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Wednesday August 17, 2011
PEOPLE POWER! n THEY came to support their towns in a great show of “people power” last Sunday. In Balaklava, it was supporters of the coming skate park, joining Balaklava Lions club members to clean up an area of park opposite Balaklava Hospital. Brogan Page, above, joined his family and others collecting stones and debris to clear the park for mowing. TEAM picture and report, Page 7. n AT Two Wells, a group from the Two Wells Regional Action Team cleaned up and repaired areas around the town’s historic wells. Malcolm Frost, right, had his job down to a “T” – welding a new letter into the “historic wells” sign. READ more, on Page 17
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Coal the next big thing at ‘Lochiel’ By Les Pearson
AN estimated 270 million tonnes of coal in a deposit described as “north of Lochiel,” between Brinkworth, Blyth and Snowtown, has captured strong interest by several mining companies. A joint release by Western Plains Resources (WPG) and Southern Coal Holdings (SCH) to the Australian Stock Exchange uncovered seven lignite (brown coal) seams from 71.6 to 106.8 metres underground in the project, dubbed Lochiel North by the company.
Lochiel North is held by SCH, a joint venture between WPG, whose core business is in iron ore, and Evergreen Energy, which developed the K-Fuel process, which can substantially increase the energy production value of lignite coals with reduced emissions and other environmental benefits. The drill hole was completed at a depth of 123.1 metres. Lignite seams varied from 0.3 to 3.0 metres thick, for a total of 9.4 metres. n CONTINUED Page 4
THE area between Snowtown and Brinkworth, described as ‘Lochiel North.”
HARVEST – IT’S NO TIME FOR DOWN TIME
Harvest is a vital time of the year, making your Massey Ferguson arguably your most important piece of machinery. It therefore makes sense to maintain your machine using genuine Massey Ferguson parts. Replacing original with original ensures you know the quality and reliability of the new part, as it is exactly the same as the one coming out, direct from the Massey Ferguson factory.
AGCO GENUINE PARTS Harvest is a vital time of the year, making your Massey Ferguson arguably your most important piece of machinery. It therefore makes sense to maintain your machine using genuine Massey Ferguson parts. Replacing original with original ensures you know the quality and reliability of the new part, as it is exactly the same as the one coming out, direct from the Massey Ferguson factory.
R.H. SCHULZ
STAR OF THE NORTH
PTY LTD
6 Belvidere Road, Saddleworth SA 5413
Ph: 8847 4112, 0428 474 123
There are many variables that can change during harvest. Ensuring your Massey Ferguson is operating efficiently when you need is important. Don’t risk unnecessary down time this season, simply ask your dealer for genuine Massey Ferguson parts. You can rely on genuine Massey Ferguson parts – they all carry a 12-month warranty.
CUNNINGHAMS BALAKLAVA
2.75HP V Twin Compressor 36ltr
410
$
• Direct drive compressor • 2.75Hp Motor 36 Litre Tank • Cast iron pump for longer life • Manufactured to Australian Standards • Suitable for use with standard 10A power outlet
Bonus 15m Air Hose Reel Deal! Massive 205 litres per min
Valued at $103
Crn Railway Tce & Phillips St - Ph: 8862 2158