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Wednesday, April 24 2013

STAR OF THE NORTH

LEST WE FORGET

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

Mallala’s war time heritage THE small township of Mallala has played such an important role in Australia’s war time history. It’s impressive World War I monument, dedicated to 10 local men who died “in defence of home and liberty” famously stands as a silent sentinel where roads meet in the town, always a reminder of all who have been part of Australia’s conflicts over the years. Mallala’s role in World War II also was very significant, as base for a RAAF training school.

The image above, possibly taken in 1944, shows No 6 Service Flying School, with many planes gathered at the airfield, where dozens of buildings stood. The township of Mallala can be seen in the background of this picture, reproduced here through the courtesy of Mallala Museum. • It was appropriate on the eve of ANZAC day that Vietnam veteran and Mallala resident Peter Luxon should visit the memorial with grandson, Cameron Luxon.

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Arson investigation in school fire

INVESTIGATIONS are continuing to find the person or people responsible for deliberately setting a building at Balaklava High School on fire last week. The fire spread to another nearby classroom, which was also destroyed as a result. Yorke Operations Senior Sergeant, Martin Bazeley, said Kadina CIB have taken on the arson investigation, with enquiries ongoing at this stage. “We’re still working on it and we’ve spoken to a number of people, who are helping us with our enquiries,” Sgt Bazeley said.

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Margaret’s garden win Balaklava Garden of the Month Award for March went to Margaret Manuel, for her garden in Christopher street. Congratulations Madge! The small Balaklava Tidy Towns committee, in association with KESAB, runs the garden awards. The committee meet once every three months in the local CWA rooms at 8pm. Each month, a garden is selected as Garden of the Month and a resident, business or other facility is also

presented with a Service Award. In October, neutral judges not on the committee are invited to judge the gardens to determine winners in several categories, including Champion Garden, Unit Garden, Easy Care Garden and a Planted Wheel Barrow, which is displayed at the front of the garden. A runner-up is also awarded in each section. The awards night is held in early November. •For details, contact Nancy Williams on 8862 2117.

Friendship and more from local ‘green fingers’ Balaklava Garden Club is held in the Anglican Church Hall on the third Monday of every month at 8pm. Subscription fee is $10, with members paying $1 at each meeting. Each year, members have two tea meetings, which are held in a member’s garden, while members also visit other gardens. “We aim to have interesting guest speakers and so far, we have been able to achieve this,” Garden Club member, Joy Maxwell said. The club belongs to the Gardening Clubs of Australia organisation, which is divided into zones, including Copper Coast, Clare, Yorke Peninsula, Barossa and Balaklava, for example. Zone co-ordinator is Beryl Crabb, of Clare.

“Each year, we have a Zone ‘get together’ and a state Rally, with one of the clubs hosting,” Mrs Maxwell said. “We meet many different people and great friendships are made.” It is the club’s 20th birthday in March 2014, with a special guest speaker making the trip over, Sophie Thomson, a presenter on Garden Australia and weekly columnist in the Sunday Mail. “If you wish to be part of the celebration, then come along and join our club now,” Mrs Maxwell said. “We will make you very welcome.” • For more details contact Joy on 8862 1774 or Adele Bolitho on 0424 659 912.

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disbanding the Adelaide Plains Marketing Incorporated Association is detailed in the agenda for tonight’s Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) meeting. Council resolved at November’s meeting to wind up the association. WRC chief executive officer, Cate Atkinson, was delegated to deregister the association on behalf of its membership. Mrs Atkinson reported all members of the association have now been advised of its closure, with the remaining funds to be split between WRC and District Council of Mallala. A large marquee (6m x 12m), originally purchased by the association for its marketing activities,

is recommended to be sold to Mid North Party Hire, the current holders of the marquee. The sale of the marquee is the last course of action to wind up the association. Other items of interest in the council agenda include a request from a Sydney-based production company working on a theatre play script based on the stories of indigenous, veteran and British scientific communities involved in Australia’s atomic bomb tests during the 1950s.

The company, Alphaville, is looking to base its proposed community arts and cultural activities in Balaklava, during the first phase of its Nuclear Futures program, mainly as it is the home of the state’s Australian Nuclear Veterans Association co-ordinator, Avon Hudson. The proposal includes facilitating a series of Artist in Residence programs in the town, where nationally acclaimed artists will visit and stay as part of their research. Changes to council policy regarding private works will also be voted on, while a recommendation to increase ordinary dog registration fees from $55 to $60 for the next financial year is also mentioned.

Elle IS our fashion favourite

MALLALA’S Elle Missen has always been a fashionable filly but on Saturday, she will represent Gawler Race Club at the state final of the Fashion of the Field at Oaks Day at Morphettville. After winning the Fashion of the Field at the Gawler Cup in yet another stunning outfit, Elle qualified for the final. Other competitors are flying in from Sydney, Melbourne and all over the state to compete with 15 finalists vying for the title. The winner will drive away in a new car, the runner-up will receive a $3000 Perri Cutten wardrobe and also a People’s Choice award will be presented. “I am having my outfit all made locally and would like to thank a few special locals that have helped out along the way,” said Elle, pictured with her horse, Hank. “This has been a 12 month process for me.”

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I WAS pleased to recently read the letters in the Plains Producer about the ‘Silent Cop’ gardens. Although they all complained the plants were dead, at least they acknowledged they had been there, and I know they had looked nice two years ago when we had rains. Like most regional councils, ours does parks but not gardens, except for mulching sometimes. As there is

no water on the roundabout, it hasn’t rained since September and the heat from the road on our 40°C days burning the plants, you will understand why they wouldn’t cope. It would be wonderful to see a keen gardening group get together and replenish this focal point of our town. Shirley Welke, Balaklava

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NEWS v District

Clouds signal start to seeding

RURAL communities welcomed widespread rainfall across the state on Sunday, with some more follow-up showers also falling on Monday afternoon and evening. It was the first rain of any reasonable quantity to fall since mid February and the first rainfall for the whole month of April in a number of local centres. • Balaklava farmer Peter Shepherd, right, and Mick Britton, with their best pal, Patch, were gearing up to get started with

an impromptu soil test in what had been a dry paddock until this week. According to the Bureau of Meteorology’s rainfall bulletin, the best of Sunday’s rain fell in Mallala, recording 20mm. Other areas to receive solid falls included Balaklava (17mm), Port Wakefield (16mm) and Riverton (18mm). Smaller totals were recorded at Blyth (11mm), Hoyleton (13mm), and Watervale (14mm).

Some centres missed out in comparison, Snowtown North collecting 9mm, while Two Wells (6mm), Koolunga (6mm), Roseworthy (9mm), Saddleworth (7mm), Stockport (8mm) and Tarlee (7mm) all taking in less than 10mm. What the rainfall did do was excite the many broadacre farmers around the district, a lot of whom have started seeding in anticipation of the season break. The Bureau’s rainfall outlook for the

winter season suggests a dryer than average season is likely, although there is a moderate chance of exceeding the median rainfall in coming months. More rain has been forecast for Sunday and Monday, while the start to May also looks like to have some wetter conditions in the making. n RAINFALL over the years in Balaklava – our popular chart of rain history returns, page 25.

Water pipeline cost reduced INSTALLATION work on a 530-metre section of the 43-kilometre Wakefield Pipeline has begun, which will bring increased water supply to the district, helping support industrial and residential growth in the region. An SA Water spokesperson said the new section of pipeline is being installed on behalf of SA Water by the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) and is scheduled to be complete by late May. “In order to minimise traffic disruption, the pipeline works are being combined with the road upgrade and slip lane conPipes laid in the trench where roadwork is struction at Halbury-Blyth Juncprogressing at the Blyth-Auburn road intersection. tion,” the spokesperson said. “The major trenching work – Pictures supplied by Department of Transport, will commence in June.” Planning and Infrastructure.

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The pipeline will start west of the existing upper Wakefield storage tank at the junction of Heards Hill Road and Hoyleton Road, near Auburn. It will then head towards Port Wakefield via Balaklava and Bowmans, along Port Wakefield-Auburn Road. Three pressure reducing valve (PRV) stations will also be built at Balaklava, Bowmans and Port Wakefield. The SA Water spokesperson said the total project cost has dropped to $17.1 million, down significantly on the original estimate of more than $30 million. “The $30.11 million figure was the preliminary estimate based on early concept design and given at the time of the bid

to the Federal government to receive support through the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF),” the SA Water spokesperson said. “However, favourable market conditions and competition for the contracts at the time of the tender resulted in a lower price overall for the project. “The total cost of the project is now $17.1 million. “The final grant amount from the RDAF has reduced proportionally to the revised project cost as mentioned above. “The total contribution from RDAF is $5.7 million. “This is based on a $1 grant for $2 spent basis, up to a maximum of $10 million. “SA Water and the State government will meet the remainder of the cost.” Sleeving pipes before laying.

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NEWS v District

IFTEEN brave souls have put their hands up to take on the Flab to Fab challenge. We will be meeting tonight at the Plains Producer office and running through our ‘Fab’ plan. Participants will weigh in each Friday morning, and keep a journal. Excerpts will be shared in this weekly column. You might like to play along at home? Some of the participants are as nervous as I am: “Hi Andrew - I ‘may’ be interested in giving the Flab to Fab challenge a go – being accountable is a good thing, but it scares me! What if I don’t lose weight?” Nothing ventured, nothing gained I say. But gee I hope we’re successful. “Hi Andrew – I want to join your lean team please. I have lost motivation since the Balaklava triathlon and having a knee arthroscopy a month ago. I think being accountable will help me stay focused.” And another…“Hi Andrew, it is with sense of nervous trepidation I write this, but your column did resonate with me. So here goes. I would like to join your Lean Team ‘Flab to fab’ challenge. As you have been writing over the last few weeks I have been inspired by your

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Plains Producer manager, Andrew Manuel, recently shed 10 kilograms in 10 weeks in a personal weight-loss quest. Now he wants to keep leaner and fitter – and his aim to have others join him has succeeded. Email andrew@ plains producer.com.au

The ‘fab fifteen’ journey and honesty. So I embarked on my own weight loss campaign. I have set the goal of losing at least 10 kilos and increasing my fitness. At the moment I am hampered (with injury) so I am going to be sensible about my achievements over the next 10 weeks.” And another… “ Andrew, I followed your column in the paper and thought it was great idea and I would like to be involved. “I’m almost hitting 90kg at the moment, which is quite scary for me considering I’m a short guy. I’m not playing footy this year and I struggle to run (without pain killers) with an

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arthritic ankle so I am a bit worried that I may continue to blow out. Usually footy sorts out around 5kgs but I reckon I’ve got around 8-10kgs that I could lose. I have started riding to the new gym twice a week to work out. I don’t find exercise hard but I eat like a horse to match and am not shy on eating bakery and chips, drinking coffee in the mornings and beer at night. It would be nice to have a group to motivate me in good diet and exercise.” Now for my week one pep talk. To get a change we need to DO something different. We can’t keep doing the same thing and expect a different outcome. For so many years I wanted to lose weight, but I never changed anything lasting more than a week. So our change also needs to be long lasting. The other thing I have realised is our body changes as it get’s older which makes the game even harder. We can’t keep eating the same amount of calories and think our body will burn them off. So we must adapt to this change. I will introduce the team to you next week, and then I will appeal for your help. If you know any of the Fab team, I would ask that you would encourage them on their quest. Stay tuned…

Our Kay keeps creative Did you know former famous Halbury resident, Kay Calder, is an artist? And has been for years? Kay, who worked as rural journalist (at the Plains Producer) and photographer, now lives at Wallaroo and has joined forces with former SA Tourism marketing co-ordinator, Margie Davies, (above left) to present a unique exhibition at Moonta Gallery of the Arts. Kay is exhibiting characterfilled marine creatures from her

Louise Michael reports: “Tidal Treasures” collection, all made from driftwood and shells. Some of her recent works incorporate lumps of old jetty pylons, found wedged in foreshore rocks. “Each fish is an individual with its own personality, with expressions ranging from goofy looks of surprise, to menacing scowls of marine predators,” said Kay. Kay’s painstaking work in-

cludes a wide variety of fish of various sizes, some mounted on stands, with larger fish designed to hang on walls, all with eyes made from shells. Margie’s exhibition is titled “Twined,” and features unusual, but functional, woven baskets, made from grasses, wire, feathers, rope and even corn cobs! “Twined” and “Tidal Treasures” works will be shown at the Moonta Gallery until the end of April, from 11am to 3pm daily, so hurry in for a look!

Violent incidents in towns BALAKLAVA

• A 55-year-old man from Salisbury North was arrested by Balaklava police for assault. It is alleged the man “king hit” another man and then kicked him while he was unconscious on the ground. The man was arrested and bailed to appear at the Kadina Magistrates court at a later date. • A 32-year-old man from Balaklava was arrested by Kadina police for breaching conditions of his bail agreement and carrying an offensive weapon. Police attended at the man’s home address and on arrival the man was non-compliant and confronted police with a knife from his front door.

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PT WAKEFIELD

• A 49-year-old man from Salisbury East was arrested by Port Wakefield police for aggravated assault and carrying an offensive weapon. It is alleged the man struck the victim with a metal bar several times,

causing serious injury. He was granted bail to appear at Adelaide Magistrates Court later.

CLARE

• CLARE police attended the scenes of two non-residential serious criminal trespasses on Monday night. Two mini motorbikes and an amount of “Fox” brand motorcycle clothing is believed to have been stolen and the front

window of another shop was smashed and a small amount of cash and consumables were stolen. A Ford Utility was reported stolen from a residential address in Clare and later located burned out in Brompton.

PORT PARHAM

• ON April 15, Two Wells police arrested a 30-year-old man from Port Parham for a warrant. • ON April 19, a rock was thrown through the window of a building at Port Parham.

TWO WELLS

• GAWLER police arrested a 26-year-old Two Wells man after a police pursuit on April 21. • A young man from Lower Light was reported for theft on April 15.

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Nominations for the annual KESAB Sustainable Communities Awards program (the old Tidy Towns) are open now. The awards recognise towns and communities for their dedication and motivation to improve and enhance their environment. Now in its 35th year, the program remains a focus for communities to work together to showcase their town, community and region. The township of Balaklava has been regional winner for the past two years, while Blyth and Brinkworth Progress Associations, and Balaklava Area Committee, won awards in the Community Engagement category. The Sustainable Communities program aims to get people together to help their local towns, schools and businesses, providing a better place to work, rest and play! (Sounds like a Mars bar moment!) So this is your chance to acknowledge and recognise the positive actions taken by your locals. In 2013, due to some changes, the program will allow even more people to get involved, so check out the website www.kesab.asn.au or phone Alex on 8234 7255. Balaklava The golf ladies are hosting their annual luncheon on Tuesday, May 7 from noon at the golf club.

Guests will be treated to a complimentary drink upon arrival, and a delicious three course meal. Then after lunch, the action starts with surprise entertainment, which will involve some audience participation, but that’s all I can say! Sounds very interesting! Phone 85 286275 for bookings.

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Brinkworth Australian Plants Society group is travelling to Laura for a tour of Golden North icecream factory this Sunday. The group will meet at Stockyard Reserve at 11.45am. I hope they get lots of taste tests!

• And the SA CWA Burton Group invites everyone to attend a special event on Thursday, May 2 at the Memorial Hall starting at 10.30am, cost $6. Bring a plate to share for a pooled luncheon. Tarlee Keep an eye, and ear, out for the motorcycle trials on Saturday, May 4. Take the kids to the town oval to watch some fast and furious racing! Blyth Don’t forget the paper drive this Friday! •A “Welcome to Blyth” afternoon tea is on Sunday May 25 at 3.30pm at the bowling club. New residents and locals welcome.

help us name the council team

DELVING through some old files down in the Producer cellar/dungeon recently (when Les is naughty, he gets locked in there – often!) we came across this picture of members and staff of the old Blyth-Snowtown C o u n c i l . Yo u w i l l recognise some faces, like the late Phil Barry and our current mayor, James Maitland – but who can name the whole group pictured here? Let me know ASAP.

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How do you get a blonde out of a tree? Wave!

DID YOU KNOW? – Dalmatian puppies are all white when they are born Port Wakefield In Take 5 back in May, 2012, the Community Management Committee (CMC) asked for help in finding out the original name of the Memorial Hall. After much community consultation, investigations and suggestions, CMC finally came to a decision. The sign which said Port Wakefield Memorial Hall has gone, and has been replaced with a new sign which says, “Soldiers Memorial Hall.” Great to see the community work together to sort that out!

Kapunda Community Gallery’s latest exhibit is by the Truro Art Group, and will run until May 12. The artists will display their different aspects and interpretations of rural and domestic life, from background chickens and native birds, to waterways and forests. The exhibition includes a series of oil paintings from a recent trip along Canning Stock Route. Gallery is open daily 10am to 4pm and entry is free.

As time goes by Mallala’s Alison Madigan (nee Jenkin) is pictured in the paper today in a 21st birthday family photo. It’s not her 21st, but her daughter, Shauna’s! Alison doesn’t look old enough to have children that age.

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Avon It’s all happening at Avon in May! The Sunday School will be celebrating its 90th birthday on Sunday, May 26, from 11am in the hall. The hall committee is looking for people who have a connection with the township of Avon, who might be able to share stories, memories and photos. If you can help, please phone Jill on 88671 127. Dublin Dublin History Group (DHG) needs your help in locating some photos. Do you have any photos of the Mallala Greening Group planting 200 trees at Dublin Cemetery in 1993? Or of the old well in South Terrace, Dublin? DHG is hoping to restore the well, which was used until Christmas Eve 1910 for the town’s back up water supply, until mains water was connected. Please phone Pat on 0401 428 364 if you can help. region Rotary Club of Gawler is holding a two day country fair fundraiser at Sheaoak Log this weekend from 10am to 4pm. All welcome.

Just a little flushed!

A local lady travelled to Adelaide recently to go dress shopping with her daughter. They finally picked one out and returned home, only to find the security tag still on it! Don’t you hate that? So back to town the next day to get the tag removed. A quick trip to the loo in Rundle Place before the journey home, she thought. Her daughters waited outside and were soon we in hysterics when they found their mum locked inside the loo! The “shoe was on the other foot” for our lady, who is used to “fitting” others, as it was now up to her girls to help her. Along came a knight in shining armour, named Sir Andrew, who removed the air vent so our lady could crawl through. (I hope the floor was clean and dry!) After the loo liaison, and now on first name terms, the knight passed the lady her handbag and shopping through the vent. Maybe they will catch up for coffee next time she is in town!

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SOCIAL v PEOPLE Neighbourly visit from shed group BALAKLAVA Neighbourhood Shed hosted the Burnside Men’s Shed group last Thursday. The group was invited to have a look around and have a chat, before moving on to Urlwin Park Museum. n Pictured are Balaklava Neighbourhood Shed members, Sharon Munce and Ruth Arikawe with Burnside Men’s Shed members, Michael Chiew, Bill Barnes, NIck Taddel and Barry Brasher.

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Balaklava scouts, Tanner and Tayla Roberts, were busy delivering local phone books last Thursday.

Shauna’s 21st – Mallala’s Madigan family gathered for Shauna Madigan’s 21st, held at the Hilton Hotel, Adelaide. Pictured are Rhys, Shauna, Alison, Kurtis and Chris Madigan. It was a wonderful evening of celebrating and a ‘surprise’ party for Shauna, attended by friends and family. Shauna now is studying Medicine at Flinders University after completing a Bachelor of Medical Science. Shauna was 21 on March 16. She was surprised to see her brother Rhys, from Canberra, and aunt Stephanie from Collie, Western Australia. Shauna’s grandmother, Rosemary Jenkin, of Mallala, created a wonderful “doll doctor” birthday cake. New arrival –

Balaklava’s Bridget and Dustin Guthberg welcomed their second child, Bryce Willam, into the world on April 2. Bryce, born at Gawler Health Service weighing 9lb 6oz, is a brother to Grace.

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Kym Wiseman graduated with a Master of Architecture on March 20. Kym is the son of Geoff and Karyn Wiseman of Balaklava. He attended Balaklava HS and is now working with JPE Design Studio in Adelaide. ALLYSON Dutschke recently graduated from UniSA with a Bachelor of Education in adult, vocational and workplace learning. Allyson, daughter of Balaklava’s Roy and Norma Schopp is a senior lecturer with TAFE SA Regional.

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Happy birthday Stella – Owen’s Stella Wedding celebrated her

80th birthday with a party in the Balaklava Lutheran Church hall on Sunday, April 7. The function included a special “This Is Your Life” style presentation, to Stella’s surprise. Stella is pictured being held up by grandchildren (from left), Deanne and Rhys Kevern, who travelled from Darwin, and Breanna, Jayden and Kelsey Wedding. Plains Producer, Wednesday April 24, 2013

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Catch the bouquet – and a fun exhibition at gallery Have you seen the movie, “27 Dresses,” where the star, Katherine Heigl, is always the bridesmaid, never the bride? If you’ve been a bridesmaid in a wedding, Balaklava’s Courthouse Gallery invites you to display your dress (or 27 dresses!) for its upcoming exhibition titled “Always the Bridesmaid.” • Photographer Lisa Redpath rounded up two young ladies with bridesmaid experience to publicise the gallery’s event. Bek Baldwin (left) and Katie Urwin couldn’t resist making a grab for the bouquet, which so far has eluded them! The display will include flowergirl dresses and page boy suits too. The gallery would love to see dresses from any era, and don’t

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worry, you won’t have to parade them! But the gallery would appreciate a wedding photo for the display, showing you in the dress. If anyone can lend mannequins for the display, the gallery committee would be very grateful for them too. The exhibition runs from May 2 to June 23, and starts setting up next Monday, April 29. If you’d like to show off your bridesmaid or flowergirl dress, or page boy outfit, please phone Jo May on 0409 698 798, or pop into the gallery and speak to a committee member as soon as possible! And who caught the bouquet? They wouldn’t tell – but stay tuned for more information!

TAKING government services out of Adelaide’s central business district (CBD) and placing them back into regional centres has been highlighted as a priority for rural areas to push hard for in the future. Decentralisation of State government services was mentioned as one of eight major priorities for the Central Local Government Region (CLGR) at its annual planning priority review forum for the Yorke and Mid North, held in late March. CLGR is a corporate body, which has the responsibility to manage all activities of the central region. Wakefield Regional, Mallala District and Clare and Gilbert Valleys councils and others in the region are all members of CLGR. CLGR executive officer, Anita Crisp, said returning services to regions is a realistic goal but relies on State government policy makers to make it come to fruition. “It can only be achieved with changes of government policy. That’s where it has to start and stop,” Ms Crisp said. “It’s certainly something that has been increasingly discussed within the region.” After the State Government has gone to great lengths to establish shared services in Adelaide for Budget savings, Ms Crisp said it

Les Pearson reports: would make sense to shift some of those out to regional areas. “There’s a school of thought in rural circles of why can’t some of those services be decentralised?” she posed. “For example, why can’t the payroll services for government be done in Port Pirie or Mount Gambier? “Also, from a local government perspective, the more you centralise government services, the less connection you have with decisions that are made, which affect the regions. “We’re increasingly having decisions made that don’t really

understand the impact they are having on regional areas. “If you had a stronger regional presence by government agencies, the policy work and decisions made inherently better understand the issues and context on country areas. “A flow on from that (which) I think we’re seeing is an increasing amount of red tape and reporting back to government agencies in Adelaide because they don’t have those legs on the ground.” While it may seem like a pipe dream to some, Ms Crisp was adamant there was potential for a shift back to regional areas for some government services. “It can be achieved – and again, it comes down to political will,” she said.

Maitland, Aughey again LGA reps WAKEFIELD Regional Council mayor, James Maitland, was reelected back to the Local Government Association State Executive Committee to lead the elected arm of the organisation for the next two years. Mr Maitland has represented the Central Local Government Region on the state executive for a number of years. Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council mayor, Allan Aughey, was the other Central Region delegate elected to the state executive. The new Committee comprises eight metropolitan and eight country representatives elected from the seven LGA zones along with new president David O’Loughlin and immediate past president, Kym McHugh.

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NEWS v District

Karla’s_Korner Karla May is wife to local farmer Simon and mum to Lucy and Ben. This is Karla’s last column until studies are complete.

The right choice

s a nursing student, (who will make this her last column for a while so I can focus on studies) I feel concerned about misguided agendas. There are outspoken members of society declaring childhood vaccinations nothing more than a farce, snake oil and a conspiracy. Unfortunately, the bi-product has been an online saturation of misleading information. Anti-vaccination groups have begun to win ground scaring some parents away from vaccination, rather than heeding the advice of government authorities and those with years of university education and experience. Such is the concern that on April 11 this year, Mr Steve Hambleton from the Australian Medical Association (AMA) made comment it should be made difficult for unvaccinated children to attend school and sent home in the event of a disease outbreak. Further, Mr Hambleton has suggested ‘there should be some sanction for spreading misinformation’. The ‘misinformation’ Mr Hambleton was speaking of includes claims vaccines are harmful because they are full of mercury, formaldehyde and cause autism. The truth is mercury in pure form is not found in Australian vaccines. Even though clinically insignificant amounts are used in the preservative form (thiomersal) in a few adult vaccines, there hasn’t been any included in any childhood vaccines since 2000. As for formaldehyde, you’ll find more in a single pear than any scheduled jab. Autism? There appears to be a stronger link in the age vaccines are offered and the age of diagnosis rather than the vaccine actually causing the disorder. It’s probable the misinformation gained momentum when A.J. Wakefield linked the measles, mumps and rubella vaccination and autism in The Lancet in 1998. (A paper later discredited, retracted by the journal and proven to be fraudulent). Immunisation is a matter of public health. We need 93 per cent of the population to be vaccinated in order to prevent disease outbreak. It’s easy to forget how serious some of these illnesses have been in the past and why we try to lessen the severity of an infection, or prevent it all together. We do it to protect ourselves and our more vulnerable members of the community. We are all entitled to our own choice, but make it an informed choice based on real data. Your information should come from credible sources, not from the first page of a Google search. Start with your doctor or nurse, and if you’re still not sure, try the government’s well referenced and current documentation at http:// www.immunise.health.gov.au/.

Farmers urged to seek carbon grant funding LOCAL farmers and land managers are encouraged to put in their application for a share of $30 million under the next round of the Federal government’s Carbon Farming Futures Action on the Ground program. Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, said growers in Wakefield could strongly benefit from the grant funding. “This program will help implement real on-farm trials of new practices that reduce carbon emissions,” Mr Champion said. “Individual grants of up to $775,000 are available to farmers, land managers, nongovernment organisations and research and industry sectors. “They are on the front line of

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supported trials that would help develop new Carbon Farming Initiative methodologies. “Action on the Ground is about turning research into real world practices for use across the agriculture sector,” Mr Ludwig said. “This program supports trials and demonstrations that can reduce on-farm greenhouse gas

VOLUNTEER GRANTS: Applications for the 2013 National Volunteer Awards are now open. Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, said the awards recognise the contribution of more than 6 million Australians who volunteer time in communities across the country. “Here in Wakefield, it is the contribution of volunteers through groups like the Country Fire Service that are the backbone of our communities,” MrChampion said. For more details, visit www.notforprofit.gov.au/volunteering

emissions or increase soil carbon, while maintaining or improving farm productivity and sustainability.” The Action on the Ground program is also a key element of the Carbon Farming Futures Fund, a component of the $1.7 billion Land Sector Package under the government’s Securing a Clean Energy Future Plan. Outcomes from the program will also contribute to the development of Carbon Farming Initiative offset methodologies, paving the way for farmers and land managers to earn additional income through carbon credits. Applications for funding under round two of Action on the Ground close on May 23.

A big crowd packed the restored Stockport school.

Community support for African school ABOUT $1000 was raised at the Africa Night fundraiser, held at the old Stockport School building last week. The money will go towards the Irbaan School in Kenya, which now has a special tie with the local community. Former Stockport locals, Jill and Ken Fyfe, sponsor a Kenyan child named Lucy through World Vision, one of six children in the family. Jill, along with Jo Tily and Dick and Lyndall French, visited Lucy during a trip to Africa last year. Dick explained the touring

group visited the Irbaan School, which is a boarding school for the Maasai people, a nomadic community with a strong belief in education. They were able to support the school by providing funding towards school uniforms for 30 students. “One of the biggest things that struck us was the girls’dormitory, which sleeps 175, only had beds for 48, so we thought we could raise funds to use towards that,” Mr French said. After World Vision donations helped provide Lucy’s family with a cow and a rainwater tank

for their home, Mr French said her father was extremely appreciative. “He said ‘I am the luckiest man in the world, with milk on one side of my house, and water on the other, God has been good to me.” The Africa Night event attracted about 50 people, mostly from the Plains Community of Churches, to listen to the experiences of those who were involved in the Kenya trip. Mr French said people travelled from all over the district, including Windsor, Nantawarra and Rhynie.

Owen’s Joy Woodroofe, Linda Press and Craig Schahinger, of Hamley Bridge, also provided music. “It was an excellent night, we were thrilled with it and I couldn’t get over the generosity of people,” Mr French said. He said the church community has embraced fundraising for the school, with another event coming to help develop the vital education facility. The Adelaide West Uniting Church Choir will perform a concert at Owen on June 2, with part proceeds also donated to the Irbaan School cause.

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NEWS v Snowtown TWO YEARS IS A LONG TIME TO WAIT WHEN YOU’RE JUST A KID, BUT FINALLY ...

Skate park dream becomes a reality Snowtown children of all ages have had their dreams turn to reality with the completion of the Snowtown skate park. After two years of planning and fundraising, the vacant patch of dirt took only seven days to transform into an exciting skaters paradise. The concrete slab was laid on Monday, April 8, by Catcon employees, who worked quickly to have the slab all smooth before lunch. Trustpower and Siemens donated the concrete, with many truck loads required to fill the 25m x 20m area. The steel components also arrived on Monday, and construction started on them off site on Thursday and Friday. Children worked together on Friday night to sweep the slab and have it all ready for the

Report & pictures by Bernie Keech components to be put into place. The bulk of the work happened on Saturday, April 13, with volunteers coming from around the town to help. Forklifts, truck and trailers transported the steel frames and ramps down to Centenary Park, and man power was used to shift the pieces into place. Men climbed into small spaces to bolt together every piece and attach the structures to the cement. Trinity Skate Parks’ supervisor, Kodan Lynam, was very impressed by the number of skilful people working hard to bring the skate park together. “This is the most we’ve achieved in one day,” Kodan said

as the sun set on Saturday night. “We are a day ahead of where I thought we would be.” Between 12 and 15 Snowtown locals were there throughout the day, some starting at 7.30am and not finishing until 6.30 that night. On top of that,10 or more children helped where they could, happy to hand out nuts and bolts, sweep and carry anything they could. Finishing touches were done on Sunday morning, as the children waited impatiently for the ramps to be completed, although happy to help . The park was completed at lunch time on Sunday and was packed for the rest of the day. It is bound to be popular for the school holidays, and many years to come. A fence, shelter, signs and gardening are still to come.

ABOVE: First ride on the new park. TOP RIGHT: Locking a ramp in place are Sam Dohnt, Mark Baxter, Zac Cocks and Jason Talbot – a n d R I G H T, Recognise them? Phil Hyde helps others build a jump.

ANXIOUS to get going are Austin and Cooper Altmann, Ben Stirling, Henry Warner, Joseph Hillard, Zac Cocks, Todd and Scott Hombsch and Dre Talbot.

Gateway to cemetery upgrade WIFEY SAYS TO HUBBY, I’M OFF TO PICK UP MY ROCKER

The official opening of the restored Dublin cemetery gates and fence, titled “At This Point in Time,” will take place on Sunday, May 19 at 2pm. Twenty years of voluntary work of the upgrading the Dublin Cemetery, will be celebrated and acknowledged. Dublin History Group is hoping a large crowd will attend to see the finished products, which have been a long time in the making. In the 1950s, the original gates were stolen, and employees from Mallala Council workshop made the current gates. Those gates have been restored now, and new fence panels made. With help from museums, locals and people who have ancestors buried in the cemetery, plaques have now been placed on the 73 previously unmarked graves, with Rob Bushell of Elite Paving creating the cement bases, fixing the plaques and installing them. The History Group also has amassed a collection of photos of the cemetery project. Everyone is invited to meet at the cemetery at 2pm for the official opening, where a black granite plaque for the 20 years of voluntary work will be unveiled. Guests will then move to Dublin Institute at 3pm for refreshments. A donation will include afternoon tea. Contact Pat Thompson on 8529 2028 for information. Plains Producer, Wednesday April 24, 2013

ABOVE: Flashback to 1998, as Bob Thompson cleans up the cemetery. LEFT: Paul Cleghorn, of Mallala Council (left) and Sid Fiedler, of Dublin, inspecting gate restoration progress.

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NEWSv District Balaklava farmer Callum March travelled to Western Australia last month to give a presentation on his experience using moisture probes and benchmarking water use efficiency. The presentation, funded by Grower Group Alliance, was part of three GRDC grower updates in the eastern wheat belt of WA. The solar powered moisture probe on March’s farm is one of 10 probes, spanning an area from the mid north to the upper south east, which are part of a network set up in conjunction with agribusiness company, Rural Directions. “Data collected is used to make decisions for cropping plans, and also the amount and timing of fertiliser rates,” said Callum. Data is collected every 20 minutes and forwarded by mobile phone network to a server in Adelaide. “We can see how much water plants are using, and how much is left in the ground.” Information is accurate and very useful to farmers, particularly those in broadacre farming. Let’s hope the probe returns some high moisture readings over the next few weeks!

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ANZAC Day services will be held across the district on Thursday, April 25. However Snowtown will hold a service on April 20 at 8am. Tea and coffee will be provided in the clubrooms after the service. Auburn - 6.15am Memorial Gates, Centenary Park. Sausage sizzle at RSL hall after service. Balaklava - 6.30am dawn service in the Triangle, Edith Terrace, with breakfast in RSL clubrooms afterwards. Gold coin donation appreciated. Balaklava Lions Club will assist with breakfast. Blyth - 9.30am War Memorial, followed by morning tea at Padnaindi Reserve. Brinkworth - 6.30am at RSL club. Guest speaker Geoff Brock MP. Service to be conducted by Pastor James Leach. Breakfast after service with drawing of Anzac Day raffle. Gold coin donation appreciated. Clare - 6.30am WWI gates, Clare oval. Refreshments in clubrooms after service. Hamley Bridge - 6.15am dawn service at the Institute. Breakfast afterwards. Mallala - 6.15am at the Mallala War Memorial, followed by breakfast in Mallala RSL. Manoora - 11am service at the Memorial Gates of Manoora Centenary

Trail plea to motor bike and horse riders

ORGANISERS behind the Shamus Liptrot Cycle Trail (SLCT), say the trail should be used only for its intended use – cycling or walking – or running, if you wish! It appears motor bikes have been on the trail, causing damage and horses have been clip-clopping along it, leaving hoof prints which could impact on the surface. “It’s not massive damage – and we respect everyone’s right to enjoy their favorite hobby – but we would appreciate people using it for its intended purpose,” said SLCT commitee presiding member, Terry Williams, who clarified “mobility ‘gophers’ were always welcome.” “If horse and motor bike riders must use the old rail corridor, there’s plenty of room to the side of the trail,” Terry said. Weeds have been sprayed and tree planting along the trail to the golf club will take place in mid-winter at a date to be announced. A variety of species, approved by Wakefield Regional Council, have been ordered from Trees for Life. It is hoped local school students and community members will take part. More details will be announced through the Plains Producer later.

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Surviving Changi An old razor is a reminder of the qualities of the ANZAC spirit

LOCAL military history aficionado Denis Gathercole has submitted this entry into our “Sands of Gallipoli” competition.

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Mateship, courage and sacrifice – these are everyday Aussie values. When we dig in to help someone in need, or find humour in adversity, or are filled with awe at this beautiful nation of ours, we are living the ANZAC Spirit.” As defined by Brig. Chris Roberts, AM CSC (Rtd). There are no better examples of the strength of the ANZAC Spirit than those that can be found embedded in the stories of our service personnel. As a lad I was presented with a “cut throat” razor in a small wooden box with brass label engraved… VX23002,2/10R.A.E.,CHANGI, L.J.CROSBIE My benefactor was a survivor of the infamous World War II “Changi Gaol”, Singapore, used by the Japanese to house the Allied prisoners of war, (POW). The razor was one of a number manufactured after the Japanese surrender by an enterprising team of inmates while awaiting repatriation back to Australia. A reminder of their time in Changi… We are already aware of the terrible conditions and hardships the POWs endured during their captivity in Changi by the Japanese. From Changi a number of contingents consisting of thousands of Allied prisoners, were raised and sent north to build the Burma Railway. A significant percentage of these men were never to survive this exercise. So what is the relevance of the razor? It is a tangible reminder of the qualities of the ANZAC spirit, along with resilience, ingenuity and determination demonstrated by the Australian POW to better his lot and that of his mates. Lloyd John Reginald “Bing” Crosbie was born February 9, 1919 at Euroa, Victoria. A labourer, he worked around farms until enlisting in the 2nd AIF on June 9, 1940. He was allocated to the 2/10th Field Company prior to being shipped to Malaya in February, 1941. Here he served as a driver for the Headquarters Section. Twelve months later Singapore, along with the Allied defenders, was surrendered to the Japanese. Initially the POWs were loosely located in a camp in and around

n LLOYD “Bing” Crosbie, second left, with Dick Rogers, right, and their mates create razors in Changi after liberation and LEFT, the razor and its inscribed box.

STILL TIME TO ENTER – BE QUICK! YOU still have time to enter our ‘Sands of Gallipoli” competition – but not much! Go to the website www.sandsofgallipoli.com. au and read the conditions of entry You have until 4.30pm SA time, tomorrow afternoon, Thursday, April 25, to enter. You could win the set of medallions, shown right – and more. Entrants are to write a story or poem, or submit a captioned photograph that relates to the Gallipoli legend. Subject matter must be respectful to the memory of ALL who served at Gallipoli and should convey a spirit of inspiration and pride and the relationship to society today. Photographs should be accompanied by a short caption explaining the photographer’s Changi Gaol and pretty much left to their own devices. “Bing” Crosbie managed to avoid the Burma Railway contingents sent north due to suffering illness at the time. It was as the war wore on that conditions in Changi became increasingly difficult. Apart from the brutality issued out by their captors, any form of medical assistance and food were in very scarce supply. Working parties from the Changi camp were organised by their captors to act as labourers for various local projects, building roads, digging trenches, unloading cargo, etc. Working parties were seized as

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interpretation of the ANZAC link. Poems or stories may also be recorded on to appropriate audio files. The ‘Little ANZAC’s Art Prize’ is for children (up to 12). Entrants must create an original artwork depicting the Gallipoli experience. This may include but is not limited to, scenes from the battlefield, images of local memorials or other military related subjects which link to the Gallipoli experience and/or its impact on society. Go to www.sandsofgallipoli.com.au

opportunities by “Bing”. He was well remembered for many of his exploits in acquiring and smuggling back into the camp food to supplement their diet or material for a number of his other enterprises. A fellow inmate and lifetime friend, Dick Rogers, clearly recalled his mate’s bravado which carried him through some potentially dangerous confrontations with the guards. Returning to camp one evening, Bing was confronted by a guard, who suspected him of smuggling in tapioca root to supplement the stew. Even faced with the evidence ill concealed under his hat, with

complete disbelief at the guards very serious accusations, “Bing” replied, “What root?” On another working party “Bing” managed to lift a packet of cigarettes from a guard distracted by passing prostitutes. Sharing them around to his fellow POWs, it was a welcome change to the usual native tobacco. With little in the way of resources, various enterprises were undertaken to provide some of the home comforts. Simple things, such as playing cards were made from discarded Japanese cigarette packets and “acquired” Chinese ink. Other enterprises included a

blacksmith shop; making various utensils. Again, it was working parties that were used as opportunities to gather resources. Damaged aircraft provided a wealth of raw material including Perspex and tungsten, which produced superior quality blades. Smuggling this back into camp was very dangerous with severe bashings dished out if caught. Various strategies were instigated to avoid being caught such as skipping places in parades as the guards were doing their head counts. With little to work with, the blacksmith shop proved very productive. Apart from providing a few home comforts for the prisoners, “Bing” decided on setting up a counterfeiting business to provide barter with the Japanese guards and natives. One of the most popular products manufactured was the “cut throat” razor. Made with the smuggled tungsten, the blades were ground out with a small emery wheel and polished to a fine finish with Japanese toothpaste. As well as salvaged wood, perspex was also utilised for the making of the handles. To complete the exercise, a manufacturer’s name and “made in England” were etched with acid onto the blades. Personal details of prospective buyer, often guards, could be added for a premium. Although of “Changi” origin, this razor is obviously not one of those made for bartering during their interment, being made after the liberation of Singapore by the Allies. Keeping themselves occupied until their repatriation back to Australia, “Bing” and his team manufactured a quantity of razors as personal mementos of their incarceration and gifts for their mates. Their “manufacturing operation” was captured in a photo a few days prior to embarkation for Australia. “Bing” is second from the left working the emery wheel, while his mate Dick Rogers, on the right, is stamping the details on the blade. With the photo, Dick is quick to point out, that “after several weeks of being able to access reasonable tucker”, they had “gained considerable condition”, as compared to how they had appeared on liberation. Post war “Bing” Crosbie worked in a saw mill suffering serious ill health as a result of his time as POW. Dick Rogers vividly recollects that “Bing” never lost his sense of fun and they remained the best of mates until “Bing’s” death in 1987. Surviving the harsh conditions of internment by the Japanese during the Second World War took a special strength of the ANZAC spirit and surely “Bing” Crosbie demonstrated it in spades. www.plainsproducer.com.au

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BALAKLAVA HIGH SCHOOL COUNTS THE COST

n Balaklava High School prinicipal Mark Healy (right) with Balaklava CFS member, Chris Cowan, in front of the burnt out classroom ruins.

DEVASTATED ... But principal Mark Healy vows: “We will rally together as a school community and a broader community”

B n ABOVE: BALAKLAVA CFS member Troy Alsop sprays the ruins. BELOW: Interior of the drama classroom.

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ALAKLAVA High School principal, Mark Healy, has described the fire, which burned one classroom to the ground and condemned another for demolition, as his “worst nightmare”. “In 30 years of teaching, I’ve never been at a school where this was an issue,” he said. “I’m still in shock, my staff are in shock and the students are as well. “It’s really devastating for the school community and I don’t understand the mentality of people who would do this. “I feel sorry for them, I suppose. “This is not what our community is about. “It’s a minority that does this and it’s a minority that can give a community a bad name.” Mr Healy was woken just after 4am Thursday and informed of the fire after it was noticed by police and CFS attending an incident at the scout hall in nearby Scotland street. The school’s maths room, to be demolished in coming weeks, was burnt to the ground, while the drama suite and two general purpose classrooms attached, also need to be pulled down.

Mr Healy said the teacher preparation rooms and resources inside survived the fire but all the drama props, computers and much more, went up in flames. “It’s just too early to put a figure on but it would be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars,” he said. Mr Healy said the community was dismayed by the devastation caused by the deliberately lit fire. “I know there are people that are exceptionally upset,” he said. “Staff, students, parents are angry. This is not what this community is about.” A teacher had a year 12 tutorial scheduled in the drama building the day following the fire. “We had students coming in hoping for extra year 12 support, that had to be put on hold,” Mr Healy said. “It impacts much more widely than some people appreciate.” The maths building scheduled for demolition had recently had the asbestos inside removed. “It did have asbestos in it, which was removed on Wednesday,” Mr Healy said. “Looking at small blessings, there was no asbestos left in it.” Despite the despair caused by the gut-wrenching blaze, he

believed the resilience of the community would shine through. “While this is absolutely devastating, it is something we can and will work with and we will rally together as a school community and a broader community,” Mr Healy said. “We’ve already had offers from the primary school to potentially use spare classrooms or office space and we will make it work. The maths classroom was removed on Friday, with clean up crews removing charred remains of the building on Monday. The drama room was demolished on Tuesday. Mr Healy said about 30 people came in to help remove everything from the classroom on Monday morning. “It made light work of an arduous process,” he said. Staff completed an inventory of what objects could be salvaged from the burnt drama room and attached classrooms, and what was written off. “We’re also relocating some staff to new offices, some that will be temporary and some that will be longer term arrangements,” Mr Healy said. • Continued next page

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fire when I could feel myself burning through the thick protective clothing – Balaklava CFS officer, Andrew Outram A SWIFT response and outstanding initiative from local CFS crews and police prevented a fire engulfing the entire Balaklava High School early last Thursday morning. Early estimates put the damage bill at $300,000, although that figure is likely to grow as the full extent of property and resources continues to be assessed this week. Balaklava CFS First Lieutenant, Andrew Outram, said his crew had just finished putting out a deliberately lit rubbish fire at the local Scout Hall and was refilling the truck when the school fire was spotted. He radioed the Wakefield Group headquarters, urging more units to respond. On arrival, the school’s former maths building was completely ablaze and spread to the nearby drama classroom. Mr Outram said quick thinking from crew member, Todd Robertson, saved the new classroom on the opposite side of the maths building, according to fire investigators at the scene. “The other building should have burnt but Todd’s fast thinking, that’s what saved it,” Mr

FIREFIGHTER Colin Stewart inspects a badly damaged classroom in F block. Outram said. On spotting the potential spread to the nearby building, the crew quickly worked to prevent it catching alight. “I had two sidelines at full pressure covering the whole building, from the roof, to the sides, to the floor,” Mr Outram said. “We then ran another two sidelines out and just as we did it, we heard the whole building go and everyone got out of the way.” Then it was a case of saving the drama room, which had started to burn. “Daniel Kenny and I went into the drama

building with breathing apparatuses and tried to hold it back but we ran out of air and had to come out again,” Mr Outram recalled. “I couldn’t see a few inches in front of my face. “I knew we were getting close to the fire when I could feel myself burning through the thick protective clothing. “I looked up and saw it running above my head and down the sides of the building and got out.” The pair escaped safely.

“Then it was just a case of getting enough trucks here,” Mr Outram said. Balaklava High School principal, Mark Healy, thanked the emergency services for their efforts. “The CFS and police were here so quickly and because they were here so quickly, they prevented what could have been a catastrophic fire for the school,” he said. “It could have been so much worse. “I believe all of these buildings would have gone up.”

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ABOVE: Principal Mark Healy (crouching) and staff check books. R I G H T: A b i b l e w a s salvaged by Neil Richards (left).

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BELOW: Ruined books are tossed into a rubbish skip. •From previous page “Students will also have to be flexible with having some lessons in different classrooms, so they need to expect that when they come back.” In the wake of the fire, Mr Healy encouraged locals to enforce the notion of school watch and community watch as much as possible. “So people who do these sorts of things don’t do it with impunity, they know someone is watching, for the right reasons,” he said. “If anybody knows anything, report it to the police. Mr Healy again thanked the CFS and police. He said local officer, Eddie Dilena, had thought to check on the school following the fire at the Scout Hall. “Because of his thoughtfulness, the CFS were able to prevent another four buildings from going up as well,” Mr Healy said. Plains Producer, Wednesday April 24, 2013

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Restoring our river’s health HERE’S your chance to discover more about the Wakefield river, the popular Rocks reserve near Balaklava – and lots more! Northern and Yorke Natural Resource Management (NYNRM) invites community members to its “Wakefield Biodoversity Day” on Friday, May 17. The day kicks off at 9.30am at the Rocks reserve, south east of Balaklava. The Wakefield River Project aims to protect and enhance biodiversity in the section of the river between Undalya and Rocks, targeting important riparian (ecology relating to river) habitat. There have been various historical impacts on native vegetation over the years, such as droughts, floods, erosion, weeds, stock and cropping. NYNRM is aiming to restore the complex structure of native vegetation by revegetation of plants, including species of shrub, canopy and groundcover. NYNRM Water Officer, Jennifer Munro, said restoration of healthy vegetation is the key to protection and enhancement of fauna that rely on these communities for food and habitat. “High biodiversity improves the quality of the area where it is present, thereby increasing the quality and productivity of the adjacent land,” she said. Volunteers attending the biodiversity day will have the opportunity to participate in revegetation within the reserve, and to listen to presentations by a selection of environmental experts, who will speak on subjects

Rock up to the Rocks to learn and help in a day of ‘biodiversity’ such as water quality, riverine birds and vegetation, feral animals and aquatic macroinvertebrates. You will need to bring a hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, gloves and a water bottle. A barbecue lunch will be provided, and refreshments will be available to purchase. Following this project, the Federal government will fund another project, over the next four years, involving fencing, weed control and revegetation across the Willochra, Broughton, Wakefield and Light catchments This will continue the outcomes of the current project and extend the benefits to a regional scale.

JENNIFER Munro inspects trees planted last year at the Rocks. Dry weather has impacted on the seedlings. BELOW: The Wakefield river catchment. Map courtesy of SA government.

n Watch for more details on the river region in coming issues

Apply for NRM grants Community groups and volunteers working across SA to protect natural resources, are encouraged to apply for a grant through Natural Resource Management (NRM) Community Grants and Volunteer Support Grants. NRM Community Grant funding of $1.5 million will be awarded in 2013-14, with small and medium grants on offer, from $10,000 to $30,000. Volunteer Support Grants will award an additional $60,000 in 2013-14. These awards, of up to $5000 each, have been operating for more than 20 years and aim to help volunteer groups undertake projects on land managed by the environment department. Environment Minister, Ian Hunter, said the grants reflect the significant efforts of volunteer efforts around our state. “I strongly encourage community groups such as conservation groups, catchment and water care groups, schools, agricultural groups and local planning groups, to apply for support,” said Mr Hunter. An ongoing focus of NRM is to provide opportunities for community members to be involved in setting regional priorities. The grant funding aims to support grass roots NRM initiatives. • Applications will be accepted until May 17. Forms available through the NRM website www. nrm.sa.gov.au

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NEWS v Balaklava

ABOVE: Costume winner Cherie Taylor with finalist Lee Williams, wearirng the dress that almost stopped Balaklava! LEFT: Michelle Davey dances Bollywood-style. Right: Trish and Roger Schmerl.

Golf club night has everyone in the swing of ...

Bollywood!

“BOLLYWOOD” came to Balaklava at the golf club last Saturday night, with the annual “100 Club” fundraiser. Theme this year was based on Bollywood movies – with an Indian infleunce, reflected in beautful women in bright, flowing costumes, with men in turbans and kaftans.

There was even a visit by four members of the “Indian cricket team” – but no names repeated here. The club was crowded with members and their guests, who enjoyed a delicious three-course meal, catered by the Royal Hotel. The evening raised several thousand

ABOVE: Chris and Julie Johnson, of Kapunda. RIGHT: Brigid Healy, Caron Nicholson and Di Michael. BELOW: Gay Tezacker, Di Guthberg, Gill Ackland and Sharon Hill.

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dollars to assist with running the club. Club president Ian Michael paid tribute to the club’s social committee, with a special acknowledgement to Gill Ackland, who created many of the props on the night. Club member Geoff Spence won the $1,000 first prize in the cash draw.

ABOVE: In the swing of it, Katrina Loy, Bec Allen and Tania Allen, with barman Ranald Ramsey at rear. Tying a turban with paper towels was one fun challenge. Clockwise from top right, winners Jenni Casey and Ron Carney, snake charmer Phil Nicholson, Bev Hannaford with Geoff McKenzie and double trouble for Kerrie Bell, who had to contend with the “turbanator” duo, Wayne Nagel and Martyn Bell.

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Sport v District

‘Masters’ of sport

BALAKLAVA couple, Chris and Mike Hahesy, brought home gold and silver medals from the recent SA Masters Games in Orroroo.

SA Masters Games were held in Orroroo, Carrieton from April 11-14. A number of locals from our district competed in various sports. Balaklava’s Mike Hahesy, did well in golf, winning Silver in the 65-74+ year age group, with a nett 68. Mike then teamed up with his wife, Chris, to win Golf in a 100-129 year combined age group stableford event, scoring a huge 51 points. Balaklava’s Graham Ackland also won Gold in the 55-64 years age group in Men’s golf, with a nett score of 60. Graham also competed in lawn bowls but there was no cigar for him there! Snowtown’s William and James Freebairn won Gold and Silver respectively in rifle shooting in the 70+ age group. Dene Freebairn also competed in rifle shooting and was unlucky not to receive a medal. Jim and Sue Yates of Brinkworth,

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competed in the lawn bowls, but even though they didn’t win medals, had a great time. Balaklava’s Brenda Philp had a field day at the lawn bowls though, winning Gold in the mixed fours and Ladies pairs. Pam Bucham of Mallala, won numerous Gold medals in the Western Riding events in the 30-49 year age group, for Appaloosa Halter, Showmanship, Hunter in Hand, Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation, Ridden Trail, and Western Pleasure and Horsemanship. Tricia Cavanagh also competed in Western Riding and enjoyed the experience. The 2014 SA Masters Games will be held in Naracoorte from April 4-7, and will include swimming and, for something different, dragonboats!

JOSH Studham in action during the Singles competition.

Josh’s Singles, Triples wins • From back page It was his fourth year playing the sport and his second attempt at the State Championships, although he didn’t make a final last year. “I play because I like meeting and I enjoy the sport,” Studham said. Josh’s mum, Lisa, said she was “really proud” of Josh’s achievement. To cap off a sweet week, he joined Charlie Birnie (Tranmere) and James Bodner (Underdale Airport) to win the triples title. Studham, a student at Port Wakefield Primary School, subsequently made the Under 18 National Training Centre Squad. He hopes to play well at the Nationals, which will be held in September and October, with the teams announced in August. He has enjoyed a cracking summer season, skippering a zone team at the Prestige Medley at Payneham earlier this year, and was part of Port Wakefield’s Division One premiership in the Wooroora Men’s competition a few weeks ago. Other locals to do well at the State Championships included Renee McPharlin (Balaklava) and Haylee Studham (Port Wakefield), who teamed up with Breanna Dickson to win the triples event. McPharlin and Dickson also won the doubles title.

Football & netball action ABOVE: Ciara Guy, Balaklava, looks to pass into the ring during Saturday’s A2 match at Two Wells. LEFT: Mallala’s Josh Ogilvie gives chase to Kaleb Walding, Hummocks-Watchman Eagles, in the junior colts match on Saturday at Port Wakefield. BELOW: Rooster Andrew Hardiman and Pecker Simon Nankivell on the way down after unsuccessfully going up for a mark.

LOCALS Haylee Studham (centre) and Renee McPharlin won the Triples event with Breanna Dickson (left).

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SPORT v Netball

Hummocks looks the team to beat

ABOVE: Balaklava’s Sharyah Hall intercepts a pass meant for Two Wells GS, Stephanie Walker in A2.

RIGHT: Cristie Castle, Two Wells, receives the ball in front of Balaklava’s Halie Watts.

HUMMOCKS and Hamley Bridge are looking like they may again be the teams to chase. Hummocks beat Mallala 54 to 36 and Hamley defeated Long Plains 53 to 45 on Saturday. Balaklava gained their second win this season against Two Wells, 44 to 36. Hamley Bridge v Long Plains Hamley Bridge again had a different line up of players. Long Plains took an early lead, but Hamley caught up by half time. Hamley coach, Lee Barnett, explained, “We just hadn’t got it together until half time. “Both teams’ goalies shot well. “Our strong defensive pressure down the court really helped us.” Lee, in GD, was named best player for her team. Long Plains coach, Michelle Doherty, was pleased with her girls’ performance, particularly Emma Laintoll and Tori Doherty. “Certainly not good enough but

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enough to see we are on the right track,” said Michelle. The umpires selected GS Jane McBride as best player for Long Plains. Quarter scores (Hamley-Long Plains) – first quarter: 13-15, second: 28-25, third: 3935, final score: 53-45. Hummocks v Mallala Hummocks lead from start to finish. Hummocks coach, Sam Nicholls, was extremely pleased with the game and felt they played as a ‘true team’. “Mallala were physical and we all stood up and withheld the pressure,” said Sam. “A mature game by Tegan Nottle who was unfussed by the physicality and just went about her game.” Tegan, battling a chest infection, was awarded best player for Hummocks. Dynamic sister duo, Emily Wandel WA and Sarah Young C, combined well moving the ball with speed. The closest quarter was the last where Mallala shot 11 goals to Hummocks’ 13. Mallala’s coach, Courtney Kerr, was quick to compliment the Hummocks girls on

their game. “Their mid court are strong and fast and controlled the game,” praised Courtney. “Although we were beaten each quarter, there were some positives, especially Stacey Hardie’s game in GA and GS. “Her positioning and shooting were much improved. “Hummocks are a well structured and trained team who are going to be hard to beat.” Stacey Hardie was awarded best player for Mallala. Quarter scores (Hummocks-Mallala) – first quarter: 15-7, second: 28-16, third: 41-25, final score: 54-36. Two Wells v Balaklava Balaklava took an early lead from Two Wells. They were outscored in the second half by a more settled Two Wells team, but hung on to take the win. Balaklava coach, Carolyn Michael was pleased with their first half. “Goalies positioned and shot well and delivery to them was excellent,” she said. “In the second half, Two Wells’ defensive pressure caused us to

make mistakes and waste opportunities.” Carolyn complimented Two Wells GS, Sharnie Kent, although it was Karen Penhall at GK that got the umpires’ pick for Two Wells. It was Karen Penhall’s first game for the season. Also returning to the court for Two Wells was Nikki Darling at GA. Sophie Kupke was Balaklava’s best player, picking off many turnovers. Sally Arbon played a solid four quarter game, and was noted by both teams’ coaches. Two Wells coach, Stacey Gameau, said Balaklava shot well and attacked well. “We suffered a big loss with WA Phoebe Schmidt going down in the first quarter with an ankle injury. “Cassie Kent, who played A3 last year came on and played a great first game of A1. “I’m happy that we improved throughout the match,” said Stacey. Phoebe Schmidt will be out for a few weeks. Quarter scores (Balaklava-Two Wells) – first quarter: 15-9, second: 28-14, third: 38-25, final score: 44-36. This week… Games are at 3pm, with Balaklava taking on Hummocks, Hamley Bridge playing Two Wells and Virginia taking on Long Plains. Venues are Balaklava, Hamley and Virginia.

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umpire Terissa Smart watches as Ashleigh Heinrick, Balaklava, clashes with her Two Wells opponent in pursuit of the ball, during the A2 game.

Name: Carla Jarmyn Nickname: Spaz, Mops, C-banger DOB: 21/7/91 Relationship status: Taken Team: Mallala A1 Position: WA, C Favourite netball team: Etsa Contax Who is the most damaging player (on or off court) in your club? Tracey Kennett Who is your club’s hardest worker (on or off court)? Brooke Griffiths Childhood hero: Tessa Jarmyn, Tony Modra Highlight of netball career: Playing with Stacey Hardie and Tessa Jarmyn What’s your number one passion outside netball? Joel, water skiiing

If you could trade places with any other person for a week, with whom would it be? Noah (the dog) What’s the best piece of advice you’ve even been given? Go hard or go home! If you won $20 million in the lotto, what would you do with the money? A round-the-world trip with mates If you were on the front page of the newspaper, what would the headline say? “Tony Modra files restraining order on Mallala local” If you could take any person on your next netball trip, who would it be? Keb Jarmyn What is the grossest item in your fridge? Rockmelon

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SPORT v Netball

Hamley’s come-back win Hamley Bridge v Long Plains

A1: Hamley Bridge came back from a slow first quarter to defeat Long Plains 53 to 45. Long Plains started well turning over the first centre pass and continued with turn overs. GS Jane McBride capitalising with some sharp shooting. HB threw away some easy passes. LP15 - HB13. LP came out strong again, but both teams were missing goals with the ball travelling back and forth. HB came back with GS Amber Rogers and GA Sarah Koch passing well within the ring to get back even. Flowing down centre with HB Paula White to take HB in-front at half time. LP25 - HB28. Ha mley GK Alison Schahinger played well to slow down Jane McBride, however Jane kept LP in the game shooting most of the goals for her side. LP35 - HB39. Hamley continued some great passing in the centre in what was a very physical game. Best players Lee Barnett HB GD and Jane McBride, LP. Final scores: LP 45, HB 53. A2: Hamley Bridge 46 defeated Long Plains 37 in a good spectator game of netball. Agreat start by both teams with Hamley getting the first goal. With continued pressure by all and with lots of intercepts and determination from both sides. HB WA Alana Knott and LP C Breanna Doherty best for the first quarter. HB13 - LP7. Long Plains came out firing after the first break. Both teams scored goal for goal with Long Plains gaining momentum throughout the quarter and lots of pressure on Hamley. HB21 - LP17. Long Plains kept up the

pressure they applied in the second quarter. Hamley continue with their intercepts and found a rhythm and played well extending their lead. Jessica Sellars and Shelley Tynan both playing well. HB36 - LP24. Both teams came out with lots of determination and hand for the ball. It was an even quarter, but Hamley running out winners 46 to Longies 37. Morgan Selth and Amy Daniel were best in the last quarter. A3: On a glorious day for netball, Hamley pushed through the pressure to win 35 to Long Plains 29. Both teams were determined to prove themselves, going goal for goal for most of the first quarter. Ruth East GA for Long Plains and Denika Koch WA for Hamley were stand outs. HB10 - LP8. The ball turned into a hot potato in the second. Both sides just needed to use their three seconds. It was

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Results of Adelaide Plains Netball Association matches played on Saturday A1: Hummocks 54 (Tegan Nottle) def Mallala 36 (Stacey Hardie). Hamley Bridge 53 (Lee Barnett) def Long Plains 45 (Jane McBride).Balaklava 44 (Sophie Kupke) def Two Wells 36 (Karen Penhall). A2: Mallala 43 (Carissa Buckley) def Hummocks 37 (Emma Ward). Hamley Bridge 46 (Nicole Heberle) def Long Plains 37 (Shelley Tynan). Balaklava 57 (Kate Cmrlec) def Two Wells 42 (Stephanie Walker). A3: Mallala 42 (Lisa Curnow) def Hummocks 29 (Beth Wilson). Hamley Bridge 35 (Emma Fry) def Long Plains 29 (Ruth East). Balaklava 51 (Kellie Michael) def Two Wells 43 (Michelle Dimasi). A4: Hummocks 48 (Lisa Studham) def Mallala 43 (Amanda Clarke). Long Plains 54 (Kelly Wait) def Hamley Bridge 25 (Kirsty Coles). Two Wells 49 (Wendy Salter) def Balaklava 44 (Ciara Guy). A5: Hummocks 41 (Kelly Taylor) def Mallala 33 (Heather Loleit). Balaklava 41 (Pauline Florence) def Two Wells 23 (Zoe Grant). U/17: Long Plains 22 (Stephanie McArdle) def Hamley Bridge 21 (Madelin Rose). Balaklava 27 (Stacey Faehrmann) def Two Wells 11 (Laura Oakley). Balaklava Away 30 (Blessing Nyoni) def Mallala 22 (Tiffani Graham). U/15: Hummocks 23 (Sky Wolf) def Mallala 14 (Zoe May). Long Plains 29 (Keisha Gregory) def Hamley Bridge 24 (Amy Humphrys). Two Wells 18 (Laura Oakley) def Balaklava 6 (Amy Langdon). U/13A: Mallala 24 (Jacinta Cocks) def Hummocks 18 (Makayla Guerin). Hamley Bridge 38 (Shakira Fuller) def Long Plains 16 (Chelsea King). Two Wells 46 (Brooke Humphrys) def Balaklava 8 (Rhiannon Cunningham). U13B: Hummocks 10 (Not Supplied) v Mallala 8 (Not Supplied). Long Plains 15 (Tamika Gregory) def Hamley Bridge 13 (Emily Heathfield). Balaklava 31 (Rhea Lawless) def Two Wells 1 (Jessica Romeo).

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ley’s score 54 to 25. Despite scoring the first goal, Hamley made some small mistakes which resultA4: ELLIE Reusch, ed in LP free passes helping them get the edge in the first. Balaklava, is ready to Hamley’s GA Corrine Martin receive while Tamara was strong at GA and Kelly Eves, Two Wells, is Wait was playing good for LP. ready to intercept. HB7 - LP15. Longies brought on a new shooter in Greta Crewdson who scored the first for the second quarter. Hamley’s GK Kirsty Coles made a lot of intercepts giving Hamley a lot of opportunities for goals. Longies applied pressure all the way down the court. HB 14 - LP25. Long Plains kept up their momentum in the third goaling two in a row. Hamley’s defence was strong and received most rebounds. Hamley’s ability to work the ball into the goals resulted in a few very good goals. A few minor errors by Hamley in the mid court resulted in between players was great more goals for the Longies Hamley who gained control, to hear. Both Emma Fry GS girls. Colleen Lowe played and increased their lead. Hamley and Rebekah Walker well at C for Hamley as did Sarah Kelcey GK Hamley and GA Long Plains shot well. Kimberly Ellis at GK for LP. Lyndsee Wyatt C Long Plains HB18 - LP40. HB29 - LP20. being the stand out players. New legs on the court Denika Koch went off with HB22 - LP12. a nasty knee injury (get well for Long Plains helped them Long Plains made changsoon) which rattled Hamley. move into overdrive winning es, and the pressure from Long Plains tried to capitalise, the last quarter by seven both sides didn’t ease. A fair but Hamley fought on to win. goals. Tamika Lee-Chapman bit of court time passed before was a shining light at GA for HB35 - LP29. a goal was scored. This showA4: Long Plains ran out Long Plains. Final scores: ing the intensity of which the easy winners doubling Ham- HB25 - LP54. game was played. The voices U17: Even though of encouragement Hamley scored 10 to Long Plains’ two goals in the last quarter, they fell short from victory by one goal in a nail-biting finish. Hamley started CHLOE Hoepner, the first quarter well Hummocks, keeps getting the first three the ball in play. goals. Defence from both teams tightened as the first quarter progressed. Long Plains edged their way back to be within one goal at the quarter break. Kiraleigh Hewitt HB and Toni Slater LP were best. HB5 - LP4. Defence was the name of the game in the second with both sides playing tight. Goals were very hard to come by. Long Plains stepped up the temp and were able to make the most of the opportunities when it was down their end. Jessica Tregeagle shot well. HB10 Sponsored by... - LP 11 Silly mistakes by Hamley Mallala gave Long Plains the advanCleaning tage of shooting nine goals to Hamley single goal for the Service quarter. Kiraleigh Hewitt and Supporting Local Netball Phone: 8527 2161 Kymba Zanker were best. HB11 - LP20 A1 GRADE U/17 What a comeback in the Hummocks......... 4..... 64.91 Balaklava............ 6..... 63.64 last quarter. Hamley came out Balaklava............ 4..... 53.85 Balak Away......... 4..... 58.14 with all guns blazing. They Hamley Bridge.... 3..... 52.02 Mallala................ 2..... 50.35 wanted the ball. Both Bethany Mallala................ 3..... 47.55 Long Plains......... 2..... 46.75 Packer and Hannah Langtry Virginia................ 2..... 46.15 Hamley Bridge.... 0..... 39.29 shot well for Hamley, but Long Two Wells............ 0..... 46.67 Two Wells............ 0..... 28.95 Plains held on in the end. Long Plains......... 0..... 38.55 Final scores HB21 - LP22. U/15 U15: Hamley Bridge startA2 GRADE Two Wells............ 4..... 85.71 ed well with some good play Balaklava............ 6..... 58.42 Hummocks......... 4..... 68.83 through the centre. Despite Mallala................ 4..... 48.74 Hamley Bridge.... 2..... 55.45 some good defending by Hummocks......... 2..... 51.95 Mallala................ 2..... 46.40 Long Plains the Bomberettes Hamley Bridge.... 2..... 51.33 Balaklava............ 2..... 45.24 went in the second quarter Two Wells............ 2..... 42.42 Long Plains......... 2..... 41.94 nine goals to three up. Long Plains......... 0..... 43.31 Virginia................ 0...... 2.22

APNA Premiership Tables

A3 GRADE Balaklava............ 6..... 57.81 Mallala................ 4..... 55.17 Two Wells............ 2..... 49.74 Hummocks......... 2..... 46.48 Hamley Bridge.... 2..... 44.00 Long Plains......... 0..... 46.67 Virginia................ 0..... 43.09 A4 GRADE Hummocks......... 4..... 55.92 Virginia................ 4..... 54.44 Long Plains......... 2..... 55.71 Balaklava............ 2..... 52.59 Mallala................ 2..... 50.24 Two Wells............ 2..... 47.80 Hamley Bridge.... 0..... 28.79 A5 GRADE Balaklava............ 6..... 66.49 Long Plains......... 4..... 52.17 Hummocks......... 2..... 51.75 Mallala................ 2..... 42.42 Virginia................ 2..... 41.22 Two Wells............ 0..... 42.28

U/13A Two Wells............ 4..... 89.19 Hamley Bridge.... 4..... 68.89 Mallala................ 4..... 54.21 Hummocks......... 2..... 61.73 Virginia................ 2..... 59.68 Long Plains......... 0..... 24.73 Balaklava............ 0..... 16.00

GEORGIA Thorne passes to a Mallala teammate in the Under 13A match at Port Wakefield.

Both teams started the second quarter evenly, but inconsistent passing on both sides let them down. However, more accurate shooting by Longies brought them to within three goals of Hamley at half time. Half time: HB18 - LP15. The margin narrowed to two by three quarter time thanks to some good defence by Long Plains and unsettled play by Hamley Bridge. Leading 23-21 going into the final quarter, Hamley were loose in defence and there passing became inconsistent allowing Longies to capitalise and take control, running out winners by 29 goals to 24. U13A: Hamley Bridge were too strong for Long Plains, their attack end combining well to come away clear winners. Hamley 38 defeated Long Plains 16 The two teams started the game with lots of enthusiasm. Long Plains defence was tested by the attack line of Hamley. Shakira Fuller Hamley and Brit Lane Long Plains fort it out in centre. HB8 - LP5. Long Plains defence lifted as the quarter progressed. Hamley had the upper hand in the goal ring, with Nadia Langtry GA for Hamley doing an amazing job. Teagan Bigg GD for Long Plains handled the pressure well. HB 17 - LP 9. The sun shone on the game as Hamley seemed to be just that bit stronger then Long Plains. With Taylah Coles GS and Nadia Langtry GA for Hamley combining well, Long Plains defence had a mighty fight on their hands. Kimberley Sellars WD for Hamley also playing a great game. HB27 - LP11. Hamley continued their dominance. A great effort and some really good skills were shown. Hamley being the stronger side on the day. HB 38 -LP 16 U13B: Both teams started the game showing their strength in defence and ability to work well together around the court. For Hamley Bridge, Michaela Burns made some timely interceptions, while

Britt Lane showed good jumping skills to get the rebounds for Long Plains. Long Plains went into the second quarter with a six goals to two lead and were working well as a team. There were a lot of intercepts this quarter and for Long Plains Tamika Gregory recovered well from a fall to perform well in defence. Half time score 9 – 7 in favour of the visitors. Both teams pushed on well in the third quarter despite furious end to end stuff. Which left Long Plains ahead 15-9 ahead heading into the final quarter. With Hamley’s attackers pushing the resolute Longies’ defence to the limit the game went down to the wire, the visitors hanging on for a two goal victory. Final score Long Plains 15 Hamley Bridge 13. U10: Strong ball skills and leading enabled the more experienced Hamley team to come away winners. HB 17 defeated LP 2. Hamley started strongly with Marti Sale WD swooping on a loose ball at the first centre pass, which was quickly converted into Hamely’s first goal for the quarter. Zoe-Anne Robertson GK for Long Plains was defending strongly. HB1 - LP0. All the action was in the mid court for the second quarter. Zoe Oswald GD and Lucy Smith C for Hamley defended strongly through the centre. Long Plains managed to get their first score on the board. HB5 - LP1. Layne Baker for Hamley moved into GS attacking the ball strongly and scoring three goals. Charlie Parker C for Long Plains positioned herself well in the mid court. HB13 - LP1. Strong defence from Makayla Litzow GD for Long Plains resulted in many turnovers. Maddy Butler for Hamley responded well, reading the play and taking some excellent intercepts. Charlie Parker GA for Long Plains positioned well in the ring and was rewarded with a well deserved goal. HB17 - LP2.

U/13B Balaklava............ 6..... 96.00 Hummocks......... 4..... 62.16 Hamley Bridge.... 2..... 57.14 Long Plains......... 2..... 44.68 Two Wells............ 2...... 3.13 Mallala................ 0..... 26.32

MALLALA’S Georgia Furst (left) and Emma Charleson (right) and Hummocks’ Sophia Sach, fight for possession during the Under 13A game. Plains Producer, Wednesday April 24, 2013

SPORT v Football EAMON Fetherstonhaugh takes a mark for Two Wells in the Agrade clash against Balaklava.

Roosters all class • From back page “I’d rather be playing though,” Lamond added. The two teams battled hard in the third quarter but late goals to Andrew Hardiman, from deep in the opposing pockets, blew the lead out to 22 points at the final change. “I think we may have kicked the first couple after three quarter time,” Lamond said. “We were within nine points in the last quarter and I felt if we did win, it would have been a steal but we were definitely back in the contest. “They ended up kicking the last two goals but before that, we were within striking distance.” The high intensity of the match took it out of players from their respective sides. “The pressure from both sides was good, which made our field kicking not as good as it could be,” Thomson said. “It was a workmanlike battle from both sides, from siren to siren. “I didn’t think the game was over until the last few minutes of the last quarter.” Lamond again harked back to ball use going forward. “I also felt we didn’t seem to have too many marks inside 50 in the second half, which meant we were relying on goals from crumbing forwards,” he said. “We had two young guys in Luke Guy and Chad Ruiz as our key targets, so they’ll get better with the experience.

Les Pearson reports: “We probably had lapses of concentration and intensity throughout the match, which allowed them to control the game. “They missed a few easy shots but that’s footy I suppose. “I didn’t feel as though we were outplayed in the midfield but our delivery inside 50 wasn’t good enough to win.” Best for Two Wells was co-captain, Ned Seccafien, who battled out a typically gutsy game, while wingman, Lachlan Franklin, kicked three goals in a great effort. “It was his first full game for us for 10 to 12 games,” Thomson said. “He managed to work his way forward but I thought he played the wing well, both defensively and offensively. “It was his best game for the club by far.” Ryan Hooper also defended well, his ball use and marking exceptional

across half back. “He will only get better for us,” Thomson said. Todd McPharlin is enjoying a great season for the Peckers so far and is the number one clearance player at the club to date. “Definitely, his clearance work and work rate has been exceptional,” Lamond said. Recruit, Dean Storic, was named best for Balaklava. “He has shown glimpses of his best in trial games and early in the season, so it was good for him to out together four quarters and his attack on the footy certainly helped keep us in the contest,” Lamond added. Debutant, Caleb McPharlin, also contributed well in his first match for the club. “He came in and now knows what is expected as far as work rate and intensity is concerned, but I thought he also acquitted himself quite well,” Lamond said.

Final score two wells 12.16 (88) d balaklava 10.5 (65) PECKER Aaron Cocks tackles Rooster Michael Abdilla during the A grade match.

PETER Seccafien, Two Wells. Plains Producer, Wednesday April 24, 2013

Best: Two Wells - N.Seccafien, L.Franklin, R.Hooper, S.Feast, A.Hardiman, M.Abdilla Balaklava - D.Storic, T.McPharlin, L.Pearson, M.Daniel, J.Michael, B.Michael

BALAKLAVA’S Ryan McPharlin gets a kick away despite a smothering attempt by Bryce Hart, Two Wells.

ROOSTER Sam O’Brien and Pecker Josh Butterfield chase the footy in A grade.

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SPORT v Football

Domination Magpies too good for Eagles term but the Magpies ran THE tiny dimensions REPORT: rampant in the last, Brian of Port Wakefield Oval Les Pearson Montgomerie kicking a were not enough to throw bulk of his bag of five goals Mallala off its game, the Wakefield, but with injuin the final quarter. Magpies defeating Humries to Joel Wilson (adducAngus Bruggemann was mocks-Watchman Eagles tor), Lee Belperio (broken again solid at centre-halfby 87 points on Saturday. finger) and Dylan Cicolella forward. The rampant Mallala (hamstring), the Eagles “Angus was a focal point forward line again hauled in were up against it before for us up forward and gave 15 of the team’s 18 goals in half time, the margin out us an avenue to goal, while a rather dominant display. to 41 points at the main on the smaller ground, his It had been some time break. bigger body was definitely since the Magpies last vis“We did a lot of work at valuable,” Lubcke said. ited Port Wakefield. the contested ball and ended “All of the onballers Inaccurate early kicking up having good passages of were excellent for us. prevented a huge quarter play with plenty of link up “Sam Angus had the shut time margin, the Magpies from behind,” Lubcke said. down role on Justin Cicolelkicking five goals from 13 “We would play a good la and did very well to curb scoring shots, to the Eagles’ 10-minute patch, which was his influence. two behinds. “It was a Mallala good learning coach, Steve experience Lubcke, was for him to run happy to see with Justin.” his side mainMallala’s tain its domiperformance nance from the impressed week before. Cluse. “I was “I would pleased we hope there backed up last aren’t too week’s game, many other although it teams better took a while to than them, get used to the or it’s going oval,” Lubcke to be a long explained. year,” he “We probsuggested. ably didn’t James adjust as well Mader was as we could mocksforced to have, mainly JUNIOR colts Dylan Irrgang, Hum , lala Mal rns, take on because myself Kea tin Aus Watchman Eagles and dangerous as the coach . sion ses pos tussle for forward, didn’t quite get Ben Parish, the structures up often followed by after Tom Forrest was quickly enough. an ugly 20-minute patch.” uncharacteristically sent off “We ended up playing Belperio’s break could for charging early on. a different style of game mean surgery and a fiveMader did well in compared to what we week absence. keeping Parish honest in a wanted to play. “He had been playing makeshift role, while Leigh “The depth of our spread well as a defensive forward O’Donahue’s shift onball was limited by the narrowbefore that happened,” gave the team some muchness of the oval and lack of HWE coach, David Cluse needed drive. pockets.” said. Cameron McKinnon It forced a typically The Eagles almost kicked three for HWE. contested brand of footmatched Mallala in the third “At the moment, we’re ball, notorious at Port

Final score mallala 18.22 (130) d H W EAGLES 6.7 (43) Best: Mallala - A.Bruggemann, D.King, J.Montgomerie, B.Hardie, L.Whitwell HW Eagles - J.Mader, L.O’Donohue, C.Scott, J.Cicolella, J.Manners, A.Turrell

EAGLE Christopher Veitch tries to spoil a mark to Mallala’s Reece Svetec during the senior colts game at Port Wakefield.

getting good value out of him (McKinnon) but he is a bit under done and will go into the back lines at some point this season. The coach still found several positives to take out of the one-sided contest. “They jumped us at the start but I felt in the second and third quarters, we held our own,” Cluse said. “They had a lot of shots from wide angles and that’s something we tried to do, was force them wide.” Once again, the new team structure slipped a bit throughout the match, which hurt the Eagles’ chances. “The list is better, so the hope is the results would be

Close contest Junior colts

MALLALA started the game well, with an early goal on the board. The young Magpies could have been further in front with more accurate kicking. Hummocks-Watchman Eagles began to get more of the footy, scoring a late goal. In the second quarter, the Eagles got on top of Mallala, kicking 2-3 to zero. With an even third term, the Eagles were two goals up at the last break. It looked like Mallala were the fitter side in the final quarter, kicking three quick goals to get in front with not much time left, until Nathan Studham kicked truly to put the Eagles in front by a solitary point. The final scores were: Eagles 5-5 to Mallala 5-4. Best players for the Eagles included Nathan Studham, Dylan Irrgang and Joshua Studham. Henry Bennison, Dylan Howell and Riley Thorne were best for Mallala.

better but it will take longer than two months to get everything on board with this group,” Cluse said. “It will be an ongoing process, we haven’t been together that long. He felt the younger players in the team were reverting back to old ballhunting habits and needed work on fitting in with the new structure. “They have to be playing their role and doing their part for the team but we’re not quite at that point,” Cluse said. “We’re patient to a point but if they’re not taking it on, there are players in the reserves who will.” Mallala escaped with

no injuries for the second straight week, although Brad Griffiths injured himself on the farm during the week. Lubcke expected both Earl and Griffiths to return to the team after the bye this week. He was satisfied with his team’s performance to date. “It’s been a good start for us,” Lubcke said. “I would have liked to have been 3-0 but if you’re not 3-0, you’d take 2-1. “We’re just starting to show signs of putting our game together. “Our forwards are starting to gel a bit more and at this point, we’ve got a good foundation there.”

EAGLE Tait Nottle and Magpie Ben O’Leary clash as they go up for a mark in the senior colts.

EAGLE Nathan Studham moves in to tackle Mallala’s Dylan Howell in junior colts. Nathan and Dylan were both named among the best players for their respective sides.

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Plains Producer, Wednesday April 24, 2013

SPORT v Football

Bombers find form against the Tigers Hamley Bridge celebrates wins across all grades Final score HAMLEY BRIDGE 17.18 (120) d UNITED TIGERS 8.13 (61) Best: Hamley Bridge - C.Taylor, M.Greenwood, M.Armstrong, D.Ellis, J.Eastwood United Tigers - N .Starr, M.Brown, H.Pym, B.Shimmin, J.Chapman

HAMLEY Bridge pulled off an incredible form reversal from the 112-point hiding against Mallala the week before, to a 59-point win over United on Saturday. The win also capped off a great day for the club in general, taking out all four grades for the first time in what seems like aeons. “We did have a laugh about that over a beer afterwards,” Hamley Bridge coach, Ash Barnett said. “A lot of us couldn’t remember the last time that was. “It would be at least six years but we couldn’t come up with an exact time or date.” Tyler Darwin was a late replacement for Hamley Bridge, after Jayden Wedding broke his wrist in the senior colts match. The first quarter was a lively affair but the Bombers were the better team with their ball use, United failing to hit targets throughout the term, which became a trend throughout the match, according to Tigers coach, David White. “They were far too good on the day,” White said. “We just butchered the ball from start to finish. “We should have been hitting targets but we were missing them by a long way and that was the most disappointing aspect from a coaching point of view. “The effort was there, the lads tried hard but the other mob were too good.” The Bombers built on the 11-point lead at quarter time to put some distance between the two teams by the main break, opening up a 34-point buffer. United had lost dangerous midfielder, Cameron Faulkner, to an ankle injury, while Brad Graham clashed heads with a teammate and struggled to recover. Barnett was thrilled with his whole team. “It was an even spread, compared to the week before, where we left it up to a couple of blokes. “They (United) got a few injuries during the game, which didn’t help them. “But, especially in the first quarter, I felt we dominated but couldn’t put it on the scoreboard.” He particularly praised his defensive unit, which included Danny Ellis, Jed Eastwood, Craig Young, Toby Hasledine, Tom Would and Nathan Flynn.

“They really set us up to be honest,” Barnett said, before adding more praise for Ellis. “He’s pretty versatile and has a good body size,” the coach said. “He was definitely one of our best.” The Bombers came out keen to break the game open in the third quarter but United answered the call from White, adding three goals to Hamley’s four to keep in touch. “I felt we held our own in the third quarter,” White said. But Barnett’s reminder of how the Bombers let a similar lead slip against the Tigers last season, to end the match in a draw, prompted a stirring last quarter effort. “I did remind them about last year and I reckon about 14 of the players had played in that match,” Barnett said. The Bombers slammed on five unanswered goals, led by midfielder, Craig Taylor. “He put in a four quarter effort, was really positive too, doing the hard stuff and the flashy stuff as well,” Barnett said. “When he gets in that groove, he’s hard to stop. “We expect that of him each week, he’s set the standard now and he can’t let that form drop off.” Malcolm Greenwood, who played forward, kicked eight goals for the match. “He takes a good grab, quick off the mark and is a lovely kick of the footy,” Barnett added. Best for United was Nathan Starr, who played valiantly from a back pocket. “He is giving us a lot of dash and even managed to run forward and kick a goal,” White said. The Tiger coach also felt the team’s onballers, including the inform Heath Pym and Mikey Brown, were again solid around the contested footy. “It is one of our strengths at the moment but we’re struggling to get hold of the ball when it comes out free,” White said. Disposal was the area he felt the match was really lost. “You expect to get a bit better as the year goes on but we went backwards in that regard,” White said. “Our full forward (Koby Ettridge) had 11 shots at goal for three goals but I’m not blaming him, it was just indicative of how the day went.”

Plains Producer, Wednesday April 24, 2013

APFL & NEFL Association Football Scores

APFL results from Saturday- Round 3

A Grade

Hamley Bridge 3.3 8.9 12.12 17.18 (120) United 1.4 3.5 8.7 8.13 (61)

Senior Colts

Hamley Bridge 7.1 13.1 15.6 16.13 (109) United 2.2 5.6 8.7 12.8 (80)

Goals: Hamley - M.Greenwood 8, S.Hanson 4, R.Darwin, N.Flynn, V.Thach, T.Haseldine, S.Collings United - K.Ettridge 3, M.Brown 2, B.Shimmin, T.Ettridge, N.Starr Best: Hamley - C.Taylor, M.Greenwood, M.Armstrong, D.Ellis, J.Eastwood United - N.Starr, M.Brown, H.Pym, B.Shimmin, J.Chapman

Goals: Hamley - T.Darwin 5, S.Rosenzweig 4, C.Buckby 2, J.Wedding 2, J.Rosenzweig, L.Collings, S.Frost United - D.Coombe 4, J.Pratt 4, C.McIntyre 2, B.Robinson, A.Wilson Best: Hamley - D.Collings, J.Wedding, T.Darwin, T.Bell United - D.Coombe, C.McIntyre, A.Wilson, H.Hosking, J.Pratt, N.McArdle

Goals: Mallala - B.Montgomery 5, S.Hahn 4, A.Bruggemann 4, D.Feeley 2, D.King, J.Montgomerie, J.Birchmore HW Eagles C.McKinnon 3, N.Greenshields, J.Hatcher, A.Turrell Best: Mallala - A.Bruggemann, D.King, J.Montgomerie, B.Hardie, L.Whitwell HW Eagles - J.Mader, L.O’Donohue, C.Scott, J.Cicolella, J.Manners, A.Turrell

Goals: Mallala - J.Dunstan 3, R.Svetec 2, B.Wilson, L.O’Leary, A.Clothier, B.O’Leary, D.Elliot, A.Coe, D.Howell HW Eagles - T.Temby 2, D.Ashby, D.Williams, T.Nottle Best: Mallala - J.Watson, A.Clothier, B.Wilson, H.Crossman, R.Svetec HW Eagles - J.Appleby, T.Nottle, J.Surmon, L.Lu, D.Williams

Mallala 5.8 8.13 12.16 18.22 (130) HW Eagles 0.2 3.2 5.6 6.7 (43)

Two Wells Balaklava

3.7 6.11 10.14 12.16 (88) 4.1 5.3 8.4 10.5 (65)

Goals: Two Wells - A.Hardiman 4, L.Franklin 3, K.Leighton, B.Spiteri, E.Fetherstonhaugh, T.Leighton, B.Fitzgerald Balaklava - J.McPharlin 2, T.McPharlin 2, C.Ruiz 2, L.Guy 2, B.Michael, D.Storic Best: Two Wells - N.Seccafien, L.Franklin, R.Hooper, S.Feast, A.Hardiman, M.Abdilla Balaklava - D.Storic, T.McPharlin, L.Pearson, M.Daniel, J.Michael, B.Michael

Reserves

Hamley Bridge 1.2 4.4 4.8 6.11 (47) United 3.2 3.5 6.6 6.7 (43)

Goals: Hamley - L.Norman 2, A.Natt, A.Schmidt, J.Peters, D.Millar United - K.Jarman 3, C.Lee-Chapman, T.Opitz, C.Sharer Best: Hamley - L.Norman, A.Natt, B.Selth, W.Hodgetts, M.Busch, J.Peters United - T.Opitz, C.Sharer, C.Robertson, M.Dickie, B.Sobey, M.Sammons

Mallala 3.3 8.5 11.12 14.18 (102) HW Eagles 2.1 5.2 7.4 7.6 (48)

Goals: Mallala - B.Buchanan 3, C.Hallion 2, J.Speck 2, B.Tucker 2, B.Edwards 2, Z.Hallion, J.Morgan, S.Irish HW Eagles - D.Wright 2, Z.Zilm, K.Niki, T.Sharpe, B.Manners, S.Van Kleef Best: Mallala - C.Hallion, L.Helps, D.Chadwick, R.Russell, J.Morgan, Z.Hallion HW Eagles - J.Jenkins, T.Shepherd, D.Wright, B.Higgs, M.Hoepner, J.Fiegert

Two Wells Balaklava

5.1 7.5 9.8 11.11 (77) 2.1 3.2 4.7 5.8 (38)

Goals: Two Wells - H.Ramsay 3, B.Arnold 3, B.Osborne 2, J.Becker, S.Lange, P.Seccafien Balaklava - C.Cram, P.Shepherd, J.Wilson, J.Jenner, O.Hearnden Best: Two Wells - P.Seccafien, D.Lamont, S.Lange, B.Daly, S.Goode, B.Arnold Balaklava - G.Willmer, P.Shepherd, J.Wilson, D.Butterfield, C.Cram, J.Rentz

Mallala 3.1 4.6 6.6 12.7 (79) HW Eagles 1.5 2.6 3.6 5.7 (37)

Two Wells Balaklava

1.0 5.3 7.9 9.11 (65) 1.0 2.1 4.2 8.7 (55)

Goals: Two Wells - J.Brander 2, W.Hart 2, D.Kotsano 2, L.Goss, J.Lange, J.Henneker Balaklava - Z.Scholz 3, J.Speissegger 2, R.Wandel, J.Butterfield, J.Harkness Best: Two Wells - D.Kotsano, J.Pellizzari, D.Heron, W.Hart, J.Henneker, J.Ludewig Balaklava - C.Arbon, L.Speissegger, J.Speissegger, J.Harkness, B.Krieg, R.Harris

Junior Colts

Hamley Bridge 2.3 5.5 7.10 7.14 (56) United 0.0 2.1 3.1 4.3 (27)

Goals: Hamley - K.Rosenzweig 2, Z.McCabe, J.Tozer, H.Bubner, T.Damiani, S.McCabe United - D.Page, N.McArdle, B.Robinson, C.Lane Best: Hamley - C.Buckby, O.Barnett, K.Rosenzweig, H.McCabe, H.Bubner, L.Raether United - C.Lane, D.Page, N.McArdle, E.Pepe, J.Green

HW Eagles 1.0 2.3 4.4 5.5 (35) Mallala 1.4 1.4 2.4 5.4 (34)

Goals: HW Eagles - J.Studham 4, N.Studham Mallala - H.Bennison 3, D.Howell, A.Kearns Best: HW Eagles - N.Studham, D.Irrgang, J.Studham, T.Moulds, C.Fitzgerald, J.Nipperess Mallala H.Bennison, D.Howell, R.Thorne, J.Tiller, A.Kearns

Balaklava Two Wells

0.1 1.2 5.3 9.5 (59) 0.1 0.1 1.1 1.5 (11)

Goals: Balaklava - W.Dixon 4, B.Easlea 2, S.McRostie, S.Michael, A.Lawless Two Wells - S.Brander Best: Balaklava - W.Dixon, S.Speissegger, T.Lamond, S.McRostie, S.Michael, T.Lane Two Wells - J.Stankevicius, L.Barnett, M.McFarlane, J.Kerr, J.Harvas, R.Cummings

This weekend’s matches Hamley Bridge v Two Wells Virginia v United Balaklava v HW Eagles

NEFL results from Saturday- Round 1

S/Clare N/Clare

A Grade

2.5 6.9 8.13 13.18 (96) 2.2 5.5 6.7 8.7 (55)

Goals: S/Clare - M.Sumner 3, C.Sommerville 2, B.Murphy 2, M.Leibelt, H.Ward, T.Mayfield, R.Boylan, B.Rossi, C.Slattery N/Clare - C.Jaeschke 2, T.Pawley 2, H.Cumming 2, T.Huppatz, C.Rodger Best: S/Clare - L.Sharpe, M.Reynolds, J.Howcroft, M.Sumner, C.Sommerville, M.Stone N/Clare - M.Harrold, A.Reidy, A.Amey, T.Huppatz, C.Jaeschke, C.Godin

RSMU Min/Man

1.3 5.7 11.10 13.13 (91) 3.1 7.2 9.5 13.5 (83)

Blyth/Snow BBH

2.5 6.7 13.9 19.12 (126) 2.1 4.4 5.5 10.6 (66)

Goals: RSMU - W.Nicholls 3, C.Mullins 2, J.Cadzow, B.Mitchell, T.Willmott, D.Busch, B.Koster, P.Clark, M.Garrard, L.Mensforth Min/Man - A.Winders 2, R.McDermid 2, M.Young 2, R.Piggott Best: RSMU - W.Nicholls, B.Koster, M.Garrard, S.Noack, K.Hart, Z.Hier Min/Man - B.Ross, B.Sandow, R.McDermid, L.McDermid, R.Piggott, N.Forrest Goals: Blyth/Snow - J.Agnew 4, A.Hentschke 3, G.Ottens 2, N.McCormack 2, J.Cook, L.Hewett, G.Hayes, B.Pratt, R.Darling, A.Lloyd, J.Gillings, S.Clifford BBH - B.Wall 4, G.Thompson 3, J.Lynch, J.Schuppan, D.Schell Best:Blyth/Snow - A.Lloyd, K.Kennett, M.Atkinson, R.Darling, N.McCormack, T.Clark BBH - N.Braund, L.Crawford, M.Hall, J.Lynch, B.Wall, G.Choimes

Eud/Rtown BSR

Senior Colts

5.4 7.10 9.12 15.13 (103) 1.1 1.1 2.2 4.4 (28)

Goals: N/Clare - T.O’Sullivan 7, S.Channon 3, J.Smith 2, B.Laidlaw 2, J.Brown S/Clare - T.Nield, A.Falconer, J.Wallent, B.Sandy Best: N/Clare - S.Channon, B.Fischer, J.Brown, A.Noble, B.Laidlaw, B.Earle S/Clare - J.Wallent, J.Pearse, A.Leighton, B.Pearse, C.Gilbert, T.Nield

RSMU Min/Man

3.5 6.11 11.18 13.21 (99) 0.0 0.1 1.1 3.3 (21)

Blyth/Snow BBH

8.3 14.5 20.10 32.12 (204) 1.0 3.0 4.0 4.0 (24)

BSR Eud/Rtown

8.7 17.8 25.16 31.17 (203) 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.2 (8)

Goals: RSMU - T.Griffiths 3, A.Clarke 2, J.Talbot 2, L.Michalanney, J.Bowden, M.Connell, J.Turney, C.Fuss, J.Connell Min/Man A.Smith 2, N.Bruce Best: RSMU - L.Michalanney, J.Connell, J.Schulz, J.Vater, T.Griffiths, J.Bowden Min/Man - D.Nixon, B.Smith, C.Nicholls, T.Milburn, A.Nixon, L.Squires Goals: Blyth/Snow - J.Hunter 10, D.Giles 7, T.Salter 5, Z.Bennett 3, Z.Cocks 3, L.Ashby 2, T.Eime, B.Stirling BBH - C.Lindner 2, S.Mattey, J.Cousins Best: Blyth/Snow - L.Jaeschke, J.Hunter, N.Schultz, T.Salter, L.Ashby, T.Eime BBH - S.Mattey, L.Roth, S.Haddow, J.Cousins, T.Wiech, C.Noakes

5.3 9.6 10.12 14.16 (100) 2.3 4.7 9.12 11.13 (79)

Goals: BSR - R.Fitzgerald 9, T.Slade 6, J.Lee 5, L.Wilsdon 4, M.Longbottom 2, L.Hayes 2, S.Weckert, D.Hayes, C.Longbottom Eud/Rtown - B.Coe Best: BSR - T.Slade, B.Welke, B.Noyce, R.Fitzgerald, L.Hayes, L.Wilsdon Eud/Rtown - J.Bugeja, J.Leditschke, C.Reese, A.Wiech, M.Alsic, B.Prior

B Grade

S/Clare N/Clare

Goals: Eud/Rtown - B.Peris 4, L.Kimpton 3, R.Doecke 2, R.Prior 2, R.Schmidt, S.Waldhuter, C.Ah Chee BSR - S.Hayes 4, J.Hayes 2, L.Fuller 2, A.Mackenzie, N.Cane, D.Gill Best: Eud/Rtown D.Blumson, R.Doecke, R.Prior, J.Kotz, C.Ah Chee, S.Waldhuter BSR - C.Carey, S.Goss, K.Solomon, J.Hayes, N.Cane, L.Fuller

N/Clare S/Clare

3.3 5.4 7.4 10.6 (66) 1.1 3.3 5.5 7.6 (48)

Junior Colts

4.4 9.5 11.8 14.12 (96) 0.0 0.1 2.2 3.3 (21)

Goals: N/Clare - M.Dopson 4, D.Ellis 4, N.Jones, J.Pritchard S/ Clare - D.Stutley 3, B.Seymon 2, A.Heinrich, M.Stopp Best: N/ Clare - G.Lane, M.Dopson, M.Ward, J.Pritchard, D.Smith, .Redden S/Clare - J.Young, M.Sims, T.Owen, M.Stopp, P.McInerney, J.Fisher

Goals: S/Clare - C.Dinning 4, L.Benda 4, A.Dare 2, B.Dinning, L.McNEIL, M.Walsh, B.Rimmer N/Clare - D.Garrard 2, T.Kuchel Best: S/Clare - B.Dinning, D.McINNIS, B.Pearse, L.Benda, A.Dare, J.Saunders N/Clare - D.Garrard, C.Mcinnes, G.Armfield, N.Francis, A.Edmondson, J.Hams

Goals: RSMU - L.Tassell 4, C.Percy 2, B.Plueckhahn 2, D.Vater, J.Schmaal, R.Duguid Min/Man - L.Broadbent, L.Milburn, N.Scott, T.Pittaway Best: RSMU - D.Vater, L.Tassell, T.Vater, B.Plueckhahn, R.Duguid, D.Griffiths Min/Man - L.Broadbent, T.Pittaway, N.Scott, M.Hindmarsh, S.Hall, M.Bastian

Goals: RSMU - L.Reichelt 6, B.Molineux 3, B.Parkinson 2, D.Greenslade, S.Would, R.Bruce Min/Man - L.Behn, A.Olssen, H.Schoenberg Best: RSMU - L.Reichelt, C.Dunn, R.Bruce, B.Parkinson, C.Behn, B.Molineux Min/Man - A.Olssen, H.Schoenberg, T.Roberts, D.Willmott

Goals: Blyth/Snow - B.Pratt 4, A.Elix 2, D.Salter 2, A.Wood 2, R.Wood 2, M.Stewart 2, M.Thomas BBH - J.Edwards 2, M.Dalla, S.Tohl, B.Bailey Best: Blyth/Snow - S.Honner, M.Thomas, R.Ottens, A.Dyk, R.Wood, A.Wood BBH - W.Piggott, M.Dalla, S.Tohl, A.Eglinton, J.Edwards, T.Noakes

Goals: Eud/Rtown - B.Wegener 2, A.Nietschke, S.Michalk BSR - J.Slade 2, D.Yiann Best: Eud/Rtown - B.Wegener, S.Michalk, L.Cluse, T.Schulz BSR - I.Moller, J.Slade, H.Mills, N.MacFarlane, N.Longmire, C.Hayes

RSMU Min/Man

2.2 4.9 8.11 11.14 (80) 0.1 1.2 1.5 4.6 (30)

RSMU Min/Man

3.1 4.4 10.5 14.9 (93) 2.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 (18)

Blyth/Snow BBH

3.4 9.6 9.7 15.8 (98) 1.0 2.1 5.4 5.5 (35)

Eud/Rtown BSR

1.1 2.8 2.10 4.14 (38) 1.0 1.0 3.1 3.1 (19)

BSR Eud/Rtown

1.6 2.6 5.11 7.12 (54) 3.0 4.4 5.4 7.5 (47)

Blyth/Snow BBH

5.3 7.7 11.15 12.18 (90) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0)

Goals: BSR - B.Jones 2, C.Weckert 2, P.Meyer, T.Stephenson, M.Lynch Eud/Rtown - M.Baddack 2, K.Hines 2, S.Schmidt, D.Button, R.Marshall Best: BSR - J.Burgess, C.Weckert, A.Lehmann, A.Smart, P.Meyer, A.Culbertson Eud/Rtown S.Schutz, D.Button, M.Baddack, S.Schmidt, T.Mosey, J.Bugeja

Goals: Blyth/Snow - L.Cummins 4, J.Calvert 3, W.Pratt 2, N.Barr, E.Evangelista, S.Toholke BBH - No Goals Kicked Best: Blyth/ Snow - N.Barr, B.Eime, W.Pratt, J.Calvert, T.Carling, S.Toholke BBH - J.Kleinig, J.Boston, S.Raines, J.Lines, C.Webster, H.Webster

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after round 3 games A GRADE Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Mallala 3 2 1 0 0 0 377 179 67.81 4 Two Wells 2 2 0 0 1 0 182 120 60.26 4 Virginia 2 1 1 0 1 0 172 191 47.38 2 Balaklava 3 1 2 0 0 0 253 295 46.17 2 United 2 1 1 0 1 0 166 208 44.39 2 Hamley 2 1 1 0 1 0 165 218 43.08 2 HW Eagles 2 0 2 0 1 0 131 235 35.79 0 RESERVES Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Mallala 3 3 0 0 0 0 331 75 81.53 6 Virginia 2 2 0 0 1 0 225 48 82.42 4 United 2 1 1 0 1 0 132 68 66.00 2 Two Wells 2 1 1 0 1 0 108 143 43.03 2 Hamley 2 1 1 0 1 0 54 174 23.68 2 HW Eagles 2 0 2 0 1 0 69 191 26.54 0 Balaklava 3 0 3 0 0 0 75 295 20.27 0 SENIOR COLTS Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Mallala 3 3 0 0 0 0 214 117 64.65 6 Two Wells 2 2 0 0 1 0 150 68 68.81 4 Balaklava 3 1 2 0 0 0 197 143 57.94 2 HW Eagles 2 1 1 0 1 0 109 96 53.17 2 Hamley 2 1 1 0 1 0 137 155 46.92 2 United 2 0 2 0 1 0 97 181 34.89 0 Virginia 2 0 2 0 1 0 31 175 15.05 0 JUNIOR COLTS Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Balaklava 3 3 0 0 0 0 166 45 78.67 6 HW Eagles 2 2 0 0 1 0 90 41 68.70 4 Hamley 2 2 0 0 1 0 82 49 62.60 4 Two Wells 2 1 1 0 1 0 62 62 50.00 2 Mallala 3 0 3 0 0 0 86 116 42.57 0 United 2 0 2 0 1 0 34 111 23.45 0 Virginia 2 0 2 0 1 0 7 103 6.36 0

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after round 3 games A GRADE Pos Name ThWk Year 1 Brian Montgomery - Mallala 5 15 2 Scott Hahn - Mallala 4 13 3 Angus Bruggemann - Mallala 4 11 4 Brendon Niklaus - Virginia 0 8 5 Malcolm Greenwood - Hamley 8 8 6 Koby Ettridge - United 3 8 7 Luke Guy - Balaklava 2 7 8 Caleb Howell - Virginia 0 7 9 Lachlan Michael - Balaklava 0 6 10 Shane Hanson - Hamley 4 5 11 Ben Parish - Mallala 0 5 12 Cameron McKinnon - HW Eagles 3 5 13 Ben Spiteri - Two Wells 1 5 14 Todd McPharlin - Balaklava 2 5 RESERVES Pos Name ThWk Year 1 Blair Buchanan - Mallala 3 11 2 Justin Platt - Virginia 0 8 3 Terry Lioulios - Virginia 0 6 4 Brett Tucker - Mallala 2 6 5 Ryan Creek - Virginia 0 6 6 David Pontt - Mallala 0 5 7 Jamie Speck - Mallala 2 4 8 Benjamin Arnold - Two Wells 3 3 9 Anton Pogas - Virginia 0 3 10 Corey Sharer - United 1 3 11 Braidon Osborne - Two Wells 2 3 12 Dylan Kearns - Mallala 0 3 13 Hayden Ramsay - Two Wells 3 3 14 Corey Lee-Chapman - United 1 3 15 Zachary Hallion - Mallala 1 3 16 Kym Jarman - United 3 3 17 Jase Morgan - Mallala 1 3 SENIOR COLTS Pos Name 1 Zac Scholz - Balaklava 2 Tyler Darwin - Hamley 3 Tyson Temby - HW Eagles 4 Lachlan Goss - Two Wells 5 Jared Pratt - United 6 Adam Coe - Mallala 7 Brad Wilson - Mallala 8 Sam Rosenzweig - Hamley 9 Riley Thorne - Mallala 10 Daniel Coombe - United 11 James Speissegger - Balaklava 12 Dylan Kotsano - Two Wells

ThWk Year 3 9 5 6 2 6 1 5 4 5 1 5 1 5 4 5 0 4 4 4 2 4 2 4

JUNIOR COLTS Pos Name 1 Bayley Easlea - Balaklava 2 Joshua Studham - HW Eagles 3 William Dixon - Balaklava 4 Katelyn Rosenzweig - Hamley 5 Stewart McRostie - Balaklava 6 Nathan Studham - HW Eagles 7 Sean Speissegger - Balaklava 8 Henry Bennison - Mallala 9 Dylan Howell - Mallala 10 Michael McFarlane - Two Wells 11 Riley Thorne - Mallala

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Rivalry match should prove a stern battle Balaklava v HWE INJURY concerns from the Hummocks-Watchman Eagles camp have little bearing on Balaklava coach, Stuart Lamond, who is expecting another heated contest between the two traditional rivals. Lamond said regardless of who runs out in the Eagles guernsey, he knows they will be out to win the match and provide a stern battle. “I would like to think we always lift a cog against them as well,” he added. Goal sneak, Ryan McPharlin, could be in doubt with a groin injury, while Daniel Gardner will miss another week at least with an ankle problem. Lamond could also miss the match, although he is keen to play and is a likely starter. He felt the game has huge implications on the Peckers’ season. “We need to win it to put ourselves back on track after losing two matches in a row to top sides,” Lamond said. HWE will regain ruckman, Shaun Light, and defender, Dave Oswald, but the loss of injured experienced trio of Dylan Cicolella, Lee Belperio and Joel Wilson, will hurt the team’s structure. Eagles’ coach, David Cluse, expected a solid showing from a team likely to field a number of young faces this weekend. “The lads still have to approach each game with the attitude that we can win it,” he said. Several of those younger players will be assigned run-with roles with some key Balaklava players this week. “The young ones can get a bit lost, so this is a good way

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BALAKLAVA coach, Stuart Lamond, expects a heated contest this Saturday against the Eagles – who will be hungry for a win.

to teach them how to find the footy,” Cluse said. The Peckers will be keen to get the two points on their home deck but HWE is itching to find a win and will undoubtedly lift for the match. Virginia v United FRESH off the bye, Virginia host United, which copped a bit of a touch up from Hamley Bridge on the weekend. The Tigers’ midfield should be able to match the Rams, with the likes of Heath Pym, Mikey Brown and Adrian Mills more than capable of going with Matthew Young, Brad Robertson and Ben Russell. The Tiger backline may

struggle to contain Virginia forward, Brendon Niklaus, the big forward in fine form against Balaklava a week ago. Cameron Faulkner’s ankle injury should keep him out of this contest, which is a big blow for United’s chances. Barry Wanganeen looms as an excitement machine who could easily break this match open with his dash and elusiveness. United coach, David White, said his side’s disposal has to lift. “We’re getting our share of the footy but we’ve got to do better with it, plus some ground positioning we’ve got to work on,” he said.

APFL Footy Face Name: Dean Storic Nickname: Stozza DOB: 10/4/1987 Relationship status: Single Team: Balaklava A grade Guernsey No: 8 Position: Centre Favourite AFL/SANFL team: Adelaide Who is the most damaging player (on or off field) in your club? Whiskey Who is your club’s hardest worker (on or off field), and why? Pud Allen - he seems to be doing everything, all the time, ie. coach, president, committies… Highlight of footy career: Riverland Mail Medal Childhood hero: Simon Goodwin What’s your number one passion outside footy? Computer games What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? Lower your standards and always achieve your goals If you could trade places with any

other person for a week, with who would it be? Channing Tatum If you won $20 million in the lotto, what would you do? Take all my mates to Las Vegas If you were on the front page of the newspaper, what would the headline say? “Storic breaks another bone” What is the grossest item in your fridge? Mixed berry Gatorade

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Hamley Bridge v Two Wells TWO Wells head to a hopeful Hamley Bridge this weekend, the Bombers keen to test themselves out against the league benchmark. “They’re obviously firing, so we’ll see how we match up,” Hamley Bridge coach, Ash Barnett said. “We’ll need to have the pressure right up there, which was missing last year. “They had us a bit for pace last year too but we’ve added four or five players that certainly have a turn of foot about them.” Two Wells coach, Mark Thomson, said his team would go into this match with the same mindset. “We prepare the same when playing anyone, it doesn’t matter, it’s just a different team in a different jumper,” he said. “We certainly respect Hamley Bridge, they’ve got a number of good players, so we will be keen to get away to a good start. “They’ve got some quality players there and they’ll only get better as the season goes.” Lee Allmond is doubtful of playing with a dodgy ankle, which is a bonus for Hamley Bridge as Allmond is extremely dangerous up forward. Barnett said Matthew Armstrong will have the first crack at Simon Feast in the ruck, although Kirk Heberle is also said to be keen to take on the Roosters’ giant. An elbow problem may rule out Malcolm Greenwood for the Bombers. “He’ll probably miss this week, see how he goes,” Barnett said.

TWO Wells footballer, Jarred Allmond, continues to impress for the WWT Eagles.

SANFL success for ‘Plains boys

• From back page Allmond then played a vital role in Friday night’s League victory over the Red Legs. Hummocks-Watchman Eagles’ tall forward, Dallas Hill, has had a stellar preseason with Central District, leading to his debut for the League side in the first round. Hill has played two League games now and booted seven goals against Glenelg in the reserves on the weekend. Hamley Bridge’s Justin Schahinger keeps working hard in the ruck for North Adelaide reserves, winning plenty of taps so far this year in his bid to crack the League side. Plains Producer, Wednesday April 24, 2013

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New hockey season…

balaklava Bowling Club recently held its club presentations. Pictured clockwise, from left: Pairs winners, Barry Taylor and Peter Thompson; tournament director, Allan Chivell with Champion Singles winner, Barry Olsen; fatherdaughter team Kym and Renee McPharlin took out the Mixed Pairs (Renee also won the Singles); Allan Chivell congratulates the Electric Singles winner, Gib Palmer; vice president, Peter McPharlin, congratulates Women’s Under 5 Years Playing winner, Margaret Hillman; Lod Cleary Division Two Singles winner, Chris Cowan, with Allan Chivell.

players wanted! The 2013 Clare & District Hockey Association starts on Saturday, May 4, with the first round of games to be played at Clare High School. The association is comprised of clubs from Clare, Balaklava, Burra and Riverton. This year sees a change to one of the age groups from Under 17 to now be Under 18 to bring the association in line with other associations as well as the metro Adelaide competition. Grades of Hockey played are Under 14 mixed, starting at 9.30am, Under 18 mixed at 11am and Senior Men, at 1pm and 2.45pm respectively. All clubs within the association are looking for players. Hockey is suffering from a lack of numbers like a lot of sports, with people failing to commit, busy lifestyles, kids now choosing to work on Saturdays instead of playing sport etc. Hockey is a great Australian sport that can be played at international level with a path to the Olympics if desired to play at the elite level. If you would like some information on the sport or you are interested in playing please contact association president, Adrian Nourse on 0417847971.

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Results from April 17. Snowtown 2 games 44 points (G. Schupelius 13, R. Freebairn 13 - C. Bolvig 10, G. Clark 8) defeated Balaklava 0 games 23 points (L. Sutton 4, J. Hilzinger 6 - D. Williams 4, N. Williams 9). Wallaroo Blue 2 games 52 points (P. Kennett 13, I. Miller 13 - J. Marshall 13, R. Price 13.) defeated Wallaroo White 0 game 14 points (J. Hendy 2, P. Davies 3, - C. Fuss 3 R. Skinner 6). Port Wakefield 2 games 44 points ( M. Algie 11 V. Mcwaters 7, - A. Bishop 13, J. Lipsett 13.) defeated Moonta Green 0 games 17 points ( M. Simpson 5, B. Promnitz 8 – S. Donaldson 1, E. Trenwith 3). Kadina Blue 2 game 26 points (John Lydeamore 9, S. Rodsted 8 – D. Virgin 2, B. Virgin 7.) defeated Moonta Brown 0 games 13 points (N. Hatcher 4, L. Kinch 4 - J. Elverd 3, - B. Bagshaw 2). Kadina White – bye. NYP premiership table as at end of round three: Premiership Games Hoops Points Port Wakefield 38 70 697 Snowtown 32 63 678 Kadina Blue 32 55 687 Kadina White 23 37 430 Moonta Green 22 37 444 Wallaroo Blue 20 49 541 Balaklava 8 22 436 Moonta Brown 8 20 362 Wallaroo White 1 15 349

Golf Balaklava men

As expected, the sudden, shocking demise of “Days Of Our Lives” took its tragic toll, leaving just 18 Philistines to grace the greensward for our Par comp last Saturday. One of these was Ron Carney, so we can now announce that he was our Golfer of the Summer, and Most Improved Player, so well done that man. A stunted A grade field produced its winner in our President, Ian Michael (square) by clobbering comrade Carney on a count back, who in turn used the good Count to lower Mark Loy into third place. Then came W. Parkin (-1), M. Hameister (-3) and lastly, D.Taylor (-8). It took one of our highly steamed primogenitures, in the form of John Michael (-3), to show the B graders

Plains Producer, Wednesday April 24, 2013

how, although Geoff “Num Nuts” Leo (-4) kept him honest. Patricia Anderson (-5) called on the good Count to keep Greg Sonntag out of the limelight. Then came W. Nagle (-6) and one D. “DNF” Rodgers. Mercifully, Austin Henstridge, who led the C grade gaggle home with +4, was spared any form of panegyric for his Herculean exploits, while Joan Anderson (+2) stamped her moniker on second place and Ian Jenkin (square) nailed third. Then came J. Bastian (-2), D. Trickett (-4) and G. Anderson (-12). By the way, how many of you noticed that Peter Thompson had completed the gutter and downpipe on the deck, hm? You must watch these points… Birdies were struck by Wayne Nagle at the first and Austin Henstridge the eighth. Nearest The Pins were held by Ian Michael on the third, Austin Henstridge (eighth), D. Rodgers (10th) and Bill Parkin for his second shot onto the 13th. Golfer of the Winter points went to Austin Henstridge (6), Ian Michael (5), Ron Carney (4), Ian Jenkin (3), Mark Loy (2) and one each for the rest. This weekend we’ll face a boots ‘n all Stroke round, searching for a winner of the Bakers Springs Wines Trophy, which will also be the qualifying round for both the President’s and Captain’s Trophies. All structural elements of the field will be controlled by Digby Addison, while Wild Bill Lokan will manage the marketing of micturants to members while manning the 19th.

Bollywood fun

• Thanks to all who joined the fun at the club’s successful 100 Club “Bollywood” night last Saturday evening. Another great night was had by all, with many taking a great deal of pride in their costumes. Longtime club volunteer Geoff Spence took home the chocolates with a “grand” smile on the dial. Club members Andrew Manuel, still recovering from his comeback appearance in Balaklava football club’s reserves team on Saturday arvo, and a glimmering Cherie Taylor, took out the best costume awards. On behalf of all club members, special thanks to the social committee members, who again organised a fun night and important club fundraiser.

Balaklava Mid Week

Results from Wednesday April 17. A group of 20 players took to the fairways, with Joan Anderson winning the day with 41 CB, Austin Henstridge 41, Doug Taylor 39 CB, John Michael 39, Dean Trickett 38 CB, Brian Stewart 38, Rick Campbell 37 CB, Merv Hameister 37, Bill Berry 35

CB, Jerry Toms 35, John Curnow 33, Barry Olsen 31 CB, Dene Newton 31, Bill Goudie 29 CB, Mike Hahesy 29, Yvonne Leo 28, Chris Hahesy 26 CB, Greg Sonntag 26. Two players did not finish. Eagles: Merv Hameister hole 14. Birdies: Merv Hameister hole nine. NTP: Austin Henstridge hole eight and Rick Campbell hole 10.

Hamley Bridge

On April 13, 23 players competed in a Stroke competition with vice captain, John Mitchell, being the Victor carding a 71/65 from John Riley 85/66, Roger Hahn 82/66 c/b, Anton Noack 87/66, Ron Smith and Bradley Zerner, completing the prize winners list, both with a nett 68. Others to do well were Max Grasby, Ed Manning 69, Dave Russell, Barry Schwartz 70, Mick Nicholls,Gary Woods, George Dahlitz, and Brian Cooper 71. Birdies: Keith Kluske second, Gary Woods third and 17th, Vince Zito seventh, Bradley Zerna third and ninth, John Bell 11th, Roger Hahn seventh, Dennis Nation second. NTP’s: Mick Nicholls fourth, Kieth Kluske ninth, Barry Schwartz 14th. The Stableford competition, held on April 18, was won by treasurer, John Riley, who more than balanced the books on this day, “showing a surplus” with a massive 47 points from Cliff Applebee (second), and Bob Hillier (third) 40. Others to make the cut were Roen Cameron, Ron Smith 39, Doug Cooper 38, Dennis Hawke 37, Barry Schwartz, George Dahlitz 36, Dennis Nation 35, Mick Nicholls, Colin Doudle, John Bell 33. Birdies: Roen Cameron 14th, John Riley ninth and 15th, Colin Doudle seventh, John Bell ninth. NTP’s: John Bell ninth, Mick Nicholls 12th, Dennis Hawke 14th.

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Owen Golf Club officially opened its season last Saturday, with a two man Ambrose. Dry conditions didn’t stop the 10 players putting on a close battle to get the season up and running. Congratulations to vice captain, Glen Ince, and Jake Harkness, with 79 off the stick and a net score of 64 to win the day. Runners-up were captain, Brett Fitton and new gun, Greg Gaze with 80/68, followed by Ron Page and club president, Peter Sullivan (84/74.25), newcomer Rob Murdoch and Andrew Ince (98/80). Ian Freebairn and Justin Greenwood DNF. NTP’s: Peter Sullivan on hole two, Jake Harkness 16th. Longest drives: Justin Greenwood first, Glen Ince 15th. Thank you to all members and their families

who helped celebrate the beginning of the season with a BBQ dinner post game. Stableford round next week, 12:30pm start. Enquires: Brett 0414930563.

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Results from Saturday April 20: Stroke/Monthly Medal/Putting, 20 players. Still dry, still dusty at Royal and Ancient Two Wells. Saturday was the first stroke round and also the April Monthly Medal. The medal was won by Adam Bail with a fine net 65, which also won him A Grade. His 81 off the stick was also the best gross score of the day. John Ball came second with net 67, followed by Gary Payne with net 70. B Grade saw Jeff Spackman win with a net 67, wondering about that 4 putt on the 10th that may have seen him pip Adam for the Monthly Medal. Daylight was second with Ian Clark’s 74 and Hans Linford 77, filling the minor placings. Putting competition was won by Les Grafton with 23. Highlight of the putting comp would have to be Bobby Hogg’s nine putts only on the back nine for a total of 24 putts. Handicap Matchplay draws were done and the following matches need to be completed by May 11: I.Smith v J.Boon, L.Grafton v A.Baker, D.Smith v H.Linford, J.Weir v A.Bail. Results: A Grade: 65 A.Bail, 67 J.Ball, 70 G.Payne, L.Grafton, P.Shields, 72 R.Hogg, 73 A.Baker, 75 I.Smith, 77 Y.Frencken, 84 S.Grigg B & C Grade: 67 J.Spackman, 74 I.Clark, 77 H.Linford, D.Smith, 79 S.Kelly, 80 M.Dimasi. Ladies: 70 E.Grigg, 71 L.Cannizzaro, 72 J.Holland. Long Drives: A – L.Grafton; B – M.Dimasi. Ladies – L.Canizzaro. NTP’s :) 1) R.Hogg, 2) -, 6) I.Clark, 11) E.Grigg, 12) L.Cannizzaro, 15) A.Bail. Birdies: 3) J.Ball, 12) -. Pro’s Approach: H.Linford. Putting Comp: 23 L.Grafton. NAGA in the clubrooms: M.Dimasi. Meat trays: R.Grigg, A.Paul, J.Spackman. Next week: Par (Captain’s Trophy 1). – Russell Grigg, TWGC Handicapper

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Results for Stableford competition held on Tuesday April 16. Elaine Grigg won with 39, runner-up Julie Holland, 35. Longest drive on 9: Kath Stubing. NTP: Kath Stubing on holes 12 and 15.

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The way We were

Various churches of the Hamley Bridge district

YEARS AGO April 2008

• HAYLEY Zweck and Jessie Wandel of Blyth, Melissa Tucker of Mallala, received their bachelor of education junior primary and primary at their respective graduation ceremonies. • Brianna Stubing, of Port Wakefield, graduated from Flinders University with a bachelor of commerce (accounting), going on to work for Phil Noske and Associates in Adelaide.

YEARS AGO April 2003

• LENORE Reinke, of Hoyleton Red Cross, was presented with her 30 year service bar from Red Cross zone president, Chris Jericho.

• RON Walsh, of Port Wakefield, grew a pair of giant pumpkins, which weighed 94kg and 104kg.

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who was resident at Templers. The foundation stone for a church in Hamley Bridge was laid in 1910 – this circuit also took in Templers, Stockport, Freeling, Wasleys and Woolsheds. In 1966/67 the Congregational and Methodist Churches merged to become the Hamley Bridge portion of the Adelaide Plains United Parish, comprising the Methodist churches at Templers, Wasleys, Owen and Hamley Bridge, and the congregational churches at Alma and Hamley Bridge. Rev. A Winston Jones BA, formerly of North Adelaide Congregational Church, became the first minister for this united group in February 1967. How many of these churches exist today, and how many faithful worshippers still attend?

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Congregational Church which was established in 1866. The Primitive Methodist Denomination had been given a block of land for a church site but when its preacher, Rev.S Gray of Roseworthy, was unable to continue, the land was transferred to the Congregational Church. Services were held in Joseph Bell’s office and then McRobie’s wheat store until the church opened on September 21, 1874. The first Church of England service held in Hamley Bridge was conducted in the Congregational Church on a week night; later services were held in the Institute and a private home until St.Thomas’ Church was built in 1889. Rev. FW Marshall was the first priest in charge. In 1907 the Methodist Church began services, led by Rev.JH Goss

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n earlier times the faith of the people and the education of their children were paramount when establishing a new town or settlement – a church was usually the first building of significance and it was often also used as a school. The history books tell us the first known church in the Hamley Bridge area was the Roman Catholic Church at Pinkerton Plains, about two miles from the township, adjacent to the cemetery. Believed to have been erected about 1864, it served a congregation within a 20 mile radius who travelled by spring cart, horse back, or on foot in order to worship. The Sisters of St.Joseph opened a school in Light Street, Hamley Bridge, in 1871 and a new church, adjoining the school, was opened in 1897, this being used as both church

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Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council NEWS

Changes for Auburn park Nan Berrett reports:

St Vincent Street Park in Auburn is to have a name change and an upgrade. The park will be renamed Memorial Park, subject to consultation with the State Heritage Branch and the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council is endorsing the efforts of the Auburn community to upgrade it. The Auburn Community Development Committee has been concerned about the run down state of the park for some time. It is in a central location in the town and an area of significance, particularly for the Auburn sub-branch of the RSL. Two trees have been planted in the park in memory of those who served in defence of Australia and each tree has a plaque to denote its significance. The park is seen as a place of reflection and as a venue for Remembrance Day services. ACDC have proactively researched the rehabilitation of the park and submitted a memorandum to the council, including a staged action strategy and budget. Traditionally, the council has encouraged community groups to undertake gardening and landscaping projects on community land and offered support with minor material and installation contributions. Council’s community liaison officer Lol Hill said the initiative shown in the plan demonstrated a whole of community commitment. The staged plan includes the clearing out of dead and surplus plantings and a redesign of paths and plantings and other infrastructure. The ACDC will establish a “Hug a Plant” scheme where memberships will go towards purchase of plants. Funding for the work will come from a range of sources, including the community and practical assistance, in-kind and some financial support from the council.

Toilet upgrade

Toilet upgrades at Stockport were the subject of a deputation at the March meeting of the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council. Local residents said they would prefer to have the Stockport Institute toilets upgraded, rather than have a demountable toilet block. Stockport Community Association president, Brian Koch, said residents were prepared to work on the project and would like the council to reconsider the $50,000 funds earmarked for a demountable facility. “We want public toilets as well as toilets in the institute and believe this project could be combined,” Mr Koch said. The cost of developing the toilets in the institute will cost up to $120,000 which is beyond the means of the Stockport Community Association to fund. As a result councillors agreed to consider a submission by the association for a loan facility that would be repaid through volunteer community service. The council’s works department estimates there is about $5000 per annum worth of maintenance works that could potentially be resourced out to the community, making the timeline stretch to about 10 years for repayment. Activities could comprise public toilet cleaning and minor maintenance duties, parks and gardens and institute environs maintenance. Councillors also approved the carryover of the $50,000 from the 2012/13 budget for the demountable toilets to the next budget.

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Stocktakes of all collections at the Clare, Saddleworth, Auburn and Riverton libraries have been completed in preparation for migration to the State “one card” network on Thursday, June 6. A recent month-long amnesty was effective in providing encouragement for any long overdue items to be returned. Over the past month library staff have been focussing on locating lost and missing items, viewing records and adjusting and correcting cataloguing records. The ‘one card’ network is connecting more than 130 public libraries across SA . Plains Producer, Wednesday April 24, 2013

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JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC YEAR 1880 RAINFALL (mm) 16.8 52.8 66.5 62.7 46.0 36.6 41.1 53.8 49.3 35.3 5.3 0.3 466.5 1881 RAINFALL (mm) 41.9 0.8 1.5 21.1 25.4 74.2 21.6 23.1 16.8 22.1 16.8 6.4 271.7 1882 RAINFALL (mm) 3.6 0 4.8 37.8 32.8 26.9 39.1 50.8 17.5 30.2 34 2.8 280.3 1883 RAINFALL (mm) 5.8 15.5 6.4 36.6 143.0 31.8 50.3 54.9 32.5 20.3 50 12.7 460.1 1884 RAINFALL (mm) 22 0 36.1 27.5 82.2 74.8 7.7 29.4 57.9 23 19.3 15.2 395 1885 RAINFALL (mm) 9 24 8 42 18 61 28 32 37 35 2 47 345 1886 RAINFALL (mm) 36 0 0 15 19 4 36 77 25 28 24 9 271 1887 RAINFALL (mm) 6 6 3 46 34 66 41 31 45 63 52 18 409 1888 RAINFALL (mm) 43 0 2 10 55 62 65 22 25 4 4 10 301 1889 RAINFALL (mm) 63 3 8 248 63 80 14 64 65 74 39 0 721 1890 RAINFALL (mm) 95 42 35 24 48 67 74 75 28 40 42 7 577 1891 RAINFALL (mm) 6 2 21 20 5 18 86 27 30 38 23 21 297 1892 RAINFALL (mm) 16 20 5 30 21 42 43 57 49 68 8 22 380 1893 RAINFALL (mm) 7 0 2 140 133 90 19 55 52 40 23 21 583 1894 RAINFALL (mm) 10 2 23 48 44 38 64 61 42 96 0 81 510 1895 RAINFALL (mm) 20 1 13 107 7 41 58 35 23 7 11 24 349 1896 RAINFALL (mm) 56 6 20 41 34 69 20 35 16 16 0 65 377 1897 RAINFALL (mm) 8 11 4 20 31 24 50 61 43 8 10 1 271 1898 RAINFALL (mm) 0 18 2 51 65 82 43 71 16 23 20 1 389 1899 RAINFALL (mm) 12 21 4 21 46 60 4 35 59 20 33 8 323 1900 RAINFALL (mm) 10 5 36 44 42 49 22 71 48 12 6 5 350 1901 RAINFALL (mm) 2 2 9 39 22 68 63 11 48 52 5 15 335 1902 RAINFALL (mm) 9 27 40 10 19 64 23 13 31 54 4 58 353 1903 RAINFALL (mm) 16 24 36 68 46 57 38 49 43 23 112 33 544 1904 RAINFALL (mm) 39 9 11 29 29 51 44 27 8 84 17 3 348 1905 RAINFALL (mm) 60 3 6 65 84 57 70 29 35 90 2 0 500 1906 RAINFALL (mm) 0 3 84 21 31 61 28 78 65 30 29 22 453 1907 RAINFALL (mm) 0 4 6 63 51 45 31 43 44 26 35 22 369 1908 RAINFALL (mm) 18 11 23 27 81 70 23 77 71 51 2 9 462 1909 RAINFALL (mm) 21 3 11 34 57 49 74 113 42 32 36 8 479 1910 RAINFALL (mm) 1 0 99 0 81 73 80 28 80 58 54 15 567 1911 RAINFALL (mm) 1 80 15 5 52 46 50 20 46 17 1 34 366 1912 RAINFALL (mm) 0 7 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(mm) 0 0 4 8 38 39 40 54 36 7 22 14 261 1966 RAINFALL (mm) 12 46 23 6 43 32 63 19 34 22 14 65 379 1967 RAINFALL (mm) 11 27 3 4 14 5 45 45 26 8 * 9 197 1968 RAINFALL (mm) 31 32 17 37 77 59 46 55 16 50 37 34 490 1969 RAINFALL (mm) 14 69 47 24 45 23 62 33 52 16 23 25 432 1970 RAINFALL (mm) 54 0 9 34 41 32 33 61 74 4 24 30 395 1971 RAINFALL (mm) 2 3 45 57 50 54 59 58 38 13 55 33 468 1972 RAINFALL (mm) 28 32 1 14 6 18 32 77 17 8 10 2 243 1973 RAINFALL (mm) 11 137 30 68 36 48 50 69 40 61 17 9 574 1974 RAINFALL (mm) 97 62 15 66 90 13 81 37 36 78 10 6 582 1975 RAINFALL (mm) 12 1 26 14 42 10 54 26 84 75 13 8 367 1976 RAINFALL (mm) 7 6 6 39 17 26 13 20 27 58 34 8 262 1977 RAINFALL (mm) 17 8 18 12 17 17 18 15 36 19 38 19 234 1978 RAINFALL (mm) 6 - 1 29 68 93 64 88 73 21 50 12 504 1979 RAINFALL (mm) 28 11 - 34 44 5 19 49 89 70 43 19 412 1980 RAINFALL (mm) 2 1 - 46 11 63 38 3 7 79 12 6 269 1981 RAINFALL (mm) 27 1 10 4 44 58 63 60 15 20 26 4 333 1982 RAINFALL (mm) 13 2 30 41 20 23 5 24 20 12 - 1 190 1983 RAINFALL (mm) 3 7 40 57 30 10 42 58 40 33 63 6 389 1984 RAINFALL (mm) 16 - 8 33 27 33 75 42 49 25 29 - 339 1985 RAINFALL (mm) 8 - 33 25 28 31 15 59 40 42 11 33 324 1986 RAINFALL (mm) 0 7 0 22 12 37 69 74 26 49 30 8 338 1987 RAINFALL (mm) 42 9 22 11 63 22 56 16 12 14 0 9 276 1988 RAINFALL (mm) 3 19 25 15 40 56 21 16 23 15 52 7 292 1989 RAINFALL (mm) .8 0 22 6 33 41 50 37 23 14 28 30 284 1990 RAINFALL (mm) 0 11 2 7 11 61 60 37 31 26 - 35 281 1991 RAINFALL (mm) 10 0 2 41 1 105 39 39 33 14 34 1 320 1992 RAINFALL (mm) 0 7 69 47 80 38 23 46 72 55 43 480 1993 RAINFALL (mm) 75 7 7 2 16 32 44 19 51 43 12 31 321 1994 RAINFALL (mm) 2 4 0 2 19 96 2 28 8 11 22 8 202 1995 RAINFALL (mm) 39 14 15 17 41 59 68 18 32 38 4 6 351 1996 RAINFALL (mm) 13 19 12 5 7 64 57 70 64 22 6 - 339 1997 RAINFALL (mm) 29 57 1 15 8 6 36 9 1 71 37 41 310 1998 RAINFALL (mm) 20 23 9 53 17 48 37 13 52 33 44 7 356 1999 RAINFALL (mm) 13 10 37 6 43 35 33 20 49 43 41 46 376 2000 RAINFALL (mm) .6 73 17 44 12 57 38 33 34 56 12.8 .2 379 2001 RAINFALL (mm) 19 11 17 20 65 53 40 45 43 42 43 9 407 2002 RAINFALL (mm) 14 0 3 3.4 34 32 32 13 25 9.6 20.5 9.4 186.5 2003 RAINFALL (mm) 6.1 75.3 2.8 20.4 39 64.9 31.4 49.6 40.6 21.6 4.6 16.2 372.5 2004 RAINFALL (mm) 3.6 0 11.4 6.0 22.3 50.7 40.6 45.6 44.6 6.5 30.0 24.3 285.6 2005 RAINFALL (mm) 8.0 23.8 8.8 13.8 1.0 79.0 27.2 54.7 61.2 66.8 24.2 - 368.5 2006 RAINFALL (mm) 16.2 8.2 54.2 26.8 24.2 49 34.7 5 14.8 0 24 19 276.1 2007 RAINFALL (mm) 43 0 43.8 74 16.9 34.8 47.4 5.4 28.8 28.3 26 0 348.4 2008 RAINFALL (mm) 0 0 0 25 29.3 17.2 38.6 32.8 16 6 3.8 - 184.2 2009 RAINFALL (mm) 0 0 10 50.8 17.8 - 33.1 32.7 - 20 38.6 21.6 202.8 2010 RAINFALL (mm) 9.4 0 - 41.4 54.8 27.8 27.0 22.2 62.2 76.9 41.6 33.6 396.9 2011 RAINFALL (mm) 13.2 32 73.8 12.5 18.6 31.8 34 41.3 18.2 45.8 19 29.6 369.8 2012 RAINFALL (mm) 11 16.4 26.0 0 50.6 48.6 33.5 27.4 0 14.8 10.2 7.8 246.3 2013 RAINFALL (mm) 4.4 22.2 0.4 27.8 54.8

* Rainfall between 0.1 and 0.4 mm; - Missing observation

For exact conversion, 1 mm = 3.937 points (10 mm = 39 points).

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2011 KIA Cerato, 26,000km, manual, bluetooth, cruise, iPod connection, 1 lady owner, full service history with remainder of 5 year warranty, reg no S860ANI, $13,500 o.n.o. Contact Jess 0439 859 858.

Caravan and hard annexe, 18 foot, semi permanent site, 17 Port Clinton Caravan Park. 2 reverse cycle air conditioners, sleeps seven, WIWO, $13,000 negotiable. Ph 8264 4594.

Chest freezer - current model Fisher and Paykel, second hand includes wire freezer basket. Save $’s by buying in bulk and freeze. Balaklava, $220 neg. Ph Lyn 0403 829 069. Ford Fairmont EB, 1992, V8 on gas, 300k, maroon colour $1500, reg no S093APC. Nissan skyline 1988, GXE, 3.0 Litre, 183k, $600, white, reg no S521AAN. Phone: 0439 629 108 or 8863 3007.

Firewood - quality split red gum, $330 per tonne. All loads weighed, free delivery Owen and surrounding areas. Conditions apply. Ph: 0412 887 040. Firewood - mixed gum, cut & split $180 per tonne, free local delivery. Phone 0458 799 577. F i r e w ood f o r s a l e . Cut weighed and delivered. Kindling available. Phone (m) 0407 896 159 Snowtown.

Ford EL station wagon, gas system, 18 months old $650 o.n.o. Buyer to remove. Ph 0418 177 537.

IPhone 5 and 4S. Connect now, Telstra Plans available. Balaklava Electronics 8862 1552.

Trailer 5x3, built in metal frame canopy, reg no YAA 026, $600 o.n.o. Ford Ranger 2009 roll bar and tray liner $350. Phone 0418 849 526 after 4pm.

Windows - 2 second hand wooden sash windows with fly screens. To fit window space 1850mm high x 940mm wide, $30 each. Phone 0430 720 207.

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Baobad trees $5 each. Phone Ned 0408 677 174.

Kelpie dog 11mths, started yard work & doing well, ready to go on with. Parents good workers yard/ paddock. $100 Genuine reason for sale. Phone 0438 682 153

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Garage sale - 7 Saint Street, Balaklava. Take 2, with good weather. Wide variety of goods. Bring a bag and fill it with books. Saturday, April 27. 8.30am - 2pm. 0439 801 115.

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

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SUN APRIL 28 2pm at Bal Town Hall

• Guest Artists • Featuring Bal Canto • Tickets: Adults $10, Student $6, Family $25 • Tickets avaiable from TADS

Owen Community Theatre Group proudly presents…

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DEFENCE PROOF & EXPERIMENTAL ESTABLISHMENT PORT WAKEFIELD: LIVE FIRING RANGE WARNING NOTICE

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• Ticket price $20 for show or $40 for show & dinner at Owen Arms Hotel prior to show ✓ Not recommended for children ✓ Licensed bar ✓ Tickets available from Owen Primary School front oﬃce or by phoning Ann Sullivan 8528 6182 after 6pm Proceeds from this production will be donated to the Owen CFS

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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 1992, 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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DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALLALA NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT Pursuant to Section 38 (5) of the Development Act, 1993 Notice is hereby given that an application comprising a CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT has been lodged with the Council for development assessment. Details of the a p p l i c a t i o n a re a s follows:DEVELOPMENT NO: 312 / D013 / 12 APPLICANT’S NAME: P Caruso N AT U R E O F T H E D E V E LO P M E N T: Division of four allotments into seven for rural living purposes, each less than 40 hectares in area wholly within the Gawler River Flood Plain Policy Area (NonComplying) SUBJECT LAND: Lots 90 to 93, House Numbers 38 to 32 Bethesda Rd, Lewiston, H u n d r e d o f Po r t Gawler, CT’s 5169/739, 5169/740, 5169/741 and 5169/742 ZONE: Rural Living (Animal Husbandry)

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The application may be examined at the Offices of the Council located at 2a Wasleys Road, Mallala, or 69 Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells, during normal business hours and any person or body affected may make relevant rep re s e n t a t i o n s i n writing concerning this application to reach the Development & Compliance Coordinator at 2a Wasleys Road, Mallala not later than May 10, 2013. Each person making a submission should indicate whether that person wishes to appear personally or be represented by another par ty before the Council Development A s s e s s m e n t Pa n e l in suppor t of that submission. Please note that, pursuant to Section 38 (8) of the Development Act, a copy of each representation received will be forwarded to the applicant for a written response. Signed: Brendon Schulz Development Services Coordinator Date: April 24, 2013

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Tremendous 3 bedroom stone cottage in a great street.

This property consists of a 3 bedroom stone cottage with all the charm of yesteryear plus updated features set on a large block. The kitchen is a good size and has the benefit of having a tiled floor, electric stove and also the very rare working wood stove for those cosy winter nights. The home also has a semi tiled large bathroom that also hosts the laundry. Floor coverings consist of mainly carpet with some tiles throughout. Features include open ornate fire places, reverse cycle air conditioner, secure fencing, vehicle rear access and rainwater storage. There is a garage or storage shed that leads to a large back yard with stacks of room for expansion. This property is priced in the very affordable lower price bracket and it may be the bargain you have been waiting for.

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Too classy

ROOSTERS Anthony Ponnt and Ben Slattery shut Pecker Brenton Lamond out of a marking contest during Saturday’s A grade match at Two Wells oval.

Roosters outrun Peckers in high intensity contest TWO Wells had too much class for Balaklava on Saturday, the Roosters running out winners by 23 points in front of their home crowd. The contest was not pretty from a skills perspective but the tackling pressure and intensity was right up from the first ball-up. The Roosters kicked inaccurately in the first quarter, squandering several basic chances to kick three goals from 10 scoring shots, while Balaklava kicked four, the teams locked level at the break. Two Wells coach, Mark Thomson, was wary of his team’s waywardness in front of goal. “We’ve got some work to do as that’s two weeks in a row where we haven’t done the damage on

Les Pearson reviews round 3 APFL A grade matches the scoreboard,” he said. “We kicked seven points in the first quarter and also six or seven against Virginia, so we were lucky to get away with it at the end of the day. “It was something we focused on for the last half of last season and it came good.” By half time, the Roosters had managed to build a two-goal lead but the Peckers were still right in the contest. “Looking back at it, we just couldn’t hold it in our forward

line,” Balaklava coach, Stuart Lamond said. “We had our fair share of the footy but couldn’t make use of it when we went forward.” Usually a playing coach, it was the first time Lamond had coached from the sidelines in his four years at the club. He said it helped provide a different perspective of the match.

n Continued page 19

n hamley bridge football club takes out all four grades - page 21

Josh’s double State victory

Sam’s SANFL success

PORT Wakefield’s Josh Studham capped a stellar lawn bowls season with singles and triples titles in the State Under 18 Championships, held at Lockleys Bowling Club last week. At 12 years old, Studham defeated 18-year-old opponent, Brandon Whiley 25-23 in the final, after staring defeat in the face only two ends before. “I was really nervous,” he said. “I started off like a house on fire before dropping my lead and then came back again to win.” At 23-16, Studham pulled off a huge turn around, reclaiming the lead and the win in successive ends. “I was emotional more than anything,” he said.

BALAKLAVA’s Sam Rowland has been selected in the 34-man SANFL Under 20 squad to play the NEAFL’s Under-23 side from at City Mazda Stadium, Richmond, on May 11. Last year’s reserves premiership mentor, Central District’s Jeff Brown, will coach the team. Rowland was a premiership player with Woodville-West Torrens under 18s last season, while also playing a number of reserves matches. He has had a great start to the season with the Eagles’ reserves this year. The squad will train at Max Basheer Reserve on April 28, the first of three

n Continued page 16 JOSH is pictured at left with Singles opponent, Brandon Whiley.

trainings before a final team will be selected. OtherAdelaide Plains players are also enjoying solid starts to the SANFLseason at their respective clubs. Balaklava’s Glenn Dawson has booted six goals from the first two games for the Eagles’ reserves this year. Dawson was then selected to make his League debut against Norwood on Friday night, which the Eagles won by six goals. Two Wells footballer, Jarred Allmond, was named third best in his one reserves match for the year against West Adelaide, also booting two goals. n Continued page 22

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