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Riding high! n THE Tour Down Under peloton sweeps past vineyards between Leasingham and Auburn in Stage 1, from Clare to Tanunda yesterday. INSET: Riders stream out of Auburn on the road to Saddleworth.

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ABOVE: Former Clare local Trevor Hampel thought these guys could use a little coaching on the Monday before the Tour Down Under began. Trevor arrived in Clare on Monday morning, travelling from Murray Bridge, now his home, to watch the tour. Trevor’s daughter Rose teaches at Clare High.

TOP RIGHT: Balaklava residents in Auburn enjoying the action: Back (from left) Paul McLean, Heidi Zerk, Murray Smith. Front: Mitchell, Jack McLean, Di Spence, Melvin Zerk.

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Clare’s sensational start

he Clare Valley was showcased to millions across the world as the Tour Down Under passed through the valley.

Huge crowds travelled to the valley towns including Clare, Watervale, Auburn, Saddleworth and Riverton for the race between the best riders in the Tour’s history.

The tour began on Sunday, and continues until this Sunday.

More than 130 cyclists are competing in the race, while a further 7129 cyclists will take part in the Mutual Community Challenge Tours.

This year is the first time the Clare Valley has hosted a stage of the tour, and its communities have been counting down for some time.

Making the most of the event, Clare hosted the Clare Valley Breakaway Festival from January 16, ending yesterday.

The festival showcased the region’s finest wines, produce, and featured twilight markets, family dance, winery tours and a street party.

And on race day yesterday, huge crowds lined the streets of Clare to see the beginning of the race, while plenty of locals

PEOPLE, police ... and the riders way out of sight as crowds pack Clare’s main street before the start of Stage 1 of the Tour Down Under. were out and about in smaller towns to see the action.

Auburn and Riverton also attracted strong crowds.

There was plenty for visitors to see and do,

A big welcome from Saddleworth

including sampling Clare Valley wines, viewing artwork, or just meeting the friendly locals soaking up the festival atmosphere.

Nineteen teams and 133 riders competed, and

The word “Saddleworth” and a bicycle have been cultivated into the side of a hill just out of town, as an initiative to “dress up” the district for the Tour Down Under.

Following a town meeting, the Saddleworth Tour Down Under Committee decided this idea was the better of many good ideas, and on Wednesday they got cracking with the project.

Murray Lanson, Ivan Milde, Peter Richardson, John Martin, Rod Schinke and Robert Crawford make up the committee.

The team had to scale the word Saddleworth on flat ground first, and had to peg out where the letters needed to go on the hill.

Using a cultivator and tractor, they brought up the soil for each letter.

“It was quite a challenge, but we had fun with it,” committee chairman Murray Lanson said.

“Originally it was just the word Saddleworth, but we thought it would be nice to have a bike as well,” he said.

Matthew Plueckhahn cultivated the bike above the word, having practised a similar method to propose to his girlfriend last year.

while most spectators saw just seconds of actual racing, it was clear they were enjoying the day’s festivities.

And on the road, Swiss rider Martin Kohler won both the Jayco

group of three.

Gorka Izaguirra, from team Euskatel - Euskadi led the pack at Watervale, but soon dropped back into the main pack.

In the race to the fin-

ish line, German rider Andrew Greipel from team HTC-Columbia took out the first stage, followed by Belgium’s Gert Steegmans and Jurgen Roelandts.

SHOWING the “TDU” – for Tour Down Under – in front of the Saddleworth sign are (from left) Murray Ianson, Ivan Milde and Peter Richardson.

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AT the Tour Down Under Breakaway street party in Clare were locals Peter Eaton with his classic car and John Reed.

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BALAKLAVA’S Dr Tom Lemon, with Jackie and children Emily, Angus and Harrison, enjoying Clare’s street party.

Fun ride to Tarlee sets the pace MORE than 100 cyclists rode about 50 kms from Clare to Tarlee on the weekend as a prelude to the Tour, to be met by a large crowd and plenty of eats and drinks.

A market in Tarlee town hall created a carnival atmosphere for the arrival of the cyclists.

Some had cycled to Clare in the morning before the official event cycling back to Tarlee.

Local children entered a decorated bike contest and local cooks/chefs entered their favourite Strawberry “creation” for judging.

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It was a nostalgic day for the Wedding family when they took to their durum crop with an old Shearer 48 and LA Case tractor in December.

December 12 marked 60 years to the day the tractor was bought

by Ian’s father Reg, and also three years since his death.

As a memorium to Reg, the family fired up the tractor and harvester (the harvester just one year younger than the tractor, bought from David Shearer in 1950 for 1025 pounds).

With a bin attached to the side, it looked far different to the 2588 Inter used for the rest of this harvest, capable of reaping 300 bags an hour compared to the Shearer’s 100 bags an hour.

Surprisingly, both required just a little grease and oil and they were operational again – although cold weather on the day made reaping a little tough.

Jack Clark was mechanic on the harvester for many years and was invited by the family to view the spectacle of the old Shearer 48, with its 12 foot front, side by side with its newer replacement with its 30 foot front.

With Ian at the wheel of the tractor and son Jayden running the new header, the old Shearer was used to reap about six acres on their property between Owen and Pinery.

ABOVE: Ian Wedding on his LA Case tractor and Shearer 48 harvester powers away from son Jayden on the Inter 2588.

LEFT: Ian Wedding, with a sample of wheat, discusses old times with former mechanic Jack Clark and Jayden.

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Curtain to rise on new theatre group OWEN A new theatre group will soon be up and running in Owen.

“Owen Community Theatre Group” will be co-ordinated by former Owen Players production writer, director and producer, Ann Sullivan.

Ann formed Owen Players about 15 years ago as a way to raise funds for the Owen Hall when she held the position of secretary on the hall committee.

The new group will be self funding and part proceeds from each production will go towards different community groups.

“We’ve selected the CFS as the first recipients. There are some groups a community can do without but the CFS is not one,” Ann explains.

Ann will continue to write the shows and avoid the thousands of dollars payable for copyright of mainstream scripts and scores.

In 2011 the first major production “Horrible Happenings at Hampstead Hall” will be held.

However, those familiar with Ann’s work and sense of humour will be able to enjoy a “Sketch and Supper night” planned to raise funds for the group in the latter half of 2010.

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If you are interested in becoming involved with Owen Community Theatre Group contact Ann Sullivan 8528 6182 (ah).

Two Wells Adelaide Plains Road Safety group meets tonight at 7pm at the Old Council Chambers, Old Port Wakefield Rd, Two Wells.

Port Clinton Port Clinton Community and Sports Club hosted a very successful quiz afternoon to raise funds for the Renal Unit at the Maitland Hospital. It was attended by more than 100 members and friends. One local resident also agreed to ‘get the Brinkworth Congratulations and happy birthday to local Brinkworth identity Cyril (Squid) Adams who turned 90 on January 16.

Cyril is a staunch member of the RSL and will be raising the flag at the Australia Day breakfast.

chop’ and sacrifice her famously long hair for the good cause.

SNOWTOWWN Wildlife rescuer Lorraine Samuels has been nominated for the 2010 Australian of the Year awards.“I have no idea who nominated me but I am really proud and thankful to everyone who has supported wildlife rescue,” Lorraine said.

Auburn The Auburn Community Development Board welcomes Jamie and Donna Warren to the district and wish them every success in their new venture running the new Auburn Cafe and Pizzeria.

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UPGRADING Riverton swimming pool and improvements to the main outdoor pool at the Valleys Lifestyle Centre are being considered.

Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council is seeking support from the public to help its case in lodging the two major projects with the Federal government for consideration in the next round of economic stimulus funding.

The Riverton project includes replacement of the existing changeroom complex to include new changerooms, training activity space, a canteen, shaded viewing area and public amenities.

The toddler pool would also be heated to encourage young families to use the centre.

At the Valleys Lifestyle Centre, council hopes to enclose the main outdoor pool to provide for yearround swimming. The community is asked to register its support through a link on council’s website www. claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au.

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Balaklava rocked by night of crime Balaklava • A motorbike, two cars, a trailer and electrical goods were stolen from various properties in Balaklava in the early hours of Thursday, January 7.

Police believe at least three offenders were involved in the spree.

A motorcycle was stolen from a rear yard, and the thieves allegedly entered a Harris street home through an unlocked garage, where they stole a torch from an unlocked car.

A Boronia Court home

was then ransacked, and a Mitsubishi Magna sedan and a Ford Focus, along with electrical goods and televisions were stolen.

Together they were valued about $37,000.

A trailer was stolen from the back of a car parked on Edith Terrace, onto which the stolen orange KTM motorcycle was loaded.

The owner of the motorcycle gave chase and the offenders rammed the back of his vehicle.

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A jerry can of fuel and safety glasses were also stolen. Both cars have since been recovered, one burnt out.

The trailer has also been recovered, but the motorbike is yet to be located.

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Investigations are continuing with Port Pirie and Kadina CIB. Anyone with information about the offences is asked to contact Balaklava police on 8862 1144.

• Four juvenile males were reported last Tuesday for being unlawfully on premises after being spotted on the roof of a building at Balaklava High School with glow sticks.

Other damage occurred at both the high school and Horizon Christian School during the holidays. Anyone with information is asked to contact Balaklava police on 8862 1144.

• Entry was forced to the abattoir at Balaklava on Sunday night last week.

Three sheep were slaughtered and the abattoir used to dress them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Balaklava police on 8862 1144.

• A Balaklava man and a Nuriootpa man were arrested on Saturday, January 2, and charged with aggravated serious criminal trespass and assault that occurred in Balaklava at midnight

on Wednesday, December 30.

• A man allegedly crashed into two cars in Fisher street Balaklava, before leaving the scene about 5am on New Years Day. Police allege he then went to the Rocks Reserve where he burnt his own vehicle. Investigations continue.

• An Owen woman lost her licence instantly on Christmas Day. Police stopped the 45-year-old just after 7pm for failing to wear a seatbelt.

It was then found she was driving at four times the legal alcohol limit and she lost her licence instantly for 12 months.

She will appear in court.

• A 44-year-old Pinery man was arrested in the early hours of Christmas Eve for an alleged aggravated assault on his partner. He was bailed to appear in court.

A Wild Horse Plains man was reported for allegedly drink driving and driving without due care on Monday last week.

The 56-year-old was stopped by police at 10.30pm and found to be driving with an alcohol concentration of 0.121.

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• A Snowtown man was arrested for attempted rape in Snowtown on new years day. Police said the man turned himself in.

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• A 40-year-old Snowtown woman and a 22year-old Kadina man were reported for alleged theft that occurred in Kadina at about 1am on Monday last week.

Both will be summonsed to appear in court.

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• The silo and swimming pool at Owen were broken into over the weekend, and sports equipment stolen.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Hamley Bridge police on 8528 2169.

• Police are investigating a serious criminal trespass and theft that occurred at the swimming pool overnight on January 7.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Hamley Bridge police on 8528 2169.

• Beer was stolen from the Clare Bowling Club fridge in the early hours of last Friday morning.

No damage was caused to the building.

• A 20-year-old Clare man was detected allegedly drink driving and breaching the conditions of his provisional licence after his vehicle collided with the doors of a local service station. His licence was instantly suspended for six months and he will be summonsed to appear in Clare Court.

• Three people were reported for alleged theft after a barbecue was stolen from a Clare Motel on January 2.

A 20-year-old Clare man, a 17-year-old Mallala female and a 31-yearold Noarlunga Downs man were reported for theft and the property recovered.

They will be summonsed to appear in court.

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• A 20-year-old Port Wakefield man was arrested at Port Wakefield on Sunday, January 3, and charged with aggravated assault on a family member. The man will appear in court.

• A Hackam woman lost her licence immediately on Boxing Day after being detected drink driving.

Evidence key to solving car fire Two Wells • Police are hopeful evidence gathered at the scene of a fire may lead to apprehension of offenders. Police and CFS attended a motor vehicle fire on Middle Beach Road, Two Wells, on Sunday.

The Holden sedan was completely gutted by fire.

• A Toyota sedan was gutted by fire at Port Gawler Beach last Friday night.

• A Two Wells man was arrested last week for alleged aggravated assault and property damage.

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• A Two Wells man who allegedly made an error in a SAPOL document was reported for making a false declaration. Police advised members of the public if they were unsure about any question in a SAPOL document to ask for assistance.

• A 44-year-old Lewiston man was reported on Tuesday, January 12 for making unlawful threats. It is alleged the man made the threats during a phone conversation.

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ireless work for the community and sporting prowess of small town legend have earned Paul McCormack the well-deserved title of Wakefield Regional Council’s 2009 Citizen of the Year.

The local farmer was overwhelmed by the achievement, and said by using his different roles and community involvement, he can harvest his interests for the betterment of the town.

He will be presented with his award at an Australia Day ceremony in Snowtown next Tuesday “I use my profile as a longterm local identity to benefit my town and immediate community,” Paul said.

Paul grew up, went to school and played sport his whole life in Snowtown, before moving a few kilometres down the road to Barunga Gap when he married his wife Pauline. They have two sons, Nick and Simon, and a daughter, Kate.

Paul describes himself as a farmer with a family, who has a distraction called football.

“It’s all a bit of a balancing act,” Paul said.

He has had a long-standing involvement with the football and tennis community in Snowtown, having been captain and achieving a lot for his local football and tennis clubs.

During his playing years, Paul captained both his football and tennis teams and won numerous premierships.

Paul was awarded the Mail Medal for his football abilities.

PROFILE By Bronte Hewett He continues to give through coaching, administration roles and continuous support.

He coached the football senior colts from 1997-1999, and led them to a premiership in ‘97.

In 2006, Paul was awarded the Daniel Pratt memorial trophy for his volunteer efforts at the now amalgamated Blyth/Snowtown football club.

While sport features in many of Paul’s endeavours, he has also made an impact through involvement in the Agricultural Bureau, church related activities, school committees and community management groups.

With a keen interest in farm matters, Paul has served as secretary and president of the Ag Bureau, and chaired the local chapter. His contribution is always appreciated, as he continuously seeks to advance his knowledge and help other farmers expand theirs.

When his children were younger, Paul was heavily involved with the school committee, serving as chairman and various other roles. More recently, Paul has worked in capacity of chairman for the local Community Management Group.

He has worked on projects to raise the profile of Snowtown, such as erecting the blade monument in the main street, and participating in the much praised

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“Free as Air” day to officially open the wind turbine project.

Paul humbly acknowledges he is not the only one who should be getting recognised.

“I’m appreciative of the acknowledgment, but I’m surprised I was nominated and chosen in favour of the many other volunteers in the area,” he said.

“My contribution is duplicated in every town in the Wakefield Regional Council area.”

Known for his stalwart nature, Paul also acknowledges his inspirations.

“I’ve been inspired by the late Glen Davidson, and the late Uncle Ed Coffey, and also Ian Cummins.

“I was in awe of them as a young man,” he said.

Paul was motivated by their community spirit and a portion of his work is to keep their spirit alive. Obviously some of his attributes have been passed onto his sons, who both feature prominently in the Blyth/Snowtown best and fairest A-grade honour board.

Commitment and courage “to give something a go” are high on Paul’s priority list. He says he gets a lot of satisfaction from a job well done.

“There is not much point whining on the sidelines, when you can get involved,” he said.

Paul says the real heroes in the community are the volunteers and emergency servicemen, who are on call all day and night.

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NEWS v District Reporter Bronte Hewett goes behind the scenes as movies take centre stage:

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In Two Wells, it’s all action for locals as ‘Swerve’ comes to town It is yet to be confirmed if the directors of a South Australian production called “Swerve” discovered any new talent in Two Wells.

The town was abuzz with activity last week, as filming of the feature film took over the main street.

Traffic flow was interrupted on Old Port Wakefield Road while Two Wells was transformed into a fictional town called

“Neverest”. There were several keen locals who got involved as extras on set, with Sue Lange saying it was great fun to be part of the movie Neverest was visited by the Unley and Redbacks bands, as well as the Police Brass band.

While the heat was a dampener, as the old saying goes, the show must go on. The cast and crew worked through the hot and windy

start to the week. The film is written and directed by Craig Lahiff, and produced by Helen Leake, Kent Smith and Craig Lahiff.

Swerve tells the story of an engineer who comes across a two vehicle car crash.

In one car there’s a dead body and a suitcase full of cash and in the other, there’s a dazed and confused woman.

Producer Helen Leake, former CEO of the SA Film Corporation, said Swerve was

notable for using almost exclusively South Australian talent, including the director, producer, cinematographer and 90 per cent of the crew.

The film stars Emma Booth (The Boys Are Back), David Lyons (Sea Patrol and E.R), Jason Clarke (Public Enemies), Vince Colosimo (Body Of Lies), Roy Billing (Underbelly), Travis McMahon (Last Man Standing) and Chris Haywood (All Saints).

RIGHT: Sue Lange, an extra in the movie on set at Lange’s Auto with stars (from left) David Lyons, Jason Clarke and Vince Colosimo.

LEFT: Filming a car yard scene at Lange’s Auto.

Blyth in the film festival spotlight Showcasing 28 short films from Australian and International independent film makers, the first Clare Valley Film Festival, from today until Saturday (January 20-23), is set to inform and inspire, while raising the profile of the vibrant and diverse Clare Valley.

Former Auburn resident and ex– Clare High student Chris Bishop is one of the festival directors, along with business partner Seeta Indrani, who starred in the original Cats musical in London and ABC program The Bill.

Chris moved to London five years ago to pursue a career in film, and now runs Mashmosh Films with Ms Indrani.

The inspiration for the festival came about when Chris first heard about the cinema in Blyth.“I was interested when I heard they were bringing a city quality cinema to the rural Mid-North region,” Chris said.

The cinema and the enthusiasm of local film makers were the reasons Chris decided a film festival would be beneficial for the region.

“It is a good way to put back into the community where I grew up,” Chris said.

“I’m hoping Blyth will act as a hub for regional film makers,” he said.

To start with, the pair were going to hold a small screening of Mashmosh films at the Blyth cinema.

“So many people were interested, we decided to go the whole hog and do a full festival instead,” Chris said.

The festival starts today with film enthusiasts participating in a Film making Master Class from 9am–5pm.

Focusing on low-to-no-budget film making, this one day workshop runs through the basic essentials you need to create a short film with a low or even no budget.

Tomorrow, aspiring film makers are offered the chance to show the district what they’re made of through the Clewers 24–hour Challenge.

Starting at 11am, locals are given the challenge to shoot and edit a film in 24–hours.

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Chris comes home to help inspire others sistance and advice will be on hand.

Contestants will meet at Clare High School to register for a noon start. All films submitted by contestants will be screened on Saturday at 10am in the Blyth Cinema.

They will be followed by question and answer time with Seeta and Chris.

The short films, separated into three categories, will follow at 1pm.

An Awards ceremony will follow at 8pm, which will announce the Audience Choice Award, Best World Short Film and Best Australian Short Film. The Clewers 24–hour challenge winner and runner up will also be announced.

• For the complete line-up, go to www.clarevalleyfilmfestival.com n BLYTH cinema’s Ian Roberts, with "Charlie and Boots" showing in background.

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n CHRIS Bishop with Mashmosh Films business partner, Seeta Indrani and at RIGHT, Seeta and Chris on location during the Smoke and Mirrors 48 hour film challenge in London.

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Evelyn’s 101 wonderful years Known for her generosity and youthful spirit, Mallala’s Evelyn Miner passed away last month aged 101.

Evelyn was born to Hannah and Thomas Creswick on October 27, 1908, and was the fifth child in a family of six.

As a child, Evelyn was a bit of a tomboy, and bore the scars on her leg from her attempt to fly by jumping off the roof of a shed.

Evelyn left primary school at the age of 11 following the death of her mother in 1919, as she was needed to run the house and look after her younger sister and father.

She often went with her father, a piano tuner by trade and a night watchman, to various warehouses at night.

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During this time, Evelyn lived with her married sister Nancy, before meeting her husband Roy in 1944.

The couple were married the same year, and with the help of a defence housing grant of $1600, bought a block of land on which they built their home at Bankstown, NSW. Their first child, Joan, contracted polio at five years old, but Evelyn was determined to see her recover.

Evelyn researched the best ways to treat children with polio, discovering exercise was the best way to prevent immobilisation, and despite the sceptics enrolled Joan in swimming lessons.

She made a great recovery.

The swimming lessons led to Evelyn joining the Bankstown Ladies Amateur

Swimming Club as an official, and she then offered her services to the New South Wales Ladies Amateur Swimming Association, where she officiated at club, state and national levels as a check starter.

In 1960, her niece Jan qualified for the Rome Olympics, and Evelyn decided to go and look after the girls in Townsville. And when Jan was selected for the 1962 Commonwealth Games, Evelyn again became involved.

The elite in swimming knew her as “aunty”, and knew where they could get a welcome, a hug and a feed.

When Joan became interested in synchronised swimming, Evelyn launched into learning all she could about the emerging sport.

Evelyn and Roy moved to South Australia in 1978 to be closer to the grandchildren, and Roy passed away four years later.

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the move, throwing herself into the community and looking after her grandchildren. She would often go to the hospital to “visit the old people” although many were younger than her! Evelyn’s final years were spent in Butlers View in Mallala.

She is survived by her daughter Joan, grandsons Curtis and Christopher, great grandsons Blake and Nicholas, and nieces, nephews and their families.

Work has begun on five new truck driver rest areas on Port Wakefield Road. A further nine existing areas are being refurbished.

The truck parking bay at Dublin will be upgraded, while a new parking bay will be created at Virginia. The projects are being jointly funded by Federal government ($4.5 million) and State government ($3.3 million).

The project includes upgrading the rest area 6km north of Port Wakefield, and creating a new truck parking bay 15km south of Redhill.

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Mallala in new Barossa RDA The Regional Development Australia Barossa board is one of five RDA’s to be registered, with the area of District Council of Mallala included in its boundaries.

The board is one of eight RDAs in South Australia, and is the result of the amalgamation of regional development boards and area consultative committees.

The Barossa RDA was the first to get underway, as there was no need for amalgamation to take place.

However, chair Ian O’Loan, said

the RDA was very limited in what it could do until other arrangements were finalised.

“The Barossa RDA is actually registered and transition has occurred, but the operational budget and those things haven’t been approved yet,” he said.

“That won’t happen until the board meeting on February 9 and we’re going to put the proposed budget to that meeting.”

• Yorke Mid North RDA board will hold its first meeting on January

27.Existing development board staff have transferred to the new structure, with the exception of staff who chose to leave, including Yorke Regional Development Board economic development officer, Bridget Johns, and YRDB chief executive officer, Warwick Welsh.

The chairs and deputy chairs of each RDA will meet with Maxine McKew, Federal parliamentary secretary for infrastructure, on January 28.

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However, arrangements for Federal government funding are yet to be finalised.

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Near record – as harvest had its ups and downs As the South Australian grain harvest draws to an end, the crop remains the second largest on record, despite reduced expectations due to weather.

Although the latest Crop and Pasture Report from Primary Industries and Resources indicates the expected yield across the state has decreased from the November estimate, it still outstrips recent seasons.

Mallala farmer Paul Blacket, (pictured) who crops durum, bread wheat, barley, lentils and beans, said the yield fell slightly below his November estimate.

“The nice spring rain gave our grain good quality, and expectations were high for the yield. It was about 20 per cent down on what I expected,” Mr Blacket said.

The November heat wave and significant rain during the harvest resulted in some downgrading of quality, with frost, black tip and sprouted grain causing the most damage.

Mr Blacket said the Mallala area escaped with minimal damage.

“The quality was excellent except for a bit of frost damage, which is rare in the area,” he said.

“Compared to other areas, the frost damage in Mallala was minimal,” Snowtown farmer Brian Krieg said the yield was pretty good but grain quality was affected by the weather.

“Yield wise, it was the best since 2001,” he said. “Quality was about average.”

And with yield and quality predicted to break records, the prices of grain fell significantly.

“The only problem was the prices were the same as 2001 as well, and costs have gone up since then,” Mr Krieg said.

The harvest is expected to reach 7.7 million tonnes this year, compared to 4.78 million tonnes in 2008, 4.98 million tonnes in 2007 and just 2.96 million tonnes in 2006.

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District Council of Mallala adopted its new meeting structure last month, to begin in February.

Two new committees will be formed and will report to council.

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Ordinary council meetings will be held on the fourth Monday of each month.

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Peter Butterfield of Butterfield Agencies presents a cheque to Balaklava Hospital clinical services coordinator Judy McColl and director of nursing Sandra Watson (right, from money raised from an auction of furniture from former display homes at Wattle Grove, donated by Homestead Homes.

The money was divided between the hospital, $1,000; St Johns, $1,000 and Balaklava Scouts, $743.

Peter said it was nice to be able to donate the money raised from the sale to local organisations.

Judy and Sandra said the hospital’s donation has already been put towards their “wish list.”

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YOUNG Brogan and Dawson Page had reason to be jumping for joy. Mum and dad – Marcelle and Gavin Page had just been presented with their $20,000 prize by Balaklava Foodland proprietor, Michael Smith. Marcelle entered the State Foodland competition late last year and was presented with her winnings before Christmas. Her win proved the Balaklava store to be a lucky Foodland supermarket, with competition prizes also going to Philomena Clarke in recent months.

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10 years of being ‘water aware’ Water Awareness at the Balaklava pool started on Monday January 18 and continues today, Friday and January 25, 27, 29 next week.

The sessions run from nine–noon, and are aimed at raising awareness of water safety for children aged six months–five years.

January 29 marks the 10 year anniversary of the water awareness program, and celebrations will be held at the Balaklava pool on the day.

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Local advice when our marine park starts LocaL advisory groups will help draft management plans and zoning arrangements for the state’s 19 marine parks.

The Upper Gulf St Vincent group includes chair Brenton Schahinger, (SA Recreational Fishing Advisory Council) and members John Walker (Thompson Beach Progress Association chair), Bart Butson (professional fisherman), Barb Reid (Mallala Foreshore Advisory Committee) and Anne Picard (District Council of Mallala).

The Marine Park Local Advisory Groups (MPLAG) are the next step in establishing the network of parks that will protect South Australia’s unique marine life.

Outer boundaries of the parks were announced last January, and following a period of public consultation, amendments were made in July.

“The local advisory groups are about getting the best available local knowledge from people who live or work near a marine park,”

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“We also want commercial and recreational fishers, the mining and tourism industries to have a say.”

Members will also gather information from coastal communities by accessing local knowledge of recreational, professional and cultural activities in and around marine parks.

The advisory groups will then help with the development of draft

marine park management plans and will provide advice on zoning, in a process that will also involve key stakeholders.

The plans are expected to be released for community consultation in 2011.

Members of the public can observe sessions of local advisory group meetings and a record of each meeting will be made available through the government’s marine parks website.

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beautiful marine life isn’t found anywhere else in the world,” Mr Weatherill said.

“Marine parks will help protect the wide range of habitats found in our state waters - and the creatures that live in them - for generations to come.”

Mr Weatherill said marine parks would be seen as a great marketing tool for the seafood industry and tourism, and he was confident they would be embraced by the communities living with the parks.

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RSPCA slams Clare rodeo

A rodeo to be held in Clare this year – believed to be the first for the town – has hit its first hurdle.

As Clare and the region celebrated the arrival of the Tour Down Under cycle circus, the RSPCA has expressed dismay at the decision by the Clare Agricultural and Horticultural Society Committee to stage the rodeo in March.

The committee considered the idea at its December 8 meeting, where it was supported by every committee member.

At the time, spokesman and society president Norm Crowther said there had been plenty of debate about the idea before the decision was made.

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It will be run as a fundraiser for Clare Show activities.

However, RSPCA chief executive officer, Steve Lawrie, said the committee had demonstrated a surprising lack of judgement in choosing such a controversial event to raise funds.

“Yankalilla, Robe, Kadina, Baroota and Two Wells are just some of the state’s country towns to stop staging rodeos due to animal welfare concerns,” he said.

Mr Lawrie said regarding such activities as acceptable family entertainment demonstrated a disturbing lack of understanding about where public sentiment sat when it came to the use of animals.

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n Keralie Harford and Jesse Rayner were married at Balaklava Racing Club on Saturday, January 9.

Keralie is the daughter of Kevin and Julie, of Long Plains, and Jesse is the son of Michael, of Grace Plains, and Sharon, of Darwin.

Keralie and Jesse were attended (pictured from left) by Lauren Parker, Bonnie Parker, Tegan Woodford, Stefan Bos, Andy McGloin, Stafford Sams and Ted Byrnes. The couple are honeymooning in Mexico.

n Matt Steed, from Blyth, married Kylie Calderwood, of Port Lincoln, on January 9 at the Catholic church in Port Lincoln. Their reception followed at the Croation club.

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n Tarita Haynes turned 30 on New Year’s Day and celebrated with a dinner at the Royal Hotel, Balaklava with her family. She is pictured with her two little neices, Sophie and Cassie Sanders. n PETER McMillan, of Balaklava, celebrated his 16th birthday in style – on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge! Peter was given a tour of the Bridge on December 17 as a birthday present. He is pictured at the top of the Bridge.

Plains Producer, Wednesday January 20, 2010

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Following in mum’s model footsteps:

Hillivi sparkles in glossy debut Former Balaklava girl Hillivi Harrison has graced her first glossy magazine cover.

Hillivi has appeared on the cover of Adelaide Wedding Pages, and the booking came just two weeks after she joined Tanya Powell’s Model Agency.

And while it’s early in her modelling career, Hillivi, pictured with the magazine and (above) with mum Marie, is picking up plenty of work.

After a gap year last year, Hillivi will be studying development studies at university, and last November, spent two weeks in Ecuador as part of the Volunteer Eco Students Abroad Program (VESAP), where she taught English and helped build a water pipeline for a small village.

The Harrison family has had a successful start to the year, with both Hillivi’s modelling success and another award for Marie Jonnson Harrison.

Marie was awarded first prize in the Country Arts section of the annual Port Adelaide Rotary Show.

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Local government councillors and mayors will have their allowances set independently by the Remuneration Tribunal for the first time, ahead of the October/November council elections.

The arrangements were locked in last week by the proclamation of the Statutes Amendment (Council Allowances) Amendment Act 2009.

“The independent Remuneration Tribunal will now be able to commence research on matters relevant to it determining council allowances,” said Minister for State and Local Government Relations, Gail Gago.

“This will take into account the size, population and revenue of the councils as well as any relevant economic, social, demographic and regional factors.”

One public hearing must be conducted before allowances are set at least 14 days before the close of Local Government nominations.

Any voter can make a submission to the tribunal about the allowances for their local council members.

Currently, allowances can be set no higher than a $15,000 base rate for councillors and $60,000 for Mayor (up to $104,510 for Lord Mayor).

Skate park plan Balaklava Skate Park Committee is preparing a presentation to Wakefield Regional Council. The group is expected to address council in March, and is now seeking quotes for the proposed skate park.

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The South Australia Works in the Region program helps to up-skill and re-skill people in preparation for employment opportunities and helps local businesses to help their own shortages of trained staff.

Looking for work?

HAVE you been made redundant? Are you looking for work?

Do you need some training to help you get a job?

You may be eligible for assistance through South Australia Works in the Regions projects offered across Yorke and Adelaide Plains. o For further info ring Angie –Yorke 1800 241 355. Employment Directions – Adelaide Plains 1800 093 349.

Skills for jobs During December the South Australian Skills and Training Commission released their five year Plan for Skills and workforce development. Some important recommendations will ensure the States regions capitalise on the opportunity for strong and sustainable economic growth. A key to this will be access to enough skilled workers. Some key recommendations require: o Local labour market programs delivered at a regional level through existing programs like SA Works in the Regions. o Alignment of PPP program with SA Works program support services o Disadvantaged jobseekers have access to a case manager through a recommended statewide career development service o Co-ordinated program delivery and utilisation of educational facilities in regional areas as apriority in 2010. The full report is available on www.tasc.sa.gov.au

Bridget leaving WE say goodbye to Bridget Johns, South Australia Works in the Regions ESF officer who has won an exciting role working with the Department of Education and Children Services as Yorke Region ICAN (Innovative Community Aci Bridget Johns, tion Networks) manager. Bridget has been working for Yorke ReEconomic Development gional Development Board for five Officer years and has made a significant contribution to the Works in the Regions program. We wish Bridget all the best in her new position. For further information on ICAN visit www.ican.sa.edu.au

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Further information, go to www.yorkeregion. com.au or contact Bridget Sara on 8862 0832.

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SUCCESSFUL move – the shed proceeds down Phillips street and (INSET) Balaklava Museum’s Roy and Norma Schopp, council CEO, Phil Barry, truck driver, Roger Redpath and John Pilla, from Independent House Movers.

Scout hall takes a hike to new home Balaklava’s old scout hall was moved from Wakefield Regional Council car park to its new home at Urlwin Park museum last Friday.

It took a week to prepare the shed, which was making way for a new CFS station. Removalists worked through extreme heat on the Monday prior. The move, carried out by Roger Redpath – a

former Balaklava resident – and the team from Independent House Movers, required three escort vehicles, two police cars, an ETSA truck and utility, as well as several people walking the route to ensure that the vehicle cleared all obstacles. Several local residents were out with their cameras taking pictures of ‘history on the move’.

Balaklava RSL granted permission to

erect the hall for the youth of the district on Lot 68, George Street, which was purchased by the council for 400 pounds, on August 15 1960. Sscouts used the hall from 1961/62 until moving to Scotland Yard in 1980.

Locals Neil Fisher and Adrian Shepherd remember going to scouts in the shed when they were school children.

MP questions quality, price of rural water Regarding water quality in rural areas: Over the past year I have been working closely with the residents of Terowie, in South Australia’s north, with regards to the shockingly low quality of their mains water. Despite the water being supplied by SA Water, it is filthy and allegedly contaminated with faeces and E. coli.

Even more outrageous: some residents there are paying up to $7.52 per kilolitre for this disgusting water, while in the metropolitan area the maximum price is $2.98 per kilolitre for clean, safe water.

SA Water has stated the high price and low quality are due to Terowie being classed

LETTERS to the Editor as a “railway town”, meaning residents sign independent supply-by-measure contracts with SA Water. That means SA Water has a legal right to charge people whatever they want and that is exactly what they are doing in Terowie.

I want to know if rural residents elsewhere are being subjected to high prices for filthy water? Is their mains water contaminated, despite a 2006 report claiming that 100 per cent. of SA Water reservoirs were E. coli free?

As you know the State election will be held on March 2010.

If I am re-elected I will do my best to change the law so South

Australians in remote rural communities are not charged a premium for unsafe water.

David Winderlich, Independent MLC

Good Samaritans

On behalf of Samaritan’s Purse, a sincere thank you to all who made a box for a children in refugee camps, orphanages, hospitals or very poor villages in Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam.

South Australians were kept very busy caring for these countries. Thank you to those of you who generously supplied “fillers” and who sewed 495 skirts, as a result of a desperate plea.South

Australia just passed last year’s total by donating 22,973 boxes.

This year, any sewing of skirts, t-shirts, shirts, shorts or bags or knitting beanies or soft toys would be appreciated. However, we no longer need jumpers or baby wear. A sincere thank you to the people who generously supply material or wool, to our sewers or knitters.

It helps us greatly when the size is put on garments and also if plastic packaging is removed from bought items. (packaging, lollies or toothpaste unacceptable).

Donations of sewing, knitting, fillers and donations will again be appreciated after February.

Val Petering, regional coordinator, Samaritan’s Purse.

Smoother ride as work starts on highways A high risk section of the Barrier Highway is being upgraded through Federal government’s Black Spot Program and State government.

The intersection of Main North road and the Barrier Highway north of Manoora is being upgraded. The $2.7 million project includes shoulder sealing on a 30 kilometre section. State government will contribute $2.28 million towards the project, while Federal government will contribute $460,000.

Works are scheduled to be completed by mid March.

Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, said the upgrade would improve safety for all highway users.

Meanwhile, motorists will have a smoother drive along the Port Augusta – Port Wakefield road once the federally funded $2.5 million pavement strengthening works are complete.

The maintenance works along the national

network include removing existing depressions and increasing pavement thicknesses at two locations along the Port Augusta – Port Wakefield Road 10 to 15 kilometres north of Snowtown.

This project is funded under the Australian Government’s Nation Building Program.

Work is scheduled to be completed by mid March, subject to weather conditions.

Lane and speed restrictions will apply and motorists should take care.

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Game 4 vs Fleurieu South at Park 25: We lost the toss, fielding first. Batsmen started well and the score was 41 before Rowen claimed first of his three runouts for the day. Curtis got the ball, taking two for 13 off his six overs, Alby got two for 36 from the other end off nine overs with his leg spin, Birchy and Riley one wicket each with Fleurieu finishing nine for 147 after 45 overs.

Caleb and Angus opened, Angus first out for two, Birchy joined Caleb and took the score to 68 when Birchy was caught behind for 32. George and Caleb added 48 for the third wicket, George for 19, we lost wickets regularly after this chasing bonus points with Curtis 16, Jake 11, and Rowen 14 and Caleb a great 60 our best. We made nine for 178 after our 45 overs were bowled.

Tuesday’s pitch being wet caused us our only loss (by three runs). Overall on points we came third to South East by 46 runs or two wickets with Fleurieu North second, Eyre Peninsula also with three wins and one loss in fourth. Our boys performed well with a great team effort. Jake Birchmore won the cricketer of the carnival, best bowler with 12 wickets and made team of the year.

Thanks to Des Westlake for managing the team, Karen Westlake and Tina Price for their help with food and washing whites for the week.

– Sean Williams, under 14 coach.

score to 41 when Tyler was caught behind off a rising delivery for 17. We then lost a stream of wickets with Birchy 38, Adam 13, Angus 17 and Curtis not out 16 the highest scorers, to reach seven for 145 off our 45 overs. By the afternoon the pitch had dried and our bowlers worked hard for their wickets, Birchy getting the first two and Rowen one, Jack got a run out and Mid North were four for 34. Alby’s leg spin was brought into the attack and took two for 22 off his eight overs. Adam and Angus got a wicket each and Mid North passed our score in th 44th over, finishing at nine for 148 after 45 overs.

Game 3 vs Barossa and Light at Henley Grange Oval: We lost the toss again and bowled first. Birchy and Riley opened and immediately had six batsmen in the pavilion, Birchy four wickets for four and Riley two for 15. Bowlers performed well, restricting Barossa to nine for 77 after their 45 overs. Curtis took one for nine, Alby got one for 18 and Angus one for two. Caleb and Tyler opened the batting, Tyler first out for six score was one for 22. Birchy and Caleb then added 32 runs for the second wicket before Birchy was LBW for 14 and 2/54, Alby was next out for one, Curtis getting a duck along with Rowen, Caleb next out for a well made 34 and we were six for 93 in the 36th over. Angus and George remained not out on 24 and 13, our innings finishing on six for 123.

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Results from Wednesday December 23: Jordan Taylor 53, Wayne Nagle 39, Bill Berry 37, Scott Hahesy 36, Deon Trickett 35, Barrie Thompson 35, Shane Hahesy 33, Chris Hahesy 28, Merv Hameister, Mike Haltesy 26.

Birdies: Dean Trickett no. 10, Barrie Thompson no. 4.

Results from Wednesday December 30: Shaun Gibson 46, Merv Hameister 43, Wayne Nagle 43, Bill Berry 39, R. Baird 39, Don Anderson 37, Kim Smith 35, Mark Smith 33, Dean Trickett 32, Gerry Toms 29, Kym Hoffman 29, Scott Murphy 28, Dene Newton 27, Brad Fairey 97 st, Marty Callasoh 104 st.

Birdies: Shaun Gibson no. 2, Merv Hameister no. 13,17,18, Wayne Nagle no. 5, 16, Bill Berry no. 6, 14, Brad Fairey no. 9.

Results from Wednesday January 6: Greg Sonntag 45, Wayne Nagle 44, Don Anderson 42, Dennis Goudie 41, Dean Trickett 40, Merv Hameister 39, Dene Newton 37, Bill Berry 37, John Curnow 36, Gerry Toms 33, Chris Hahesy 31, Tania Matz 27, Doug Taylor 21 DNF. Birdies: Dennis Goudie no. 3, Wayne Nagle no. 2, 4, Don Anderson no. 8, Greg Sonntag no. 2.

Results from Wednesday January 13.

John Curnow 45, Wayne Nagle 41, Mike Hahesy 39, Bill Berry 37, Don Anderson 36, Dean Trickett 36, Gerry Toms 35, Merv Hameister 35, Doug Taylor 34, Chris Hahesy 33, John Michael 31, Tania Matz 31, Dene Newton 29, Rick Campbell 25.

Birdies: Merv Hameister no. 2, Wayne Nagle no. 8,14,16, John Curnow no. 10.

The BankSA under 14 Country Cup was played from January 4 – 8.

The team consisted of: Jake Birchmore (capt), Tyler Williams (v/c), Riley Westlake (v/c), George Hewett (v/c), Caleb McPharlin, Adam Coe, Jake Turner, Rowen Nicholas, Angus Bruce, Curtis Blyth, Alistair Price and Jack Scaife.

Game 1 vs Murray Districts at Bulkana Oval: We lost the toss and were sent in to bat, Caleb caught in the first over for a duck. George and Birchy added 71 for the second wicket before George was bowled for 25.

Tyler and Birchy took the score to 98, however we lost both batsmen in one over, Birchy 46 and Tyler 15. Score: 4 for 101. Riley and Jake T added 37 for the next wicket, Riley for 25, Curtis and Jake then added 58 from the last six overs with Curtis 38 and Jake 15 both not out. Total 6 for 200.

Birchy and Riley opened the bowling and tore through the top order, after six overs Birchy had five wickets for eight runs and Riley had three for 19, Murray Districts were eight for 34, Angus and Jack took the other two wickets in their first over to have them all out for 35 runs.

Game 2 vs Mid North at St Clair No1 Oval: We lost the toss again and were sent in to bat on a wet pitch due to sprinklers being left on. Tyler and George opened and battled with the wicket, George was caught for five, Birchy joined Tyler and they took the

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With fine weather and the course looking good enough to eat, it was no surprise to watch as forty four fearless flailers fronted for the fray, a Stroke round contested over four Grades.

We begin, of course, with those great and good who comprise the A Grade, of whom none other than “Rotten Ron” Butterworth prevailed with 81 for a net score of 69. The swine also demolished Austin Henstridge 6/5 in their faceoff for the Summer Cup. Ian Michael (84/71) bumped young Peter Lamont (82/71) into third on a count back.

Others in the fray were Don Hannaford (82/72), G. McKenzie (86/73), W. Parkin (77/73), T. Michael (90/74), W. Berry (92/76), M. Smith (92/77), M. Hameister (92/79), W. Nagle (95/79) and R. Lawson (92/82). It was good to see Doug Taylor roll up for a hit at last, although he didn’t hand in a card. Neither did the big-hitting Michael Day. From the swollen B Grade ranks emerged Callum Michael, whose score of 84/64 was too good for Digby “Daffy”Addison (94/70) and a calm, yet determined Greg Sonntag (94/74).

In their collective wake trailed S. Michael (83/75), B. Michael (93/76), D. Trickett (97/78), G. Toms (99/78), R. Veitch (97/79), M. McCallum (106/79), L. Masson (102/81), J. Michael (101/84), T. Day (104/84), B. Thompson (105/87) and G. Anderson (111/88).

C Grade acclaim was directed at the victorious James Napper, who showed ‘em how with 102/68, making Tania Matz (101/71) and Jordan Taylor (102/72) the fasted learners in the pack.

Somewhat slower on the old up-take were D. Robinson (102/76), B. Michael (109/76), M. Bell (113/77), J. Wilson (113/78), N. Mellow (118/82) and A. Henstridge (111/84).

Dillon Michael continued his impressive form to score 109/69, providing a light on the hill for fellow Juniors Jake Michael (122/83) and Ethan Allen (159/119).

No Birdies were recorded, but in the Nearest The Pin stakes a nonchalant Nick Mellow calmly claimed both the 3rd. and 8th. holes, leaving the 10th. to Bill Parkin, the 15th to Jeff McKenzie and “Rotten Ron” to claim his birthright, the 17th.

Next week we’ll mass for a Stableford round in yet more pleasant weather on an ever-improving course (are you reading this Emu?), under the firm, but fair command of that master military vehicle escape artist, Sapper Wayne Nagle.

Back from left: manager Des Westlake, Caleb McPharlin, Angus Bruce, Curtis Blythe, Rowen Nicholas, Jack Scaife, Jake Turner, coach Sean Williams, front: Alistair Price, Tyler Williams (v/c), Riley Westlake (v/c), Jake Birchmore (c), George Hewett (v/c), Adam Coe.

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Other scores Ian Rohde 41 R/U, George Dahlitz, Warren Isgar, Ron Smith 40, Roger Hahn C/B (All ball winners) Noel Stringer 39, Dave Russell, Doug, Cooper, John Riley 38, Merv Hamiester, Wally Jackson. Ed Manning 37, Brian Cooper, Bob Ahola, Bert Pearce 36, Rex Mortimer 34, Roen Cameron Barry Schwartz 33, Kieth Kluske 32, Anton Noack 31, Dennis Nation 30.

Bert Pearce had magnificent drive and a great 2nd shot to enable him to make an eagle 3 on the par 5 18th hole. Birdies Dave Russell 4th, Colin Doudle 2nd, Anton Noack 17th Merv Hamiester 6th and 9th and Warren Isgar 4th.

Due to extreme heat rules no competition was played New Years Eve, however 9 diehards played a friendly leaving club bar manager Wally Jackson a little worse for wear!

0n Saturday December 26, seven groups played an ambrose 3s competition with the winners being Bert Pearce,Ray Battle and Dennis Nation with a nett 54 2/3rds from Barry Schwartz,Roland Pawlak and Doug Cooper 59 while 3rd place went to Ian Ferguson, John Bell and Bob Ahola.

Anton Noack will have supply his “own scotch” after easily winning Saturday’s (January 2) competition with 46 points.

Other scores Ian Ferguson r/u 40 Bert Pearce 39 Rex Mortimer, Barry Scwhartz, George Dahlitz, Bob Ahola 38 pts (all ball winners) Leigh Durdin, John Mitchell 37, Dave Russell 36, Brian Cooper, Wally Jackson.Doug Cooper,Roen Cameron, Ross Hienze, Dennis Nation 35, Max Grasby, Kieth Kluske, Barrie Zerna 34 Wim Vanpelt, Ron Smith 32, Bob Spriggs 31 and 3 players in the 20s.

Birdies, Bert Pearce 9th and 14th, Barry Schwartz 3rd and 15th Leigh Durdin 2nd, 9th and 15th Ross Hienze 9th John Mitchell 18th, Rex Mortimer 8th, Adam Mitchell 1st, and Barry Zerna 4th, NTPs Barrie Zerna 4th Leigh Durdin 9th.

Gawler member Vince Zito won last Thursdays stableford competition with 44 pts.

In form Rex Mortimer came in 2nd with 43pts from Barry Schwartz 41 Bob Ahola 40 (all ball winners).

Other scores Ed Manning 40, Ian Rohde 39, Roen Cameron, Ross Hienze 38, Kieth kluske 36, Doug Cooper, Anton Noack, Wally Jackson 33, Cliff Applebee 30 pts, Ian Ferguson 27 and Dennis Nation 26.

Birdies Rex Mortimer 9th Ed Manning 7th Vince Zito 9th and 12th.

Due to the extreme heat no competition was held on Saturday however it is rumoured some players braved the conditions.

End of season trip organizer Roen Cameron has advised this years tournament will be held at Wakerie on the 29th and 30th of August. Cost including one night’s accommodation should be the same as last year .

Doug Cooper has reduced his handicap again by winning Thursday’s competition with 41 points.

Former B grade champion Ron Smith came in 2nd on a count back from Colin Doudle with 39 points. Other scores Dave Russell, Ed Manning, Brian Cooper 38 ( all the above were ball winners), Roen Cameron, Wally Jackson, Ron Collins 36, John Mitchell, Anton Noack 35, Merv Hamiester, Len Usher 34, Ross Heinze 32, Warren Isgar Ian Rohde Tony Jones 30, and a few players in the 20’s.

Cliff Applebee has finally earned a mention in dispatch for being the only player to claim a nearest to the pin (9th) Birdies Colin Doudle (13th) Merv Hamiester(9th) Ian Rohde (14th) Neville Durdin had to play an extra 2 holes to win Saturdays Flag Competition, Neville carried the flag to the black on the 20th hole.

Scores Neville Durdin 61,George Dahlitz 64,Bob Ahola Doug Cooper 65, Roger Hahn 66,Lee Durdin 67 c/b (all ball winners) Ron Smith 67, Barry Zerna, Brian Cooper, Dave Russell, Wim Van Pelt, Warren Isgar 71, Roen Cameron, Len Usher 72 Lance Hatcher 73, Terry Coates 74 John Mitchell 75, Max Grasby Anton Noack Wally Jackson77, Barry Schwartz Ross Heinze78, Rowland Pawlak 79 and Cliff (no one ever writes about me) Applebee was the rear guard with 83.

While Doug Cooper (who was unhappy about losing more off his handicap) George Dahlitz, Bob Ahola, Roger Hahn and Lee Durdin went to the 19th.

The only Birdie was made by Wim Van Pelt on the 1st, nearest to pins Barry Zerna 12th Anton Noack 4th and Len Usher 9th.

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Zoe gives the boys a run for their money Dominating the women’s competition isn’t enough for Owen’s Zoe Harkness.

The 18-year-old motocross racer can regularly be found beating the men too.

Zoe was introduced to motorcycles at home on the farm at the age of six, and has been hooked ever since.

Competing since she was 13, there was no girls club when Zoe first began.

“It was all against the boys until the last two years,” she said.

At the most recent competition at the Morgan Motorcycle Club, Zoe not only won the ladies competition but also the senior 125cc/250 four stroke class title ahead of the men.

Many of them are riders she has been beating since she was 13 - but not all of them handle it well.

“Some of them have tantrums and throw their helmets on the ground,” Zoe said.

She entered the men’s class for its tougher competition.

“It’s a lot faster and there’s more of them,” Zoe said.

“In the men’s class you have a full field of 30 bikes, but in the women’s line up there’s about 10.”

In the women’s state titles this year, Zoe placed second.

The former Owen Primary and Balaklava High student is fortunate to have the backing of several sponsors, including Toughen Up Princess clothing, Fox Racing, Shift Racing, Alpine, MCS, Yamaha World and next year, Kenda.

A major sponsor is her workplace, Motorcycle Parts and Gear, and there is plenty of support from her family too.

Even Zoe’s boyfriend is a key part of her career, coaching her in the theory of motocross.

Zoe hopes to go on to compete in the nationals.

ZOE Harkness with her motocross bike and awards, and inset, in action.

YP bowlers regain shield from Lower North Yorke Peninsula Past President bowlers travelled to Balaklava on Monday this week and regained the Colin Bennett Shield, which they lost to Lower North last season.

Playing on excellent greens, the match was hard fought with YP winning 186 shots to LN 175.. Although

YP had only 33 players, the 55 players from LN were rotated so they all had a game against the victors.

A splendid lunch was catered for by the Balaklava club, and the shield was reluctantly handed back to Colin Bennett by LN President, Doug Maylin, who in turn presented it to YP President,

Denis Huston.

Winning teams were announced before the raffle was drawn resulting in Kevin Thompson (YP), and Lorraine Dixon (LN), winning the meat trays. Proceeds of $312.00 were raised for the benevolent fund. This is awarded to a selected charity at the end of the season.

BARRY Smith and daughter Kate will contest the SA State final after winning their SA regional final recently.

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ABOVE: Yorke Peninsula manager, Harry Birkill with the winning Lower North team, from left: Doug Maylin, Margaret Maylin, Ivy Southgate and Ian McFarlane.

TOP: Lower North president Doug Maylin with Yorke Peninsula president Denis Huston, and Shield donor Colin Bennett.

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Kate and Barry Smith (Hamley Bridge) are on their way to chasing one of the most coveted crowns in lawn bowls, The AER Mixed Pairs Challenge.

An event which is played under the auspices of Bowls Australia, the Challenge is a nation wide contest that starts at club level and concludes at the prestigious Australian Open, to be played at Shepparton, Victoria, from February 14-20.

After winning their South Australian Regional final recently, Kate and Barry will now go on to contest the South Australian State final to be played at Salisbury Bowling Club this Friday.

Apart from the chance to share the stage with leading Australian and international players at Shepparton, the national winners receive a trip to Singapore, courtesy of co-sponsor Singapore Airlines plus a large share of the prize-money pool.

The Challenge is now in its fifth successful year and since its inception in 2006 South Australian players have contested three national finals with Michael Dunt and Jackie Gardiner from Modbury bowling club giving SA the title for the first time last year.

The event raises funds for the Alcohol Education & Rehabilitation Foundation (AER) and provides an opportunity for club bowlers to participate in a major national.

One of Australia’s quiet and effective workers, AER is a unique, independent, non-profit organization that operates as a perpetual trust working to promote a shift in Australia’s drinking culture.

Initially the event starts at a local level where individual bowling clubs stage a mixed tournament day at which the AER’s message on safe drinking is promoted.

Plains Producer, Wednesday January 20, 2010

SPORT v Woroora Bowls

Owen stuns Hamley Bridge Directing traffic!

John McDonnell, playing for Wasleys against Balaklava, signals the best approach to his team mate.

2010 Div Two White Program

1 Mallala White 4 Port Wakefield Gold 2 Mallala Black 5 Wasleys 3 Riverton Black 6 Balaklava Blue Round 1 Saturday Jan 23, 2010

Port Wakefield Gold vs Riverton Black

Wasleys vs Mallala Black

Balaklava Blue vs Mallala White

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Saturday Jan 30, 2010 Mallala White vs Mallala Black Balaklava Blue vs Port Wakefield Gold Wasleys vs Riverton Black

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Saturday Feb 6, 2010 Port Wakefield Gold vs Wasleys Riverton Black vs Mallala White Mallala Black vs Balaklava Blue

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Saturday Feb 13, 2010 Balaklava Blue vs Wasleys Mallala White vs Port Wakefield Gold Mallala Black vs Riverton Black

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Saturday Feb 20,2010 Wasleys vs Mallala White Riverton Black vs Balaklava Blue Port Wakefield Gold vs Mallala Black

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Saturday Feb 27, 2010 Port Wakefield Gold vs Balaklava Blue Riverton Black vs Wasleys Mallala Black vs Mallala White

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Saturday Mar 6, 2010 Mallala White vs Balaklava Blue Mallala Black vs Wasleys Riverton Black vs Port Wakefield Gold

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Saturday Jan 30, 2010 Port Wakefield Blue vs Owen Riverton White vs Hamley White Balaklava White vs Balaklava Red Tarlee vs Hamley Red

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Saturday Feb 6, 2010 Hamley Red vs Balaklava White Balaklava Red vs Port Wakefield Blue Owen vs Riverton White Hamley White vs Tarlee

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Saturday Feb 13, 2010 Hamley White vs Hamley Red Owen vs Balaklava White Riverton White vs Balaklava Red Port Wakefield Blue vs Tarlee

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Saturday Feb 20, 2010 Tarlee vs Balaklava Red Port Wakefield Blue vs Hamley Red Riverton White vs Balaklava White Owen vs Hamley White

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Saturday Feb 27, 2010 Tarlee vs Riverton White Balaklava Red vs Hamley White Hamley Red vs Owen Balaklava White vs Port Wakefield Blue

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Saturday Mar 6, 2010 Balaklava White vs Tarlee Hamley Red vs Riverton White Hamley White vs Port Wakefield Blue Balaklava Red vs Owen

Plains Producer, Wednesday January 20, 2010

By John Glistak WWBA secretary Season form points to Hamley Bridge chalking up a win in what should be an intriguing clash.

Sitting in the wings will be Riverton, which is also eager to grab the double chance, if presented.

Its match against Wasleys, therefore, carries extra importance as Riverton also seeks to address the narrow loss it had against Wasleys earlier in the season.

The final match will see Mallala play Port Wakefield. Both sides still have a slim chance of making the four if all results go in their favour over coming weeks.

A very tight contest is likely if their tie earlier in the season is any indication.

Division One: Janauary 16 – Owen 86(12) (G. Harkness 32, B. Parker 25, N. Harkness 29) def. Hamley Bridge 53(0) (A. O’Brien 16, B. Smith 22, D. Rex 15); Riverton 89(11) (N. Rogers 28, B. Mullins 25, M. Griffiths 36) def. Port Wakefield 63(1) (R. McQuire 14, G. McPharlin 25, R. Murphy 24); Balaklava 82(10) (T. Clifford 28, P. Thompson 21, B. Taylor 33) def. Mallala 56(2) (K. Roberts 20, P. Furst 22, I. Stuart 14) Division One Standings – Hamley Bridge 96(152); Owen 90(104); Balaklava 74(99); Riverton 70(70) Mallala 48(-123); Port Wakefield 43(-123); Wasleys 37(-179) Division One: January 23 – Riverton vs Wasleys, Mallala vs Port Wakefield, Hamley Bridge vs Balaklava, Owen Bye

Div 2 sections finally settled BEN Bowman, of Wasleys.

2010 Div Two Red Program

1 Hamley Red 5 Port Wakefield Blue 2 Balaklava White 6 Owen 3 Tarlee 7 Hamley White 4 Riverton White 8 Balaklava Red Round 1 Saturday Jan 23, 2010

Hamley Red vs Balaklava Red

Tarlee vs Owen

Balaklava White vs Hamley White

Riverton White vs Port Wakefield Blue

After losing the round of bowls on January 9 due to excessive heat, bowlers were very glad much more pleasant weather conditions awaited them last weekend.

The Inter-Association Match planned for Sunday January 10 was also cancelled due to heat and will not be scheduled this season.

In Division One, the surprise result of the round was Owen’s comprehensive win over competition leaders Hamley Bridge by thirty three shots.

This win has given Owen a strong hold on second place with just six Division One matches left to play.

In other matches, both Balaklava and Riverton had comfortable wins against lower placed sides; both results helped widen the gap between the top four and the rest of the competition.

Wasleys had the bye for the round.

Readers will notice that the standings for Division One have been amended once again to reflect the new situation regarding byes and also take into account points that needed to be allocated for cancelled matches.

The feature match in Division One this Saturday will see Hamley Bridge host Balaklava.

In their previous encounter, Hamley Bridge held sway by fourteen shots.

On this occasion, Hamley Bridge will be keen to atone for their loss last weekend and, at the same time, widen the gap between itself and third spot, currently held by Balaklava.

With Owen having the bye this weekend, a Balaklava win will ensure that the gap between the top two sides and itself is a lot smaller, thereby increasing its chances of grabbing the double chance.

Auburn’s Barb Smith.

BALAKLAVA’S Kevin Catford watches the line of his bowl down the green.

The loss of the round of matches on January 9 was a great disappointment as the battle for top eight positions was well and truly alive.

Nevertheless, last weekend’s round of Division Two matches still had an impact on the final standings at the conclusion of the round robin.

Competition leaders Riverton White played eighth side Mallala Black; a match that was vital for the visiting side. A tight tussle ensued but eventually Riverton White gained the win by 14 shots.

Ninth side, Balaklava Red, upset the more fancied Balaklava White combination thereby displacing Mallala Black from the top eight.

In other matches, Owen and Tarlee both jumped up several positions following their victories over Hamley Red and Hamley White, respectively.

Port Wakefield Blue maintained their second position courtesy of their win over sister side Port Wakefield Gold.

Balaklava Blue and Riverton Black secured wins in the remaining matches of the round.

Division Two Standings have also been adjusted with the inclusion of points for the two rounds of cancelled matches due to heat.

So, with the conclusion of the round robin phase of the Division Two competition, the following sides move into Division Two Red – Riverton White, Port Wakefield Blue, Owen, Tarlee, Balaklava White, Hamley White, Hamley Red and Balaklava Red. Mallala Black, Balaklava Blue, Mallala White, Riverton Black, Port Wakefield Gold and Wasleys make up Division Two White.

Seven rounds of matches now remain in this portion of the season.

Division Two: January 16 – Riverton White 67(10) (J. Glistak 17, P. Kelly 21, R. Hannaford 29) def. Mallala Black 53(2) (K. McDonald 24, M. King 14, G. Donlon 15); Balaklava Red 72(10) (C. Cowan 23, K. Cottle 20, R. Hillman 29) def. Balaklava White 62(2) (M. Olsen 19, J. Olsen 23, C. Milton 20); Tarlee 74(12) (D. Meyers 27, D. Branson 23, F. Gorey 24) def Hamley White 45(0) (L. Stott 11, R. Morris 15, A. Fyfe 19); Owen 80(12) (L. Beaty 23, I. Freebairn 23, L. Hean 27) def. Hamley Red 64(0) (G. Schilling 21, J. Tily 21, J. Bell 22); Balaklava Blue 78(10) (R. McPharlin 31, B. Barr 24, K. Harkness 23) def. Wasleys 71(2) (J. Williamson 17, S. Edlington 32, J. Mc Donnell 22); Port Wakefield Blue 83(12) (L. Johnson 25, A. Williams 29, R. McGregor 29) def. Port

Wakefield Gold 55(0) (A. Carslake 23, T. Jones 15, T. Sharman 17); Riverton Black 87(10) (R. Schulz 37, P. Gates 27, B. Prime 23) def.

Mallala White 73(2) (J. Curnow 24, G. Forrest 30, B. Hill 19) Division Two Standings –Riverton White 109(92.25); Port Wakefield Blue 97(101); Owen 92(23); Tarlee 90(30); Balaklava White 86(43.75); Hamley White 84(97); Hamley Red 82(57); Balaklava Red 80(-49); Mallala Black 74(44); Balaklava Blue 72(1); Mallala White 70(-55); Riverton Black 55(-115); Port Wakefield Gold 50(-69); Wasleys 50(-149). n The opening round of Division Two Red will feature a number of very interesting match-ups.

Leaders, Riverton White, host secondplaced Port Wakefield Blue in their first meeting for the season due to their earlier match being cancelled due to heat.

Season form suggests a win for Riverton White in what should be a very tight affair.

Owen and Tarlee meet in a clash where Tarlee will be keen to reverse their earlier loss against their opposition.

Hamley Red had a very comfortable win over Balaklava Red in the last match before the Christmas break and will be eager to repeat the dose once again.

The final contest will see Hamley White travel to Balaklava White. In the opening match of the season, Hamley White proved too strong for Balaklava White with a similar result possible once again.

Division Two Red: January 23 – Hamley Red vs Balaklava Red, Tarlee vs Owen, Balaklava White vs Hamley White, Riverton White vs Port Wakefield Blue n Three matches will be played in the opening round of Division Two White.

Due to cancelled matches, Port Wakefield Gold has yet to play Riverton Black this season.

However, recent form suggests that Riverton Black may prove too strong in this encounter.

Wasleys host Mallala Black in a match where the visiting side will be eager to repeat their earlier win against their host.

The final match sees Balaklava Blue play Mallala White. In their previous match, Mallala White took the honours but on this occasion, a much tighter tussle is likely.

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SPORT v District 79.2. Handicap Results: M.Bialkowski 46.2, 49.2 (19) 118. D.Clarke 42.1, 49.4, (19) 115.

J.Samuel 50.5, 46 (13) 114. M.Challem 45.3, 48.3 (13) 114. C.Williams 45.2, 45.3 (18) 113.

E.Kanck 44, 45 (14) 113. C.George 46.5, 45 (17) 113. L.Scroop 40, 47 101. Cyclists & Torrens Valley F Class F Open: G.Hutchins 189, F Standard: H.Bradshaw 182, Sighters G.Hutchins 58/60. Handicap Results: D.Zerbe 85, 94 (39) 200. H.Bradshaw 92, 90 (28) 200.A.Norman 83, 84 (50) 200. G.Hutchins 97, 92 (15) 200. M.Williams 84, 92 (30) 200.

L.White 92, 87 (22) 200. R.Exom 75, 72 (48) 195. S.Mann 71, 87 (32) 190. C.Martins 85, 89 (v) 174. Phoenix F Class F Standard: S.Cowie 107, Sighters S.Cowie 10. Handicap Results: S.Cowie 54, 53 (11) 118. K,Neale 55, 48 (11) 114. R.Mousley 44, 54 (11) 109. Light River A Grade: G.Mincham 99.11, B Grade: T.Bickley 91.7, Sighters: T.Bickley 19.1. Handicap Results: G.Mincham 50.7, 49.4 (11) 120.

P.Bothwell 45.2, 46.4 (19) 116. R.Robertson 44.2, 47.2 (19) 114. T.Bickley 47.4, 44.3 (15) 113. B.Clark 46.3, 46.2 (14) 111. B.Wrightson 46.1, 47.3 (13) 110. Postal & Railways A Grade: R.Cunningnham 92.2, B Grade: M.Bethune 87.2, C Grade: M.Spendelove 86.2, Sighters: R.Cunningham 19. Handicap Results: M.Bethune 44.1, 43.1 (12) 99.

V.Synnsas 46.2, 45.2 (5) 96. R.Cunningham 44, 48.2 (4) 96. M.Spendelove 42.1, 44.1 (10) 96. A.McFarlane 42, 40.1 (13) 95. D.Barr 40.1, 44.1 (10) 94. T.Mackintosh 44.2, 43.3 (6) 93.

A.Bushell 40.2, 39 (13) 92. B.Phillips 38, 42.2 (10) 90. S.Giles 39, 40.1 (7) 86. P.Collins 43.3, 45.2 (v) 85.

was played at Balaklava. Lynne and Erika out played Ruth and Ellie by two hoops. Dulcie and Nancy had one of those days where they could do no wrong, which is a very rare occasion, making 199 hoops to Rob and Jenny’s 8.

Balaklava 36 def Clare 23. L.Sutton 10 def R.Loader 6, E.Engelke 7 lost to E.Hooper 9, N.Williams 10 def R.Stevens 3, D.Williams 9 def J.Stevens 5.

Results from January 13.

Clare walked all over Balaklava. Ellie just went ahead making a break of six in one turn, so after the break and making 12 had to let Rob catch up. Ruth and Jenny doubled Erika and Nancy’s score.

Clare 31 def Balaklava 18. R. Stevens 5 lost to L.Sutton 6, E.Hooper 12 def C.Reimers 5, R.Loader 9 def N.Williams 3, J.Stevens 5 def E.Engelke 4.

Bowls North East Mid week

Results from Wednesday January 6.

Clare Red 45 (10) def Balaklava 27 (0).

K.Clarke 27 def K.Harkness 11, R.Howes 18 def A.Chivell 16.

Snowtown 37 (8) def Brinkworth 32 (2).

R.Brand 21 def J.Goss 14, K.Kreig 16 lost to F.Groom 18.

Spalding 39 (10) def Clare Blue 34 (0).

G.Blaser 20 def J.Bradbury 18, G. Goodridge 19 def M.Pawelski 16.

Blyth 48 (10) def Burra 26 (0). R.Deluca 20 def R.Taylor 14, L.Mader 28 def C.Boston 12.

Results from Wednesday January 13.

Clare Blue 43 (10) def Clare Red 38 (0).

J.Bradbury 23 def R.Howes 19, R.Wurst 20 def K.Clarke 19.

Clare White 62 (10) def Snowtown 28 (0).

R.Brandt 29 def K.Kreig 16, M Pawelski 33 def R.Brand 12.

Burra 49 (10) def Spalding 18 (0).

C.Boston 29 def G.Blaser 8, R.Taylor 20 def G.Goodridge 10.

Blyth 47 (10) def Brinkworth 29 (0).

R.Deluca 24 def J.Goss 12, L.Mader 23 def P.Meyer 17.

Points % Burra 65 55.13 Clare White 63 56.10 Blyth 55 55.99 Clare Blue 53 50.26 Spalding 51 48.04 Clare Red 44 48.54 Balaklava 42 50.11 Snowtown 39 45.70 Brinkworth 28 37.42 January 20: Blyth v Clare White; Spalding v Brinkworth; Balaklava v Clare Blue; Clare Red v Burra; Snowtown - bye.

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Results from January 6.

Cyclists & Torrens Valley A Grade: P.Bradshaw 97.9, B Grade: J.Pinyon 93.4, Sighters: P.Bradshaw 19.2.

Handicap Results: P.Fry 48.3, 48.4 (5) 100.

G.Apthomas 44.2, 48.1 (8) 100. P.Bradshaw 48.3, 49.6 (2) 99. P.Finch 46, 45.2 (7) 98. P.Gale 49.2, 47.2 (2) 98. J.Pinyon 47.3 , 45.1 (6) 98.

K.Cellick 46.1, 47.5 (3) 96. F.Pinyon 46.2, 44.2 (4) 94. Phoenix A Grade: J.Samuel 96.5, B Grade: M.Bialkowski 95.4, Sighters: C.George

Over the Net Name: Hannah Hoepner Nickname: Spanner/Ranga/ Hannibal Reflector Play for: Balaklava Tennis idol: Sharon Hoepner If you could choose any tennis player to play mixed doubles with, who would it be? Lleyton Hewitt Tennis could be improved by: Ball boys in juniors, no net!

Highlight of tennis career so far: Being able to ace someone Funniest thing you’ve ever

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Match results, Thursday January 14.

Round 13 Auburn Black 36 (S Hean 16, H Williams 20) lst Saddleworth Blue 49 (R Richardson 22, B Schoenberg 27).

Auburn Red 28 (M Mount 19, M Parkinson 9) lst Robertstown Green 50 (D Kotz 24, S Kimpton 26).

Booborowie 38 (L Pearce 25, M Baldock 13) def Robertstown Gold 27 (L Mosey 10, R Wilksch 17).

Burra Gold 29 (D Broderick 13, K Maidment 16) lst Riverton Green 43 (C Greenslade 23, E Passehl 20).

Burra Green 40 (H Stockman 20, D Day 20) def Riverton Blue 30 (J Schroeder 10, M Keast 20).

Burra Red 29 (L Sutton 16, K Lomman 13) lst Riverton Black 39 (A Harrip 17, M Prime 22).

Hallett 35 (R Jaquet 21, D Kealy 14) def Mintaro 27 (W Folks 13, S Ettridge 14).

Saddleworth Gold 38 (C Haydon 21, C Reed 17) drew Tarlee 38 (J Rhode 19, S Molineux 19).

Spalding 44 (R Tohl 16, M Fleming 28) def Watervale 26 (J Ackland 19, P Walshaw 7).

seen on the tennis court: Danger and Lutha How would your friends describe you in one word?

Ranga What’s the best advice your parents have given you: “Watch the ball” If you were Prime Minister, what would you do? Kids wouldn’t have to go to school if it was over 39 degrees What would be a perfect evening for you? BBQ by a bonfire

Bring the family in for a meal after the game

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Mallala vs Hamley Bridge Match won by Mallala Mallala Batting M.Birchmore ct T.Smith b L.Slok.................. 4 R.Montgomery Not Out.............................. 59 K.Curnow Not Out...................................... 79 D.Cawrse................................................ DNB B.Montgomery........................................ DNB B.Martin.................................................. DNB J.Bowden................................................ DNB A.Fischer................................................ DNB B.Goudie................................................ DNB J.Charnstrom.......................................... DNB T.Cawrse................................................ DNB Extras 10 Total 1/151 Hamley Bridge Bowling Bowler O M W R J.Schahinger 6 1 0 43 L.Slok 5 0 1 33 A.Martin 1 0 0 4 A.McCabe 6 1 0 22 T.Smith 4 0 0 22 S.Butler 4 0 0 18

Results from Thursday January 14.

Pt Wakefield 57 def Balaklava Red 43.

B.McQuire 14 def F.Rowlands 13, M.Hayes 22 def J.Wood 17, H.Brown 21 def C.Goldney 13.

Owen 53 def Mallala Black 39. G.Wandel 12 def Y.Curnow 11, H.Hocking 16 def B.Roney 15, B.Harkness 25 def J.Curnow 13.

Mallala White 54 def Balaklava Green 36.

C.King 22 def L.Barr 8, M.Marshman 15 def J.Milton 12, R.Jenkin 17 def L.Harkness 16.

Balaklava Green 61 def Two Wells Red 32. K.Catford 14 lost to M.Gameau 20, B.Philip 24 def S.Hinckley 4, S.Welke 23 def B.Molloy 8.

Hamley Bridge 63 def Two Wells White 48. H.Bell 23 def D.Applebee 9, N.Bubner 25 def M.Burford 16, H.Gregory 15 lost to M.Maylin 23.

Premiership Table Owen 87 + 127 Mallala White 76 + 115 Mallala Black 67 + 86 Pt. Wakefield 57 - 16 Hamley Bridge 50 - 5 Two Wells Red 46 - 34 Two Wells White 44 - 57 Balaklava Gold 42 - 127 Balaklava Red 39 - 33 Balaklava Green 30 - 105

Match won by Dublin Dublin Batting J.Crosbie b J.McArdle.................................. 3 D.West ct S.McArdle b J.McArdle................ 9 R.Amor Run Out........................................... 0 S.Dalgliesh Run Out..................................... 6 B.Starr ct J.McArdle b R.Bushell................ 43 J.Chapman Run Out................................... 59 C.Mason ct J.Rundle b R.Bushell................. 0 J.Mason st S.McArdle b J.McArdle.............. 8 T.McArdle b J.McArdle................................. 3 W.Heslop Not Out....................................... 13 L.Walker ct H.Pym b M.Warnes.................... 4 Extras 21 Total 10/169 Long Plains Bowling Bowler O M W R M.Warnes 9.2 3 1 27 J.McArdle 9 2 4 34 M.East 4 1 0 14 T.McArdle 2 0 0 14 H.Pym 3 0 0 14 R.Calley 4 0 0 15 R.Bushell 5 1 2 17 G.Murry 2 0 0 13

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Hamley Bridge Batting S.Gregory b A.Fisher.................................. 21 S.Butler ct M.Birchmore b K.Curnow.......... 17 T.Smith ct K.Curnow b R.Montgomery....... 11 J.Schahinger b M.Birchmore...................... 18 A.McCabe Not Out..................................... 49 A.Marti ct B.Martin b K.Curnow.................... 5 J.Smitth ct J.Charnstrom b D.Cawrse.......... 5 L.Slok Run Out............................................. 0 A.Rademacher Not Out.............................. 14 J.Eastwood............................................. DNB S.Ireland................................................. DNB Extras 7 Total 7/147 Mallala Bowling Bowler O M W R B.Montgomery 6 1 0 10 A.Fischer 7 2 1 24 R.Montgomery 7 0 1 29 K.Curnow 10 1 2 31 M.Birchmore 7 1 1 25 D.Cawrse 3 0 1 21

Dublin vs Long Plains

Croquet Results from January 6.

After the Christmas break the first match

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Results of Senior Grade cricket played on January 16

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Results of A grade cricket played on January 2

Lower North vs Brinkworth Match won by Lower North Lower North Batting T.McPharlin lbw P.Meyer......................... 59 S.Rowland b W.Goss................................ 0 J.Mahoney ct T.Weckert b B.Pilkinton....... 8 P.Chivell ct M.Wiech b C.Hadley............. 10 D.Hill ct J.Wundke b C.Kreig..................... 8 J.Cowan lbw C.Kreig................................. 3 C.Marshall b C.Kreig................................. 2 B.McPharlin Not Out................................ 26 M.Fiegert ct C.Handley b P.Meyer............. 4 J.McPharlin b P.Meyer............................... 0 C.McPharlin Not Out................................. 0 Extras 11 Total 9/128 Brinkworth Bowling Bowler O M W R W.Goss 7 2 1 13 M.Wiech 6 2 0 5 C.Handley 9 2 1 22 B.Pilkington 9 2 1 12 P.Meyer 7 0 3 30 C.Kreig 5 0 3 19 N.Kreig 2 0 0 20

Brinkworth Batting N.Edwards ct H.Veich b J.Harkness........ 3 S.Minney Run Out B.Taylor b H.Veitch.. 15 S.Garrard Retired.................................. 51 L.Jaeschke LBW J.Harkness.................. 5 A.McGregor b R.Wandel......................... 6 K.Breckow Run Out J.Harkness.............. 5 N.Boyce b B.Taylor................................ 10 B.Fischer ct W.Dixon............................. 24 T.Shearer Not Out................................... 9 D.Garrard b E.Allen................................. 0 B.Boyce b S.Michael............................... 1 Extras 38 Total 9/167 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R J.Cowan 9 1 2 31 R.McPharlin 7.1 0 3 27 S.Rowland 9 2 1 23 C.Marshall 8 2 2 19 T.McPharlin 5 0 1 13

Results of A grade cricket played on January 9

Lower North vs CLARE Match won by Lower North Lower North Batting S.Williams ct. D.Giles b. K Reynolds....108 H. Battle ct. B,Napper b C.Ward............ 17 S.Rowland st D.Stutley b.B.Napper.......11 T. Moulds LBW b B.Napper..................... 2 K.Michalanney bowled K. Reynolds........ 5 P.Chivell ct & b. S. McDonald................ 10 D. Hill ct. S. McDonald b. A. Sorella ..... 19 A. Williams st. D. Stutley b. S.McDonald 4 A.Smith not out ..................................... 37 M. Figert Not out...................................... 0 Extras 9 Total 8/222 Clare Bowling Bowler O M W R S. Victor 7 - - 39 J. Negus 5 - - 40 C. Ward 4 - 1 20 B. Napper 4 1 2 20 D. Gilles 6 - - 35 S. McDonald 4 1 2 28 K. Reynolds 8 1 2 28 A. Sorella 2 - - 10

Clare Batting C. Ward ct. S. Rowland b. A. Smith....... 13 B. Napper bowled A.Smith.................... 13 D. Stutley bowled S. Rowland............... 42 G. Size ct. P. Chivell b. H.Battle ............. 3 K. Reynolds bowled K. Michalanney..... 43 S. McDonald ct. A.Smith b. S. Rowland 20 S. Victor not out....................................... 7 D. Giles LBW b. A. Willams................... 13 A. Sorella not out..................................... 9 J. Negus....................................C. Napper Extras 17 Total 10/180 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R A. Smith 8 1 2 15 D. Hill 4 - - 16 H. Battle 6 1 1 23 A. Williams 5 - 1 24 S. Rowland 8 - 2 30 P. Chivell 6 - - 48 J. McPharlin 2 - - 10 K. Michalanney 1 - 1 8

Results of A grade cricket played on January 16

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Balaklava Division 1 – Balaklava vs Hamley Bridge: G. Palmer, K. McPharlin, D. Damond, P. Thompson (sk). B. Olsen, O. Chapman, A.Chivell, T. Clifford (sk). A northcott, J. Roberts, S.Hawke, B.Taylor (sk).

White vs Hamley White: H. Hebisch, M. Roberts, N. Olsen, M. Olsen (sk). L. Day, S. Stewart, E. Cunningham, J. Olsen (sk). L. Braddock, B. Moffatt, J. Milton, C. Milton (sk).

Blue v Mallala white: 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).

Red v Hamley Red: T. Wittaker, N. Sampson, B. Philp, C. Cowan (sk). R. McDonald, D. Wittaker, L. Barr, R. Hillman (sk). L. Zerk, H. Philp, D. Beare, K. Cottle (sk).

Owen Division 2 – Owen v Tarlee – A.Wandel, D.Hartwell, R.Hill, P.Sullivan (sk). A.Tiller, K.Gould, D.Greer, L.Beaty (sk).

J.Robinson, C.Hocking, L.Hean, I.Freebairn (sk). Cars: A.Tiller, P.Sullivan, J.Robinson Reserves from: H.Hocking, G.Wandel.

stanley Cricket

Long Plains Batting H.Pym ct D.West b J.Mason.................. 27 S.Schulz ct&b B.Starr.............................. 1 R.Bushell ct T.McArdle b B.Starr............. 9 R.Calley ct J.Mason b R.Amari............. 33 M.Warnes b R.Amari............................. 21 S.McArdle b R.Amari............................... 5 J.McArdle ct J.Mason b S.Dalgliesh........ 1 M.East b W.Heslop................................ 15 T.McArdle b B.Starr............................... 20 J.Rundle Not Out..................................... 2 G.Murry Not Out...................................... 0 Extras 15 Total 9/149 Dublin Bowling Bowler O M W R B.Starr 7 1 3 19 R.Amari 10 1 3 33 W.Heslop 7 0 1 27 J.Mason 6 1 1 14 L.Walker 5 0 0 30 S.Dalgliesh 5 2 1 11

Lower North vs Brinkworth Match won by BRinkworth Brinkworth Batting P. Holmes ct. J. Mahoney b. J. Cowan.... 8 P.Meyer ct. D. Hill b. S. Rowland........... 79 A. McKenzie ct. M Higgs b. C.Marshall 61 B. Stringer ct & b. R. Darling................. 80 S. Krieg ct. B. Michael b.R. Darling....... 10 C. Hanley run out.................................. 12 M. Weich not out...................................... 1 D. Krieg not out ...................................... 1 L. Fuller..............................................DNB B. Pilkington.......................................DNB W. Goss..............................................DNB Extras 21 Total 6/275 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R J. Cowen 9 1 1 36 B. Michael 5 0 0 44 R. Darling 9 0 2 57 M. Higgs 7 0 0 34 S. Rowland 6 0 1 35 C. Marshall 7 0 1 40 R. McPharlin 2 0 0 21

Lower North Batting T.McPharlin ct P.Meyer b. B.Pilkington.. 56 A. Brackstone bowled M.Wrech............ 17 J.Mahoney ct B.Pilkinton b.W.Goss...... 38 S. Rowland ct. P. Meyer b. W. Goss........ 4 R. Darling LBW b. R. Meyer.................. 37 D. Hill bowled B. Pilkington..................... 1 M. Higgs b. ct. Pilkington b. R. Meyer... 13 R.McPharlin bowled B. Pilkington .......... 5 C. Marshall ct. P Meyer b. M.Weich...... 16 B. Michael ct. B.Stringer b. D.Mckenzie 27 J. Cowan Not Out.................................. 10 Extras 18 Total 10/234 Brinkworth Bowling Bowler O M W R W.Goss 9 2 2 36 M.Wiech 9 0 2 71 C.Handley 8 0 0 45 B.Pilkington 9 1 3 48 P.Meyer 9 0 2 26 A. McKenzie 2 0 1 6

Results of B grade cricket played on January 16

Lower North vs Blyth Match won by Lower North Blyth Batting R.Ottens ct A.Williams b A.Smith............ 0 J.Branson b L.Wright............................... 0 D.VanRuth ct M.Fiegert b L.Wright.......... 0 C.Andriske b A.Smith.............................. 5 S.Underdown ct M.Fiegert b M.Angel..... 8 M.Eime b A.Smith.................................... 2 T.Huxtable ct J.McPharlin b M.Angel....... 4 B.Moffett Not Out................................... 16 T.Eime ct T.Catford.................................. 0 T.Berry ct A.Smith b K.Michalanney........ 7 M.Shane ct T.Moulds b J.McPharlin........ 0 Extras 6 Total 10/48 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R A.Smith 8 5 3 6 L.Wright 5 3 2 6 M.Angle 6 2 2 12 D.Catford 4 0 1 9 J.McPharlin 2.2 0 1 6 K.Michalanney 1 0 1 6

Lower North Batting J.McPharlin lbw T.Huxtable..................... 1 M.Fiegert b T.Huxtable............................ 6 H.Battle ct J.Branson b S Underdown..... 6 D.Catford Not Out.................................. 24 L.Wright b S.Underdown......................... 0 A.Williams b S.Underdown...................... 6 K.Michalanney ct S.Underdown b T.Hux 0 M.Angel Not Out...................................... 6 Extras 5 Total 6/54 Blyth Bowling Bowler O M W R T.Huxtable 8 1 3 12 S.Underdown 8 2 3 34 M.Shane 1 0 0 7

Northern Light Women’s Bowling Association

Premiership Table

Side

Saddleworth Blue Robertstown Green Riverton Green

Burra Green

Auburn Red

Robertstown Gold Riverton Black

Riverton Blue

Tarlee

Burra Red

Spalding

Burra Gold

Auburn Black

Booborowie

Saddleworth Gold Mintaro

Hallett

Watervale

Points 74 71 66 65 62 56 56 55 55 51 48 48 44 40 39 39 35 32

Shots +/(-) 104.25 105 40.25 54 73 35.5 (20) 5 0 (42) 13.75 (11) (11) (21) (53) (77) (72.75) (123)

Plains Producer, Wednesday January 20, 2010

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‘Long range’ spray warning Farmers around Clare and surrounding areas have been urged to carefully consider their summer spraying to avoid accidentally damaging grapevines.

PIRSA Biosecurity rural chemicals project manager, Peter Willmott, said spraying summer weeds with phenoxy herbicides could cause damage to grapevines several kilometres away.

But by employing a number of simple steps, farmers can ensure they work responsibly and avoid unnecessary damage to neighbouring grape growers.

MrWillmott said all phenoxy herbicides, including low volatile esters, amines, MCPA and triclopyr could drift in certain conditions.

It is a legal requirement to follow label directions, and the conditions contained on 2,4-D labels are most appropriate to ensure spray doesn’t drift and cause damage.

Mr Willmott said there were other recommendations

that may not appear on other phenoxy herbicide labels, but should be followed.

These are: • Use coarse droplets (air induction of other low drift nozzles); • Spray when the wind is between three and 15km/h; • Spray when the wind is blowing away from the grape growing areas.

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are exceeded. It is something we as growers would like to avoid in these tough economical times.�

Mr Nicholls said a few simple steps were all that was required to make sure damage did not occur.

Mr Willmott advised farmers not to use flat fan nozzles. “Traditional flat fan nozzles produce fine droplets,� he said.

Spraying summer weeds with phenoxy herbicides could cause damage to grapevines several kilometres away

Clare Region Winegrape Growers Association president, Frank Nicholls, said spray drift could cause serious damage to the vines. “This damage can be particularly intense in younger vineyards,� he said. “If vines uptake the chemicals, this can cause chemical residue issues down the track, and fruit can be rejected by wineries if maximum residue levels

“Up to 30 per cent of the product may not even reach the target weeds, but can remain suspended in the air or evaporate in warmer summer conditions. “Instead, properly set up air induction or other low drift nozzles that produce coarse droplets will do the job effectively, get the chemical onto the target weed and not create the fine droplets that can drift and cause damage.�

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Farmers should not spray when the wind is less than 3km/h because some wind is needed to settle droplets onto the target. “Spraying in still conditions enables very fine droplets (mist) to remain suspended in the air for longer, potentially travelling long distances before settling,�

Mr Willmott said. “Those spraying at night should ensure a consistent wind is present, and stop when there is no wind.�

At the other end of the scale, farmers should not spray when the wind is more than 15km/h as strong winds create turbulence and move the fine droplets long distances very quickly.

Wind gusts are often twice the average wind speed.

Mr Willmott advised spraying when the wind was blowing away from the general direction of grapevines. “Fine droplets can travel several kilometres,� he said.

Herbicide damage of any sort can be reported to PIRSA on 8226 0528.

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BALAKLAVA

Fight against Gorse starts

Northern and Yorke NRM board has secured funding to carry out a targeted Gorse control program on landholders properties in the Lower North of the region.

The board is targeting infestations in and around Clare, Armagh, Sevenhill, Waterloo and Marrabel.

Gorse is recognised as one of the 20 weeds of national significance.

It is considered to be one of Australia’s worst weeds due to its invasiveness, potential for spread and agricultural and environmental impacts’.

It is an evergreen plant which can grow to three metres in height. It can re-shoot from root fragments and plants can produce huge numbers of seeds which can remain dormant in the soil for up to 30 years.

This weed also provides shelter for rabbits and foxes and infests native bushland.

Controlling the plant will result in a reduction in the spread of this weed, a reduction in shelter for pests such as rabbits and foxes.

It will also give native plants more space and light to grow.

If you have Gorse on your property and would like to participate in this control program please contact Lower North Authorised Officers Mel McDermid on 0418 804 280 or Lauren Burdett on 0428 429 321.

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NYNRMB authorised officer, Lauren Burdett and State Herbarium weed taxonomist, Chris Brodie, inspect a gorse bush in the Clare area.

Contact Shayn 8862 1222

Grain group calls for research help Farmer groups and rural advisors are being sought to help communicate climate research to grain growers.

This is part of a new initiative by the Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) to better communicate with growers about the climate variability and climate change research they fund. “Growers see both their peer groups and advisors as credible sources of information,� says science communicator Jenni Metcalfe, whose company, Econnect Communication, is working with GRDC to help get information about the research to growers. “There are many farmer groups out there working together to manage climate variability and change. We want to hear from them and rural advisors, whether they be private consultants, government advisors or retail agronomists.�

A 2008 GRDC survey found local contacts and support networks are growers’ most trusted

sources of information and advice and have a big influence on farm management decisions.

Agronomists were found to be the most trusted source of information or support services for farm businesses, with more and more growers using their services. “We can provide advisors and farming groups with the information and tools to help them communicate the research to individual grain growers,� Ms Metcalfe said. “But we are looking to them to tell us how we can provide these services.�

Farmer groups and advisors who want to participate will have opportunities to work with GRDC’s researchers and communicators. • Register interest by completing a short questionnaire at: www. climateadvisors.net.au before the end of this month. Participants can also choose to receive quarterly email updates about GRDC’s climate research and participate in an on-line discussion forum.

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The Way

We were 5

YEARS AGO January 2005

•Tarlee’s Frank Gorey was named Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council’s Citizen of the Year for the southern area.

10

YEARS AGO January 2000

•Balaklava’s Carly Smith and Riverton’s Sarah Hill were placed in the top six per cent in the state for year 12 results, with scores of 94.75 and 96.25 respectively.

20

YEARS AGO January 1990

•Balaklava High School student Kerrie Whiting was the only student in the state to score 20 in School Assessed Subjects (SAS) music.

Diary& COMMUNITY

• Jan 17-24: Tour Down Under Breakaway Festival, Clare Valley.

• Jan 18: Water Awareness begins, Balaklava swimming pool.

• Jan 21: Adelaide Plains Road Safety Group meeting, Two Wells.

• Jan 26: Australia Day breakfast, Stockyard Reserve, Brinkworth.

• Jan 29: Water Awareness 10th year celebrations.

• Feb 5: Blyth Tennis Club Twilight Senior Social Tennis; Blyth Paper drive.

• Feb 6: Blyth Kybunga cricket club quiz night and goods and services auction; Balaklava paper drive.

• Feb 10: Tidy Town Balaklava group meeting, CWA Hall.

• Feb 11: Tidy Towns Balaklava meeting.

• Feb 12: Shamus Liptrot fundraising dinner.

• Feb 13: Balaklava Tennis Club Bash for Cash Doubles night.

• Feb 28: Balaklava Tennis Club Junior Tournament.

• Mar 5 - Blyth Tennis Club Twilight Senior Social Tennis.

• Mar 7: Clean Up Australia Day - Brinkworth 9am at community shelter

The origins of our national anthem Do you ever think about our national anthem and its origins?

The older generations will know that it used to be God Save the King/Queen, depending who was on the throne, but did you know that the first moves to replace it date back to the 1820s?

John Dunmore Lang published an Australian Anthem and an Australian Hymn in1826, and was an early advocate for a distinctively Australian anthem.

Carl Linger, a South Australian, wrote Song of Australia in 1860, which we all used to sing at school.

In 1929, Song of Australia was suggested as a possible national anthem by the Prime Minister of the day, and it remained a favourite with many Australians, being on the shortlist of possibles when a national poll was taken 117 years after it was written.

Peter Dodds McCormick’s of-

Heritage Highlights

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fering of Advance Australia Fair dates back to the 1870s – it was first performed in Sydney in 1878 and an amended version of it was sung by a 10,000 voice choir at the inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia on January 1, 1901.

In 1907, the Australian government awarded McCormick 100 pounds for his composition.

McCormick died in 1916 and his composition became free of copyright in 1966.

The debate surfaced numerous times over the next few decades, with Australian Broadcasting Commission competitions in

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1943 and 1945, followed by the Commonwealth Jubilee celebrations competition in 1951 which was won by the Henry Krips composition, This Land of Mine.

The 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne sparked more debate about having a uniquely Australian anthem, but it took until 1974 for a public opinion poll of some 60,000 people to be undertaken, in which three songs were offered: McCormick’s Advance Australia Fair, Banjo Paterson’s Waltzing Matilda, and Carl Linger’s Song of Australia.

Advance Australia Fair polled 51.4%, with Prime Minister Gough Whitlam announcing that it would become our national anthem.

After more intense political debate, a national poll was conducted in 1977 with over seven million people issued with voting papers.

From the list of four possibles (which also included God Save the Queen), Advance Australia Fair was the clear winner (43.2%) but there was still a lot of opposition to a change, and it took another seven years before the Governor General officially proclaimed that God Save the Queen would be designated the Royal Anthem (to be played at public engagements in Australia attended by the Queen or members of the royal family), and that Advance Australia Fair would be our national anthem.

Some of the words were changed, including the first line, but most of it is still as McCormick wrote it.

Many other patriotic anthems and songs have been written since the first settlers arrived in 1788 – it would be interesting to resurrect some of them.

Perhaps this could be a challenge for a local choral group?

PET CARE

Supported by Balaklava Veterinary Service. Phone: 8862 2088 Leaving your dog behind when you go away is always a wrench but there are many options for all budgets, from basic yet good local accommodation, to action packed country getaways and luxury slick city pads.

Dog Hotels have large rooms with full-height, solid-built walls, full/part glass doors, or windows.

This creates a quiet, calm, balanced environment, feels secure, is spacious, and lets in lots of natural light. They are likely to have fewer dogs, and provide a more tailored and personal service – this means special requests can be catered for. Dog Hotels are the closest to a home environment – but with added comfort comes added cost.

Kennels have partially open pens built with

Balaklava Stitch Joint CROSSWORD

Kennelling your pooch partition walls or panels, mesh/bars above, and mesh/bar doors – this creates an open environment where dogs can see, smell and hear everything but can lead to higher stress for more sensitive dogs.

The higher the walls, the more secure a feeling is created. Active, healthy and confident dogs will fare better in kennels.

Nervous and more sensitive dogs should be

boarded separately, ideally in a building or section with similar dogs in smaller numbers, or a separate kennel.

Debbie Higham, manager of the five star luxury pet resort Paw Paws says that pets are happiest when their owners have prepared them well.

She says, “Before you leave your pet with anyone, make sure that he is in good health, has had

Good News Ken Packer

“The Lord is long-suffering and abundant in mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression.”

Numbers 14.18.

n The Church notices published below are supplied by local churches and will continue to be repeated weekly as a service directory. Churches should advise us of any changes immediately – or in the last week of the preceding month. Please advise changes by emailing lisa@plainsproducer.com.au

all its vaccinations and that it is protected with a treatment to kill and repel fleas and ticks, flies and other parasites that can be picked up in an environment with other dogs so close by.

“Just as you would prepare your children for school by giving them precautionary medications, make sure you consult your vet to find out about treatments for your dog and you have ample supplies of your pet’s medications.”

Did you know

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D In Denmark there are twice as many pigs as people.

D A giraffe can clean its ears with its 50cm (20 in) tongue.

D A group of geese on the ground is a gaggle - a group of geese in the air is a skein D The South American giant anteater eats more than 30,000 ants a day.

•From: www.didyouknow.org

MONTHLY CHURCH TIMES n The Church notices published below are supplied by local churches and will continue to be repeated weekly as a service directory.

Churches should advise us of any changes immediately – or in the last week of the preceding month. Please advise changes by emailing lisa@plainsproducer.com.au

January 24

January 31

A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am

A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am

anglican Balaklava..............9am & 7pm Hamley Bridge......... 10.00am Goyder...................... 7.00pm

anglican Auburn...................... 9.00am

CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.......... Mass 10.30am Pt Wakefield.......Mass 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am

Excavator For all your: ✶ Post hole boring and mini ✶ Trenching ✶ Footings skidsteer ✶✶Septics Levelling & more!

Kanga loader

Limited access & confined areas generally no problems!

BALAKLAVA STITCH JOINT

2-6 Howe Street, Balaklava (opposite Mill Court) - Phone: 8862 1074

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Community church Pinery........................ 9.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am

CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava......... Liturgy 9.00am Pt Wakefield.......Mass 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................ 9.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am

LUTHERAN Balaklava.................... 9.00am

LUTHERAN Balaklava.................... 9.00am Auburn..................... 11.00am

UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells................ 10.30am Owen Comm............. 9.30am Hamley Bridge......... 11.00am Windsor .................... 9.00am Balaklava.................... 9.30am Nantawarra..............No service Lochiel....................No service Pt Wakefield............... 9.30am

UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells................ 10.30am Owen Comm............11.00am Hamley Bridge.......... 9.15am Windsor .................... 9.00am Balaklava.................... 9.30am Nantawarra..............No service Lochiel....................No service Pt Wakefield............... 9.30am

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Car Cut & Polish I can cut & polish your car to near re-spray quality

Mid North Sand 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

3 Colour paint protection 3 Chips & scratches repaired

Peter & Cathy Agnew - Lochiel Rd, Blyth Phone/Fax: 8844 5154 Mobile: 0429 445 154

Excellent in paint repairs

Accommodation

For this mobile service to your home or work contact Don 0447 053 561 or A/H 8528 6188

Chemist

Balaklava Bed & Breakfast

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: Monday - Friday 9am to 5.30pm, Saturday 9am to 12noon

Working for all insurance companies & providing quality finishes & service

SUPPORT

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Child Care

Digital TV

va y a l k a l a B Baker

Balaklava Community Children’s Centre

Open 7.45am-5.45pm Mon-Fri Playgroup Wed mornings 9.30-11.30am 15 Scotland St, Balaklava Ph.8862 1251

32 George Street, Balaklava Ph 8862 1355 Balaklava Town Hall

SUPPORT

Available For Hire

LOCAL

Balaklava Town Hall

3Weddings 3Parties 3Events 3Meetings

Business

Phone: 1300 655 224

Concreting

Butcher

Marc’s PGK Concrete Meats Grey or Coloured

Master Builder Ass.

•Garage Floors •Driveways •Verandahs •Paths

Lic No BLD198659

34 George Street, Balaklava

$

250

Phone 0400 153 114 or 8867 1218

Earth Moving

Bobcat Service • Bobcat and tipper truck • No job too small • Free quotes Contact Rodney Clark (m) 0428 310 406 (a/h) 8864 5016

SUPPORT

LOCAL

Contact Peter 0414 993 072 A/Hrs 8862 2192

Business

Bus Hire

Concreting

Earthworx

REDBANKS CONCRETE • Adelaide to Broken Hill Passenger Service • School charter •Sports transfers & social clubs Ph: 8285 6900 Fax: 8285 6998 Mobile: 0427 300 073 Web: www.busesrus .com.au

Cabinet Maker Kym & Julie McPharlin, Proprietors

Mack’s Cabinets Quality kitchens - built-ins vanities - modulars. Free measure and quotes.

Many patterns and Colours to choose from!

• Driveways & Footpaths • Foundations • Shed Floors •‘TEXCRETE’- Pattern Pave Concrete

2-6 Howe St, Balaklava - Ph 8862 1074

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(P) 8862 2127 (M) 0407 608 445

SUPPORT

LOCAL

Business Electrician

Waratah Earthworx

3Bobcat 3Tipper 3Excavator 3Excavations 3Trenching 3Civil work 3Rubbish removal 3Site levelling 3Hole boring / cartage 3Slashing

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

SUPPORT

Engineering

Fencing

LOCAL Computer Services

3 Carpets, vinyls, blinds & awnings.

3 Selection of woven rugs.

3 Free measure & quote.

❋ Repairs & Rewiring ❋ Safety Switches

Grant Fisher 8862 1988 or 0407 807 123

Carpet Supplies

‘We Cover the Country’

❋ Wiring ❋ Installation

Will add rustic charm to any property!

Business

Balaklava Stitch Joint

‘A’ Class Electrician

13 Railway Tce, Balaklava Phone 8862 1795 A/h 8862 1799 - Gary Mobile 0428 391 146

John Nemet - 0408 896 523

Phone 8862 1166 Mobile 0429 642 120 A/H 8862 1001

Sandgate Street, Balaklava, PO Box 252

Electrician

Balaklava

For friendly service and quality guaranteed, call in and see Marc and staff.

Phone 8862 1041

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Digital TV aerial Installation installed including labour

For quality care & education

Nicholas Mathew 8520 2555 Greg McLean 8844 5044

Phone 8862 2050

Bakery

Open Monday - Friday: 6.30am - 5.30pm Saturday: 7am - 11.30am

✦ Specialists in Apprenticeships/Traineeships ✦ Labour Hire & Permanent employees ✦ We cover all industries & occupations

For: 3 Crash repairs 3 Car detailing 3 Windscreen replacement

Business

•Childcare •Pre-School •Playgroup

Statewide Group Training & Mid State Employment

Balaklava Crash Repairs

Phone 8862 1274

Proprietors A.Rosser, B.Wiltshire, M.Rowett

Contact 0408 086 019 (M) 3 Fisher Street, Balaklava SA 5461

Employment

Crash Repairs See Simon & Philip Taylor at

Lic No. A000 1347

Abrasive Blasting

9 Howe Street, Balaklava Ph: 8862 1977 Fax: 8862 1997 Email sales@plainsproducer.com.au

Incl GST

Lic No’s: PGE 2045 & ACRS: A001510

Reach 7000 readers every week $ by placing your business on these pages

for just

Mid North Computer Services Built to order from top quality brands

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Laptops Desktops Printers Upgrades

30 George Street, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 2409 Business Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Cunninghams Balaklava Railway Terrace, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 2158 Email: cunbal@rbe.net.au 3Air Liquide 3liquid arc, 3welding equipment 3 welding gases

GENERAL ENGINEERS Engineering

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

For all your rural & domestic fencing needs

ANDREW ROWE Fencing Contractor - NANTAWARRA -

Phone/Fax: 8864 2220 Mobile: 0429 642 221

Fencing

The Fencing Bloke Mark Gardner Ph: 0428 109 842 - Mallala

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Balaklava Shearing Shed

Sheds & Roofing

Printing

Motor Vehicles

Holden Specialists Since 1930

Upmarket salon with cheap country prices

Andy’s Sheds & Roofing

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• Kiddies haircut corner • Beauty & private waxing room

v Service

21 Edith Tce, Balaklava - Ph 8862 1629

v Genuine GM Holden Parts

Hairdresser

Cutz ‘N ’ Curlz

Hair & beauty

Custom Verandahs Don’t be left with ink on your hands, Leave that to us!!

Balaklava Motors

◆ Cuts ◆ Perms ◆ Colours ◆ Spray tans ◆ Ear piercing ◆ Waxing ◆ Eye brow & lash tinting

• Domestic • Industrial • Rural • Commercial • Yorke Peninsula • Mid North

Mob: 0419 038 948

PHone: 8862 1030

19 Wallace St, Balaklava - Ph:8862 1441

Insurance David Lester Insurance Agencies

SUPPORT

Newsagency

Balaklava Newsagency

LOCAL

Solid Plastering

Mick Madigan

BLD Lic. 46967

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

Business

•Specialising in solid plastering of all types •Licenced applicator of Dulux / Unitex textured coatings •Cracks professionally repaired 26 Years Phone 0407 399 019 Experience

Landscaping

Painter

Rural Supplies

Stock Agent

For all general insurances • ANZIIF (Snr Assoc), C.I.P • Agent for: CGU Insurance Ltd

Phone 8862 1549 any time

Cousins

Garden Supplies

Open Days

T.A Redden

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Painter

• Soils & sands • Firewood • Sleepers • Landscape barks • Rubble & metals • Decorative mulches • Concrete products • Garden rocks • Stones & pebbles Gawler ➞ Main North Road

Cousins Garden Sup.

Rocla

Tiver Rd

Muno

Lic No. R27142

WH Treverton

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Painter & Decorator

• Water Wise Planting • Water Saving Irrigation • Design• Paving • Retaining Walls • Lattice • Screens

• Call for all painting & crack repairing • New & older homes and renovations

Wayne Petney 0413 037 074

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

Pool Chemicals Bird Seed Redwing Boots & Clothing Poly Pipe & Fittings TRANSPORT

15 Railway Tce, Balaklava Free Quotes Mobile: 0417 889 753 BLD Lic No 219551

Lawns & Gardens

BALAKLAVA Phone 8862 1866

FERTILIZERS CONCRETE

Mid North Salt Damp Solutions

Peter Harcourt & Co Corner of George & Scotland St

MICK 0407 3999 019 or DARYLE 0417 870 624

Phone 8862 1728

Plumber

Screen Printing

Timber Supplies

• All general plumbing • Water filters • Competitive Rates • Pensioner Discounts Ph: 8862 1285 Mob: 0418 896 808

Prompt Reliable Service

Mechanical

Embroidery & Screen Printing Specialist Lic. No. PCL 5676

BLD Lic. 190584

Peter Thompson Plumbing Contractor

ABN 58321498535 BLD Lic. 203080

Plumber

Balaklava Diesel & Tyre Service 39 ShortTerrace, Balaklava Phone 8862 1273 or 0417860 822 (A/H)

•FREE no obligation quote

• Taxation consultant.

• Accounting & computer services.

Phone: 8524 21 17 Mobile: 0409 093 560

3 General Home Maintenance 3 Industrial & domestic 3 Repairs of all types

Agents for BOC

13 Wallace Street Ph. 8862 1571, Fax 8862 2096 Taxation

• Free measure • Design service All building • Supplier of treated pine materials delivered • Trellis • Decking• Sleepers to your door • Gyprock • Doors • Posts

Maintenance

◆ All Air Conditioning Work ◆ Tyre Sales & Repairs ◆ Specialist diesel mechanic

Your own local store!

Salt Damp Solutions

The Number 1 treatment for curing rising salt damp

Brenton Hissey (m) 0403 018 911 (p) 8525 2572 A/hrs (e) brent_chez@hotmail.com

Mobile: 0417 870 624 Phone / Fax 8844 5214

Supermarket

Phone/Fax 8862 2284

Painter

Make your dream garden a reality

Maintenance

Rural Supplies

J.C. & A.J. Shepherd

Phone Terry on 0407 077 992 7 Yorsdale St, Balaklava PO Box 20

Landscaping

Daryle Forbes

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

and Rural Merchandise

• Free Quotes

Tiver Road, Evanston South Phone: 8522 5122

Balaklava Agency Ph: 8862 1333 Fax: 8862 1007

Rain Water TANKS

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.

SUPPORT

LOCAL

Plumber

Septic Tank Cleaning

Ford motor vehicle dealers

•General automotive repairs •RAA service.

•New cars, used cars, light commercials, •Parts and service.

1 Edith Terrace, Balaklava Phone 8862 1477 Plains Producer, Wednesday January 20, 2010

Phone: 8522 6504 Fax: 8523 2009

Lot 9 Kelly Road, Willaston

Business

McCracken Ford

R & M Timber Supplies

• Let us customise a design for you • Installation service is available • Huge range of timber & hardware at discount prices

Lic. Nos. R18279, SR18279, 4662.

Member of the Master Plumbers Association

Motor Vehicles

Pergolas - Carports - timber decks

Allan Garrard • Septic Tank Cleaning • Grass & Lawn Cutting Ph: 0439 500 961 28 Victoria Road, Clare

Tree Lopping

A cut above the rest

OUT ON A LIMB 3 Experts in tree lopping with 20 years experience 3 Licensed and insured including large trees 3 Cherry picker, mulcher and stump grinder Will beat any written quote

Phone: Brad 0458 253 952 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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Stick your neck out!

Everard Central 356.13ha “Red Rock” 880.18acs

Emu Awards Supported by

600

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Sound Cropping & Grazing Property!

• Only approx 20km west of Blyth; enjoying a 350mm rainfall

• The Adelaide Plains Emu Awards are open to people who live or work in the regional communities of the Wakefield Regional Council and District Council of Mallala or township of Virginia.

• Nominees may be an individual, business, organisation/community group, event or project.

• To be eligible, you can be nominated or nominate yourself within ONE category only. The nominee must complete a maximum of 300 words on the appropriate nomination form.

• Nominees and nominators should attend the awards ceremony.

• The selection panel reserves the right to redirect the nomination to another award category if it is considered more suitable.

• The selection panel will have the final decision and no correspondence will be entered into.

• All nominations remain the property of Adelaide Plains Marketing Inc.

Entries close 5pm MONDAY February 2 at 5pm.

Criteria: All categories are judged based on their excellence and recognisable efforts which have placed them out of the ordinary and must have occurred during the period December 2009 and January 2010. Leadership and inspirational qualities will need to be shown. o Individual: For a person who has made a significant contribution by way of doing something out of the ordinary. This contribution may have been for the person himself or herself or for the community at a local, state or national level. o Community Group: For not-for-profit organisations/volunteer groups and community groups which have worked on a community-based program which has extended their abilities and provided a positive difference to their local or regional area. o Business: Recognises a business which has grown its output and created employment through being innovative and having a different approach, making it stand out and be seen as taking steps to grow. o Event: Recognises an event which was focused on making the region look at itself in a different light by being innovative and creative. o Support material: You may attach some additional material, but no more than three A4 pages. Press clippings, photographs, flyers etc are acceptable but have to be copied onto A4 size paper.

Please do not bind or staple information – use paper clips. o Awards Presentation: All entrants and nominators will be invited to the Adelaide Plains Emu Awards presentation at a venue in March to be announced soon. o ENTRY FORMS: Available from Wakefield Regional Council office, Scotland Place, Balaklava, or its website, www.wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au o Send entries to: The Plains Producer, 9 Howe Street, Balaklava 5461

Entries close MONDAY February 2 at 5pm

BALAKLAVA

• Solid 3 bedroom home • Established gardens • Great location, close to shops • Priced to sell

Enter the Adelaide Plains 2010 ...

Cash prize to the overall winner, donated by Churches of Christ Life Care

www.jackredden.com.au

• Fer tile red/grey slightly undulating agricultural soils (568acs), balance strong grazing country • Affordably priced, mains water connected, cyclone & barb fenced in 5 paddocks • No extra expenditure required with only improvement a 2 stand shearing shed & yards.

> Expression of Interest close February 26, 2010 (Unless sold prior)

Elders Real Estate Clare

Ph: 8842 2998 Rob Stephens 0407 715 862

Mid North Conveyancers In association with: • Jenkins Anderson Allard, Solicitors • Greg Anderson LL.B, Solicitor • Kim Shaw J.P., Registered Conveyancer

$220,000

BOWMANS

$112,000

Whitwarta

$239,000

• 3 bedroom maisonette • Ideal investment • Timber floors, high ceilings • Corner allotment

The Quiet Country Life

• Approximately 1 acre of land there’s a lot to offer, this stunning 3 bedroom home • 2 way bathroom, formal lounge, walk in pantry, open plan kitchen / family room • Outside features front and rear decks, enviro cycle to keep the garden watered.

• Established gardens all round and carport.

• An old cottage could be converted into an ideal alfresco/outdoor living space.

BALAKLAVA

$165,000

BALAKLAVA

$139,000

• 4/5 bedroom home • 1278m2 allotment • Close to schools • Vendor wants it sold

• 3 bedroom timber home • Quiet spot within easy walk of local shops • Low maintenance home • Huge carport • Secure fencing

> Property Transfers > Business Settlements > Leases > Plans of Division > Family Farm Transfers > All LTO Applications

190 Main North Road, Clare

8842 1154

RLA2162

BALAKLAVA PHYSIOTHERAPY Darren Davey & Rodney Burgess Also visiting

Mallala & Two Wells Physio appointments and enquiries

8862 2200 or 0419 842 228

8 North Street, Auburn SA 5451 P: 8849 2444 F: 8849 2419 E: mnconveyancers@bigpond.com

Massage Therapist Kylie Button 0428 359 394

Don’t just stop termites …eliminate them!

•Millipedes •Spiders •Rodents •Bees •Weed Control •Flies

Servicing Country SA

Outback Pest Control John Giles Ph/Fax 8842 3566

Lower Light

Septic Suckers 7 Days Service!

Butch Bennett Crash Repairs Pty Ltd

Phone Roger: 0428 419 133

EPA18322

‘Complete crash repair centre”

Specialist Auto Repairers ★ Digital imaging for speedy insurance claims ★ Windscreen replacement & repairs ★ Plastic welding ★ Tilt towing 24 hours

414 Main Nth Rd, Clare Phone: 8842 2810 Fax: 8842 3851 Email: bbar@chariot.net.au

Quality Approved Member

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Chiropractor Dr Daryl R Brown Consulting Fridays 9am to 1pm at Balaklava Ambulance Station For appointments phone

8853 2088

Specialist in Acupuncture

•I.V.F. • Arthritis • Bad Backs • Depression • Chronic Fatigue • Sinusitis • Most health funds Ph: (08) 8849 2060 - Mob: 0417 492 065 Top of Henry Street, Auburn, South Australia 5451

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• Late model car • Air conditioned • Dual controls Teaching Universal vehicle on-road Driving School tests (VORT)

PEST & WEED CONTROL Specialising in the eradication of ...

P: 8528 5336 M: 0409 525 452

Waratah Earthworx

•Bobcat •Tipper •Excavator •Excavations •Trenching • Civil work • Site levelling •Cartage • Slashing / mowing • Hole boring •Rubbish removal • Driveways • General earthworks Balaklava and surrounding areas

Contact Grant Fisher 8862 1988 or 0407 807 123

✓ Flies, Fleas, misc. pests ✓ Rats & Mice ✓ White Ants ✓ Cockroaches ✓ Spiders ✓ Weed spraying

Health Comm. Lic. No. 12

trades & services directory

FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTES

Main North Road, Clare Phone: 8842 2001 A/h: 8844 5041 Toll Free: 1300 856 263 Mobile 0418 859 195

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*Or for a maximum of 9 weeks. For the first 32 words. Excludes items sold by businesses from shop or home. The Plains Producer reserves the right to refuse this offer to any adverts it deems not to meet this criteria. Accounts incur an addition fee of $6.60.

Coming Events

Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council

Australia Day Breakfast An invitation is extended to all residents to attend an Australia Day Breakfast and Awards presentation at the following locations listed, on Tuesday January 26, 2010 Clare: Maynard Park, 8.30am (If weather is inclement) Clare Town Hall Riverton: Riverton Recreation Ground 8.30am Saddleworth: Saddleworth Institute 8.30am Auburn: Centennial Park

8.30am

Roy D Blight Chief Executive Officer

Shamus Liptrot

Charity Dinner & Auction Balaklava Town Hall Friday February 12, 2010, 6pm Guest Speaker…

Mark Ricciuto Compere…

Anthony Lamond Plus 3 other Comedians Cost: $50 Full bar facilities Tickets selling fast at Balaklava Newsagency Payment needed by February 1.

Celebrations for the District Council of

Mallala’s 2010 Australia Day Breakfast Tuesday January 26, 2010 8am at the Two Wells Community Centre

Australia Day is the nation’s day to celebrate what’s great about Australia and being Australian.

• Two Wells Red Cross providing a cooked breakfast, for a gold coin donation • Presentation of Citizenship Awards and Certificates is programmed for a 9am start.

• Completion of formal activities is anticipated by 10.00am ALL WELCOME

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Coming Events

★Blyth

50th Wedding

Cinema

★

15 Moore Street, Blyth SA (opp. Medika Gallery)

• Up (PG) ★ ★ ★ ★ Animated/Family, All Tickets $5 - Thurs 21, 2pm - Fri 22, 8pm • Clare Valley Film Festival Info at www.clarevalleyfilmfestival.com - Sat Jan 23, sessions at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 5pm, 8pm. $7 - $10 or $25 for a day pass.

Book or receive more info - ph Ian Roberts 8844 5175 - Sun Jan 24, 2pm – 1.5 hrs of best of Festival Short Films - Wed Jan 27, 8pm – 1.5 hrs of best of Festival Short Films - Fri Jan 29, 8pm - 1.5 hrs of best of Festival Short Films • G-Force (PG) ★ ★ ★ Animated/Family, All Tickets $5 - Fri Jan 29, 6.15pm - Sat Jan 30, 6.15pm • Year One (M) ★ ★ ★ Comedy, Jack Black, Michael Cera - Sat Jan 30, 8pm - Fri Jan 5, 8pm

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Tickets: •Adults $10 •Con/Stu $7.50 •Child $5 •Family tickets $25 (2 +2) extra child $2.50 3 Full Dolby digital surround sound 3 Candy bar 3 Air Conditioned BOOKINGS 8844 5175 - (between 2pm - 5pm)

Blacket Grace & Colin invite their friends to celebrate their anniversary on Saturday February 6, 2.30 - 4.30pm at Pinery Hall. No gifts. But a small plate of afternoon tea is welcome.

Best Wishes Barb would like to wish Tracy Baker every success in her new venture at Balaklava Bakery. A very big thank you and happy New Year to all the wonderful customers over the last 12 months. And to Jess, Tania, Michelle, Amy & Alicia thanks for your support. A wonderful crew.

Death Howell - Maxwell George Passed away peacefully at Mallala aged 93 years.

Much loved husband of John (deceased). Loving father and father-in-law of David & Debbie. Grandpa to Tanya, Megan, Lauren and James. Great-grandpa of Jayden, Aisha and Ella. Reunited with the love of your life. Forever in our hearts

Return Thanks

Australia Day Sunday Service Sunday January 24 9am at Balaklava Lutheran Church Harris street, Balaklava • Followed by an Aussie morning tea

For more info contact Jim Bryan 8862 1031

gregory, John. We sincerely thank our relatives and friends for all their kindness, love, help and support given to us recently for the loss of our dearly loved husband, father, father-in-law and Pa. From Judith, Andrew, Trudy, Jessica, Candice, Zoe and Daniel; Ian, Cath, Teagan and Mitchell; Simon and Michelle. Please accept this as our personal thanks.

Coming Events

Clare Valley

Family Fun Australia Day Tuesday January 26 From 11am - 6pm at Clare Oval

• Live music • Stalls • Kids soccer & cricket • Jumping castle • Volleyball • Roller skating • Bar olympics for adults

• Food & drink • BYO umbrella & picnic blankets • Entry gold coin

Stall holders wanted contact Bronwyn 0435 041 391

Proudly sponsored by The Clare Sports Club & The Valleys Lifestyle Centre

Thank you

For Sale

Thank you to all who asked about Geoff’s progress after his recent lifesaving operation, to do with a latent medical condition and under the circumstances, he is progressing well.

Thanks to Balaklava Uniting Church and St. Peters Glenelg congregations, for including Geoff in their prayer lists and to others who may have done so.

Special acknowledgement to the amazing medical staff, doctors, surgeon and teams at Wesley and Prince Charles Hospitals in Brisbane. We are forever grateful. Chris and David Lester and family.

Beef Calves heifers and steers, 1-3 months, $195$350 each. 7 Hereford steers, 3 months $275 each. Adelaide Hills.

Phone 8389 1169.

For Sale 1985 Holden Barina. Needs love and care reg BPD 368, $500 o.n.o. Phone 0425 881 204.

1996 Commodore wagon, automatic, good condition, XJR 707, $7,500. Phone 8527 2011.

1997 Toyota Camry sedan, V6, 5 speed, white, power steering, air conditioning, exc-cond, 173,000, $7,500 o.n.o. rego WMX 753; 10 x 6 ft tandem trailer w/canopy, good condition, $3,500 o.no. rego TTT 043; Leyland boxer 6 cylinder diesel breavertail tray w/ramps, good tyres, $2,500 o.n.o. rego UEU 168. Phone 8864 2220 or 0429 642 221.

2000 Mitsubishi Canton tarpliner. Reg XLZ 486. $18,900 ono. Ph 0425 881 204.

2006 Nissan Navara. Turbo diesel. 41,242km, 5 new tyres, factory snorkel, bullbar and towbar. Excellent condition. $27,500 o.n.o. phone 0428 120 669.

2008 Kia Rio, auto, low km’s, six months rego, air conditioning. Excellent conditioning, reg no. XSD 641, $12,500. Phone: 0419 621 557.

Balaklava High School has good quality oaten hay 5x4 rolls at $65 including GST and small square tritcale hay at $5 including gst. Ph: 0417 768 303.

Boat 5.25 Pongrass waverider, half cab, Garmin GPS, all safety equipment, Mackay drive on trailer, 90HP oil injected Evinrude motor, $8,800. Phone Sean 0428 859 852.

BOOKS still available.

District history of South Hummocks, Nantawarra and Beaufort from author.

Rex Penna 8862 1518.

Camping gear - 2 burner gas stove $20. Jackaroo camp oven with 2 burners, gas bottle (never used) $80. Wild Country double bunk $50. Ring 8862 2334.

Car: Falcon EF, white, dual fuel, reg no WVO 428, reg till 3/10, 2 new tyres, needs head gasket, $1,000 o.n.o.

Phone 8520 2257.

Car Ramps, large tilting type, portable, will take large 4wd. Service your vehicle and clean underneath it! Only 2 sets available.

P.O.A. Phone Paul 0408 877 769.

CARAVAN 21 foot Heavy Duty Off Road van in showroom cond. Spacious shower, separate toilet, w/machine, aircon, patio awning, QS bed. Suit permanent living or adventure travel. Satellite TV, flat screen, DVD/radio sound system, solar power, gas/electric HWS & fridge, full oven & stove. Only 30km since new! Save $10,000 off new van cost.

Priced for immediate sale at only $59,500. YHZ375 Phone 0428608900 or email dcraike@bigpond. com for photo.

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2003, 2 litre auto, black, factory chrome pack (wheels, grill etc), tinted windows, leather trim, heated seats, cruise, a/c, power steering, air bags, CD, 11,000km, excellent condition, always garaged, Reg. PTKRUZR $17,950 o.n.o. Phone 0412 887 040 or 8528 6225.

Furniture - one wooden telephone seat 1940’s $60 ono. Solid cedar wooden chest of drawers with swing mirrors $500 ono.

Plush leather electric chair, barely used $900 ono.

Call after 6pm. Phone: 08 8264 0873.

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Coming Events Port Parham Sports & Social Club

Australia Day

BBQ Lunch

H Entertainment in front bar - Phil King H 12 noon H $7 H Australia Day raffle, win a BBQ and a slab of beer - tickets $1 each, drawn 3pm

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Public Notice

For Sale

BOAT: Classic wooden clinker 5.6m in good cond.

Kubota 6.5hp diesel. Varnished timber mast and small sails (main and jib), easily rigged. Restored, but used regularly at The Pines. Built by McFarlanes in 1950. Trailer braked, with new axle, wheels and bearing buddies. A wonderful and rare maritime gem, all set for the Stansbury wooden boat regatta! $5,500. View in Balaklava.

Ph: 0428 444 005 or 8862 1616 after 7pm.

VOLUMETRIC CONVERSION OF CLARE VALLEY WATER LICENCES The Department of Water, Land & Biodiversity Conservation invites Clare Valley Water Licence holders to attend an information session on Volumetric Conversion on: Thursday 28 January 2010, 7.30pm at the Clare Valley Motel – 74a Main North Road, CLARE. For further information please contact Water Licensing on (08) 8463 6874.

WALABI011349

Electric lifting chair, red leather recliner. Excellent condition, $700 o.n.o.

Phone 0400 885 277.

Hay, Oats and Barley in small bales - $4.50 per bale from the paddock.

Delivery extra. Phone/Fax 08 8849 2115.

House - 3 bedroom, Two Wells township, large block, $287,000. Call Neil 0407 396 840 to view.

Horse float single. $900 o.n.o contact 0419 821 609 or bkcowell2002@yahoo. com.au.

HQ ute, runs well, body needs work with aluminium bull bar, $500 o.n.o. Phone 8862 1078.

Large 9 piece pine dining room setting, table 2m x 1m, good condition, $600 ono, phone 0423 395 443, or 8527 2067.

Motorbike KTM 250cc 2006 SX-F, awesome bike, looked after, comes with oil, new scotts goggles, gloves, stand, shift riding pants and t-shirt, and racing boots. Fantastic condition, $6000 o.n.o.

Phone 8862 1131, mobile 0412 463 194.

Miniature Fox Terrier pups for sale. Great Christmas present for kids. 7 weeks old and ready to go on Xmas Eve. 2 female 1 male. Black and White.

Beautiful puppies. $200 ea Phone 0438 862 759.

NEC 14 inch colour TV, remote, ideal for bedroom or van, $60, Phone 8862 1420.

Retravision - computers, cameras, ipods, appliances, Telstra dealer, air conditioning, wiring and repairs. Phone 8862 1552.

Stained wooden trailer, good condition, 6 x 4, needs rego, $600. After 5pm phone 8863 1204.

Toyota Camry 1993, wide body exec, 5 speed, excellent condition, regularly serviced, VKN333, $2,700 ono Phone 8528 6495.

Two seater sofa as new, green fabric, $140. White 2 door child’s wardrobe with drawers inside $10, Dublin.

Phone 8529 2320. two single ensemble beds, as new. $100 each. Phone 8862 1581. Can deliver to Balaklava.

Want something different for Christmas or birthdays?

Why not consider homemade knives. Phone 8862 2360 or 0407 577 054 for details.

Whipper snipper $100; mower (not working) $50; 6 small Persian carpets, 3 red, 3 green $25 each; 1 small pedestal table $25; 2 portable colour tvs $80 and $50. Phone 0428842-471.

Community Consultation

COUNCIL BY-LAWS The District Council of Mallala is seeking public comment in relation to the draft By-laws: By-law No 1 – Permits and Penalties; By-law No 2 – Local Government Land; By-law No 3 – Roads; By-law No 4 – Dogs; and By-law No 5 – Moveable Signs.

A Draft copy of the Bylaws are available for viewing at the Mallala Principal Office, 2a Wasleys Road, Mallala, the Two Wells Public Library, Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells or Council’s website www.mallala.sa.gov.au Comments must be in writing / email and must be forwarded to Steve Bateman, steve. bateman@mallala.sa.gov.au or mailed to PO Box 18, Mallala 5502 by 5pm Friday February 12, 2010.

Public Consulatation As part of planning for the Rural Addressing System and other changes within the District Council of Mallala, Public Consultation sessions have been organised.

LEWISTON • Rural Addressing System 7pm - Tuesday February 9, 2010 Two Wells Golf Course, McPharlin Road, Lewiston MALLALA • Rural Addressing System • Load Restrictions -Wasleys Road, Mallala • Development 2 Wasleys Road, Mallala 7pm - Wednesday February 10, 2010 Council Chambers, Redbanks Road, Mallala DUBLIN • Rural Addressing System 7pm - Tuesday February 16, 2010 Dublin Institute, First Street, Dublin TWO WELLS • Rural Addressing System • Load Restrictions - Drew Street, Two Wells 7pm - Wednesday February 17, 2010 Two Wells Community Centre, Old Port Wakefield Rd, Two Wells All interested members of the public are invited to attend and provide input into any of the subjects listed above.

Further enquiries may be directed to Andrea Humphrys, Infrastructure Coordinator, on (08) 8527 2196 between the hours of 8am and 4pm weekdays.

John Tillack Manager, Infrastructure & Engineering Services

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New Meeting Structure At its 21 December 2009 meeting, Councillors supported the implementation of a new meeting structure that will come into effect in the February 2010 round of meetings.

The main changes include: • Formation of two (2) new committees that report to Council

- Strategic Infrastructure and Planning

Committee

- Strategic Community and Governance

Committee • A revised timetable of meetings dates

o 2nd Monday of each month – Strategic Infrastructure and Planning Committee

o 3rd Monday of each month Strategic Community and Governance

Committee

o 4th Monday of each month – Ordinary Council Meeting All meetings are to commence at 6:00pm and will be held in the Council Chambers, Redbanks Road, Mallala.

• The Ordinary Council meeting will retain the Public Forum section, where community members can raise issues with Council, but will now be held at 7:00pm

Situations Vacant

technician A central Victorian agricultural machinery manufacturer requires a technician to service the South Australian Yorke Peninsula region.

Applicants should have experience or qualifications in one of the following fields.

Mechanics, machinery servicing, auto electrics, general farming or similar fields.

Duties would include machinery service and maintenance, troubleshooting, technical support and machine setup on delivery.

This position will run on a part time basis and would be ideal for an individual who is self employed in one of the above fields.

Applications close January 29, 2010 To receive an information pack, please send your application to:

Jonathan Roberts

1-3 Morang Crescent

Mitchell Park, Vic, 3355

Driver

Dangerous Goods Permanent full time position Hunts Fuel, Jamestown is seeking a confident, reliable and self-motivated individual to deliver petroleum products and lubricants to customers in the Lower/Mid North Regions.

The successful applicant will have good communication skills, hold a HC Class Driver Licence and hold or be willing to obtain a Danger Goods Licence. Previous tanker driving experience and/or knowledge of the local area will be highly regarded.

Please forward an application outlining your relevant skills and experience to:

Kylie Clogg

Hunts Fuel

PO Box 42

Jamestown SA 5491 Applications close at 5pm on Friday February 2010

FREE SUPPORT AND ADVICE TO GAIN SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT In the Yorke, Copper Coast, Barunga and Wakefield regions. ***Some Conditions Apply***

Please call 8821 3340 accustomconsulting@gmail.com This project is an initiative of the Government of South Australia as part of South Australia Works in the Regions and has been developed in conjunction with the Yorke Regional Development Board

PAYROLL OFFICER ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A FULL TIME POSITION? DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO HANDLE A VARIETY OF COMPLEX TASKS? Statewide Group Training is seeking an enthusiastic person with experience in all facets of payroll.

This position will involve: • Being a team player • The responsibility of producing a large weekly payroll • Award interpretation • Acting as second in charge to the Senior Payroll Officer Excellent prospects for advancement within the company. If you think you have the skills, then we would love to hear from you. Applications close on Friday January 22, 2010.

For a more detailed Job Description contact:

Marie Lauriston

on 8844 4008

or send your resume,

addressing the application to: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

STATEWIDE GROUP TRAINING

PO BOX 60

BLYTH 5462 Previous applicants need not apply

QSE Officer • High Profile Renewable Energy Project • 6-9 Month Contract • Residential Role This well respected organisation is an internationally recognised and respected leader in providing renewable energy solutions and is currently seeking a highly organised and career driven individual to drive Quality, Safety and Environment initiatives at their construction site in South Australia.

Reporting to the Site Manager this role is principally responsible for ensuring excellent delivery of Safety Standards and initiatives throughout the lifecycle of the project(s).

• Conducting Site Inspections and safety & environmental checks • Ensure QSE systems are implemented effectively on site • Conduct and coordinate all Quality and Health & safety training • Ensure compliance to workplace HSE and local legislation • Develop and maintain an excellent relationship with all o n - s i t e c l i e n t s H S E Ad v i s o r s a n d / o r H S E Representatives • Goods receipting of all parts and components on site, including meeting all deliveries on site and safe escort of transport vehicle to required area • Ensure all documentation requirements and obligations as required under the contract are adhered to • Management of Subcontractor Safety This position will be residential and based on site with no FIFO option.

You will have a Diploma in OH&S or Cert IV as a minimum qualification and have worked on remote sites working with contractors within the construction industry. Please call George Tsolakides or Harry Kyriacou on (02) 9615 5303 to discuss further in confidence. To apply please email your résumé to george.tsolakides@randstad.com.au

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Three bedroom stone home. Fisher St Balaklava.

Walking distance to town facilities. Available from Feb 1. $190 per week plus bond. Ph. 0419 821 609.

Poultry Farm Worker. Beaufort area. Casual position 4-5 hours per day. Staff must be fit and reliable.

Contact Brenton on 0419821609 or forward details to bkcowell2002@yahoo.com.au

Garage Sale

Lost VINTAGE Position

Laboratory Technician

Public Notice

Wanted to Buy HORSES unwanted, top prices, cash, any types, Ph 8524 3640 or 0414 546 217.

UTE - aluminium or steel tray, any make or model, any condition. Phone 0427 461 437.

Work Wanted CONTRACT slaughtering is our speciality at our quality assured. Snowtown Abattoirs for butcher shop farmers and every day people. Serving all areas.

Phone 8865 2162.

Shearer available. Pet/ hobby sheep. Reasonable rates. Ph: 0448 486 659.

Production Supervisor Bottling Operations - Full Time Taylors Wines Pty Ltd is a progressive family owned company situated in the picturesque Clare Valley, producing premium wines for the domestic & export market.

BBQ gas burners (4 in a row), Salter Springs / Balaklava Road - January 7. Phone 8862 1172.

cash today for caravans boats and trailers, any condition 0411 758 655

Situations Vacant

Taylors Wines Pty Ltd is a progressive family owned company producing premium wines for the domestic and export market.

Taylors Wines is seeking applicants for a Laboratory Technician position to contribute to the effective management of the company winery by providing technical assistance to the cellar, vineyard & bottling departments.

Applicants should have previous laboratory experience and be willing to undertake further training as deemed necessary by the company.

The applicant should be willing to work shift work during vintage and when required to meet customer requirements.

Senior Winemaker Taylors Wines P.O. Box 90 Auburn S.A. 5451

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, the key objective of the position will be to efficiently and effectively lead a team in the operation of bottling equipment.

The successful candidate should have at least a basic knowledge of the Wine/Beverage Industry and must possess a high degree of mechanical aptitude. We are looking for an active team leader who can support and encourage team members. He/she must have a high level of self motivation; have good personal presentation, committed to high standards in wine quality and knowledgeable in OHS Policies and procedures in the workplace. It is expected that he/she are certified or will undertake appropriate qualifications such as but not limited to AQF4Frontline Management and must be a qualified and licensed Forklift Operator.

SITE ADMINISTRATOR

Our client, Vestas Wind Technology are the world’s leading supplier of wind power solutions with more than 39,000 wind turbines installed world wide. They currently have a full time fixed term (12 months) vacancy for a Site Administrator at their new Waterloo Wind Farm.

Position: Reporting directly to the Site Manager, the Site Administrator will provide critical administration and coordination support during the construction phase of the project.

Key Accountabilities: x Provide PA & administrative support to all site personnel x Manage spare parts inventory x Maintain local accounts and invoicing x Compiling confidential correspondence, reports and minutes x Adhering to all site health, safety and environment policies and procedures Essential Criteria: Intermediate skills in MS Office alongside strong coordination skills and an ability to develop professional relationships.

Experience working within a site/trade/industrial environment would be highly regarded as is proven highly developed problem solving skills. This position will require some travel to Melbourne and other sites for a comprehensive training program.

A PD is available upon request.

Please forward your application letter and resume

by COB 30th January 2010, quoting ref: 10/58.

Applications to Barbara Burford, Career BOSS Suite 3, Kaiser Stuhl Building, Beckwith Park Tanunda Rd (PO Box 503) Nuriootpa SA 5355 T: (08) 8562 2122 F: (08) 8562 3034 E: admin@careerboss.com.au www.careerboss.com.au

Applications close January 22, 2010

We have a number of casual positions so why not give us a call??

• • • •

Andreas Reisinger andreasr@taylorswines.com.au Taylors Wines Pty Ltd PO Box 90 AUBURN SA 5451

Closing date: Friday February 5, 2010

Looking for work?

Situations Vacant

Poultry Farm Worker

Garage sale - 23/24 January 9am-2pm. 23 Calaroga Street, Mallala. Deceased estate. Household contents.

CASH for cans and bottles, Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Tce, Owen. Wed 10-5; Sat 10-1 or by appointment. Ph 8528 6307.

PHONE: 8862 1977 EMAIL: sales@plainsproducer.com.au FAX: 8862 1997

Situations Vacant

For rent Horse agistment available, Balaklava area. Safe yards with shelters, use of round yards and feed shed.

Plenty of area to ride in.

Phone 8862 1178.

House for rent, Balaklava.

Neat and tidy 3 bedroom home. Double garage, ducted a/c and more. Ph: 0410 371 536

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Uniforms supplied and laundered Full on the job training Good team environment Immediate start

BTG Australasia is a division of an international specialty pharmaceutical company. The company produces hyper-immune ovine serum for the manufacture of pharmaceutical products by its parent company in the UK. The company’s operation is licensed by the TGA and has two sites in South Australia, one in Mintaro in the Clare Valley, the other at Rosedale east of Gawler.

The Company is seeking to fill a number of casual vacancies for Sheep Production Operators who will become active members of our sheep production team.

The successful applicants will require:

• Previous experience in sheep handling preferred

• A strong attention to detail as documentation plays an important

part in this role

• Good communication and numeracy skills

• A strong work ethic

• Basic computing skills So if you want to be part of an energetic, hard working team of people please phone Salvador Redden on 0417 885 043 for further information.

Applications (including resumes) can also be forwarded by email to:

Mrs. Lisa Inglis

Human Resources Manager

BTG Australasia Pty Ltd,

aurecruitment@btgplc.com Applications close January 29, 2010 Plains Producer, Wednesday January 20, 2010

OFFICE MANAGER / BOOKKEEPER Our company is a leading fertilizer supplier and we currently have a vacancy for an experienced Full Time office manager/Bookkeeper.

Reporting directly to the general manager you duties will be: • Overseeing accounts payable/receivable • Data entry • Payroll • Reconciliation of bank accounts and general ledger • Management reports • Assisting with budgets, cash flows and forecasts • Preparation and lodgment of BAS, PAYG, Payroll Tax, Workcover and other returns • Managing the month end process and associated reporting requirements • Maintain project quality controls • Finance and Insurance solutions • Manage office personnel • Assistant to the general manager The successful applicant is expected to have proven experience in a similar role, be able to work independently, possess good verbal and written communication skills. Must work well in a team environment and possess a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks.

Remuneration will be dependant on skills and experience.

Applications and resumes will be kept strictly confidential and can be forwarded to:

Attn: Megan McArdle

Agfert Fertilizers Pty Ltd

PO Box 260

Balaklava SA 5461

Alternatively you may email to megan@agfert.com.au

Closing date for applications is 5pm February 5, 2010

Data Entry CASUAL – THREE DAYS PER WEEK DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO HANDLE A VARIETY OF COMPLEX TASKS? Due to some expansion within the payroll department, Statewide Group Training is seeking someone who is keen and can be flexible in their hours of work. They should also have experience in all facets of payroll.

This positions will involve: • Being a team player • The responsibility of producing a large weekly payroll • Award interpretation • Dealing with a wide variety of people Possibility of becoming part time permanent, with excellent prospects for advancement within the company. If you think you have the skills, then we would love to hear from you. Applications close on Friday January 22, 2010.

For a more detailed Job Description contact:

Marie Lauriston

on 8844 4008

or send your resume,

addressing the application to: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

STATEWIDE GROUP TRAINING

PO BOX 60

BLYTH 5462 Previous applicants need not apply www.plainsproducer.com.au

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