, B.Paul, 70 M.Launer, R.Grigg, 64 G.Giannikos, 75, I.Smith, 82 H.Linford, 83 I.Clark. B Grade: 63 A.Bail, 69 D.Hall, 70 J.Spackman, 74 T.Datson, 76 D.Thompson. C Grade: 62 L.Zbierski, 63 R.Prior, 64 T.Clifton, 68 J.Weir, 70 J.Bowden, 72 C.Weller, I.Telfer, 73 J.Boon, 77 B.Barns, 85 B.Prior, S.Sando. Ladies: 66 T.Perry, 75 E.Grigg. Medal of Medals: 63 Adam Bail, 68 Stuart Grigg, 70 Jeff Spackman, 75 Ian Smith, 85 Brian Prior. Handicap Match Play Final: Stuart Grigg d Adam Bail on 19th. Long Drives: A – Rob Thompson; B – Adam Bail; C – Ray Prior. Ladies: Elaine Grigg NTP’s: 1 – A Bail, 2 –, 6 –, 11 – T Perry, 12 – D Hall, 15 – G Giannikos. Birdies: 4 – D Hall , 7 –, 11 – T Perry, 16 –. Birdies Nest: – Trevor Datson Pro’s Approach: Jake Bowden. NAGA: 85 B Prior/S Sando. Meat Trays: J Boon, E Grigg. Chicken Voucher: T Datson. Members Draw: H Linford. – Russell Grigg, Captain TWGC.
Shooting Mallala
Results from Monday October 5, 37 attended. 10 target double barrell compulsory divide. AA: R Winckel, R Borzillo, D Mills, C Vernon, J Byrnes 10/10. A: A Zupanic, L Schubert 10/10. B: B Duncan, H Bowman, A Tapscott, M Giannone 10/10. C: F Kopriva 10/10. 100 target double barrell. AA: D Mills 97/100, 2nd R Winckel 96/100, 3rd: R Borzillo 95/100. A: A Zupanic 98/100, 2nd: L Schuberts 96/100, 3rd: A Norman 93/100. B: B Duncan Jr 93/100, 2nd: G Tapscott 96/104, 3rd: Z McGurk 95/104. C: L Piscioneri 86/100, 2nd: J Gilbert 82/100, 3rd: F Kopriva 72/100. Next shoot Sunday October 25.
became ill and was unable to ride her own horse. The organising committee allowed Courtney to ride her friend’s horse, Kirralee Classic, just 12 minutes before she was due to compete, leaving her little time to get to know the horse. Despite the setbacks in her preparation Courtney did very well in the senior showman non-jumping competition, placing fifth. Dressage competition was held the next day in gale force winds. Courtney just missed out on a placing finishing seventh - a very good effort considering she was riding a pony (Beckworth Discipline) – another horse she didn’t know. Not perturbed by the setbacks she encountered, Courtney plans to qualify and compete again next year on her own horse.
Blyth Tennis Club open day, junior training Blyth Tennis Club is having an open day on Friday, October 16 from 5pm. A general tidy up of the clubrooms and grounds will be followed by a hit of tennis and barbecue tea. All are welcome to attend and help out. Barbecue is $5 for adults and $10 families. For further information contact: Kerryn Mugge 8844 5232 Tracey Andriske 8844 5167 or 0428 445 168. Junior training begins on October 22 at 4pm and all interested players are welcome to attend. For further information about the upcoming season, contact: Valerie Carling 8864 3054 Charmain Angel 8844 3218 Kymette Schutz 8844 5363
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SPORT feature v Adelaide Plains Basketball
Basketball’s back! It will be ‘game on’ for 40 teams In just over a fortnight basketballers from across the district will take to the courts for the first time this season. Forty teams will participate when the season officially begins on Friday, October 16, 13 fewer than last year. Adelaide Plains Basketball Association president Richard Gregory from Hamley Bridge said some clubs had struggled to fill teams this year. He said he thought the gradual demise of the competition was sad and possibly a sign of the times. “Basketball is a social sport and people these days prefer to have their social interaction at pubs on Friday nights, rather than commit to basketball.” Richard has been involved with basketball for about 45 years and played for
nearly 30, and has also done a lot of coaching and umpiring during this time. “I can see a time in the future when the current club structure won’t exist, but rather five players will form a team and play,” he said. Teams from Balaklava, Owen, Long Plains, Hamley Bridge, Auburn and the Bulldogs (Blyth/Nantawarra) will play this year. The junior competition will field four divisions in the boys’ competition and three in the girls. “Our junior competition is quite strong, it holds its own. Kids just love to play basketball,” Richard said. Richard paid tribute to the volunteers who kept the competition running and to association secretary, Annette Wilson.
“Annette lives and breathes basketball and she does a sterling job,” he said.
Annette Wilson (right) has fun with Sally Fritz while on the gate last season.
Owen still needs coaches
Owen’s Ben Moreton jumps to shoot as Balaklava’s Samuel Tiller defends during a February match.
Owen basketball committee members for the upcoming season are David Woodroofe (president), Adam Pratt (vice president), Sally Fritz (secretary) and Jacki Wedding (treasurer). Coaches are still needed for some junior grade teams and anyone interested can call Sally on 8528 2567 or Jacki on 8527 7035.
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Local students represent Mid North district school news • Students from local schools have been selected to represent the Mid North District at the Country Athletics Championships in Adelaide in October. From Balaklava primary - Lochie Speissegger (long jump, 100m relay), Eleanor Cunningham (shotput), Sarah Heaslip (high jump, long jump) and Tenneal White (800 m). From - Virginia primary - Tahlia George (100 m) and Scott Fransson (high jump).
BHS students gain First Aid certificates
• Twelve Balaklava high students have participated in a Senior First Aid Course involving CPR, bandaging, dealing with cuts, breaks and other wounds and emergency scenarios. James Abberley, Dylan Carter, Jessica Collinson, Emma Fry, Scott Gardner, Kirsty McArdle, Leah Tynan, Tess Wiseman, Mitchell Gregory, Joe Pratt, Emily Playford and Nick Jericho completed the course as part of year 12 studies, to help their employment prospect or because they thought it is a valuable program to participate in. The certification gained is valid for three years and will be a valuable asset for the students personally and to the wider community.
New ute for BHS
• Balaklava high school’s agriculture students have taken possession of a new Ford Ranger utility. Purchased from McCracken Ford, the four door ute will be used for transporting livestock to markets and shows, as well as for use on the school’s farm and for local pickups and deliveries. The acquisition of the ute means staff will no longer need to use their own vehicles and fuel for these jobs.
The ute will also be used for camps and excursions.
Royal Adelaide Show
• Local students have recently competed in the led steer competition in the Royal Adelaide Show. Riverton and District high school students Bridget Hallion, Alyssa Betts, Chris Fry, Josh Nourse, Melissa Behn, Kelsey Forrest, Patric Callery and Veronica Betts also prepared another steer for a breeder and achieved success in both hoof and hook parts of the competition. Results for Hoof section live judging were – first place South Devon steer in his weight range, third place Red Angus steer in his weight range and fifth place went to Red Angus steer in his breeders section. Results for Carcass section were Reserve Champion Carcass - Red Angus in heavy domestic section for carcass weight 240-300kg. The team from Balaklava high school participating in steer led competition included Shaun Northcott, Robert Blackwell, Samuel Tiller, Todd Baker, Jamie Gilbert and Ashleigh Fritz, supported by teachers Alexander Wood and Sue Pratt. Balaklava students exhibited two steers - a Murray Grey “Whitwarta Hat Trick” from EW Hoepner and Co, and a Poll Hereford “Wirreanda Ultimate” from KT Ashby and Son. The Murray Grey placed fourth in his class. Led Wether Goat team supported by teacher Sally Cowan also did well, bringing home two fourths and a fifth. Tarla Goldfinch, Sarah Olsen, Emma Richards, Amy Young, Susanne Northcott, Tiffany Dunne and Jessica Harvey exhibited four goats from Nick and Sonia Ottens. Jessica Harvey also did well in the Handler’s class.
ABOVE: BHS agriculture students, back from left: Robert Blackwell, “Wirreanda Ultimate”, Shaun Northcott, Jamie Gilbert, Ashleigh Fritz, “Whitwarta Hat Trick”, Sam Tiller, Todd Baker. BELOW: Balaklava High School’s new Ford Ranger ute – Ray McCracken hands the keys to BHS farm manager Craig Taylor.
It’s life for Brenton BRENTON “Wombat” Reid was presented with Life Membership at Balaklava Football and Netball Club’s recent wind-up.
Port Wakefield table tennis, badminton club formed
Clare Camera Club winning top set print, “Warumba Track” by Jenny Reid.
Flinders trip features in camera club competition Clare Camera Club September competition ‘Landscapes’ was judged by visiting judge Susie Lipert. Several of the photos were taken during a recent trip to Warumba in the Flinders Ranges and featured terrain typical of this area. Susie found a lot of these pleasing and awarded a good number of Honour and Merit certificates. To conclude the evening Susie showed some of her recent work taken in Gibraltar.
It will be interesting to see how much light members can shed on next month’s subject ‘Candlelight’. This will not only be a test of their artistic talents but also their technical expertise. Enquiries can be made to Dianne Stevenson 8842 3072. Results of September competition Set prints: Honour – Len Scott 1, Meredith Mayr 2, Jenny Reid, 1 Dianne Stevenson 1. Merit – Dianne Stevenson
1, Meredith Mayr 1, Gordon Brewer 1 Glenda Cornwill 1. Open prints: Honour – Dianne Stevenson 2. Merit – Glenda Cornwill 1. A4 Digital: Honour – Jenny Reid 1 Meredith Mayr 1, Len Scott 1 Dean Manderson 1. Top A4 digital: ‘Grass trees’ by Meredith Mayr. Top set print: ‘Warumba track’ by Jenny Reid. Top open print: ‘Upright’ by Dianne Stevenson.
ABOVE: Norm Goller with keen badminton goers on Friday, from left: Megan Li, Kayla Anderson, Helen Dai, Skye Wolf, Makayla Lane-Watson, Julian Yeates and Callum Fitzgerald. RIGHT: Enjoying a game of table tennis are, back from left: Mitchell Hill, Jakyb Sharman, front: Nicholas Watston, Jackson Amos, Carly Andrews, India Amos and Jasmine Fitzgerald. Children from local after school hours care service have already had a go, and now its the rest of the community’s turn to once again enjoy the fond past-times of many families - table tennis and badminton. The popularity of ‘come and try’ table tennis and badminton sessions held earlier in the year has resulted in the Port Wakefield Community Table Tennis and Badminton Club being formed. Coordinator Norm Goller said about 25 people of all age groups had attended the sessions and similar numbers are expected at the club’s
inaugural meeting on Sunday (October 11). Norm, who has played badminton for about 50 years says locals as well as visitors are welcome to join in. “Individuals or whole families can keep fit, learn new skills, make friends or just have fun at the club,” Norm said. The club is supported by Healthy Communities Committee in collaboration with Port Wakefield Community Management Committee and people interesting in attending can contact Norm on 8867 1485 or 0488 671 485 for further information.
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Plains Producer, Thursday October 8, 2009
InFARMation v Weekly guide to weather, agriculture Australia’s leading hay exporter Steve DiGiorgio (second left), of Lucindale, inspects 10 rams he purchased, with Landmark Lucindale agent Steve Averay, Landmark auctioneer Malcolm Scroop and Glen Devon principal Rob Hart.
Strong support for Glen Devon Dorsets
Pouring rain did not dampen bidding at the recent Glen Devon Poll Dorset annual sale at Two Wells. In a wonderful sale result, 98 rams achieved a total clearance, twice selling to $2,000 and averaging an excellent $819.40. Twenty ewes were also offered, with 11 of these clearing to $350 and averaging $286 to round out a very good sale. The ram offering in particular was of exceptional quality and was a credit to the Hart family, combining both subjective and objective excellence. The Mudge family operations at Pt Wakefield made the most of the wonderful quality with Trevor and Owen purchasing two of the specially selected rams at $1,400 and $1,200, while Leon and Angus added two from the early pens of flock rams at $1,200 each. They then purchased the initially passed lot one ram, GD 249, a massive performance sire with a post weaning weight EBV of +15.14 and Carcase Plus index of 202.48 for $2,000 for Tim Mudge’s ‘Salt Rise’ stud. Michael Tiller, Balaklava was the strongest volume bidder, purchasing nine rams from $400 to $900, while PL, AR & BJ Pym, Long Plains, picked up four from $450 to $1,000. Don Millard, ‘She-Oak Lodge’, Pt Lincoln was the purchaser of one of the top priced rams; Glen Devon 278, a beautifully balanced ram with structural excellence and great performance figures. He also outlaid $1,250 on another top ram for the family’s flock.
BRONTANNIA BORDER LEICESTERS ~ Founded 1955 ~
29th ANNUAL FLOCK RAM SALE $uper Bor ders included in auction On the property MINLATON
Friday, October 16th at 1.30pm
Brucellosis Accredited Free
Inspection 11.30am
Offering: 110 FLOCK RAMS
B.G. MUMFORD & SONS
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Ph: (08) 8853 2030
Fax: (08) 8853 2667 Mobile: 0407 823 419 Agents: Elders & Landmark
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Harvest preparations With the wide spread rains we have seen across South Eastern Australia in the last few weeks, it would appear the start of harvest has now been pushed back further into November/December as the crops continue to develop. Despite this, however, it is never too early to start preparing for the 2009/10 harvest. The first step is always to make sure the header is fully serviced and replacement parts ordered where required to ensure you are ready to roll when the crop is ready. Now is also a good time to get into the office and make sure you are on top of things here as well. •Grower Registration – make sure you have your grower cards on hand. If there have been any changes in your business or new share farm agreements, make sure you have applied for new registrations and cards to cover these, as well as a few spares. •Contact Details - update your marketers’ contact details. This includes ensuring you have the correct web sites saved into your Favourites and all your buyers’ numbers saved into your phone. It is important to note NACMA is now GTA, or Grain Trade Australia, and this is where you will find the freight rates (Location Differentials) used by a number of buyers. •Make Contact – speak to a few different marketers to get their view of the market. •Understand the Options are you looking at cash or contacts or maybe pool options? There is now a plethora of marketing options out there. If it is a contract price, what freight is being used? With a pool, how do they calculate what is paid to you? Is the interest cost based on what is loaned to you or is it based on the total pool estimates prior to the costs being removed? It is crucial to ensure you understand these finer points and that you carefully read over any related terms and conditions. •The Little Things - it’s always handy to have clip boards set up that can be placed in trucks at harvest (either your own or given to contactors) with your grower numbers and all required contact details. Contact CBH Grain Regional Manager Henry Carracher, call the Grower Service Centre on 1800 107 759 or visit www.cbhgrain.com.au
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Hay Contract Baling Clare - Hillriver - Mid North Areas 8x4x4 Baler Ext Doors
Ph/Fax 8842 3801
Noel jaeschke 0428 423 801
Woodlands Hill
Contract Baling Large and small square
• Hay storage • Hay and grain transport • Contract reaping • Buying oaten, wheaten and triticale hay Phone BJ on 0429 035 525 Email: woodlandshill@bigpond.com
Plains Producer, Thursday October 8, 2009
New Listings Required Your Property May Suit 24 RAILWAY TCE, BALAKLAVA $168,000 Affordable 3 bedroom home on approx. 880m2 block.
This stone home is set on generous block & is centrally located between shops & the hospital & clinic as well as other services. The bedrooms are spacious & the 3rd can be utilized as an office or dining room. The ren. kitchen has room for meals plus space for relaxing. Space is also used well in the comb.bathroom/laundry. Great value, ideal for 1st home buyers or investors.
36 Harris St. Balaklava
$220,000
22 George Street • Balaklava 5461 phone 8862 2172 • fax 8862 1280 www.realestate.com.au/agents/buttterfield
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RLA 150881
Modern 3 bedroom home situated in an excellent location. The well equipped kitchen has a wall oven, bench hotplates and built in cupboards. Other rooms include dining area, lounge room, games room and a entrance hall all with wall to wall carpet. All the bedrooms have carpet throughout and two rooms also have built-ins and ceiling fans. The tiled bathroom has a bath and a separate shower. The toilet and laundry are tiled throughout. Out buildings consist of a 18m x 4m full length rear veranda, 30’ x 13’ garage with a concrete floor and power connected, 10‘ x 10’ garden shed. Features of this home include split system R/C air conditioner, automatic washing machine taps, heater lights in the bathroom, 3 TV outlets and outside security lights.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING v “No job Too bigg or Too small”
CLARE & GILBERT VALLEYS COUNCIL
BLD 219066
• Qualified carpenter • 10 years in house releveling
Only containers carrying the drumMUSTER logo will be accepted. All containers must be correctly cleaned both inside and out (including threads) and allowed to drain to ensure they don’t contain rinse water (refer to the Avcare Standard for Effective Rinsing brochure or www.drummuster.com. au).
Chiropractor Dr Daryl R Brown Consulting Fridays 9am to 1pm at Balaklava Ambulance Station
8853 2088
Adelaide - Rundle Mall Plaza Newsagency
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BALAKLAVA PHYSIOTHERAPY
ANGLE VALE - Angle Vale Newsagency - Virgara Fruit & Veg
Darren Davey & Rodney Burgess Also visiting
Mallala & Two Wells Physio appointments and enquiries
Unclean or partly filled containers cannot be accepted.
8862 2200 or 0419 842 228
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL
Phone Roger: 0428 419 133
Massage Therapist Kylie Button 0428 359 394
Silvestro Earthmoving Contractors Pty Ltd
Bookings close 3pm on Friday 23 October 2009.
• Equipment available • Excavators with attachments including grapple • Tandem tipper / dog trailers
Contact John 0400 921 821 Email: j.k.earthmove@bigpond.com.au
Notice of Meetings
Don’t just stop termites …eliminate them!
The next meeting of the Northern NRM Group of the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board will be held on:
•Millipedes •Spiders •Rodents •Bees •Weed Control •Flies
The public are welcome to attend meetings as observers. If you have an NRM issue that you wish to raise, please make arrangements with the NRM Group Manager prior to the meeting.
www.amlrnrm.sa.gov.au
Clare - Clare Newsagency DUblin - Dublin General Store - Dublin Fuel Station Gawler - Gawler Newsagency - Adelaide Road Newsagency Hamley Bridge - Hamley Bridge Newsagency Kadina - Kadina Newsagency Kapunda - Kapunda Newsagency Kulpara - Kulpara Laser Lec
Mallala - Mallala IGA - Bellies Takeaway
John Giles Ph/Fax 8842 3566
Termite Interception & Baiting System
Manoora - Manoora Takeaway Moonta - Moonta Newsagency Port Clinton - Port Clinton Store Port Wakefield - Pt Wakefield Newsagency Price - Price General Store Roseworthy - Roseworthy Roadhouse Riverton - Riverton Newsagency Saddleworth - Saddleworth IGA SNowtown - Snowtown General Store
All farm chemical users within the Mallala region are encouraged to bring their empty, properly cleaned non-returnable chemical containers to the centre for collection and recycling.
Tarlee - Tarlee Post Office
MID NORTH
“I’m not giving my mum anything for Mother’s Day. I reckon she’ll be stoked.”
This Mother’s Day, instead of giving mum a present please make a donation to the Breast Cancer Institute of Australia for research, and we’ll send you a beautiful card to give mum. Because a world without breast cancer would be the best Mother’s Day gift of all. Phone 1800 423 444 to make your donation or visit www.bcia.org.au. Supporting the Australian New Zealand Breast Cancer Trials Group.
PEST & WEED CONTROL Specialising in the eradication of ... ✓ Flies, Fleas, misc. pests ✓ Rats & Mice ✓ White Ants ✓ Cockroaches ✓ Spiders ✓ Weed spraying
Health Comm. Lic. No. 12
At the delivery point, prior to drums being accepted at the arranged time and date, Council inspectors will require you to sign a ‘declaration of cleanliness’.
Brinkworth - Hardy's Deli & Takeaway
Outback Pest Control
9am - 4 pm Farmers will be required to make a booking by contacting the Mallala Council office on (08) 8527 2006 between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm Monday to Friday.
DrumMuster will accept all correctly cleaned containers with a ‘drumMuster eligible container’ sticker.
Blyth - Page's Deli
Owen - Owen Store
Thursday October 15
Unclean or partly filled containers will not be accepted and will remain the property of the chemical user - not the Council.
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Council will again conduct its drumMuster collection centre at the Mallala Landfill Depot, Limerock Road, to be open on:
All drums brought in for collection and recycling must be cleaned correctly with triple rinsing, mechanical rinsing, pressure rinsing or flushing in line with the AvCare standard for effective rinsing of farm chemical containers, displayed at all chemical retail outlets.
Auburn - Auburn Welcome Mart - Auburn Roadhouse and Deli
Lochiel - Simmonds Garage
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For agenda and venue details please contact the Board on 8273 9100.
Adrossan - Adrossan Newsagency
For appointments phone
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To avoid delay at time of delivery please phone the Clare Office on 88426400 to make a booking and indicate the number of drums to be delivered.
Is available Wednesday at the following 43 great locations…
Call Scott 0438 654 827
Septic Suckers
• at the Para Wirra Recreation Park Office, Humbug Scrub Road, One Tree Hill
Council has been involved in a drum crush programme for 14 years, ensuring the satisfactory disposal and recycling of approximately 44,000 metal and plastic containers.
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House Re-Stumping
Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council will be holding a drumMUSTER collection at the Rhynie Refuse Depot on October 26 & 27, 2009.
• Tuesday 20th October 2009 from 9:30am
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Coming Events
Mallala Tennis Club
AGM
Tuesday October 13 7pm at Clubrooms All players please attend! President: Sam Dunstan (8527 2436) Secretary/Treasurer: Libby Tiller (8527 2035)
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Port Wakefield - 3 White Street. 3 bedroom, air conditioning, bond required. Phone 8867 1084.
3.84 metre, 14 foot, aluminium tinny, 15hp Evinrude motor, on trailer, life jackets and safety equipment included. Price reduced – a bargain at $3000 ono. Ph 8528 6008.
2000 Daewoo Matiz 5 door, 5 speed, exchange motor, done 68,000 kms, new alternator, new fuel pump, new Hankook tyres, CD player, air conditioned, electric front windows, price $5,250 o.n.o. Phone 8862 2360.
Coming Events Two Wells Community Centre
Country Music Festival
Mini Field of Women • Followed by coffee & cake at Wendy’s • Special Invitation to women and their families affected by the disease, plus those wishing to pay tribute
Notice Of
Annual General Meetting The Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Balaklava Racing Club Incorporated
Wednesday October 28, 2009 at 11 am in the Members’ Bar
Business 1. To receive and adopt the Annual Report and Balance Sheet for the 2008/09 financial year. 2.
To elect members to the committee The following committee members have nominated for the Committee in accordance with the rules: 1. Dr Harold Lane 2. Ian Ravenscoroft 3. Geoffrey Pevreall 4. Andrew Manuel As there are equal numbers or nominations as vacancies no election will be necessary
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Auditor: To a p p o i n t a n a u d i t o r f o r t h e 2009/10 financial year. The current auditor Bentleys MRI has offered themselves for reappointment.
4. Other business: By Order of the Committee Doug Hall General Manager Dated: October 9, 2009 - Balaklava
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Sunday October 11
Starting at 10am at Balaklava Showgrounds Lawn mower; whipper snipper; house goods; 2 exercise machines; bike; stove; water pump; air conditioner; microwave; walker; caravan TV; garden spray; heater; 3 piece lounge; coffee table; gas office chair, high back; office chair; electric heater; bar heater; electric fans; esky; vertical blinds, various colours; pictures; assorted kitchenware; electric kitchen appliances; microwave convention oven; flat pack wardrobe; foot stool; gas bottle, gas light and extension pole; jerry can; wall bar heaters; assorted classic records; assorted tapes; picnic hampers; water bottle; iron; computer raiser; extension ladder; BBQ flares; assorted pots; foot spa; microwave cupboard; antique sideboard; double bed head; curtains; computer equipment; pine TV cabinet; exercise bike and trainer; light fittings; Sabco outdoor table; walkers; walking stick; outdoor sink; 8x3 deep freeze; single bed; base with drawer; electric hot point heater fan; kitchen table; push bike; record players; Teac radio/cassette; small heater; torches; cordless drill & battery charger; 27” Panasonic TV; 15” NEC TV; double bed base; preserving jars; electric fan; 2 large mirrors; stove; antique table; Chester drawers; 6 vinyl chairs, brown steel legs; 1x 2 seater lounge chair; table tennis table; kitchen/bathroom sinks; encyclopedia; book shelves; old writing desk; small table; 2 bedside cabinets; cane stool; household goods; pine 2 door wardrobe with 4 drawers and 2 door top cupboard; dark timber 2 door wardrobe stained with 2 drawers at the bottom; Panasonic 1200w microwave oven; Kelvinator upright freezer (shelves) 7 years old; Classic Timber brand table and 4 colonial style chairs (1500 x 900 wide) table; dark stain 2 door wardrobe with 2 drawers; firewood saw bench with electric motor; freezer tucker box; stereo, 2 speakers; stroller; dog kennel; 2 wooden blinds; cross trainer; table bakers stand; cupboard; car stereo; Alb lounge sit-up machine; 6 picture frames; wooden jewellery box, lead light front; 2 toolboxes; TV working; many dishes, glasses, mugs & household goods
Contact Kossie 8862 2067 or Kevin 8862 1101, Mike 0427 621 425
York exergear X10 elliptical cross trainer, excellent condition, $600. Phone 8862 1407.
Garage sale Garage sale - October 10, 19 Railway Tce, Balaklava, 8am - 4pm. Tools, kids, toys, cupboard & lots more.
Firewood cut. Can deliver. Venture/Scout fundraiser, $220 per tonne. Phone 8862 1893 or mobile: 0428 859 634.
Balaklava Christmas Fair - Advance Notice : Saturday November 28. New Stallholders welcome, contact Brenda on 1300 655 224.
GOPHER, only used twice. High seat with headrest, basket, lights, fully equipped. Excellent condition. $2300 o.n.o ph:8862 1612.
ALL WELCOME Tel: 0439 886 312 Diane for more details
Salvage / demolition materials, 1800s cottage, doors, windows, timber, fire surrounds, flooring, matchboard. Phone: 0407 807 123.
Absolute river frontage. 110 Brenda Park Morgan. Approx 40 x 35 metre block. High $200,000s. Wanted to buy house/farm locally. Phone John Hogben, Manoora. Ph 0429 484 315.
Ford Falcon XG ute, auto, 1995, dual fuel, lowered, mags, registered, tinted windows, good condition, $3,500 o.n.o. Registration VTC 414. Ph 8529 2529.
on: Friday October 16, 2009 at: “The Triangle” Balaklava
2006 Honda CRF 250X Motorbike, 1,100 kms, hardly used, 3 months rego, excellent condition, $7,000. Phone 0400 129 904.
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Holden Kingswood HZ ute, auto, 1978, dual fuel, 4.2 Ltr, air conditioning, power steering, good condition, reg no. SHZ 502, $4,200 o.n.o. Ph: 8862 1888. Horse Float - double, wooden, needs restoration, not registered, $450 o.n.o. Phone 8862 1888. Horse float Horseman double, metal, white, has had some repairs and been repainted, tows well, registered till March 2010 - ready to go, TTU 900, via Pt Wakefield. $2500 ono. All enquiries Sandy Ph: 8868 3110 or mobile 0427 619 112. Lovely large lounge/chaise, leather lazy-boy recliner. 510 Litre refrigerator P.O.A. Ph 8862 2249 or 0439 617 932.
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CASH for cans and bottles, Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Tce, Owen. Wed 10-5; Sat 10-1 or by appointment. Phone 8528 6307.
Wanted to Buy Hills swing set with slippery dip in good condition. Also to give away various colours of canaries and 2 pairs of cockatiels. Phone 8862 1261. Treadmill - good condition. Phone: 8862 1905. We take old computers (screen, hard drives, keyboard etc) and old televisions off your hands, free of charge for recycling. Phone 0407 605 779 or 8862 2263.
Wanted to rent Urgent - farmhouse or house Balaklava or surrounding area. Phone: 8527 7089 or 0488 143 353.
30th Wedding PYM - Eckermann. Malcolm & Leanne. Love brought you together as husband and wife, and gave each of you a best friend for life. Congratulations on your 30th Wedding Anniversary on October 6. Lots of love Lynten, Kirstyn and James.
50th Wedding Wilson - Parker. Rod and Julie, October 7, 1959. Congratulations on your 50th Wedding Anniversary. Love always Di and Peter, David and Eva, Michael and Jodie and your nine grandchildren.
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Klinger - Len. Founding member of Balaklava Branch, S.A.A.S. Chairperson of branch committee. Respected for his many years of dedicated service. Our sincere sympathy is extended to all his family. Balaklava S.A.A.S. Klinger - Len. Deepest sympathy to Alan and family. Your caring nature, willingness to always help out and zany sense of humour will be sadly missed. Shani, Lee, Jake, Daniel and Jamie.
Thank you On behalf of the Balaklava Ute Show, we would like to thank all sponsors, participants and judges for your time and generous donations for this event. Congratulations to all winners and runners up. We are proud to say that $102 was raised from people’s choice category, for Mill Court homes for the aged. Gavin Hahesy and Jess Spooner.
Microwave oven, Panasonic inverter, 1100w with accessories, rarely used, $90 or nearest offer. Phone 8862 1404. Nissan Patrol, 4x4 1982 UFG716 short wheel base, $3,200 ono. Phone 0427 784 078 ah 8578 6004. OATEN HAY with vetch. 5x4 rolls. $50 + GST per bale. Phone 8864 5096 or 0408 838 339. Private land sale, Charles Street, Balaklava 28 m x 30 m, approx 840 m2, water connected, close to town centre. Ph 8862 2067. Rodeo 1998 4x4 ute, V6, PS, air and gas, 170,000 kms, WGP418, $8,000 ono. Phone 0427 249 070 ah 8578 6004, 8524 9070. Samsung TV, 34cm plus new digital set top box $150. Will separate. Phone 0418 831 483.
Council Bylaw Workshops An opportunity exists for residents to be involved in the formulation of Council bylaws Current bylaws under consideration are: • Permits and Penalties • Local Government Land • Roads • Dogs • Moveable signs Workshops will be held at… Two Wells Community Centre Wednesday October 7 2009, 6pm - 7.30pm Mallala Council Chambers Thursday October 8 2009, 6pm - 7.30pm
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SAILPLANE flights. The Balaklava Gliding Club has $60 gift vouchers available for passenger flights any weekend from their airfield 10km north west of Balaklava on main Snowtown road. Phone 8864 5062 for bookings.
Long Plains Red Cross
Fashion Parade Wednesday October 14 12 noon
• Admission $10 • Raffle • Trading table
Contact: Jenny 8862 7018
Balaklava Football Club
AGM Monday November 2 7.30pm at Balaklava Sports Club
Balaklava Netball Club
AGM Thursday October 22 6.30pm at Balaklava Sports Club
DEVELOPMENT ACT 1993 CATEGORY 3 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO DEVELOPMENT
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Notice is hereby given that an application has been made by Rodlor Nominees for consent to develop a Steel Framed Shed/Recycling Storage/Junk Yard. (Development Number: 312/0125/09). The land is situated at Allotment 30 CP 23105, Hundred of Port Gawler, Road Train Drive, Two Wells being Certificate of Title: Volume 5951 Folio 199. This land is located within the Industry (Two Wells) Zone. The application may be examined during normal office hours at the office of the Development Assessment Commission, Level 5, Roma Mitchell House, 136 North Terrace, Adelaide [opposite Adelaide Railway Station] and at the office of Mallala District Council. Any person or body who desires to do so may make representations concerning the application by notice in writing delivered to the Secretary, Development Assessment Commission, GPO Box 1815, Adelaide 5001 NOT LATER THAN 21 OCTOBER, 2009. Each person or body making a representation should state the reason for the representation and whether that person or body wishes to be given the opportunity to appear before the Commission to further explain the representation. Submissions may be made available for public inspection. Please indicate in writing if you object to your submission being made available in this way. Should you wish to discuss the application and the public notification procedure please contact Trevor Smith on 8303 0740. Rocio Barua SECRETARY, DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT COMMISSION dac.secretary@saugov.sa.gov.au
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DEVELOPMENT ACT 1993 DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALLALA NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT Pursuant to Section 38 (5) of the Development Act, 1993 Notice is hereby given that an application comprising a C AT E G O RY 3 DEVELOPMENT has been lodged with the Council for development assessment. Details of the a p p l i c a t i o n a re a s follows:DEVELOPMENT NO: 312 / 107 / 2009 APPLICANT’S NAME: P Chan N at u r e O f T h e D evelopment : Po u l t r y k e e p i n g involving construction of one (1) shed/ shadecloth structure 124.6m x 7.6m x 2.4m wall height, and horticulture involving construction of twenty three (23) plastic covered greenhouses, each 51m x 7m x 2.5m wall height, and associated packing shed, water storage dam, vegetable waste dump and landscaping. SUBJECT LAND: Section 343 Hart Road, Lower Light, Hundred of Por t Gawler, CT: 6009/417 ZONE: General Farming The application may be examined at the Offices of the Council located at 2a Wasleys Road, Mallala during normal business hours and any person or body affected may make relevant rep re s e n t a t i o n s i n writing concerning this application to reach the District Planner at 2a Wasleys Road, Mallala not later than October 23, 2009. Each person making a submission should indicate whether that person wishes to appear personally or be represented by another party before the Council in support of that submission. Please note that, pursuant to Section 38 (8) of the Development Act, a copy of each representation received will be forwarded to the applicant for a written response. Signed: Brendon Schulz Authorised Officer Date: October 8, ‘09 THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
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Kiplings Bakery DEVELOPMENT ACT 1993 DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALLALA NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT Pursuant to Section 38 (5) of the Development Act, 1993 Notice is hereby given that an application comprising a C AT E G O RY 3 DEVELOPMENT has been lodged with the Council for development assessment. Details of the a p p l i c a t i o n a re a s follows:DEVELOPMENT NO: 312 / 123 / 2009 APPLICANT’S NAME: Sunset Hills Australian Labradoodle Breeding Centre N at u r e O f T h e D evelopment : Va r i a t i o n t o d e v e l o p m e n t authorisation 312/198/1993 – increase in do g numbers from 20 dogs to 50 breeding dogs SUBJECT LAND: Lot: 31, 41 Aunger Road, L ew i s t o n , H u n d re d of Por t Gawler CT: 5887/222 ZONE: Rural Living (Animal Husbandry) Zone The application may be examined at the Offices of the Council located at 2a Wasleys Road, Mallala during normal business hours and any person or body affected may make relevant rep re s e n t a t i o n s i n writing concerning this application to reach the District Planner at 2a Wasleys Road, Mallala not later than October 23, 2009. Each person making a submission should indicate whether that person wishes to appear personally or be represented by another party before the Council in support of that submission. Please note that, pursuant to Section 38 (8) of the Development Act, a copy of each representation received will be forwarded to the applicant for a written response. Signed: Ralph Semrau Development Assessment Officer Date: October 8, ‘09 THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.
There are 4 positions available for enthusiastic & motivated people to be involved in a progressive family based retail merchandise business situated at Saddleworth in the Mid North area and Kadina on the Yorke Peninsula. The primary focus of the business is broad acre chemical, fertiliser & nutrition. The business also services all other aspects of cropping and livestock requirements with products and advice. All positions require; • A person to work within a team environment to achieve the highest level of service to customers. • Ability to develop and maintain close customer relations with key clients. • Current drivers license • Ability to assist in other aspects of the business as required. • Ability to work unsupervised • Good communication skills. SALES AGRONOMIST REQUIRED 1 position at Kadina The full-time position requires: • A sound knowledge of farming practices • Ability to provide specialist agronomic services to clients. • Ability to assist in arranging and coordinating various technical and marketing activities ie include field days, farmer meetings, demonstration trials and trial sites. • Ability to maintain a proficient level of technical knowledge and skill in relation to a range of products and services. • A degree in bachelor of ag or bachelor of ag science is preferred MERCHANDISE COUNTER SALESPERSON 1 position at Saddleworth The full-time position requires: • Responsible for the sale of merchandise products against budget within a retail environment. • Ability to develop and implement effective merchandise strategies under the direction of management. • Ability to provide effective administration within branches. • Ability to develop and maintain close customer relations with key clients. • Ability to maintain a proficient level of knowledge and skill in relation to a range of products and services. • Ability to contribute to product presentation within store and general housekeeping. • Ability to assist in safe loading of goods WAREHOUSE COORDINATOR REQUIRED 1 position at Saddleworth and 1 position at Kadina The full-time position requires: • Ability to maintain up to date stock records. • Assist in stock counts on a continual basis • Ability to receive, unpack, sort and check stock received, dispatch goods and maintain documentation of stock • Responsibility for stock movements with the aid of specialized machinery • Ability to keep a clean and manageable warehouse and storage areas. • Ability to maintain a fork lift • A willingness to learn products and farming practices and demonstrate initiative and self motivation & further develop personal skills. • Ability to adhere to agsafe and safe work practices • Ability to assist with counter and phone sales and enquires when required. • Good health • Current driver’s license and fork lift license. • Current agsafe accreditation preferred but not essential. The positions offer a long term career with potential advancement to the right applicant. Wages: - An appropriate salary package to be negotiated. - Overtime work essential in peak periods. - Weekend work Saturday mornings only, alternated fortnightly. Post application to: The Manager A. W. Vater & Co 11 Belvidere Road SADDLEWORTH SA 5413 Email - tania@awvater.com.au
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Kiplings Bakery require a shop assistant Phone: 8867 1164 Balaklava Football CLub Applications are required for
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Applications addressed to: Secretary PO Box 13 Balaklava S.A. 5461 Applications close October 16, 2009
CLEANING Tenders are invited by the Department of Education and Children’s Services for cleaning services at the following sites, sqm areas being approximate only. Tender No. No. 82/09 – Hamley Bridge Primary School (654 sqm) – (Code: DECS018160) No. 83/09 – Owen Primary School (491 sqm) – (Code: DECS018161) No. 84/09 – Mallala Primary School (1,525 sqm) – (Code: DECS018162) No. 94/09 – Balaklava High School (4,800 sqm) & Balaklava Primary School (1,896 sqm) – (Code: DECS018172) Mandatory Inspections for each site will be held between 12 October and 19 October 2009. Request for Tender documents are available for download at: www.tenders.sa.gov.au using the respective codes for each site, with inspection dates and times provided on the front page of each document. Enquiries to: Travis Stewart (08) 8226 1596, Helka Manninen (08) 8226 5739, Terry Fantis (08) 8226 2499 or Sheryl Atkinson (08) 8226 2474. EDTREM011660
Satellite Pay TV Subcontractors Needed • Do you want to be a Subcontractor – Installing Satellite Pay TV in the Port Wakefield area? • Have you always wanted to work for yourself but worry about how you will find the work? • Do you place high emphasis on providing quality customer service and take pride in your work? • Would you like to receive free AUSTAR? If you’ve answered yes to these questions then read on! At Access Television Services (ATS) we coordinate the work of over 600 subcontractors nationally who install Satellite Pay-TV for our client, AUSTAR. You will need the following: • Computer with email and internet access • Clean & Safe work vehicle and tools • Attend a one week training course • National Police Check • If working in NSW, you will need a valid OH&S Construction Card Previous experience in either free-to-air installations, electrical, electronics, telephony and video tuning or cabling will be an advantage, but not essential. Please email or fax your resume to: recruiting@accesstv.com.au, or fax to (07) 5582 5283, quoting REF:SAA040, by October 15, 2009.
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Bowling along At 91 and 94, Ivy and Rene are set to go! Lawn bowls is a cherished past time for many elderly Australians, but for Ivy Southgate, 91 and Rene Launer, 94, the time to hang up the bowling shoes hasn’t yet come as they prepare for another season with the Two Wells Bowling Club. It will be Ivy’s 50th season with the club, and she will be recognised by BowlsSA in December to mark her achievements. Ivy and Rene have both received citations from BowlsSA when they reached 90 and continued to play bowls. “For me, the achievement is not reaching 91, it is playing for one team for 50 years,” Ivy said. But according to Rene, who is in her 95th year, 30 years experience is still not enough for her. “I’ve been playing 30 years, and I still can’t get anywhere near the
BOWLERS Rene (left) and Ivy with their citations and badges from Bowls SA for reaching their playing milestone.
By Bronte Hewett jack,” she said. Despite this, the pair, who have lived next door to each other in Two Wells for more than 20 years, have had their fair share of success in their bowling careers. Rene, who originally came from Robertstown, started bowling at Two Wells in 1968. She has been club champion twice and runner up five times She has also played and won the Association triples on three occasions, and won super veteran pairs on two occasions. As a born and bred Adelaide Plains girl, Ivy started bowling there in 1960, when she filled in for a 16-a-side team. She hasn’t looked back, taking out club champion five times, and runner-up four times.
She has won the Association fours, triples, pairs and super veteran pairs on six occasions, and won the Handicap singles five times. She has been president for two terms at Two Wells, and president of the Past Presidents Association. But according to Ivy, winning is not what keeps the pair bowling. The social side of sport is the best, and it brings the community together. “I just like communicating with so many different people, and catching up with the people of the community,” Ivy said. The friends, who insist they have not yet had a fight, are looking forward to another season at Two Wells, and say they still get very competitive. “We intend to keep going as long as we can,” Ivy said.
John Glistak previews the Wooroora men’s bowls season PLUS Balaklava’s opening day – pages 20 and 21
CRICKET STARTS THIS WEEKEND:
‘Green dream’ becomes reality for Dublin cricket Dublin Cricket Club is well on its way to achieving its green dream, with twothirds of the oval now covered in grass. The club has been fundraising and working for the past few years to improve its oval, which was previously bumpy and hard, with very little turf. With District Council of Mallala’s permission to access stormwater runoff stored in a nearby dam, and the help of grant funding to pump the water to two rainwater tanks, all that was left was fundraising for turf. Because of the windy nature of the area, it was decided purchasing turf was the best option, rather than seeding the area
only to have it blow into lumps. Cricket club president, Luke Walker, said a group of community volunteers laid 725 square metres of turf late last month, bringing oval coverage to about two-thirds. He said the community had also contributed significantly to the fundraising. “Dublin Hotel really got the green dream going,” Luke said. “We put a poster up in the pub and people donated $5 for a square metre of lawn. “Thank you to all the helpers who donated money or helped lay the grass.” The new turf has been laid just in time for the beginning of the Lower Gilbert cricket season, which kicks off this Saturday. LUKE Walker proudly shows off the newly turfed playing surface at Dublin.
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