Little Bang Discovery Club Launches In Forbes
The Little Bang Discovery Club was launched in Forbes last week and caters to the curious, the inquisitive and the creative three to five year olds in the Forbes community. Facilitators in Forbes have been trained by the Children’s Discovery Museum to deliver this fun filled hands-on program focusing on genuine scientific enquiry. “Thanks to the generosity of Telstra Kids Foundation and Clean TeQ Sunrise we have been able to purchase the resource kit needed to run the Little Bang Science Club program,” said Maree Yapp from Forbes North SaCC. Forbes North SaCC and Forbes Learning Ladder worked together to bring the Little Bang Science Club to the Preschoolers room last week and a representative from Clean TeQ Sunrise was on hand to help out. “Clean TeQ Sunrise is proud to invest in the Little Bang Science kit through our Matched funding for schools program. We know that early STEAM education is critical to developing the kind of scientific thinking that Clean TeQ Sunrise will need from our local workforce over the twenty-plus years the mine is expected to operate,” said Justine Fisher, General Manager, Government External Relations and Community Clean TeQ Sunrise. “Maree Yapp has done a great job making sure the Little Bang Science kit is available to as many three to eight year old chil-
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THUMBS UP... THUMBS DOWN MAYORAL NOTES What a busy week it has been. You would have noticed the work happening down at the lake in Sir Francis Forbes Park. This is a hardstand and worksite for Roads and Maritime Services for the duration of the construction of the Camp Street Bridge. Don’t be alarmed, it will be reinstated back to its former condition on the completion of the works. The lights in the trees in Templar Street have been taken down for repair work and the trees will be trimmed. They will be re-installed in the next couple of months in time for Taste on Templar in November. The Visitor Information Centre at the Railway has been closed this week for minor repairs. It will be business as usual on Saturday. Sorry for any inconvenience this has caused. I visited Carrawobitty Homestead this week to listen to Lakie and his Larrikins. They were great! I was very impressed with the restoration of the homestead. Congratulations to Monica and Ken for taking on this restoration work, the place looks
THUMBS UP to all involved in maintaining the Dreaming Centre area on Lake Forbes. What an asset this area is to our town, thank you for all your hard work.
amazing. We have a new Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancock. Shelley was the speaker for the house for 8 years before being appointed, and we are so lucky to have her voice in parliament. And what a voice she has! Councils across the state were set to pay for $13.9 million emergency services levy hike, which equates to a cost of $70,000 for the Forbes Shire. This week the State Government has agreed to fund this extra cost this year. It’s a win for local government and our community. I would like to thank Linda Scott, Local Government NSW President, and my colleagues on the board, David Elliot, Minister for Police and Emergency Services, John Barilaro, acting Premier of NSW who have all done a great job in passing this through. Bedgerabong Show is on this weekend, and I encourage you all to go along and
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FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices
THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19 COMMENCING AT 1PM POSITIONS VACANT
2020 AUSTRALIA DAY PARADE
SUPERVISOR LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE: The Supervisor Livestock Exchange will be responsible for the management of the day to day operations of the Central West Livestock Exchange (CWLE) including but not limited to animal welfare of livestock, ensuring Chain of Responsibility compliance and ensuring the management of accurate records of livestock transactions. This position will also be responsible for the supervision of all staff and general maintenance of the yards and infrastructure. Applications close Sunday 1st September 2019
Council is calling for Expressions of Interest to be involved in the 2020 Forbes Australia Day Parade. Community members can register their interest in being a parade participant or volunteer parade marshal by completing the form available from the Forbes Shire Council website or the front counter of the Council administration building. Completed forms should be emailed to community@forbes.nsw.gov.au or dropped off to the front counter before Monday 9th September.
CREDITORS OFFICER: Are you great with detail and numbers? Do you have financial processing experience and great customer service? This role is for you. Applications close Sunday 8th September 2019. SENIOR SAFETY OFFICER: Are you tertiary qualified in safety and have over five year’s industry experience? Council is seeking a senior officer to join our WHS portfolio in a full time capacity. Applications close Sunday 8th September 2019. IT OFFICER: Are you tech savvy, with tertiary qualification in IT and project management? Join our IT portfolio and lead Council’s technology development into the future. Applications close Sunday 8th September 2019. MULTI SKILLED WATER OPERATOR: Are you hands on, technically minded and not afraid of hard labour work in a great team? Then the Multi-skilled water operator role is for you. Applications close Sunday 8th September 2019. TRAINEE WATER OPERATOR AND TRAINEE SEWER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR: For a 2-year period, the Trainee Water Operator and Trainee Sewer Treatment Plant Operator will undertake professional learning and development in this critical service area. Applications close Sunday 1st September 2019. For further information on all above positions vacant, please refer to Councils website www.forbes.nsw.gov.au for the link to the position descriptions and the online application.
CALLING ALL COMMUNITY GROUPS! Council is seeking information from all Community Groups to be included on a new residents
‘Welcome to Forbes Guide’. The Community Group details required are: 1) Group, Committee or Club Name; 2) Contact Email; 3) Website and Social Media Links (if available). Community Groups are encouraged to send their information to forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au by Monday 19 August 2019. For further information please contact Council’s Events Officer on 6850 2300.
NAIDOC MARCH CBD ROAD CLOSURES Council wishes to advise that the following streets will be closed on Wednesday 18 September from 9:00-10:40am for the Community NAIDOC Day march; • Lachlan Street between Cross Street and Court Street • Court Street between Lachlan Street and Harold Street • Harold Street will also be closed from 9:00am – 4:00pm for the NAIDOC celebrations.
SUSPENSION OF ALCOHOL FREE ZONE Notice is given that Council will suspend the Alcohol Free Zone in Templar Street from 2pm to 10 pm on 13 December 2019.
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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SNIPPETS... coding, languages, literature, music and other creative and cultural activities within an approved list of activity providers. Across the NSW Central West 70 providers have now registered to accept the vouchers. To apply for your voucher simply head to www. service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-creative-kids-voucher The new Forbes Business Chamber committee for 2019/2020.
Forbes Business Chamber: Held a great AGM at the Forbes Inn on the 31st July. The New Committee is President - Marg Duggan, Vice President - Michael Jelbart, Junior Vice President - Stuart Thomas, Secretary - Gabe Miller, Treasurer - Kimberly Chudleigh, Returning Officer - Warwick Rolfe and General Committee members include - Ian Bown, Brett Rout, Elle Barry, Alison Uphill, Sheryl Garner and Aaron Acheson. The Committee are looking forward to another very prosperous year and intend to continue to support businesses through the drought. The Forbes Business Chamber will be offering training, support, events, business visits and networking opportunities to their members. In addition members will have access to legal assistance, human resources and rebates for energy.
Daffodil Day: The Cancer Council is urging Forbes residents to show their support for the Daffodil Day Appeal this August by donating to life-saving research to give more than hope to those affected by cancer. The Daffodil Day Appeal will take place on Friday 23 August 2019 the Cancer Council will be accepting cash donations with pins and fresh daffodils for sale. CWCU Monthly Sports Achiever: Tayte McNamara has been excelling in a number of sports this year to be nominated and selected as the June Central West Credit Union Monthly Sports Achiever. He has represented his school for Swimming, Cross Country, Rugby League, Touch and Rugby Union as well as representing Forbes for Cricket. Well done Tayte - keep up the great work!
Show Competition: Are you heading to the Forbes Show on the 6th and 7th September this year? Why not enter our show competition on Page 7 and you could win 1 of 3 Family Passes! Simply enter online at www.forbesphoenix.com.au competition will be drawn on 2nd September. Creative Kids Voucher: The Creative Kids program provides $100 for each schoolaged child in NSW to get involved in creative and cultural activities. Vouchers can be used towards registration, participation and tuition costs for performing arts, visual arts,
Tayte McNamara accepting his award from Central West Credit Union’s Brett Facey.
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Ridgehaven Annual Ram Sale In Cudal
Ridgehaven Poll Dorset Stud is owned and run by the Legge Family – Jessie, Ruth, Floyd and Isabele. Their focus is to produce rams with genetics that assist commercial lamb producers to be more efficient and profitable. The long term breeding program concentrates on high growth rates and early maturity for on-farm efficiency and marketing options, together with well-defined carcase shape and adequate fat coverage for premium carcase quality and higher yields. Animal management advantages are also a priority, with smooth shoulder settings for ease of lambing, correct leg and foot conformation for ram mobility and functionality, and tight downs wool for a higher skin value. The Poll Dorset breed is well known for their fast growth and high yielding carcase. Dorset-cross lambs are highly sought after by the meat processors and regularly attract a premium price due to the quality and consistency of the product. This has made the Poll Dorset breed the No.1 terminal sire for prime lamb production in Australia. The Ridgehaven 2019 Annual Ram Sale will be held on property at Cudal on Thursday 12th September. On offer will be 10 specially selected stud rams and 130 flock rams. All rams are quality assured and will be catalogued with ASBV’s and Stockscan data. A delicious lunch is provided, and all are welcome to the sale day. Selling agents are Kevin Miller Whitty Lennon (KMWL) and McCarron Cullinane Chudleigh. Enquiries and inspections prior to the sale are welcome. For further information visit www.ridgehaven.net.au or call Floyd 0402 185 727.
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There will be a great line up of Poll Dorset Rams on offer at the annual Ridgehaven Sale this year.
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Lachlan Maternity Consultation Underway
Mark and Annabella Fitzgerald’s Golden Wedding Anniversary outside Wamboyne Hall in 1916. Front: Phyllis, Connie, Mark (Ben) Fitzgerald, Joe hiding between Geraldine and Lottie. Second: Eileen Fitzgerald, Ruth and John Anderson, Grace Harrison, Charlie and Frank Fitzgerald, altar boy, priest, Don Fitzgerald and Kitty Riley. Third: Gertrude Anderson, Kate Riley with Nell, Isabel, Annabella and Mark Fitzgerald, Geraldine Harrison with Nance, Lottie Fitzgerald with Norah, Mary Fitzgerald. Fourth: Jack Anderson, Flo, Tom and Frances Fitzgerald, teacher Miss Ferguson, Fr O’Doherty, Alice and Harry Fitzgerald, Ellen Sealey (or Mary McCormack), Bill Harrison, Alicia Fitzgerald with Basil, Ted Fitzgerald. Back Row: Richard, Norman, Stan and Fred Fitzgerald, Jack McCormack, Mark Riley, Dave Jones
Gathering Of The Great Greats A huge get-together of Fitzgerald descendants will converge on Burcher and Forbes on September 14 2019 to celebrate the proud pioneering heritage of their family. Edward aka Thomas Fitzgerald came from Dublin to Sydney on the Tyne as a 15-yearold convict in 1819 and was buried in the Forbes cemetery in 1878. Thomas Fitzgerald’s surviving children with wife Mary Gorman were Ann, Margaret, Richard and Mark. “Mark Fitzgerald was my great-grandfather,” said Beth Thomas of Parkes who is looking forward to the reunion. “He was a pioneer of note in the Forbes District, building the first timber bridge over the Lachlan River on the Newell Highway and later opening the hotel at Moonbi in the roaring days when two Cobb and Co coaches travelled daily from Condobolin to Forbes via Moonbi,” said Beth. “He was a thorough bushman,” added Beth’s sister, Susan Harvey of Gosford, “After following the gold diggings of Ba-
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thurst, Grenfell and Forbes he selected his property, Uplands, of Wamboyne and was instrumental in the development of not only the district, but the state.” Mark married Annabella Thorpe, who was the first schoolteacher of a school in Parkes, and they had 16 children, three of whom drowned one tragic sunny day in the care of their nursemaid, whilst their mother was confined in late pregnancy with a son who died a year after. The children are buried on a property along the Lachlan west of Jemalong. Mark and Annabella’s daughter Isabel refrained from going in the boat that fateful day and grew up to become the first schoolteacher of the Wamboyne district. The immediate descendants of Mark and Annabella were Harrisons of Condobolin, Rileys of Gooloogong, Andersons of Clear Ridge, Joneses of Girral, and Fitzgeralds of Wamboyne and Sydney. A very large number of the descendants of these families are expected to get together at the upcoming reunion.
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The Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) is currently looking at options for the delivery of maternity services at the Lachlan Health Service. Expressions of interest were called for recently, inviting parents who have recently used, or expect to use, maternity services in Parkes and Forbes to participate in focus groups. The broader community is also being invited to have their say through a survey that can be done online or submitted by mail or email. Parkes and Forbes combined currently have less than 250 births occurring each year. In spite of repeated attempts to recruit doctors with training in obstetrics and anaesthetics – both of which are required to offer a full medical maternity service – vacancies have led to births currently only being available at Forbes hospital. While these recruitment issues persist, the WNSWLHD is encouraging the community to consider other models which could continue to see births occurring at both facilities, potentially with one hospital accepting low-risk births that could be performed under the supervision of a trained midwife. Several options are outlined in the community consultation survey, with the community invited to consider the current circumstances and have their say on these models of service. The WNSWLHD Board is due to consider plans for Lachlan maternity services, including the feedback provided by the community and consumers, before the end of 2019. Links to the online survey, and to a printable version that can be emailed or mailed, can be found on the WNSWLHD website at www.wnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au The consultation will close at 5pm on Friday 23 August, 2019.
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Lyn Ward, Pam Toole and Lynne Harmstom from the Forbes Neighbourhood Watch braving the cold at their fundraising barbecue.
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Mobile Breast Screening Van in Harold Street, adjacent to Victoria Park from 8am6pm Monday to Friday with some appointments available on Saturdays. Phone 13 20 50 to make an appointment, or call in at the Van. Forbes Lions Club Car Boot Sale 8am – 1pm at Lions Park. Anyone is welcome to set up a stall, table or tent selling craft, produce or 2nd hand goods. Sites $10 call 0468 819 659 or 6851 2209 for more info. Forbes Handicraft Centre Market Stall from 9am until 1pm. Lots of home cooking and handmade goods, with a variety of plants on display. Reading Down Town Day @ Victoria Park from 8.30am – 1.30pm. Music, books, drama and activities to celebrate literacy in the Forbes Shire. For more information, email maree.yapp@det.nsw.edu.au or phone 6852 3008. Choice Angus 3rd Annual Yearling Bull Sale @ 1pm on farm Helmsman Auction in Molong. For sale info contact Tim Brazier on 0427 625 996 or visit www.choiceangus. com NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show Public Tasting @ Forbes Town Hall from 6.30-8.30pm. Tickets are $25 and are available on the night and include tastings of all show wines and finger food. SWS Stud Merino Breeders Field Day, 10am at Harden Showground, Harden NSW. For more information visit www.swsmerinofieldday.com.au Forbes Show for more information email forbesshow@gmail.com or call 6852 1311.
Ridgehaven Poll Dorsets Annual Ram Sale on Property at Cudal @ 1pm. 10 Stud Rams and 150 Flock rams on offer. Call 6364 2113 or visit www.ridgehaven.net.au NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show Presentation Dinner @ Eat Your Greens, Eugowra. Bus departs at 6pm from Forbes Town Hall. Tickets are $120pp and include 5 course meal with wine. Tickets can be purchased at www.123tix.com.au or for further info call 0427 887 729. Landmark Harcourts Auction @ 10.30am at Forbes Services Memorial Club. Contact Ainslie Toole on 0407 946 838. Forbes Council Meeting @ Forbes Council Chambers at 1pm. 9 Nov Taste on Templar Dinner and Entertainment from 6.30pm till late, fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Orange. 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 6:30 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. Forbes View Club meets every second Thursday of the month for lunch at Forbes Services Memorial Club at 12:00 for 12:30pm. Please phone Noelene 6951 2256 or Helen 0427 201 445. Croquet is played every Tuesday and Saturday. Contact Elvy Quirk 0428 540 272. The Forbes Ladies Probus Club meets every fourth Friday of the month at the Forbes Services Club at 10am. Come join us for friendship and fellowship. CWA Forbes Evening Branch meets every second Thursday of the months at the Vandenberg Hotel from 6.30pm. 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 on 0429 661 358 for further information. 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 the 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, on the first Wednesday of each month. For more information phone Lyn Ward on 0417 536 619. The Forbes Community Men’s Shed meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am to 12pm at the Forbes Showground.
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How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I moved here when I was 9 – so I’ve lived here 24 years. Forbes is a great place to bring up the kids, we love it! Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work? I work at Bernardi’s and have done for over 20 years. I work with great people and enjoy chatting with the customers. What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? There is no time to unwind with 4 kids! On weekends we take them to sport and after work I’m straight home to cook dinner for the family (Larissa doesn’t cook)! What are you really good at? There’s not much I’m not good at! Look at me I am perfect! What is your pet hate? When people don’t answer a call on a mobile phone. It’s called a mobile for a reason people - take it with you and answer it when people call! If you could have a super power what would it be and why? I’d have dinner cooked for me every night because my partner doesn’t seem to know where the kitchen is.
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Tell us about your best holiday ever? My best holiday was recently when I travelled with my eldest son to Port Hedland WA. We spent our time visiting family, touring national parks, fishing and relaxing. I loved spending one on one time with him because it doesn’t happen often enough. What makes your day? When I come home to a cooked meal! Tell us an interesting fact about yourself? I will not use a towel more than once!
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LEGAL EagleColumn Header FEATURE What Constitutes A Valid Contract?
Offer and acceptance is the critical factor when considering what is a valid contract. If person A offers to do something and person B unconditionally accepts that offer and communicates the acceptance to A, then there is a concluded agreement. However, if A makes an offer and B responds with a counter-offer, there is no agreement and neither party is bound. Every day we enter such simple contracts at the supermarket or newsagency or on the internet. Most contracts are not written but are verbal. There are some contracts which, by law, must be in writing (such as an agreement for the sale of land), but agreements can, in certain circumstances, be oral as well as written. An additional facet is what is called “part performance,” which is where one party performs or partly performs an agreement, and the other party accepts those actions. In this case there is a contract. Some essential ingredients of a contract are: • a concluded agreement between the parties • an intention that the agreement be legally binding • some benefit must be given by one party to the other (this is called consideration) • the consent of the parties must be genuine, that is not mistaken nor under duress • the parties must be legally capable of entering into the agreement • the purpose of the contract must be legal. Generally, anyone over 18 has legal capacity to enter into a contract, but there are limitations regarding people with intellectual disability or mental illness. Credit contracts and agreements regarding land must, by law, be written. Otherwise, valid verbal agreements will be enforced by the Courts. Contact us at Matthews Williams on this or any other legal matter.
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Good Scores In Doolin Memorial On Saturday, the competition was a 4BBB Stableford Medley, playing for the Bob & Daine Doolin Memorial, and sponsored by the Francis Family. It was a small field of 32 due to the prevailing conditions, but they did manage some good scoring. The winners were the pairing of Mat Duff and Brett Slack-Smith with 45 points, on count back from Runners-up Don and John Ridley, also on 45 points. The ball sweep went to non-place getters, being: 43 – R Scott/D Bernardi; 41 – A McDonald/D Rhodes; 40 – R Smith/P Pymont on count back. John Boyle (Tathra Beach) was the only visitor, and who really enjoyed the 19th hole. The NTP’s went to: 9th – Ladies: D Tilley; Men: D Churchill; 18th – Ladies: Nil; Men: A McDonald. Doug did manage his ‘2’, and was the only player to do so. There was no Sunday Stableford Medley played, primarily because of the weather. The Sand Grass Greens Championship, sponsored by Forbes Shire, is being played this weekend, with Round 1 at Grenfell on Saturday and an 11am shotgun start. Round 2 is at Forbes on Sunday, with
play commencing at 9am, also a shotgun start. Walk-up starters will be accepted on the day. Some Forbes players travelled to Cowra to participate in their Open Weekend. Weather severely affected the Sunday play, reducing the event to 18-holes. The winner scored 70 Scratch, with Steve Betland finishing Runner-up on 72, followed by John Betland in Third with 73. Andrew Dukes retained his form to finish equal 5th alongside Shane Sallaway on 75. By Short Putt
Peter Barnes, Dan Bayley and John Boyle watch the outcome of Stuart French’s tee shot.
Nominate Now For WRAS 2020 Programs Athlete nominations are now open for the Western Region Academy of Sport (WRAS) 2020 programs. The WRAS programs provide high performance coaching and training opportunities to up‐skill athletes within the Western Region and assist them in progressing to higher representation within their chosen sport. Majority of the sports will commence with Orientation in November 2019 and run until the Academy Games in early April 2020. Athlete nominations that are currently open include: • AFL (women) • Basketball • Golf • Hockey • Individual (Lone Star and Para‐Sports) • Netball • Swimming Further program information and how to nominate can be found on the WRAS website www.wras.org.au or by contacting the office on 6338 4821 or via email info@wras. org.au
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It was great to have 31 players for our games last week. We welcomed back Tony Thomson after 10 weeks holiday and Marj and Ken Styles who have been visiting family in sunny Queensland. The winners of 3 games were Jeff Liebich, Denny Smith, John Cole and Barry White. Some of the closest games played were: • J Liebich and J Littlejohn 7 def T Thomson and J Job 6 • K Styles and D Smith 7 def L Simmonds and J Rubie 6 • B White and J Allegri 7 def B Murray and M Styles 6 • D Scott and L Field 7 def C Liebich and K Broderick 6 • N Spry and J Allegri 7 def G Coles and T Thomson 6 • B White and J MacCullagh 7 def A Todd and J Littlejohn 6 • B Murray and C Liebich 7 def K Rubie and E Mahlo 6 • K Rubie and B White 7 def M Spry and N Spry 6 • A Todd and K Styles 7 def L Todd and J McCullagh 6 • B Murray and M Langfield 7 def M Hodges and J Cole 6 • B Field and J Cole 7 def J Allegri and K Broderick 6. The birthday luncheon was enjoyed at the Forbes Services Memorial Club with August birthdays for Jeff Liebich, Geoff Coles and Jane Hanbury. Tony Thomson was presented with his OBE award. The Aussie Croquet games were cancelled last Saturday as the weather conditions kept us all looking for a warm place at home with freezing temperatures all weekend. We will all be hoping for a fine day next week as we look forward to our games. By Colleen Liebich