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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Champâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; scores points over challenger in debate stoush ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S been an action-packed week in â&#x20AC;&#x153;the battle for Wakefield,â&#x20AC;? as both major political parties ramp up their campaigns. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd was in the electorate last weekend to announce a $2 billion car industry package to show support for local manufacturer, Holden. The announcement, designed to soften the blow of Mr Ruddâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s previously-announced Fringe Benefits Tax was welcomed by Wakefield Labor MP, Nick Champion, who met with Mr Rudd. But it was a debate held on Sunday night in Elizabeth between Mr Champion and Liberal candidate, Tom Zorich, which had tongues wagging and social media revved up. Broadcast live on the FOXTV election channel and available for viewing online, it was also widely reported on local TV, SBS World News and radio. Mr Zorich, a local businessman and former Gawler councillor, TOM Zorich, right, and Nick Champion with moderator Peter van Onselen, centre, during the debate and RIGHT, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and SA Premier Jay Weatherill, left, surrounded by party faithful in Wakefield last weekend. stumbled when asked to explain his partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Direct Action Plan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the alternative to the Federal Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carbon Tax. Mr Zorich declared he was â&#x20AC;&#x153;a candidateâ&#x20AC;? and not necessarily up to speed with all political issues. He admitted a lack of knowledge on the Direct Action policy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Throughout my campaigning and into the future I will always be honest and upfront with the people of Wakefield,â&#x20AC;? he said. But Mr Champion was quick to exploit the admission. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your policy is to rail against the carbon priceâ&#x20AC;Śyet you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, on the eve of a debate, your own policy on it,â&#x20AC;? Mr Champion said. Debate moderator and respected journalist, Peter van Onselen asked: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a multi-billion dollar policy, shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you be across it?â&#x20AC;? But Mr Zorich remained stoic despite his admission, with the debate then moving on. He will be in the northern end of the electorate tomorrow (Thursday), visiting Port Wakefield, Balaklava, Mallala and Dublin with Liberal MP for Grey, Rowan Ramsey. Polling last week by News Corp and Fairfax newspapers has suggested Wakefield could become a closely-fought contest. Mr Champion has held the seat since 2007, now with a margin of 10.53 per cent, reduced from 12 per cent at the 2010 election after

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a redistribution saw parts of strong Labor voting suburbs of Paralowie, Salisbury North and Direk go to Port Adelaide, which delivered Virginia in return. Some rural areas came from Mayo and Barker electorates.

NIGHT matches in the Adelaide Plains Football League could be hosted at Balaklava next year on the back of a $100,000 State Government grant to improve the lighting and watering system at the town oval. The Lochiel Progress Association was also successful in gaining a $100,000 grant to redevelop the clubroom and change room facilities at the Lochiel Recreation Reserve (full story next week).

Let there be light ... and an improved clubroom at Lochiel The two grants were part of more than $6.4 million funding from the State Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program (CRSFP). In other major grant allocations Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council n Continued Page 7

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Black spot funding gets good reception BLACK spots with limited mobile phone reception, such as areas in the Gilbert Valley between Balaklava, Auburn, Riverton and Rhynie, could be eliminated under a funding promise from the Federal Opposition. The Local Government Association has welcomed the Liberal National Party’s commitment to improve mobile phone coverage in regional, remote and outer metropolitan communities. LGA President, David O’Loughlin, said the promised $100 million investment in mobile reception along major transport routes, in small communities and in locations prone to natural disasters as well as areas with mobile phone black spots during peak seasonal demand, was an important step in recognising that there were real problems with mobile phone reception across South Australia. “It’s not just a matter of communication, in many instances the lack of mobile phone reception can be a real matter of safety, particularly in remote and rural areas of South Australia and areas prone to natural

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Now Agfert has our home gardens growing LOCALLY produced fertiliser blends are now available for your lawn and garden, following the development of three new domestic lines at Agfert Balaklava. The new fertilisers are blended on-site and distributed throughout the state and also into Victoria, with the eventual aim to have the products stocked throughout the nation. Agfert sales manager, Derryn Stringer, first instigated the concept about 12 months ago. He then developed the three scientifically formulated products, Ultimate Lawn Food, Complete D and Garden Allrounder, which have recently started to appear on shelves in fodder stores and agriculture product dealers around South Australia. Agfert sales representative, Sally Arbon, said it was a new direction for the Balaklava-based business. “Our sheds are always full of different fertilisers as our main business is to supply the farmers, so that, combined with our solid supply chain, allowed for us to see the opportunity to expand the fertiliser business in a different direction,” Sally said. “The logical step was to move into the garden fertilizer market and supply customers with convenient sized bags specific to what a garden requires.” Sally said the locally made fertilisers were recognisable in their newly designed Agfert branded bags. The fertilisers come in 25kg, 10kg and 5kg bags. The domestic Agfert fertilisers are being distributed to stores through an Adelaide warehouse, meaning they are widely available to most retailers. “Once they’re off the ground and up and going, we’ll start looking at going through the plant nurseries as well,” Sally said.

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BALAKLAVA High School hosted a special visitor when Amy Cosby from the University of New England (UNE) visited to promote careers and courses in agriculture. Ms Cosby talked about the importance of agribusiness and agricultural sciences in Australia and grasping the opportunities of the ‘Asian Century’. “Food production should be a key issue in the Federal election,” said Ms Cosby, who met students and teachers at the school last Monday.

Agricultural talent search “With a rapidly expanding global population, food production will need to double by 2050. That’s potentially a massive problem but also a great opportunity “Professions in agricultural and environmental science will be key for Australia to become the food bowl for the growing middle-class in Asia and addressing the imminent food crisis. “If Australia is to play a role and seize these opportunities we need our brightest minds in the sector. “UNE is passionate about finding that talent – I’ve been travelling all over the country on the hunt.” Ms Cosby said the opportunities for the next generation to get involved were virtually endless. “There is already an excess of jobs in the agriculture sector,” she said. “With the shift from the mining boom to the “dining boom” graduates will have even more choice. “And those professions aren’t just on farms – that’s only 10 per cent of the jobs in agriculture. “We need scientists, agronomists, logistics experts, bankers and much more – the list is huge. “Graduates from rural and agricultural science courses could end up working in the city, country or anywhere in the world, really.” The University of New England is based in Armidale, in north-central New South Wales. It was the first university to be based outside a state capital city.

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Zorich empty on Direct Action detail LIBERAL candidate for Wakefield, Tom Zorich, was unapologetic for being unable to explain his party’s Direct Action Plan, its alternative to the Federal government’s Carbon Tax, during a debate on Sunday night in Elizabeth. Mr Zorich was asked to explain how Direct Action works but admitted he could not provide an answer, prompting Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, to swoop. “Your policy is to rail against the carbon price…yet you don’t know, on the eve of a debate, your own policy on it,” Mr Champion said. Mr Zorich reiterated his status as a candidate meant he was not necessarily up to speed with all issues in the political sphere. “It is a multi-billion dollar policy, shouldn’t you be across it?” debate moderator and respected journalist, Peter van Onselen posed. While lacking detail in his response, Mr Zorich “No one ex could not be ac pects everyone to cused of answering be across every dishonestly, openly issue, but if you’re admitting his lack going to criticise of knowledge on and seek a debate the Direct Action on the carbon price, policy. you should at least “Throughout know your own my campaigning policy,” he said. and into the future By his own adI will always be mission, Mr Zorich honest and upfront Liberal Candidate for had not met with with the people of Wakefield, Tom Zorich. any representatives Wakefield,” he said. of Holden or any car “Unlike Nick Champion, a career part manufacturers regarding the politician, I am a businessman who future of the industry. is watching this country in decline “I’ve met with car companies and under this Labor government. delegates at Holden to make sure I’m “Our national debt is nearly $300 across the issues facing the industry, billion. I’ve put my hand up to do as I think that would be an important something about it.” thing to do,” Mr Champion said. Mr Champion said there was a Mr Zorich believed there were lack of preparation on Mr Zorich’s several other campaign points that part. were pertinent to voters, based on his travels of the electorate. “In the past 12 months, I’ve been campaigning and listening to the people of Wakefield across the entire electorate,” he said. “The key issues that I keep hearing about across the electorate are the rising cost of living and skyrocketing unemployment, particularly youth unemployment (more than one third unemployed) in the northern region of Adelaide. “I will continue to fight to address these two key issues in the lead up to the election on September 7.” Mr Zorich will be travelling through the northern end of the electorate on Thursday with Federal Member for Grey, Rowan Ramsey. He will be visiting Port Wakefield (BP Roadhouse 10-11am), Balaklava (Royal Hotel 12-1pm), Mallala (Mallala Hotel 2-3pm) and Dublin (New Dublin Hotel 4-5pm) throughout the day.

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Democracy not served by debate THE Wakefield candidate debate held on Sunday was without doubt the most uninspiring political event I have ever attended in my 14 years in the political arena. The electorate were not allowed to ask questions from the floor and the candidates themselves were not welcome, beyond the two major parties, so from the onset, democracy had no chance of being served. The debate should have been advertised as a two-party debate on one topic, because that is what it was all about, yet being an active candidate in the area, I know too well that the questions on the lips of the electorate are as diverse as they are important to the community. I am appalled with the use of the words “candidates’ debate” to describe a rigged twoparty get together as much as I am by the conduct of many of the attendees, with disrespect to the speakers themselves from many party officials in the room. It was akin to the childish behaviour we see coming out of parliament on a regular basis. Democracy is all about the election of local representatives by way of the free will of an informed electorate, and the debate took no steps in this direction. Inspiration is brought about by genuine leaders, and representation of the people, for the people, and only comes about by open and honest debate, and if that is ever on offer, I will be there to be judged on my words, actions and political experience. I sincerely believe the major party candidates hoping to represent the good people of Wakefield, simply can’t compete with my knowledge and experience, and the fact they refuse to debate me in public appears to confirm that as a fact. If they doubt that at all, I will answer any question, anytime, anywhere in any arena. Mark Aldridge, Independent Federal candidate for Wakefield

Questions asked over debate detour THE moderator for Sunday night’s debate between Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, and challenger, Liberal candidate Tom Zorich, is comfortable he conducted the debate in the right spirit. Accusations have surfaced the debate terms agreed to were not followed. Respected journalist and debate moderator, Peter van Onselen, was certain Sunday night’s discussion was held on fair terms. Both participants agreed to have an opening statement, closing statement, and six questions in between, alternating between the two. “They both got their five-minute opening and their two-minute closing, as per the rules,” Mr van Onselen said. “I’m not sure how many questions went back and forth, probably almost certainly more than six, but rights of reply were there. “The questions were asked by me, that was the basis of it. “I asked both candidates if they wanted to submit some questions to me, which they both did. “I said off the top of the debate there were rules and we would broadly follow them, but I’m going to try to make this as fun as I could for the audience.” One segment of the debate has received strong publicity, when Liberal candidate, Tom Zorich, failed to answer what his party’s Direction Action plan was, which is the Coalition’s alternative plan to the Carbon Tax. “The only thing clearly not in the structure, which I allowed, was I gave the opportunity for both candidates to ask each other a question but that didn’t relate to any of the stuff that was controversial anyway,” Mr van Onselen explained. Les Pearson reports: “Again, I sprung that on Nick Champion before Tom Zorich. “So, if that was to anyone’s disadvantage, it would have been to Nick’s, simply because he got it and five seconds later he was supposed to ask his question, whereas, Tom could think about his question while answering Nick’s.” Mr van Onselen is an experienced debater, having been involved in a world semi final with the Australian Universities team, while also adjudicating and moderating a swag of debates over a long period of time. “I thought it was a good debate, actually,” he said. “At first, the interruptions from the crowd were really confronting but by the end of it, I saw it was clearly a crowd of two halves. “There were no questions from the audience but there was certainly crowd participation. “So, it turned out they were mainly there as cheer squads, rather than genuine undecided voters.” Mr van Onselen felt Mr Champion’s experience showed in the end. “I thought Tom’s opening statement was better than Nick’s but it was all downhill after that. “Tom had some hairy moments about Holden, where he didn’t handle it as badly as I thought he might, given the difficulty of the position.” Mr Zorich’s frank admission he could not explain Direct Action, surprised Mr van Onselen. “It is a sign he is a bit green, I guess,” he said. “In that situation, if you don’t have a strong knowledge, you should at least provide a bit of information, although not quite to the point where you get in

Rudd in Wakefield to sell car package PRIME Minister, Kevin Rudd, was in the Wakefield electorate over the weekend to announce a $2 billion car industry package, New Car Plan for the 2020s. Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, met with Mr Rudd during his visit and welcomed the funding announcement. Mr Champion said he had been in ongoing discussions with colleagues in Treasury and Industry Minister, Kim Carr, on securing the future of Holden at Elizabeth and associated businesses. Under the New Car Plan, the Government will increase support by $500 million to 2020, protecting the 1655 local jobs that rely on the car industry. “Manufacturing is now more important than ever – the car industry creates jobs, drives research and supports other associated industries,” Mr Champion said. “The car industry will play a crucial role in our economy after the mining boom ends and 1655 local jobs will be more secure.” Mr Champion highlighted that Opposition Leader Tony Abbott’s position couldn’t be more different. “On top of cuts to our schools and local hospitals, Mr Abbott will also slash $500 million in car industry support to 2015 and hold a review before deciding whether there will be any assistance at all after 2015,” he said. Under the New Car Plan for the 2020s, Labor will expand Government support for the industry providing $300 million per year on an ongoing basis to the industry, which equates to an additional $500 million from 2016 to 2020. The New Car Plan for the 2020s will be funded from within the existing funding allocation and no new funds will be required for the program until 2018. Mr Champion said the plan’s announcement was not made to help secure a Labor victory in Wakefield at the coming election. “It’s not about saving the campaign but making sure the workers at Holden and the jobs in car manufacturing stay in this state,” he said. Given the Coalition is being widely backed to win the coming election, Mr Champion said he would fight for the plan to be endorsed by the Opposition should Labor lose the leadership. “It is a better policy and I hope they would enter into bipartisan support of the plan with the current government,” he said. In saying that, he refused to admit defeat was imminent on a national scale, vowing to fight for a re-election of the Labor government.

DEBATE moderator and SkyNews journalist, Peter van Onselen, asks a question during Sunday night’s debate telecast. more hot water. “The reason I thought he opened the door for that question, when I asked it, was he had spent the last couple of questions coming back to the carbon tax. “So, all I did was swing around and ask if he could explain the Direct Action policy to me. “I’m pretty sure Nick opened the door to what Direct Action was while he was criticising it, just before I asked the question, so Tom should have just repeated what Nick said it was, without the negative criticism. “Both candidates had notes, so I’m guessing Tom had lots of notes about what was bad about the carbon tax but nothing good about the Coalition’s alternative. “If it was an interview, as opposed to a debate, I would have really burrowed into that one.” Mr van Onselen was confident he conducted the debate in a fair and spirited manner. “From my perspective, in the event that I didn’t rigidly follow the terms of the debate, I followed the spirit of them and 90 per cent of them in terms of structures and times,” he said. “The 10 per cent where I let it freewheel a little bit more for the sake of making it more interesting, that had nothing to do with Tom’s problem. “With the crowd we had there, if I had asked him what is Direct Action and he had given a sensible 20-second response and I tried to do the ‘gotcha’ journalism thing, I would have been heckled. “Half the crowd were his supporters but they all just fell silent when he couldn’t answer it. “All up though, I thought it was a good debate for the audience. “I did allow it to go back and forth a little bit more with question and answers, no one missed out on their opportunity to have their say. “I can understand if you’re one of Tom’s supporters, you’re trying to find an excuse for why he didn’t do well, but that doesn’t hold in regard to the terms of the debate not being followed.”

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Heard! Why the post haste? What’s black and white and red (or should that be read?) all over? The local hotel had a surprise mail delivery last week, when the postie, on his motor bike, raced through the front bar, in one door and out the other, just to get the attention of the local boy in blue, who was in there having lunch, apparently. It worked, but luckily he didn’t get a fine for disturbing the peace! However, he (and his stand-in team manager) probably deserved one for temporarily losing the B Grade footy jumpers recently. Luckily they turned up in time for the match, and not smelling of perfume! • A cultured Navan lady took her shearer husband to Adelaide recently where they enjoyed a David Attenborough exhibition. So impressed was he with this new cultural experience, the shearer is now pestering his wife to take him to see Swan Lake when it’s next in town! Now he’s finally (not finely) cultured, a nice gift of something else cultured – like pearls, could and should, be on the cards for his wife.

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Balaklava resident and Wasleys Primary Schools SSO, Belinda Pringle, and Auburn’s HATS Inc, have both reached the semi finals of 2013 Comuninty Achievement Awards. Belinda was nominated for the Haigh’s Chocolate Career Achievement Award, while HATS was nominated for Prime Super Community Group of the Year Award. Final judging will take place on August 28, when three finalists will be chosen, with winners announced at a dinner on November 1. Rhynie

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‘Avondale’ opens Horizon Christian School’s Family, Fun and Fireworks night is coming up on August 22. There will be stalls, food, fun and the best fireworks display ever! There will be prizes and showbags on offer. Don’t miss it. • PICTURED with showbags and prizes are (from left) rear, Casey Lawrie, Tess Lawson, Kylie Tiller and Rebecca Mudge. Front, Waverley Palmer and Blessing Nyoni.

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As part of Open Gardens Australia, Heather Davey’s “Avondale” garden near Rhynie will be open for visits on August 31 and September 1 from 10am to 4.30pm. Cost is $7, and children under 18 can enter free. The colourful garden will feature thousands of blooming bulbs, and more, so don’t miss out on seeing this magnificent garden.

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Community Theatre Group’s Sensational Shindig in a Starry Setting in July was a great success, but alas, the makeup and dressing up is over for another year. Director Ann Sullivan, will be contacting local community groups soon to see which groups are interested in being recipients of future production proceeds. Proceeds of $1000 from this year’s production were ANN Sullivan presents the cheque to Owen CFS captain, Jim Silkstone, with the crew looking on. presented to Owen CFS. www.plainsproducer.com.au

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Health hub and roads on Family First agenda THE Family First party has claimed rural roads and health should be top of the agenda for the incoming government. Family First candidate for Wakefield, Paul Coombe, announced that if elected, he would fight a fully functioning health hub in the Barossa region. “Health Hubs are vital Paul Coombe if people in rural areas are to receive the same level of health services as city dwellers,” Family First SA Senate candidate, Bob Day said. “Health hubs need to be established to ensure people don’t have to travel to Adelaide all the time for specialized health treatment. “As people get older, their ability to travel is reduced. “If people living in rural areas are to receive the same level of health care as those living in Adelaide, then the Barossa Health Hub will need a full complement of health services. “That includes mental health, suicide prevention and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines as well as the full range of health professionals - doctors, nurses and other allied health workers. “We need to start designing our health system for the benefit of those who use the system, not those who run it. “Rural life is being torn to shreds. In some country towns you have to wait six weeks to see a doctor.” As for roads, whether it’s taking kids to school or taking farm produce to market, good roads are essential, according to Mr Day. “The deterioration of SA’s roads over the past two decades especially in our country areas has been disgraceful – especially considering the amount of money collected in petrol taxes,” he said.

Gold Card care for nuclear war vets THE Australian Greens have announced an election policy that would allow nuclearexposed veterans like Balaklava man, Avon Hudson, to finally receive full health care though the Veterans Gold Card. Australian Greens spokesperson for veterans’ affairs, South Australian Senator Penny Wright, said all Australian soldiers exposed to radiation from British nuclear bomb testing in the 1950s and ‘60s deserved proper care. “The Australian Greens say people like Avon should be able to receive the same health care as other war veterans who experienced combat – that is, automatic eligibility for the Gold Card. “Between 1952 and 1963, more than 16,000 Australian civilians and serviceman were exposed to nuclear fallout when British nuclear weapons were tested. “Since then, so many of these men and their families have reported a range of radiationrelated disorders like leukaemia, multiple miscarriages, cancers and respiratory conditions. “Avon has been a tireless campaigner on this issue since the 1970s and I know how unfair it has been for him and his fellow servicemen to be ignored by the old parties in successive governments. “If we do not act now, we will run out of time to exercise our duty of care to these Australians. “Our nuclear veterans already endure an exhausting round of medical appointments. The Australian Greens say they should not need to continually jump through bureaucratic hoops to prove their illness is radiation-related, time after time. “Together with Greens nuclear spokesperson Scott Ludlam, I am proud to be standing with Avon and other veterans for their right to better care.” Mr Hudson established the Nuclear Veterans Association and is also part of a 290-strong claim to the Human Rights Commission. His application to receive some Federal funding through disability and health programs was recently rejected. The Australian Greens plan would see Australia’s remaining 1,892 nuclear veterans receive the Gold Card for health care paid for by the Department of

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Nuclear war veteran advocate, Avon Hudson. Veterans affairs at a cost of $85 million over four years. The Greens Justice for Nuclear Veterans Initiative can be found here: http://www.greens. org.au/nuclear-veterans.

Manoora receives big boat badge The HMAS Manoora’s ship’s badge will become part of the historical memorabilia on display at the Manoora township institute. Commander Alan Williams of the Royal Australian Navy presented Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council Mayor Allan Aughey with the badge at the August 19 council meeting. Mayor Aughey accepted the badge on behalf of the Manoora community. The Manoora township held Royal Australian Navy Commander Alan Williams presented the badge from the decommissioned HMAS Manoora to Clare a long relationship with its & Gilbert Valleys Mayor, Allan Aughey, who accepted it on navy vessel namesake, until the TSMV/HMAS Manoora was behalf of the Manoora township. decommissioned. It was the second ship to bear this name. Commander Williams explained the significance of the heraldry on the badge which represented the Manoora’s service in both war and peace time. The blue and white colours were for the native translation of Manoora, which means spring, while the axe represented war and the olive branch, peace. “We know that the people of Manoora value their relationship with Manoora the ship and crew, and this is another way of cementing that bond,” Commander Williams said.

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Serious crash near Lochiel POLICE and ambulance crews attended the scene of a two-car crash near Lochiel on Friday, August 16. At about 3.50pm, police were called to the scene about three kilometres south of Lochiel, after reports of the collision. Both of the male drivers suffered serious injuries and were airlifted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Road closures were in place, with all southbound traffic diverted from Lochiel to Balaklava via Blyth. All northbound traffic was diverted via the Copper Coast Highway to Snowtown via Kulpara and Bute.

Local breaks may be linked CLARE Police are investigating two thefts from Watervale and Clare that may be linked. In the early hours of Thursday, August 15, a garden shed at Watervale Primary School was broken into. A ride-on lawnmower, line trimmer, blower-vac and assorted hand tools were stolen. This theft coincides with the theft of a black 10x5 caged trailer with ramp, Victorian registration V28433, from a Clare service station at about the same time. Crime scene examiners have attended and the investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to contact their Clare Police on 8842 2711 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Stone marks Thompson Beach shed opening THOMPSON Beach embraced a touch of Irish folklore recently, with the arrival of the town’s own “Blarney Rock”. The Blarney Rock is based on the concept of the Blarney Stone at Cork, Ireland, which is a stone that according to legend, kissing the stone endows the kisser with ‘the gift of the gab’. A revered stone slab from a cold, misty highland pass was spirited to the town as a testimony to the community’s perseverance, strength of character and enduring faith in community values. The stone slab monument was unveiled by Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, to mark the opening of the Thompson Beach community shed. District Council of Mallala councillor, Steve Jones, said the eternal monolith, created by the forces of nature over time, could be a fitting monument for environmental preservation, endurance and determination that has been shown

Owen Hotel hit by thieves YORKE and Mid North Police are appealing for information in relation to several reports of serious criminal trespass over the past seven days. Included in those was a break at the Owen Hotel, which was entered via a kicked open door. Alcohol and a laptop were taken. If you witnessed the incident, or have information which could assist police with their enquiries, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or visit www.sa.crimestoppers.com.au

AT the Thompson Beach Community Shed opening are (from left) Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion and Thompson Beach Progress Association’s Norm Trestrail. for many years by Thompson Beach residents in achieving a common goal in true community spirit and co-operation. “As the picture of the rock’s erection demonstrates, the ingenuity, tenacity and teamwork I witnessed in the face of what seemed like impossible odds, of lifting a rock weighing tons without the benefit of a lifting crane, was miraculous and evidence to the power of this rock’s legend,” he quipped. “Now, I’m blessed, I was there when we rallied and resurrected this eternal rock, history was made, a legend was born, set in stone. “A touch of this Blarney Rock as you pass could be your entitlement to imagine any possibility, believe it or not!”

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Club looks to bright future Lights and water upgrade will benefit all oval users • From Page 1 Balaklava Football Club (BFC) has been working hard behind the scenes for several years to achieve its aim. It is a lesson in the persistence, preparation and attention to detail required to win a grant application at State or Federal level. BFC secretary, Andrew Lane, and committee member, Mark Heaslip, said the lighting and watering upgrades were two main goals the club set some time ago. “It has been a long-term five-year plan we put together in 2010,” Mr Heaslip said. “At the start of this year, we got serious and put the application in as we thought we had enough money to do it.” The watering system will be fully automated and is expected to utilise water from the Community Wastewater Management Scheme, blended with the bore water. The new lights will shine on the oval on 25-metre high poles, compared to the current 15-metre poles currently standing. They will be arranged based on computer modelling for best light positioning. “We hope to start having one or two night games a year, probably against Mallala, although we haven’t discussed that with them yet,” Mr Lane said. Les Pearson reports: “You can turn the new lights up and down, and more or less lights on, depending on what you need.” Work on both systems will begin in October or November. “It’s a combination because we’re trenching the cabling first but we’ll do the watering at the same time,” Mr Heaslip said. “The main thing is to get all the wiring done while the oval is ripped up and trenches are in there, so we can get is all done without (continuing to) rip up the oval,” Mr Lane added. Balaklava Football Club president, Peter Allen, was thrilled with the grant application’s success. “They put a lot of man hours into it and it’s great to see it has come to fruition now,” he said. “It’s going to be beneficial for the whole community, I think. “We should be able to host more events and hopefully, night football matches. “It is a long term investment and hopefully it can see us out for the next 30 years or so.” Compiling the application was a challenge but highly rewarding in the end. “We had to get a lot of letters of support and things like that, so it was a fairly big project, putting the

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application together,” Mr Lane said. “It was a big wad of material we sent off but we wholeheartedly wanted to make it work, so we made sure we put in all the effort to get it done and we were successful in our first attempt,” Mr Heaslip added. “There’s a lot of people who use this oval, hockey, cricket, football, show, so it was a big benefit for the wider community. “All the other clubs, such as the cricket club and the Show Society, are right behind it.

MANY hands make light work. At Balaklava oval are (from left) BFC secretary, Andrew Lane, president, Peter Allen and and committee member, Mark Heaslip. “Council said it supported us 100 per cent but couldn’t help us financially, because of its budget. “Thanks to everyone who put in their support for our project. “Community support was great, from councils, clubs, schools, everyone got behind it.” The total project cost is about $250,000. “We need to do it over summer to have the oval repaired in time for football,” Mr Heaslip said. “It shouldn’t take too long and it

has to happen at some stage.” Other items in the club’s plan include installing a grandstand for the netball club and sealing the carpark. The next round of the CRSFP will have $6,958,000 available. Applications opened on August 17. For more information on both programs and other support for the sport and active recreation sector provided by the Office for Recreation and Sport visit www.recsport. sa.gov.au.

LOCAL GRANT RECIPIENTS CRSFP grants Balaklava Football Club Inc – to install an oval watering system and upgrade oval lighting for the Balaklava Football and Netball Club at the Ralli Sport and Recreation Park, Balaklava, $100,000. Lochiel Progress Association Inc – to redevelop the clubroom and change room facilities at the Lochiel Recreation Reserve, Lochiel, $100,000. Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council – to develop an all-weather walking and cycling trail linking the Rattler Trail to the Rhynie railway station and township located in Rhynie, $18,848. Wakefield Regional Council – to review the Yorke Regional Sport, Recreation and Open Space Strategy $15,000. The Riesling Trail Inc – upgrade access and signage for the Riesling Trail, Auburn, $6500. Phoenix Target Rifle Club – upgrade access to clubrooms located at Lower Light, $3000. Active Clubs Program Blyth Snowtown Football Club Inc – ground maintenance equipment, $1500. Clare Touch Association Inc – uniforms, equipment $1500. Long Plains Netball Club – club promotion, uniforms $1500. Virginia Football Club – club development planning/program, hardship subsidies, $2000. Wasleys Cricket Club – ground maintenance equipment, sport equipment, $3926. Watervale Bowling Club – sport equipment, $1500.

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Keeping beautiful still a big challenge Keep Australia Beautiful Week kicked off on Monday, with a new public awareness campaign and the release of the National Litter Index (NLI), showing a drop in litter by both item (3.4 per cent) and volume (1.8 per cent) over the past year. Since the start of the NLI eight years ago, an overall 20 per cent reduction in items and 31per cent reduction by volume have been achieved. Despite the positive national results, there is still more work to be done, says Keep Australia Beautiful, with many states still lagging behind Victoria, which bolstered the national figures with an above-average 17 per cent reduction by item and 13 per cent reduction by volume over the past year. A small reduction in litter items and volume was achieved in SA, where no major changes were recorded but a small overall item reduction was achieved due to small decreases at car parks, industrial, residential, retail and recreational park sites. Volume was down overall, again primarily due to car parks and industrial sites. SA also reported most litter item types were down, resulting in the overall decrease by item, whilst the overall volume decreased mainly due to a very positive reduction in illegal dumping. According to Don Chambers, national chairman of Keep Australia Beautiful, Victoria’s approach to litter prevention clearly was working. Victoria achieved a reduction of almost 60 per cent in both litter items and volume over the past eight years, “A holistic approach encompassing education and awareness campaigns, community engagement programs, great bin infrastructure that is well placed and well serviced, as well as various enforcement activities, demonstrates best practice and a cooperative attitude that engages community, government and business,” Mr Chambers said. “We congratulate the state of Victoria on an exceptional outcome due to their long-term, bipartisan and co-operative strategies on litter prevention.” The results show Tasmania recorded the highest amount of litter by item, 48 per cent above the national average, followed by Queensland. Both recorded a drop on the previous year. In terms of volume, WA topped the list at 71 per cent above the national average. A positive decline at industrial sites and in illegal dumping, could be attributed to their zero tolerance policy and tougher new penalties.

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Louise Michael reports: Many Australians are turning to “op shops” for clothing, but sometimes the quality of donated items is not what it should be. National Op Shop Week, fromAugust 25 to September 1, is aiming to boost good quality and acceptable donations to charity op shops. Charity op shops include Vinnies, Salvos, Red Cross, The Smith Family, Lifeline, Anglicare, RSPCA and many more. In our local district, we have numerous op shops, including Balaklava’s Swap Shop and a Vinnies box for Gawler Vinnies, Two Wells Uniting Church op shop, and in September, one will open in Saddleworth. Balaklava’s Swap Shop, which has been running for more than 16 years, is always grateful to receive good quality clothing. “The items we receive are generally quite good, but we get the odd bag that isn’t,” said Swap Shop day manager and volunteer, Lyn McPharlin. “We take out the very best cloth-

Balaklava Swap Shop volunteers, Bruce and Judith Moffatt and Ray McDonald, sort through items for sale.

Get out your ‘glad rags’ for charities ing for the shop, and other good clothing gets sent to missions, and anything really bad, gets thrown out.” “We have been blessed to receive mostly good quality items, which has enabled us to allocate some profits to different charities twice a year,” said Lyn. Many charity and community groups around Australia are funded by the income earned from charity op shops and clothing bins such as Vinnies bins. The Swap Shop, operated by Balaklava Church of Christ, is no different. “In April, we give to outside charities, and

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in October we give to local community and church groups.” Lyn said. “For a number of years now, we have given about $40,000 per annum to charities and groups.” Like most op shops, the Swap Shop is staffed by volunteers, who sort our many bags of clothing every day. Having to go through bags of what could be rubbish is time consuming, and as part of National Op Shop Week, people are asked to think about what items they “donate” to op shops. “Do something positive for those in need, who need to save money to spend on essentials,” said Jon Dee, the brainchild of National Op Shop Week. To help op shops from running short of stock for people in need of affordable and good clothing, have a clean out of your wardrobe, and decide if the clothing is really good quality or perhaps something more for the rag bag. You can help your community at the same time, so it’s a win-win situation for everyone.

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Special day for Vietnam veterans Brinkworth-Koolunga-Yacka RSL Sub Branch held its annual Vietnam Veterans Day last Sunday. The service was conducted by club president, Nick Hart, with five veterans and about 40 people attending from 11am. A free sausage sizzle was provided after ther service, with the day winding up around 2.30 pm with everyone having a wonderful time. President Nick Hart on behalf of RSL members thanked everyone who made the effort to attend. He also praised members who helped make the day happen. RIGHT: RSL members Chris Ballantyne (left) and Steve Welke. Plains Producer, Wednesday, August 21, 2013

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Harley sees funny side of renovating Harley Breen is coming to Auburn to talk about building and renovating. But this is not just for home handy people! One of Australia’s most natural comic talents, Harley will be relating his renovation observations in “I Heart Bunnings” at Auburn’s HATS cultural centre at 7.30pm on Tuesday, September 3. The show is part of an eighttown regional tour as part of the “Shows on the Road” program supported by Country Arts SA. The program is aimed at providing the opportunity for local communities to access professional touring performances. Harley is a winner of the 2011 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Comics’ Choice award. Material for his show stems from his two brothers, both carpenters by trade. He’s not. But Harley likes going to hardware stores to look at things he could make if his brothers were around to fix them. “I was always the clown at home. I have an imagination head, not a practical head,” Harley said. “I Heart Bunnings” is stand-up comedy at its best, packed with laughs about the woes of carpentry and the highs and lows of sibling rivalry. • Bookings through HATS, phone 8849 2420, and at Cogwebs Hub Cafe, Auburn and Closet and Robe, Clare. Warning: adult language and content Tickets: $25 Groups of six or more, $22 each.

Another top post for Schaefer CLARE-based Caroline Schaefer – the first woman in Australia to be appointed a Primary Industries minister – will become the new presiding member of the Native Vegetation Council (NVC) She was one of three highly credentialed South Australian women appointed to key positions on South Australia’s Native Vegetation Council and the Board of SA Water. Sustainability, Environment and Conservation Minister, Ian Hunter, made the announcement last week. Ms Schaefer also serves as presiding member for the Northern and Yorke Natural Resource Management board. NYNRM is moving from its Crystal Brook office to be fully operational from August 31 in Clare at the newly-established Natural Resources Centre. (See separate story). Sue Filby and Carolyn

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Caroline links Native Vegetation Council with NYNRM role has represented regional South Australians on a range of committees and boards,” Mr Hunter said. “Since 2010 Caroline has also been the presiding member of the Northern and York NRM board. She is an ideal candidate to lead the NVC for the next two years. “Sue Filby was the first female general manager of ETSA Utilities, South Australia’s electricity distributor, and has held various other senior executive positions across government. “Carolyn Pickles has an outstanding history of public service, including as a member of South Australia’s Legislative Council for 17 years. In 1994, Ms Pickles became the Leader of

the Labor Opposition in the Legislative Council – the first woman to lead a major political party in the South Australian Parliament. Mr Hunter also announced other important appointments to the NVC and the SA Water board. Dr Bruce Munday, Kym McHugh, Maurice Roche, Emie Borthwick, and Penny Paton have

been appointed council members, with their terms beginning on September 3. Joe Keynes, Dr Helen Macdonald, Jeanette Gellard, Roger Farley, and Roger Wickes have been appointed deputy council members. Sybella Blencowe has been reappointed to the board of SA Water. She has served on the board since 2008.

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A transition of Northern and Yorke Natural Resources management (NRM) services from its Crystal Brook office to the newly-established Natural Resources Centre in Clare will be complete on August 31. The Clare centre provides a one-stop-shop for customers seeking a broad range of natural resources management services and information including land, pest and water management, national parks information, and wildlife and environment services. About $27,000 per year will be saved from the move, to be redirected into on-ground projects such as pest management, landholder engagement or community engagement. • NYNRM has appointed Trevor Naismith as its new regional manager from Monday. Mr Naismith brings a broad range of expertise, having previously worked to establish important natural resource management initiatives in this region. More recently he served as regional manager for both the Alinytjara Wilurara region and the South Australian Arid Lands region.

Community, volunteer grants AS reported in the Plains Producer last week, NYNRM secured $128,000 in grant funding for district projects through Natural Resource Management Community Grants and Volunteer Support Grants. The grants are an initiative of the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources with a total of $1.5 million delivered to 106 projects. A complete list of the funded projects is available at http://www.nrm.sa.gov.au/Funding.aspx.

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16 14 19 WEATHER FORECAST Chance of Rain Fog Sunny Outlook: Isolated showers over the southern coastal districts, contracting south and clearing on Sunday. Isolated showers developing in the west on Monday. MID NORTH DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the west early in the morning. Scattered showers in the south from the early afternoon, extending throughout during the late afternoon and evening. Wind west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h, increasing to 25 to 30 km/h in the morning, then easing to 20 to 25 km/h. Thursday: Partly cloudy. Scattered showers about and west of the ranges. Isolated showers elsewhere. Wind westerly 15 to 20 km/h, increasing to 25 to 30 km/h during the morning. Friday: Cloudy. Isolated showers until evening. Wind westerly 20 to 30 km/h. YORKE PENINSULA DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the north early in the morning. Isolated showers in the south extending throughout late morning then increasing to scattered showers during the afternoon. The chance of isolated thunderstorms in the south at night. Wind

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WARNINGS Information at www.bom.gov.au/weather or 1300 659 215 (Local call cost) STATE Wednesday: Isolated showers extending over the agricultural area and south of the Pastoral districts, increasing to scattered showers over the southern agricultural area during the afternoon and evening. Cool in the south, grading to mild in the north. Moderate to fresh northwest wind, turning southwest in the west. Thursday: Isolated showers over the agricultural area and south of the Pastoral districts, tending scattered over the southern agricultural area. Cool in the south, grading to mild in the north. Moderate to fresh west to southwest wind. Friday: Isolated showers over the agricultural area and south of the Pastoral districts, scattered over the southern coasts and ranges in the morning, contracting southwards to the southern agricultural area in the evening. Cool in the south grading to mild in the north and west. Moderate to fresh west to southwest wind, tending light to moderate south to southwest in the north.

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northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h increasing to 25 to 35 km/h in the morning then turning westerly 20 to 30 km/h in the late afternoon. Thursday: Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Wind westerly 25 to 35 km/h. Friday: Cloudy. Isolated showers until evening. Wind westerly 20 to 30 km/h. MOUNT LOFTY RANGES DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Cloudy. Patchy fog near the Barossa Valley early in the morning. Isolated showers, increasing to scattered showers during the afternoon. The chance of isolated thunderstorms about the southern Fleurieu Peninsula at night. Wind northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h increasing to 25 to 35 km/h in the morning then turning westerly 20 to 30 km/h in the evening. Thursday: Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Wind westerly 25 to 35 km/h. Friday: Cloudy. Scattered showers, easing to isolated showers by afternoon. Wind westerly 20 to 30 km/h becoming light during the evening. GULF ST VINCENT Wednesday: Winds: Northwesterly 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to 20 knots during the morning, increasing to 20 to 25 knots from mid afternoon, turning westerly 15 to 20 knots during the evening. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres during the morning. Swell: Southwesterly below 0.5 metres. Weather: The chance of isolated thunderstorms south of Port Vincent to Brighton at night. Thursday: Winds: West to southwesterly 15 to 20 knots. Seas: 1 to 2 metres. Swell: West to southwesterly below 0.5 metres. To 9am August 20, 2013

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NEWS v District Louise Michael reports:

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STAFF at the small primary school at Auburn are leading the way in teaching excellence and innovation. Primary teacher, Susan Prince, and Early Years teacher, Beth Croughan, have both been named as finalists in the 2013 SA Teaching Awards. These awards follow the Plains Producer story on August 7 on another teacher at Auburn, Sonja Marchant, who won a Commonwealth Bank Foundation Teaching Award. For both Susan and Beth, this was the first time they had been nominated for the teaching awards. Principal, Mark Vincent, said the nomination process was done by parents, which showed how highly regarded and respected his staff were. “DECD called for nominations from parents, and it’s a good process which recognises highly dedicated, motivated and hard working teachers,” he said. “We are very lucky here to have such motivated staff, in Susan and Beth, and also as previously reported, Sonja, who make this school such a positive place to work.” Both Beth and Susan have taught at Auburn for more than 20 years and were honoured and surprised to be nominated. “There are many other worthy teachers around, but it’s an honour to be recognised,” said Beth. Beth teaches Reception to Year 1, and Susan teaches Years 2 - 4. Bother teachers have been involved in the school’s literacy and numeracy programs, and say it’s vital to keep communication lines with parents, teachers and students, open. “We are trusted to give our students the best possible start

Grain tour to take in local region Grain growers’ research priorities and local industry issues are about to be brought to the immediate attention of the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s Southern Regional Panel. Panel members will be travelling throughout South Australia and other states during their annual spring tour of growers’ properties, research facilities and trial sites. They will also be meeting with farming systems groups, researchers and farm advisers. The tour, from Monday, September 2, to Friday, September 6, will provide panel members with critical insights into the research, development and extension needs and requirements of the southern cropping industry. The panel will be split into three separate touring parties to maximise geographical coverage and stakeholder contact during the week. Each touring group will focus on a designated agroecological zone: low, medium and high rainfall zone/ irrigation. The low rainfall zone tour will comprise visits to: SA – Mallala, Pinery, Port Germein, Willowie, Orroroo, Kimba, Buckleboo, Tuckey, Arno Bay, Wharminda, Murlong, Lock, Warramboo, Wudinna, Minnipa and Mudamuckla. The medium rainfall zone tour will comprise visits to: SA – Pinery, Mallala, Balaklava, Hart, Clare, Tarlee, University of SA (Mawson Lakes), the Waite research precinct in Adelaide, Keith, Sherwood; Victoria – Horsham and Longerenong. Panel chair Keith Pengilley, pictured, said the annual spring tour was one of the most important activities undertaken by the panel. “The tour provides panel members with a valuable opportunity to interact directly with farming systems groups and grain growers on-farm,” Mr Pengilley said. “This contact allows members to get a greater handle on local issues, which means we can make better informed recommendations and decisions about research priorities. “This will be the first spring tour for three new panel members – Rob Sonogan from Swan Hill in Victoria, Geoff McLeod from Finley in NSW and Mark Stanley from Port Lincoln in SA – so the tour takes on even greater importance for them in terms of familiarisation with issues in other regions.”

TEACHERS Beth Croughan (left) and Sue Prince say it’s an honour to be recognised.

Chalk up another top effort from Auburn primary to their education and future, so we work closely with parents to see progress in their children.” “We make programs for children with learning difficulties, and also seek advice from other professionals, and know no-one is ever too old to learn,” said Beth. “While the staff have been here for a number of years, they are confident in looking to improve their teaching methods, and as such are incredibly high level practitioners who, amongst other things, run an extremely effective numeracy and literacy program,” said Mark. Beth and Susan will join 69 other regional winners across seven categories who will go on to contest the state awards. They were selected from 1932 nominations across SA public schools and preschools. State award winners will be announced at a dinner and ceremony in Adelaide on Friday, October 4, receiving up to $20,000 to support their professional development.

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Tell your story for Red Cross centenary Ninety nine years ago, just after the outbreak of World War I, Red Cross began its humanitarian work in Australia, with volunteers putting together comfort parcels for soldiers. Nearly a century later, Red Cross has found a place in the hearts and minds of most Australians and we are thrilled to launch a major project to kick off our centenary celebrations. We’re collecting the personal stories of the people who have shared in a remarkable history: the power of humanity in action. My Red Cross story dates back to 1915. My family received a letter from Red Cross informing them of the sad news that my grandfather’s brother had been killed in Gallipoli. The Ag Bureau has extended its Peter Olsen Fellowship and Rural Youth Bursary application dates until September 16, providing more young South Aussies working in rural industries with unlimited possibilities to foster their ideas. “We are calling on extra candidates to enhance their creativity and career by trusting their own abilities in what they can achieve through this opportunity,” said advisory board member and awards co-ordinator Yvonne Correll. Both awards of $8,000 for the FelI still have the letter and cherish it as it represents a piece of my family’s history. For many people Red Cross has become a part of their family’s history too. Since its beginnings on August 13, 1914 Red Cross has grown to be at the forefront of reconnecting families torn apart by war and conflict, helping older Australians to remain living independently in their own homes, helping people with mental illness reconnect with their communities, helping school kids get a healthy breakfast before they start their school day and much much more. Red Cross has become the world’s largest humanitarian organisation through the simple yet powerful act of people helping people. Now is the time for generations of volunteers, members and supporters, the thousands of people who have helped and been helped by Red Cross, both in Australia and overseas, to tell their own stories in their own words, in their own ways. Our Centenary Story Collection website allows you to read, watch or listen to sample stories, and then upload your own words, photos, audio and video recollections directly to the site. These stories will form the heart of the centenary website when it’s launched in 2014. Make sure your story, or the story of your loved ones, is part of it. Please visit redcross.org.au/centenary and share in our Centenary celebrations. Robert Tickner, CEO Australian Red Cross industry career.” Selection is majorly based on the applicant’s passion for their area of interest. Previous years’ winners have taken their ideas overseas for exploration to destinations such as Europe and the United States, displaying the scope of these awards for your career and your community in the long term. • For enquiries, visit the Agricultural Bureau of South Australia website, www.agbureau.com.au or call 8165 3221.

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Top tyre advice for farmers LOCAL farmers took the opportunity to learn more about how to get the most out of tyres on their large machinery at an agriculture information session, hosted by Goodyear Balaklava last Wednesday night. Goodyear Balaklava store manager, Rob Giles, said a common issue with growers was they often travelled faster than they should with loaded machinery. “This in turn puts undue strain on tyres, causing them to wear or deteriorate at a quicker rate. “It is a problem we have and we’re trying to provide ongoing education on it,” Rob said. “It will be a hard issue to cut out all together.” Rob said machinery dealers would often be up to speed with the capabilities of the respective pieces of machinery they were selling but tyres on those vehicles and implements tended to be often left out of the equation. About 30 people in total attended the information session. “We’re pretty happy with that. Obviously we’d have loved more but at the end of the night, it ended up being a good sized crowd,” Rob said. There could be follow up agriculture information sessions in the near future, although finding the ideal time to do them could prove tough. “It’s just a case of timing it right, with farmers so busy,” Rob said.

TOP RIGHT: Murray Smith, Balaklava, Paul Daniel, Paskeville chat to Goodyear account manager, Peter Saker. LEFT: The Goodyear team, Chris Blott (Kadina store), Rob Giles, Roly and Jenny Francis (Balaklava store), with Peter Saker and Tim Rice.

Ewan Edwards, Lyndon Smith, Wilf Gregor with Chris Blott of the Kadina Goodyear store. BELOW: Goodyear store manager, Rob Giles, with Trent and Luke Gregor.

Researchers promise ‘new era’ for barley The University of Adelaide will invest more than $10 million over the next five years in its barley breeding program, promising longterm benefit for farmers with better and faster new varieties Over time, the University will be looking to strengthen and expand sections of the program with investments from other parties. The investment – including barley breeding royalties – is the result of constructive negotiations between the University and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) to ensure the end of the GRDC’s long-term investment in the University’s barley breeding program carries positive benefits to grains growers and to the grains industry more broadly. “The University’s barley breeding program is the largest and most successful in Australia,. This agreement will help ensure continued delivery of high-performing barley varieties that offer even greater benefits for barley growers,” said Professor Mike Wilkinson, Waite Research Institute director and head of the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine. “This investment will help us build on current research strengths to bring the latest cuttingedge science into our barley breeding efforts. Our fundamental aim is to achieve step changes in barley variety improvement.” “Our new barley breeding centre will be more closely linked with teaching programs with more emphasis on educating the plant breeders and agricultural scientists of the future.” Since the launch in 1968 of the hugely successful barley Clipper, University of Adelaidebred varieties have accounted for more than 50 per cent of national barley production. Barley breeding targets have included each major production and market segment including notable feed varieties Galleon, Barque, Maritime, Fleet and Fathom, as well as leading malting varieties Schooner, Sloop, SloopSA, Flagship, Commander and this year’s new commercial variety Navigator. “The University of Adelaide’s barley breeding program is recognised internationally,” Professor Wilkinson said.

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NEWS v Gilbert Valley schools combine to try new national program

n MAKING mushrooms – Saddleworth primary students (from left) Kaylee Noble, Ambrose Condon, RDHS home economics teacher Diane Allen, Emma Talbot and Rebecca Lockwood and ABOVE, Mighty Mushroom visits Saddleworth and BELOW, Riverton schools.

Mushrooms in a class of their own Are you in the dark about how powerful mushrooms are? Students at Riverton & District High School (RDHS) aren’t. They are undertaking an exciting national pilot program as SA representatives, titled “The Power of Mushrooms in Classrooms” run by Australian Mushroom Growers. RDHS is co-ordinating the program with its feeder primary schools, Hamley Bridge, Auburn, Manoora, Riverton and Saddleworth. The program was initially trialled in Star of the Sea School in Adelaide, and due to its success, is now being trialled in a country school, Riverton. RDHS home economics teacher, Diane Allen, said it was great to understand the science behind growing mushrooms. “The program promotes students’ understanding and willingness to try new things, and we are educating teachers and children about the program,” she said. “Saddleworth students already do a fair bit of gardening, and growing and preparing food, so this is another good thing for them to try.” Schools involved have been given special mushroom kits – “farm beds” – prepared by local mushroom growers, to allow students to grow mushrooms and learn about them in a classroom environment. Students will also have the opportunity to cook with them throughout the program. “Students are required to investigate Louise Michael reports: and gain a better understanding of mushrooms and the environment necessary to grow them,” said Diane. Mushroom Growers general manager, Greg Seymour, said the intention was to introduce children to mushroom growing in a fun, hands-on manner. “The great thing is that the feedback from the teachers and children has been overwhelmingly positive as they are excited to get involved and learn more about the way in which mushrooms are grown and their role in a healthy diet.” Mr Seymour said the program was linked to a wide variety of subject areas including science, maths, literacy, arts and community. At the conclusion of the program, students will be given a bag of mushrooms, accompanied by a recipe leaflet and health information, to take home just in time for Father’s Day! Students at the feeder primary schools and RDHS received a visit on Friday, August 9, from Mighty Mushroom and Mushrooms Australia SA representative, Jane Allen, who introduced the program to staff and students. “We are very excited about the program and the kids seem very excited about it too,” said Diane. Mushrooms have more protein than most vegetables. So rather than five serves of vegetables per day, try four plus one of mushrooms!

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Conservation park expands ... but surprise as plan swallows more coast Clinton Conservation Park is set to triple in size under an extension proposed by the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR). Clinton Conservation Park is located at the head of Gulf St Vincent, around Port Wakefield and Port Clinton. It is low-lying, coastal fringe habitat, featuring mangroves, samphire communities and large areas of intertidal mudflats. Coastal saltmarsh communities are vital to marine and terrestrial fauna as feeding, nursery, roosting and breeding habitat. The park is currently 1900ha. Under the proposed extension, another 3410ha would be added, plus adjacent land to the low-water mark. The extension came as a surprise to Member for Goyder, Steven Griffiths, who was disappointed to find out about the change through a third hand conversation. “The size of the increase is amazing,” Mr Griffiths said. He was not alone in being left out of the consultation phase, with Port Wakefield Community Management Committee also out of the loop. A letter from the department is understood to have been sent to a former representative of the Port Les Pearson reports: Wakefield CMC and the group never received the correspondence. With the consultation phase ending on August 23, Mr Griffiths felt it was cause for concern. “The fact the department hasn’t consulted with the local community group directly is worrying,” he said. A department spokesperson said the consultation phase started last month. “The Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources began consultation on the proposed park expansion in March 2013, meeting with representatives from Wakefield Regional Council,” the spokesperson said. “Consultation letters were sent to council and other stakeholders in the region in July, seeking comments by August 23. “Favourable responses have been received from a number of stakeholders.” Mr Griffiths has since contacted Environment Minister, Ian Hunter, in a bid to extend the public consultation process. “I think most people support an extension of the park but the scope of its potential impacts are unknown at this stage,” he said. “I’m not completely against

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what the department is proposing, I just think people need to be told properly.” The long-promised Wakefield Waters development, which has had major development status since 2007, could also be jeopardised under the park extension. DEWNR claimed the extension was more than warranted.

“The area has high biodiversity value, but this may not be evident to everyone,” a spokesperson said. “Samphire flats are low lying and can appear degraded, but the area supports nearly 20 bird species, including resident migratory seabirds such as the vulnerable fairy tern and subtropical and temperate coastal saltmarsh communities

that are currently being listed as vulnerable. “The coastal wetlands are also recognised as being of national importance as feeding and resting habitat for migratory shorebirds, and as critical nursery areas for marine species.” It is proposed to add the land to the park by the end of the year.

South Australia’s On The Run is looking forward to opening in Two Wells. On The Run will be coming to Two Wells this week. After closing temporarily for a few days on Wednesday 21st of August to undergo a ‘winter face lift’ it will re-open as On The Run Two Wells. The store will be open 24 hours and will continue to sell a large range of your favourite products, as well as a few new items we hope you will enjoy, at great prices. On The Run is a proud South Australian family business. established in 1984 with a single BP service station in Adelaide, it has grown to over 80 locations and we only operate in South Australia. On The Run’s General Manager Michaela Webster said “We are looking forward to meeting and being part of the community in Two Wells, and working with Ashleigh and the team”.

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Fine dining and entertainment If you are looking to dine out, you can’t go past Sir James Fergusson Hotel at Tarlee. Lunch and dinner is available from Tuesday to Sunday with weekly meal specials, including Thai prawn and pumpkin soup, curries, lasagne and home made pies, starting from just $10. Or you might like to order from the wide range of foods on the menu. The hotel uses only the best country quality beef, and caters for everyone’s taste with a wide range of fish, seafood and chicken dishes. Acoustic duo, “Thorn and Rose” perform on the first Friday of the month, and on September 22 a live band will perform in the outdoor “Garden of Beer.” Summer will bring outdoor barbecues and bands – and if you are looking to hold a business or private function, the dining room, which holds 36, is available, as is the outdoor garden.

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Post Office a community hub Tarlee Post Office does more than just sort and deliver mail for its customers. It also sells stationery and local papers, including The Plains Producer, and is a booking agent for the Tarlee Hall, Gawler Drycleaners and shoe repairs. The Post Office is a major sponsor of Tarlee’s Country Markets, Dog Trials, and the upcoming SALA “Tarlee Talents” on August 24 and 25. Postmaster, John Robbins, is very community minded and is keen for the town to prosper. He would like to congratulate Natasha, Phil and the team on reviving Tarlee Takeout, which is great for the town. The post office has been serving the Tarlee community for seven years. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 12 noon, and Saturday 8am to 10am.

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30 years of Men’s hockey Clare & District Hockey Association (CDHA) celebrated 30 years of the Men’s competition last Saturday. Before 1983, the CDHA consisted of a Mid North women’s competition with the increasing interest of a Men’s competition. Men had to travel to the Barossa to play hockey. With the assistance of some enthusiastic people, in 1983 saw the introduction of four Men’s teams – Clare High, Springstown, Gillentown and Donnybrook. It spiced up the association and created a new dimension. Subs were $30 for working players and $10 for non-working players! The Men’s teams were very competitive, participating in many surrounding carnivals. The CDHA dominated in many of these competitions for years. As time passed, the Men’s competition fluctuated with nine being

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the highest number of teams. The association invited past and present players to enjoy Saturday’s competition at Clare. Some of those past players were brave enough to join in on a Men’s game. Some interesting uniforms, extra rain, mud and fast padding up, gave way for a great spectator game. There were smiles and laughs on the sideline, some quick subbing and short bursts; but the skills and passion were still there. With many of the past players being from Burra, it was quite fitting that their uniforms became the lovely brown colour…from mud! An open dinner was held at the Bentleys Hotel at the conlusion of the day – a great opportunity for past and present members to catch up and exchange notes. Memorabilia was a popular discussion point with photos, newspaper clippings and shields on view.

From retirement (from left) David Forrest, Trevor Allen, Andrew ‘Chardy’ Chard, Laurence Ryan, Damian ‘Plod’ Giles, Mark ‘Harvs’ Harvey, Shaun ‘Dolly’ Dollman, Paul Williams, Brenton ‘Mengo’ Mengersen and Jason ‘Digby’ Taylor (kneeling).

BALAKLAVA Men’s team after a wet game and a draw with Donnybrook, from left: Tim Heslop, Samuel Tiller, Lee Cunningham, James Manuel, Ben Hall, Dean Fitzpatrick, Jordan Hamann, Luke Greenshields, Mark Pannell, Kevin Marriott and Gib Palmer.

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MAIN IMAGE: Jordan Hamann, Balaklava, dribbles around his Donnybrook opponent. INSET: Lee Cunningham in action for Balaklava.

Matches played at Clare on Saturday. Under 14 Donnybrook 2 goals def Balaklava 0 Goals: Owen Jenner, Isabel Price. Best: Don – Fletcher Thomas, Max Price, Owen Jenner; Bal – Mitchell Lawrie, Isaac Hamann, Nathan Shepherd. Springstown 13 def Burra 0 Goals: James Forrest 5, Will Price 3, Peter Cornwell 3, Jack Goodwin 2. Best: Spr – Will Price, James Forrest, Peter Cornwell; Bur – Jasper Weatherstone, Sacha Weatherstone, Nick Haddow. Under 18 Donnybrook 4 def Springstown 2 Goals: Don – Josh Nourse 3, Max Price; Spr – Peter Cornwell, Austin Duncan-Reid. Best: Don – Josh Nourse, Josh Tilbrook, Max Price; Spr – Peter Cornwell, Austin Duncan-Reid, Will Price. Burra 5 def Balaklava 0

Goals: Jake Dolphin 2, Lachie Haddow 2, Neil Maxted. Best: Bur – Lachie Haddow, Neil Maxted, Alex Catt; Bal – Jesse Shepherd, Tim Heslop, Brock Hamann. Men Donnybrook 1 goal drew with Balaklava 1 Goals: Don – Mark Bal: Ben Hall. Best: Don – Mark Telfer, Jason Fischer, Laurence Ryan; Bal – Sam Tiller, Lee Cunningham, Luke Greenshields. Springstown 3 def Riverton 1 Goals: Spr – Luke Burge, Henk Venter, Peter Cornwell; Riv – Morgan Clark-Dollman. Best: Spr – Luke Burge, Henk Venter, Tom Forrest; Riv – Josh Nourse, Neil Maxted, Jake Dolphin. Semi finals Under 14 – Springstown (1) v Donnybrook (2); Balaklava (3) v Burra (4) Under 18 – Burra (1) v Donnybrook (2; Balaklava (3) v Springstown (4) Men – Springstown (1) v Balaklava (2); Riverton (3) v Donnybrook (4)

Finals this week at Clare

Young players build skills at junior carnival UNDER 18 Boys, back from left: Ben Fuller (coach), Josh Nourse, Alex Catt, Tom Forrest, Mitchell Clarke Front: Neil Maxted, Peter Cornwell, Josh Megson, Jake Dolphin, Austin Duncan-Reid, and Sasha Wetherstone (goalie). It was a big weekend of hockey – along with the 30th Anniversary celebration for the Clare & District Men’s hockey competition, the annual Junior Hockey Carnival was played at Port Pirie on Sunday. CDHA nominated an under 14 team and an under 18 boys’ team, with all clubs having the opportunity to be involved. CDHA worked with the Yorkes girls to provide Karri Tomas, Sophie Haines, Morgan DollmanClarke and Jasmine Rokov with the opportunity to play in this carnival. It is always a great experience for young players. The unknown competition, working together and understanding your team and the interaction is invaluable. Games were a flat 20 minutes with a 10 minute warm up. With six games played in total, some being back to back, energy levels were depleted at the end of the day. The under 18 team was coached by Ben Fuller. With only 10 players showing on the day, there was no confusion of subbing! These boys put in a huge effort. The competition was fast and strong. For some, a highlight was to play two games on turf. While coming away with one draw and many defeats, these boys should be proud of their efforts, sportsmanship and conduct. Each and every player put in 110 per cent effort for the whole day. The under 14 team was coached by Jayne Price and comprised a healthy line up of 12 enthusiastic boys. It did not take long for these boys to show their teamwork skills. The day was packed with good hockey, narrow misses, dictating, chasing, “oohs” and “ahs”. The emphasis was to be the first to the ball, man up and take two seconds to think. After the six games played – three wins, one draw and two losses, CDHA was sitting equal second on the ladder but with a goal difference to determine who went through to the finals, CDHA missed out by two goals! Clare & District Hockey Association thanked Adrian and Josh Nourse for being the team umpires for the day, and also Sarah Forrest for helping and supporting Jasmine Rokov – wishing Jasmine a speedy recovery. Players and parents are commended for committing to a great day – regardless of the sport, carnivals are a fantastic way to develop player skills.

UNDER 14 Boys, back from left: Fletcher Thomas, Owen Jenner, Nick Haddow, Jarrod Clarke, Ryley Mullan, Thomas Lymburn, Front: Max Price, Jasper Wetherstone, Mitchell Laurie, James Forrest, Will Pitt and Will Price.

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Close games as finals loom Courtside BESIDES a big first quarter, Hummocks and Balaklava were more evenly matched than in previous rounds. Hamley also had to push hard to stay ahead of Mallala, the final score not giving credit to the tight tussle that was fought. Two Wells and Long Plains also had a very competitive game, winning by seven against Long Plains. Hummocks 46 def Balaklava 36 Hummocks had a huge first quarter, 16 goals to eight. The following quarters were much closer, but Balaklava couldn’t close the gap and Hummocks won by 10. A1 APNA review with Merridy Manuel

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Playing coach, Sam Nicholls, complimented Balak saying they were much improved. However, she also felt her team was a bit off the mark with Beth Reid still not 100 per cent and coming off in the last quarter. “Beth Reid was still recovering and couldn’t make it through the game.” Beth was replaced by Ashleigh Williams. Lisa Powell played for Emily Wandel at WD who had a week off. Best player was Sarah Young, again! Considering three of the four quarters were close, Balaklava coach, Carolyn Michael, was pleased with her team.

JESS Walker-Smith, Two Wells and Amber O’Brien, Long Plains compete for the ball during Saturday’s A2 game at Long Plains.

“The girls improved their defensive pressure and made better choices with the ball after the first quarter. “Sally (Arbon) deservedly got best; she worked hard and played four strong quarters against a quality defender in Bonnie Nicholls.”

Quarter scores (HWEBal): first 16-8, second 27-17, third 37-29, final 26-36. Hamley Bridge 52 def Mallala 39 Hamley and Mallala were level at quarter time. Hamley dominated the second and third quarters grabbing a comfortable

12-goal lead. The final quarter was again even with Hamley only ahead by one more at the final whistle. Playing coach, Lee Barnett, did not think her team performed well. “We didn’t capitilise on our turnovers and had a lot of bad passing. “We had a couple of injuries. “Certainly not our best game.” Mallala coach, Courtney Kerr, was happy with her girls’ efforts.

“Their defensive pressure was fantastic. “Unfortunately, we are still struggling to put in a four quarter effort but we’re working on it.” Best players were Alison Schahinger, GK for Hamley and Mallala’s C, Tracey Kennett. Quarter scores (HBMal): first 12-12, second 27-19, third 41-29, final 52-39. Two Wells 42 def Long Plains 35 The closest tussle on the weekend was at Long Plains, with the difference only a few goals at each break. Although Two Wells led from beginning to end, the ball was hotly contested throughout. It was only in the final quarter that Two Wells finally stretched out the lead to seven. The difference was probably who shot better on the day, with Long Plains’ goalies struggling while Two Wells’ shooters excelled. Long Plains coach, Michelle Doherty, was again disappointed to win by a small margin but said they were beaten fair and square in the end. “Nicole Darling (Two Wells GA) shot beautifully, she was switched on,” Michelle said.

Tori Doherty was unwell and came off at half time, reducing Long Plains’ drive through the mid court. Usual GS, Alicia Sharman had a week off with defender, Emma Laintoll having a go in goals. Hannah McArdle dropped into GD. Michelle was pleased to chat to Two Wells’ Rebecca Pym, who complimented Michelle on how well the Long Plains girls are going. It’s great to hear you will be back again to coach next year Michelle. Best players were wing defenders Phoebe Schmidt for Two Wells and Leah Tynan for Long Plains. Quarter scores (TWLP): first 13-10, second 22-18, third 31-29, final 42-35. Lucky last round this weekend. The top four positions are fixed. Hamley will take on Hummocks in the first semi, Balak will play Mallala and the rest get an early retirement! Hamley have the bye this weekend. Long Plains play at home again against Hummocks, Two Wells take on visiting Balaklava and Mallala play Virginia at Mallala. All games are at 3 pm.

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Results of Adelaide Plains Netball Association matches played on Saturday A1: Hummocks 46 (Sarah Young) def Balaklava 36 (Sally Arbon). Two Wells 42 (Pheobe Schmidt) def Long Plains 35 (Leah Tynan). Hamley Bridge 52 (Alison Schahinger) def Mallala 39 (Tracy Kennett). A2: Balaklava 54 (Nadine Wehr) def Hummocks 30 (Tenneal White). Two Wells 72 (Cristie Castle) def Long Plains 32 (Amber O’Brien). Mallala 49 (Jayne Brown) def Hamley Bridge 40 (Sarah Weaver). A3: Balaklava 52 (Kayla Arbon) def Hummocks 43 (Caitlin Mackay). Two Wells 57 (Jamie Dinham) def Long Plains 26 (Kelly Wait). Mallala 47 (Kayla Charles) def Hamley Bridge 30 (Adrienne Malycha). A4: Balaklava 48 (Cherie Wilmer) def Hummocks 44 (Sandra Smith). Two Wells 45 (Madison Sayner) def Long Plains 22 (Kimberly Ellis). Mallala 36 (Sonia Angus) def Hamley Bridge 23 (Kirsty Coles). A5: Balaklava 44 (Gemma Freebairn) def Hummocks 19 (Tayla Williams). Two Wells 35 (Chloe Brohan) def Long Plains 24 (Elise Bray). U/17: Long Plains 20 (Stephanie McArdle) def Two Wells 17 (Tayla Oakley). Balaklava Home 26 (Alex Wehr) def Balaklava Away 23 (Teisha Harkness). Mallala 28 (Brooke Wilson) def Hamley Bridge 18 (Rebecca Fritz). U/15: Hummocks 51 (Tayla Williams) def Balaklava 10 (Zoe Bell). Long Plains 11 (Taylor Franklin) drew with Two Wells 11 (Chelsea Daly). Hamley Bridge 18 (Amy Humphrys) def Mallala 12 (Rachel Verner). U/13A: Hummocks 38 (Haylee Studham) def Balaklava 34 (Bianca Smith). Two Wells 51 (Brooks Humphrys) def Long Plains 9 (Matika HilliardFaulkner). Mallala 30 (Georgia Furst) def Hamley Bridge 18 (Debra Lambert). U/13B: Balaklava 48 (Not Supplied) def Hummocks 11 (Not Supplied). Long Plains 30 (Tamika Gregory) def Two Wells 2 (Jessica Romeo). Hamley Bridge 10 (Amber Watson) def Mallala 9 (Rebecca Nicholson).

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LONG Plains defender, Sarah McArdle, gets her hand to the ball as Briony Thomson, Two Wells receives in the mid court in A2.

A2 GRADE Balaklava........... 30.... 62.88 Two Wells........... 26.... 57.92 Mallala............... 18.... 51.17 Hamley Bridge... 16.... 47.82 Hummocks........ 10.... 44.17 Long Plains......... 6..... 35.88

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SPORT v Netball LEFT: Mallala’s Tamara Mason prepares to pass in Saturday’s A3 match at home, against Hamley Bridge. RIGHT: Denika Koch, Hamley Bridge, receives the ball in the mid court during the A3 game.

Second quarter haul ensures Hamley’s win A1: After establishing a strong lead in the second quarter, Hamley Bridge proved too good defeating Mallala in a game that was close at times. Good pressure by Clare Bruggeman, Mallala WD, in the first. Accurate shooting by Hamley GS Amber Rogers. Mallala intercepted well in their attacking end. Mal 12 – HB 12. Sarah Koch Hamley GA scored the first in the second quarter. Hamley scored the next two goals from intercepts. Mallala GK, Kerryn Obst and Hamley’s WA, Paula White both best for the quarter. Mal 19 – HB 27 Hamley Bridge goalies, Sarah Koch and Amber Rogers worked well together. Good ball movement by Mallala WACourtney Lamont. Hamley were somewhat stronger, but Mallala weren’t going down easy maintaining defensive pressure. Mal 29 – HB 41. The players got wet in the last quarter by a shower of rain. Mallala C Tracey Kennet played a strong hard game. Hamley kept up the pressure despite the wet conditions, which slowed the pace. Final scores: Mal 39 – HB 52. A2: Clean, great sportsmanship, and a nail bitter for most of the game – the A2 game was great to watch. Mallala were too good in the end winning by nine goals. Both teams came out firing and defence at both ends made scoring tough. Mallala GK Jayne Brown played a great quarter. Mal 13 – HB 9. No letting up for either team, both coming out guns blazing in the second. Hamley cut Mallala off in the mid-court to get in front at one stage, but Mallala finished the quarter ahead. Mallala GS Carissa Buckley and HB C Sophie Martin best for the quarter. Mal 22 – HB 18. The pressure was on with both teams forcing miss balls and some wild throws out of court. After injury time, both

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teams settled themselves with Mallala still up. Hamley WD Sarah Weaver and Mallala GD Lou Faulkner were standouts. Mal 33 – HB 32. Despite all players working hard in the last quarter, Mallala shifted into overdrive and were able to pull away to win by nine goals. Best in the last, Jayne Brown Mallala GK and Tania Knott, HB. Final scores: Mal 49 – HB 40. A3: Hamley started strongly with many unanswered goals. Mallala then came back strong to finish the quarter. Mal 6 – HB 10. Mallala worked their way into the game, but Hamley were making the most of their turnovers. Hamley’s GS scored nine for the quarter. Mal 15 – HB 20. Mallala brought on Amanada Clarke into GA helping the team to a 12-goal turnaround. Hamley continued to play well, but Mallala’s defence got the turnovers. Mal 33 – HB 20. Mallala finished strong with GA scoring another 10 goals. Final scores: Mal 47 – HB 30. A4: An even first quarter with both teams hassling well. Defence fought hard at both ends. Mallala’s Sonia Angus and Hamley’s Kristel Rentz were both standouts. Mal 6 – HB 5. Mallala managed to keep Hamley to one goal in the second quarter, while adding nine of their own. Donna Charleson, Mal and Emma Kingate best for the quarter. Mal 15 – HB 6. Rebecca Fritz made a difference in attack for Hamley, but Mallala was still too strong. Mal 28 – HB 13. Hamley contested the ball well and maximised turnovers playing their best quarter, but Mallala were too strong playing their steady game. Final scores: Mal 36 – HB 23. Best players: Sonia Angus, Mal, and Kirsty Coles, Hamley. 17&U: Blustery conditions made shooting tricky for both teams. Mallala’s Elli Schupelius and WA Kayla Goudie worked well together

BROOKE Eastwood receives the ball for Hamley Bridge in the A3 game at Mallala. keeping majority of play down Mallala’s end. Mal 6 – HB 1. Hamley’s forwards lifted in the second quarter and both teams contributed in the goal shooting. It was a close quarter with Mallala holding the lead at half time. Mal 11 – HB 8. Mallala made changes to their team at half time, and combined with consistent shooting by Evelyn Jones and Tiffani Graham, helped give Mallala greater drive this quarter. Solid defence by both GKs, Jess Coe and Tahlia Beech kept Mallala ahead. Brooke Wilson and Rebecca Fritz both played well. Mal 21 – HB 12. A quick start for Mallala with two quick goals. Strong interception by HB GD Sarah Charman prevented any further goals for a while. This gave Hamley a chance to catch up with Hamley’s GS Tiffany Buckby shooting well. Final scores: Mal 28 – HB 18. 15&U: A scrambly start by both teams, maybe due to the cold windy conditions. Good shooting by Mallala GS Rachel Dunstand and HB GA Kelsey Wedding. Good intercepting by Mallala WD Rachel Verner. Mal 3 – HB 6. Good defensive pressure from both teams making it hard for the ball to get into the goalies. Mallala GD Lilliana Mathew and HB C Carly Durdin were best for the quarter. Mal 7 – HB 11. Changes made by both teams. Mallala stepped it up this quarter with great defending and drive. Mallala kept Hamley goalless for the quarter. Great drive through the centre by Mallala C Kate Wilson. Mal 10 HB 11. Long bomb goal by Rachel Dunstan was a great start to the quarter. Good rebounding by Mallala GK Jessica Heaslip. HB brought Kelsey Wedding back on into goals, which made a difference. Both WDs applied pressure. Final scores: Mal 12 HB 18.

13&U(A): The Hamley girls kept the pressure on Mallala throughout the match, but the Mallala side held onto the lead to run out winners. Mallala had a good start to the game, while both sides took some impressive intercepts. Standout players: fantastic shooting by Mallala GS, Georgia Furst, while Michaela Burns played well for Hamley. Mal 7 – HB 3. Hamley made a good comeback in the second quarter, but Mallala fought for the lead. Debra Lambert (HB) lead well GD, with good communication between players. Mallala’s accurate shooting continued. Standouts: Debra Lambert (HB) and Georgia Furst (Mal). Mal 12 – HB 9. Hamley put Mallala under pressure in the third, however Georgia Furst’s (Mal) shooting helped them keep their lead. Shakira Fuller at C for Hamley made some great intercepts. Overall a great quarter with Hamley applying good pressure. Nellie Farrelly performed well for Mallala at C. Mal 21 – HB 13. It was ‘edge of your seat’ action in the final quarter, with Shakira Fuller (HB) putting pressure on her opponent. Mallala’s defence worked hard to get plenty of passes. Standouts: Debra Lambert (HB) and Georgia Furst (Mal). Final score Mal 30 – HB 18. A great game with Hamley applying plenty of pressure. Well done to Mallala. 13&U(B): After an even first half, and the score see-sawing in the final two

quarters, Hamley took a onegoal win. Hamley Bridge started with the first centre pass, but Mallala played a tight defensive game, enabling Eliza Helps to score the first goal for the match. Mal 1 – HB 1. Mallala converted the first centre pass for the second quarter into a quick goal through Rebecca Nicholson. Nerves on both sides settled with all players becoming more competitive. Jesikah Coles bagged Hamley’s first goal for the quarter. Mal 5 – HB 5. Hamley displayed some tight defence, especially GD Emily Heathfield. Both teams played the quarter out exceptionally well. Mal 8 – HB 5. A fantastic goal by GA, Amber Watson for Hamley Bridge. Hamley managed to even out the score line in this quarter. Tayla Robinson (Mal) made it difficult for Hamley’s goalies. Final score: Mal 9 – HB 10. A great, even game. 10&U: Mallala began strongly, with Mallala GS, Tiarhn Carpenter shooting the first goal. Hamley defence of GK, Mika Golding and GD, Lucy McCabe, worked well getting good rebounds and intercepts. Both centres, Ashleigh Baker (Mal) and Madeline Butler (HB) created great drive down the court. HB GS, Layne Baker worked extremely well. Standouts: Mal GS, Tiarhn Carpenter and Jaime Bubner (HB). Mal 1 – HB 1. Hamley came out firing

– a good match for Mallala. Hamley made it hard for the Mallala girls to lead smoothly down the court. GK Emily Jones (Mal) worked well to defend shooter Marti Sale (HB). The ball spent most of its time down the Hamley Bridge end. HB WD, Caitlyn Watson stopped Mallala’s passage of play. Mal GD, Bianca Stuart worked well following her opponent well. Standouts: Bianca Stuart (Mal) and Layne Baker (HB). Mal 1 – HB 2. Mallala again began the quarter strongly, shooting the first goal. Tiarhn Carpenter slotted Mallala’s second in a matter of seconds, helped by C Amber Pratt. Lucy McCabe (HB) displayed lovely movement in the goal circle. Ashleigh Baker (Mal) and Lucy McCabe (HB) were both strong players, fiercely after the ball. Mallala’s Ella Stanley did well to stop Hamley’s leads down the court. Standouts: Madeline Butler (HB) and Ashleigh Baker (Mal). Mal 4 – HB 2. Both teams began the final quarter with much determination for the win. Kashaya Carpenter (Mal) created great feeds in to the shooters. Both teams put in the hard yards, hungry for the ball. A great game to watch – these young girls lead and read the ball well. Final score Mal 6 – HB 2. This game had a grand final feel with excellent encouragement from family and supporters on the sideline. An indication of the future talent at both clubs. Well done girls!

APNA netty star Name: Tania Knott Nickname: Tanie or Red DOB: 03/06/1971 Relationship status: Married Team: Hamley Bridge A2 Position: GS Favourite netball team: Thunderbirds – Leigh Waddington Who is the most damaging player (on or off court) in your club? Lee Barnett Who is your club’s hardest worker (on or off court)? Kelly Buckby – umpires, plays, on committee, involved in Country Championships, etc. Childhood hero: Wonder Woman or Bionic Woman Highlight of netball career: Senior 1 premiership 2005 – BL&G Association What’s your number one passion outside netball? My family If you could trade places with any other person for a week, with whom would it be? Pink What’s the best piece of advice you’ve even been given? To focus on my own game, as can’t control what other team members do, but you can control what you do If you won $20 million in the lotto, what would you do with the money? Pay off our families’ (brothers, sisters, mums, dads) debts, travel, buy a large property If you were on the front page of the newspaper, what would the headline say? “She’ll bend over backwards to keep possession of the ball” If you could take any person on your next netball trip, who would it be? Leanne Tugwell What’s the grossest item in your fridge? Mouldy mandarin

north eastern netball association reports min man/rsmu curate shooting. Min/Man had a great second quarter to take the lead by seven. Strong defence all the way down the court by both teams in the third quarter made a great game of netball. Min/Man held on in the last quarter to take the win. C1: Min/Man 47 v RSMU 25 Min/Man settled quickly and with accurate shooting took a strong lead, which was maintained throughout the match. Well done Min/Man. C2: Min/Man 34 v BSR 43 Min/Man started strongly with some great attacking plays and accurate shooting. The second and third quarters were very even with strong defensive pressure from both teams. RSMU finished well, with accurate shooting by Simone Overton, which saw them finish with the win. 15&U: Min/Man 50 v RSMU 24 The girls fired up right from the first whistle and continued to get stronger as

RSMU too strong for Mintaro/Manoora the game went on. RSMU tried to gain momentum, but Min/Man were too good with interceptions which resulted in the final score. The girls were determined to win for the Bruhn family. J1: Min/Man 18 v RSMU 38 An even first quarter and then RSMU stepped up in the second quarter with strong play. Good defence by Min/Man in the ring, however consistent shooting by RSMU saw them finish off the game well. Well done to both teams. J2: Min/Man 22 v RSMU 19 This was a well contested game throughout all quarters. Min/Man were leading well to the ball and the RSMU shooters worked well in the ring. Min/ Man came out on top winning by 3. J4: The game developed well throughout the first half. Both teams chased hard, picking up loose balls and moved the ball well down the court. Great game by all!

A1: Min/Man 36 v RSMU 54 RSMU were too strong for Min/Man. RSMU goalies played hard and shot accurately. Min/Man were unsure going into attack, making many errors. Good game by RSMU. A2: Min/Man 41 v RSMU 50 It was a tight first quarter and then RSMU took it away in the second quarter. It was an even second half, but the gap couldn’t be reduced. B1: Min/Man 33 v RSMU 37 A strong first quarter by Min/Man, but RSMU came out hard in the second quarter. Cold and wet conditions made it hard for the goalies. Great shooting by RSMU goalies in the third quarter and then RSMU finished it off in the last quarter. B2: Min/Man 56 v RSMU 44 Strong start by both teams, with ac-

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’Pies run away with win Final score mallala 13.9 (87) d HAMLEY BRIDGE 4.6 (30) Best: Mallala - L.Whitwell, S.Angus, B.Griffiths, B.Start, W.Farrelly, J.Clements Hamley - N.Flynn, J.Frencken, D.Ellis, C.Taylor

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• From back page “It was a funny sort of match and definitely a game of two halves,” he said. A seven-goal to one third quarter proved the backbreaker, Mallala adding a further three goals into the breeze in the final term and also restricting Hamley Bridge to four goals for the match. “At half time, despite only being a goal the difference, I felt we were starting to control the game,” Lubcke said. “We led the clearances quite convincingly after half time, whereas in the first half it would have been 50/50. “We were without a few key players and didn’t go back inside well, so we had to restructure a bit and change how we went forward.” Barnett said his team failed to rise to the challenge after half time. “We knew what we wanted to do on the day but we couldn’t match them,” he said. “We didn’t apply enough pressure and in the end, they just ran away with it.” Dale King and Liam Whitwell were big influences in the middle for the Magpies. “It was probably his (Whitwell’s) best game for the year and he led the side outstandingly,” Lubcke said. “With a couple of our premiums out, he really stood up.” Sam Angus’ role on dangerous Bomber, Craig Taylor, was also recognised, while Will Farrelly, Brad Griffiths and Brett Start were handy contributors in the win. Lubcke said the match was a real depth tester. “I was very happy with our ins, as we’ve been pretty consistent with our player stocks this year,” he said. “It was an opportunity to test our

depth and everyone stood up.” One down side was Ben Moffatt breaking his leg during the match, ruling him out for the remainder of the season. Barnett said Mallala’s third term blew the game open. “They tend to be able to do that and it’s something we’ve got to work on,” he said. While the loss had no impact on the ladder, Barnett felt there was still cause for concern from the loss. “You definitely worry about the intensity and effort, and while I felt the effort was there, the intensity wasn’t,” he said. “We got beaten around the clearances and stoppages. “We just weren’t up to scratch.” After plugging away in the reserves all year, James Frencken did not waste his last minute call up to the A grade. “Just through match ups and other factors, he probably should have been promoted earlier,” Barnett said. “He took his opportunity and will be playing at Lochiel, I like the way he goes about it.” Nathan Flynn was another of the better players for the Bombers in defence. “We moved him to centre half forward for a little bit but he was good for four quarters,” Barnett said. Hamley Bridge now has a twoweek break before the second semi final, against Mallala at Lochiel. “We’re definitely looking forward to it,” Barnett said. “Hopefully we will have our full list to pick from, so there will be no excuses. “We’re second on the ladder and one win away from a grand final, so we need to put this week behind us and move forward.”

MALLALA’S Graham White is stopped in his pursuit of the ball by Bomber, Joseph Gregory in Saturday’s reserves match, while Magpie Kale Jameson and bomber Jed Eastwood watch on.

LIAM Pratt, Hamley Bridge and Daniel Chadwick, Mallala give chase in the reserves match at Mallala. LEFT: Bomber David Crispe tries to dodge a tackle by Mallala’s Brayden Tucker in reserves.

Depleted Magpies kill the contest A grade Mallala stamped their authority on the minor round with a thorough 57 point win over second placed Hamley Bridge. After a tight first half, Mallala produced another powerhouse third quarter to kill the contest. Both sides with some big names out. Ryan Appleton for Hamley produced the first goal of the match. Brett Start from a tight angle made something out of nothing to level the scores. Dale King then put the ‘Pies a goal up. The tricky breeze, both defences well on top, it was a case of who was going to crack first. Tim Cawrse was off late with a cut above his eye. Malcolm Greenwood and Craig Young were among the better players for Hamley. Sam Angus, Jordan Clements, Brad Griffiths and Brad Hardie for Mallala. The ‘Pies were up by seven points at quarter time. Jono Wildbore, in his first A grade game since 2010, went to centre half back to cover the loss of Tim Cawrse. While Mallala were attacking, they were just bombing the ball into their forward lines. The Hamley defence mopped up at will, the Bombers with numbers in the backlines. Mallala were getting killed across centre half forward. Mallala wasted opportunities but had a handy nine point half time lead. The only two goals of the second term were kicked by Scott Hahn (Mallala), and Shane Hanson (Hamley). Valor Thach, Justin Zanandrea, Nathan Flynn and Malcolm Greenwood were all good for the Bombers. James Frencken and Daniel Ellis were solid contributors also. Sam Angus had a top first half for Mallala. David Pontt and Jordan Clements were good also. Dale King was ‘Mr Consistency’ for Mallala. When Hamley Bridge came out after half time and kicked a goal in the first minute, courtesy of Matthew Good, it was game on. Seven unanswered goals to Mallala for the remainder of the quarter effectively ended the contest. Scooter Hahn, Brian Montgomery with two in a row, Daniel Feeley, Hahn again, and a pearler from Allen Sparks topped of a game breaking quarter for Mallala. The only sour note was a seasonending leg injury to Ben Moffatt. Again Justin Zanandrea and Craig Young were good for the Bombers, along with Valor Thach. Liam Whitwell was in everything for Mallala, David Pontt with several good marks, and Allen Sparks, backing his judgement and showing the football brains of a much more seasoned player. Mallala had an unassailable 44-point lead at the last change. Brian Montgomery got his third and it became mission impossible for the Bombers. Valor Thach replied but it was too little too late. Fittingly, Scott Hahn and Brian Montgomery, Mallala’s leading goal kickers, slotted through the last goals of the game. Malcolm Greenwood took what appeared from the sidelines to be a certain mark, but it was disallowed by the umpires. That decision baffled Greenwood and just about summed up the Bombers’ second half, very little going their way. Liam Whitwell was back to his best, Sam Angus brilliant, Jordan Clements the magician, Brad Griffiths in his best game for the year. Wilbur Farrelly peaked at the right moment. Brett Start… the list goes on. Hamley had many quality individuals but as a side had trouble coping with Mallala’s run on game. Mallala kept Hamley Bridge to one goal per quarter. The second semi at Lochiel will be a different ball game all together.

APFL Footy Face Name: Tyler Darwin Nickname: Whatever comes to mind DOB: 25/11/1996 Relationship status: Taken Team: Hamley Bridge senior colts Guernsey No: 23 Position: Ruck rover Favourite AFL team: Port Power Who is the most damaging player (on or off field) in your club? Peter ‘Bullbar’ Burman Who is your club’s hardest worker (on or off field), and why? Lyall Haynes, AKA ‘Legs’ - he’s always running around! Highlight of footy career: Playing A grade at 15 years old Childhood hero: Chuck Norris. Enough said. What’s your number one passion outside footy? Mechanics, food What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? Good things comes to those who wait (Dad) If you could trade places with any other person for a week, with who would it

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After trailing most of the day, Mallala pulled out a three-goal last quarter to get over the top of a determined Hamley Bridge side. The Bombers looked likely to cause an upset for most of the game. A couple of Mallala players late call-ups to the A grade. Hamley Bridge looked more skilful in a low scoring first quarter. Ben Selth and Ryan Russell had a good duel in ruck. Sam Collings was busy for the Bombers with Luke Marshman was the pick of the forwards. Hamley looked just that little bit better than Mallala to half time, the Bombers up by eight points. A Ben Edwards goal got Mallala back to only two points down before Hamley again replied. The Bombers were up by a goal at three quarter time. Jack Dixon kicked the opening goal of the last quarter. This gave Mallala the lead for the first time in the match. Mallala with some desperate defence, and a couple of lucky let offs were able to hold on to a two point lead before a Ryan Russell goal just before the siren put the game out of the Bombers’ reach. Mallala home by eight points. While Mallala will finish the season in second place and have a lot of players to come back into the side, they will need to lift to make the grand final and lift further to win the big one.

be? Chuck Norris If you won $20 million in the lotto, what would you do? Retire at 16 and sleep all the time If you were on the front page of the newspaper, what would the headline say? “WANTED: his mother is looking for him” If you could take any person on your next footy trip, who would it be? Brodie Snook What is the grossest item in your fridge? Vintage milk

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APFL & NEFL Association Football Scores

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Final score APFL results from Saturday- Round 18 Balaklava HW Eagles

Balaklava HW Eagles

A Grade

Goals: Balak - C.Arbon 4, T.McPharlin 3, C.McPharlin 2, B.Michael, L.Pearson, D.Friedrichs, C.Ruiz HW Eagles - J.Alsop, S.Light, C.Scott Best: Balak - T.McPharlin, L.Pearson, L.Guy, B.Michael, C.Arbon, J.McPharlin HW Eagles - C.Scott, S.Baker, T.Twelftree, J.Alsop, B.Wallis, L.O’Donohue

3.4 5.7 10.11 13.15 93 2.3 2.5 2.7 3.10 28

Senior Colts

United Two Wells

Goals: United - K.Ettridge 6, A.Fleming 2, H.Pym 2, Z.Wellington 2, B.Shimmin Two Wells - H.Gameau 4, S.Wise 4, T.Leighton 4, M.Abdilla 3, S.Feast 2, K.Leighton 2, T.Hines, N.Seccafien, B.Slattery, L.Allmond Best: United - Z.Wellington, K.Ettridge, B.Shimmin, H.Pym, A.Mills, J.Chapman Two Wells - L.Allmond, L.Franklin, S.Barker, M.Abdilla, R.McDonald, N.Seccafien

5.0 8.1 11.4 13.4 (82) 1.2 10.5 13.8 23.13 (151)

Goals: Balak - Not Supplied HW Eagles - B.Taylor 3, D.Irrgang, T.Temby Best: Balak - J.Wehr, J.Harkness, H.Veitch, R.Wandel, J.Speissegger, R.Harris HW Eagles - B.Taylor, T.Nottle, J.Appleby, T.Moulds, W.Angel, J.Studham

2.2 2.2 7.7 7.7 (49) 1.2 3.7 3.8 5.13 (43)

two wells 23.13 (151) d UNITED TIGERS 13.4 (82) Best: United - Z.Wellington, K.Ettridge, B.Shimmin, H.Pym, A.Mills, J.Chapman Two Wells - L.Allmond, L.Franklin, S.Barker, M.Abdilla, R.McDonald, N.Seccafien

United Two Wells

Goals: United - D.Page, D.Coombe, C.Lane Two Wells: Not Supplied Best: United - D.Coombe, D.Page, C.Lane, L.Waters, D.Bigg Two Wells: Not Supplied

1.1 1.2 3.4 3.37 (55) 2.5 8.10 11.13 18.19 (127) 5.2 10.5 12.6 12.6 (78) 0.0 0.0 1.0 1.0 (6)

TIGER Cameron Faulkner runs with the footy in Saturday’s A grade game.

Mallala Hamley Bridge

Mallala 2.2 3.6 10.7 13.9 (87) Hamley Bridge 1.1 2.3 3.5 4.6 (30)

Goals: Mallala - B.Montgomery 4, S.Hahn 4, A.Sparks, D.Feeley, B.Buchanan, D.King, B.Start Hamley - S.Hanson, M.Good, V.Thach, R.Appleton Best: Mallala - L.Whitwell, S.Angus, B.Griffiths, B.Start, W.Farrelly, J.Clements Hamley - N.Flynn, J.Frencken, D.Ellis, C.Taylor

Goals: Mallala - B.O’Leary 4, J.Dunstan 2, R.Konzag 2, G.Plackett 2, B.Jones, D.Hooper Hamley - S.Rosenzweig Best: Mallala - B.O’Leary, J.Good, R.Konzag, A.Clothier, E.Parsons, T.Jones Hamley - T.Darwin, A.Poulton, J.Wedding, S.Frost, J.Rosenzweig, T.Bell

Balaklava HW Eagles

B Grade

Goals: Balak - T.Zerk 3, R.McPharlin 2, G.Wehr 2, J.Butterfield 2, R.Logan, K.Michaelanny, J.Rentz, G.Willmer, R.Lamond HW Eagles - J.Owens 2, T.Forrest, M.Curnow, B.Higgs Best: Balak - R.McPharlin, G.Wehr, G.Willmer, C.Cram, J.Rentz, J.Jenner HW Eagles - J.Gottharat, J.Jenkins, B.Jones, T.Forrest, J.Wilson

1.6 6.6 9.9 14.15 (99) 2.0 2.0 5.1 5.2 (32)

Balaklava HW Eagles

Junior Colts

Goals: Balak - Not Supplied HW Eagles - N.Studham 2, D.Irrgang, A.Deer, J.Studham Best: Balak - S.Speissegger, E.Deroma, B.Davey, S.Michael, T.Lamond, K.Toumaras HW Eagles - N.Studham, D.Irrgang, T.Moulds, J.Studham, C.Harvey, J.Nipperess

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0) 1.0 4.1 5.2 5.3 (33)

United Two Wells

Goals: United - D.Miller 4, M.Warnes 2, H.Hosking, J.McArdle, N.Schubert Two Wells - No Goals Kicked Best: United - M.Sammons, C.Sharer, D.Miller, J.McArdle, L.Connor, M.McIntyre Two Wells L.Tryfopolous, B.Arnold, S.Goode, S.Leibhardt, J.McLennan, D.Hardiman

0.1 4.2 5.5 9.8 (62) 0.0 0.1 0.3 0.4 (4)

Mallala 0.2 0.2 0.2 1.4 (10) Hamley Bridge 1.0 2.3 4.3 7.3 (45)

Tigers ‘roll over’ for relentless Rooster outfit A 10-goal final term for Two Wells killed off any hopes of a United win at Long Plains on Saturday, the Roosters running away with a 69-point win, featuring a four-goal haul for Two Wells debutant, Harry Gameau. The Tigers kicked with the strong breeze in the first term and did not waste it, sinking five goals, while Two Wells were able to kick the one major into the wind. United coach, David White, was satisfied with the opening term. “I was reasonably happy with that, although one or two more would have been nice,” he said. “We kicked three goals into the wind in the second quarter but allowed them to kick nine goals, which was disappointing. “We probably gave them five goals from turnover in defence, so had we kept those down, things could have been a bit different.” Two Wells coach, Mark Thomson, was not surprised by his team’s somewhat sluggish start. “Before the game, we were a bit flat, so I thought that might happen,” he said. “We spoke about some things we could improve, including being first to the footy, as we weren’t doing that. “We were quite happy with the boys after quarter time.” The Roosters were able to nullify the breeze in the third term, both teams scoring three goals each, allowing Two Wells to take a 16-point break going into the last quarter. “We needed to have our noses in front at three quarter time,” White said. “After we kicked the first goal of the last quarter, it was pretty much over from there.” The Roosters were relentless in the final term, the Tigers unable to challenge. “It was a credit to the team to come home the way they did,” Thomson said. White was deflated by his side’s lack of effort. “I was pretty disappointed with our last 20 minutes,” he said. “I’m a glass half full sort of guy and try to pull the positives out of most situations but that was the first time we’ve just rolled over this year. “We have no excuses for turning over like that and not putting in enough effort.” Zachary Wellington, from Central District under 18s, was named the Tigers’ best player. “He’s been pretty handy and doesn’t know many of the lads but everything he did was clean and we’ll be pretty keen to have him on board again next year,” White said. Koby Ettridge continued his good season in front of the sticks, booting six goals.

Goals: Mallala - R.Thorne Hamley - L.Ellis 2, J.Tozer, K.Rosenzweig, L.Raether, H.McCabe, S.McCabe Best: Mallala - R.Thorne, A.Kearns, T.Forst, A.Kearns, J.Baker, J.Michalanney Hamley C.Buckby, O.Barnett, L.Raether, H.Bubner, S.McCabe, J.Tozer

Mallala 1.1 2.2 3.4 6.6 (42) Hamley Bridge 1.2 3.4 4.4 5.4 (34)

United Two Wells

Goals: Mallala - R.Russell 2, K.Jameson, B.Edwards, C.Hallion, J.Dixon Hamley - A.Rademacher 3, N.Hatt, L.Slok Best: Mallala K.Jameson, C.Hallion, J.Speck, B.Jenkin, L.Gray, J.Dixon Hamley - B.Selth, L.Slok, J.Eastwood, J.Would, A.Rademacher, L.Smith

Goals: United - C.Lane, E.Pepe, N.McArdle, B.Robinson Two Wells - J.Hart 2, T.McLeod 2, S.Hammond, L.Barnett, B.Mason Best: United - N.McArdle, S.Bennett, R.Michalanney, J.Green, D.Page, T .Gameau Two Wells - J.Brewin, S.Hammond, B.Poynter, A.Bennett, J.Stankevicius, J.Harvas

4.3 4.3 4.5 4.5 (29) 0.0 2.3 4.6 7.7 (49)

REPORT: Les Pearson “He was good and I don’t think they really had an ideal match-up for him,” White said. Heath Pym battled hard with a tagger for most of the day, while Brad Shimmin, Jack Chapman and Adrian Mills were other better performers in a reasonably competitive hitout, last quarter aside. “When we were able to control the ball, their lack of defensive action showed up,” White said. “They’re probably the least defensive side of the top four I’ve seen, from the times we’ve played.” Two Wells fans would have been heartened to see Tallan Leighton return from a hamstring injury after an extended spell, while youngsters, Gameau and Will Hart, impressed. “To have those guys in was a pleasing aspect as well,” Thomson said. Eamon Fetherstonaugh and Jim Morrison were rested for the match. The Roosters tried some different players in different positions, Sam O’Brien heading forward for a rare stint, along with Simon Feast, while Ryan McDonald played a role behind the ball and found plenty of it. Thomson was unsure on whether the Roosters would have access to Gameau in future matches this season. “That all depends on what the Eagles want to do with him for the rest of the year,” he said. “He is a big fella at about six foot four or so but he’s very balanced, while some of the bigger young guys can be a bit uncoordinated.” Lee Allmond’s form of the past three months has been ominous since moving into the midfield. “I’m really happy with the way he’s going,” Thomson said. “He had 37 touches on Saturday and didn’t waste too many of them.” KIRK Kirvan, United handballs away.

BSR Eud/Rtown

A Grade

NEFL results from Saturday- Round 16 BSR Eud/Rtown

Goals: BSR - D.Mellow 5, B.Inglis 3, L.Fuller, L.Hayes Eud/Rtown - J.Mosey 3, D.Reese 2, R.Prior 2, J.Kotz, L.Kimpton Best: BSR - A.Mackenzie, B.Inglis, P .Jones, D.Mellow, N.Cane, L.Fuller Eud/ Rtown - L.Kimpton, R.Doecke, R.Prior, J.Schutz, D.Reese, M.Zerner

2.3 3.5 5.8 10.12 (72) 2.3 6.5 9.7 9.10 (64)

Senior Colts

South Clare North Clare

Goals: S/Clare - A.Barton 4, D.Kuhndt 3, H.Ward 2, M.Reynolds 2, S.Heinrich, C.Sommerville, W.Hutchinson, D.Stutley, B.Rossi, L.Sharpe N/Clare - Not Supplied Best: S/Clare - D.Kuhndt, J.Dunstan, A.Barton, L.Sharpe, M.Reynolds, J.Pearse N/Clare H.Cumming, N.Rowe, C.Jaeschke, J.Panoho, G.Jaeschke, C.Rodger

5.4 0.0

10.6 14.11 17.16 (118) 0.1 0.1 0.3 (3)

Goals: BSR - T.Slade 2, J.Lee 2, A.Morgan 2, R.Fitzgerald 2, A.Krieg Eud/Rtown - C.Reese, J.Leditschke Best: BSR - L.Wilsdon, T.Slade, J.Weckert, A.Krieg, D.Goss, A.Morgan Eud/Rtown - C.Reese, B.Launer, J.Leditschke, J.Bugeja, A.Wiech

2.7 4.10 9.14 9.16 (70) 0.1 0.4 0.4 2.10 (22)

Min/Man RSMU

Goals: Min/Man - M.Young 4, N.Forrest 3, R.McDermid, L.Sandow, S.Gibson RSMU - T.Willmott, W.Nicholls, C.Mullins, P .Clark Best: Min/Man - R.McDermid, M.Lawrie, R.Piggott, B.Ross, D.Haynes, J.Sandow RSMU - L.Boehm, R.Duguid, S.Noack

3.4 6.8 9.13 10.15 (75) 0.4 0.9 3.10 4.12 (36)

Blyth/Snow BBH

Goals: Min/Man - No Goals Kicked RSMU - X.Redden 7, B.Heffernan 6, N.Busch 5, J.Connell 3, A.Clarke 2, J.Bowden, T.Chaplin, M.Connell, S.Juett Best: Min/Man - L.Koster, L.Squires, T.Milburn, A.Nixon, Z.Sims, D.Nixon RSMU - B.Heffernan, X.Redden, N.Busch, J.Vater, A.Clarke, J.Connell

0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 (3) 6.6 12.8 19.13 27.16 (178)

Blyth/Snow BBH

Goals: Blyth/Snow - J.Agnew 5, L.Hewett 5, S.Clifford 5, J.Taylor 2, C.Kennett 2, J.Gillings, R.Darling BBH - M.Hall 2, G.Thompson 2, M.Dalla 2 Best: Blyth/Snow - R.Darling, S.Clifford, L.Hewett, A.Lloyd, J.Taylor, W.Walker BBH - M.Hall, T.Riggs, J.Schuppan, M.Dalla, S.Mann, S.Quinn

4.2 9.6 12.11 21.13 (139) 2.2 3.3 5.6 6.6 (42)

Goals: Blyth/Snow - L.Ashby 3, T.Eime 3, Z.Cocks 3, J.Cummins 3, D.Giles 3, S.Hombsch 2, L.Jaeschke, T.Salter, S.Toholke, W.Harris BBH - T.Wiech 5, H.Bruce, L.Roth Best: Blyth/Snow - T.Eime, T.Salter, W.Harris, L.Ashby, Z.Bennett, N.Schultz BBH - L.Roth, T.Wiech, A.Lindner, S.Gil, S.Millward, H.Bruce

7.2 13.3 15.3 21.7 (133) 0.0 1.0 6.1 8.2 (50)

BSR Eud/Rtown

Junior Colts

BSR Eud/Rtown

B Grade

Goals: BSR - C.Burgess 2, T.Stephenson, B.Kitschke Eud/Rtown M.Baddack 3, S.Geister 2, T.Baker, J.Bugeja, S.Schmidt Best: BSR - D.Hentschke, A.Culbertson, C.Burgess, M.Lynch, J.Weckert, C.Weckert Eud/Rtown - D.Vickery, M.Baddack, T.Mosey, J.Pfitzner, J.Bugeja, S.Schmidt

1.0 2.5 4.8 4.12 (36) 2.1 4.1 6.2 8.4 (52)

South Clare North Clare

Goals: BSR - H.Mills Eud/Rtown - H.Kleinig 2, J.Steinborner, Z.Green, H.Schutz Best: BSR - I.Moller, J.Slade, S.Wilsdon, H.Mills, C.Hayes, N.Longmire Eud/Rtown - H.Kleinig, S.Michalk, T.Launer, J.Steinborner, A.Nietschke Goals: S/Clare - L.Benda 3, B.Dinning 3, B.Pearse 3, A.Dare, J.Brown, Z.Pink N/Clare - D.Garrard 5, T.Francis Best: S/Clare A.Smith, B.Pearse, B.Dinning, L.Benda, J.Lally, J.Brown N/Clare - D.Garrard, C.Mcinnes, D.Gogoll, T.Francis, N.Francis, T.Kuchel

1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 (7) 2.1 3.5 4.8 5.11 (41)

2.3 7.10 9.15 12.16 (88) 1.2 1.2 4.4 6.6 (42)

South Clare North Clare

Goals: S/Clare - B.Seymon 3, J.Young 2, M.Stopp, T.Mayfield, J.Wong N/Clare - M.Dopson 3, S.Pink 2 Best: S/Clare - B.Seymon, N.Smith, T.Mayfield, M.Sims, M.Dare, M.Stopp N/Clare M.Dopson, B.Coles, M.Makin, S.Jennings, S.Jaeschke, M.Ward

2.3 3.5 7.6 8.9 (57) 1.0 4.2 4.2 5.2 (32)

Min/Man RSMU

Goals: Min/Man - L.Broadbent 2, M.Nayda 2, J.Nicholls, C.Gerhardy, K.Allen RSMU - D.Busch 2, F .McInerney, S.Ball, G.Linke, R.Rayson Best: Min/Man - R.Hall, M.Nayda, L.Broadbent, B.Barton, C.Gerhardy, G.Bryksy RSMU - J.Cadzow, D.Vater, R.Rayson, G.Linke, S.Goodfellow, M.McInerney

3.1 4.3 5.4 7.6 (48) 2.4 2.8 5.9 6.10 (46)

Goals: Min/Man - Not Supplied RSMU - L.Reichelt 4, R.Bruce 3, J.Allan, B.Molineux, P .Allan, C.Hocking, B.Parkinson Best: Min/Man - T.Roberts, D.Willmott, C.Dodd, T.Couch, L.Behn, F .Nicholls RSMU - C.Behn, L.Reichelt, C.Dunn, R.Bruce, D.Redden, R.McInerney

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0) 4.4 7.14 12.18 12.18 (90)

Blyth/Snow BBH

Goals: Blyth/Snow - B.Pratt 5, R.Wood 5, R.Baxter 3, S.Dohnt, R.Wandel, J.Cook, B.Pratt BBH - J.Rowe, D.Booth Best: Blyth/Snow - B.Pratt, S.Honner, R.Wandel, R.Baxter, T.Michael, G.Wilkinson BBH - J.Rowe, M.Kellock, A.Eglinton, A.Lindner, S.Tohl, W.Piggott

5.5 8.7 11.9 17.11 (113) 0.0 2.1 3.1 3.3 (21)

Goals: Blyth/Snow - S.Toholke 4, B.Harris 2, J.Salter, J.Calvert, M.Calvert, L.Eime, B.Bertelsmeir BBH - T.Hill 2 Best: Blyth/ Snow - N.Barr, W.Pratt, W.McNair, B.Eime, R.Angel, S.Toholke BBH - J.Lines, J.Kleinig, J.Boston, S.Rains, C.Webster, T.Hill

1.7 2.10 10.14 11.17 (83) 1.1 1.1 1.1 2.1 (13)

Rooster Ned Seccafien can’t quite get there to take the mark on Saturday.

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Arbon bags four in A grade debut REPORT: Les Pearson FOUR goals to 15-year-old debutant, Charlie Arbon, were highlights for Balaklava in its 65-point win over Hummocks-Watchman Eagles in blustery conditions at Ralli Park on Saturday. The Eagles were without coach, David Cluse, for the day, who was in Darwin with his son playing in the State Under 12 football team. Balaklava named a few changes, with Brenton Lamond (ribs), Ryan McPharlin and Josh Butterfield making way for Arbon, Derek Friedrichs and 2011 premiership defender, Jason Henderson, playing on a permit from Wirrulla. Peckers coach, Stuart Lamond, revealed he left much of the pre-game preparation to the players. “This time of year, we’re obviously not playing for finals any more, so at the end of the day, its about what the players want to get out of the last few weeks,” he said. “The onus was put onto the group playing to prepare how they wanted.” It was Arbon to get the ball rolling for Balaklava, booting the first goal of adapted to that well,” Lamond said. “The skills were better in the second half when conditions were better for footy too.” Lamond was satisfied with the contributions from the high number of inexperienced players in the team. “I think they all acquitted themselves well,” he said. “It was pleasing to see young guys coming in and having an impact, that’s all you can ask.” Arbon was named in the team’s best in an exciting debut. “We had no expectations on him, other than to go out and get a taste of it, so looking at the we he played, he will certainly be a great player for us in the future,” Lamond said. Todd McPharlin’s three goals and countless clearances were signs he had recaptured his best form. “He was outstanding and when he’s at his best, he’s a goal kicking midfielder and three goals was also a great return from him,” Lamond said. Brad Michael was again solid in defence, as was Luke Guy, who kept Cameron McKinnon goalless. “He was up against a guy with more than 50 goals to his name this season and I felt Luke clearly beat him, plus his ability to butter up after his initial good work and recover was outstanding, as it has been for the past five weeks since going into defence,” Lamond said.

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Final score balaklava 13.15 (93) d H W EAGLES 3.10 (28) Best: Balaklava - T.McPharlin, L.Pearson, L.Guy, B.Michael, C.Arbon, J.McPharlin HW Eagles - C.Scott, S.Baker, T.Twelftree, J.Alsop, B.Wallis, L.O’Donohue

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after round 18 games A GRADE Team P W L D B FF F A % Mallala 15 13 2 0 3 0 1530 780 66.23 Hamley 16 12 4 0 2 0 1422 1227 53.68 Two Wells 15 9 6 0 3 0 1342 1035 56.46 Virginia 15 9 6 0 3 0 1562 1257 55.41 Balaklava 15 6 9 0 3 0 1101 1262 46.59 United 15 2 13 0 3 0 1058 1548 40.60 HW Eagles 15 2 13 0 3 0 864 1770 32.80 RESERVES Team P W L D B FF F A % Virginia 15 14 1 0 3 0 1592 473 77.09 Mallala 15 13 2 0 3 0 1119 464 70.69 United 15 8 7 0 3 0 838 685 55.02 Two Wells 15 7 8 0 3 0 889 852 51.06 Hamley 16 6 10 0 2 0 876 1113 44.04 Balaklava 15 5 10 0 3 0 745 1027 42.04 HW Eagles 15 0 15 0 3 0 355 1800 16.47 SENIOR COLTS Team P W L D B FF F A % Two Wells 15 15 0 0 3 0 1411 600 70.16 Balaklava 15 12 3 0 3 0 1172 591 66.48 Mallala 15 10 5 0 3 0 1060 602 63.78 HW Eagles 15 8 7 0 3 0 990 820 54.70 Hamley 16 4 12 0 2 0 735 1295 36.21 United 15 2 13 0 3 0 683 1393 32.90 Virginia 15 2 13 0 3 0 464 1214 27.65 JUNIOR COLTS Team P W L D B FF F A % HW Eagles 15 12 2 1 3 0 577 293 66.32 Balaklava 15 10 4 1 3 0 653 375 63.52 Two Wells 15 10 5 0 3 0 605 397 60.38 Mallala 15 8 7 0 3 0 561 432 56.50 Hamley 16 8 8 0 2 0 500 428 53.88 United 15 4 11 0 3 0 382 678 36.04 Virginia 15 0 15 0 3 0 194 869 18.25 Pt 26 24 18 18 12 4 4 Pts 28 26 16 14 12 10 0 Pts 30 24 20 16 8 4 4 Pts 25 21 20 16 16 8 0

PECKERS Ryan Wandel and Zack Cohen give chase to Hummocks-Watchman Eagles’ Tait Nottle in the senior colts game at Balaklava on Saturday.

the match with a quick snap from 30 metres out. Kicking with the aid of a strong breeze, the Peckers added two more goals for the term, before Shaun Light’s running goal and Cody Scott’s major after an indiscretion closed the gap for HWE. The second quarter was pivotal for the eventual Balaklava win, holding the Eagles goalless, while kicking three goals into the wind. Chad Ruiz was in-

Young Peckers come out on top Senior Colts With a three–four goal breeze to the Terminus Hotel end and cold, overcast conditions, Balaklava won the toss and kicked to the Terminus Hotel end. With a free kick to Zac Scholz from point blank range, he kicked Balaklava’s first. Tait Nottle passed well to Tyson Temby, who kicked well into the breeze to bag HWE’s first. Good team work from the Peckers, with a series of link up handballs, saw Jacob Wehr kick the locals’ second. James Speissegger, Harrison Veitch and Wehr were the Peckers’ best for the quarter, while Nottle, Josh Appleby and Brandon Taylor where best for Eagles. Bal 2.2 to HWE 1.2. Josh Appleby straight from the centre found Taylor, who kicked truly. Taylor then kicked his second a minute later, to see HWE hit the front. Then it was a battle of defences for most of the remainder of the quarter, with inaccurate kicking by HWE keeping Balaklava in the game. The visitor’s kicked 2.5 for the quarter, but kept Balaklava scoreless into the breeze. Appleby, William Angel and Taylor did well for the Eagles, with J Speissegger, Dillon Michael and Zac Cohen trying hard for the locals. Balaklava junior colt, Earl De Roma, presented well across half forward in his first game of senior colts. HWE 3.7 to Bal 2.2. J Speissegger broke a tackle well, with strength and snapped truly. Having a purple patch, J Speissegger snapped well again, to put the Peckers back in front by the narrowest of margins. Krieg to Wehr saw him convert, for Balak’s third for the quarter. David Cunningham did well to force a turnover in the middle, finding brother Luke who marked, then passed to Veitch, who had been moved up forward, who then snapped truly. Butterfield then kicked the Pecker’s fifth for the quarter, after a good handball over the top from Veitch. Balaklava then succumbed to kicking several points, as did HWE in the second quarter, where both teams wasted opportunities to convert. Overall a good quarter to the locals, kicking 5.5 to the visitors’ solitary point. J Speissegger, Wehr and Veitch once again did well. For the Eagles, Appleby, Taylor and Nottle were doing the same. Bal 7.7 HWE 3.8 Taylor kicked truly, closing the gap to three goals. Several minutes passed and Dylan Irrgang marked well in square, kicked his first and the Eagles were closing in. Good defensive work both ends saw the ball see-saw from back line to backline, but HWE could only manage a few points. In a great game, Balaklava ran out winners by eight points – Wehr, Ryan Harris and Steve Tannock doing well for the quarter, with J Speissegger, Wehr and Veitch playing well throughout the match. Appleby, Taylor and Alsop battled hard for the last quarter, while Appleby, Taylor and Nottle had the best four quarter efforts for HWE.

Balaklava 7-7 (49) def Mallala 5-11 (41)

strumental in the forward line, providing a vital link in attack, while Leigh O’Donohue was working hard behind the footy for HWE. “I’m a strong believer that if you can kick goals into the breeze, it can win you games,” Lamond said. “It set us up, being able to hold them to nothing in the second quarter, and we broke it open further after half time.” The third term belonged to Arbon, who booted two more goals while playing on the ball and racked up plenty of touches, while Caleb and Todd McPharlin were also proving a handful in the forward line. Dylan Cicolella was arguably the Eagles’most damaging player in the second half but they were unable to penetrate into the wind as well as they did in the first quarter.

Facing a 52-point deficit at the final change, it was going to take something special for the Eagles to get close. Jordan Alsop came into the game with some hunger and tenacity, earning himself a free kick for a high tackle in the forward line and put through his team’s third goal for the day. His efforts were matched by only a few in the Eagles’camp, Todd Twelftree fighting hard all day, Sam Baker resilient in a defence constantly under the pump and O’Donohue worked tirelessly to find the footy. Midfielder, Andrew Turrell, proved a handful for the Peckers, particularly early. Part of Balaklava’s success was acclimatising to its shorter forward line. “That’s an area this year that we haven’t

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after round 18 games A GRADE Pos Name 1 Brendon Niklaus - Virginia 2 Koby Ettridge - United 3 Angus Bruggemann - Mallala 4 Shane Hanson - Hamley 5 Cameron McKinnon - HW Eagles 6 Scott Hahn - Mallala 7 Brian Montgomery - Mallala 8 Caleb Howell - Virginia 9 Kirk Heberle - Hamley 10 Andrew Hardiman - Two Wells Reserves Pos Name 1 Justin Platt - Virginia 2 Blair Buchanan - Mallala 3 Anton Pogas - Virginia 4 Terry Lioulios - Virginia 5 Stephen Papanotis - Virginia 6 Ashley Parsons - Hamley 7 Adam Schmidt - Hamley 8 Nathan Schubert - United 9 Ryan Creek - Virginia 10 Benjamin Arnold - Two Wells 11 Braidon Osborne - Two Wells SENIOR COLTS Pos Name 1 Tyson Temby - HW Eagles 2 Tyler Darwin - Hamley 3 Jamie Humphrys - Two Wells 4 Lachlan Goss - Two Wells 5 Brandon Taylor - HW Eagles 6 Brad Wilson - Mallala 7 James Speissegger - Balaklava 8 Tait Nottle - HW Eagles 9 Sam Rosenzweig - Hamley 10 Daniel Coombe - United JUNIOR COLTS Pos Name 1 Riley Thorne - Mallala 2 Joshua Studham - HW Eagles 3 Bayley Easlea - Balaklava 4 Nathan Studham - HW Eagles 5 Tyson McLeod - Two Wells 6 Dylan Irrgang - HW Eagles 7 Stewart McRostie - Balaklava 8 Samuel Michael - Balaklava 9 Dylan Howell - Mallala 10 William Dixon - Balaklava 11 Katelyn Rosenzweig - Hamley 12 Dawson Page - United 13 Luke Barnett - Two Wells ThWk Year 0 85 6 65 0 47 1 46 0 44 4 42 4 40 0 29 0 27 0 26 ThWk Year 0 36 0 35 0 28 0 27 0 26 0 21 0 21 1 18 0 16 0 16 0 16 ThWk Year 1 38 0 31 0 29 0 25 3 24 0 23 0 23 0 22 1 21 1 21 ThWk Year 1 32 1 27 0 20 2 17 2 16 1 16 0 15 0 14 0 13 0 12 1 12 0 12 1 12

ABOVE: Balaklava’s Ayden Lawless and Kade Slater tackle Eagle Curtis Cicolella in the junior colts game. LEFT: Eagle Kristel Moreton is tackled by Ryan Burman, Balaklava.

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Peckers will be playing for pride Les Pearson previews round 19 APFL matches Two Wells v Balaklava THE reigning premiers host a Balaklava team set to flop out of 2013 after missing the finals for the first time since 2009. The match has no real bearing on the season, with Two Wells already winning through to the sudden death first semi final against Virginia in two weeks at Hamley Bridge. Balaklava coach, Stuart Lamond, said it was important his team still took pride in its performance. “It’s our last game for the season, so it is a good opportunity for a lot of the new guys to play some good footy against a side that we’ve had some good battles against in the last few years,” he said. “They’ve got nothing really to play for and will probably be is likely to resemble the line-up thinking about the first semi final, we’ve got nothing to lose and will for Two Wells in the first semi final. be going out there to play with “It won’t be far off it,” Thomthat mentality.” son said. The inexperienced Peckers “The ones starting on the team was belted a week ago by ground will Mallala but probably be came back starters for the well against first semi final.” bottom placed Eamon HummocksFetherstonaugh Watchman and Jim MorEagles on the rison should weekend. return to the Balaklava team. has failed to “We want beat Two Wells to focus on our this season, the start this week, Roosters findwhich will be ing form when our main aim challenged. heading into It is a hallthe first semi,” mark of a good Thomson said. side, although missing the top EAMON Fetherstonhaugh Mallala v two could hurt should return for the Roosters. Virginia their chances THE loss of making a second consecutive of Ben Moffatt to a broken leg on grand final. the weekend hurts Mallala’s tall The team named this Saturday stocks, although depth has not MALLALA’S Ben Moffatt will be missing from Saturday’s lineup after breaking his leg on the weekend. gelse, undoubtedly would love a victory over the premiership favourites to buoy his boys heading into the first semi final against Two Wells next week. Lubcke hinted at more frontline players having a break in preparation for a finals assault. “We’re very wary of players being too sore, so they may have the week off,” he said. United v HWE THE obvious tag for this match is the battle for the wooden spoon, although it should be framed as the battle to avoid the wooden spoon in reality. The Eagles will head to Long Plains this weekend, where their disappointing season started with a loss to the Tigers in round two. HWE will likely be fielding a further depleted side, with Leigh O’Donohue and Shaun Light likely to be working. The Eagles have relied on a core group of players, including Justin Cicolella, Cameron McKinnon, Sam Baker, Dylan Cicolella, Adam Turrell and Andrew Turrell this year. While all talented, the depth around those players has tapered at times and as the season comes to a close, it appears the Tigers have maintained some form of momentum, despite registering only the two wins this year. A win would be more than welcome for United coach, David White. “It would be a bit of reward for the lads as our percentage shows we’ve been competitive for most of the year and not copped the really big floggings,” he said. “The times we have been defeated by big margins it has happened in short bursts. “I don’t envisage a lot of changes to the team from this week, so it’s up to those guys to put in a good performance. “It does have a bit of a finals sense about the game and I would think they would be approaching it the same way. “We’ve got to salvage something from this season, so we’ve got one opportunity to do it this weekend.”

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been a problem for the club of late. The Magpies should welcome back a host of key players for the clash against Virginia this weekend, including Joel Montgomerie, Angus Bruggemann, Jason Earl and Ben Parish. Mallala coach, Steve Lubcke, said he wanted his side to maintain its momentum heading into the second semi final in a fortnight. “Winning form is good form,” he said. “We’re going into it looking to do the job again against a quality opponent.” Given Virginia could well end up winning through to a grand final in a tough finals races, Lubcke was conscious of the Rams being a possible challenger. A win here could be a vital mental edge should the two teams meet again this year. That said, the Rams did knock off the Magpies on their home deck earlier this season. Virginia coach, Joss DenEn-

LEIGH O’Donohue is likely to miss the game against the Tigers this weekend, due to work commitments.

The White Ribbon initiative – Australia’s campaign to stop violence against women – was highlighted by local senior football players on Saturday. As an initiative of the Zonta Club of Clare & Districts, all North Eastern Football League senior teams wore white armbands during their matches, after the club approached NEFL president Ruth Warnock who enthusiastically put it to the league with full agreement. All clubs unanimously took the initiative on board at a recent association club presidents’ meeting. The Zonta Club of Clare and Districts, in association with the league, hope to make this an annual event. The club will also be approaching other sporting bodies to discuss the possibilities of holding other White Ribbon awareness events. More information at: http://www.whiteribbon. org.au/ or contact the Zonta Club of Clare & Districts White Ribbon Coordinator Deborah Keleher on 0408 895 965 or email: clare.zonta@gmail.com

NEFL players highlight the White Ribbon initiative

IT was 50 years ago that Watchman Football Club won the last premiership of the North Western Football Association, and 30 players, coaches and officials from that year reunited to celebrate on Saturday (August 17), with a luncheon at Balaklava’s Terminus Hotel.

Celebrating Watchman’s 1963 premiership Watchman and Hummocks football clubs joined the Adelaide Plains Football League in 1964, and the North Western Association was dissolved. • Pictured are (standing from left) Max Arbon, Richard Barr, Don Veitch, David Lamond, David Bigg, Geoff Arbon, Peter Tiller, Malcolm Lamond, Russell Maxwell, Brian Reinke, Brian Lamond, Ian Webb, Adrian Smith, Don Tiller. Sitting: Don Cottle, Keith Cottle (coach) and John Spillane.

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Peckers reunite – Balaklava Football Club past players and officials reunited at Balaklava’s A Grade Champion, Patricia Anderson, with Ladies captain, Tania Matz and C Grade Champion, Julia Hoskin (Absent Chris Hahesy).

clubrooms on August 10. Pictured are Life Members (back from left): Andrew Michael, David Rowland, Geoff Tiller, Kevin Simon, Malcolm Lamond, Colin Stewart, Ian Langdon, John McDonald, Rob Michael, Gary Wilson. Front: Peter Michael, Perc Jarvis, Betty Michael, Gay Lamond, Dean Lang and Colin Jenner. BALAKLAVA’S 1983 A grade side, back from left: David Rowland, Geoff Tiller, Kevin Simon, Peter Kowalick, Chris Madigan, Phil Jenner, Craig Ford, Colin Stewart, Ian Langdon. Front: Peter Michael, David Bubner, John McDonald, Gary Wilson and Rob Michael.

Balaklava Golf Club played its club championships on Sunday. Men’s A, B and C graders, and ladies A graders played 27 holes and ladies B and C graders played 18 holes in a stroke competition. Blustery conditions, with the odd shower, proved tricky for the players, but Bill Parkin managed the conditions best for the A Grade men, coming in with 118 off the stick after 27. Bill has now won the championships for the 10th successive time, which is a great effort. Current member Peter Thompson has also won the A grade championship 10 times but over a number of years. The pressure will be on now for the 2014 championship! Runner up was

Patricia is Balaklava Ladies Champion Mark Loy with 126. Men’s B Grade Champion was Scott Michael with 132 off the wazza, with Wayne Nagle runner up on 145. C Grade was a close encounter with Digby Addison managing his pain and old age well to win with 150, with Peter Friedrichs runner up on a count back from Dean Trickett both on 154. Ladies A Grade was won by Patricia Anderson who scraped through by two strokes on 144 from Cathy Redpath on 146. B Grade over 18 holes was won by Chris Hahesy on 108, with runner up Sue Friedrichs on 113. C Grade was won by Julia Hoskin, but due to the unavailability of other C

graders, she didn’t have to face the windy conditions, which she was very pleased about! Results Men’s A grade: W Parkin 118, M Loy 126, P Thompson 128, I Michael 134, W Lokan 136, M Hameister 136, C Michael 137. B Grade: S Michael 132, W Nagle 145, B Michael 150, J Michael 155. C Grade: D Addison 150, P Friedrichs 154, D Trickett 154, A Henstridge 161. Ladies A Grade: P Anderson 144, C Redpath 146, L Michael 153, T Matz 157, J Taylor 160. B Grade: C Hahesy 108, S Friedrichs 113, M Hayes 118. C Grade: J Hoskin.

BALAKLAVA Netball Club Life Members, back from left: Di Gregor, Trish Arbon, Michelle Veitch. Front: Joy Ryan, Janine McDonald, Helen Hewitson and Carolyn Michael.

BALAKLAVA’S 2003 A3 side, back from left: Kerrie Bell, Michelle Veitch, Narelle Michael. Front: Lee-Anne McCracken, Scarlett Schumacher, Bec Wilson and Sam Gregor.

MEMBERS of Balaklava Football Club’s 1963 B grade team, from left: Rod Kittle, Darcy Treverton, Ray Reid, Barry Willoughby, Colin Stewart, Dean Lang and Adrian Kraft. (an’ $2 off me!) an’ Barrie Thompson (35) coom in third, which joost levt uz with L. Masson (33), me like, W. Berry (33), ay ehm A. Henstridge (31), Chris Hahesy (30), M. Hahesy (29), G. Spence (21) and ay, Joan Anderson (17). The ay, Nearest Th’ Pins like, was joost me ehm, on the 10th, so there, thankyoo-verra-mooch. Cliff Applebee 32. NTPs: Ian Ferguson 4th, Rex Mortimer 12th, G Ralph 14th. Birdies: Rex Mortimer 12th, G Ralph 14th. Saturday’s competition was almost a no-show, with only eight players turning up to play a Par competition. Kieth Kluske finished first with +2 from Barry Schwartz (second) and John Bell third square. challenge by Greg Giannikos 71 to win A Grade with Yogi third on 73. Jim Weir, again coming in with the last group, won B Grade with 67 with Paul Shields second with 70 and Ian Clark third with 71. John Boon proved strong to take out C Grade with a 73 holding off Steve Kelly and Ray Prior, both on 79, with Steve winning the count back. Next week brings the final round of the President’s Trophy and judging by today’s scores, there are several players who are in the box seat. Steve Kelly and Jim Weir will be hard to beat with outside chances being Ian Clark,Adam Bail and Paul Shields for possible placing’s. Of course there is always a smoky in the mix, so I will suggest John Boon if he puts in a solid day and scores well. Results: A Grade: R. Hogg 70, G.Giannikos 71, Y. Frencken 73, A. Bail 77, G. Payne 78, J. Bowden 79, S. Grigg 81, L. Grafton 87. B Grade: J. Weir 67, P. Shields 70, I. Clark 71, D. Hall 72, M. Davies 73, I. Smith 73, H. Linford 74. C Grade: J. Boon 73, S. Kelly 79, D. Smith 80, R. Prior 79. Ladies: J. Holland 86. Long Drives: A – L. Grafton; B – D. Hall; C – J. Boon. NTP’s: 1 –, 2 –, 6 –, 11 – D. Hall, 12 – J. Bowden, 15 –. Birdies: 4 –; 18 – A. Bail. Pro’s Approach: P. Shields. NAGA: S. Kelly & R. Prior. Meat trays: J. Boon, P. Shields and I. Smith. Next week: Presidents Trophy round four semi final of match play. See you on the course next week – bring a friend to join our weekly adventures. If you have any stories, pass then on. – Paul Shields, TWGC captain

Golf Balaklava Slightly, I stress slightly less than balmy weather last Saturday just went to show who were the “hard nuts” and who the fair weather “wunderkind”, so from among the ranks of those few stout, sturdy golfing stalwarts we can name Peter Thompson as the winner of this year’s Simon Exhaust & Auto Trophy, courtesy of the good Count Bach (who gave him the nod over Bill Goudie). The minimal A Grade line-up lined up as follows – Peter Thompson with 33 Stableford points, Bill Lokan with 28, Merv Hameister with 22 and despite his making a very welcome return, Peter Lamont (28) who didn’t get a guernsey. The equally sparse B Grade brotherhood produced a winner in Bill Goudie (33), chased home by Dean Trickett (28), ahead of Wayne Nagle (25) and Rodger Hahn (18!). A minuscule C Grade gathering was dominated by Martyn Bell (31), who used the services of the good Count to get the jump on John Michael (31) and harry Austin Henstridge (28) into third. John Matz, now armed with a formidable handicap, rounded out proceedings with his 16 points (watch this space folks – you will remember what happened when a certain Trevor Gilmour trod this same halting path). Peter Thompson was our sole Birdie-er, for his second bash at the 13th and he also claimed a Nearest The Pin on the 10th, as did Peter Lamont for his second slam onto the 17th. Golfer of the Winter points were appointed to Peter Thompson (6), Bill Goudie (5), Martyn Bell (4), John Michael (3), Dean Trickett (2) and we scattered remnants, one each. Last Sunday we finalised this year’s Club Championships, again with reduced numbers, but suffice it to say that Bill Parkin won the A Grade from 6 other qualifiers, Scott Michael claimed B Grade glory from three other qualifiers and Digby Addison made his mark in the C Grade over three other qualifiers.

The Womens’ A Grade Champion was Patricia Anderson (with four other qualifiers), while Chris Hahesy won the B Grade over two other qualifiers and one Julia Hoskin, no doubt at home enjoying the warmth and comfort of her doona, claimed the C Grade kudos with, you guessed it, no troublesome qualifiers. On the preceding Friday, following an all-too-rare yet very welcome exercise in “daring to innovate”, we hosted a field of just under 80 players, thanks to Peter Friedrichs’ brillilant idea of hosting players from his football alma mater, the Sturt Football Club, here at Balaklava with a host of locals. It was, by all reports, a highly successful event and just goes to show what can happen when savvy members apply the grey matter. This Saturday we revert to a standard Stableford round in search of a hair-challenged winner of the Balaklava Shearing Shed Trophy and yet another in our hair-raising Split Sixes competition. He of the “to die for” dreadlocks, Peter Thompson, will chart our courses for the day, while in a near hairless frenzy, Greg Anderson will massage great globs of product into the scalps of those who dare to loiter anywhere near the 19th. Thursday August 15 – final qualifying round for Club Championships AGrade: PAnderson 83/68, L Michael 96/77, C Redpath 101/85, T Matz 107/85, J Taylor 107/85 B Grade: M Hayes 108/77, C Hahesy 110/83, S Friedrichs 114/82, J Thompson 116/86, C Taylor 134/100 C Grade: F Williams 119/84, J Hoskin 121/85, R Bastian 125/81, J Veitch 136/97.

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Men’s results August 18 – Par competition, sponsored by Eldredge Wines: J Olsen +6, E Harrison +6, G Mugge +3, M Williams +1, D McSkimming -1, N Johnson -1, L Eldredge -1, D Smith -1, M Eime -3, B Pratt -1, T Eime -4, I Zweck -4, B Spinks -4, H Wandel -4, J Lemon -5, R Lamond -6, P Wetherall -7, M Finn -11. Skins No12: E Harrison. NTP No17: B Pratt. August 25: Stableford, Don Victor Memorial/Heartbeat Donation, sponsored by Victor Family. September 1: semi final Club Championship/Handicap match play for others, sponsored by club. Ladies results August 14 – Stableford, sponsored by Medika Gallery: K Mugge 35 points, J Zweck 25, J Wandel DNF; nine holes: A Harrison 13. August 21: Par competition, sponsored by Blyth Post Office, hostess L Randolph. August 28: semi final Club Championship/Most Drives on fairway, sponsored by club, hostess K Eime.

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Balaklava mid week

Eee bar goom it were small as lot turned out larst Wednesday but ay, it dint rain verra mooch which were grand. Well, the lad to deliver a goodly dose of Ecky Thoomp to the other nine were Bill Goudie, who scored 37 points thankyoo-verra-mooch. Dean Trickett’s 35 got ‘im second place

Rex Mortimer certainly showed that he is multi-skilled in last Thursday’s Stableford round, winning the day with 42 points and also winning Nearest to The Pin on the 12th, scoring one of the only two Birdies made, and then cooking a barbecue lunch for 27 players – well done Rex! Competition runner-up was Bob Hillier with 38 on a countback from John Bell 38, Roger Hahn, Roen Cameron, Noel Stringer 37, Ian Rohde 35, all being prize winners. Others to do well were Barry Schwartz and Ian Ferguson 35, Errol Branson 34, Roland Pawlak 33, Wim Van pelt and

Results from Saturday August 10 – Stroke – Eclectic – Putting Comp, 20 players. Again the weather forecasted extreme conditions for the Adelaide region, however the Plains, as always, appeared to lull the members into a false sense of security. The captain started early with Les Grafton and Julie Holland hoping to get through the game without any rain, however we got hit with sweeping rain on the back nine. The other members behind playing the front nine had some sort of cover to put on the wet weather gear. As we finished the sun was out so the group behind were fortunate to have an easy run home. The match play games played were Yogi Frencken up against Ian Clark and going by the cards, it looked close with Yogi holding on to win 1 up. The other match had John Boon up against Bobby Hogg and again was up and down all day with chances missed by both golfers with the final result going down to the 20th hole in won by John Boon. Congratulations to both groups to the winners and losers for their games. All four were also in the grade placing on the day. Next week is being billed the ‘Clash of the Titans’ with Yogi up against John and Steve Kelly up against the captain. Both groups will be playing together and hitting off at 11 o’clock. We were expecting full coverage by Fox Sports and SBS along with our revered local time life photographer, Darrell Thompson, covering the round. Best of luck to Yogi, Jon, and Steve. Bobby Hogg’s 70 held off a strong

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Winner of the Stroke round played August 13 was Kath Stubing with 75 nett. Runner-up was Julie Holland with 76. Long drive on 9 was Julie Holland.

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The way We were

The first Lutheran schools in South Australia The history of Lutheran Schools in South Australia dates back to 1839. The first Lutherans – German migrants – arrived in South Australia in November 1838 (175 years ago) and, such was the importance of education for their children, that they started their own school at the German settlement of Klemzig in 1839. Another three Lutheran schools were established that same year: at Glen Osmond, Adelaide (Piltawodli) and St.Michael’s at Hahndorf. Listed below are some of their earliest schools which operated for varying periods of time: 1839 - Klemzig, Glen Osmond, Adelaide, Hahndorf; 1842 - Lobethal (school and college), 5 1 9 4 3 9 7 9 2

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Heritage Highlights by Norma Schopp

YEARS AGO August 2008

• HOYLETON’S Hayley Chapman was selected to compete in the Commonwealth Youth Games in India in October of 2008, shooting over a distance of 25 metres in the sport pistol shooting event.

YEARS AGO August 2003

• TALENTED young Balaklava singer, Kate McDonald, was invit(Medium, difficulty 26 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.53) ed to rating sing 0.48) solo at the Puzzle 2003 Royal Adelaide Show. 8 4 5 9 7 3 6 7 4 8 5 3 9 1 6 2

Bethany, Encounter Bay; 1845 - Tanunda (Langmeil); 1846 Light’s Pass (Immanuel); 1847 – Hoffnungsthal; 1850 - Tanunda (Tabor), Marananga (Gnadenfrei), Birdwood (Blumberg), Port Lincoln; 1851 - Rosedale (Rosenthal); 1852 - Buchsfelde (Gawler West); 1853 - Neukirch; 1854 – Ebenezer, Moculta (Gruenberg); 1855 – Rosedale (Concordia), Gomersal (Schoenborn), Keyneton (North Rhine), Lyndoch; 1856

– Greenock (Nain), Stockwell, Callington (Salem), Peter’s Hill, Spring Head (Mt.Torrens) ; 1857 - Moculta Gnadenberg, Bethel; 1858 – Lyndoch (King Street); 1859 – Greenock; 1860 – Rowland Flat, Bethel (Steinthal); 1861 – Greenock (Nain Narrow Way), Tarnma (Friedrichswalde), Light’s Pass (Strait Gate Redeemer), Springton (Friedensberg); 1862 – Siegersdorf, St.Kitts; 1863 – Eden Valley; 1864 – Schoenfeld, Gomersal (Neu Mecklenburg); 1865 – Steinau; 1866 – Dutton (Pine Hut), Carlsruhe (Kunden) Woodside; 1867 – Killalpaninna (Far North), Lyndoch (St. Jakobi); 1868 – Dalkey (Balaklava), Nuriootpa (St.Petri), Neukirch (Immanuel Synod); 1869 Callington;

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ness of the future depictions, Blomkamp relies on dust, pollution and garbage. The film is gritty in theme and cinematography and it creates a great and lasting impression. Matt Damon’s performance is effective. This is the sort of thing he is great at, being intense and visually conflicted for 120 minutes. Conversely, Jodie Foster also tries this intensity; however, her performance is lacklustre and wooden. She fails to really grab your hate. William Fichtner is wonderful in the supporting cast. He is often forgotten when thinking of great character actors. Surprisingly, the film runs at only about 100 minutes. Overall, I was very impressed. A Matt Damon fan myself, seeing him jump into a well written and directed sci-fi is wonderful to see. Probably the best of its genre this year. • More reviews: www.facebook.com/UntitledMovieReviewPage

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FIREWOOD for sale. Cut weighed and delivered. Kindling available. Phone (m) 0407 896 159 Snowtown. FIREWOOD - Quality split red gum, $330 p/tonne. All loads weighed, free delivery Owen and surrounding areas, 1/2 tonne loads available. Conditions apply. Phone 0412 887 040. LOST white gold solitaire engagement ring on Friday August 16 in town of Balaklava. Sentimental value. Phone Carolyn on 0417 858 947. CASH for cans & bottles, Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Terrace, Owen. Wednesday 10am - 5pm; Saturday 10am - 1pm or by appointment. Ph 0428 890 107. PHYSIO Prime - Balaklava, Two Wells and Mallala. (W) physioprime.com.au (F) facebook/physioprime (P) 8862 2200 or Darren on 0419 842 228 for an appointment. ERECTION and premature problems. Help for $30, money back guarantee. Phone 0424 452 329. Free sample. MECHANIC /Maintenance & Service Person required for ﬂeet of Western Star trucks and various trailers. Truck safe compliant. Workshop located in Balaklava SA. Further information or resumes to: janine@agfert. com.au. or phone Edward 08 8862 1866. Applications close 10th Sept 2013 VALIANTS wanted AP5 to CL sedans, wagon, utes, parts, anything considered. Ph Joe 0439 339 634. MULLINS - Barry. Many thanks to everyone for their cards, ﬂowers, donations and kindness shown to us following the recent loss of Barry. Judy, Amanda & Craig.

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MUDGE (nee Outram). Ben and Danielle are delighted to announce the arrival of “Harry Alexander” on the 13/8/2013, weighing 8Ib 2.5oz. A little brother for Jayden and Lucy. Special thanks to Dr Larwood, Roxanne, Lyndsay, staff at G.H.S and Nanna.

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WHITE - Craig, Julie, Tenneal, Kirrily,Ashlen, Brielle, Jenaya, Zarlia, Camden, Charlie (dec) and Brayden (dec) are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their son and brother, Rykan Hamish, on August 7, 2013 weighing 6lb 14oz. Thanks to Professor Dekker, midwives from birthing unit, theatre staff at LMHS and Nanny and Pop. BECKER - Lorna Yvonne. 27/08/1930 - 19/08/2012. 1 year has passed since you left us to be with Dad. Your memory is the greatest treasure to have and to hold in our hearts forever. Love Craig, Silena, Kyeasha. BECKER - Lorna. In loving memory of our dear sister and aunty. Loved and remembered always. Daphne, Dulcie and families.

9.30am - 4.30pm in Tarlee Hall, Main St, Tarlee • Displays & demonstrations of local artists & crafts people • Devonshire tea or lunch Enquiries Sue Dunn 8528 5262 - FREE Entry

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REGISTRATION NIGHT & AGM 7:30pm at Balaklava Sports Club • All players please register on this night All queries phone Sharon 0427 092 226

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Special Visitors Open Morning

DUBLIN CRICKET CLUB Meet the Coaches/ Player Registration Day SUNDAY AUGUST 25 from 12pm at Dublin Oval

THREE bedroom house close to shops and schools. Well fenced yard, references required, $230 per week. Phone 0439 828 234. CAMERA lens, Nikon AF-S DX, 18-200mm VRII, great condition, comes with UV ﬁlter and circular polariser ﬁlter, $500 o.n.o. Phone 0431 681 524.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28 • Come and see what students at BPS are doing - “join in a quiz, read a book, solve a puzzle or have a look” • School Tours available - 8862 1660 Commencing at 9.30am & concluding with Morning tea

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GLOBES shapes and sizes for all situations. Vacuum cleaner replacement bags. Balaklava Electronics 8862 1552.

G E N E R AT O R H o n d a Powered,2.5kva PRIME POWER with genuine Honda GX160 engine. From $599. AW Vater ph 8847 4109.

FLASH - Sony HVL-F42AM. In great condition, $130. Phone 0431 681 524.

CAR trailer. Custom made, tandem, on LT tyres, 610kgs, 3.7 x 1.9m, spare wheel carrier, checker plate toolbox, LED lights, fold up ramps, 3 months rego S085TCV, excellent condition, $4,000 o.n.o. Phone 0407 976 727.

BECKER - Lorna Yvonne. One year has passed, August 19. A moment lasts all of a second but the treasured memories live on forever. Love Gloria, Jeff and families, Di, Kieren and families, John and Missy.

EVERYONE WELCOME BALAKLAVA & DISTRICTS WAR MEMORIAL SWIMMING POOL 10am to 4pm - Balaklava Town Hall

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AGM FRIDAY AUGUST 30 AVON PRIMARY SCHOOL

MONDAY AUGUST 26 7pm at Balaklava Sports Club

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• 7.30pm at Mallala Football Clubrooms • All current, new players & supporters welcome

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100 YEAR REUNION September 8 11am in Avon Hall • Please bring a plate of food to share • Gold coin admission to cover expenses Everyone Welcome Ph Jenny 8862 2082

AIROFIT strider with calorie counter and speed, good condition, $30. Phone 0431 681 524.

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NOTICE UNDER SECTION 33 ROAD TRAFFIC ACT, 1961 I, Christopher Drew Holland, Acting Senior Sergeant of Police, for, and on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, exercise the authority delegated by the Minister of Transport under Section 11 Road Traffic Act, and make the following order under Section 33 of the Act. 1. I declare that the ‘Balaklava Cup Day’ is an event to which this section applies and that the following roads be closed to vehicle traffic on Wednesday September 4, 2013, between the times indicated. Racecourse Road, Balaklava between Port Wakefield Road and the Racecourse Gate D to be closed to north bound traffic. From 9am to 1pm. Racecourse Road, Balaklava between Port Wakefield Road and the Racecourse Gate D to be closed to south bound traffic. From 4pm to 6pm. 2. I direct that persons taking part in the ‘Balaklava Cup Day’ on the above roads, be exempted from all Part Eleven Australian Road Rules, Divisions 2, 3, and 4, relating to vehicle position on a road.

HUG-A-BUB. Wrap carrier. Premmie - 2 years, 4 positions, black, instructional DVD/Box, $25, Balaklava. Phone 0432 699 389. FRIDGE - Westinghouse. Top freezer, 280 Litre, height 1627mm width 545mm, 3 years old $80. Balaklava 0432 699 389.

Tickets: • Concession/Student $8 • Adults $10 • Child $5 • Family tickets $25 (2 + 2) extra child $2.50 BOOKINGS 8844 5175 - (BETWEEN 2PM - 5PM)

AVON ART & CRAFT GUILD INC

Balaklava Golf Club Fundraiser

Ask Organisations to participate in a community expo to promote their interests or services. Free booths available. Book now.

LAMPS - pair of pebble table lamps, brand new, unused, teal, roughly 30cm high, $15. Phone 0431 681 524. MUSICAL baby swing and portable cot in carry bag $20 Balaklava 0409 494 635.

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COMMUNITY Come and see what is available. A celebration of Adult Learning in all its forms in a show, tell, try atmosphere.

Adult Learners’ Week

SONY ﬁlter kit, 55mm, 23 pieces, colour, close-up, softone etc. Good condition, $20. Phone: 0431 681 524.

NIKON 50mm f/1.8 lens. Near new condition $80. Phone 0431 681 524.

For every dozen sold, $50 will be donated back to the golf club

ONLY 15 DOZEN LEFT Choose any combination: • 2012 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc • 2006 Shiraz • 2005 Shiraz • 2004 Shiraz (limited stock) • 2010 Cabernet Merlot

EXPO 11am to 3pm at Avon Hall, Avon Road Avon • Luncheon $10 per person

The aim is to raise $1,000 to go towards upgrading the kitchen facilities $250 raised so far

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FIREWOOD $195 per tonne. Free delivery or pick-up Balaklava as arranged. Mix gum. Phone 0447 079 388 or 0428 811 874.

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CHRISTIAN PASTORAL SUPPORT WORKER DEVELOPMENT ACT 1993 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 / D007 / 13 APPLICANT’S NAME: District Council of Mallala N AT U R E O F T H E D E V E LO P M E N T: Division of one allotment into three (Non-Complying) SUBJECT LAND: Lot 9 3 Wa s l e y s Ro a d , Mallala, Hundred of Grace (CT: 5731/987). ZONE: Primary Production Zone, Community Zone (Recreation Policy Area 1). 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 September 4, 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: August 21, 2013 THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

The District Council of Mallala will be holding a drum MUSTER collection at:

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

Address: 14 Gwy Tce. Balaklava Schools Ministry Group along with the Balaklava Chaplaincy Support Group are seeking applications for this 10 hour per week position, commencing Term 4, 2013. The position exists to offer support to students, staff and the school community. A Job and Person Specification, including details on “How to Apply”, is available from Schools Ministry Group on 8378 6800 or mail@smg.asn.au Closing date: Monday September 2 (at 3pm to SMG) For more detail go to: www.smg.asn.au

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Containers must be: • Triple or pressure rinsed • Clean – no chemical residue • Inspected by a drum MUSTER inspector • Metal containers must be punctured • Lids must be removed. Only containers displaying the drum MUSTER logo can be accepted as these are the only containers on which the levy has been paid. Appointments to deliver these containers can be made at the District Council of Mallala by phoning 8527 0200. Further information can be obtained by contacting Noel Bubner on 0428 400 111 DEVELOPMENT ACT 1993 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 application are as follows:DEVELOPMENT NO: 312 / 196 / 2013 APPLICANT’S NAME: District Council of Mallala N AT U R E O F T H E D E V E LO P M E N T: Community Wastewater Management System to ser vice Mallala township, incorporating treatment plant (consisting of storage tanks and equipment/control room within fenced compound), storage pond, access track, and associated irrigation/ woodlot areas, reclaimed water storage tanks and pump shed (non-complying). SUBJECT LAND: Lots 2 and 3 in Development Application numbered 312/ D007/13 (existing Lot 93 Wasleys Road, Mallala, Hundred of Grace, CT: 5731/987) and Lot 594 Wasleys Road, Mallala, Hundred of Grace, CT: 5539/630. ZONE: Primary Production Zone Community Zone (Recreation Policy Area 1). 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 representations in writing concerning this application to reach the Development & Compliance Coordinator at 2a Wasleys Road, Mallala not later than September 4, 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 Assessment Panel in support 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: August 21, 2013 THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS FUNDING GRANTS Applications for Community Partnerships Fund 2013 -14 are now open and will close at 5pm on Monday September 30, 2013. Since it began in 2001, the District Council of Mallala's Community Partnerships Fund has provided over $500,000 to local community groups and organisations for projects which enhance the economic growth and community development in our region. The program supports initiatives that focus on the development and promotion of local clubs and communities and/or stimulate economic growth. Applications for one-off projects are now invited from incorporated, non government, non profit organisations based within or providing a service to the District Council of Mallala. Application forms including eligibility criteria are available from the Mallala and Two Wells Council Offices and Council website. Individual Sports and Cultural Grant funding is available all year round for the purpose of providing financial assistance to individuals who are representing the district at a State and/or National level in their chosen field. For further information and application forms please visit www.mallala.sa.gov.au or contact Community Development Officer, Lynette Seccafien Telephone: (08) 8527 0200 Email: lynette@mallala.sa.gov.au

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’Pies set for showdown In-form Tigers United claims famous Mallala blitzes Hamley in victory over Roosters blustery out there,” he said. “A couple of shots the wind grabbed Les Pearson reviews MALLALA continand dragged them away fairly late.” round 5 APFL ued its dominance over Two Wells coach, Mark Thomson, Les round second-placed Hamley A grade matches could not Pearson believe the reviews drop in standard 18 APFL A grade matches Bridge this season, the of his team’s disposal. Magpies’ stellar second “We were burning the footy from half blitzing the Bombers UNITED became the second team to half back, so it was barely getting to the ly close with both sides the tune of 57-points at Hamley Bridge were roll the to reigning premier, Two Wells, with centre line,” he said. on been top in their respective Mallala on 40-point Saturday.win in gusty forced to play with 20 have a comprehensive “They could five goals up forward lines,” Mallala The margin was made players after Luke Mcconditions at Long Plains on Saturday. at quarter time, they played really well coach, Steve Lubcke said. considerably im- into Cabe himself Andrew Hardimanmore came back the injured into the wind in as well. “They lined played really pressive the swag of missing the warm up, while Kirk Two Wells team,by which was still Ruckman, Tyson Ettridge, up on well Simon in the first half outs in the Mallala camp. and James Sul- man, Lee Allmond, Josh Osbourne and Heberle Brad Two Wells danger Feast, in of first quarter, getting Walk up starters in- livan were also out, mean- thebattle. Fitzgerald. an epic head-to-head the inside ball and dishing Joel out Montgoming Matt Armstrong andcharged Thecluding Tigers came the better team, “Tyson was with keeping a out to their what runners, erie,on Angus Bruggemann, formed slamming 10 scoring shots to Liam three Henneker close eye on Feast,it as we knew he as they tend Jason Earl, Rob a makeshift ruck combut only registering two Montgoals from all was capable of,” White said.to do. wore gomery, their hard work.Ben Parish and bination. “This was the first “We weekeventually he was able down and a were able Saunders were all to the The Bombers came TwoMatt Wells failed to respond to fully train afterthem playing with few to stifle their strengths.” missingcall for and the Magpies. out with purpose a couple early wake-up United continued niggles the in past of weeks.” Hamley Bridge coach, Amongst low-scoring first half, on where they left off,Mallala’s seizing a 21-point Ettridge did a pretty good job, while Barnett, awas relainclusions were David althoughhis Mallala a Ash enjoyed buffer at the main break. Tigertook teammates freetively satisfied by his Pontt, Blair Buchanan, lead into half United coach, David White, saidnine-point scor- flowing game style. team’s start. Jono Wildbore, Dan Grif- time. ing was tough at times. fiths a and Bradwind, Hardie. “The first half was fairn - Continued page 19 “It was tricky it was fairly n Continued page 20

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TIGER Simon Schulz and Rooster Anthony Pontt are both hungry for the footy in Saturday’s A grade clash at Long Plains.

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KOBY Ettridge marks for the Tigers in their goal third, ahead of Rooster, Ryan Hooper, in the A grade match on Saturday.

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ASH Barnett has been “I’m looking forward appointed as the coach to it, for sure.” for the Adelaide Plains Barnett was a selector Football League’s assoand assistant coach of the ciation team to compete APFL team in 2004 and at the Landmark Cup at 2005. Jamestown on June 8. “The concept has APFL president, changed a bit over the BALAKLAVA Golf Club regular, Bill Parkin, has won the to the round robin Brad Busch, confirmed years club’s Men’s A Grade Championship for the 10th successive Barnett’s appointment on style, whereas it used to time. Bill (pictured left) claimed the title on Sunday be with 118 Tuesday. just one game,” he off “He’s the stick after 27 holes. He is presented with his trophy by very enthusisaid. Men’s captain, David Rodgers. Scott Michael (centre) took astic, keen and positive He will be trying to out the Grade Championship with 132 off the stick whileas many people about it, B and I like his involve ASH Barnett Digby Addison (right) claimed the C Grade flag with 150. style myself,” Busch said. from different clubs with association footy “I’m very happy hen Results around the competition as and more pictures – page 23 around the nation when has taken it on.” possible to help in some playing but I hadn’t Barnett, the current capacity. considered coaching it,” Hamley Bridge A grade With the Landmark he said. coach, said he was more Cup only a month away, “It came as a little bit than happy to take on the the coach has already of a surprise but when role. begun to canvass the the opportunity came, I “I’ve been involved league’s other coaches for jumped at it.

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potential players. “At this early stage, I’m working on approaching a few guys who can help with selection,” Barnett said. “I’ll be picking guys who want to play, that will be my personal approach, we want guys who want to play.” At least five players under 21 must be selected in the final squad. “I would imagine there would be up to 25 under 21s in the competition that could make the squad,” Barnett said. “It’s a big chance for a lot of those guys, as scouts often attend these carnivals.”

YOUNG Bomber, Matthew Couley, charges down the ground in the Under 8 game at Port Wakefield on Young lads represent APFL Saturday. n More pictures, page 16 THE Adelaide Plains Football League Under 14 side played in the Under 14 Football Championships at Lochiel on August 4. Pictured is the team, back from left: Dylan Kearns, Earl De Roma, Jonas Stancevicius, Dawson Page, Jayden Brewin and Riley Thorne. Middle: Jamie Good (runner), Rob Studham (runner and assistant coach), Mark Jenkin, Tyler Moulds, Leon Raether, Dylan Howell, Samuel Michael, Jack Ranaldo, Nicholas McArdle, Peter Butterfield (team manager), Jake Roberts, John Good (trainer). Front: Dylan Irrgang, Ryley Cummins, Luke Barnett, Nathan Studham, Nicholas Mathew (coach), Connor Buckby, Henry Bennison, James Gameau and Will Dixon.

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