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The Barber of Balaklava

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IS this the district’s first rice crop? It looks as though it could be – but to be truthful this is part of a wheat crop. September’s spring deluge left large lagoons in two of Geoff McKenzie’s wheat crops on the Owen to Hamley Bridge road. The soaking rain gave Hamley Bridge an 80mm drenching and the district’s usually dry river beds a well-overdue flushing ... and despite warm weather, water has remained in the McKenzie paddocks – but Geoff says with the season we’ve had, he’s not complaining. – PICTURE: Lisa Redpath.

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The district’s farmers are sitting on a knife’s edge, waiting to see if their bumper crops will make it to the silo unscathed. Above average rainfalls right across the district have led to the best grain-growing season in years. Farmers in the Balaklava district haven’t seen such booming crops in close to a decade, while at Hamley Bridge, canola crops 18 inches above

the fenceline, may be the best on record. Joe Tily, who has been farming in the Hamley Bridge district for more than 50 years said he had never seen crops look so good. Spending much of the growing season in hospital following heart surgery, Joe got a pleasant surprise on his return. “The wheat’s going gold, the

barley’s turning, everything looks magnificent,” he said. However with the looming threat of locusts and summer rain, teamed with falling grain prices, farmers aren’t getting their hopes up just yet. “Things are looking good, but everyone’s a bit worried about what could happen between now and the end of harvest,” local agronomist, Michael Brougham said.

“The crops have plenty of moisture now, we just need some warmer days, to finish them off.” Headers around Balaklava are expected to begin reaping barley and pulses in about a fortnight, while later areas could be well into December before harvest begins.

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He was the barber from Balaklava – a journeyman who won a Military Medal for his bravery in the battles of World War I. Private Leonard Ignatious Rzeszkowski took part in the Hindenburg offensive on April 11, 1917, in the small French village of Bullecourt, where thousands of Australians lost their lives. The heroics of Private Rzeszkowski and other Australian Diggers is the subject of a new book, ‘Bullecourt 1917: Breaching the Hindenburg Line’. o Read his story on Page 2.

Last word on our future James Maitland

With voting in local council elections ending at 5pm on Friday, Wakefield Regional Council’s two mayoral candidates today make their final appeal to voters. Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) is expected to defy the antivoting trend of local

Maitland and Pain outline their vision government elections across the State, with local issues impacting on residents, particularly in Balaklava’s Central ward, where five can-

didates battle for three council seats. And with Port Wakefield resident Richard Pain challenging incumbent mayor James Mait-

land, there is escalating interest on who could lead council. James Maitland, claims he has the experience, networking skills

and knowledge of local government to remain elected for another term. Meanwhile, Richard Pain has gone to lengths to win the vote of the ratepayer – showing locals he wants the top job as WRC mayor by doorknocking in smaller towns. n Go to Page 4

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new book has unravelled a local war hero in Private Leonard Ignatious Rzeszkowski. Rzeszkowski worked as a hairdresser in Balaklava before he enlisted to join the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) on June 10, 1915. Private Rzeszkowski was one of the many Australian diggers who played a part in the spring offensive of 1917, aimed at breaking the stalemate on the western front by piercing the formidable defences of the German Hindenburg Line. For his role in a battle at the small French village of Bullecourt, the Jamestown-born soldier was awarded a Military Medal. The heroics of Private Rzeszkowski and other

New book’s tribute to Private Leonard Rzeszkowski, MM By Bronte Hewett Australian Diggers who distinguished themselves on the battlefield at Bullecourt is the subject of Paul Kendall’s new book ‘Bullecourt 1917: Breaching the Hindenburg Line’. Military Medal honours were justified for Private Rzeszkowski’s coolness and courage during the assault on the Hindenburg Line on April 11, 1917. He embarked from Adelaide on September

14, 1915 aboard HMAT Ballarat, bound for Alexandria in Egypt. He was then transported to Gallipoli on November 4, where he was assigned to the 16th Battalion. Rzeszkowski served in Gallipoli for the last two months of the campaign, while the battalion was engaged in patrols in No Man’s Land. Sixteenth Battalion was withdrawn in phases over three days from De-

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n THE new book by author Paul Kendall cember 18–20 and he left Gallipoli on the second day of the phased withdrawal and would spend several months in Egypt before being sent with the 16th Battalion to serve on the Western Front, arriving in Marseille on June 9, 1916. Private Rzeszkowski distinguished himself during the Battle of Bullecourt. By then, Rzeszkowski had become a battle-hardened soldier through his experiences during the Gallipoli evacuation and the battles on the Somme. According to Private Rzeszkowski’s profile in the ‘Commonwealth Gazette,’ his fine example of bravery and devotion to duty under trying circumstances was worthy of the highest commendation. “After getting through the enemy’s barbed wire entanglements, he helped other men also get through at the risk of almost certain death from enemy machine gun fire which was pouring from all directions.” “He went far towards keeping up the courage of many younger soldiers, for whom this was their first fight,” his recommendation stated.

On July 4, 1918, he took part in his last action of the war, the succesfful attack upon Le Hamel. Rzeszkowski received a severe gun shot wound to his left wrist and had to be evacuated to a hospital in Rowen. Two days later he was transported to Southwark’s Military Hospital in London. He was there until August 24 when he was transferred to Hareteiec Hospital On September 29, 1918 he went absent without leave from the hospital for nearly a day. Lieutenant Colonel Ye a t m a n , who presided over his court martial, realised this man had earned some time to himself after going through the trauma of Gallipoli and Bullecourt and decided a reprimand was sufficient together with a fine of one day’s day. After the war and despite a wound to his wrist, Rzeszkowski returned to work as a hairdresser and worked in Balaklava and Adelaide.

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leaving the district, the newspaper reported. It is believed he lived in Adelaide for a number of years before returning to the district in 1924 to raise his family. He married Doreen Howard in 1924 and they had two sons, Howard and John, and two daughters, Marie and Pauline. During the Second World War, Rzeszkowski re-enlisted in the Australian army and held the rank of Sergeant Major, training soldiers in Queensland. Leonard Rzeszkowsk passed away in 1958, aged 72 years and was buried in Centennial Park, Adelaide. Norma Rzeszkowski, who lives in Clare,was the only listed descendant in the area. She said her understanding was that her husband, Roy, was a cousin of Leonard’s grandchildren. Norma and Roy’s daughter, Judith, began writing a family history, but Leonard did not feature much.

Balaklava RSL will hold a Remembrance Day service at Balaklava Triangle from 10.30am tomorrow (Thursday). Lutheran church pastor, Jim Bryan, will conduct the ceremony.

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According to the Wooroora Producer, (forerunner to the Plains Producer) Private Rzeszkowski was in the employ of Horatio Tidswell before enlisting, and was a very popular young fellow. “His friends will be pleased to hear he has served his King so well as to have been amongst those singled out for military honour by His Maje s t y, ” t h e new s paper reported on August 16, 1917. A meeting was held on March 27, 1919 to form a branch of the Returned Soldiers Association (now known as RSL). Final nominations for the committee were presented at a meeting on Saturday, April 5 and Rzeszkowski was elected vice-president. But at a meeting on July 29, a replacement vice-president was elected because he was

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Saturday November 20 Market: 8am to 1pm, Cafe: 8am to 5pm n Peter Goers (ABC radio) will open this exciting new venture at 10.30am n Sophie Thompson (Gardening Australia) will speak at 11am about preparing your garden for summer n Variety of stalls (fresh produce, crafts, antiques, skin care and many more) n Live entertainment all day n Free face painting and balloons for children n Free bus service to Balaklava (craft fair) ANY INTERESTED STALL HOLDERS, MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS PLEASE CONTACT: • Caterina 0407 398 018 • Lyn 0417 863 701 • Annie 0424 845 687 email: saltoftheearth@hotmail.com

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Police remind motorists they have a zero tolerance to motorists who fail to comply with the use of seatbelts. The reminder comes after police attended a single truck rollover 5km south of Port Wakefield early Sunday morning, November 7, after four children in the truck’s cabin were unrestrained. No one was injuried in the accident. • Port Wakefield and Hamley Bridge police have reported 30 seatbelt offences during ‘Operation Restraint’ since November 1.

Coles widens pork policy

Supermarket giant Coles has announced it will extend its sow stall-free policy to imported pork products. It was revealed in July, Coles would stop buying Australian-grown pork from farms that used sow stalls, putting local producers at a disadvantage to overseas pork farmers. The new policy will affect Coles branded pork, including ham and bacon products, produced in Australia and overseas, from 2014.

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Taste of fun for all

Horizon Christian School will come alive in Balaklava tomorrow night with clowns, Old McDonald’s Farm, stalls for young and old and fabulous food. The biennial strawberry fete will start at 5pm at the school grounds and promises to be a great night. A highlight for the evening will be the opening of the time capsule which will take place at 7pm. Entry is free, and entertainment, stall and food will be running until 8pm. n Pictured at right: School prefects, Thomas Lawson, Ryan McPharlin and Mignon Baker, show some of the merchandise.

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Kapunda murder mystery Kapundaresidents have been told by police to be on alert as detectives investigate the discovery of a family found dead inside their Harriet street home on Monday. The bodies of Andrew and Rose Rowe and their 16-year-old daughter and former Gawler High School student, Chantelle, were discovered early Monday morning. Major crime detectives yesterday (Tuesday) confirmed the three were murdered, possibly late Sunday night or early Monday morning.

Residents were urged by police to be “vigilant” about their safety and to report any unusual activity in the hours before the bodies were found. The family’s only surviving member, Christopher Rowe, 25, flew home from a Gold Coast holiday on Monday night after hearing about the tragedy via social networking site, Facebook. It was alleged Christopher turned to Facebook for answers, pleading with friends to provide any information.

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“Can someone tell me what’s going on? That’s my parents’ street,” he wrote on his Facebook page on Monday. “My family lives on that street and I can’t get through to any of them.” Police have already placed about 25 evidence markers at intervals along the footpath leading south from the crime scene. It is believed the markers were placed where spots of blood had been found on the ground. Police investigations are continuing.

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Broadband plan closer residents of Clare and other towns had an opportunity to find out more about the Mid North (SA) Broadband Project, which will provide high-speed internet access to those who currently don’t have it. The informative road show, which was launched by South Australian Federal Labor Senator, Don Farrell, was held on Monday night at Clare TAFE campus and included short presentations, overviews and an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions. The project will develop a wireless infrastructure that can support

WiMAX broadband services capable of providing business grade applications including VoIP, video conferencing, and enhanced access band width for business, government and households. It is designed to cover a significant section of the Yorke and Mid North which is currently under and unserved by terrestrial broadband. It will primarily cover the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council and Regional Council of Goyder, but will also supply broadband accessibility to parts of the Wakefield Regional Council which currently fall in broadband ‘black spots’.

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National Highway roadside rest areas between Port Wakefield and Port Augusta will be the subject of a consultation session at Mallala next Wednesday, November 17. The project is outlined in the State government’s ‘Strategic Infrastructure Plan for South Australia’. View the plan at www.dtei.sa.gov.au.

Currently broadband services are limited to parts of the major regional centres and some nearby outlying areas. Outside these, the only broadband services available are satellite based, which is not considered an appropriate alternative due to inherent technical and financial limitations. The Mid North Broadband project has been developed in partnership with the Regional Council of Goyder, the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council and the Central Local Government Region, with isupport from the State Department of Trade and Economic Development and the Department of Further Education and Employment, Science and Technology. Regional Development Australia, Yorke and Mid North, contributed $150,000 to the project.

CELEBRATING the impending arrival of broadband are (from left) Kelly-Anne Saffin, CEO RDA Yorke and Mid North, Mike Pearce, Chair RDA Yorke and Mid North, Senator Don Farrell and Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion.

Local road upgrades in progress District roads are receiving various upgrades as part of Wakefield Regional Council’s (WRC) capital roadworks programming project. Council’s reseal program started this month and will be completed in February next year. Roads to be resealed include Balaklava - Christopher street and

Bruce drive (completed this week); Brinkworth - Boucaut and Downer streets; Port Wakefield - North and East streets; Snowtown - Second street, Snowtown to Bumbunga road and Snowtown to Blyth road; and Robert street in Lochiel. Before resealing, preliminary works of maintenace repairs and the trimming of street vegetation is being

undertaken. Works also recently began on Saints - Whitwarta road. It was recently announced state funding of $240,000 would go towards the road’s resheeting. This funding is in addition to the $82,950 allocated by council this financial year, together with $60,000 from last year’s budget to continue with the upgrade.

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Richard Pain completed a door-knock recently in the tiny towns of Owen, Lochiel, Blyth and Snowtown. Letter drops were done in larger towns. Mr Pain said one of his main concerns, and that of ratepayers, was that smaller towns were being “neglected” and “forgotten”. “It is important council does not forget the smaller towns in the district,” he said. “It is important we keep our towns vibrant.” He lists roads, rubbish and rates as high priorities he hopes to tackle if elected. “Council need to try to control their debt and curtail any unnecessary spending like the Evans land case and Port Wakefield wrecking yard.” Mr Pain also thinks promoting tourism and road signage in towns is important in drawing people to the district. “We need collective tourism information with a brochure on all towns and what they offer,” he said.”Snowtown has its windfarms, Owen its swimming pool and Port Wakefield now has its Salt of the Earth country makert - we need to find ways of promoting these good things.” Mr Pain has also been heavily involved in Port Wakefield’s Community Wastewater Management Scheme (CWMS), where he raised the need for council to be more accountable and transparent.

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JAMES Maitland said his “background knowledge” would be an “enormous benefit to the council area.” His vision for council remains very much the same as it was during his past term in council. “I would like to see openness and accountability continue in council just as it has been accountable in the past.” Public question time at council meetings and the content published on council’s website are all examples of council’s transparency and accountability, according to Mayor Maitland. “Accountability will continue should I be re-elected, and maybe council could even look at ways of improving its transparency, even though I think it’s already at its best,” he said. Taking into consideration the whole Wakefield Regional Council area - inclusive of all towns - is important too. “Council needs to encourage and work closely with town management groups to come up with ideas for their communities,” he said. Making every effort to avoid “enormous” rate rises is another priority on the list. “Council needs to use its networking skills and speak with neighbouring councils for ‘resource sharing’ ideas. “Councils need to share and learn from the best practices from all councils in the state.” Mayor Maitland said projects in the pipeline he is looking forward to are the Syngas proposal and the future of the new Bowmans plant. “I think it’s a good location and there aren’t too many houses around to disrupt.” He also revealed his thoughts about Port Wakefield’s CWMS, which he said was a “necessary improvement” for the town. “It is my belief that the community in general is in favour of the scheme,” he said. “It is the first of a very different style of scheme. It hasn’t been perfect but property owners’ concerns have been noted. “There are a couple of issues needing to be addressed but other than that, I am happy with it. Council is hoping residents will be able to connect to the system by the end of the year or early next year.”

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Balaklava The young ones (and the young at heart) will be excited to see the man with the white beard in Balaklava on Friday, December 17 for the town’s annual Christmas pageant! The floats depart at 5.45pm from Balaklava Community Library car park. Entertainment won’t be dull, with face painting, a sausage sizzle, the Lion’s raffle draw, Balaklava’s version of the Magic Cave – and of course, Santa! Two wells

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While Father Christmas will still be the main attraction, there will be another special visitor to Two Wells’ Christmas parade this year. South Australia’s Governor, Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce and his wife, Liz, have accepted an invitation from the Two Wells Regional Action Team (TWRAT) to attend the evening and judge various competitions. The parade and street party will be held on Friday, December 10 in the main street of Two Wells TWRAT president, Steve Kennedy, said it was exciting and hoped it would generate greater interest from the public. “It hopefully will attract more entries in competitions and more people to attend and enter floats,” he said. Businesses will be given the opportunity to sponsor the annual event. The Redbacks Band will again be playing in the parade. Snowtown • Snowtown’s Christmas Carnival will be held on Friday, November 26 at Federation Park from 6.30pm. The event will feature a jumping castle, fairy floss, tea, coffee, cool drinks, hot dogs, pavlovas and much more. Mallala Mallala will come alive for its annual Christmas parade and family events at Mallala oval from 7pm on Thursday, December 16. Kapunda Plans for the Kapunda Christmas Street Party on Friday, December 10 are well underway, with street stalls and amusements providing something for everyone. Event organiser Norma McCarthy, said this year was especially exciting. “The great news is Light Regional Council has become our major sponsor with an events grant of $1000 which really underlines the community nature of the event,” she said. Collection tins in shops and donations from businesses and individuals as well as sponsorship from larger organisations have given the organising committee the funds to hire amusements such as nine hole

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Jenny’s Kiwi connnection Snowtown From Snowtown to snow capped mountains, Jenny Crago recently returned from New Zealand with a greater appreciation for ambulance volunteers. Jenny recently returned after having been one of four chosen by SA ambulance service to participate with 15 years of volunteering to the service. She said it was a fulfilling experience which helped her develop a greater appreciation for what the ambulance service provided. “The opportunity to work with others in a similar field has opened my eyes to a few different ways of doing things but also made me aware ambulance practice has similar difficulties in whatever country it is performed,” Jenny said. The two-week program included a trauma conference and dinner in Whanharei, a helicopter flight and the opportunity to meet mini-golf, Old McDonald’s Farm, a conjuror and face painting, air-brush tattooing and much more. “As in past years there will be a concert, Santa arriving on the MFS fire engine and the Yellow Brick Road with lots of goodies for the children

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interesting people with similar interests. The trip also provided an opportunity for Jenny to see something very rare in Snowtown. “I got to see snow for the very first time, which was a real highlight. The country is very diverse in its scenery and terrain,” Jenny said. While in the country, Jenny was able to see New Zealand ambulance equipment, patient treatment and vehicles up close. “I was very impressed with the lack of distinction between paid and volunteer staff there and the fact many paid people put in heaps of volunteer hours also, particularly smaller stations,” Jenny said. “The best thing I did was being able to participate in a Helimed flight to an outlying area of the country to help treat and fly a cardiac patient to Auckland,” Jenny said. to collect,” she said. For the adults, there will be stalls selling Christmasthemed goods and many shops will remain open. There will also be a barbecue, hot dogs, hot potatoes, donuts, strawberries and cream and soft drinks.

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Port Wakefield’s Salt of the Earth Country market and cafe ‘preview evening’ is on this Friday, November 12 along Burra street at 7.30pm. Guests will be able to hear all about the grand venture. Drinks and nibbles will be provided. The grand opening will be held on Saturday, November 20. • The annual Port Wakefield Reunion will be held on Sunday, November 14 at Port Wakefield Oval at 11.30am. Family, friends and residents of the small communities are welcome to join in a day of reminiscing with others. People are asked to take a plate of food to share and also any photos or memorabilia to display on the day. For further details contact Ros Nankivell on 8867 1470 or Gary Stubing on 8867 1070 (after 5pm). Snowtown • Snowtown Skatepark Committee raised $1,250 last month and have welcomed Bernie Keech, a parent representative, and Carley Darling, a grant application writer, to the committee. Carley has sent off the first grant application. The committee met with David Woodroofe from Wakefield Regional Council, who is looking at proposed sites and has offered to help in applying for grants. Last month’s major fundraiser was at the Blyth/Snowtown football and netball club victory dinner. The committee raised $1000 with the hard work of many volunteers. Other fundraisers coming up include jumping castle at the Christmas carnival, Christmas raffle, sausage sizzle at the silo line-up during harvest at Snowtown and Bowmans and can and bottle drive after the New Year.

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Aerosol can caused Two Wells fire

A potentially disastrous grass fire started after a 15-year-old Two Wells youth was allegedly playing with matches and an aerosol can which exploded on Saturday, November 6. The 20 square metre grass fire at the council reserve behind the town oval, which was in close vicinity to houses, was extinguished by quick-thinking locals. Two Wells police reported the youth for causing the fire but according to police, it is not believed the youth deliberately intended to start a fire.

Warning on undersize crabs Police have warned crabbers not to take undersized crabs – or face severe penalties if they do. They say there has been an increase in the number of fishermen attending local beaches. According to Mallala police officer, Paul Bruggemann, there are a large number of blue swimmer crabs in local waters – but most are undersize. Police issued an expiation notice to a 60-yearold Paralowie woman for being in possession of 28 blue swimmer crabs, all of which were undersize, at Thompson Beach on Friday, November 5. The

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CRIME STOPPERS 1800 333 000 woman who had been crab-raking, was issued with the fine for taking more than 10 undersize crabs. In another incident the following day, police stopped a vehicle on Port Prime road, Dublin where police were said to be “disgusted” to find 78 crabs had been bagged – 75 of these crabs were undersized. The occupants of the

vehicle, a 50-year-old Salisbury Downs man and a 39-year-old Hillbank woman were both issued with expiation notices for taking more than 10 undersize fish. Police officers have the same powers as Fisheries officers under the Fisheries Act. People are also warned the consequence of taking a female crab with roe/eggs is a fee

• Two Wells police are investigating an attempted break-in at a pizza bar in Two Wells on Wednesday, November 3. Offender(s) attempted to gain entry to the building by jemmying open the front door however no entry was actually made. • Two Wells police are investigating the theft of copper piping from a property on Port Gawler road on Thursday, November 4. A white coloured Triton dual cab ute was seen leaving the scene. However, a registration num-

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• Mallala and Two Wells police were involved in ‘Operation Consequence’ last Saturday night, November 6. Numerous random breath tests in the Dublin, Two Wells and Mallala districts were conducted with no drivers testing over the legal limit. However, other offences were detected with a number of infringment notices issued and two vehicles defected. As part of ‘Operation Consequence’ a 24-yearold Dublin man was issued with an expiation notice for possessing equipment used in connection with the smoking/administration of an illict drug. His Holden sedan was also defected for breaching a number of vehicle standards and he was directed to stop driving the car until it was repaired and inspected at Regency Park vehicle inspection station. • A Mallala residence was broken into and “trashed” in the early hours on Friday morning,

From 1 January 2011, Australia’s first national Paid Parental Leave scheme will start. It’s a new entitlement for working parents, funded by the Australian Government. Taking time away from work for a new baby is a common part of working life. Paid Parental Leave will help parents spend time with a new baby, and help employers retain skilled staff. What is Paid Parental Leave? Eligible working parents of children born or adopted on or after 1 January 2011 may get 18 weeks Governmentfunded pay at the National Minimum Wage, currently $570 a week before tax, to help them care for a new baby. Am I eligible? Full-time, part-time, casual, seasonal, contract and self-employed workers may be eligible. You must have worked at least 330 hours (just over one day a week) for 10 of the 13 months before your new baby arrives. You can have up to an 8 week unpaid break between two working days and still be eligible.

You can earn up to $150,000 a year (individual salary) and still be eligible. Is it for both parents? Yes, usually the mother must apply for Paid Parental Leave. If you are eligible, you can transfer some or all of the pay to your partner (they need to be eligible too). The scheme gives families more options to balance work and family. When can I take it? You can claim up to three months in advance, and your pay can start at any time you choose from when your child is born or adopted. It will be paid in one continuous period from the start date and must all be taken within the first year after the birth or adoption. You are encouraged to apply early.

What about employer-provided entitlements? Eligible parents can receive Parental Leave pay at the same time, before or after other employer-provided paid leave or entitlements. The existing minimum entitlement to 12 months unpaid parental leave for long-term employees is unchanged. What does it mean for employers? From 1 July 2011, employers must provide Government-funded Parental Leave pay through their usual pay cycle to eligible employees who have been with their business for at least 12 months. Other eligible parents will be paid through the Family Assistance Office.

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• Port Wakefield police arrested a 44-yearold Balaklava woman for alleged aiding and abetting and breaching a restraining order on Wednesday, November 3. The woman was granted bail and will appear in Kadina Magistrates court at a later date. • A Salisbury Downs woman was stopped by police for driving unlicensed along Balaklava - Port Wakefield road on Saturday, November 6. She was also arrested for exceeding the speed limit. She will appear in court at a later date.

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November 5. The offender/s entered the house by allegedly kicking/smashing the front door. Once inside the offender/s had ransacked all cupboards and drawers before making off with cash, a digital camera and a laptop. • Mallala police reported a 47-year-old Dublin man for drinkdriving at Lower Light on Sunday afternoon, November 7. It was alleged the concentration of alcohol was 0.137 per cent. The man was immediately disqualified from driving for six months and the Ford utility he was driving at the time has been impounded for 28 days. He received a summons to appear in court at a later date. • A 30-year-old Mawson Lakes man was reported for urinating in a public place in Mallala in the early hours on Sunday morning, November 7. It was alleged he was less than 20 metres from a toilet.

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Waste levy slug shifts costs to you

LOST IN TIME Pat Thompson points to an unmarked grave at Dublin cemetery with councillor Steve Jones with dog Tash and Mallala Council CEO, Charles Mansueto.

Solving the mystery of Dublin’s unmarked graves A project at Dublin cemetery can now be completed with the help of a $600 grant from the Historical Society of South Australia. President of the Dublin History Group, Pat Thompson, said she was thrilled to be able to complete a project her late husband, Bob, began more than 10 years ago. Mr Thompson was instrumental in

cleaning up the Dublin cemetery and naming many unmarked graves. “Bob spent hundreds of hours out at the cemetery, cleaning up the rubbish and researching the graves,” Pat said. Pat said council provided him with a map of the cemetery and copy of burial records, which helped him identify unmarked graves.

Pat applied for the grant earlier this year and received the good news last Friday. “I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed,” she said. “It’s good to be able to finish what Bob started,” she said. The funds will go towards the cemetery project to tidy it and name remaining unmarked graves.

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officer, Charles Mansueto, said any increase in the cost of solid waste disposal would be difficult for council to absorb. “Council already undertakes a number of strategies to minimise solid waste disposal and thus the costs, but it will be difficult to offset the increase in levies,” he said. He also said the potential of increased dumped rubbish was “likely – but difficult to link directly”. DCM recently supported the motion to lobby the State government to prevent further increases. WRC CEO, Phil Barry, agrees with concerns. “Such a levy is becoming a sizeable cost to the ratepayer and further reflects an increasing component of rates going towards State government levies and charges in regulatory and direct and indirect cost-shifting actions on SA councils

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State government Environment Services and Natural Resources Management (NRM) services will be fully integrated by July 2012 following a comprehensive review of services. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) was established in July this year, to oversee environment and NRM services across the state. Environment and Conservation Minister, Paul Caica, said NRM Boards would continue to play a central role in engaging communities and working with the State government to decide priorities, develop regional plans, help resolve difficult challenges and monitor natural resources. “DENR and the NRM Boards will continue to embrace community input,” he said.

A State government decision to increase the solid waste levy to $35 per tonne has burdened more costs on ratepayers and made recycling even harder, according to the Local Government Association. There are also fears it will increase illegal dumping, which is already a concern across District Council of Mallala (DCM) and Wakefield Regional Council (WRC). Local councils will be lobbying members of Parliament to prevent further increases in the levy. LGA president, Felicity-ann Lewis, said the State Budget included a 35 per cent increase in the levy, signifying a 213 per cent leap form 2006 when it was $11.20 per tonne. “This is an unacceptable cost shift for local government to absorb,” she said. DCM chief executive

For more information visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au or call the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1300 362 361 (TTY 133 677).

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Australia Day award nominations again are due for the region. But hurry to nominate, as the closing date for nominations is next Friday, November 19. The awards honour citizens who have made outstanding contributions to their community. There is also a category for community event of the year. Nomination forms are available from your local council office or through its website.

The incredible $44,940 raised from Daryl Andriske’s 24-hour shearing marathon will go towards maintaining Flinders Lodge in Kent Town, where country people can be accommodated while having cancer treatment in Adelaide. A cheque from Shear for Life was presented to fundraiser event co-ordinator, Sarah Thornton, at the Alma Hotel, Norwood, on Sunday, November 7. • Pictured are Daryl Andriske, Jenny Hurley, Sarah Thornton and Graeme Wandel – with sheep

number 469. The funds will help with the continued need to refurbish guest rooms. Sarah could not thank the Shear for Life committee enough – and especially Daryl Andriske, who sheared 469 sheep during 24 hours at the Blyth Oval on October 8–9. Member of the Shear for Life committee, Janet Zweck, said the group was satisfied with the use of these hard-earned funds. “The committee was shown the before and after renovated rooms and all agreed the money was go-

ing to a very worthy project,” said Janet, who described the presentation lunch as a time for the group to reminisce about Daryl’s journey to the 24 hour shear and the efforts by the Blyth community to raise an extraordinary amount of money. The group was also shown the newly-renovated kitchen and recreation room at Flinders Lodge which opened six weeks prior, with funds raised by a group of people led by Jenny Hurley, who also joined the group for the tour and lunch.

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Adopt-A-Town’s Recycling for Callignee project will wrap up at the end of December. With about $2000 already banked for the town which was devastated by the Victorian bushfires last year, the Adopt-A-Town committee still isn’t finished. The aim is to reach $5000. From mascot Can the Man to the purchase of 12 recycling bins which were placed at the Balaklava Cup and show, the committee is looking to place a few more bins at Friday night basketball. According to Adopt-A-Town’s committee leader, Joy Woodroofe, Can the Man has been a great mascot and has appeared at Balaklava and Lochiel ovals for footy and netball, in schools during their assemblies and also in a church service in Owen.

Despite closing the project at the end of next month, people can still make donations at local recycling centres. People who live outside of Balaklava and Owen can recycle at their normal recycling depot and then donate the money to Callignee by handing the money to either Balaklava or Owen depot, writing a cheque to Wakefield Regional Council, or phoning council and asking for online banking details. Adopt-A-Town committee does not operate a bank account. WRC is banking cash and will transfer money raised to a bank account in Callignee when the project is completed. • Ben Heaslip proudly displays his “Can the Man” poster which has been used to promote the Callignee project.

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• Two of the district’s scout leaders - Kathy Chegwyn and Ian Laughton - were honoured with silver arrowhead awards for their dedicated service to Scouts. The awards were presented by Governor Marjorie Jackson-Nelson.

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Heritage Highlights

Our local newspaper, the “Plains Producer”, began its life as “The Central Advocate” in 1903, and the very first edition appeared on Friday, September 25 – the day before the local show. It was a four page publication, with the equivalent of only one page used for news, letters and such, the other three pages consumed by business advertising. The editorial for the first issue is quoted here: “It has long been felt that the requirements of the town and district are such as to warrant the publication of a paper which would circulate in our own and adjoining districts, whose columns would be open for the discussion of matters affecting the welfare of the community. Our object in chief will be, through the columns of ‘The Central Advo-

• Energetic Mallala couple, John and Yvonne Curnow, returned home after volunteering at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Sydney.

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cate’, to give publicity to all local matters of interest, also those of other towns. It is our intention to keep before our readers the leading questions of the day, both political and social. Articles dealing with these will appear from leading pressmen; also District Council news and country correspondence. Communications, whether published or not, will be strictly confidential, and the name of the writer on no consideration will be divulged: at the same time the Editor reserves the right to omit from any article all matter

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from the Parliamentary news of the day in a brief and attractive manner, which we hope will enable our fellow-electors to more easily see what their representatives are doing in both houses of legislature. We confidently anticipate the hearty co-operation of the public, and the support of all who have the advancement and well-being of the town and district at heart.” Some of the local businesses who advertised in the first edition were Harry Virgo (general commission agent); AE Middleton (blacksmith, machinist and wheelwright); Saint & Peek (grocery, ironmongery, giftware, boots, shoes and bicycles); Upton’s Balaklava Dispensary (promoting ‘digestive liver syrup’); Kitto’s Bakery (“a good dinner today”); and Alf F Scott (cash tailor).

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calculated to promote ill-feeling. Politically we are pledged to no platform, nor to the policy – in part, or its entirety – of any party, as we maintain that it would be in direct opposition to what we consider our duty to champion the cause of one political party to the detriment of several; but will give the same publicity to the view of one party as to another. We hope to circulate through districts which are agricultural, pastoral, and manufacturing, with a proportionate labour interest; and taking this fact into account will do our utmost to safeguard the interests of the district, and more especially our immediate centres of population, as well as the sparsely populated agricultural areas. We intend to bring before the electors from time to time items

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MONTHLY CHURCH TIMES November 14 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.......... 9.15am Windsor ..................... 9.00am Balaklava.................... 9.30am Lochiel......................10.00am Pt Wakefield............. 10.30am

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Nathan and Nicole wed n Stephen Reljich, son of Peter and Shirley Reljich of Balaklava married Jessica Inglis, daughter of Sonya and Bernie Inglis of Pinneroo, on Saturday, October 23 at Brice Hill Country Lodge. Bridesmaids were Kasey Berlin and Allison McKenzie, and groomsmen were Phil Rundle and Luke Sommerville. The pair enjoyed their reception on the lawns of Brice Hill Country Lodge with friends and family, before honeymooning at Victor Harbor. The couple are currently living in Clare. Pictured on the bikes are, from left: Allison, Luke, Kasey, Phil, Jessica and Stephen.

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n Sameka Colley and Jason Parker, both of Balaklava, married on Jason’s farming property on September 12. Sameka is the daughter of Naomi and Neville Colley of Mawson Lakes, formerly of Windsor and Jason is the son of Jackie and David Parker of Pinery. The ceremony overlooked canola crops and the reception was held in a marquee in a native scrub. The couple honeymooned in New Zealand and will reside in Balaklava.

n Matt East, son of Ken and Peta East of Mallala and Marni Jones, daughter of Richard and Lyn Jones also of Mallala, were married on October 23 at East Reserve Mallala Museum Gardens. Their reception followed at Hotel Tivoli on Pirie Street in Adelaide. The couple are living in Mallala and will honeymoon in Europe. Pictured are, sitting from left: Robbie Bushell, Matt East, Jared East, Simon Schulz, standing: Danielle Jones, Marni East, Alexandra Jones and Joanne Warnes.

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n Nathan Wilkey and Nicole Hewett were married at Balaklava Golf Club on October 30. The couple were attended by Sami Hewett, Kim Hull, Tom Wilkey, Mick Peek, and children Jason and Aliyah. Nicole’s grandparents, Bill and Joy Hewett, made special trips from Balaklava Hospital and Mill Court to be at the wedding. Nathan and Nicole enjoyed a short honeymoon in Swan Reach, returning to their Balaklava home early as they missed their children.

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NEWS v Mallala n THIS IS NOT JUST ABOUT MALLALA PRIMARY SCHOOL:

SHOWING what the new hall means to Mallala primary are (from left) principal Carmine Cafasso, Tejaspreet Ghataura, Robert Tomney, Breanna Machin and Josh Ogilvie.

New building will benefit community

Mallala Primary School now boasts some of the best facilities for a school of its size, while also providing better facilities for use by the wider community. After 12 months of construction, a new hall at the school is now complete and ready for students to enjoy. The new hall will also be available for general community use for a range of purposes in the future. The major project and refurbishment of the school library equates to $2 million

of construction and was funded by the Federal government through the Building and Education Revolution. School principal, Carmine Cafasso, said it was an exciting time for the school. “With the hall now ready for general school use, this marks the final stage of what has been an exciting period of construction and refurbishment for the school,” Mr Cafasso said. School Pride, another Federal government initiative, has enabled the school to

purchase an interactive board for every classroom, upgrade the early years’ playground and repaint the exterior of the classroom block. But Mr Cafasso said the conditions for use of the hall by the wider community were yet to be decided. “Availability to the community is still some way off as the school undertakes a process to determine the conditions of hire,” he said. “This is to ensure the facility is maintained in top condition at all times.”

Council to investigate meeting at Two Wells

New investigations will be made into the possible relocation of District Council of Mallala’s meetings venue. Council will receive a report after Lewiston councillor Duncan Kennington moved a motion to report on funding and logistical issues relating to meetings occurring in Two Wells. The motion was passed and a division was called. “As the majority of councillors reside in Two Wells and Lewiston, I would like council staff to advise funding and logistical implications involved in moving council meetings from Mallala,” Cr Kennington said in the motion’s preamble.

Venues he suggested for consideration include community centre, old council chamber, library, RSL hall, visitor centre (soon to be council office), Catholic church hall, bowling club hall and school hall. Councillors Yvonne Howard, Marcus Strucwicke, Terry Keen and Steve Jones voted against the motion, while councillors Duncan Kennington, Anne Picard, Joe Daniele, Tom Summerton and Tony Flaherty voted for the motion. Retiring councillors Rudi Fabrici and Steve Kennedy were absent for the vote. The report will be brought back to council’s next meeting.

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Mallala Primary School is holding an Indonesian market day on Thursday, November 25. Students have worked hard towards making the market day an extra special day. They will be cooking from a select menu and all classes will visit the market throughout the day to trade their market money for goods at the stalls.

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special feature v HARVEST If you thought winter was wet, wait for summer!

Slow going with hay ... and a ‘mixed bag’ of quality

Spring rain is a key element to finishing off a successful cropping season, and for many seasons now, the district’s farmers have been begging Mother Nature to deliver the goods. With this year’s spring deluge well above average, the goods have been delivered, but will she know just when to stop? Australia has recorded its third wettest October on record, while Balaklava has already exceeded its average yearly rainfall of 310mm by 30mm, with 100mm already falling this spring. This year’s heavy rains have been put down to a moderate to strong La Nina weather pattern across the Pacific Ocean. However on the other end of the scale, parts of Western Australia have recorded a recordbreaking dry-spell since May, with some areas recording only one to five millimetres last month. Weather channel presenter, Lee Brooks, says there is “plenty more rain events on the way”. “Rain is mainly forecast for the east coast, but with an expected increase in cyclone activity, cold fronts could sweep rain activity over SA this summer.” Ms Brooks also said with an abundance of cloud cover, warmer than average nights are expected over the next three months.

Farmers trying to “make hay while the sun shines” have found themselves amidst a long and drawn out season, frustrated by frequent fronts of spring rain. Above average yields, up to 10 tons per hectare, have been marred by the wet weather, causing spoiled hay and a drop in feed value. Gilmac production supervisor, Vinny Taylor, said this year’s hay was a “mixed bag”, leading to excessive stock of lower grade hay. And according to Michael

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outh Australian farmers are set to harvest the state’s biggest-ever crop, estimated to be 9.62 million tonnes. If all goes to plan, it will be a massive boost to the State’s economy. But farmers still have to get over the threat of disease, locusts, mice – and possibly summer rain interrupting harvest. Premier, Mike Rann, says the bumper season promises to stimulate regional economies and boost exports if the locust threat is kept at bay. The South Australian Crop and Pasture Report for spring, released last week, shows above-average rainfall and ideal growing conditions could potentially yield a value of $2.4 billion from four million hectares. Mr Rann said the report suggested the 2001 record of 9.4 million tonnes would be exceeded, giving welcome relief to farmers who have battled five years of challenging conditions. “Our farmers have been blessed with good growing conditions in recent months,” Mr Rann said. “Timely rainfall during September and October, together with ongoing cool to mild temperatures, enabled crops to grow in near ideal conditions. “The state’s field crops make a significant contribution to the economy, rising in value by 24 per cent in 2009-10, and this record crop is likely to see further improvements. “Last year the farm-gate

Bumper harvest – but threats loom

The rise of the Australian dollar against the US currency, will impact significantly on local producers and exporters. For the first time in close to 30 years, the Aussie dollar has reached parity with the US dollar – a 20 cent jump in as little as three months. Chief financial officer for Balco, Andrew Lane, said the financial situation “doesn’t look good for exporters”. Commodities being exported have dropped significantly in price due to the rise. “We will still have the goods, but we won’t achieve the revenue,” he said. “It’s a double whammy. We’ll miss out and the farmer will miss out.” He said Balco was working hard to achieve higher prices for export hay. In recent months, grain prices have also been dropping, as the dollar surges, taking the shine off of this year’s above average rainfall. Mr Lane said predictions were the dollar would rise further in coming months.

n L a c h l a n Wo o d (second from left) took a break from raking hay on his property near Owen, to have a chat with (from left) Bob Maxwell, Brian Parker, Tim Wandel, Noel Bubner and Cameron Wood. value for field crops rose above the 10-year average to $1.5 billion. “It is predicted the 201011 result will be substantially higher and close to double this, which is great for the state’s economy.” The report says that crops are generally in excellent condition and continue to ripen relatively slowly in the absence of any sustained hot weather. Harvesting has started later than normal in northern SA and will extend over a long period.

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BALAKLAVA Football Club president Andrew Lane congratulates Luke Simon, son of Kevin and Christine Simon, who purchased the field bin.

Adelaide Plains football clubs have raised about $17,000 in total through silent auctions for the field bins donations from Ahrens last season. Through the Ahrens Agri Field Bin offer,Ahrens donated more than 100 field bins to regional football clubs in South Australia and western Victoria. While all clubs were offered a bin to auction, Hamley Bridge, HummocksWatchman and Balaklava were the only three to accept the offer and have now successfully raised important funds. Balaklava sold the field bin for $6,700 to Kevin and Christine Simon. The club received 12 bids with the majority of them towards the closing day. President of Balaklava football club, Andrew Lane, said the field bin provided an excellent opportunity to raise funds. “It was a great way to raise money and was out of the blue,” he said. Hamley Bridge sold their field bin to Adrian Buckby for $6,300. There were about six bidders in this auction and president of the club, Newton Lines, was also happy with the outcome. Hummocks-Watchman Football Club received $5,600 for their field bin, which was purchased by the Wilson family of Whitwarta. There were

about eight to 10 bidders for this bin. Supporters across SouthAustralia and western Victoria have dug deep to help their clubs, with $750,000 raised overall. Clubs involved with the initiative said the field bin donation had proved to be a financial windfall. Ahrens Agri general manager, Tim Barrett, said Ahrens was delighted with the response of country football clubs and their members to the field bin offer. “The generosity of those bidding for the field bins really shows that people are prepared to get behind their local team, and not just on the football field,” he said. Mr Barrett saidAhrens received some very genuine letters of appreciation from clubs who have struggled with fundraising over the past few years. Chairman of SACommunity Football League, David Shipway, said funds raised by individual football clubs would help them sustain their very important standing in rural communities. “This outstanding gesture by Ahrens is the most significant sponsorship country football has ever received,” Mr Shipway said. “The entire football community is, and will remain, extremely grateful to Ahrens for its support,” he said.

Facelift for Balaklava Racecourse Balaklava Racing Club is undergoing upgrades to its track. The track, which is more than 100 years old has sparse patches of grass about 6m from the rail to the outside of the track, between the 800 and 400 metre marks – which jockeys don’t like to ride over. According to Balaklava Racing Club chief executive officer, Doug Hall, this part of the track has been suffering and has been poor quality for a while due to a build-up of salt in the soil after drought conditions over the past few years. “This area has been a concern for a long long time. It doesn’t cause much of a problem during the summer months, but we needed to fix up the track so we can race on it every two weeks during the winter months” said Mr Hall. Extensive measures have

been undertaken to repair this section of the track over the last few weeks. Mr Hall said new track curator Graham Pomery used heavy machinery to break the subsoil, theoretically helping the salt to drain. The turf was trimmed to the lowest possible level, then cored. Some of these good cores were planted in the bald patches by workers supplied by Balaklava Football Club. Mr Hall explained, “Bits and pieces have been done everywhere. “Small patches are starting to come through now.” The club held its annual general meeting in the clubhouse on Wednesday, October 29. The meeting was scheduled in the morning prior to the race meeting, but the races were transferred to Gawler due to track repairs.

It is likely the next meeting, due on November 24, will also be transferred. The next scheduled meeting will be the Adelaide Plains Cup on February 27 next year giving the BALAKLAVA Racing Club CEO new section of Doug Hall and groundsman the track about Graham Pomery point out where four months to the new grass has come through. grow back. Balaklava race track is Murray Bridge track will be heavily relied on by the out of action due to relocaSouth Australia racing in- tion. Also at the meeting dustry to race through the were committee members, winter months due to the Wayne Henson, Richard lower rainfall of Balaklava Green, Trevor Sampson and compared to other tracks in Don Triggs, whose two year the state. term was marked vacant. Mr Hall said it was There was no election imperative the track was required for these commitin good condition for next tee members as they were year, especially since the re-elected unopposed.

GRAHAM Pomery and Doug Hall inspect a sparse part of the track.

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SPORT v Basketball FUN AND GAMES: The Auburn Hawks v Magics clash was the game to watch Friday night. Here, Hawks Josh Hicks, Josh Vater and Sam Noack put the pressure on Magic man Luke Guy as he tries to get near the basket during the B Men’s game.

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team shake. They scored highly but the Bulldogs girls were just able to outdo them on this occasion. Bulldogs too have some great key players – young ones at that – who

will, if they practise and work at their skills, only get better. Tegan Nottle has an almost magic touch at times, passing and scoring when least expected. Jess Angel too is getting better with age and with ageless Kirsty Williams, makes them a team to be reckoned with. Owen did it again. Brianna wasn’t the one to do it all and they still won. The scoring in this game against Storm was down as both teams de-

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Young Guns 30 (J.Walker 10, D.Friedrichs 8, L.Wright 6) def Owen 24 (A.Pratt 13, B.Traill 6, T.Chappell 3). Bulldogs 20 (won on forfeit) def Long Plains 0 (team forfeit).

Bulldogs 44 (T.Nottle 15, J.Angel 11, K.Williams 8) def Long Plains 39 (K.Blackwell 15, C.Fiebig 12, T.Tynan 8). Owen 31 (S.Florence 10, B.Wedding 7, H.McArdle 6) def Storm 28 (J.Koch 11, A.Wilson 10, K.McArdle 4).

B Men Peckers 41 (L.Michael 29, S.Rowland 6, J.Henderson 2) def Eagles 25 (D.Hill 17, S.Dodd 2, P.Kowalick 2). Magics 60 (N.Olsen 22, L.Guy 20, R.McPharlin 7) def Auburn Hawks 47 (S.Noack 16, J.Vater 10, J.Smith. 9)

Under 18 Boys Long Plains 49 (R.Sharer 28, C.McIntyre 8, M.McIntyre 6) def Bulldogs 30 (T.Williams 10, H.Greenshields 6, J.Zilm 6). Owen 38 (T.Lloyd 12, B.Merry 10, T.Halls 8) def Mavericks 23 (T.Michael 7, L.Williams 7, T.Shepherd 6).

Under 16 Boys Bulldogs 36 (J.Appleby 17, B.Taylor 17, W.Angel 2) def Owen 22 (R.Lloyd 6, J.Wedding 6, J.Harkness 4). Redlegs 38 (C.Veitch 21, T.Nottle 9, B.Krieg 8) def Broncos 31 (Z.Scholz 14, H.Veitch 12, J.Speissegger 5).

Junior Boys Bulldogs 44 (J.Studham 22, S.Carslake 12, R.Chapman 4) def Swish 30 (C.Lane 14, J.Tiller 9, L.Franks 2). Bulls 32 (J.Michael 20, J.Butterfield 10, J.Pennycuick 2) def Redlegs 28 (T.Moulds 11, N .Studham 11, W.Dixon 4). Falcons 18 (T.Scholz 12, A.Lawless 4, S.Speissegger 2) def Rockets 14 (L.Mathew 6, N .McArdle 5, B.Verner 3).

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B Women Cats 33 (S.Mugge 20, N .Andriske 6, E.Collins 4) def Owen 5 (J.Barton 2, A.Warner 2, M.Schulz 1). Lightning 32 (R.McPharlin 16, L.Michael 10, A.Simon 4) def Redlegs 15 (S.Moulds 6, K.Marshall 5, R.Dixon 4). Thunder 41 (N .McCracken 9, C.Barlow 8, B.Koch 8) def Eagles 21 (A.Trench 8, S.Mudge 5, K.Harrison 4).

Senior Girls Bulldogs 31 (D.Hosking 8, C.Moulds 8, A.Williams 7) def Owen 12 (H.Sellar 4, T.Smith 4, K.Surace 4). Wildcats 34 (B.Koch 10, S.Faehrmann 8, A.Michael 7) def Celtics 20 (T.White 8, C.Guy 6, C.Williams 4).

Junior Girls Bulldogs 54 (N .Greenshields 14, C.Lawrie 14, T.Williams 12) def Sharkes 21 (K.White 10, S.Heaslip 8, Z.Bell 1). Pumas 63 (B.Wilson 39) def Suns 13 (C.Pennycuick 4, L.Tiller 4, A.Allen 3). Breezers 32 (M.Merry 16, K.Wedding 14, J.Heaslip 2) def Sonics 20 (K.Selleck 12, E.Cunningham 4, A.Langdon 2).

fended well. Thanks girls for giving us great games to watch. Dribbler gets excited when he shoots double figures. I can’t imagine what he would do if he shot like Brooke Wilson. She must have an eye like a hawk and fingers that can feel just what is needed for the ball to drop through the hoop. She was backed up by another young hot shooter in Georgia McArdle, as they racked up all except two points of an unbelievably high score in junior girls. Speaking of Hawks, they are back again and are always worth watching. Their game was full of fun. They weren’t good enough though to beat the Magics. Luke Guy was hot, but not as hot as Lachlan Michael, as he led his team to an easy win over the Eagles. Some players seem to be born with ability while others create it. Some of the Junior boys are like this. The Studham brothers, Tyler Moulds and Jake Michael in the first category with Jacob Butterfield, Todd Scholz, Connor Lane and Samuel Carslake the other. Time will tell if there are more. The Under 18 Boys’ games this week were a little disappointing and never reached the heights Dribbler and I expected. Ross Sharer showed he hasn’t been idle over winter but many of the others looked like they need to go to practise. Dribbler thinks they should be practising twice a week, as they have the ability but first need to put in the work. He also reckons none of them played like a team and until they do, he doesn’t want to watch them. We think the Under 16 boys are better to watch at the moment. See you at the basketball this Friday!

A Women: Long Plains basketballer Cara Fiebig and Sarah Young, Bulldogs, jump for the rebound, as their teammates Kerri Blackwell, Long Plains, and Jess Angel, Bulldogs, await the outcome.

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SPORT v Bowls

High scores the order of the day By John Glistak, WMBA secretary A feature of last weekend’s Wooroora Men’s bowls round was the large number of high scoring matches across both divisions; many also with large winning margins. The results in Division One have seen the leader board tighten up considerably following these large wins and with Riverton having the bye last Saturday. The closest match saw Port Wakefield overcome Wasleys by 17 shots. Elsewhere, Balaklava had a comprehensive win over Owen while Hamley Bridge easily accounted for Mallala. Balaklava has taken over the Division One ladder on shots up over Riverton, while Mallala sits three points behind and Hamley Bridge makes up the four a further five points behind. This week: Three intriguing Division One matches await bowlers this weekend. These matches could quite easily transform the competition table unless the odd upset happens. Leaders Balaklava host Mallala in a match where the visiting side will put up a challenge but Balaklava should prove too strong on this occasion. Owen travels to Riverton with the knowledge that their recent matches have usually been tight affairs. Home green advantage will be the deciding factor in this match. In the final match Hamley Bridge plays Port Wakefield. While both sides had good wins last weekend, Hamley Bridge should easily account for their opposition. Wasleys has the bye for ther round. Division One – November 6: Port Wakefield 86(11) (R. Murphy 24, M. Rankine 33, R. McQuire 29) def. Wasleys 69(1) (D. Olive 24, D. McQuade 20, G. Rendell 25); Hamley Bridge 85(12) (A. O’Brien 29, C. Donahue 25, P. Rex 31) def. Mallala 55(0) (I. Stuart 25, J. Evans 15, P. Furst 15); Balaklava 98(12) (P. Thompson 34, B. Taylor 32, T. Clifford 32) def. Owen 45(0) (N. Harkness 14, G. Simpson 8, G. Harkness 23). Division One standings: Balaklava 34 (+68), Riverton 34 (+45), Mallala 31 (+16), Hamley Bridge 26 (+9), Owen 24 (-50), Port Wakefield 21 (-12), Wasleys 10 (-76). Division One – November 13: Riverton vs Owen, Balaklava vs Mallala, Hamley Bridge vs Port Wakefield, Wasleys bye.

JOHN Prime, Port Wakefield, watches his bowl.

FRED Steggles signals that Wasleys are two up after his teammate’s bowl, during the clash against Port Wakefield, at Port Wakefield, on Saturday.

Division Two competition heats up In Division Two, the competition continues to heat up with little separating most of the sides. The impact of the bye is also contributing to the uncertainty in this competition. The closest, and also the lowest scoring, match saw Hamley White take over the Division Two lead following their six shot win over Owen. Margin wise, Port Wakefield

Gold had a narrow seven-shot victory over Tarlee White. In the remaining matches, comfortable victories were recorded by Balaklava Red, Hamley Red, Mallala White and Riverton White. It was disappointing to see Tarlee Red forfeiting their match against Balaklava Blue due to a shortage of players. Balaklava White were the

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team on a bye last weekend. This weekend’s Division Two matches will see a number of interesting contests. Matches such as Balaklava White vs Riverton White, Hamley Red vs Port Wakefield Gold, and Tarlee White vs Balaklava Red will be closely watched as their results will strongly influence the standings in this division. Balaklava Blue, Hamley

YOUNG Tarlee bowler Patrick Gutterson looks a little disappointed with his bowl.

White, Owen and Mallala White should take the honours in the remaining matches. Riverton Black has the bye this weekend. Division Two – November 6: Balaklava Red 87(10) (C Cowan 30, K Cottle 32, T Jones 25) def Riverton Black 66(2) (P Gates 15, R Schulz 16, M Greenslade 35); Port Wakefield Gold 82(10) (T Cluse 32, A Brown 24, A Carslake 26) def Tarlee White 75(2) (D Branson 18, J Perry 34, D Quodling 23); Hamley Red 91(10) (I Parr 27, G Schilling 22, B Morris 42) def Wasleys 63(2) (S Edlington 30, J Williamson 19, B McDougall 14); Mallala White 82(10) (J Curnow 25, P March 35, G Forrest 22) def Mallala Black 64(2) (B Whyte 20, B Hill 16, K McDonald 28); Hamley White 68(10) (A Fyfe 25, J Bell 14, M Nicholls 29) def Owen 62(2) (L Beaty 12, P Sullivan 28, L Hean 22); Riverton White 95(10) (J Glistak 37, R Hannaford 30, D Lowry 28) def Port Wakefield Blue 69(2) (P Fontaine 18, P Baum 19, S Reimers 32); Balaklava Blue 12(12) def Tarlee Red 0(0) (forfeit). Division Two standings: Hamley White 40 (+28), Balaklava Blue 39 (+22), Balaklava White 35 (+64), Tarlee White 34 (+22), Riverton White 32 (+2), Balaklava Red 30 (+31), Port Wakefield Gold 28 (+25); Hamley Red 28 (+14), Owen 28 (+8), Riverton Black 26 (-16), Wasleys 26 (-38), Port Wakefield Blue 24 (-11), Mallala White 23 (-24), Mallala Black 14 (-70), Tarlee Red 13 (-51). Division Two – November 13: Balaklava White vs Riverton White, Port Wakefield Blue vs Balaklava Blue, Tarlee Red vs Hamley White, Owen vs Mallala Black, Mallala White vs Wasleys, Hamley Red vs Port Wakefield Gold, Tarlee White vs Balaklava Red, Riverton Black bye. www.plainsproducer.com.au

SPORT v Tennis

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Our first draw for the season has occurred, with Andrew Lane’s Olives and Scott McDonald’s Melons having 3-24 apiece. The Olives, sporting fill-in Ben Michael on his night tennis debut, won the first two sets in identical 5-3 scores. Andrew L and fill-in Pauline Hill combined to give young Scott McD and Cherie Cmrlec a ‘what for’, winning 7-1. However Melons poser Paul McBride and the sneaky Joy Ryan won their set over young Ben and the not-as-young Julia Hoskin 6-2. So, as per usual, it was down to the last two sets to be the deciders, and the Melons cranked up a notch to win both. Scott and Paul won a marathon 5-3 over Andrew and Ben, with Paul and Andrew trying to out-do each other with fake moans and groans! Cherie, with partner Joyful won one to even the scores up. Well done to both teams! Louise Michael’s Figs (short for Figjams) finally had their team together, and were keen to make amends after last week’s loss. That they did, defeating Marie Heaslip’s Limes 5-32 to 1-16. The Figs won the first two, but Marie was pitted against Marty Brice in their first set. With thoughts of Marty’s show and tell from the previous week dancing in her head, even therapy couldn’t help Marie, who just couldn’t get it together in that set. Apparently it was ‘I’ll show you my scars if you show me yours’ night the previous Thursday, with Louise disappointed she missed out on the sharing! Marie regrouped in her next set with Chris Curnow to defeat Nick Durdin and Lisa Redpath in a tight 5-3. But the Figs scarred pair of Marty and Louise had a good win in a grudge match over Bec Houston and last minute fill-in Callum Michael, also on debut. The Figs continued on their winning way in the last two sets, with the boys Nick and Marty having a good win, while Lisa and Louise, who were excited about playing together for the first time in night tennis, won a hard 5-3. The final division one match was a bit one-sided, with Helen Barry’s Dates defeating the absent Tania

FIGS’ Marty Brice serves up.

Glenda Shepherd runs in for a forehand during her division two match with captain Lorraine Jenner last Thursday night. Allen’s Pears 5-34 to 1-15. Leftie Leonie Selleck was playing for Tania, and Don Veitch was playing for Gary Wilson, so the only regulars Helen Durdin and Darren Scholz, had to adjust their playing techniques. Helen and Don did well winning an excellent tiebreaker over Dates Adam Pratt and Josie Thompson. However Dazza and liplocking Leonie managed to win two games from Geoff Gardner and Helen. The powerhouse hitting of Adam and Helen B was the undoing of Don and Leonie, with the latter having to reveal their briefs in a dakdropper! Daren and Helen D saved their pride, winning three games in their set against Geoff and Josie. Things were looking grim for the Pears, and didn’t get much better as they came second in the last two sets. However they weren’t disgraced as both were close, but just not close enough! The division two matches had identical final set scores with games nearly identical too! First up saw a little upset win to Lorraine Jenner’s Bananas over Fran Henderson’s Cherries 4-29 to 2-21. The very red Cherry, Wally Treverton and Diane Gregor won a first set marathon tiebreaker over David Northcott and Glenda Shepherd, but the bent Bananas’ Philip Shepherd and Lorraine had a big 7-1 win over Fran and cheery Cherry Cherie Cleary. Wally teamed up with Cherie to have yet another win, while the opposition fill-in Philip did

OTHER TENNIS RESULTS northern yP

Results from November 6. Pt Broughton 4-5-55 lost to Lochiel 8-12-84. T Dennis, K Bellman 0-0-4 L P Nicholls, M Nicholls 1-2-12, S Daniel, N Bellman 0-0-3 L N Nicholls, J Nottle 1-2-12, M Bellman, R Norton 0-0-5 L B Nicholls, B Wallis 1-2-12, G Hewett, D Stringer 1-2-16 d L Wallis, S Young 0-1-9. Tyson Dennis 0-0-3 L Peter Nicholls 1-1-6, Kaye Bellman 1-1-6 d Mitchell Nicholls 0-0-3, Shae Daniel 0-0-2 L Nick Nicholls 1-1-6, Mark Bellman 0-0-1 L Joel Nottle 1-1-6, Rowan Norton 0-0-0 L Bonnie Nicholls 1-1-6, Megan Bellman 0-0-3 L Brendan Wallis 1-1-6, George Hewett 1-1-6 d Liz Wallis 0-0-3, Daniel Stringer 1-1-6 d Sarah Young 0-0-3.

mid north

Results from November 6. Balaklava 10-98 L Clare Masters 14-99. M Moulds, D Friedrichs L B Dare, M West 6-1, H Barry, P Barry L L Bennie, M Dare 6-4, P Hill, R Lamond d B McInerney, R Zweck 6-3, S Pike, S McDonald L S Dobbs, A Noack 6-3, T Smart, V Taylor L V Jenkins, G Coles 6-1, A Battle, A Michael d B Cheatham, O Basham 6-0. Melissa Moulds L Belinda Dare 6-4, Helen Barry L Lisa Bennie 6-3, Pauline Hill L Belinda McInerney 6-3, Shaz Pike d Sue Dobbs 6-1, Angela Batle L Victoria Jenkins 6-1, Terissa Smart L Brianna Cheetham 6-3. Derek Friedrichs L Mark West 6-0, Rick Lamond d Matt Dare 6-3, Phil Barry d Reuben Zweck 6-3, Scott McDonald L Andrew Noack 7-6, Vinny Taylor L George Coles 6-4,Andy Michael d Owen Basham 6-0. M Moulds, H Barry d B Dare, L Bennie 6-3, P Hill, S Pike d B McI-

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the same with Glenda. Scores were level at two sets apiece, but the Bananas decided to go straight and won the last two thrilling sets. The spectators were biting their nails and going mad watching some excellent rallies and tramline shots being played. David finally knocked Wally of his ladder, having a good 5-3 win with Philip with the female Bananas (I bet you didn’t know there were male and female bananas). Lorraine and Glenda reversed the first set tie around to defeat Diane and Cherie in another tiebreaker. These two sets were great to watch – well done! The final division two match saw Kevyna Gardner’s Grapes have a hard fought win over Carly Gregor’s Oranges 4-26 to 2-23. The GrapeApe Chris Brownlie and the improving Tanya Heslop won a good 5-3 match over Jarek Flight and Dee Bennett, while captain Carly and another Rising Star nominee Mary Heslop had a big win over Sue Nicholson and Kevyna. The next two sets were close with Chris and Kevyna winning a 5-3, and Carly and Dee Bennett winning a marathon tiebreaker over the two newies Tanya and Sue. Well done girls! Locked at two sets each, the Grapes showed their wrath taking the next two to notch up a win! Sisters-in-law Tanya and Mary played a grudge set with the ‘older and wiser’ one winning (that would be Tanya), but it was a close 5-3. Asubtle reminder that subs for all players are due NOW – please pay them to Marie this week or start running! Thanks. Until next week, when we see if Tania A and Gus will be back, and if Marie’s therapy has worked! No more show and tell for Marty!

nerney, S Dobbs 6-1, A Battle, T Smart L V Jenkins, B Cheetham 6-1. D Friedrichs, R Lamond L M West, M Dare 6-4, P Barry, S McDonald d R Zweck, A Noack 6-0, V Taylor, A Michael d G Coles, O Basham 6-0.

lower north

Results from November 6. Nantawarra 14-110 d Long Plains 10-98. T Nicholls, T Nicholls L M Pym, L Tynan 6-2, W Taylor, S TIller L J Rundle, A Pym 7-5, D Guthberg, T Nottle d B Pym, S Crosbie 6-4, R Reid, C Appleby d D Brewster, K Sammons 6-2, J Tiller A Baum L N Algar, S Walker 6-2, J Appleby, H Hoepner L P Sharer, J Schulz 6-3. Tammy Nicholls L Leah Tynan 6-2, Sascha Tiller L Alison Pym 6-4, Tegan Nottle d Shelley Crosbie 6-0, Cheryl Appleby d Kirsty Sammons 6-3, Alision Baum L Shae Walker 6-4, Hannah Hoepner d Jess Schulz 6-1. Travis Nicholls L Mark Pym 6-1, Wade Taylor L James Rundle 6-1, Dustin Guthberg L Ben Pym 6-2, Ryan Reid d Daniel Brewster 6-2, Jamie Tiller d Nick Algar 6-4, Joshua Appleby L Paul Sharer 6-4. T Nicholls, S Tiller L L Tynan, A Pym 6-2, T Nottle, C Appleby d S Crosbie, K Sammons 7-6, A Baum, H Hoepner d S Walker, J Schulz 6-2. T Nicholls, W Taylor L M Pym, J Rundle 6-1, D Guthberg, R Reid L B Pym, D Brewster 6-4, J Tiller, J Appleby d N Algar, P Sharer 6-1.

Lower North Juniors

DIVISION 1 Owen 5-35 def Balaklava Orange 1-17 Kieren Robinson def Tate Michael 6-1 Charles Fry def Josh Appleby 6-0 Jason McBride def Sam Van Kleef 6-5

Dates’ Adam Pratt helped his team to a win over the Pears in division one.

B Harkness lost to Jake Michael 5-6 Balaklava Green 3-25 def Long Plains 3-20 Ben Michael lost to Ross Sharer 1-6 Ben Heaslip def Jakob Curnow 6-1 Jordan Taylor def Nick Curnow 6-0 Dillon Michael lost to Cory Sharer 3-6 Balaklava White 4-26 def Hamley Bridge 2-25 Luke Williams def Chris Redden 6-2 Kate Cmrlec def Tristan Bell 6-2 Ashley Krieg def Claire Humphrys 6-5Henry Lane lost to Andy Power 2-6 Mallala 2 3-27 def Two Wells 3-36 Douglas Howard def Shannen Weir 6-4 Clare Howard def Maddy Seccafien 6-3 Sally Wilson def Jamee Seccafien 6-1 Ben Mayne lost to Matthew Lange 2-6 Mallala 1 5-32 def Balaklava Gold 1-21 Josh Watson def Callum Michael 6-4 Hannah Jenkin lost to Hedley Greenshields 2-6 Laura Jarmyn def Marni Greenshields 6-2 Brooke Wilson def Hannah Hoepner 6-3 DIVISION 2 Balaklava Purple 5-34 def Two Wells 1-20 Gemma Freebairn lost to Jamie Humphrys 4-6 Ashleigh Williams def Renee Seccafien 6-3 Kristy Selleck def Rachel Hatch 6-2 Tom Lane def Tarsha Briscoe 6-1 Long Plains 6-36 def Balaklava Black 0-13 Riley Curnow def Zac Scholz 6-3 Carissa Daniel def Tash Greenshields 6-3 Amy Daniel def Todd Scholz 6-0 Hollie Speyer def Sarah Heaslip 6-1 Hamley Bridge 5-34 def Mallala 1-27 Leon Rather def Robert McNair 6-3 Jessica Sellars lost to Mark Jenkin 4-6 Amy Humphrys def Edward Parsons 6-4 Bethany Packer def Jake Tiller 6-5 Owen 4-26 def Balaklava Red 2-24 Jared Pratt def Ethan May 6-5 Ryan Lloyd lost to Taylar Durdin 2-6 Riley

Lane lost to Teneal White 0-6 Meghan Baker def Toby Michael 6-1 DIVISION 3 Long Plains 4-31 def Two Wells 2 2-23 Hannah McArdle lost to Brett Musolino 3-6 Georgia McArdle def Cassie Lawson 6-2 Mary Hosking def Caitlin Musolino 6-3 Angie Barr def Jack Tapscott 6-3 Two Wells 1 5-35 def Owen 1-16 Natisha Eastman def Kaitlyn Lloyd 6-2 Macey Briscoe def Tom Gameau 6-5 Monica Baker def Lucy Parker 6-1 Holly Verdon lost to Teisha Harkness 5-6 Hamley Bridge 3-28 def Balaklava Blue 3-24 Amy McCabe def Syjourn Renshaw 6-0 Michaela Burns def Lori Allen 6-4 Kimberley Sellars lost to Emma Lane 5-6 Ethan Loffler lost to Claudia Tiller 2-6 Balaklava Silver 5-31 def Mallala 1-23 Tyson Lamond def Georgia Furst 6-1 Billy West def Lachlan Strudwicke 6-2 Kirrilly White def Alex Howard 6-4 Abby Martin def Dylan Ferris 6-5 Premiership tables DIVISION 1 POINTS BALAKLAVA GREEN 6 LONG PLAINS 4 OWEN 4 MALLALA 1 4 BALAKLAVA WHITE 4 BALAKLAVA ORANGE 4 HAMLEY BRIDGE 2 MALLALA 2 2 TWO WELLS 0 BALAKLAVA GOLD 0 DIVISION 2 POINTS LONG PLAINS 6 BALAKLAVA PURPLE 6 MALLALA 4 HAMLEY BRIDGE 2 BALAKLAVA RED 2 TWO WELLS 2 OWEN 2 BALAKLAVA BLACK 0

% 61.11 72.22 66.67 61.11 58.82 50.00 44.44 38.89 27.78 17.65 % 88.89 72.22 61.11 44.44 41.18 41.18 27.78 22.22

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SPORT v District

D-Day for our AFL chances •From Back Page Also just turned 20 and from Two Wells Football Club, Allmond added another 20 games to his 21 in his debut season at the Eagles. At 183cm, needing to add a little weight to his 73 kg frame, he is equally adept playing as a small defender or a wingman. He was also runner-up to the Eagles’ best and fairest award in his first season. “Jarrod has produced two really consistent years of SANFL league football and has great running potential,” the Eagles 2010 under 18 coach, now with South Adelaide, Terry Hutton said. Blyth Snowtown’s Josh Growden is still eligible to be collected by Greater Western Sydney as a part of the club’s group of 17-year-olds. “Josh is an undoubted talent,” Hutton continued. “His attitude, preparation and ability make him a pretty special talent. “He is a natural leader amongst his peers,” An announcement is expected to be made on Growden’s football future later this week. Aspiring AFL players have a second chance at the AFL’s pre-season and rookie draft, which will be held on December 7.

Bowls north east

Results from November 3. Clare Blue 41 (8) d Clare Green 34 (2), K Clarke 27 d T Haysman 9, B Reichstein 14 L J Bradbury 25. Clare Red 48 (10) d Balaklava 37 (0), R Howes 24 d G Heffernan 16, R Jarman 24 d K Harkness 21. Blyth 44 (10) d Brinkworth 36 (0), R Deluca 21 d M Erwin 19, L Mader 23 d F Groom 17. Clare White 42 (10) d Burra 30 (0), R Brandt 18 d C Boston 17, R Wurst 24 d R Taylor 13. Snowtown 40 (10) d Spalding 20 (0), R Atkinson 20 d G Goodridge 8, R Brand 20 d G Blaser 12. Premiership Table Team Points % Burra 40 64.20 Clare Red 38 55.00 Snowtown 35 58.18 Blyth 35 49.75 Clare White 30 50.72 Clare Blue 20 45.12 Balaklava 16 46.18 Clare Green 13 48.15 Spalding 13 44.38 Brinkworth 10 38.19. Next week: Clare Red v Clare Blue, Blyth v Balaklava, Clare Green v Clare White, Burra v Snowtown, Brinkworth v Spalding.

sides for saturday

For matches November 13. Owen: DIVISION 1- Owen v Riverton at Riverton: G Marshman, D Greer, B Traill, G Simpson (sk). I Freebairn, R Uppill, N Harkness, B Parker (sk). G Bubner, P Freebairn, T Harkness, G Harkness (sk). Cars: G Marshman, R Uppill, P Freebairn, depart at 12:45pm. DIVISION 2- Owen v Mallala Black at Owen: D Brown, A Wandel, R Hill, P Sullivan (sk). A Tiller, D Hartwell, L Beaty, K Warnes (sk). J Robinson, K Gould, B Diehl, L Hean (sk). Reserves: D Lauricella, C Hocking. Balaklava: DIVISION 1- Balaklava v Mallala at Home: G Palmer, J Roberts, D Lamond, P Thompson (sk). K McPharlin, A Northcott, S Hawke, B Taylor (sk). B Olsen, O Chapman, A Chivell, T Clifford (sk). DIVISION 2- Balaklava White v Riverton White at Home: H Hebisch, C Stewart, Z Guy, J Olsen (sk). L Day, N Olsen, S Guy, M Olsen (sk). L Braddock, B Moffat, J Milton, C Milton (sk). Balaklava Blue v Pt Wakefield Blue at Pt Wakefield: D Anderson, P Ramm, K Catford, P McPharlin (sk). R May, L Barr, D Beare, R Barr (sk). R Fitzpatrick, R Greenshields, L Harkness, K Harkness (sk). Cars: Thirds. Balakalva Red v Tarlee White at Tarlee: B Kreig, N Sampson, E Cunningham, C Cowan (sk). R Hillman, A Barr, B Philp, T Jones (sk). R McDonald, H Philp, C Welke, K Cottle (sk). Cars: Seconds. Bar: B Olsen, B Taylor.

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Results from November 4. Two Wells White 41 d Balaklava Gold 36, M Gameau 27 d K Catford 14, M Maylin 14 L J Milton 22. Mallala Black 47 d Mallala White 21, Y Curnow 22 d B Roney 9, C King 25 d R Jenkin 12. Pt Wakefield Gold 40 d Two Wells Red 34, B McQuire 24 d S Underwood 13, M Hayes 16 L B Molloy 21. Owen 50 d Hamley Bridge Gold 36, B Harkness d N Fyfe 11, G Wandel 22 L N Bubner 25. Hamley Bridge Red 49 d Pt Wakefield Blue 27, H Gregory 22 d H Brown 11, L Moloney 27 d S Kempster 16. Balaklava Green 36 d Balaklava Red 33, G Chapman 18 d C Goldney 15, B Philp 18 drew L Harkness 18. Premiership Table Balaklava Green 48+68 Mallala White 48+38 Two Wells White 48+37 Owen 38+52 Pt Wakefield Gold 30+12 Hamley Bridge Red 28-81 Hamley Bridge Gold 24-18 Balaklava Gold 23 + 14 Mallala Black 21-13 Two Wells Red 21-28 Pt Wakefield Blue 20-45 Balaklava Red 14-36

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Under 14: Sandy Creek 5/119 defeated Gilbert Valley 9/35. Under 16: Gilbert Valley 119 defeated Sandy Creek 17. GV – H Behn 4/3, P Allchurch 2/2, P Callery 2/5, S Merritt 1/1, Z Hatch 1/4. A4: Gawler Central 2/66 defeated Gilbert Valley 56. GC – A James 31 no, R Wenham 29 no. GV – T Reichelt 1/22, J Wright 1/32. GV – J Wright 17, T Horgan 9, T Wellington 9. GC – C Done 4/9, C Ingram 3/12, L Saunders 2/23. A2: Lights Pass 3/171 defeated Gilbert Valley 8/155. LP – P Braunack 59 no, S Davies 59, T Rowbottom 27. GV – Daniel Busch 2/37, J Molineux 1/16. GV – A Bruce 37, Daniel Busch 29 no, J Molineux 17, C Busch 15, T Connell 14. LP – S Davies 3/19, B Hunter 3/24. A1: Lights Pass 6/208 defeated Gilbert Valley 9/168. LP – R Mattner 85, N Koch 36, S Camilleri 24. GV – M Crawford 3/44, T Vater 2/28, P Allchurch 1/21, C Mullins 1/28. GV – R Vandeleur 31, Dylan Busch 28, J Vater 25, K Vandeleur 20, D Hutton 15. LP – W Gripton 3/35, S Schmidt 2/29.

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I WANT IN: this seagull wandered onto Port Wakefield bowling green on Saturday as if hanging around for a while hoping to get some tips from Wooroora Men’s bowlers.

Another winner for Mallala About 120 people enjoyed a delicious Melbourne Cup lunch last Tuesday at the Mallala Football Clubrooms. A floral theme was used in the decorations and many visitors wore hats and fascinators to get into the spirit of the day. Organiser Laura Parsons said the response from local punters and those out for a good time was excellent. “It was a fantastic turnout. Luckily we had put out two extra tables,” she said. Afashion parade with local models was presented by Lesley’s Boutique in Gawler.

in near-perfect conditions, although we were denuded to the tune of six by our brave, nay heroic pennants players, who had been shipped off to Gawler to wave the flag. We remain unaware of what transpired but heartened in the knowledge that, to a man, they would have given their all. Wayne “New Clubs” Nagle (87/73) edged out recent four cylinder convert Leigh Durdin (87/73) on a count back, while Merv. Hameister, still gettin’ it easy, clubbed 93 for 78 to earn third place, but that’s golf. Also revelling in the absence the stupendous six were M Loy (91/78) and D Taylor (91/79). B graders comprised the largest onfield component, on a day which belonged to fast-developing Parkin protege Corey Temby, who creamed it with 82/59, making the not so shabby efforts of Rob Veitch (85/64) and Digby ‘Inbounds” Addison (88/65) somewhat pale in comparison. However, such greatness passed by W Berry (86/67), J Michael (94/72), G Sonntag (93/74), P Thompson (98/74), B Michael (95/76), G Toms (98/76), R Hahn (97/78), D Trickett (104/83) and D Robinson (103/85). The C grade mob welcomed new member John Newton, who promptly pushed them all into the shade with an unbeatable off-the-beater 97 for 70, slumping the shoulders of both Jordan Wilson (104/73) and Chris (that’s a female Chris mind you) Hahesy (112/77). This left us with a small number of underachievers - J Taylor (105/79), J Michael (115/80), M Hahesy (110/80), P Arbon (117/81) and A Henstridge (112/86). Whittakers D and T played the full course in pursuit of a handicap. Doug Taylor outshone us all with an excellent Birdie at the 10th, which enabled him to pocket yet another new ball for Nearest The Pin. In this latter respect he was joined by Dean “Rhyolites Rock!” Robinson (third), Corey “In Touch” Temby (8th) and Bill “Ee By Gum” Berry 13th. This weekend we begin the Michael Trophy, which depends on one’s twoweek Stableford aggregate, with Austin Henstridge winding things up as starter and Dave Rodgers winding things down as mine host at the 19th.

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Results from November 3. Jim Brever 45, Jerry Toms 43, Merv Hameister 41, Dean Trickett 41, Brian Stewart 39, Ian Ferguson 39, John Curnow 38, Don Anderson 37, Greg Sonntag 36, Bill Berry 34, Chris Hahesy 34, Dene Newton 34, Doug Taylor 31, Norma Taylor 31, Mike Hahesy 29. Birdies: Jim Brever No 12 and 16, Merv Hameister No 8, Dean Trickett No 3, Brian Stewart No 14 and 15.

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In a field of 33 players Ross Hienz spurred on by playing with his old Tanunda compatriots Dave Russell and guest Niel Hurst won Thursday’s stableford competition with 42 points from a strong finishing Lance Hatcher 41, and John Mitchell 40.

There was also a successful raffle with generous prizes and vouchers donated by local individuals and businesses. The race that stops a nation was eagerly watched on the big screen and there were also quizzes and a vintage fashion display to keep everyone busy. Many people helped make the day run smoothly and Laura thanked all of them. “As the day was such a success, with the funds raised, we were able to help a number of local organisations including the Mallala Playgroup, Museum, Ambulance Service, CWA and the Mallala Hospital Craft Group. Next year should be even bigger and better.”

Other scores Bob Ahola 39, Brian Cooper, Doug Cooper 38, Merv Hamiester, Bob Hillier 37, John Bell, Graham Schultz, Roger Hahn 36, Roen Cameron, Warren Isgar, Dennis Nation 35, Dennis Hawke, Ron Smith 34, Barry Schwartz, Ed Manning, Cliff Applebee, Dave Russell 33, Wim Van Pelt, Sandy Jackson 32, Ron Collins, Noel Stringer, George Dahlitz, Ian Rohde 31, Helen Johnson, Niel Hurst (Tanunda) 30, Rex Mortimer 28 Wally Jackson, Errol Branson 26, Kieth Kluske 25. Birdies Lance Hatcher, Warren Isgar 17th, Niel Hurst, John Mitchell ninth, Merv Hamiester third and 18th, Bob Hillier fourth and 17th. NTP: John Bell 9th. Some very good score cards were handed in after Saturday’s stroke competition John Mitchells being the best with a nett 61 and sure to assist in reducing

his handicap while Roen Cameron who had a “drift out” with the new handicap system has taken steps to arrest the situation being runner up with a nett 62. Len Usher came in third on a count back from Helen Bell, the only lady up to now to win a score prize (twice) in what was known as the mens competition with 64, and Ron Smith 66 to make up the prize winners. Other scores: Rowland Pawlak, Ross Hienze 67, Barry Schwartz, Steve Howe 68, Dave Russell, Kieth Kluske, Wally Jackson, Brian Cooper 69, Barrie Zerna 70, Errol Branson 71, Bradley Zerna 72, Ian Ferguson 73, George Dahlitz 74, Ian Goddard 76. Birdies John Mitchell first and third, Barrie Zerna 15th. NTP: Helen Bell ninth, non comp player Dennis Nation 67.

stanley Cricket Results of A grade cricket played on November 6

Lower North vs Watervale Match won by Lower North Lower North Batting T.McPharlin ct B.Maloney b A.Milburn... 34 S.Gill ct A.Milburn b S.Helbig.................. 2 R.Darling ct C.Parker b S.Helbig........... 18 S.Rowland ct L.Victor b B.Smith.............. 9 Jason Henderson ct L.Milburn b A.Milbur.15 M.Higgs ct B.Maloney b A.Milburn.......... 35 P.Chivell ct T.Camilleri b A.Millburn......... 14 R.McPharlin ct L.Milburn b A.Milburn........ 3 T.Shepherd ct S.Helbig b J.Andrew Author.9 T.Williams Not Out..................................... 6 J.Butterfield b J.Andrew Author................. 0 Extras 22 Total 10/166 Watervale Bowling Bowler O M W R S.Helbig 9 0 2 27 M.Butler 7 1 0 19 B.Smith 9 1 1 31 T.Camilleri 2 0 0 10 A.Milburn 9 1 5 39 J.Andrew Author 8 1 2 34

Watervale Batting T.Camilleri b R.Darling............................. 8 C.Parker ct T.Williams b M.Higgs...........11 L.Milburn c T.Williams b R.Darling........... 0 A.Milburn Run Out................................. 10 L.Victor b R.Darling............................... 10 M.Butler ct T.Shepherd b R.Darling......... 0 S.Smith ct T.Shepherd b S.Rowland....... 2 B.Maloney ct R.McPharlin b S.Rowland.14 S.Helbig ct & b R.Darling......................... 0 B.Schulz b M.Higgs................................. 2 J.Andrew Arthur Not Out......................... 6 Extras 14 Total 10/78 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R M.Higgs 7 1 2 25 R.Darling 8 1 5 20 S.Rowland 6.5 1 2 16 P.Chivell 1 0 0 4 T.McPharlin 3 0 0 6 R.McPharlin 1 0 0 3

Results of B Grade cricket played on November 6

Lower North vs Blyth Match won by Lower North Blyth Batting M.Agnew ct A.Williams b A.Platt.............. 2 G.Mugge b A.Platt................................... 0 J.Branson b C.Marshall........................... 0 S.Atkinson b T.Moulds b C.Marshall...... 18 M.Thomas lbw A.Platt.............................. 6 M.Gray b L.Wright................................. 12 Z.Zweck Not Out................................... 15 P.Biggs lbw A.Platt................................... 4 B.Pratt b A.Platt....................................... 0 J.Pratt b L.Wright..................................... 1 H.Noble b L.Wright.................................. 0 Extras 4 Total 10/62 Lower North Bowling Bowler O M W R C.Marshall 5 1 2 26 A.Platt 8 1 5 18 L.Wright 4.4 1 3 13 S.Dykes 1 0 0 5

Lower North Batting J.McPharlin Not Out.............................. 25 K.Michealanny b M.Agnew.................... 21 L.Guy Not Out....................................... 22 Extras 9 Total 1/77 Blyth Bowling Bowler O M W R M.Thomas 4 0 0 27 M.Agnew 6 0 1 16 M.Gray 1 0 0 2 S.Atkinson 2 0 0 10 Z.Zweck 1 0 0 12 B.Pratt 1 0 0 8

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Safety warning as harvest nears South Australian grain farmers are being urged to beware of the extra risks fatigue will pose as they set to work on this season’s record harvest. SafeWork SA says the farming community needs to make every effort to see this harvest is completed as safely as possible. “The statistics continue to show farming is dangerous work and in SA, the risks will be heightened by the long hours involved in bringing the crop in,” according to acting executive director, Bryan Russell. “Many farmers and their employees will be working up to 18-hour days during the harvest, and fatigue may affect their attentiveness and decision-making in ways that could lead to unintended consequences. “Every farm business should also have in place reliable communications equipment and a regular system of checking isolated workers, alongside an emergency plan should anyone come to harm. “With many farms, the home and the workplace are combined, so all farm workers need to be aware of any children present, and ensure they are sighted and out of harm’s way when

Balaklava’s new CFS home takes shape

BALAKLAVA CFS captain, Kevin Julyan and group officer, Chris Cowan, outside Balaklava’s developing CFS base. Construction of the new headquarters has been delayed, after a speedy start to the project. However, CFS Regional Commander John Hutchins said contractors should be back on the job any day soon. “This happens with all building projects…I can’t see too many delays beyond this.”

More information on CFS website Bushfire information will be available more efficiently in a major revamp of the Country Fire Service (CFS) website. Minister for Emergency Services, Michael Wright, announced a number of major changes to the website will improve both the quality and timeliness of bushfire information. “The improvements include a Bushfire Household Self-Assessment Tool, which can be used by people living in bushfire-prone areas to calculate their level of risk from a bushfire and help them make informed decisions about their safety,” Mr Wright said. Current incidents, bushfire information and recent media releases are already available on the website, but following the upgrade, can be accessed via devices such as iPhones, iPads or Blackberrys. Users with these devices will automatically be redirected to the mobile version when they log onto the CFS site. These upgrades follow an earlier revamp this year, which changed settings to meet international standards for vision-impaired people and the introduction of a map on the site’s incidents page. Mr Wright said the number of people visiting the site had almost tripled over the past two years. “It shows many people are starting to take responsibility for the safety of themselves and their family and actively seeking information about possible bushfires in their area and learning how to best to prepare for them,” Mr Wright said. Visit the site at www.cfs.sa.gov.au.

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Balaklava Community Arts Inc presents

Balaklava Christmas Fair Saturday November 20 9 am - 5 pm at Balaklava Town Hall

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Thank You The 1st Balaklava Scout Group and Centenary Reunion Committee sincerely thank all who helped in any way towards the success of the recent centenary event, including: Wakefield Regional Council, Balaklava Area Committee, Spoke, Plains Producer, Warehouse Matrix, Royal Hotel, Balaklava CWA, Balaklava Museum, Balaklava Sports Club, Balaklava Neighbourhood Shed, TADS, Balaklava Foodland, Pastor Jim Bryan & Members of St.Paul’s Lutheran Church, MIPA Financial Network, Neil Veitch, McCracken Ford, Marc’s Meats, Les Masson, McArdle Pty Ltd, Mallala Cleaning Service, Alan Chivell, John & Teresa Kamouzis, Terry Neumann, Gay & Malcolm Lamond, Sean Williams, Bank SA, ANZ Bank, and all Scouting families (past and present).

Christmas with Nicholas Lester & Kerry Sampson

Raffle Winners were: Katie Urwin, Brian Reinke, Des Zerk, Robbo, Anthony Barr & Nick Yuon.

A Concert of Christmas Music, Musical Theatre, Solos and Duets as well as the great Classical Pieces

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Wednesday December 15 7.30pm at Balaklava Town Hall

• Cost - Adults $20, Concession $15 • Tickets may be purchased at TADS Embroidery from November 15 • Supper provided Baritone Nicholas is a local Balaklava boy, and soprano Kerry is well-know in Adelaide musical circles. They are returning home from the UK. This will be their only appearance while they visit SA with their baby Charlie The concert is a fundraiser for Nicholas, Kerry and the Town Hall’s grand piano upkeep Enquiries to Lenice on 8862 1173

Thank you all for an outstanding community effort.

Annual General Meeting

Thursday November 25, 2010 8pm at Hamley Bridge Memorial Hospital Hostel Dining Room

• Board nominations welcomed • Nomination forms available from HBMH. • Ph 8528 2276 to request a form to be posted to you • Nominations to be returned to the hospital by Thursday November 18, 2010

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Port Wakefield Township & School Reunion Invitation to past and present students, teachers and residents of: • Port Wakefield • South Hummocks • Nantawarra • Beaufort • Bowmans • and other district schools

Sunday November 14, 2010 11.30am at the Port Wakefield oval • Please bring a plate of food to share and photos/memorabilia to display Phone: Ros 8867 1470 or Garry 8867 1070 after 5pm for further details

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2.8M padded, shaped pelmet, with 2 matching 3.4M pinch pleated,self lined, 100% block out curtains. Suit bay or large window. As new, from non smoking house. $150 Phone 8862 1028.

12’ Liberty on-road camper trailer. Full annex wall and door. Lots of storage. $3100 neg. Phone 8525 2572 or 0403 018 911. Au Ford Falcon, 2000 model, dual fuel, 9 months reg, 195,000 km, $3,800 o.n.o., reg no WVH 722. Phone 0428 433 839.

BOat - 2003, aluminium, Bermuda, 4.10m, plus trailer, 40 HP mercury motor, forward controls, four swivel seats, marine radio, safety equipment, sounder, many extra’s, good condition, $10,000 inc, o.n.o. Phone 0438 645 049. Chihuaha pup, 8 weeks, black and tan, small breed, vaccinated, wormed, vet checked. Phone 8865 2024. Commodore VR, 1995, 6 seater wagon, reg VRS 523, $2,750. Phone 8867 1171.

Ford Falcon Ute XL BF October 2005. White, Airconditioned, 16 inch Alloy wheels, Tuff lid Hardtop, 41,000kms, reg: S765AAY $13,750 Phone 0417 812 783.

FORD TERRITORY 2006 SY TS AWD 6 speed auto, Silver, reversing camera, 5 seats, cruise, tint, towbar & electric brakes, dual zone climate, colour coded bumpers, service history, 1 owner, 116000 kms XKJ632 $21,000 Phone 0412 286 103. Free range pullets, 3 colours. Day old to point of lay, $3.80 to $15.90 each. Phone: 8523 0950 Hillier.

Hillman Hunter engine on stand. Complete with radiator and gauges, no smoking, and good oil pressure. Can hear running. $750 phone 8865 2149. Holden WB ute, last model, 3.3 litre, 4 speed, mild cam, good body, fair interior, new carby, tonneau cover, painted in tray, 6 months rego, $3,500 o.n.o. UHM 690. Phone Colin 0458 038 207.

Leather lounges, 1x 3 seater chesterfield. 1x 3 seater Arthur G Designs plus 2 singles all maroon. Excellent condition, $1,500. Ideal for holiday home. Phone 8862 1131.

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HOLDEN Commodore VU S Ute, 2001, V6, 5 speed manual, red, tinted windows, power windows & mirrors, power steering, air conditioning, drivers airbag, cruise control, 17” mags, sports suspension, CD player, fog lights, sports bar, sports exhaust, extractors, tonneau cover, tray liner, towbar, central locking, registered til December, rego no. Manz 45. $11,500 o.n.o. Phone James 0437 427 396 or 88621977 - Balaklava. Oaten hay, small bales, $4 pick up from paddock. Phone 0438 621 838 or 8864 5020.

Pullets - point of lay, Isa brown,$16.50. Westview Poultry, Balaklava. Phone: 8864 5096 or 0400 297 658.

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

Savage, 10 foot tinny, oars and jackets. Reg until Sept 2011. Has HIN. $700. Phone 0408 859 598. Seasame Street 6 volt adventure tractor with trailer, rechargable battery and charger, new in box. Good Christmas gift $120. Girls electric 6 volt ride-on scooter, new in box $100. 2 blue 2 seater lounges ex con $375 o.n.o. Also 4 blue tub chairs $120.Golf balls for sale, 50 for $20 or 100 for $35.Ph 0409693626 or 8862 1769

Second h a n d f i l i n g cabinets 2-3 and four draw,gas lift chairs,visitor chairs,stationary cabinet and lockers some like new grab a bargain now Phone 0407 183 862. Sharp - 51cm analog colour TV. NEC DVD & cassette player combo both in good condition with remotes. Both for $150. Wellcare back and seat massager with seat warmers, never used, still in box $50. Prostyle exercise bike, excellent condition, hardly used, speed & time settings, $80 o.n.o.Ph 8862 1261

Single tomato plants, Jacarandas and natives available. Closed Wednesday. Lifetime Nursery 8524 3172.

Public Notice

CASH for cans and bottles, Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Terrace, Owen. Wednesday 10-5; Saturday 10-1 or by appointment. Ph 0417 885 107. Coffee morning: Balaklava - Lutheran Church Hall, Short Terrace, November 16 at 10am. All people welcome. Join us for fellowship and morning tea. You can make money by renting shared. Call 8862 1442 for details.

Wanted

Wanted: contract harvesting of 6 ha canola/vetch at Balaklava High School. Contact 0417 768 303. Free of charge for recycling. We take old televisions, computers, microwaves, videos, stereos and stoves etc. off your hands. Please phone 0407 605 779 or 8862 2263. Quongdong seeds for curtains. Please phone 8575 1206 after 7.30pm.

Wanted to Buy

WANTED Motorcycles. We will buy or sell your motorcycle on consignment. Gawler Motorcycle Centre, Lot 1 Main North Road Evanston Phone 8522 7700.

VALIANTS wanted AP5 to CL sedans, wagon, utes, parts, anything considered. Ph Joe 0439 339 634.

21St Birthday

Happy 21st Sarah. Wishing you a very happy 21st on November 8, Sarah. All the very best for the future. Hope all your dreams come true. Love from Mum, Alicia and Luke.

70th Birthday

Menadue Ron, Happy 70th Birthday on November 12. Love from all your family.

60th Wedding

Ross Lendon McArdle & Florence Iris Lister married in Port Wakefield on 09/11/1950. Brian, Lynette and families would like to congratulate Mum & Dad on their 60 years of marriage.

Birth

Yamaha XT250 trail bike, 2006, excellent condition, always shedded, only travelled 3,000km, $4,500, YZH 498, registered till 2011. Ph Colin 0458 038 207. Young brown layer hens. Phone 8527 2343, Mallala.

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GARAGE Sale. Saturday November 13 & Sunday 14. 8.30am - 4pm. 30 Roberts Ave, Balaklava

ELLA May Bowyer. Daughter of David Bowyer and Samantha Lawler of Tanunda was born on October 26. Sister for Kiara and first grandchild for Harry and Lee Bowyer of Port Wakefield.

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Due to essential maintenance works at the Hamley Bridge Substation, electricity supply to customers in the area will be interrupted in the early hours of Friday 12 November 2010. The interruption will occur between 12.30am - 1.30am and will affect customers in Hamley Bridge, Stockport and Tarlee (served by R21) and the outskirts only of Saddleworth and Auburn (R12 SWER). We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. This work may not proceed if weather conditions are unsuitable. For further information please contact ETSA Utilities on 13 12 61. U24210

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Test and evaluation activities involving static firings and/or firings of naval and artillery weapons are conducted at the Proof and Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield throughout the year. The Proof and Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield is a vital Defence test and evaluation capability that has supported Defence since 1929. These firings may require specific tidal or weather conditions, and are critical for the safety of current and new Defence capabilities. Members of the public may notice noise, vibration, flashes and/or smoke during the testing. There is no risk to the public outside of the gazetted Defence Practice Areas. For reasons of public safety, there is a permanent exclusion zone covering land, sea and air around the Port Wakefield Establishment. Specific details on the Port Wakefield Prohibited Area can be obtained from Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No GN 26, 4 July 1990, and is shown on the diagram below. Trespassing in this Area is strictly prohibited and very dangerous due to the presence of unexploded bombs. Any person found within the Prohibited Area or on Defence land will be subject to prosecution. Specific test and evaluation activities may also require restricting public access to the Port Wakefield Defence Practice Areas over specific periods with these areas articulated in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No. GN 40, 7 October 2007, and also identified on the diagram below. This may affect access to the Gulf of St Vincent at Port Wakefield and Port Parham. If any member of the public has inquiries in relation to these activities please contact Proof & Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield – Range Control, on (08) 8867 0270 between 8.00am and 4.30pm weekdays or the Proof & Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield – Security Office, on (08) 8867 0299 outside these hours.

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BALAKLAVA RIVERTON HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL INC

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING In accordance with the Balaklava Riverton Health Advisory Council Constitution an Annual General Meeting is to be held each year.

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NDS Enterprises (SA) Pty Ltd as trustee for the Sharer Family Trust c/- Foreman Legal, 69 Mount Barker Road, Stirling SA 5152 have applied to the licensing authority for a Transfer of Hotel & Gaming Machine Licence

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The application has been set down for hearing on December 7, 2010 at 10am. Any person may object to the application by lodging a notice of objection in the prescribed form wih the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner, (and serving copy of the notice on the applicant) at least 7 days before the hearing date (viz 30/11/2010).

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Horizon Christian School

OHSE/Admin Officer We are a successful family owned and operated transport business based in the Lower Mid North Region of SA transporting General Freight, Dangerous Goods, Heavy Vehicles, Hay, Grain and Fertiliser across Australia for leading international customers. We are an accredited operator in NHVAS and WAHVA and strive for continuous improvement. We are currently seeking an energetic self starter to join our team. Reporting to the Administration Manager, you will play a pivotal role in implementing health and safety systems and improving workplace safety culture, in particular the areas of hazard and risk prevention as well as general administration tasks. Key elements of the role include: • Compliance with all OHS legislation, codes of practice and relevant Australian Standards • Developing and maintaining a program of continuous risk assessment • Provide OHS committee and site team with technical expertise in implementation of OHS systems • Conduct regular audits and inspections and ensure deficiencies are acted upon • Assist management in the control of injury, accident reporting and corrective actions • Development and implementation of documented process controls, strategies and initiatives • Administration duties including accounts receivable The successful candidate will have: • Tertiary qualifications within relevant discipline or minimum two years experience in OHS management • Impressive record in implementation, documentation and maintenance of OHS systems • Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills • Well developed leadership and project management skills • Experience in Microsoft Office Word and Excel • A transport industry background

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Horizon Christian School is a rapidly growing Interdenominational Christian School, situated in the town of Balaklava, approximately 45 minutes from Gawler. The school enrolment R-12 for 2011 is expected to reach over 420 students. The successful applicants are expected to be committed practicing Christians active in the life of their church and willing to join an enthusiastic staff team at Horizon. Enquiries and application forms, please contact the school: 8862 2100 or admin@horizon. sa.edu.au Closing date: Friday November 26, 2010 at 3.30pm

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Duties: • Execute the unloading and loading of grain • Collect running samples • Drive tractors & machinery • Ensure the site is clean and safe • Promote AGD grain bagging service & storage facilities Skills: • Ability to communicate effectively, essential • Knowledge of grain types and grades, desirable • Ability to understand and empathise with grower needs • Ability to promote AGD grain bagging services & storage facilities • Ability to service equipment when required • Ability to work flexible and sometimes long hours and able to identify problems and solutions • Good commercial acumen in protecting the financial interests of AGD • Current South Australian Driver's License If you would like to be part of this progressive and growing company, if you have the experience and skills listed above and are excited by this role, we would like to hear from you by the 15th of November. Please submit your resume in confidence to: Tim Ruddenklau, Tel: 0427 976 584, timr@ausgrowersdirect.com.au, PO Box 82, Balaklava SA 5461

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Part Time Head Office - Balaklava Balco is Australia's leading processor and exporter of high grade oaten hay with a national network of loyal growers and an expanding international market. We now seek to recruit an enthusiastic Export Officer to join our Head Office team at Balaklava.

For more information or to obtain a job description, contact our Export Coordinator - Ian Wilson on 8862 0029. Please forward your applications with resume to iwilson@balco.com.au by COB Friday November 26, 2010. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long established and successful Australian company that truly values its employees and supports the communities and business of the regions it operates in.

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“Quality plumbing is no pipe dream” •Gas fitting •Blocked drain •Rainwater tank sales & installation •Bathroom renovations •Drain installations & repairs •Septic tank installations •HWS repairs, replacements and installations Lic No. PGE203573

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AGD is seeking Harvest Casual’s at our Balaklava Site with duration time from Mid November to Mid January. We are looking for motivated and experienced Grain Storage & handling Personal to join its competent staff. We are offering above ward rates on Pay for casual staff members with the right experience.

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A salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidate. For further enquiries regarding the position please call Leanne on (08) 8527 8264. A CV and cover letter may be emailed to employment@mcardletransport.com.au quoting reference OAO02112010 in the subject line or mail to PO Box 134 Long Plains SA 5501 marked Att Administration Manager. Applications close Friday December 3, 2010.

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• Quality Marble & Granite Monuments • Additional Inscriptions • Renovations Equal to New • Kitchen & Vanity Benchtops • Factory Direct Prices • Country & Metropolitan

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Price: $499,000

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$269,000

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22 Williams Road, Two Wells City Living - Country Lifestyle!

Set on an enormous 10730sqm allotment this inviting family home has room for the boys & all their toys! Boasting three bedrooms (the master with ensuite & walk in robe), sunken lounge room with combustion fire heater, formal dining, open plan kitchen & family room, double carport with auto roller doors, teenagers retreat/rumpus room plus an all weather paved entertaining area. Extras include security alarm system, ducted evaporative cooling, five rainwater tanks, several bird aviaries, huge 40 x 25 shed, 30 x 20 shed with 2 roller doors, workshop & open bay with high clearence to store a boat or caravan. Complete with two horse stables with yards, power & electronic fences plus beautifully landscaped gardens, this impressive property is perfect for your true blue aussie family! For more information or to arrange a private inspection please do not hesitate to contact Allie Berry on 0408 600 111.

Other listings… 6 Whitwarta Rd $387,250 Zanks Place POA Halbury SOLD 22 Gwy Tce SOLD

This sturdy stone home is close to the town’s amenities, boasts 4 large bedrooms, plenty of street appeal, and the old world charm of a home built over a century ago. 3 of the bedrooms are fitted with ceiling fans, and the large lounge room is kept cosy in winter with quick and efficient gas heating, and cool in the summer with air conditioning. The large 1084m2 block also features a double garage with power, plus a double carport. Add your own personal touches and turn this house into a home, or a solid investment property, fetching a rental return between $230 and $250 per week. Well worth a look!

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179.48ha “Narangga” 443.5acs Quality Cropping Parcel! • Located south of Skilly Clare Hills & 13km NE of Balaklava • Fertile loam soils of a gently undulating nature • Reliable 425 - 450 mm rainfall enhancing cereal and Legume production • Not over capitalised with transportable cottage as only improvement • Mains water connected, easy access from main unsealed roads

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Red $125,000

Lot 53 Cameron Street

All offers considered

• 2 bedroom home with • Ducted air conditioning both rooms a good size. • Large garage or • Open plan design semi- workshop. modern kitchen • Set on a very large block

Balaklava $190,000 to $200,000

Unit 5 4 War Memorial Dv

Balaklava Red $149,000

20 Kelly Street

Ideal investment or 1st home • Three bedroom house • 717m2 {approx.} block • Main bedroom has full length built in robe

Balaklava

$295,000

17 Roberts Avenue

Great investment opportunity This 3 bedroom home consists of a kitchen and eating area adjoining the lounge room. There is a fully tiled 3 way bathroom, laundry and separate toilet. The interior has been fully repainted throughout and considering that all of the floor covering have been replaced, this home is ready to go as a perfect first home or an investment property. The yard has not been established as yet so, you come with the ideas and set it up the way you want it. Affordable homes of this nature are a rare find so contact us today to arrange an inspection of this property that offers you a chance of a lifetime to get yourself started or increase your property portfolio. Terms: Settlement 17/12/2010, Deposit 10% on the fall of the hammer

Auction: Friday November 19, 2010, 10.30am on the property, at 30 East Street, Port Wakefield

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$165,000

20 Whitwarta Road

Neat and tidy double brick home. • Affordable 1st home or investment • Renovated kitchen • 30”X20”x8” garage

• R/C aircond. • Ready to rent or move in.

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Wattle Ridge Estate Stage 2

• Secure 6 unit complex • 2 bedrooms • Easy care yard • Large open plan lounge and eating • Kitchen ample cupboards • Tiled bathroom sep bath and shower • Garage w/- direct access to unit

• Centrally position 3 way brm • Main brm with WIR & ensuite access • 3 carpeted bedrooms

• Outdoor entertainment area • Spacious tiled hallway • Open plan kitchen, dining

• 9 lots remaining • Wide frontages • Sizes: 527m2 to 1,057m2 • Price range $68,950 to $92,950

Tania & Peter Butterfield Mobile: 0417 884 877 Office: 08 8862 2172 Fax: 08 8862 1280 www.butterfieldagencies.com.au

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WHEN THE LIGHTS SWITCH ON ... SO DO OUR NIGHT OWLS! The nocturnal bowlers of the local community will soon be on the green after sundown to contest this season’s Balaklava Night Owls competition. Catering for all abilities, night owls offers a fun and social version of bowls. Teams of three will battle it out every Tuesday night from November 23 until March next year, with a break for Christmas between December 14 and February 8. Teams can consist of any three players each week and no experience is necessary. Organiser, Trevor Clifford, said it was not too late to register teams. “Further entries are welcome but you’ll need to be quick as teams are soon being finalised and programs done for the start of the season,” he said. “Single entries are welcome and you can be placed in a team or you can be a reserve as they are needed regularly,” he said. Scores are recorded each week and trophies awarded for winners and runnersup at the end of season breakup. Weekly fees are just $3 per player with nibbles and drinks available for purchase. Further information is available by phoning Trevor on 8527 7016.

THE team to beat – last year’s champs, Mack’s Chippies, (from left) Ryan Greenshields, Raf Battistessa and Kym McPharlin, show they are quite at home when kept in the dark. – PICTURE: Lisa Redpath.

n how will they fare in the draft?

D-day is coming up for our AFL chances n Jarred Allmond playing for WWT Eagles.

TWO local footballers will be amongst many young tyros looking for the ultimate opportunity to be on an AFL list at the annual draft to be held on the Gold Coast of Queensland next Thursday, November 18 These are changing times in our national code as this year’s 25th AFL draft is unique for many reasons, especially as there are no less than 145 selections and the new Gold Coast franchise has seven of the top 13 picks. The two most like players to have their names called out are senior Woodville West Torrens Eagles footballers Glenn Dawson and Jarred Allmond , with Blyth

PETER ARGENT reports: Snowtown export Josh Growden possibly bound for new AFL club, Greater Western Sydney. Dawson was first picked up by the Power back in 2008. He has already endured the agony of being delisted, but last year with an assurance he’d be collected by the Alberton-based club on their rookie list, if he wasn’t taken by another club previously. This year he is just among many hopefuls.

Still only 20 and a former national junior cricketer, Dawson is an athletic 186cm, 80kg forward. A true all rounder, Dawson also played A grade district cricket with Woodville as a 15-year-old. Allmond was the SANFL Coca-Cola Rising Star winner in 2009, in his debut season of SANFL football. Senior coach at Oval Avenue, Michael Godden, confirmed Dawson, who was originally recruited from Balaklava, is keen to continue at the Eagles if things don’t go his way during the draft period. n Continued Page 21

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