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EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS... The Flannery’s Pharmacy team (back L-R) Lish Woods, Debbie Prior, Tracey Edwards, Jack Buckley, Karina Watson, Melissa Walker, Maddie Steele and Rachel Hayes (front L-R) Tash Cook, Michelle Grace, Sarah Hazell, Michael Flannery, Cheryl Bull and Amanda Downes. Absent Ange Hennock. (Photo: Flannery’s).

Flannery’s - Pharmacy Of The Year

Flannery’s Pharmacy has been named Guild Pharmacy of the Year 2019. The awards were presented by the Minister for Health, Greg Hunt, at the Australian Pharmacy Professional conference (APP) held on the Gold Coast last Thursday.

The Guild Pharmacy of the Year Award, conducted annually by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, recognises pharmacies that are leading the way in providing innovative and optimal healthcare for members of their community. The ultimate winner was chosen from the four category winners who this year were: • Pharmacy 777 Glengarry, Duncraig WA: Excellence in Community Engagement, Collaboration and Partnerships • Wilkinson’s Pharmacy, Burnie TAS: Excellence in Community Engagement, Health Services • Flannery’s Pharmacy, Forbes NSW: Excellence in Business Management

• Harding’s 24 hour Pharmacy, Annerley QLD: Excellence in Professional Innovation A spokesperson for the judging group, pharmacist Nick Panayiaris, Pharmacy Guild of Australia National Councillor and President of the South Australian Branch of the Guild, said Flannery’s Pharmacy was an exceptional example of the pharmacy of the future.

“The pharmacy’s excellent business operations and its investment in its people has established a great working environment with a strong emphasis on delivering a wide range of professional services to the community,” said Nick.

“Its refurbished design provides consulting space for other health professionals to provide services to the community from the pharmacy.”

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MAYORAL NOTES I attended the Community Precinct Meeting with Police this week and they have reported on the numerous thefts from motor vehicles recently in the Forbes Shire. I would like to encourage everyone to lock your cars, even if they are parked in the driveway.

On Tuesday, I chaired the Meet the Candidates session at the Forbes Services Club. It was very interesting to see the candidates express their ambitions for our Shire.

Last week I attended the Local Government Country Mayors Conference in Sydney with Councillor Jenny Webb. This was also very interesting with the leaders from all of the political parties, except the Liberals, present at the conference. It is heartening to know the government appreciates the support local government plays in the political process.

This week work has started on the Camp Street Bridge. This first stage involves installing temporary lights until the bridge replacement work begins in September. The existing lamp posts on the bridge will be

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reused in the landscaping approaches on the new bridge.

Can I say how fantastic all the retailers are looking at the moment. We are lucky to have so many great shops in town including our independent stores, Target Country and Spotlight especially, when you hear

THUMBS UP To Krista and the ladies at Forbes Veterinary Clinic. She did a great job on my cat that had a kitten stuck in her belly and made sure she was healthy and perfect to come home with me.

THUMBS UP To Forbes Council! I know a lot of the funding is from grants, but… the new guttering and footpath in Spring Street is coming together, the new “igloo” toilets near the water park and also down the bottom of Hill Street, and the removal of the ugly tyres from the old bmx track is really a great job!

about towns like Gilgandra losing their Target store. We must support our local shops to make sure we don’t lose them. It was also good to hear the reports that real estate is enjoying 11.4 percent increase.

God Bless Your Mayor, Phyllis Miller

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices

THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY MARCH 21 COMMENCING AT 1PM RECRUITMENT

DISPOSAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES

Council is currently advertising for a range of operational indoor and outdoor roles – Labourers, Maintenance, supervisors, Urban Services and Civil Construction and Water and Sewer. Council is also recruiting a 12 month contract maternity relief for the role of Executive Services Officer - providing support and advice to the business, GM, Mayor and senior staff. Technology systems proficiency is essential for all roles. Please view these roles on our positions vacant page on our Council website, or on SEEK.com

Council invites expressions of interest for the following vehicle: • 06/2015 Kia Carnival GDI, V6 Petrol Automatic, White in Colour, 142,000 km, Registration Expiry 04/19, Towbar Fitted. (Plant#1511) Expressions of Interest for the Kia Carnival, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged either by hand, post or email by 5pm, 23 March 2019.

• 1990 Toyota Coaster Bus. 42,328 km. Set up as RFS Communication Support Vehicle.

• 1993 Toyota Landcruiser Troop Carrier, 137623 , With snorkel, Bullbar and Front winch • 1997 Hino FGIJ, 10,654 km, 15000 GVM, 6 Speed manual, Fitted with Hatz Diesel firefighting pump, hose reels, water tank.

• 1998 Izuzu N8 NP 4x4, 10547 km, 6000 GVM, 5 Speed manual. Bullbar. Honda diesel firefighting pump, water tank , hose and hose reels.

• 1999 Izuzu N8 NP 4x4, 6765 km, 6000 GVM, manual, Bullbar, Hatz Diesel firefighting pump, water tank and 2 hose reels.

Should you wish to lodge an expression of interest in the above vehicles forms are available from Town Hall or via Council’s website www.forbes.nsw.gov.au or by clicking here. Expressions, addressed to the General Manager, are to be lodged either by hand, post or email by 5pm, 29 March 2019. The vehicles are available for inspection by appointment only. For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact Council’s Manager Fleet, on 02 6850 2300 or by email to forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au.

LIONS PARK CONCEPTUAL PLAN Council is seeking comment from the public on the Lions Park Conceptual Plan. This plan will be funded from grants received by Council to be expended by June 30 2019 and includes the installation of a fishing platform, serviced cement pads for food vans, stage/rotunda, formalised parking, lighting and landscaping. The plan identi-fies works proposed to be undertaken at this park, with the aim of creating an event and dining space at this location. The plan is available at Council’s Administration Office or on Council’s website under the Exhibition page. Comments should be submitted in writing to the General Manager by 5pm Tuesday 19 March 2019. For further information, please contact Council’s Manager of Community and Tourism, on 02 6850 2300.

WATER RESTRICTIONS Council wishes to advise that Level 1 Water Restrictions are still in place. For further information, please visit Council’s website www.forbes.nsw.gov.au or pick up an information sheet from Council’s Administration Office, 2 Court Street.

SUSPENSION OF ALCOHOL FREE ZONE Council advises that it proposes to suspend the Alcohol Free Zone on the corner of Templar and Lachlan Street adjacent to the Platypus Gallery from 5pm to 9pm on Tuesday 7 May 2019.

AMENDMENT TO 2018/19 FEES AND CHARGES Council wishes to advise its intention to amend its 2018/19 Schedule of Fees and Charges with the introduction of the below fees.

1. Central West Livestock Exchange: Provision of small and large advertisement signage.

2. Event Food and Beverage Vendors: Fees to sell goods and services at Council managed events.

3. Swimming Pool Resuscitation Sign: Fee to purchase Swimming Pool Safety Sign for residential pool.

The amended Schedule is available at Council’s Administration Office or on Council’s website under the Exhibition page. Comments should be submitted in writing to the General Manager by 5pm Friday 29 March 2019. For further information, please contact Council’s Senior Governance Officer, on 02 6850 2300.

Disclosure Statement of Political Donations and Gifts: The Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) Act 2008 states that a person who makes a planning application (i.e DA) or submission to Council is required to disclose reportable political donations and gifts made by any person with a financial interest in the application to a Councillor(s) or Council employee(s) within the past two years. Privacy Notification: Submissions made by Council are considered public access documents under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.Personal information such as your opinion, name and address may be made publicly available including via Council’s website.

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All submissions to Council should be sent to: General Manager, Forbes Shire Council, PO Box 333 Forbes NSW 2871 Email: forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au • Website: www.forbes.nsw.gov.au

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TO NEW BEGINNINGS... The old lights on Camp Street Bridge were turned off on Wednesday with temporary lighting put in place until the bridge’s replacement, which is expected to start in September.

Say Goodbye to the old lights: The old lights on Camp Street Bridge have been switched off and replaced with temporary lighting until the bridge replacement. The existing lamp posts on the bridge will be reused in the landscaping approaches on the new bridge and the remaining lights will be gifted to Forbes Shire Council. Work to relocate the power and water utilities from the bridge has been completed and temporary solar lighting has started being installed to maintain pedestrian and road safety.

‘Tackling Rural Crime’ handbook: It’s hard enough working on the land at the best of times without also having to deal with the threat of trespassers, illegal hunting, livestock theft, equipment and property theft and other preventable crimes. As rural crime is costly, preventing it is an integral step to building a long-term prosperous agricultural, pastoral and aquaculture industry and vibrant regional community. That’s why the NSW Police Force and the NSW Farmers have been working together to improve the ways rural industries assess the security of their property to reduce the risk of rural crime. In October 2018, 26 ‘Tackling Rural Crime’ workshops were held around the State to help farmers detect and prevent the major security risks facing their busi-

Owners of Flannery’s Pharmacy, Sarah Hazell and Michael Flannery.

ness, property and family. This included options to increase security infrastructure, ways to improve asset protection and surveillance to reduce trespass and new ways to report rural crime. Farmers came away from the workshops better equipped to report any criminal activity, with the intention of ultimately reducing crime. During and since the workshops 1,000’s of ‘Tackling Rural Crime’ handbooks have been handed out. To ensure that everyone gets the chance to use this handy reference guide, it is now available electronically. View https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/ pdf_file/0019/623602/BOOKLET_interactive_Police_Rural_Crime_Web_FINAL.pdf to get your copy.

Election Day: Will you be away on Election Day? NSW Election Pre-Polling is available from the 16th March to 22nd March at the Forbes Town Hall. Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri, 8am to 6pm and Thurs 8am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday closed.

On Election Day, 23rd March, voting can be made between 8am to 6pm at the following locations: Bedgerabong Public School, Forbes High School, Forbes Tennis Club and Forbes Town Hall. For more information on the election please see: www.elections.nsw.gov.auorganisation.

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CWA Challenges For 2019 At the first meeting for 2019, the CWA Forbes Evening Branch reflected on our fundraising activities/ projects for 2018 and established new projects for 2019. We also welcomed new members to our group.

Activities our members were involved with in 2018 included updating the miscarriage packs for distribution at various locations in Forbes. These packs provide information and support materials for women who are grieving. We combined with the CWA Forbes Day Branch to provide afternoon tea and dinner for the drivers and their families of the “Great Southern WA Drive for Life” hay deliveries in October; supported other CWA projects including Riverside Disability, Care West Lodge, Oxley Junior Public Speaking and Group Education Projects and numerous other drought relief efforts in our local community.

In 2019 we will continue to support drought relief funding through distributing gift cards donated by Western Australian CWA branches as well as other drought relief activities in our community; offer financial support toward the Oxley Group projects as mentioned above and preparing and distributing miscarriage packs.

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Heather Mckinnon and Robyn Miller assisted with making the miscarriage packs.

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macy partner Sarah Hazell said: “Our motto at Flannery’s Pharmacy is putting the community back into community pharmacy.

We know it’s just as important to provide a listening ear to our patients in need as it is to dispense their prescriptions.”

Sarah also congratulated the other finalists, the Guild for hosting APP and the competition, QCPP assessor and the competition judges, and most of all, the team at Flannery’s.

“They are the most wonderful group of people,” she said, calling the team “the most positive, engaged, loyal, trustworthy, and clever people to work with. They’re such a warm, friendly and welcoming environment for our customers to come to for all their health care needs.”

“We are absolutely thrilled to be the 2019 Pharmacy of the Year.”

Nick said Flannery’s Pharmacy was constantly looking to innovate and improve its service offer for the community.

The National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, George Tambassis, said Flannery’s Pharmacy was a great example of a pharmacy’s commitment to the community.

“The pharmacy is dedicated to the people of Forbes and surrounding areas and has invested to secure its future and the future of the services it provides its patients and customers,” he said.

“Flannery’s Pharmacy shows the heights that can be achieved by planning for, and committing to a strong community pharmacy sector into the future.”

As the team accepted the award, phar-

Page 4 Friday 15 March 2019 Continued from Page 3 New projects and activities for this year include sponsorship for the local Miss Showgirl winner to help with the expenses in attending Zone finals and/or Royal Easter Show. We will also be supplying a variety of items for the Women’s Refuge. Forbes Evening Branch CWA is one of the sponsors of the Grease & Oil Change program providing local farmers with much needed health and wellbeing information and support services.

Other fundraising activities will include the proceeds from the sale of the annual Farmer Down Under Calendar. You can find these informative calendars on sale in various local shops. We have other activities underway for fundraising but are yet to be finalised.

Teddies, bunnies and layettes knitted and crocheted by the HACC centre women’s group were donated to our group and have been distributed to appropriate places like the maternity unit and Women’s Refuge.

All members are looking forward to a rewarding and productive year. Anyone is welcome to attend our dinner meetings held at the Vandenberg Hotel from 6:30pm onwards every second Thursday of the month. Our next meeting is 11th April.

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Modern Slavery

Late last year, the Modern Slavery Bill 2018 was passed Federally in the NSW State Parliament heralding a new statutory modern slavery reporting requirement for larger companies in Australia.

Reporting obligations relate to the steps taken to respond to the risk of modern slavery in the operations and supply chains of the reporting entity and its controlled entities. The reporting criteria are mandatory.

It is crucial that reporting entities begin reviewing their supply chains and collecting data ahead of the introduction of reporting obligations. The first reporting year will be 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020 At its broadest, the term ‘modern slavery’ refers to any situations of exploitation where a person cannot refuse or leave work because of threats, violence, coercion, abuse of power or deception. The Australian regime defines modern slavery to incorporate conduct that would constitute an offence under existing human trafficking, slavery and slavery-like offence provisions set out in Divisions 270 and 271 of the Commonwealth Criminal Code.

Modern slavery will encompass slavery, servitude, the worst forms of child labour, forced labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, slavery like practices, forced marriage and deceptive recruiting for labour or services. Entities will need to report if they carry on business in Australia with a minimum annual consolidated revenue of $100 million.

Entities in NSW will be obliged to report under the NSW Act if they have a turnover of $50 million. Corporate groups should obtain specific advice in relation to which entities are required to report and how joint reporting can work.

Once the Modern Slavery Act commences, a targeted regulatory regime will be introduced, under which large businesses will report annually. Those reports will be published on a public register.

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Discover What Education Should Be A warm and sincere welcome is extended to families to join Scots All Saints College a premier, independent College with Christian values, offering quality co-education to more than 750 day and boarding students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. Set on expansive grounds of more than 200 acres, the College is centrally located within NSW across three campuses in Bathurst and Lithgow.

As a new College established in 2019, Scots All Saints College has all the modern facilities expected within an innovative College of the future, combined with a proud history of over 218 combined years in regional education. The Scots School (19462018) and All Saints’ College (1874-2018) have enjoyed a longstanding reputation as leading schools of excellence. Building on a strong foundation, Scots All Saints College offers an inspired learning environment with positive pastoral care and student wellbeing programs within a friendly, approachable and supportive school community.

A Junior School (Pre-Kindergarten to Year 4) and Middle School (Years 5-8) is available on All Saints Campus, Pre-Kindergarten and Senior School (Years 9-12) on Scots Campus and Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6 on Lithgow Campus. Boarding is available from Year 5 onwards in four newly reno-

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Scots All Saints College have two exciting upcoming events. The Highland Gathering will be held on Sunday, 24th March from 10am to 4pm and includes highland games and dancing, pipes and drums competition, rides stall, food and coffee. There will be campus tours at 12pm and 2pm on the day.

On Monday, 25th March the College will hold a Try Middle School Day from 9am to 3pm. Prospective students will be able to join the classes, meet the teachers and enjoy the specialist facilities on offer.

Start a positive future for your child now and contact the College to explore the possibilities on 6331 3911 or visit www.scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au/TryUs.

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Free Learner Driver Workshop Parents and supervisors of local learner drivers are encouraged to attend a free workshop which will be held at Red Bend Catholic College in Forbes on Tuesday, 19th March commencing at 6pm.

The free two-hour workshop, ‘Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers’, will offer parents and supervisors hands-on advice on how to provide the most effective driving practice for learner drivers.

Forbes Shire Council’s Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Melanie Suitor, said the workshops offer practical advice to parents and supervisors on how to help learner drivers become safer drivers.

“Parents and supervisors of learner drivers have a crucial role to play in making our roads safer. That is why Forbes Shire Council has teamed up with Roads and Maritime Services to hold these free workshops.”

“The workshop covers the licensing system, how to use the Learner Driver Logbook including the use of digital logbooks, licence conditions for learner and P-plate drivers, the benefits of on-road driving sessions, tips on supervising a learner driver and more,” said Melanie.

Light refreshments will be available during the workshop. Bookings are essential and can be made by calling Melanie on 6861 2364.

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You’re invited to try our unique Middle School in a fun-filled day of learning and connection All Saints Campus Monday 25 March 9am - 3pm Join our classes, meet the teachers, enjoy our specialist facilities and get to know other students.

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16 Mar Funds raised at the Seniors Festival Concert have been donated to CanAssist Forbes. Murray Field and Kerry Dunstan accepted the cheque on behalf of CanAssist Forbes on Monday from Mayor Phyllis Miller and Seniors Concert organisers, Neil and Jane Gilmour.

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Forbes Junior Cricket held their Presentation Day on Saturday. The Under 17’s Achesons team award winners were Connor Greenhalgh (Best Batter), Jack Cole (Best Bowler) and Sam Bryant (Most Improved) with their coach, John Cole.

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The KMWL team Under 17’s award winners at the Forbes Junior Cricket Presentation Day were Brady Nicholls (Best Batter), Luke McDean and Jacob Bell (Best Bowler) and Lachlan Barnes – absent (Most Improved) with their coach David Sly.

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Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing The Under 14’s Forbes Livestock team award winners at the Cricket Presentation Day were Henry Hodges (Best Batter), Jack Whitty (Best Bowler) and Harry Whitty (Most Improved) with their coach, Tim Mackay. (Visit the club’s Facebook page to view other winners).

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Bush Dance @ Trundle Showground Pavilion at 7.30pm. All dances taught on the night with a light supper provided. Tickets $15 Adults, $5 School Aged Child and Family for $35. For more info contact Jen Kelly on 0417 697 770.

The Forbes Handicraft Centre Market Day Stall outside the shop in Lachlan Street, commencing at 9am until 1pm. Plentiful supplies of home cooking, a variety of jams and preserves, fresh in season produce and fresh farm eggs will be available. Also available within the shop lots of handcrafted goods, such as woodwork, toys, baby wear, quilts, paintings and much more.

Forbes Sportsperson of the Year Association Presentation Awards Dinner @ Forbes Sport and Recreation Club. Guest speaker is Alana Thomas, former Australian Rugby Union Player.

Free Learner Driver Workshop, 6-8pm at Red Bend Catholic College. To book contact Melanie Suitor, Road Safety Officer on 6861 2364.

NSW State Election Scots All Saints College Highland Gathering, 10am – 4pm at Scots Campus.

Campus Tours between 12pm and 2pm.

Come and try day at Scots All Saints College Middle School from 9am – 3pm for students entering years 5, 6, 7 and 8. Register by calling 633 7310 by 18th March.

JPY and The All Star Band will be playing at Bathurst Panthers on the 29th and Dubbo Regional Theatre on the 30th March tickets via www.abstractentertainment.net Breast Cancer Network of Australia Forum at Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre from 10am - 3pm. Morning tea and lunch provided. Free bus to event picking up in Forbes, Parkes, Alectown and Peak Hill. For pick up times contact Dianne Green 0428535843 and she will also register you for the day.

Phil and Chris Coad’s Condobolin Music Muster @ Condobolin RSL with professional artists appearing on stage from 8am – 6pm Saturday and Sunday.

For bookings and enquiries phone 0458 728 464.

Forbes Rotary Ipomoea Markets @ Lions Park from 8am to 12.30pm. Lots of amazing stalls of local handicraft, produce, cakes, plants and bric-a-brac on offer. All stall holders welcome!

Forbes & District Lions Club meets at the Vandenberg Hotel on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7pm. For further information phone Gayle Williams on 0268 511 863.

The Forbes Community Men’s Shed meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am to 12pm at the Forbes Showground.

Forbes Domestic & Family Violence Committee Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:30am at Forbes Health Service (old conference room). Contact Renee Ellison on 6850 1234.

The Rotary Club of Forbes meets at the Vandenberg Hotel on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 6:30pm. Call Chris Finkle 0429 661 358.

The Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Cowra Support Group meets on the first Friday of each month at 12:30. Open to all survivors of any community. If interested contact Pascale on 6342 1612. Members come from Canberra, Temora, Forbes, Eugowra, etc. All details on website: http://recover.itmatters.com.au.

Golden Girls Luncheon at the Forbes Services Club, 12pm, the fourth Tuesday of every month. Contact Lyn Ward on 0417 536 619. Transport is available.

Neighbourhood Watch meeting at the Forbes Services Club, 2pm on the first Wednesday of each month. For information phone Lyn Ward on 0417 536 619.

Forbes Prostate Cancer Support Group meets at the Long Tan Room of the Forbes Services Memorial Club on the 3rd Tuesday of every 2nd (odd) month at 5:30 pm. For more information phone Ray Martin on 0429 133 046.

Breast Cancer Support Group meets every second Saturday of the month at the Vandenberg Hotel at 12 midday.

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FORBES SPORT

Forbes Junior Cricket Scores

Phil Maher marking the spot for his ‘Nearest the Pin’... closer than the previous player.

Top Scoring In Golf The Saturday Men’s comp was an Individual Stableford, sponsored by Ian Simpson Real Estate and contested by 70 players, many of whom brought in a top score.

The A-Division had four players on 40 points, with count backs deciding the results. The winner was Ethan Gaffney, ahead of Josh Coulthurst, both on 40 points. The B-Division had a clear leader in Viv Russell on 44 points, followed by Bede Tooth with 42 points.

The ball sweep went to 38 points, with lucky players being: 44 – V Russell; 42 – B Tooth; 41 – R Borger; 40 – E Gaffney, J Coulthurst, L O’Connor, J Zannes, B Parker, A Tucker, S Grallelis, H Steel-Park; 39 - B Hodges, M Collits, B Shine, M Prior, P Dawson; 38 – G Newport, I Bown and D Mylecharane.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – P Maher; 18th – B Everest. Phil Maher fired a miraculous

shot almost beside the 9th pin to snatch the NTP away from Richard Nixon. They got their putts easily, but many others surprisingly missed short putts.

The Stableford Medley on Sunday had its usual group of dedicated players, bolstered by the return of the Ladies. The winner was Jeff Haley with 39 points. He had a comfortable 22 points on the front-9, but lost his touch a bit on the back-9. Runner-up was Barb Drabsch with a tidy 36 points.

There was no ball sweep, and only one NTP which went to Jeff Haley on the 9th, while everybody missed the 18th green.

Last week the Forbes Division 1 team travelled to Wellington to contest a semifinal of the CWDGA Pennants 2019. They trounced last year’s winners, Mudgee, 4/1.

This weekend they play a very tough match against Bathurst in the final.

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Croquet News And Results Week ending 9th March There was a good turnout for our Tuesday’s golf croquet before venturing to the Vandenberg Hotel for our March birthday lunch. Birthdays for March were Doreen Rogers and John Job. There were some close games for our golf croquet. The winners of their three games were Mary Hodges, Harley Stewart and Geoff Coles.

Dark clouds did not dampen our enthusiasm for our Saturday Aussie croquet. In fact it was a lovely day with a cool southerly breeze that made it a pleasure to play. New

comer to the game, Ray Burridge, had two wins in his first effort in the Saturday game.

Previously he had only played Tuesday’s golf croquet for a short time. Congratulations Ray! The winners of three games were John MacCullagh, Jill Rubie and Bill Scott. The closest game by far was the last game of the day between Ray Burridge and Bill Scott who defeated Doreen Rogers and Kevin Rubie, with all four vying to be first to peg out. Those who had finished, were avidly watching the game and cheering everyone on.

By Anne and Harley Stewart

Results of games played 8th & 9th March Under 17’s: Hawkes 8/114 (Hunter Hawke 36, Corey Thompson 22, Harry Bayliss 5/9 including a hat trick, best fielder – Tyler Yeo) defeated Bayliss 5/49 (Harry Bayliss 16, Frankland Ross 11, Brody Clarke 2/8, Hunter Hawke 1/5, best fielder – Corey Thompson).

Achesons 4/68 (Jack Cole 20 n.o, Tallis Hurford 12 n.o, Sam Bryant 2/6, Jed Matheson 1/1, best fielders – Connor Greenhalgh and Toby Hurford) defeated KMWL 8/65 (Rhys Glasson 18 n.o, Pat Cormie 12 and 1/1, Luke McDean 1/1, best fielders – Brady Nicholls and Luke McDean).

Under 14’s: Livestock 90 (Jake Smith 30 n.o, Henry Hodges 19 n.o, Bradman Hardy 1/5, Toby Jarick 1/8, best fielders – Joe Ellison and Joe Morrison) defeated Sixers 81 (Jack Milne 19 n.o, Ryan Dunford 13 n.o and 1/0, Caleb Crisp 1/3, best fielders – Liam Moody and Connor Batt).

Bernardis IGA 7/84 (Brad Mattiske 12 n.o, Ed Mayo 11 and 2/5, Thomas Brindle 1/2, best fielders – Samuel Klingner and Will Mayo) defeated Thunder 10/82 (Jackson Plummer 17, Harry Jones 13 and 2/1, Danilo Bottaro-Porter 2/4, best fielders – Thomas Burkitt and Jackson Plummer).

Under 12’s: Adept Plumbing 4/85 (Patrick Ryan 10 retired and 1/2, Isaac Page 8 retired, Tom Whitty 1/1) defeated Scorchers 7/34 (Oliver Westcott 8, Thomas Simpson 5 and 1/10, best fielders – Boyd Hutchins and Thomas Ball).

Walkers AgNvet 69 (Zac Frazer 16, Sam Schrader 2/5, Ollie Walker 2/8, best fielders – Brodie Page and Oliver Mayo) defeated Renegades 42 (Riley Duncan 9, Ellen Dolbel 6 n.o and 2/7, Callum Rowbotham 1/11, best fielders – Bill Mahon and Holly Duncan).

Hazell & Field 89 defeated Sportspower 86.

Under 10’s: Forbes 86 (Jamison Lee 2/2, Eamon Moody 1/4) defeated Parkes 65 (Max Hazell 2/2).

Draw for semi-finals on 16th March: Under 17’s: Achesons V Bayliss at South Circle Oval, Forbes. Hawkes V KMWL at Northparkes Oval, Parkes.

Under 14’s: Livestock V Thunder at Grinstead Oval, Forbes. Sixers V Bernardis IGA at Spicer Oval, Parkes.

Under 12’s: Sportspower V Walkers AgNvet at Botanical Gardens, Forbes. Adept Plumbing V Hazell & Field at Botanical Gardens, Forbes.

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