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Town v council battle keeps lingering on:

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Rain is the name of their game! THEY had the brollies out at the footy and netball last weekend – and there were plenty of smiles too! Hamley Bridge youngsters Jack Merrit, Zane Golding and Tom Dubsky just managed to keep out of the rain beneath their battered umbrella as soaking rains continued throughout the district. Farmers, anxious to get seeding started, were out in paddocks – but as you can see, not everything goes to plan. Nathan Parker managed to sink the air seeder past the axle into soft soil on his Pinery farm. He was forced to remove the seed box and find a second tractor to help haul it out, fortunately without damage. Seeding then continued before halting a second time when a truck loaded with fertiliser became briefly bogged. “It’s all part of farming,”said Nathan. This year the rain will hopefully serve more than one purpose with farmers hoping to get a break from

hunting mice as the recent rain makes an impact in breeding. According to Shayne Faerhmann of Landmark Balaklava, the timing of the rain has been the perfect start to the growing season.

“After the last week, things are looking excellent,” he said. “We’ve probably had enough rain for short term.” Shayne said dry conditions around the Port Wakefield area had until

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with Wallbridge and Gilbert” over alleged inconsistencies in reports to council and residents. Residents were given a further boost when two Port Wakefield community members were added to a working party to tackle the town’s CWMS problems. The working party, devised at last week’s council meeting, also consists of representatives from Wallbridge and Gilbert, contractors Diverse Civil and Commercial Projects and WRC, repesented by Ms McCarthy. An earlier recommendation by council to leave connection points as provided was revoked at last week’s meeting when council voted to conduct further investigations by contractors and council to address concerns raised by residents. Council staff and elected members had toured the area by bus on Monday, May 17. At the jam-packed meeting, residents again voiced concerns about the scheme and Richard Pain was given the opportunity to summarise problems. n Continued page 3

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Disgruntled Port Wakefield residents packed into Wakefield Regional Council chamber in a fiery meeting played out before television cameras. The confrontation with council was orchestrated by residents to bring outside attention to alleged problems with Port Wakefield’s Community Wastewater Management Scheme (CWMS). Residents were accompanied into the chamber by some of Channel Seven’s Today Tonight crew at last Wednesday’s council meeting, as residents reiterated their disapproval of the project, where many connections points have been placed in impractical locations and pegs moved without consultation. And in recent developments, it has been revealed an employee of engineers Wallbridge and Gilbert was removed from the project by the company following a number of issues. Wakefield Regional Council (WRC), environmental services manager, Elca McCarthy, told the Plains Producer council had “raised concerns

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Tour takes in top spots Residents celebrating District Council of Mallala’s 75th anniversary enjoyed a half day bus tour of the district including Verdale Olives Estate, Lower Light swing bridge, Dublin anti dump statues, Port Parham and two laps of

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Some of the tour participants are pictured at the start/finish line in front of the bus. From left are Marcus Strudwicke, Yvonne Howard, Carolyn Cordon, Robin Trevilyan, Barbara Lightburn, Lynette Seccafien, Di Henwood, Lindsay Baker, Barbara Parsons, Bain Corston and Laura Parsons.

the Mallala motor sport park racing track. The event helped locals celebrate District Council of Mallala’s 75th

anniversary, with a group of about 15 enjoying the leisurely tour. The group stopped at Verdale olives estate for

morning tea and Port Parham sport and social club for lunch, before returning to Mallala and Two Wells.

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Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) deferred public discussions of costs awarded against council in the Peter Evans’ land case at last Wednesday’s council meeting. Council voted the item be deferred to the end of the council meeting to be discussed as a private, confidential item between council until further notice. As council continues to analyse and discuss legal advice provided by both council’s and Mr Evans’ lawyer, WRC chief executive officer, Phil Barry, said the public would know the amount of court costs awarded against council in the “near future”. Under provisions of the Local Government Act 1999, section 90 states a matter may be kept confidential until court action is completed.

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Maitland paid least For the first time, electors will have a say on how much their councillors are paid by lodging submissions to a State government remuneration tribunal. The most poorly paid mayor of all councils from the larger Mid North is Wakefield Regional Council’s (WRC) mayor James Maitland. Mayor Maitland’s allowance is $12,512 while mayor Allan Aughey of Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council is paid $22,800. Mayor Maitland remained tight-lipped

about the revelation, but said other points needed to be taken into consideration such as the size of council’s budget, travelling expenses, number of electors per councillors

and the geography of the area. The setting of councillors’ allowances is an annual event when councillors vote on their own pay rises. However parameters are set in the local government act. Mayoral allowances are set at a higher rate than councillors, which are currently a maximum of $15,000 a year. Each council determines how much it will allocate to each elected member. Electors have until June 4 to lodge a submission.

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A new sporting facility in Angle Vale valued at $4.1 million and significant drainage works in Angle Vale and Virginia will be included in the City of Playford’s draft budget for the 2010/11 financial year. A major priority for council is ensuring the city’s presentation is at an acceptable level by community standards. Council is budgeting to deliver a total of $111.4 million in service to the Playford community.

This also includes $66.8 million in ongoing service delivery and $44 million capital works program. The draft council plan included $3.6 million of new services over five years to meet the needs of a fast growing city and improve the physical presentation of the city. Council is asking the Playford community to have their say on these plans between May 19 and June 15, so council can make the most informed decision.

Rain the name of their game • From Page 1 The mid north and Adelaide Plains were among some of the wettest areas of the state after stormy weather hit early last week. In the week from Monday, May 24 – 31, Clare received 93mm of rain, while Hoyleton and Auburn received 74mm and 75mm respectively. Other towns in the district also had their fair share of wet weather. Balaklava– 49mm Snowtown– 66mm Port Wakefield–65mm Saddleworth–54mm,

Brinkworth–53mm Blyth –58mm Hamley Bridge– 50mm Mallala – 49mm Two Wells–40mm Tarlee–43mm Riverton–52mm Owen–20mm Kapunda–42mm Buckland Park–41mm While rain came as a blessing for many farmers, the lightning caused blackouts in several locations in the mid-north and Yorke Peninsula, including Blyth, Snowtown and Paskeville.

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NEWS v District Horizon Christian School year 12 drama students put on a show to remember as they took to the stage for their senior drama production at Balaklava Town Hall last Friday. Students dazzled the audience with their impressive acting skills. Written by Pat Cook, the play was entitled ‘In Praise of Miss Brown’ and was directed by the school’s senior drama teacher Hannah Simmonds. The play was set in America in the 1960s and focused on a man who looks back on his time at high school, and in particular his English teacher who supported and inspired him. Mrs Simmonds said the play had hopefully given students a new outlook on their schooling years. “The play’s story line has also allowed students to be grateful for those people who encourage and inspire them,” she said. The production was a way for students to appreciate working together. Some year 10 and 11 drama students also helped as production crew. Moderators from SACE were present to grade GENDER blending in this scene from the Horizon play. From left, front, Marni Greenshields, Madison Whittaker the students. and Zoe Clark. Rear: Maddison Veitch and Shannon Mudge.

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CWMS costs ‘moved to landowner’ • From Page 1 At the jam-packed meeting, residents again voiced concerns about the scheme and Richard Pain was given the opportunity to summarise problems. “There is obviously a problem with the Port Wakefield CWMS as you would have seen on May 17 while touring the township of Port Wakefield,” Mr Pain said. “There is a lot of frustration and confusion by residents. I believe the mayor asked what could be done to overcome these problems? “Well, before you can fix a problem, you must first admit there is a problem and then ask, how do we fix it?” Mr Pain said as he addressed council. “There was no reason

for location pegs/points to be moved as there was no benefit to the design and no construction difficulty that I could see. “It only changed the cost factor. It moved the cost from the scheme onto the landowner,” Mr Pain said. With several cheers from the public gallery, council was again underfire in the on-going saga. However, Mayor James Maitland and councillors allowed Mr Pain to continue to present his case. In another outburst, Port Wakefield’s resident Jan Roberts used public question time to raise more concerns about the overall state of the town. “The streets are disgraceful. The town will disappear,” Ms Roberts said.

PORT Wakefield resident Richard Pain addresses Wakefield Regional Council, watched by a packed gallery and a television crew.

We will listen – with logic, says council Wakefield Regional Council this week said it would continue to listen to concerns of residents and investigate any problems. “I will consult with people. But if the result they want is not practical to implement then there’s not much more council can do,” Ms McCa-

rthy said. “I care for people’s wellbeing and feelings. “I do really feel for the people on low incomes in the community and their financial concerns. “They can apply for dispensation to connect to the scheme, subject to their existing system meeting certain

criteria. Via state concessions for pensioners, it will automatically receive reduced effluent rates,” she said. Council adopted a policy in July last year for dispensation or extension of time to connect to enable this matter to be considered on merit via formal application.

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Ms McCarthy said council needed to be logical and practical about the situation they face. “It’s not practical to knock on 333 people’s doors because many will be absent. “We have been trying to make contact with as many concerned residents as we

can and if anyone still has concerns they should contact staff at the office,” Ms McCarthy said. The Advertiser also covered the story in last Thursday’s edition, reporting disgruntled residents were facing bills of up to $15,000 to connect to the system.

A rate rise can be expected for residents in District Council of Mallala (DCM), but not as much as first predicted. Rates will increase by 5.6 per cent in the next financial year, compared to the initial 6.4 per cent increase predicted in a draft budget. DCM chief executive officer Charles Mansueto said the rates would not increase as much due to the growth figures being higher than first expected. Council’s 2010/11 draft budget shows an average rate increase of $65. Those in general farming and coastal zones will experience the highest increase of about $83 to $1416. Coastal areas and settlement zones will have the lowest rise of $39 to $751. Before adoption of the budget on June 28, the draft will be subject to public consultation until June 15. There will be a meeting on June 15 at Two Wells Community Centre to allow public comment, while written submissions can be forwarded to council by 5pm that day. • Two Wells is one step closer to an upgrade in shopping facilities and services with District Council of Mallala (DCM) seeking feedback from the community on two proposed options for the Main Street Precinct Urban Design. The first of two public consultations was held on Saturday at Two Wells library, with about 40 people attending. Both options designate the area where the current waste disposal depot exists for a future shopping centre and other facilities. n See the Echo for full details on the town plan.

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New CFS graduates The latest group of Country Fire Service (CFS) volunteers graduated from their basic fire fighter course last Sunday after many hours of theoretical and practical training. Volunteers must spend at least three months attending training sessions and undergoing a criminal history check before being voted in as a member of their local brigade and taking the basic fire fighting course. The course is conducted by trained volunteers, usually the captains of local brigades. Volunteers unselfishly give up their Sundays to attend the course which runs for three weeks. Volunteers will now be allowed on the fire trucks, but under close supervision. These trainees may go on to further formal training programs in the future ensuring the CFS volunteer base continues to grow. All fire fighting services in the Wakefield Plains area are provided by volunteers. • Watch for our CFS column, starting soon!

Now part of the CFS team. Back row (from left) are trainers Kevin Julyan (Balaklava) and Jim Silkstone (Owen) with Sara Eitzen (Balaklava), Cass Zweck (Balaklava), Darren Hewitt (Hamley Bridge), Joshua Hatch (Hamley Bridge), Grant Burden (Balaklava), trainers Shaun Silkstone (Owen) and Mark Nappa (Hamley Bridge), Ben Ferrugia (Owen), and course assistant Tyson Walker (Balaklava). Front Row Brigitte Brooker (Balaklava), Kelly Elveers (Hamley Bridge), Jason Jensnoewski (Pt. Wakefield), and course assistant Michael Fischer (Hamley Bridge).

Thieves hit Owen school Owen Primary School was broken into on the weekend. Four laptops were stolen from the school’s resource centre. It is alleged the offender or offenders entered the building through one of the

centre’s windows. According to principal, Alec Tibbitts, a laptop was found on school grounds on Monday morning but was badly damaged. A disappointed Mr Tibbitts said the stolen laptops would

cause delays. “Some students won’t be able to complete their work on time due to the shortage of laptops,” Mr Tibbitts said. Fortunately, students’ work is automatically saved on the

school server, so no work was lost as a result of the stolen electronics. Crime scene investigators attended on Monday. Anyone with information is asked to contact their local police station.

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the man regarding the complaints. He will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date. • A 19 year-old man from Lewiston was reported for the alleged misuse of his motor vehicle and driving without due care along Brooks road at Two Wells on Thursday, May 27. Witnesses contacted police after the Holden sedan he was driving left the road out of control and collided with a tree. The vehicle sustained extensive damage to the driver’s side but the man was uninjured. He was interviewed and will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date. • Police reported a 25-year-old Two Wells man for allegedly driving without a licence and towing an unregistered and uninsured trailer on Wednesday, May 26. Police detected the man driving on Gawler road at Two Wells in his Toyota station wagon. He allegedly borrowed the trailer from a friend only to be advised by police it had not been registered since September 1986. He will be summonsed to appear at the Tanunda Court at a later date.

MALLALA

• Mallala Police were called out to a single-ve-

hicle roll over at Lewiston on Monday, May 31. A 60-year-old Lewiston woman travelling along Hayman road allegedly veered off the road and her vehicle rolled and landed on its side. The woman managed to extract herself from the vehicle and was taken to the Lyell McEwin Hospital with minor injuries. CFS attended the scene. • A 29-year-old Two Wells man was arrested on May 24, for the alleged theft of a caravan and boat at Houghton in April this year. Police were alerted to a Two Wells address after the same man was arrested for theft of a caravan from Blair Athol. The caravan has been recovered and enquiries are continuing. • Police reported a 26year-old Mallala man for driving unlicensed along Wasleys road, Mallala on Sunday, May 30. The man’s licence had allegedly expired in April this year. He was issued with an expiation notice.

BALAKLAVA

• A 24-year-old Balaklava man approached another man outside the town hall and allegedly hit the man over the head after asking for a cigarette on Wednesday, May 26. The victim was knocked unconscious for a few moments and was taken to hospital. The offender was travelling with about six

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

RIVERTON

• A 24-year-old Riverton woman was reported on Tuesday, May 25, for allegedly making unlawful threats following an incident at a Riverton hotel on Saturday, May 22. She will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date. • Police reported an 18-year-old Riverton man for an alleged assault causing harm which occurred in January this year. He will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

HAMLEY BR.

• A Hamley Bridge man in his 40s was arrested after being evicted from Hamley Bridge Hotel after allegedly kicking a glass door on Saturday, May 29. The man will appear at Clare Court at a later date.

SNOWTOWN

•A Snowtown man was reported for allegedly drink driving after he was stopped for a mobile breath test in Snowtown on Wednesday, May 26. The man provided a reading of 0.155 and was subsequently issued with an instant loss of licence notice for 12 months. His vehicle was clamped for seven days. He will appear in court at a later date.

Drugs and equipment seized by police.

Drugs, weapons found at Mintaro A large quantity of cannabis, high powered firearms, shot gun shells and other equipment used to hydroponically cultivate cannabis was allegedly found at a property near Mintaro last Tuesday. Police from Clare, Riverton and Spalding attended and a man and woman, both of Burra, were detained within the premises. The man was later charged with drug and firearms offences, and the woman charged with drug offences. Clare police then attended the home address of the man and woman, and the following was located and seized: • Another hydroponically grown cannabis crop • Two dangerous firearms • A firearm silencer and more ammunition • A baton and several knives, and • A still containing what is believed to be about 20 litres of pure alcohol Also seized was a small truck containing further quantities of new hydroponic equipment. The man and woman will appear in Clare court later next month. Following the search of other domestic premises at Burra, a second lot of hydroponic equipment was located and seized. A 63-year-old Glenelg man was arrested at the scene and charged with possession of hydroponics equipment. Yorke Mid North crime scene investigators from Port Pirie and Kadina also assisted, seizing property and arresting alleged offenders.

$5,000 stolen from hotel • Police arrested a 48-year-old Clare woman in relation to the unlawful possession and theft of about $5000 from a hotel in Clare on Monday, May 24. The woman was subsequently charged and will appear in court at a later date. • Business premises at Clare were broken into over the weekend. Four motorcycles and two laptops were stolen. Information relating to this incident should be directed to Clare police on 8842 2711 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Plains Producer, Wednesday June 2, 2010

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Balaklava A record number of entrants have expressed interest in the Balaklava Eisteddfod, from July 30 to August 1. More than 350 entrants have been recorded by Balaklava Eisteddfod Society, with about 80 new entrants applying. Vocal, musical theatre, contemporary vocal, instrumental and piano divisions were all oversubscribed and unfortunately many applications were not accepted. School entries were also oversubscribed. There was a huge interest in bands, rock bands and instrumental. A new, larger venue for the instrumental section is being negotiated to cater for the unprecedented demand. International Opera singer, Ruth Bormann, who has recently settled in Moonta, has agree to adjudicate the Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir 2010 Vocal Scholarship. Balaklava Eisteddfod Society co-publicity officer, Pam Uppill, has high expectations for the event. “It’s shaping up to be a blockbuster of a weekend!” Mrs Uppill said. “We need to encourage community participation as the event will be an enormous showcase of talent.” Riverton Riverton monthly market will be held at the Riverton Community hall on Saturday, June 19 from 9am to 1pm.

As the Queen’s birthday long weekend approaches, the Australian Red Cross Blood Service is urging the Clare community to book an appointment to give blood. Clare residents can give blood when the mobile unit comes to Clare Sports Club on Tuesday June 15, 1pm–8pm, Wednesday June 16, 10.30am–6pm, Thursday June 17, 12.30pm–8pm and Friday June 18, 8.30am – 12pm.

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Tahlia’s scholarship

Local singing sensation Tahlia Ries was recently awarded the Country Choral Association’s annual scholarship worth $1,500. The scholarship is awarded on recommendation from the Elder Conservatorium. Tahlia is well known and respected locally for her singing as a member of Balcanto, a guest artist for the Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir and for her continuous success at Balaklava Eisteddfods. The scholarship has already assisted Tahlia to enter the Australian Singing Competition for the Mathy Scholarship in Melbourne. Having completed her Bachelor of Music and Classical Performance, she is currently studying for her Honours. At present she is part of the Gilbert and Sullivan classic, Pirates of Penzance at the Scott Theatre, which began on May 27. She also earned the role of Little Red Riding Hood in ‘Into the Woods’– a production by the Elder Conservatorium to be performed in the Arts Theatre later this year. Country Choral Association is comprised of delegates from many country choirs, with Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir a very active member. Choir members John Marshman and Don Bubner strongly supported Tahlia’s nominations. “All members of the choir appreciate her wonderful voice,” Don said.

Community sheds base for cancer talks A series of health talks are being conducted at community sheds to highlight prostate cancer in men. Supported by Lower North Health the talks, made by Prostate Cancer Foundation’s men’s health ambassador, Brian Marshall, raise awareness of the issues of prostate health and continence health for men. Balaklava Neighbourhood Shed will host a talk tomorrow (Thursday) from 1.30 to 2.30pm.

Clare Community Shed has its seminar today (Wednesday) from 1.30pm, while Riverton Community Shed and Garden hold their talk tomorrow at Oxford terrace, Riverton from 10.30 to 11.30am. Port Wakefield Men’s Shed and Burra Men’s Shed held their talks yesterday. Each person attending has received an information pack. There are currently more than 100

National Men’s Health Ambassadors conducting face-to-face educational presentations on prostate and continence health to a wide variety of local community clubs and sporting associations across the country. Their aim is to educate men and families about the importance of men’s health and maintaining regular contact with their GPs. Contact 8842 6500 to register for a session in this region.

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Drugs link in double fatality Two people killed when their ute collided with a freight train last year allegedly were high on drugs and may have been hallucinating before the impact, an inquiry has found. A Bowhill man and a woman, from Greenwith, lost their lives when their vehicle travelling on the Lochiel to Blyth road was hit by a train last August. An investigative report on the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) website, stated two toxicology summary reports

showed both the male driver and female passenger had levels of MDMA and methylamphetamine in their blood. As a result, the following effects of the drug was said to have decreased driving performance: • A high risk of hallucinations • Inattention • Blurred vision and detachment from reality and • Elevated risk-taking and possible irrational manoeuvres. The report stated, “it is likely

the driver of the utility vehicle did not stop at the level crossing as the vehicle’s occupants failed to perceive and react to the oncoming train due to the concentrations of the consumed drugs. The train driver’s account is also recounted in the ATSB report. “About 10 minutes after travelling through Snowtown, train 5PM5 was approaching the Bumbunga level crossing at an estimated 100 kilometres per

hour,” the report read. “The driver said he sounded the locomotive horn as he approached the level crossing. “While sounding the horn, he noticed a blue utility with a white canopy about 200 metres from the level crossing to his right travelling in excess of 80 kilometres per hour. “The driver continued to sound the horn but the car did not appear to slow, nor did it show any signs of attempting to brake.”

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PORT Wakefield’s new police officer, senior constable Scott Crowther, with the award-winning safety barrier.

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It’s the safe way on our highway! Wire rope barriers installed along the centre of a 1.7 kilometre section of Port Wakefield road have won the 2010 SA Excellence Award in road safety. Road Safety Minister, Jack Snelling, said the barrier had been closely monitored since March last year to determine its effectiveness and its potential application at other ‘hot spots’ on arterial roads in South Australia. “Since the installation of the wire rope barriers, there have been six reports of vehicles hitting the barrier, but no injuries to drivers or passengers,” Mr Snelling said.

The new safety barrier, aimed at reducing road crashes, involved widening the strip of road to create a two-metre sealed centre median section where the wire rope safety barrier was installed. Port Wakefield road trial was the first time a wire rope safety barrier has been constructed along a narrow undivided median in South Australia This section of road was recommended for treatment following crash analysis conducted by the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure and the Centre for Automotive Safety Research.

n Clare cancer help – Clare Hospital will benefit from the Federal Government’s $5.4 million funding to establish chemotherapy units in 10 country South Australian hospitals. Four chemotherapy chairs will installed at Clare Hospital. Guest Speaker:

Meet Kelvin and Emma. They’re good people to know. At WFI, our people find it easier to understand your business issues because they’re locals. That’s just one reason why WFI is a leading Australian rural and business insurance company. So, for personal service that comes to you, contact Kelvin Bell or Emma Menadue. Kelvin Bell - WFI Gawler | Phoenix Plaza, Cnr Calton Road & High Street Phone 8523 7600 | Mobile 0438 012 193 Emma Menadue - WFI Balaklava | 15 Edith Terrace Phone 8862 1380 | Mobile 0427 170 821 www.wfi.com.au WFI is a trading name of Wesfarmers General Insurance Limited (WGIL) ABN 24 000 036 279 AFSL 241461. Kelvin Bell is an authorised representative of WGIL (AR 255133).

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For the first time electors will have a say on how much their councillors are paid by lodging submissions to a State Government remuneration tribunal. Despite this, a number of points need to be taken into consideration - it’s more than just population. The geography of the area, number of electors per councillor and the size of council’s budget should be considered. Travelling expenses also need to be considered. What happens if it takes two hours to get to a meeting, which can very well be the case? There is no compensation.

DIGITAL TV UPDATE I recently attended a meeting held at Kapunda to discuss the switch to digital television without using a satellite. It will cost about $400 to switch over to digital with a subsidy offering. Although it may not affect the Wakefield area, it is something we need to watch.

E-WASTE DISPOSAL Residents of the Wakefield area are reminded Everard Waste Depot currently accepts waste for land fill, however due to the significant costs and management, it will operate as a land fill until June 2010 and then revert to operate as a transfer station. The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) requires all land fills be constructed with a lined cell from July 2010, and then waste is not allowed to go into land fills.

LOCUST ISSUE At a meeting with PIRSA recently, the issue of the locust invasion was discussed. We have encouraged PIRSA to consider spraying property and crops with the consent of landowners. They are on board and working on the chemicals to be used. Corellas, which are also destructive and come in flocks from the Flinders Rangers and destroy and kill trees, was also discussed. 4 WELL DONE to local artist, Valerie Veitch for the unveiling of the wall mural of Alfred Traeger as part of SA History Week. This column is sponsored by:

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Regional awards rush

TIME is almost up to nominate for Advantage SA’s 11th annual regional awards for the Mid North and Yorke Peninsula. Nominations close this Friday at 5pm. For the first time in awards history, nominees can also nominate for the 2010 South Australian of the Year awards, adding a new dimension to the regional awards program. Nominations can be made online by visiting www.advantagesa.com.au or call 8211 8111. Plains Producer, Wednesday June 2, 2010

NEWS v District AUBURN – clare & gilbert valley council

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Visit identifies issues Auburn residents had the opportunity to raise concerns or make suggestions to improve the town when Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council chief executive officer, Roy Blight, visited the town. After locals made an appointment, Mr Blight met with four residents at Auburn’s RSL centre. Mr Blight listened to residents’ concerns about the condition of footpaths, parking, traffic control, tree trimming other street and infrastructure maintenance issues.

“I’d like residents to see I’m visible in the community,” Mr Blight said. “It’s good to get out and about.” Mr Blight will continue to meet with residents to work on other proposals in the Auburn area. “It’s a good opportunity to allow locals to meet with me directly to discuss any issues,” he said. A list will be compiled and a follow-up consultation period where residents’ concerns will be noted and considered.

Mr Blight will be present at a meeting scheduled for this Sunday to discuss the future of Watervale Hall, and whether to sell it and create a new facility in its place. Keeping in contact with locals, Mr Blight also visited Riverton about two months ago where he met with residents wishing to comment about the state of the town. n Roy Blight chats with Auburn resident Glenise Osborne

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THE State government’s $200 rebate on rainwater tanks for backyard garden watering officially began on Monday. Water Minister, Paul Caica, said the new rebate for 1000 litre or more tanks will be available regardless of whether or not it is plumbed into the home laundry or hot water service. The scheme will cover half the cost of a basic tank, with 1000 litre capacity tanks usually starting from about $400. The rebate has been backdated to March 11.

Decision soon on skate park home Plans for a skate park facility in Balaklava have not be forgotten, according to Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) community development officer, David Woodroofe. Mr Woodroofe will detail latest developments to a meeting of Balaklava Area Committee tonight. Sites within the Balaklava recreational area have been sug-

gested and progress has been made on planning, construction and lighting of the park. An announcement of the preferred area will be made after tonight’s meeting. Total cost of the facility is expected to be about $80,000. The project needs support of Balaklava Area Committee and final approval of council before any government grant can be awarded.

David Strauss Liberal for Wakefield

Records at risk as mice gnaw into local history Records dating back to the 1800s are at risk of being destroyed by mice, as volunteers at Snowtown Archives push to raise money for steel cabinets. Records at the archives include all sorts of information about community events and council meeting minutes, as well as cemetery and farm records, Red Cross, St John ambulance and stock sales to name a few. Fiona Carty is appealing to the community to help raise

funds for the much needed cabinets. “The records really are amazing,” she said. “We’re going to be selling raffle tickets and so on, but people can come and look at the archives for a gold coin donation, and that’s a gold coin towards the cabinets,” she said. Mice have started to destroy the documents, which are currently stored in cardboard boxes.

Snowtown Archives has applied for a community heritage grant, but Fiona said it might take too long to go through. “It can take up to four months before we get an answer,” Fiona said. “Have you seen what mice can do in four months?” If you would like to help, visit the Snowtown Archives today, or contact Fiona on 0430 585 010 if you can donate money or a steel cabinet.

School art tackles binge drinking

Snowtown Area School and Clare High School are among seven schools in the Yorke and Lower North region participating in a new ‘Binge on Art’ initiative. The project works with senior school students to creatively discuss and explore issues related to binge drinking and is funded by Yorke and Lower North Health Service (YLNHS). Budding young artists will be given the chance to showcase their skills and talent, including

an exhibition of students’work at Moonta Gallery of the Arts. The exhibition, to be launched on Thursday, will run for the month of June to coincide with Drug Action Week. Director of Yorke and Lower North Health Service, Gary Stewart, said ‘Binge on Art’ provided a unique way to help young people understand the danger and long term consequences associated with binge drinking. YLNHS has commissioned 15 local artists to portray their

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thoughts and responses to issues of binge drinking through paintings. “Senior students from participating schools are also encouraged to produce their own artwork for this exhibition, as well as for school based assessment,” Mr Stewart said. Drug and Alcohol services and Country Arts SA are also part of the project, with staff helping run school programs and providing information.

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NEWS v District

Kettle’s on!

DISHING out the goodies are (from left) Gayle Burnett, Kossie Chegwyn, Cheryl Reid and Nollene Grigg

There’s nothing like country cooking and a good cause to top up our ...

Cuppa TWO Wells ladies offer tasty treats for sale (from left) Lettie Hunt, Mollie Frost, Audrey Hart, Val Packer and Pam Duncan

Carolyn Reid, Melissa Hawke, Marlene Hawke, Joyce Sutton and Rhonda Arbon

Town communities have raised a total of $11,507 in support of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. Mallala raised a whopping $6000; Balaklava $4500; Two Wells about $700, Owen $557 and Hamley Bridge $450. Lending their support to Cancer Council’s leading fundraising

event, Mallala hosted a biggest morning tea at resident, Maxine Symes, Redbanks home last Thursday. About 60 people attended and enjoyed a cuppa and breakfast. With a donation at the door, the biggest morning tea at Mrs Symes home raised $1600. However, other Mallala fundraising

events such as sausage sizzles, trading tables and a goods and chattels stall bumped up the amount to an extraordinary $6000. Mrs Symes said the day was enjoyed by all and was grateful for the support of the community. The delicious breakfast left-overs was sold for lunch - allowing more money to be raised for the cause. Balaklava’s Biggest Morning Tea was again big and one to remember with a jam-packed town hall last Friday. Raising about $4500, locals chatted and ate delicious cakes and sandwiches. Balaklava Lions Club president, Kossie Chegwyn, was impressed with this year’s turnout and appreciated the overwhelming support of locals. “It was an excellent day. We couldn’t have done it without the Balaklava community,” Kossie said.

AT Two WELLS – Brooke and Hayley Walton were happy to hop into their morning tea.

RIGHT – At Owen, Bev Mellors, Margaret Marshman, Gwen Baker, Anne Gould and Helen Hocking

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ABOVE: Enjoying the day at Mallala are (from left) Ebony and Vanessa Stuart, Melissa Hawke, Sophie and Karin Tiller and Rachel Bubner. LEFT: A group effort produced this wonderful quilt offered as part of a raffle prize. Showing off their handiwork are (from left) Anne Matthews, Sandy Biggs, Lorna Donlon, Lana Barrett, Jill Pearson, Maxine Symes, Margaret Geekie, Narelle Hughes.

cash! Many businesses in Balaklava also offered their support as 35 orders for morning tea went out to some of the town’s work places. Two Wells hosted their Biggest Morning Tea on the main street outside the post office last Friday. Attendance and the weather was fantastic, and funds raised even more impressive with about $700 collected. Money is still being collected and this amount is set to increase. The trading table raised about $444 and the donation tin brought in about $44, with a sausage sizzle and morning tea contributing to the remainder of the money collected. O w e n Wo m e n ’s Christian Fellowship (OWCF) held their annual morning tea on Wednesday, May 19. About 40 people attended, and OWCF

Ebony Stuart and Sophie Tiller were part of Mallala’s biggest morning tea. president, Mary Freebarin, had the honour of welcoming everyone to the event. Morning tea was served as well as plates of goodies which were taken to Owen Primary School. Mrs Freebarin

said it was a very enjoyable and successful morning. “A display of coffee mugs added interest to the morning. Thank you to all who attended and gave so generously,” Mrs Freebarin said.

HAMLEY Bridge tea team – standing (from left): Christine Mundy, Karleen Brooks, Des Brooks, Frank Graham, Mary Graham, Astrid Lettberg, John Gardner, Dorothy Thompson, Joan Peterkin, Barrington Byrne. Seated: Colina Baldwin, Mathilda Huckshold, Rosslyn Fordham, Laurel McKenzie, Marj Wilson. Front: Jo Eastwood, Jenny Rademacher. Picture courtesy of Tanya Rademacher.

A boot sale was also held and proceeds from the sale, as well as donations amounted to $557. Money collected will go towards the anti-cancer appeal. Hosting a morning

tea last Thursday, Hamley Bridge held another successful event at the Medical Centre where they raised more than $450. About 40 Hamley Bridge locals attended to lend support and donate

to the Cancer Council. Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is one of Cancer Council’s leading fundraising events and the largest, most successful event of its kind in Australia. More than $70 million has been

raised since it first began in 1994. By taking part, these towns have helped Cancer Council support the one in two Australians who will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85.

Mallala raffle winners (from left) Margaret Nation, Jennifer Mahoney, Margaret Jenkin, Narelle Hughes and Judith Verner Plains Producer, Wednesday June 2, 2010

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The Way

We were 5

YEARS AGO June 2005

YEARS AGO June 2000

Outgoing Gilbert Valley Lions club president Bill Smyth handed over the reigns to new president Eric Bates, of Saddleworth.

• Owen’s Beth Harkness distinguished herself as one of the state’s top bowlers when she took home the coveted South Australian Champion of Champions title.

YEARS AGO June 1990

• Port Wakefield’s John Kipling made it into the headlines of the Tombstone Gazette, an Arizona newspaper, after making a special trip to buy a handmade belt buckle while on holiday with wife Anne.

Diary&

Barwell Boys…are there any living on the Plains? by Norma Schopp

and British money and lads were to assist Australia’s established farmers and some 40,000 ‘soldier settlers’ to transform the wilderness into productive pastures.” Premier Barwell visited Britain in 1922, hoping to attract 6,000 of the 14,000 applicants. “Boys were expected to come from respectable homes, and be educated and healthy.” References and parental consent were required, as well as information about their “ability to milk cows, plough and handle heavy horses…and religious affiliations.” Each boy had to sign an Apprenticeship Agreement and be indentured “to the farmer for three years.” While each boy had to “conform to

his employer’s legal and reasonable orders and to be honest, upright and diligent”, the agreement also “carried some degree of accountability” by the employer as well. The Department of Immigration “tried to match boys with farmers of the same religion and who offered employment most suited to a boy’s interests, skills and background.” “In 1923 the government introduced a sickness and accident fund to assist boys and those who arrived after December 6, 1923 were eligible for a loan of 300 pounds to induce them to settle on the land once they had completed their apprenticeships.” The experiences of the boys were mixed, and there were “differences between the values...of the boys and their employers.” One young lad was Alec Best whose initial placement was “at Avon near Balaklava”. He “did nothing for two months other than drive his employer’s children to and from school. He was bored

and could not please a boss who never encouraged him. When his employer moved to a farm in the Murray Mallee, Alec had to drive a 10 horse team for 10 days and it rained from Mt.Pleasant to Parilla. This was too much for Alec and he resigned, making his own way back to Avon,” where a “local returned soldier, David Crichton, took him in and treated him like a son, and Alec spent three fruitful years working at Avon, and completed his apprenticeship.” The Barwell scheme was abandoned in 1924 by the Gunn Labor Government, “claiming that the proportion of failures was so great that it stood condemned.” Some boys went on to make a good life for themselves either as farmers or in other professions, and some others no doubt returned to Britain. What happened to Alec Best, and were there any other Barwell Boys in this area? (Information from SA History Trust magazine, 2006)

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COMMUNITY

• Jun 8: Drinkwise seminar, Two Wells Community Centre. • Jun 12: Caeliac Support Goup, Gawler Health Service. • Jun 12: Second Saturday markets, Belly Junction, Balaklava. • Jun 25, 26 & 27: Balaklava Community Arts Production “Bye Bye Birdie”, Balaklava Town Hall. • Jul 4: Balco Art Prize. • Jul 20: Meals on Wheels AGM. • Jul 30, 31, Aug 1: Balaklava Eisteddfod. • Aug 6: Blyth paper drive. • Aug 7: Balaklava paper drive. • Aug 14: Caeliac Support Group, Gawler Health Service; Balaklava Golf Club auction night. • Sep 25-26: Clare Hobbies Alive. • Oct 16, 17: Celebrating 100 years of scouting in Balaklava. • Nov 5: Blyth paper drive. • Nov 6: Balaklava paper drive.

Heritage Highlights

Members of the “older generation” will be familiar with the Barwell Boys, but who were they? And why did they come to South Australia? “Between 1922 and 1924, 1,444 British boys migrated to SA under a scheme promoted by the then Liberal Premier, Sir Henry Barwell…aged between 15 and 18, the boys were apprenticed to farmers with a view to them taking up land when they finished their apprenticeships…one of several migration schemes that the Commonwealth Government conducted with the state governments.” There was high unemployment in Britain and Australia “was keen to replace the young men who died in World War 1. What could be better than resourceful, young and fit British boys eager for new opportunities in life? But why seek apprentice boy farmers?” “Agriculture and pastoralism were at that time the staples of the Australian economy…abundant land awaited capital and people,

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Dealing with separation anxiety get worse if they are ignored. In addition, this anxiety ultimately leads to physical illnesses. For most pets, the symptoms of separation anxiety are at their worse during the first 15 minutes after the owner leaves. The symptoms can, however, persist during the entire time the owner is away. Barbering, also called psychogenic grooming, is another response to separation anxiety. When a pet engages in barbering, it repeatedly and compulsively grooms and pulls out hair and creates bald patches. These bald patches are never located on the head or neck of the

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pet, but instead are found on the flanks, the hind limbs, and the belly where the pet can easily reach. Some pet owners attempt to relieve separation anxiety by adding another cat or dog to the household. Dogs and cats in households with other dogs and cats are just as likely to experience separation anxiety as those that are the sole pet. This is because the anxiety is caused

by the separation from the owner, not just because the pet is lonely. At the same time, pets can experience separation anxiety when kept apart from other animal companions. To help prevent separation anxiety, whether at home or at a boarding kennel, it is best to start staying away from the pet for short periods of time before leaving the pet alone for long periods of time.

Did you know

D The first Oxford English Dictionary was published in April 1928, 50 years after it was started. D There are more than ten billion web pages on the Internet. D The largest horse statue in the world, the Zizkov Monument in Prague, stands 9 metres (30 ft) tall. •From: www.didyouknow.org

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anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge..........11.00am

anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge......... 10.00am

anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge..........11.00am

CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava......... Liturgy 9.00am Pt Wakefield.......Mass 9.00am

CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.......... Mass 10.30am Pt Wakefield.......Mass 9.00am

CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava......... Liturgy 9.00am Pt Wakefield.......Mass 9.00am

CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am

Community church Pinery........................ 9.00am

Community church Pinery........................ 7.00pm

Community church Pinery........................ 9.00am

LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Auburn...................... 9.00am Balaklava................... 11.00am UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............ 11.00am Hamley Bridge.......... 9.15am Windsor ..................... 9.00am Balaklava.................. 10.00am Nantawarra..................9.00am Lochiel.......... With Nantawarra Pt Wakefield............. 10.30am

LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am

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

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

UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............. 9.30am Hamley Bridge............... 9.15 Windsor .................... 11.00am Balaklava.................... 9.30am Nantawarra...........With Lochiel Lochiel......................10.00am Pt Wakefield............. 10.30am

UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............ 11.00am Hamley Bridge.......... 9.15am Windsor ..................... 9.00am Balaklava.................... 9.30am Nantawarra..................9.00am Lochiel.......... With Nantawarra Pt Wakefield............. 10.30am

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Business Directory v

PHONE: 8862 1977 EMAIL: sales@plainsproducer.com.au FAX: 8862 1997 DEADLINE: 5pm Monday

Carpet Supplies

Balaklava Stitch Joint

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

‘We Cover the Country’ 3 Carpets, vinyls, blinds & awnings. 3 Selection of woven rugs. 3 Free measure & quote.

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

2-6 Howe St, Balaklava - Ph 8862 1074

Accommodation

Car Cut & Polish

Balaklava Bed & Breakfast

Centrally located in the heart of The Adelaide Plains, a great place to stay and enjoy the local and regional attractions

I can cut & polish your car to near re-spray quality 3 Colour paint protection 3 Chips & scratches repaired

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

Excellent in paint repairs

Chemist

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

3Weddings 3Parties 3Events 3Meetings Phone: 1300 655 224

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Earth Moving

Electrician

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Electrician

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

Dave Millar

Lot 2 section 339 Port Wakefield Hwy, Port Wakefield SA 5550

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Phone: 8529 2056 Electrician

Waratah Earthworx

Mark Loy - A Class Electrician

Grant Fisher 8862 1988 or 0407 807 123

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Child Care

Engineering

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15 Scotland St, Balaklava Ph.8862 1251

Engineering

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3Air Liquide 3liquid arc, 3welding equipment 3 welding gases

Concreting

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Multi Exhaust & Brake Virginia

Railway Terrace, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 2158 Email: cunbal@rbe.net.au

GENERAL ENGINEERS

PGK Concrete

3 Installation 3 Safety switches 3 TV points 3 Telephone points 3 Garden lights 3 Repairs / rewiring 3 Smoke alarms

Cunninghams Balaklava

For quality care & education

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Marc’s Meats

Working for all insurance companies & providing quality finishes & service

Phone 8862 1274

Open 7.45am-5.45pm Mon-Fri Playgroup Wed mornings 9.30-11.30am

Butcher

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For: 3 Crash repairs 3 Car detailing 3 Windscreen replacement

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

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Renovations Restorations Alterations Insurance Repairs Maintenance Work Building Inspections

Balaklava Crash Repairs

Earthworx

Balaklava Chemplus Pharmacy

Balaklava Town Hall

Phone us on 8380 9477

Exhaust & Auto Repair

Goldney Welding

3 MECHANICAL REPAIRS 3 SUSPENSION REPAIRS 3 EXHAUST & ENGINE REBUILDS 3 REPAIRS ALL MAKES inc. TOYOTA

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

Contact Peter 0414 993 072 A/Hrs 8862 2192

Corner railway tce & Dunns Rd, Balaklava Mob 0419 807 406, Ph/Fax: 8862 2322

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NEWS v District Council of Mallala’s 75th Anniversary

Photo winners named Winners of the District Council of Mallala’s ‘take a closer look’ photographic competition were announced at the celebratory 75th anniversary dinner last Friday night. Organisers were happy with the response of the competition with 22 entrants taking a closer look at the district. Vaughn Chenoweth took out

first place for the open competition, with his photo titled ‘a sign of the times’, taken in Mallala. Judges described this picture as having high impact, well composed with good use of depth of field. The contrast was highly effective and it certainly had the judges taking a closer look. Second place was awarded to Lauren Parker of Pinery, for her

picture titled ‘tranquillity’. Third place went to Suzanne Chase for her photo taken at Kooinda farm called ‘Window to the fields. In the middle section, Tayla Howell won overall with her photo of ‘pony jump action.’ Voting for the people’s choice prize was undertaken at the dinner, which was won by Laura Parsons.

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DC Mallala Photographic Competition winner Vaughn Chenoweth with John Lush who painted the stobie poles in Mallala.

People’s choice winner Laura Parsons’ photograph titled “Take a closer look from the past into the future”. Cooking for the crowd on Friday night are L-R: Hannah Martin, Alex Russell, Kimberly Juvan, Tom Abbott, Katherine Stoate, and Alan Stoate.

Concert tells council’s story TURNING back the clock to “mark the merger” (from left) Leanne Work, Carol King and Evette Jenkins perform on stage at Mallala Institute.

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A great start was made to the District Council of Mallala celebrations when about 100 people attended a concert at the Institute on Sunday, May 23. The day kept in tune with SA History Week where the theme was 1935 ‘Marking the Merger’, and was staged by the Mallala Museum committee. Mayor Marcus Strudwicke, who is also chair of the museum committee, was the master of ceremonies for the afternoon and

started the proceeding by reading the Proclamation for the amalgamation of the three councils of Dublin, Port Gawler and Grace. This was followed by “God Save the King.” Items included a pianoforte overture by former resident Jim East, a bracket of songs by Terry Halford and Peter Howard accompanied by Marjorie Lush. Elocution items by Margaret Lines, of Wasleys, brought the house downwith one titled ‘Coun-

cil Affairs’ and Pauline Smith of Stockport was in fine singing voice. Three members of the Mallala Institute performed a short play written by Rosemary Jenkin and titled ‘1935 A Council Affair’. Leanne Work, Evette Jenkins and Carol King gave a light-hearted look at life in Mallala at the time of amalgamation. Visitors enjoyed afternoon tea at the Institute, then many walked to the museum to view the displays on local government.

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NEWS FEATURE v OUR PEOPLE

nna Creek station is as big as Israel, covering 23,000 square kilometres ... and it’s a long way from the Parker family farm north of Pinery where former Plains Producer reporter Lauren Parker grew up. Lauren decided on a massive career change in March to become governess on the world’s biggest cattle station and flagship to the Kidman pastoral empire which has dominated Australia’s cattle industry for more than a century. Lauren reports on her new life in Outback Australia....

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ome people thought I was crazy. Others were envious. Some were just in shock. I have to admit it was a pretty sudden decision to go from being a country town reporter to a governess in the middle of nowhere. I applied for the job on a whim, agreed to an interview the next day, met the family the following evening, and the decision was made. So I packed my bags and headed north to Anna Creek station, about 100km east of Coober Pedy the largest cattle station in the world. Since then I’ve flown a plane, met hundreds of new people, seen more of Australia than I would normally see in about five years, and found that I can handle being back in a classroom after all, despite swearing I was never stepping foot in a school again after finishing year 12. When I arrived here, instead of the dry, dust bowl I might have been expecting, I was greeted by huge puddles of water, a very boggy road from Coober Pedy to the station, and plenty of greenery. Good rains over summer meant things were looking good – although it made for a very interesting trip. We stopped at Coober Pedy overnight because it looked like it may rain, and Stephi and Norm Sims, the station managers, warned us we wouldn’t want to be on the road if it rained. But the ominous clouds moved on, and the following morning, so did we. I wasn’t sure whether to be disappointed or not – after all, had it rained, I could have flown in and seen it all from the air! While driving through the station on my way to the homestead, we saw no cattle from the road. When we arrived, we had no idea where to go. There were so many buildings! But Cassie and Stephi soon directed me to the schoolroom, which has since become home. I was introduced to the others

From front page reports, to report cards, it’s a new life for Lauren Parker on the world’s biggest cattle station working on the station and informed I’d arrived just in time for mad March – we had birthdays coming up, a gymkhana, and plenty of other opportunities to celebrate. It didn’t take long to catch on this was the way life would continue. Whoever said station life was isolated obviously hasn’t been to Anna Creek. I soon settled in to life in the school room. I was surprised how much year five maths I had forgotten! I like the art activities best. If there’s an opportunity to play with glitter or paint, it’s hard to tell who’s the most enthusiastic – Cassie, my student, or myself. We’ve made masquerade masks, saltdough cowboy boots, drawn silhouettes, and plenty of other fun activities. I even read Cassie’s books she reads for school. I’ve introduced her to Famous Five, although they just aren’t the same as the old, red-covered, musty smelling Famous Five books handed down from my Mum and aunties to be shared between myself, my siblings and cousins. I’m a little spoiled since arriving here. Margy, the cook, prepares all the meals, and there’s no shortage of steak. One huge coolroom is stocked with fruit, veg, and other foods, while in a separate coolroom, the killer is hung. While I stay away from the

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n CLOCKWISE from main picture, an aerial shot of a flooded Lake Eyre, Lauren flying with Wrights Air, bronco branding at Birdsville; water over the bonnet crossing a creek on the Oodnadatta track; with Alison, a pilot from William Creek and fun with Cassie.

brains and sweetbreads and liver, nothing is wasted. Others are a little more adventurous than me. nna Creek is just 17 kilometres from the William Creek pub, which may be just a little too close at times… I soon learnt that it was the kind of place where anyone would talk to you, and you would rarely leave without meeting someone new. As the weather cooled down, more and more people began to venture through the outback town. And when water began flowing into the nearby Lake Eyre, tourist trade increased. The pub hired more staff. More pilots arrived at Wrights Air. Things have been getting busier here at the station too. Cattle are arriving as the property, owned by Kidman Co., is restocked following severe drought. The ringers and head

stockman have been out mustering, walking cattle, and are now at camp. It’s much quieter without the boys stirring each other and joking around. But the women here have plans of our own while the men are gone! It means we can wander around in fluffy slippers without being teased – and that’s a definite bonus when the mornings are as cold as they can be! While some would expect there to be little or no social life out here, it has turned out to be the opposite. There have been plenty of opportunities for socialising. There are always visitors here at Anna Creek, and many times there has turned out to be a local connection. Mostyn and Evelyn from Saddleworth, Ray from Dublin, Emma and Aaron from Owen… It seems no matter where you go, if you talk to enough people you will soon find a local connection! The William Creek gymkana was a huge weekend, and I was pretty proud to walk away with a ribbon – especially since I can’t ride a horse. I placed third in the broom toss, and worked out that next time I won’t be one of the first to throw. It’s not a whole lot of fun standing in the middle of the track marking your spot while everyone else is hurling brooms in your direction! I’ve travelled more since I’ve been here than I normally would in a year. Just a few weeks ago I flew to Birdsville for the bronco branding. Perusing the photo board in the Birdsville Hotel, I found myself looking at Mallala publican, Dylan Stodart (who

looked a few years younger). And in the Birdsville Museum, I was amused to see some of my own work pinned to the wall – a story on Birdsville artist Wolfgang John, which was published in this paper when he had an exhibition at Mallala Hotel. Then there was the Oodnadatta races last weekend. In celebration of the 120th meeting, a black tie ball was held – but clearly mother nature wasn’t in the mood for celebrating, dumping 20mls of rain to cover the campgrounds in water and freezing those of us brave enough to venture out in anything other than jeans, boots and a jacket. t was a cramped night sleeping in the front of the ute, but luckily we’d thought to put our swags away earlier in the day or they would have been soaked! And when the roads finally reopened at midday, I had my first four-wheel-driving trip with myself at the wheel. It was one heck of an induction, with puddles that resembled lakes, creeks, and plenty of boggy patches. In one creek crossing, my sister and I were starting to question whether we would need oars as we watched the water rise over the bonnet, and a few inches up the windscreen. But we made it through, and it was a race for the Esky on the other side to celebrate. Things have quietened down now. The men are all out at camp, and there are no immediate plans for the next few weeks. But who knows what is in store in the future!

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UNITED’S Brandon Merry looks to kick away in front of Balaklava’s Ryan Bernhardt in the senior colts. BELOW: Corinne Ammerlaan, Phoebe Ireland and Keegan Henneker keep warm while watching the A grade game at Hamley Bridge.

BOMBER Shane Brooks and Magpie Sam Irish have a bit of a tussle while waiting for the boundary throw-in during the reserves match.

SCOTT Rademacher, Hamley Bridge attempts to punch the ball away as Mallala’s Brad Hardie takes a mark during the A grade game on Saturday.

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A1: Hamley’s Sarah Koch looks on as Mallala’s Midge May taps the ball back onto the court, while Hamley’s Amber Rogers and Mallala’s Jayne Brown look to grab the ball.

ABOVE: Bomber Gavin Branson launches forward for a tackle on Mallala’s Jesse Crewdson during the reserves match. BELOW: (from left) Cath Gregory, Mary-Ann Burt, Leigh Zurilli and Sandra Robinson support their favourite Bombers player.

LEFT: Amy Daniel, Long Plains tries to intercept a pass caught by Balaklava’s Taylar Durdin during the B grade match at Balaklava on Saturday.

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A Grade 3.1 0.2

5.4 1.4

8.6 1.5

11.11 3.5

(77) (23)

Goals- Mallala: B.Griffiths 3, B.Montgomery 3, D.Feeley 2, D.Pontt 1, M.McEvoy 1, A.Lawrie 1 Hamley: M.Laurie 1, J.Sullivan 1, D.Millar 1 Best- Mallala: J.Montgomerie, J.Earl, R.Montgomerie, B.Montgomery, B.Hardie, C.RimmerHamley: J.Schahinger, A.Natt, C.Allen, S.Gregory, A.Lemmon, A.Hill

Two Wells Virginia

0.0 2.6

3.5 4.7

7.5 4.9

8.6 5.10

(54) (40)

Goals- Two Wells: M.Abdilla 2, B.Fitzgerald 2, P.Christofis 1, B.Spiteri 1, A.Steed 1, N.Seccafien 1 Virginia: B.Niklaus 2, A.Johnston 1, P.Mylonopoulos 1, T.Wilkey 1 Best- Two Wells: B.Spiteri, D.Hines, T.Leighton, S.Lange, B.Hart, N.Seccafien Virginia: A.Johnston, C.Mylonopoulos, D.Oliver, R.Perre, M.Nykamp, T.Wilkey

Balaklava United

1.1 1.1

3.4 1.2

3.4 6.2

5.11 6.2

(41) (38)

Goals- Balaklava: S.Lamond 2, J.Michael 1, B.Catford 1, B.Lamond 1United: P.Burgoyne 2, J.McArdle 2, J.Crosbie 1, B.Shimmin 1 Best- Balaklava: B.Lamond, T.McPharlin, H.Walker, J.Michael, M.Wheaton, D.Friedrichs United: B.Brown, A.Mills, M.Pym, S.Schulz, B.Shimmin, W.Banton

Hamley Bridge Mallala

Reserves 1.1 0.1

2.3 3.1

2.3 5.2

7.4 7.2

(46) (44)

Goals- Hamley Bridge: J.Would 2, A.Baker 2, M.Gregory 1, M.Gregory 1, D.Ireland 1 Mallala: D.Start 2, J.Crewsdon 2, D.Tiller 1, R.Deakin 1, H.Riley 1 Best- Hamley Bridge: B.Traill, I.Naulty, J.Would, J.Peters, B.Nicolai, M.Gregory Mallala: S.Irish, H.Riley, J.Morgan, K.Kirvan, S.Roberts, J.Crewsdon

Virginia Two Wells

0.1 2.2

4.6 2.2

6.6 3.2

7.9 3.2

3.3 0.1

4.5 2.5

5.8 2.5

7.9 2.7

2.2 0.1

4.5 1.2

5.7 2.4

6.7 4.7

(43) (31)

Two Wells Virginia

4.5 0.1

8.11 14.13 16.19 (115) 0.2 0.2 0.2 (2)

Balaklava United

2.2 1.0

3.8 1.0

Goals- Mallala: D.Kearns 2, C.Bethune 2, C.Fry 1, L.Helps 1 Hamley: B.Case 2, A.Power 1, J.Durdin 1 Best- Mallala: B.Martin, K.Mohor, B.Goudie, L.Helps, D.Sutton, J.BirchmoreHamley: A.Power, B.Case, M.Gregory, S.Collings, R.Darwin, B.May

Goals- Two Wells: L.Godfrey 6, H.Ramsay 4, J.Paterson 2, J.McLennan 1, T.Markou 1, S.Jocey-Prior 1, M.Sincock 1, M.Daly 1 Virginia: Best- Two Wells: L.Godfrey, J.Morrison, B.Schutz, M.Daly, T.Markou, J.McLennan Virginia: J.Jones, M.Lazenka, J.Bradbrook, L.Bannear, J.Hocking, M.Musolino

9.11 2.1

12.16 2.1

Goals- Balaklava: T.Lloyd 3, C.Ruiz 2, D.Pfeiffer 2, R.Bernhardt 1, J.Henderson 1, R.McPharlin 1, J.Butterfield 1, T.Michael 1 United: H.Hosking 1, J.Zweck 1 Best- Balaklava: J.Henderson, C.Ruiz, T.Michael, C.McPharlin, T.Lloyd, R.Mcdonald United: T.Bedell, J.Curnow, B.Merry, J.Rattray, J.Zweck, D.Fabry

Junior Colts

Mallala Hamley Bridge

2.1 1.0

4.2 1.0

7.5 2.0

9.8 2.0

(62) (12)

Balaklava United

5.3 0.0

8.5 0.0

8.5 0.5

(53) (5)

Goals- Mallala: B.O’Leary 3, A.Clothier 3, B.Wilson 1, R.Konzag 1, J.Dunstan 1Hamley: L.Raether 1, T.Darwin 1 Best- Mallala: R.Svetec, B.Wilson, A.Clothier, B.O’Leary, R.Konzag, A.CoeHamley: T.Darwin, D.Collings, L.Collings, J.Wedding, S.Rosenzweig, A.Hudson Goals- Balaklava: J.Speissegger 4, D.McCredie 2, C.Arbon 1, J.Butterfield 1 United: Best- Balaklava: C.Arbon, D.Paterson, J.Harkness, H.Veitch, B.Heaslip, H.Lane United: R.Lane, J.Pratt, D.Coombe, H.Hosking, R.Curnow, C.McIntyre

(51) (19)

This weekend’s matches: Mallala v Balaklava Hamley Bridge v Virginia United v Hummocks-Watchman Eagles Bye – Two Wells

Goals- Balaklava: C.Ruiz 2, B.Melville 1, S.Pike 1, J.Henderson 1, M.Brougham 1, R.Lamond 1 United: M.McArdle 1, J.Munzer 1 Best- Balaklava: P.McLean, J.Jenner, L.Simon, M.Brougham, C.Ruiz, J.McPharlin United: J.Rundle, A.Pratt, H.Warnock, J.Mason, P.Cook

FUTURE CHAMPS

NEFL results from Saturday- Round 7

A Grade

BBH Rams North Clare

3.0 1.2

5.2 4.4

11.4 5.4

13.5 5.5

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North Clare BBH Rams

South Clare BSR Tigers

0.1 1.2

6.1 1.2

7.3 1.3

9.9 2.5

(63) (17)

BSR Tigers South Clare

Best: BBH Rams- N.Jackman, A.Spicer, T.Riggs, D.Schuppan, D.Reed, B.Wall; North Clare- L.Willson, T.Pawley, M.Ward, T.Swearse, S.Jaeschke, C.Jaeschke Goals: BBH Rams- D.Reed 5, B.Wall 2, M.Hall 2, A.Spicer, G.Thompson, J.Webster, T.Riggs; North ClareA.Waters 2, T.Swearse, A.Amey, M.Pawley Best: South Clare- M.Reynolds, B.Murphy, J.Dunstan, M.Dare, M.Leibelt, M.Vandeleur; BSR Tigers- S.Morris, C.Weckert, C.Pilkington, A.Smart, J.Zohs, P.Jones Goals: South ClareM.Leibelt 4, N.Pynor 2, M.Stopp, B.Murphy, B.Seymon; BSR Tigers- C.Mattner, D.Mellow

RSMU Hawks Blyth/Snow

2.3 2.1

3.4 3.1

4.6 3.3

5.6 4.5

(36) (29)

Best: RSMU Hawks- Z.Hier, L.Percy, B.Mitchell, T.Willmott, C.Mullins, D.Schulz; Blyth/Snow- J.Taylor, A.Lloyd, R.Darling, S.McCormack, K.Kennett, B.Bell Goals: RSMU Hawks- J.Williams 3, S.Cragg, T.Willmott; Blyth/Snow- J.Taylor, S.Atkinson, S.Clifford, J.Gillings

Min/Man Eud/Rtown

2.2 0.1

5.6 1.2

6.7 2.5

9.8 4.5

(62) (29)

Best: Min/Man- S.Baraglia, B.Currie, T.Webb, A.Bevis, B.Taylor, R.Piggot; Eud/Rtown- J.Mader, A.Turrell, C.Voigt, J.Trewren, S.Schmidt, T.Mosey Goals: Min/Man- B.Taylor 2, A.Bevis 2, D.Fogdan 2, B.Ross, L.Sandow, D.Mitchell; Eud/Rtown- J.Trewren 3, C.Voigt

North Clare BBH Rams

B Grade

RSMU Hawks Blyth/Snow

Eud/Rtown Min/Man

(117) (7)

North Clare BBH Rams

BSR Tigers South Clare

1.7 0.1

1.7 1.3

6.8 1.3

6.8 2.5

(44) (17)

RSMU Hawks Blyth/Snow

2.4 0.1

4.5 2.5

6.8 2.6

10.8 4.8

(68) (32)

0.0 0.0

7.5 3.5

(47) (23)

Best: Min/Man - Eud/Rtown - Goals: Min/Man- C.Lane 5, A.Milburn, J.Nicholls; Eud/Rtown- D.Blumson, T.Ross, R.Westover

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4.10 3.5

8.12 3.5

(60) (23)

4.3 0.3

5.4 1.4

9.8 2.4

10.9 3.8

(69) (26)

5.4 0.0

7.6 5.3

12.6 5.3

12.7 6.5

(79) (41)

0.0 0.0

27.21 (183) 0.0 (0)

Best: Eud/Rtown -; Min/Man - Goals: Eud/Rtown- L.Kimpton 5, K.Milde 3, m.Neville 3, T.Walker 3, T.Baker 2, J.Bugeja 2, D.Reese 2, J.Riley 2, Z.Tremaine 2, J.Michalk, C.Blumson, K.Schulz;

19.3 1.1

Min/Man Eud/Rtown

3.8 1.3

Best: RSMU Hawks- T.Smith, A.Rowett, R.Howson, T.Connell, M.Busch, Z.Hatch; Blyth/Snow- C.Lloyd, C.Giles, H.Norton, L.Mugge, R.Ottens, C.Andriske Goals: RSMU HawksL.Schaefer 4, D.Bevan 2, A.Rowett 2, P.Allchurch 2, T.Smith, M.Wellington; Blyth/Snow- T.Norton 2, C.Andriske 2, D.Salter, C.Lloyd

16.2 1.1

Best: RSMU Hawks- A.Hosking, J.Redden, D.Vater, C.Aitchison, S.Przibilla, T.Jordan; Blyth/Snow- R.Baxter, M.Noble, G.Wilkinson, S.Gillings, J.Agnew, J.Stevens Goals: RSMU Hawks- T.Hart 3, T.Jordan 2, A.Hosking 2, T.Ainslie, J.Redden, T.Williamson; Blyth/Snow- R.Baxter, S.Clifford, J.Agnew, S.Gillings

1.3 1.1

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Best: BSR Tigers- M.Shane, N.Bunfield, J.Kurth, A.Fitzgerald, L.Bunfield, D.Bruce; South Clare- J.Eyers, T.Pitcher, N.Budarick, T.Barrett, D.Day, W.Weetra Goals: BSR Tigers- B.Kitschke 3, T.Slade 2, B.Taylor 2, L.Bunfield, C.Burgess, M.Shane; South Clare- L.Day, D.Day, P.Vonheyamnick

13.2 0.1

Best: BSR Tigers- P.Meyer, M.Lynch, A.Lehmann, B.Jones, F.Nicholls, D.Longbottom; South Clare- M.Young, N.Smith, D.Wallent, J.Lehmann, S.Clarke , Goals: BSR Tigers- P.Meyer 2, W.Lawry, D.Jones, C.Jones, M.Lynch; South Clare- M.Young 2

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Best: North Clare- D.Brown, N.Bray, L.Dichiera, M.Makin, M.Bannon, N.Earle; BBH Rams- S.Connell, P.Hill, B.Radford, R.Maidment, J.Low, C.Desmet Goals: North Clare- N.Bray 4, M.Bannon 2, M.Smith, D.Brown; BBH Rams- M.Weichs, A.Linder, J.Cousins

8.0 0.0

Best: North Clare- J.Walter, D.Bones, N.Jones, B.Couzner, J.Anders, J.Pritchard; BBH Rams- M.Cousins, J.Gebhardt, S.McCarthy, Goals: North Clare- N.Jones 6, M.Dopson 3, D.Smith 3, D.Bones 2, J.Walter 2, T.Redden, L.Zanetti, M.Sims; BBH Rams- S.McCarthy

PECKERS senior colt Brayden Harkness swapped sides on Saturday. He is pictured here in action for United.

(88) (13)

(51) (20)

Goals- Virginia: D.Fedele 3, K.Zilm 1, C.Campbell 1, T.Karutz 1, A.Leo 1 Two Wells: C.Christofis 2, T.Williams 1 Best- Virginia: J.Simmonds, T.Crampton, C.Campbell, T.Karutz, R.Young, D.Fedele Two Wells: D.Hardiman, L.Franklin, S.Barker, J.Fiddock, A.Slater, T.Stubing

Balaklava United

Senior Colts

Mallala Hamley Bridge

Junior Colts 2.3 0.0

7.5 0.1

8.7 1.1

10.10 1.1

(70) (7)

BSR Tigers South Clare

1.1 2.0

1.2 3.0

4.3 5.0

5.3 5.0

(33) (30)

RSMU Hawks Blyth/Snow

3.5 0.0

5.6 0.1

7.6 1.5

10.9 1.5

(69) (11)

Eud/Rtown Min/Man

0.0 0.0

32.16 (208) 0.0 (0)

Best: North Clare- J.Kennedy, B.Fisher, B.Earle, L.Schumacher, D.Brown, I.Hooker; BBH Rams- L.Roth, S.Mattey, J.Chandler, T.Weich, A.Klinger, B.Klinger Goals: North Clare- J.Brown 2, S.Gerrard 2, T.O’sullivan 2, S.Haydon, D.Brown, L.Schumacher, B.Fisher; BBH Rams- T.Weich Best: BSR Tigers- L.Hayes, D.Hayes, T.Slade, T.Welke, J.Hayes, W.Longmire; South Clare- D.Minney, P.Vonheyamnick, J.Wallent, K.Ward, B.Pearse, M.Barnes Goals: BSR Tigers- B.Welke, T.Slade, J.Lee, D.Hayes, M.Longbottom; South Clare- D.Minney 2, B.Day 2, P.Vonheyamnick Best: RSMU Hawks- J.Michalak, L.Michalany, J.Connell, J.Schulze, X.Redden, J.Bowden; Blyth/Snow- J.Andriske, D.Giles, J.Hunter, A.Giles, T.Eime, L.Jaeschke Goals: RSMU Hawks- J.Connell 2, X.Redden 2, A.Rowett 2, S.Merritt, J.Schulze, J.Bowden, N.Busch; Blyth/Snow- W.Pratt Best: Eud/Rtown -; Min/Man - Goals: Eud/Rtown- I.Blumson 10, J.Bugeja 7, B.Biscan 4, J.Coomber 4, J.Harrison 3, J.Leditschke 2, A.Murray 2;

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Name: Gavin Branson Nickname: Gav DOB: 08/12/80 Team: Bombers Height: 6”3-ish Guernsey No: 22 Position: Centre half forward Favourite AFL & SANFL team: Crows/Sturt Who is the most damaging player (on or off field) in your club? Beau Traill Who is your club’s hardest worker (on or off field)? Stumpy - he just keeps going Highlight of footy career: Not getting injured & having Hamley reserves’ cheers squad cheer me on - thanks Owen Arms Hotel!

What’s your number one passion outside footy? Family If you could trade places with any person for a week, famous or not, living or dead, real or

fictional, with whom would it be? Hugh Heffner Last movie you went to see? American Gangster If you won $20 million in the lotto, what would you do with the money? Go on a holiday and retire If you were a car, what kind would you be? Holden HG Premier If you were on the front page of the newspaper, what would the headline say? “He survived the season” If you could take any person on your next footy trip, who would it be? Lisa Redpath What is the best item in your fridge? Jacks and Dry cans

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After 250 games, Paul has many years left in him By Lisa Redpath mallala football club stalwart and former captain Paul Blacket celebrated playing his 250th game for the club on Saturday at Hamley Bridge. Joining the club in 1986, Paul says he has seen a few changes in the game of footy. “The game is a lot faster. Old team mates who I used to play with say it’s so much faster, and more skill orientated.” “There used to be a lot of big kicks to the big men, and on-ballers would get the ‘crumbs’…now the on-ballers generally kick to each other rather than straight to the big men.” Paul still very much enjoys his football. “It’s great playing with your mates – chasing a common goal and then talking about it afterwards…and maybe exaggerating a bit.” Paul says he has made some life long friends during his time with Mallala Football Club, and will continue playing as long as his body will let him.

ABOVE: Mallala’s Jacob Walsh and Hamley’s Justin Schahinger jump for a ruck contest in the A grade match on Saturday. BELOW: Balaklava’s Caleb McPharlin gives chases as United’s Lachlan Bentley gets a kick away in the senior colts.

Dustin notches up 200 games Hummockswatchman EAGLES co-vice captain Dustin Guthberg will play his 200th game for the club when the side meets United this Saturday. • For more, see Kym Jarman’s preview on page 32.

above: Tigers Travis Bedell and James Zweck chase after Pecker Chad Ruiz, who has the ball in his sights during the senior colts match at Balaklava. below: Magpie James Wildbore swoops in on the ball after tackling Bomber Stuart Gregory in reserves.

THE wet weather contributed to increased injuries at Hamley Bridge on Saturday, with Mallala’s Rhys Argent being carried off on the stretcher with a broken ankle, and Ben Selth (inset) being taken off with a knee injury that will see him out for four to eight weeks. Plains Producer, Wednesday June 2, 2010

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after round 5 games A GRADE Team P W L Mallala 6 6 0 Balaklava 7 5 2 Two Wells 7 4 3 HW Eagles 6 4 2 Virginia 7 3 4 Hamley 6 1 5 United 7 0 7 RESERVES Team P W L Virginia 7 7 0 Two Wells 7 5 2 Balaklava 7 3 4 Mallala 6 3 3 Hamley 6 2 4 United 7 2 5 HW Eagles 6 1 5 SENIOR COLTS Team P W L Balaklava 7 7 0 Two Wells 7 5 2 Mallala 6 5 1 United 7 2 5 Virginia 7 2 5 HW Eagles 6 1 5 Hamley 6 1 5 JUNIOR COLTS Team P W L Two Wells 6 5 0 HW Eagles 6 4 1 Mallala 6 3 2 Balaklava 6 2 3 Hamley 6 1 4 United 6 0 5 Virginia 6 0 6

D B 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 1

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F A 472 310 555 472 632 516 513 428 699 611 442 693 396 679

% 60.36 54.04 55.05 54.52 53.36 38.94 36.84

Pts 12 10 8 8 6 2 0

D B 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 2

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F A 660 215 543 281 373 377 304 400 355 422 307 476 206 577

% 75.43 65.90 49.73 43.18 45.69 39.21 26.31

Pts 14 10 6 6 4 4 2

D B 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 2

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F A 973 126 817 237 403 266 314 545 250 884 315 670 219 563

% 88.54 77.51 60.24 36.55 22.05 31.98 28.01

Pts 14 10 10 4 4 2 2

D B 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 1

FF 1 1 1 1 1 1 0

F A 362 79 260 161 277 153 268 196 184 282 115 307 0 288

% 82.09 61.76 64.42 57.76 39.48 27.25 0.00

Pts 12 10 8 6 4 2 0

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Roosters outplay Rams Third loss for Virginia as Two Wells gains momentum Two Wells 8.6(54) defeated Virginia 5.10(40). In a muddy affair at Virginia, Two Wells Roosters were prevalent over the Rams by 14 points. The Roosters played well in the conditions with on ballers willing to get the hard balls. The Rams got off to a good start and gained a two goal lead at quarter time, as the Roosters failed to score. But the Roosters put in a two and a half quarter fight to stay in the game, and took the lead in the third term. Ben Spiteri and Ned Seccafien played to the conditions and were paramount in their on-ball roles. Daniel Hines and Tallan Leighton also thrived in the conditions, while giving the side plenty of drive from the half back. Minus a few key players, the Roosters continued to work well as a team with leadership from new recruit Alflie Steed. Rooster coach Stephen Fitzgerald said his side outplayed the Rams after a slow start. “We absorbed their pressure for a quarter and a half, then ran away from them,” he said. Rams’ coach Greg Phillips said the Roosters played better footy on the day. “They played cleaner, were better skilled and handled the conditions well,” Phillips said. Anthony Johnson had another good game on the ball and Con Mylonopoulos performed well on the half back flank. Mark Nykamp worked hard, trying his best for the Rams on the half back flank. Balaklava 5.11(41) defeated United 6.2 (38) United Tigers were on the verge of their first win of the season when Balaklava sneaked another victory in the final minutes of the game. After a dominant third term United looked to have the game stitched up with 10 minutes to play but the ball spent this entire time in the Balaklava forward half.

“It was hard to get any system going,” Keith said. “Everyone had to work hard, we probably had that little bit extra skill.” Jason Earl played hard and took some clean, strong marks on the half back line, while Joel Montgomerie controlled the hard balls across the ground. Daniel Feeley did well in the Magpies forward line and kicked two goals. Hamley Bridge coach Rian Nelson said he was happier with the way his team played compared to last week. “I think the conditions favoured their bigger bodies,” Rian said. “And they handled the wet footy really well.” There were a lot of ball ups and stoppages, and Hamley ruck Justin Schahinger was really good for the Bombers. Ash Natt had another good game, while Craig Allen did a good job in half back, in and under the ball at stoppages.

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Pecker coach Stuart Lamond said his side was lucky to pick up the two points after the Tigers looked damaging in the third term. “We were under the pump in the third term, but everyone started attacking in the last,” Lamond said. “The Tigers were good in the conditions and it took us everything to get over the line,” he said. The Tigers just couldn’t get the ball up the other end and inside 50 in the final term. In the end a free kick from a ball up/congestion 15m out from Balaklava goal with two minutes to go sealed the fate of the Tigers. Mark Pym played well for the Tigers tagging Peckers coach Stuart Lamond, while Brodee Brown and Adrian Mills also had good games. United coach Travis Opitz said it was a disappointing loss for his side. “All the blokes worked hard, I think we deserved to win,” he said. “We just couldn’t quite hold on to that lead,” Opitz said. United supporters thought win number one was coming but again it was heartbreak in the wash up. Mallala 11.11 (77) defeated Hamley Bridge 3.5(23) Hamley Bridge hosted ladder leader Mallala and were outplayed in another muddy contest to go down by 54 points. The Magpies handled the ball well and used their skills to excel in the conditions. Magpies coach Keith Earl said the game was scrappy and difficult to get control of the footy.

BRAD Griffiths, Mallala tries to fight his way out of a high tackle by Bomber Matthew Koch in the A grade game.

Eagles’ strength too much for Tigers • From Back Page Brodee Brown, Adrian Mills, and Simon Schulz are leading the way as they have done all year but impressive on Saturday was the form of Will Banton who was dominant in the second half against Hayden Walker Late call up Jamie McArdle turned the game on its head with two third term goals within a minute of each other in the low scoring affair. Brett Sharman and Peter Burgoyne as a ‘combination’ showed some encouraging signs up forward and midfielder come half forward Brad Shimmin also looks to be getting better each week after a slow start to the season. The Tigers have Michael McLean to come back in this week although a significant loss will be defender and ex-Tiger Captain Mark Pym should he be found guilty of striking at this weeks tribunal hearing. Their opponents the Eagles have been enjoying some good form in 2010 and despite a bye at the weekend and a loss to the Peckers the week prior Hummocks Watchman Eagles sit nicely in equal third place on the APFL ladder. With one of their vice-captains playing his 200th game the Eagles will no doubt be up and about for this one looking to defeat United for a second time this season. The Eagles also should welcome back three to four players who missed the game against Balaklava a fortnight ago. Certainly if Eagle Sean Light

My Call n Kym Jarman previews APFL round 9 returns then that makes things much harder for United who are looking for all the luck they can get. If Light misses then things get much more interesting that is for sure. If Joe Hunt, Ashley Lockwood and Josh Schutz return then the Eagles will be at near-full strength. The class and polished skills of the Eagles should be enough to get them the win this week.

Rams should again taste victory

Hamley v Virginia

At Hamley Bridge, Virginia Rams will be looking for their fourth win of the season, taking on a side that has just one win against their name. The Rams aren’t travelling well – only winning one of their last three matches. You’d expect the Rams with Howell, Wilkey, Young, Johnston and Galic in the midfield to be too strong for the Bombers. Perhaps Travis Natt will get the job on Virginia full forward Brendan Niklaus. Niklaus was kept to two goals last week against Two Wells so should the Bomber defence limit his chances they could be a possi-

bility to stay with the Rams on the scoreboard – and they showed a few weeks back ‘if they are close enough they are so hungry they can be dangerous’. Smith, Lockwood,Allen, Slok and Schahinger will again have to be at the top of their games if they are to contain the Rams midfield unit. Gregory who is in career best form again will lead the way. Hamley Bridge have had a look at the Rams already this year so they’ll know what to expect – although one suspects the Rams will be the ones back in the winners circle this week.

Midfield key to Magpie upset

Mallala v Balaklava

This weekend at Mallala it will be a one versus two battle with the Magpies hosting the Peckers. When these sides met back in round five Mallala defeated the Peckers by 34 points. However, since then the Peckers have risen a notch and won three straight matches defeating the finals bound Rams, the then second placed Eagles and the gallant Tigers. This game is well poised to be a beauty and despite the Peckers

only beating United by four points last weekend Balaklava should relish the conditions of a dryer day this week at the town where eight roads meet. Mallala of course has class all over the field. An even spread of runners and a forward line that love sharing the goals are their cornerstones. The Magpies over the past few seasons just seem to go about their business against sides outside the top four, however when a genuine challenger comes along they seem to lift another gear and really accept the challenge. With Balaklava moving into second place on the APFL ladder this week no doubt the Magpies are already plotting a way to send the Peckers back down the nine mile with their feathers ruffled. The Peckers confidence is up and they are now considering themselves a genuine threat. Should they be able to cause a major upset this week against the reigning premier it would certainly send this APFL season into a spin. To do this it would mean their big men must dominant the air.As clinical as Mallala can be they do lack some height in the big man department. Although Balaklava’s midfield may struggle to keep pace with the Magpies, should they be able to knuckle down and contain Mallala’s dangerous running brigade then Balaklava’s big men must capitalise and take all their chances for them to be any chance.

Plains Producer, Wednesday June 2, 2010

SPORT v Zone Carnival

Central Zone carnival a muddy affair

Tanya Rademacher, Adelaide Plains chases as Northern Areas netballer Kerri Blackwell passes during the senior match.

THE Adelaide Plains Football League Under 15 side that played in Sunday’s Central Zone Canival at Balaklava Oval. Back from left: Matthew Musolino, Lachlan Goss, William Bedell, Tate Michael, Tyler Williams, Harrison Gameau, Anton Pogas, middle: runner Francis Pellarzari, Bradley Calvett, Josh Butterfield, Dylan Kearns, Jake Birchmore, Adam McArdle, Brandon Daly, Reece Svetec, Jesse Zilm, Team manager Peter Butterfield, coach Chris Hummel, front: trainer Craig Allen, Jack Henneker, Joshua Pellazari, Nick Seccafien, Zac Hallion, Rhys Darwin, Allen Sparks, Sam Collings, William Hart, Tyler Darwin and trainer John Goode. RIGHT: Zak Hallion takes a mark for the Adelaide Plains during their second game, played against the Yorke Peninsula. BELOW: Harrison Gameau, Adelaide Plains tries to pick up the ball while team mates Sam Collings (left) and Anton Pogas (right) are ready for a handball.

SARAH Tiller, Adelaide Plains caught in a tussle for the ball with her North Eastern opponent during one of the junior games.

hannah McArdle, Adelaide Plains is ready to catch the ball as her North Eastern opponent attempts an intercept.

Central Zone U/15 Carnival Results from Sunday May 30 at Balaklava Oval

Game 1

North Eastern 3-7 25 V Adelaide Plains 2-0 12 Best Players: NEFL – Karl Milde, Conor Blumson, Cameron Giles, Bradley Radford. APFL – Sam Collings, Jake Birchmore, Tate Michael, Rhys Darwin. Goal Kickers: NEFL – Edward Dunstan, Karl Milde, Dylan Day – 1: APFL – Dylan Kearns, Anton Pogas – 1.

Game 2

Yorke Peninsula 5-5 35 V Northern Areas 1-2 8 Best Players: YPFL – Jacob Dutschke, Samuel Roads, Will Northeast, Malcolm Karpeny. NAFA – Campbell Combe, George Hewett, Matt White, Kienan Sims. Goal Kickers: YPFL – Samuel Roads – 2, Ben Edwards, Jack McCauley, Sam Lodge – 1. NAFA – Ashley Ayles – 1.

Game 3

Northern Areas 6-7 43 V North Eastern 0-1 1 Best Players: NAFA – Campbell Combe, George Hewett, Kienan Sims, Kaleb Head. NEFL – Karl Milde, Jack Hayes, Conor Blumson, Hamish Behn. Goal Kickers: NAFA – James Bentley, Campbell Combe – 2, David Richens, Harrison Vanstone – 1. NEFL – Didn’t kick a goal.

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Game 4

Yorke Peninsula 9-5 59 V Adelaide Plains 0-1 1 Best Players: YPFL – Tyler Andrews, Jordan Monopoli, Malcolm Karpeny, Will Northeast. APFL – Tate Michael, Josh Butterfield, Reece Svetec, Jake Birchmore. Goal Kickers: YPFL – Jordan Monopoli, Sam Lodge – 3, Will Northeast, Samuel Roads, Jacob Dutschke – 1. APFL – Didn’t kick a goal.

Game 5

Northern Areas 12-3 75 V Adelaide Plains 2-3 15 Best Players: NAFA – Ashley Ayles, Campbell Combe, George Hewett, Declan Duffy. APFL – Jake Birchmore, Josh Butterfield, Dylan Kearns, Tate Michael. Goal Kickers: NAFA – Campbell Combe, Ashley Ayles – 3, James Bently, Trent Thomas - 2, Jake Nitschke, Shaun Kapitola – 1. APFL – Jake Birchmore, Anton Pogas – 1.

Game 6

Yorke Peninsula 8-5 53 V North Eastern 3-2 20 Best Players: YPFL – Jack McCauley, Malcolm Karpeny, Jordan Monopoli, Lachlin Glazbrook. NEFL – Dylan Day, Hamish Behn, Karl Milde, Bradley Radford. Goal Kickers: YPFL – Jordan Monopoli, Ben Edwards – 2, Cody Scott, Jacob Dutschke, Samuel Roads, Will Northeast – 1. NEFL – Karl Milde, Bradley Radford, Edward Dunstan – 1.

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SPORT v NEFL reports

Hawks in top of table clash at Riverton Saturday’s top of the table clash between the RSMU Hawks and the Blyth/Snowtown Cats was an enthralling contest because of the closeness on the scoreboard. In testing conditions, only nine goals were scored for the entire game. The hosts at Riverton Oval finished with a seven point win. There were two points separating the sides at the first break, with the Hawks edging that out by a further point at the long break. Kicking the only goal of the third term would prove to be the difference in the end. “There was a three to five goal breeze going towards the Southern end,” Cats coach Brett Ireland said. “It turned into a slogfest – stoppage after stoppage – ball up after ball up. “Showers continued to come through all day, certainly affecting the standard of the game. “The contest didn’t give a true indication of the abilities of either side. “In those conditions you need a bit of luck and I didn’t feel we got a lot.”

Round 7 in review By Peter Argent Zack Hier’s superb season continued in the contest, in yet another “best on ground” effort, containing Jarrod Gillings to a single goal after the final siren sounded. As Brock Harrison started to get on top of Wayne Slattery in ruck Hawks on-ballers Luke Percy, Ben Mitchell and Tyson Willmott found the ball continuously. Craig Mullins was cool and composed under pressure, while Dale Schulz also played an important role. Key forward, Jamie Williams although he only collected limited possessions, would prove to be a match winner with three of his team’s five goals. All the Cats’ better players were around the ball, with amateur league export James Taylor and young local teenage talent Arryn Lloyd both

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A Grade Team P W RSMU Hawks 7 6 Blyth/Snow 7 5 BBH Rams 7 5 Min/Man 7 4 North Clare 7 4 South Clare 7 3 BSR Tigers 7 1 Eud/Rtown 7 0 B Grade Team P W Min/Man 7 7 RSMU Hawks 7 6 BSR Tigers 7 3 North Clare 7 3 Blyth/Snow 7 3 South Clare 7 3 BBH Rams 7 2 Eud/Rtown 7 1 Senior Colts Team P W RSMU Hawks 7 7 Eud/Rtown 7 6 Blyth/Snow 7 5 BSR Tigers 7 4 South Clare 7 3 BBH Rams 7 1 North Clare 7 1 Min/Man 7 1 Junior Colts Team P W BSR Tigers 7 7 RSMU Hawks 7 6 Eud/Rtown 7 4 Blyth/Snow 7 4 South Clare 7 3 North Clare 7 3 BBH Rams 7 1 Min/Man 7 0

Byth-Snowtown’S Arryn Lloyd in action against the Hawks on Saturday. Photo: Peter Argent

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Agn Pts 396 12 424 10 497 10 445 8 555 8 530 6 789 2 783 0

% 61.02 62.58 58.89 52.46 51.19 52.81 30.12 32.21

M/R 85.71 71.43 71.43 57.14 57.14 42.86 14.29 0

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D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

For Agn Pts 444 290 14 605 221 12 380 369 6 428 461 6 344 390 6 358 440 6 264 479 4 277 450 2

% 60.49 73.25 50.73 48.14 46.87 44.86 35.53 38.1

M/R 100 85.71 42.86 42.86 42.86 42.86 28.57 14.29

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% 79.97 81.59 69.7 59.6 68.18 54.12 19.39 2.01

M/R 100 85.71 57.14 57.14 42.86 42.86 14.29 0

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excelled, especially in the first half. Last year’s medallist Ryan Darling and his 2006 premiership teammate Brad Bell, along with former leader Simon McCormack were all important contributors. Dashing half back flanker Kiel Kennett who is also developing into an excellent rebounding defender, quelled James Vandeleur’s influence. “The whole backline was solid again, led by Kiel (Kennett) and senior guys including Robert Wandel and Nick Humphrys,” Ireland concluded. “James (Taylor) was our most consistent, while in his first year out of colts, Arryn Lloyd played well in conditions that suited him.” Min/Man back in the top four Dominant in the first half of the match, Mintaro-Manoora secured a fourth victory in this last week of the first round for the season. This win forced their way back into top four. It was a convincing 33 point victory over the Southern Saints at Robertstown Oval. Eudunda-Robertstown only had three shots at goal in the first half, but was more competitive in the second. Winemakers, good friends and co-owners of the “Naked Run” label Steve Baraglia and Brad Currie were the winners’ best two players. Another pair of close mates Aaron Bevis and Brad Taylor was also high among the Eagles best. Tyson Webb was a solid contributor and the often unheralded Rick Piggot was also a strong performer. Interestingly three players with a heritage in the Barossa, Light and Gawler competition, Bevis, Taylor and former Nuriootpa football Daniel Fogden all finished with a pair of majors. James Mader in defence was the Saints best followed by on-baller Andrew Turrell. Audacious young talent with a penetrating left foot; Clinton Voigt

Broughton Cup Medallist Ryan Darling.

Photo: Peter Argent

played his best game at senior level. Justin Trewen kicked a match high three goals, in a solid effort from limited opportunities. Simon Schmidt and Todd Mosey were serviceable for the vanquished as well. Third win in a row for South Clare South Clare’s six unanswered goals in the second quarter, while keeping the BSR Tigers score-line ensured a third successive victory. On a premiership ladder which is quickly tightening up, Matt Vandeleur’s troops are still sixth but just a win out of the four, with a strong percentage. The Tigers’ woes in attack continue to be evident, only being able to kick a single behind in 50 minutes of football over the second and third terms. Precocious young talent Mitchell Reynolds was the Demons best, followed by the athletic Brodie Murphy and another youngster Joel Dunstan. The experienced Matt Dare and playing coach Matthew Vandeleur both won plenty of the ball, while in less than perfect conditions Michael Liebelt was a true target in attack. Liebelt actually kicked twice as many goals as his opposition team beating BSR with his personal effort in front of the big white sticks, while Nick Pynor kicked two goals himself as well. For Brinkworth-Redhill- Spalding Scott

Morris was their best, followed by Craig Weckert and Chad Pilkington. Young big man Alex Smart competed manfully, while Jason Zohs was serviceable again. Central Zone 2008 representative footballer Paul Jones was stoic in defence. Rams’ eight goal win over North Clare In an important clash for both clubs, the Rams’ six-goal-to-one third term was the reason for what proved to be an emphatic eight goal win in the end over North Clare. It was an absorbing contest in the first half, with both sides having their moments and BBH just four points up at the main break. The frugal Rams defence closed down their Roosters opponents and only allowed them to kick 1.1 after half time. Norwood recruit Nick Jackman were superb in his role in the middle, while Aaron Spicer produced another spirited display in ruck. Thomas Riggs and Boh Wall both won important possessions, while Darren Schuppan was impressive in defence. David Reed was the most potent forward in the contest, finishing with a haul of five goals. Both Mark Phin in the first half and Tim Dalla in the second closed down North Clare key target in attack Nick Prokopec. Wall and Matt Hall both helped out with two goals each for BBH

as well. Luke Willson was the Roosters best followed by youngsters Tyson Pawley and Tom Swearse On field leader Ward Matt worked hard all day. The junior Jaeschke sibling Simon was serviceable, and while his brother Craig didn’t have his usual impact, he was still more than useful. Min/Man - North Clare clash important for both sides In an important clash for both sides at Mintaro Oval, the Mintaro/Manoora Eagles take on a North Clare side that has endured successive

losses. Matt Vandeleur ’s South Clare Demons will be looking to continue their momentum when they host the ladder leading RSMU Hawks at Clare Oval In a thirds game in a row at a home club, the BSR Tigers take on the BBH Rams at Brinkworth Oval. The Blyth/Snowtown Cats will be looking to return to the winners circle against the bottom placed Eudunda/Robertstown side at Blyth Oval. Adam Turrell’s Southern Saints are looking for a breakthrough initial victory.

Byth-Snowtown’s Simon McCormack.

Photo: Peter Argent

Plains Producer, Wednesday June 2, 2010

SPORT v Netball

Great day for Hamley in junior grades c1

Hamley Bridge 30 def Mallala 25. Hamley Bridge took the early lead with Amy Humphrys providing great drive, showing teriffic skills and atheleticism through the mid court. Jessica Sellars GS rebounded well and shot accurately for Hamley Bridge. Kymba Zanker showed good speed for Mallala, driving well to the post. Sophie Martin WA and Jessica Sellars GS worked well together creating excellent movement and many scoring opportunities for Hamley Bridge, enabling their team to extend their lead by a further three goals. In the third quarter Hamley Bridge’s intensity dropped off and Mallala were quick to capitalise. Kymba Zanker and Martha Heyne worked well together in the goal circle, while Brooke Wilson led well down the court. Mallala commenced the last quarter with strong defensive pressure from Georgia Crewdson, and forced passing errors from Hamley Bridge. Rebecca Fritz read the ball well for Hamley Bridge, taking some strong intercepts which combined with strong drive to the goal circle from GS Jessical Sellars to enable Hamley Bridge to win the quarter by one goal.

Hamley Bridge 28 def Mallala 9. Hamley Bridge stamped their authority early in the game, with GS Amy Humphrys dominating the goal circle. Amy McCabe provided fantastic drive through the mid court for Hamley Bridge, enabling her team to score quickly and take a 13-0 lead at quarter time. Conditions worsened in the second quarter, making scoring difficult for both teams. Hannah Langtry presented well in the goal circle, while Tyler Powell drove well. Hamley Bridge extended their lead by six goals. Mallala gained in confidence in the third quarter as Brooke Wilson took to the court and provided immediate presence. Grace Farelly defended well for Mallala, her team winning the quarter by one goal. Both teams battled with the windy conditions in a low scoring last quarter. Kiraleigh Hewitt lead well for Hamely Bridge, providing a good focal point in the goal circle while Jessica Heaslip brought the ball through the mid court effectively for Mallala. Hamley Bridge dominated all over the court in the first half, giving them the lead which Mallala were unable to peg back despite a stronger second half.

ABOVE: Long Plains C2 centre Matika Hilliard-Faulkner chases the ball during Saturday’s match against Balaklava. RIGHT INSET: Mary Hosking, Longies tries to get her hands on the ball.

APNA netty star Name: Michelle Dunstan Nickname: Chellie, Madge Date of Birth: 27/07/1960something! Height: Not as tall as I’d like to be Team: Mallala A2 Position: GK Who is the most damaging player (on or off court) in your club? Jayne Brown - a quiet achiever Who is your club’s hardest worker (on or off court) in your club? Tarnia Pratt - she never gives up Highlight of netball career: I’ve got two - A1 premierships 1986 (with Balaklava), 96 (with Mallala)

What’s your number one passion outside netball? My family If you trade places with anyone for a week, famous or not, living or dead, real or fictional, who would it be? Rachel Dunstan (my daughter)

What is the last book you read/movie you went to see? The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, by Roald Dahl/Avatar If you won $20 million in the lottery, what would you do with the money? Pay off my family’s debts (and ours), invest, give some to charity If you were a car, what kind would you be? Volvo If there was a front page headline written about you, what would it say? “Madge survives another game” If you could take any person on your next netball trip, who would it be? My mum What is the grossest item in your fridge? Tuna Mornay

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Pam Mattschoss, Hamley Bridge passes in front of Mallala’s Diana Feeley during the A1 netball match on Saturday.

Megan Anderson, Mallala tries to intercept a pass caught by best-oncourt Emma Riley, Hamley Bridge during the A1 match.

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A1 GRADE Hamley Bridge....... 10.....55.93 Balaklava.................. 10.....53.79 Hummocks............. 10.....53.65 Two Wells................. 6....... 52.27 Mallala....................... 6.......49.23 Virginia...................... 4.......46.48 Long Plains.............. 0....... 37.02 A2 GRADE Two Wells................ 14.....63.33 Hummocks............. 10.....58.99 Balaklava.................. 10.....54.95 Long Plains.............. 6.......44.50 Hamley Bridge........ 4....... 31.38 Mallala....................... 2........41.73 A3 GRADE Balaklava.................. 12......61.67 Virginia..................... 10.....56.04 Hummocks.............. 8.......58.42 Two Wells................. 8.......52.50 Long Plains.............. 4.......45.04 Mallala....................... 2.......39.33 Hamley Bridge........ 2.......32.45 A4 GRADE Hummocks............. 12.....65.56 Two Wells................ 12.....63.04 Balaklava................... 8........57.31 Long Plains.............. 8.......54.92 Hamley Bridge........ 4.......46.03 Mallala....................... 2.......36.32 Virginia...................... 0....... 21.94

A5 GRADE Two Wells................ 14.....63.97 Balaklava.................. 10.....50.90 Mallala....................... 6.......48.75 Hummocks.............. 6.......45.45 Hamley Bridge........ 4....... 46.74 Long Plains.............. 4....... 42.15 B GRADE Long Plains............. 14..... 59.14 Mallala....................... 8....... 57.62 Hummocks.............. 8.......52.90 Two Wells................. 8.......50.53 Balaklava................... 6.......49.70 Hamley Bridge........ 2.......26.29 C1 GRADE Balaklava.................. 12.....75.62 Hamley Bridge....... 10.....58.05 Hummocks.............. 8....... 56.12 Mallala....................... 8.......54.55 Two Wells................. 6........21.18 Long Plains.............. 2.......18.54 C2 GRADE Hummocks............. 12.....84.66 Hamley Bridge....... 10.....62.80 Balaklava.................. 10.....59.70 Two Wells................. 6....... 52.32 Virginia...................... 6.......48.78 Long Plains.............. 2....... 16.17 Mallala....................... 0.......26.59

Results of Adelaide Plains Netball Association matches played on Saturday A1: Two Wells 72 (Briony Thomson) d Virginia 50 (Tracy Agius). Hamley Bridge 49 (Emma Riley) d Mallala 29 (Carla Jarmyn). Balaklava 47 (Carly Gregor) d Long Plains 30 (Leah Tynan). A2: Hamley Bridge 40 (Naomi Bubner) d Mallala 38 (Anna Konzag). Balaklava 34 (Kate Crmrlec) d Long Plains 19 (Heather Curnow). A3: Two Wells 58 (Cassie Kent) d Virginia 45 (Jodie O’Connor). Hamley Bridge 27 (Stacey Bell) d Mallala 23 (Lain Giles). Balaklava 42 (Tam Auricht) d Long Plains 19 (Karly Kayser). A4: Two Wells 67 (Megan Hatch) d Virginia 36 (Skye Young). Hamley Bridge 43 (Sally Fritz) d Mallala 33 (Dawn Buckby). Balaklava 25 (Kate Taylor) d Long Plains 24 (Belinda Raymond). A5: Mallala 23 (Claire Earl) d Hamley Bridge 21 (Kirsty Coles). Balaklava 26 (Sheralyn Bond) d Long Plains 16 (Samantha Stevenson). B: Mallala 26 (Hannah Jenkin) d Hamley Bridge 14 (Brooke Eastwood). Long Plains 30 (Hannah McArdle) d Balaklava 23 (Sarah Tiller). C1: Hamley Bridge 30 (Rebecca Fritz) d Mallala 25 (Kymba Zanker). Balaklava 32 (Carly Williams) d Long Plains 4 (Jessica Daniel). C2: Hamley Bridge 28 (Kiraleigh Hewitt) d Mallala 9 (Jessica Heaslip). TwoWells 18 (Jacinta De Plee) d Virginia 12 (Hayley Moore). Balaklava 32 (Blessing Nyoni) d Long Plains 0 (Mary Hosking).

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SPORT v District

Seeing Mallala oval in a whole new light

Blyth/Snowtown Football Club members David Pratt and Rob Pratt put the final touches on the Blyth Oval tank.

Two new tanks for Cats Football Club Blyth Snowtown Football Club was recently successful in applying for two new 22,000 litre Team Poly Rainwater Tanks through SA Community Football League. The tanks were generously provided by the West End Community Fund. SAWater provided $1000 sponsorship to assist with the purchase of a Davey pump, plumbing and installation costs with Davey Pumps supplying the pump at a favourable price. The rainwater will be used in both

clubrooms’ showers as well as other tap outlets. The SA Community Football League provided two tanks for the one football club due to the Cats amalgamated club practising and playing at more than one oval at home games during the season. Prior to the first home matches, busy bees were held at Blyth and Snowtown ovals and the tanks were put in place and connected, and now await for rain to fill them up.

The district will benefit from advanced facilities at Mallala oval, with installation of new lighting completed last month. The set up at the ground now equates to about $70,000, and is advanced enough to host night sporting events and will enhance Mallala’s Christmas parade party. The lighting project was made possible with the help of an $18,000 community partnership project grant in conjunction with District Council of Malalla. Craig Argent, Ian Stuart and Barry Sowerby from Mallala football club committee were instrumental in organising the project. MrArgent said he was grateful for all the support the football club received. “It’s something we’ve been working towards for a while,” “It’s going to be great for the whole district,” Mr Argent said. The football club is one step closer to hosting night football games in the Adelaide Plains league. “The aim is to have night footy. For a local league, it would be a huge thing.” But Mr Argent said it was still in the early stages of development. “There are still a few things to iron out,” he said. The lighting facilities will bring many benefits to the whole community, not just the football club. “Cricket and softball can be played

under the lights when the heat policy forces games to be cancelled, and the cricket club is keen to see 20/20 cricket matches played at the oval,” he said. Nine letters of support were included in the grant application, including letters from John Dawkins MLC, Stephen Griffiths MP, the softball club and the cricket club. Sharmans provided additional infrastructure during the construction process, while David Algar helped out with additional services. Mallala football club president, Jim Franks, said the new lights would create many opportunities including the prospect of night footy matches. “It is a huge improvement for the club and hopefully for the association,” Mr Franks said.

Cats netballers watch Thunderbirds play at ETSA Park Thirty three members of the Blyth Snowtown Cats netball club watched the Thunderbirds have a close win over the Firebirds at ETSA Park on Sunday, May 23. While waiting for the big match, the Cats players flocked around Miss Thunder.

From left: Coach Claire Catford, Scorer Emily Noack, Holly Cowan, Nikki Beall, Bridget Guthberg, Lucy Forrest, Abbi Phillips, Sophie Reid, Caitlin Mackay, Beth Germein, Judy Britza, Lisa Britza, Breanna Stubing, Erin Brundell, front: coach Cheryl Appleby.

Hummocks girls in Woodside carnival Hummocks Netball Club took part in the Woodside Netball Carnival on Sunday, May 23. Twelve Hummocks netballers (A1, A2 and some A3 players) and over seven senior netball sides from Adelaide and other surrounding areas participated in the carnival. Hummocks netballers played four games, making it into the first semifinal, unfortunately just missing out on a spot in the grand final against the SA state side.

The girls worked really hard on the court and performed well – considering they had never worked or played as a complete team before. Each game was made up of 10 minute halves. One of the girls’ biggest wins was against the North East Zodiacs, 38 - 4. It was cold and windy, but an enjoyable day and a well-run carnival that has been going for more than 25 years. – Coach Cheryl Applebly

High standard of netball at Academy Carnival On Sunday, May 16 an Academy Carnival was held at Balaklava Netball Courts. The carnival involved girls from Northern, Lower North and Spencer Academies – about 180 players in total. The age groups that played were under 13s, under 15s and under 17s. The Northern Academy includes the North Eastern, Adelaide Plains and Northern Areas Netball Associations.

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In each age group, 18 players are talent identified, and the girls attend coaching sessions one Sunday and one Tuesday night a month from March to July, as well as completing a home training program. From these players, a team of 10 will be selected in each age group to represent the Regional team at ETSA Park in the July school holidays. Adelaide Plains Netball Association has representatives in the under 13 and under 17 age groups. Under 13s are: Carly Williams,

Kelsey Wedding, Jessica Sellars and Amy Humphrys. Under 17s are: Kate Cmrlec, Lauren Michael, Brianna Wedding and Kayla Arbon. APNAhas four umpires involved in the academy: Sarah Tiller, Tenayah Renshaw, Casey Michael and Kylie Taylor. Carolyn Michael is assisting with the coaching of the under 15s. The standard of netball was great to watch and appreciated by a large crowd of spectators.

Back from left: Maddie Zweck, Lucy Pratt, Lauren Collins, Miss Thunder, Alana Barrand, Jess Lloyd, Deline Barrand, Tayla Barrand, Tamara Pyrke, front: Emille Pyrke, Kasey Bigg, Bianca Angew, Carmel Pyrke, Sophie Lloyd, Tara Walkley, Tayla Clark, kneeling: Mikayla Kennett and Rachel Carling.

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SPORT v District

Golf BALAKLAVA LADIES

Lower North shooting champs

Results from May 27. It was a small field of 14 who came out to play in the second stroke round and monthly medal. Cathy Redpath was the winner in A grade with a nett 71.Norma Taylor with a nett 76 and Patricia Anderson with a nett 78 made up the A grade contingent. B grade was won by Moya Hayes - nett 76 , followed by Faye Williams and Gill Ackland both 77 nett. C grade produced the star of the day when Louise Michael came in with a score of 61 nett. The handicapper has already dealt with her! Trying to catch Louise were Sue Friederichs - nett 70, Chris Hahesy and Jill Taylor - nett 79,Josie Thompson - nett 80 and Pam Hill - nett 83. Producer Points. Louise Michael 5, Sue Friederichs 4, Cathy Redpath 3, Moya Hayes 2, Norma Taylor 1. Monthly Medal produced a tie with both Gill Ackland and Tania Matz on 8 pts. Next week is 3rd stableford and Super Gran Trophy. Starters S.Toovey and C.Taylor “Golf is like a love affair. If you don’t take it too seriously, it’s no fun; if you do take it seriously it breaks your heart.” - Arnold Daly - actor.

Shooting Lower North Gun Club

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With its key indicators being an interface between over an inch of rainfall and its recently refurbished fairway mower, the course welcomed 25 players for a business-like Stroke round as all stakeholders contested the Balaklava Electronics Trophy. Our key stakeholder was Greg Anderson, whose fully franked aggregation of nett 74 won him a box of goodies selected to enhance his well being. The A Grade field saw Wayne Nagle (88/75) continue to right-size his handicap with a nett 75, which pushed Bill Parkin (77/75) down the supply chain into second place on a count back. Murray Smith (72/78) used this portal framework to secure third place. This saw the rest of the field rendered as internal exiles, they being I. Michael 90(79), J. Spence (95/80), R. Butterworth (92/80), M. Loy (91/80), S. Michael (97/82), M. Hameister (100/88) and G. Ackland (104/90). Peter Freebairn (95/87) strolled around through the wind and rain to better envision his handicap rationalisation. Out of the B Grade matrix emerged our hero, Greg Anderson, still with 96/74 and now value-added by several new golf balls. Greg’s footprint keynoted the spiral dynamics of the day such that Barry Michael (95/78) achieved second place and Digby Addison (101/79) third. Those whose skill sets were less salubrious were D. Robinson (100/79), W. Berry (97/80), D. Trickett (102/84), D. Rodgers (106/85), C. Temby (106/87) and G. Toms, who elected not to footprintitiate the event moving forward. Over in the cutting-edge C Grade society it was Martin Bell (111/77) whose strategic outcome was superior to those of Mike Hahesy (106/77) and Austin Henstridge (107/87). In other areas of contestability, a stand-alone Birdie was actualised by Murray Smith who also took ownership of a Nearest The Pin, both events transacted on the 10th. hole. Within that same nexus of enhanced achievers were Dean Robinson (3rd), Digby Addison (8th) and Dave Rodgers (17th). This weekend our key performance indicator will be a 4-ball Stableford and all stakeholders should see this as an opportunity to grow their optimal positioning within the club’s strategy elicitation model, moving forward.

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Results from May 26. Barry Thompson 40, Jerry Toms 39, Trevor Reid 36, Mike Hahesy 35, Rick Campbell 33, Doug Taylor 32, Dean Trickett 31, Chris Hahesy 31, Bill Berry 28, Merv Hameister 28. Birdies: Mike Hahesy No 6.

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Results from May 23 and 30. No competition held due to weather conditions. Next week June 6 – first qualifying championship round – Heartbeat donation. Stroke competition, sponsored by Don Victor. Tee Master – P Agnew, Bar – D Paynter. Ladies May 19 – Club Medal, Stableford competition, sponsored by life member Max Carling: J Zweck 37pts, B Victor 34, K Mugge 33, R Lamond 31. Skins: Jackpot, raffle won by Max Carling. Ladies May 26 – par competition, sponsored by ANZ bank: J Zweck +7, K Mugge -2, B Victor -7, R Lamond DNF. Skins: J Zweck, raffle J Zweck.

Nourse; Don – William Pearson, Jake Mill, Alex Takacs. Best: Wen – Josh Nourse, Adam Busch, Lachlan Squires; Don – Jake Mill, Louise Thomas, Lachlan McLean. Women Donnybrook 1 goal defeated Springstown 0 Goal: Amanda Pattison Best: Don – Annie Willson, Belinda McLean, Nicky Grbin; Spr – Katrina Sanders, Kerry Duke, Anita Bayliss. Men Donnybrook 8 goals defeated Riverton 0 Goals: Rob Dall, Mark Harvey, Jake Mill 2, Peter Hooper,Samuel Megson. Best: Don – Mark Telfer, Jake Mill, Peter Hooper; Riv – Kelvin Tiller, Josh Chapman, Tristan Chapman. Springstown 2 goals drew with Burra 2 Goals: Spr – Derek Upton, Adam Taylor; Bur – Darren Sweet 2. Best: Spr – Zoe Yeatman, Derek Upton, Kristian Pawelski; Bur – Darren Sweet, Danny Smith, Cameron Smith. •Please note a change of venue for this week’s games, June 5, to be played at Burra – not as the program shows.

LOWER North Gun Club prize winners, back from left: Adrian Mattschoss, Barry Duncan, Brett Duncan, Jim Elliott, Gary Parente, Richard Winckel, Ron Smith, Tom Damin, Aaron Zupanic. Front: Noel West, Frank Albanese and Tim O’Connor. This week June 2 – Captains Trophy, sponsored by J Zweck. Hostess – J Wandel. Next week June 9: Nearest The Pin – sponsored by Clare Chemmart. Hostess – B Victor.

Hamley Bridge

Twenty-seven players competed in Thursday’s stableford competition, John Bell winning the day with 38 pts from John Riley 36, Roger Hahn, Ian Rohde and Ian Ferguson 35, Anton Noack and Bob Ahola 34 all being prize winners. Other scores: Brian Cooper and Warren Isgar 33, Ross Hienze, Max Grasby, Ron Collins and Dennis Nation 32, George Dahlitz 31, Wim Van Pelt,Colin Doudle and Wally Jackson 30, Kieth Kluske, Dennis Hawke, Doug Cooper and Errol Branson 26, Ron Smith and Roen Cameron 25, Cliff Applebee 24, Tony Jones 23, Rex Mortimer 22 and Len Usher 21. John Bell made the only birdie (8) NTP was won by Ron Smith (9). Pattie Wedding had a good day, winning the ladies stroke round with a net 74 an also winning the most drives on on the fairway with 17. Cathy Angus was runner up with 78. On Saturday, 20 “foolish” players started a stroke round in very wet and windy conditions, with only 12 finishing, eight players “jumping ship” and returning to the warm club house. John Bell showed his good form with back to back wins, scoring a credible net 70 considering the tough conditions. John credits his win to the hamburger made at the footy club by Newton Lines that warmed him up. Runner up was Leigh Durdin, with 74 from Ian Ferguson, 76 from Neville Durdin and 77 from Steve Howe. All of the above were prize winners. Reporting the other scores would only embarrass the rest. Birdies John Mitchell (8). Nearest to the pins John Mitchell (9) Steve Howe (12th).

Riverton

Results from Saturday May 29. A Grade: M Day 41, A Leaver 39, J Pengilly 38. B Grade: J Watts 44, S Saunders 33, T Day 32. Next weeks competition: Stroke. New members most welcome.

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Saturday May 29: The first qualifying round of the championships was played in cold and wet conditions. Results: Leigh Victor 76 net 65, Roger Coupar 77 (67), Rob Benger 72 (68), Kym Baum 87 (68), Fraser Neill 92 (73), Bronte Heinrich 89 (74), Jake Heapy 110 (74), Bill Driver 97 (75), Mick Aworth 92 (75), Matt Butler 96 (77), Ryan Longmire 94 (77), Kevin Parish 104 (78), Mark Ross Naylor 97 (79), Jamie Whiteman 99 (80). Played for handicap: Peter Archer 105. Rabobank NTP in jackpot. Next week: June 5 – par third round of N Heinrich Memorial trophy. June 6 – Saddleworth Open Mixed Ambrose. – Rob Benger

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Two Wells

Results from Saturday May 29. Competition: Stroke – Bob Oxlade Memorial Trophy. Sponsor: Caddie Shack, Gawler. Players: 41. Wet and windy conditions greeted 41 players at Two Wells. Five sane people decided to cut their afternoon short and 36 got wet and cold. You couldn’t keep the smile off Brian Prior’s face thinking about the effect on the grass. Mention was made of the fact there was no water in the pond on the 12th, but plenty of casual water elsewhere all over the course. Bobby Hogg mentioned that he may have to resign as course manager because he hasn’t got a boat licence. The new sixth tee received plenty of favourable comments from players, and mention must be made of the work put in by Bobby Hogg, John Ball, Brian Prior and others to bring this tee block into play. The course played quite difficult evidenced by the fact that the best score on the day was a net 68 by Jeff Spackman, who won the Bob Oxlade Memorial Trophy as well as the Monthly Medal and B grade. In A grade Gary Payne shot a net 70 to edge out Greg Giannikos, Russell Grigg and Vince Hatch, all on net 71. B grade was also close with Jeff Spackman’s 68 just home from Adam Bail and Jim Weir on net 69. Ian Telfer won C grade with a net 69 from Jamie Gibson and Steve Sando, net 71. Andrew Baker picked up a ball for a NAGA score of net 92, as well as a ball autographed by Steve Kelly after his one up victory in matchplay against Brian Prior. Steve reckons it may be worth a bit of money later on. Results: A grade: G.Payne 70, G.Giannikos, R.Grigg, V.Hatch 71, S.Francis 73, Stuart Grigg 76, I.Clark 77, S.Abbott, L.Grafton, R.Thompson 78, Simon Grigg 79, P.Shields 81. B grade: J.Spackman 68, A.Bail, J.Weir, 69, J.Ball, J.Bowden 73, Y.Frencken 74, H.Linford 77, S.Kelly 78, D.Hall 80, L.Zbierski 81. C grade: I.Telfer 69, J.Gibson 71, S.Sando, M.Frost 77, K.Alexander 78, C.Weller 80, B.Barns 83, B.Prior 87, J.Boon 89, A.Baker 92. Ladies: J.Frost 74, J.Holland 75, E.Grigg 91. Match play result: J.Spackman d I.Telfer 1 up, S.Kelly d B.Prior 1 up. Long Drives: A: V.Hatch B: J.Bowden C: M.Frost NTP’s: 1 – I.Clark, 2-, 6 – S.Francis, 11 – V.Hatch, 12 – , 15 – Y.Frencken. Birdies: 6 – S.Francis, 9 –, 10 – P.Shields, 16 –. NAGA: A.Baker. Meat trays: K.Alexander, G.Giannikos (2), Y.Frencken, P.Shields. Members draw: D.Hall. Next week: Par, Captains Trophy (2). – Russell Grigg, handicapper TWGC.

Two Wells ladies

Results from May 28. On a dreary day, the first round of the Jenny Rowe Putting and Silver Spoon

was played. Winner of the putting was Kathy Stubing with 29, Runner up was Judi Frost with 30. Silver Spoon winner was K Stubing with 60 nett. Long Drive winner was Judi Frost on 9. Gobbler for E Grigg on 3. Birdie for K Stubing on 3. On black for E Grigg on 12 and K Stubing on 11.

Hockey clare & districts

Results from May 15. Balaklava v Springstown - U14 Springstown started off with a good attack but Balaklava’s defence was too good. This carried on to Balaklava getting a short corner but they failed to score. Springstown tried for another goal but Tim, Natasha and Riley’s defence was too good. Natasha and Riley are stepping it up and carrying it through the centre. Springstown managed a short corner but Michael’s goalie skills were too strong for Springstown. It was clear that Springstown had a strong attack as they managed two more short corners within minutes of each other. It was third time lucky for Springstown as they managed to score on their third attempt. Tim and Riley worked together pushing the ball down but Springstown’s defence was just too strong and the ball was turned over. Springstown came out strong in the second half scoring within the first minute. Nathan and Riley worked well together in attack and managed a short corner. In his first game of hockey, Micah showed strong attacking and defence skills. Balaklava had a shot at goal but Springstown’s goalie was on his game and didn’t allow Balaklava to score. Tyler ran strongly through the centre but it didn’t help as the opposition were able to score another goal. Balaklava played well but Springstown were better on the day, winning 3-0.

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Under 14 Burra 0 goals drew with Springstown 0 Best: Bur – Neil Maxted, Peter Cornwell, Sam Haddow; Spr – Johanna Dutschke,Tom Forrest, James Forrest. Donnybrook 5 goals defeated Balaklava 0 Goals: William Pearson, Kari Thomas 2, Lachlan Squires Best: Don – Fletcher Thomas,William Pearson, Kari Thomas; Bal – Tim Goldney, Natasha Greenshields, Riley Chapman. Under 17 Springstown 5 goals defeated Burra 2 Goals: Spr – Brianna Cheetham 2, Luke Burge, Chloe Dutschke, Ashleigh Clarke; Bur – Aaron Desmet 2. Best: Spr – Luke Burge, Matthew Forrest, Chloe ; Bur – Cameron Smith, Neil Maxted, Aaron Desmet. Wendouree 3 goals drew with Donnybrook 3 Goals: Wen – Adam Busch 2, Josh

Lower North Gun Club held its monthly shoot on May 30. Cool and windy weather conditions saw 27 shooters attend a very successful day, travelling from Bordertown, Wallaroo, Barmera, Minarto, Southern and local clubs. The ladies provided warming soup, sausages and salad, then a delicious afternoon tea. Scores: Event 1 – 50 Target Double Barrel Overall – Richard Winckel 50/50. AA & A Grade: 1st after a shoot off – Brett Duncan 65/66; 2nd – Adrian Mattschoss 64/66. B Grade: 1st – Barry Duncan 46/50; 2nd – Noel West 45/50. C Grade: 1st – Gary Parente 46/50; 2nd – Tom Damin 40/50. Prizes donated by M and C Pontifex. Event 2 – 25 Target Point Score AA & A Grade: 1st – Frank Albanese 105/105; 2nd – Ron Smith 104/105. B Grade: 1st – Barry Duncan 74/75; 2nd – Tim O’Connor 70/75. C Grade: 1st – Gary Parente 69/75; 2nd – Jim Elliott 62/75. Prizes donated by B and P Duncan. High Gun won by Aaron Zupanic 124/125. Prize donated by J and S Byrnes.

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With all the farmers’ wives happy after the soaking rain, this week’s matches would complete the first round – so the justle was on for premiership points as top side, Polars, was on a bye. After the rearranging of fill-ins and format changes, play got under way with the added bonus of spares for babysitting duties. We welcomed Nikki Yates for her long-awaited debut this season, playing in the unlucky Koalas team. Valerie Carling and Kevyna Gardner were determined to change this by starting the day with a big win over Colleen Allen and Roshanna Bull, now filling in for Lorraine Jenner’s Teddies. As did Di Meaney and Nikki over Helen Durdin and Kerrie Bell. With Di M and Kevyna chalking up another win for the Koalas, Valerie could sense victory but Colleen and Kerrie B kept the Teddies in the match with an exciting tie-break win. Di was obviously trying too hard and overstretched injuring her shoulder. Helen and Nikki were called for racquet abuse and the Koalas finally tasted victory winning 4-32 to Teddies 2-20. The other match between Di Taylor’s Grizzlys and Pauline Hill’s Pandas played a shorter version, due to Glenda Shepherd’s tireless but unsuccessful effort of trying to find a fill-in. Besides, this provided much needed babysitting support. Unfortunately it was a one sided affair, with Pandas having a big win 3-18 to 0-6. Pauline and Heidi Zerk caused the dack dropper of the day with Di T and Kellie Harrison showing their frillies. However the standard of this match belied the score. Di T and Ruth Martin tried hard in their game against Pauline and the cagey Rae Winen. Kellie and Ruth combined well together to make Heidi and Rae work hard for their 6-4 win. Until next week, and hoping phone companies won’t profit from too many phone calls for fill-in players… Premiership places: Polars 6, Pandas 6, Teddies 4, Grizzlys 2 and Koalas 2.

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Trialing alternate fertilser systems The first four-year demonstration of biological and organic fertilisers alongside standard granular and liquid equivalents is underway in northern SA, thanks to Federal government Caring for Our Country funding. The project, which aims to quantify the agronomics and economics of alternative fertiliser systems and crop establishment techniques, is being conducted by PeractoSA. “This is a timely project, given the increasing number of biological fertilisers coming into the market place and also given the rising costs of inorganic fertilisers,” PeractoSA technical officer Daniel Hillebrand said. “The biological fertilisers can potentially reduce reliance on inorganic fertilisers as well as impacting positively on general soil health, but to date there has not been a comprehensive assessment of some of these effects.” Mr Hillebrand said the opportunity to demonstrate the biological fertilisers over four consecutive seasons had attracted a lot of interest from growers. The demonstration sites are located north of Jamestown, west of Jamestown, Tarlee, south of Balaklava, north of Port Broughton, and south of Port Broughton. “We will be looking at a range of parameters, including soil carbon, gross margin, chemical and physical soil characteristics, soil erosion potential and water use efficiency. We don’t expect to see anything significant in the first year; however after four years we should see some meaningful trends.” Each demonstration site will also include dem-

Getting ready to do soil testing at the Caring for Our Country funded demonstration site north of Jamestown are Kym Frith and Daniel Hillebrand of PeractoSA with farmer Richard Jacka.

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The majority of the wheat grown in Australia is exported; exports dominate the Western Australian and South Australian wheat markets while, along the Eastern Seaboard in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, domestic consumption of wheat usually far out weighs exports. This ratio largely depends on the size of the wheat crop. In times of drought, Eastern Seaboard wheat is often transhipped or travels by road from South Australia or Western Australia to supply domestic demand. There are two main domestic markets for wheat; the milling market (food industry) and the stockfeed market. Around 75 per cent of the flour produced in Australia is consumed domestically for human consumption. Approximately 15 per cent of the flour production is exported mostly to the Asia Pacific region. Annually, the milling/food industry uses a minimum of 2.8 million tonnes nationally, of which 2.4 million tonnes are used on the Eastern Seaboard. The stockfeed market is a substantial end user of wheat in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland as each state this season will consume nearly 1 million tonnes of wheat. This figure can vary year to year as feed markets often substitute other grains, such as barley, sorghum and cotton seed etc. The stockfeed market is made up of feed manufacturers, feedlots, the poultry, pork and beef industries and pet foods etc. Victoria currently has the largest demand for stockfeed, with the major end users being the dairy market. Australia uses approximately 11 to 12 million tonnes of stockfeed annually. The beef, dairy and poultry industries are the largest users of stockfeed, with each sector using 23 per cent of stockfeed stocks. The pork industry follows with 14 per cent and other sectors use eight per cent. With the majority of the Eastern Seaboard of Australia having a good to fair season last year, domestic stockfeed consumers are currently buying hand to mouth as they believe supply is adequate in the short to medium term. For more information on local and international grain market developments and grain prices either call your local CBH Grain Regional Manager or 1800 107 759, or go to www.cbh.com.au

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