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By GUS UNDERWOOD FINALS pressure can, and often does, produce surprise results but it would take a brave person to predict Kyabram’s two seasons winning streak will come to an end in this season’s Goulburn Valley League finals series, which kicks-off this weekend.

The Bombers have not lost a game since being beaten in the 2015 grand final by Benalla.

Their coach and former champion player Paul Newman currently holds the distinction of never having coached a losing side while he’s been at the helm.

Newman is not one to count his chickens before they are hatched.

He is not putting any emphasis on the

publicity his team’s 38-game winning streak has generated in the past two seasons, rather focusing on each game as it comes and letting results speak for themselves.

It’s been a flawless approach for two years.

And it’s why Newman, at this stage, admits he is not looking any further than this Saturday night’s historic qualifying final clash with Shepparton under lights at Mooroopna.

Newman has the faith in his charges to get the job done again – and he has every reason to.

This, in my opinion, is the strongest Kyabram side to take to the ovals of the GVL in my time – and that’s now over 60 years.

Yes, I have said it before and I’ll say it again: the 2017 version of the Bombers is even superior to last season’s all-conquering Kyabram team.

Only Nathan Beck and Chris Atkins aren’t around this season and former locals Brad Mangan and Patrick Wearden have been added to this season’s line-up.

Both Mangan and Wearden were good enough to be listed by AFL clubs so aren’t just average run-of-the-mill country recruits.

Teams that have managed to test Kyabram this season have done it by trying to apply a mixture of pace and pressure.

To their credit – Tatura, Shepparton and Euroa come to mind – some have done it for a greater portion of the game.

But none could manage all four quarters.

Only top teams can escape from what looms as a loss and whenever in this situation in this or last season Kyabram has been up to the challenge.

Premiership prospects are often judged on the ability of the last four or five players selected being superior to their rivals.

But try ranking the Kyabram players in order of their ability and value to the team?

It’s a really tough ask because there are really no glaring weak links.

The Bombers’ big strength is their depth of talent and no other Kyabram side in my time can boast the depth this side has.

Only the Bombers can beat themselves in this finals season, because no side is capable of doing it if Paul Newman’s boys play at their best – or even close to it.

Gun forward Kayne Pettifer is fighting hard to be fighting fit for this weekend’s game against Mansfield.

By GUS UNDERWOOD KYABRAM will have one and possibly two of its superstars missing when it tackles Shepparton in an historic night qualifying final against Shepparton when the GVL finals series kicks off this weekend.

Star forward Kayne Pettifer came off midway through the second quarter on Saturday after landing heavily on his back and hip, somewhat souring the massive win over Shepp United.

“He’s aggravated a nerve, but I spoke with him on Sunday and (on Monday) and we’re confident he’ll be fit,” Newman said.

“He’s moving around better and we anticipate he will play. He came off in the second quarter but it was more of a

precaution.”

Newman added the side would manage Pettifer throughout the week and wouldn’t risk him if the injury stuck around.

The Bombers also welcome back Tom Holman for the first final, the defender having missed the round 18 clash with a concussion.

It will be a big weekend for Kyabram footy fans with senior and thirds teams involved in qualifying finals at Mooroopna on Saturday and Saturday night and the reserves playing in an elimination final at Benalla on Sunday.

In the senior clash the Bombers will have to take on the Bears without their most mobile and classiest players in midfielder-onballer Jordan Williams, who will be attending his

sister’s wedding.

But they will have in-form utility Tom Holman, who missed last Saturday’s clash, back for the Saturday night showdown.

It will be a big day for the Bombers, who also have reserves and thirds teams trying to keep their premiership aspirations alive.

The reserves are in a sudden death elimination clash with Mansfield, the side that beat them for last season’s flag while the thirds have a rematch against reigning premier Shepparton United, who inflicted the first loss for the season on the young Bombers last Saturday.

Key playmaker Coby McCarthy will return to the Kyabram side after missing last Saturday’s game.

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By GUS UNDERWOOD KYABRAM finished the GVL home-andaway season with a 116-point win over Shepparton United at Deakin Reserve, Shepparton.

The scores weren’t a true reflection of the game, with United impressive at times with their perseverance and running game.

But their lack of dominant forwards was exposed by a Kyabram defence led by Jason Morgan, Lochie Smith and Liam Barrett.

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While Kayne Pettifer missed more than half the game, the Bombers again displayed their scoring power with Hayden Gemmill bagging eights goals – five in the last quarter – and goal sneak Kyle Mueller snaring five.

The Bombers main prime movers on the day were onballers and midfielders in Luke Morris, Sam Sheldon, Aaron Hayes, Jordan Williams, Brad Whitford, Axel Childs and ruckman Jake Reeves.

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Sam Sheldon, Jason Morgan, Aaron Hayes, Jordan Williams, Hayden Gemmill and Kyle Mueller.

Although far from full strength Kyabram’s reserves were also a bit too strong for fellow finalist United, landing a 55-point win.

The Bombers led from start to finish and were led by Drew Barrett, Lockie Dillon and ruckman Zac Norris.

They received plenty of support from Josh Wild, Brady Cooper, Ben Anderson, Adam Lovison and Sam Vick.

Kyabram thirds suffered their first loss for p y the season when United,, armed with players

dropping back from the senior side, turned the game on its head with six unanswered second quarter goals.

The Bombers held their own in the other three quarters with ruckman Matt Price and midfielder Dom Watt the standouts.

Skipper Tom Schumann, Josh Dillon, Daniel Lawson, Zaid Besim, Madden Genio and Harry Browning Briese also did some good work but many of the Kyabram players will need to step up in this weekend’s qualifying to reverse the result against the same rival.

The team that plays together SO WHAT is the secret to having such a successful netball side?

According to Lees, it comes down to a lot of off-court work.

And she’s not just talking about training.

For the A grade side, being part of a team made up of lifelong friends is what makes them magic on the court.

“We love playing netball together. That’s our secret,” Lees said.

“We’re best friends on and off the court, plus we’ve really fostered a mutual respect and trust in each other.”

But while Lees may not admit it, her teammates insist much of their unblemished record this season also comes down to their coach’s training.

With three titles already in the bag – 2011,

2012 and 2016 – Lees has built up a reputation for her coaching methods, renowned as a stickler for system and structure.

And so far, her passion for the technical side of netball has paid off.

Last year’s brilliant six-point victory over Seymour came after an almost-flawless season, with two losses at the hands of Seymour and Benalla in the home-and-away fixtures and another defeat against Seymour in the qualifying final.

The Bombers don’t show signs of slowing down any time soon, gearing up for another premiership.

But this time, they’ll be going for a perfect season.

Dominating from round one this year – and with only a couple of close matches against

Shepparton and Tatura – a victory has never been in doubt for the A Grade team.

However Lees said the girls aren’t about to take their foot off the gas any time soon.

“We haven’t made it to the grand final yet, so we’re just focusing on going game by game and continuing to consolidate our structure and systems,” she said. ‘‘I think many people tipped Seymour to win last year, but then we seized the victory.

Being on the other side now, we know we can’t afford to become complacent.

“We just need to keep concentrating on ourselves and how we can continue to grow week after week.”

After a season mostly untouched by injury, the team will be playing at full strength, with a star-studded line-up including brilliant goal

keeper Lauren Pryde, three-time Wellman medallist Ash Mangan in goal defence and unstoppable goal shooter Elle Groves.

While Lees has been in the game for years, she said her team never ceases to amaze her.

“The girls are constantly surprising me with their ability to grow. They’ve played some incredible netball this year,” she said.

“I love playing with them as well as coaching.

“I trust them all to do the best they can in their individual roles. They have a lot of finals experience under their belts now and I have no doubt they’ll continue to play to the highest standard.”

A standard which may just see the Bombers achieve a perfect season.

come by and in the next month Kyabram has the chance to win two in a row.

And all the statistics going into the finals series suggest they have a second-to-none chance of achieving this feat.

Kyabram has kicked more goals and behinds than it did last year; and its defence has also been more economical than it was in 2016.

Last season at the end of the home-andaway season Kyabram’s total points for was 1918 and its points against were 789.

This season the Bombers have kicked 2044 points for and its defence has leaked

just 676.

These figures are stratospheric compared to its finals rivals and indicates Kyabram has both the most lethal attack and tightest defence in the competition.

These areas are also complemented by a strong on-ball brigade and midfield.

This all adds up to it being a daunting prospect for any team that has aspirations of wrenching this season’s flag from what seems Kyabram’s unbreakable grip.

While it’s not to say it can’t happen this is a flag for Kyabram to lose rather than win.

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STATISTICS can be misleading at times but more often than not they reflect why a team is successful or just a battler.

Kyabram Bombers have just completed another unbeaten home-and-away Goulburn Valley League season – their second in succession – but what they have managed so far now pales into insignificance compared with what they can still achieve.

It’s finals time again in the Goulburn Valley League when the fate of a whole season now rests on just a few games for six finalists.

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EXPENSE TOO MANY ‘‘

Parents are particularly at risk of late fees and disconnection, because you have to feed your children

By CHARMAYNE ALLISON

AS OUR power bills soar so is demand on local welfare agencies as more people continue appealing for Ànancial support.

Kyabram’s Salvation Army is reporting greater demand for help and with the cost of everyday living on the rise, corps ofÀcer Gail Roberts said many saw organisations such as the Salvation Army as a last resort.

“We had one client who came in a couple of weeks ago and was absolutely beside herself,” she said.

“She was a single parent with Àve children – one with special needs – and she had no idea how she was going to pay her bills.

“Some people are cutting off heating and sleeping and living in only one room, wearing more clothes or putting up blankets along the walls to stop draughts – terrible situations.

“This rise in costs is causing so much distress and hardship.”

While the Salvation Army can’t always directly help, Ms Roberts said they could offer advice.

“A lot of people don’t realise they can go into the post ofÀce, scan the barcode on their bill and pay off even $5 at a time,” she said.

“It shows good faith – that even if they haven’t paid the entire bill, they are trying to pay.

“But if they ignore it, it goes to a debt collector.”

Above all, Ms Roberts said the Salvation Army endeavoured to be a judgment-free zone where people could be heard.

“It takes a great deal of courage for people to come to us,” she said.

“We just want to give people our time and listen with kindness and understanding. Sometimes just being heard can make people feel so much better.”

Ms Roberts’ perspective coincides with new research from iSelect showing a staggering nine out of 10 Victorian households are worried about upcoming winter energy bills.

Fewer than one in three respondents to the

survey said they were able to pay their energy bills easily.

St Vincent de Paul policy and research manager Gavin Dufty said people were in line to cop bigger bills because consumption was up, along with a price hike of nearly 10 per cent at the start of the year.

He also said residents were going to signiÀcant lengths to cope with the rising costs.

“Pensioners use strategies like going to bed early and going down to public places like supermarkets just so someone else is paying the bills other than them,” Mr Dufty said.

“If you’ve got children, you’ve got to put food on the table, so the utility bill has to wait.

“Parents are particularly at risk of late fees and disconnection, because you have to feed your children.

“School excursions, holidays and little treats might get cancelled.

“So what you’ll see is rising energy prices don’t always reÁect in disconnections; they get hidden in other decisions people make.”

He said August was a particularly stressful time because bills coincided with council and water rates.

The runaway power prices have led to the Victorian Council of Social Services calling for the Victorian government to introduce an independent energy broker.

A broker would Ànd better power deals on people’s behalf.

“As a consumer, you could call the broker and tell them about your household energy needs,” the agency said.

“They would then suggest the best deal for you.

They wouldn’t be paid on commission or by the power companies, meaning you could trust their advice.

“Private energy brokers already exist for businesses, helping companies pay less for power.

“So if it’s good enough for business then why not the rest of us?”

WE’RE HAPPY LITTLE …

THEY’RE hardly happy little Vegemites but these Kyabram P-12 College students felt anything but blue when they dressed up as Smurfs for the school’s book character parade last week.

As part of Children’s Book Week, characters stepped off the page and into the school hall – with every hero, villain, princess and protagonist imaginable making an appearance.

For more photos, turn to pages 14 and 15.

Photo: CHARMAYNE ALLISON

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Lights, cricket, action!

IT SEEMS Kyabram sporting teams can’t get away from historic night action at Mooroopna.

The Kyabram Bombers will play a first GVL night football final under lights at Mooroopna on Saturday night – the first week of the GVL finals. It’s a qualifying final against the Shepparton Bears.

Now the Kyabram Cricket Club will create history on the same ground – also under lights.

Fixtures for Cricket Shepparton’s coming season have been released and Mooroopna Cricket Club will host Kyabram Cricket Club there in a Haisman Shield night game to kick off the new season on Saturday evening, October 7.

It will the be first time a game of cricket for premiership points has been played under lights at the Mooroopna recreation reserve.

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KYABRAM’S rainfall for August amounted to 63.2mm.

This was well above the average for the month of 43.6mm and takes the yearly total to 344.6mm. The average for the JanuaryAugust period is 299.7mm.

A CROWD of Crillys gathered in Western Australia recently to celebrate a milestone birthday. Colin and Noel Crilly (Kyabram) and brother John (Tatura) flew to WA to meet up with their brothers Neville and Laurence (both from WA) to celebrate Laurence’s 60th birthday. The five sons of Les and Betty Crilly (both deceased) were born and spent their early youth in Kyabram. As both Neville and Laurence have called WA home for more than 40 years now, reuniting the brothers was a hallmark occasion.

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LOVED that old guy on TV the other night who said the crime rate was getting so bad you almost had to get in a queue to have your house robbed!

LOCAL ownership of Deniliquin’s radio stations 2QN and The Edge has been relinquished. The stations will officially become part of the ACE network from November 1 this year.

It is the first time since 1955 that the Deniliquin radio station has not had local ownership.

THOSE who have visited the Moulamein Caravan Park in recent times might be pleased to hear that a noisy and sometimes aggressive goose is no longer there.

While the caravan park owner offered a reward for anyone who could catch it and relocate it he ended up making the arrest himself and relocated the goose to a nearby river.

But there are locals who are betting it will find its way back to its old haunt in time.

Tatura on the map VISITORS to Tatura can now find their way around the town a little easier.

Local man Evert Worm took it upon himself to produce a map of the town after travelling overseas.

He said most of the tourist places he visited on his trip had informative maps, which Tatura didn’t have. So when he returned home he decided to do something about it.

Also president of the Tatura Historical Society, Mr Worm said that any money from sponsorship of the maps by local businesses would go back into the museum.

Peaches and dream TOCUMWAL and Swan Hill have got the big Murray Cod and Coffs Harbour the Big Banana, etc etc.

Now Cobram wants the Big Peach.

Cobram and Barooga Business and Tourism group is creating a proposal to put to the Moira Shire for an iconic sculpture of a peach that would attract visitors to Cobram and district.

Work has begun on the project, with architects weighing in on key aspects of the sculpture’s design. The town’s Federation Park is the planned venue for the sculpture, which hopefully would attract passers-by on the Murray Valley Highway to turn into the town centre.

CBBT is now looking ahead to a “Peaches and Beaches’’ theme to promote the town.

Bank on Berrigan UP AT Berrigan the bank news is rosier.

It has been announced a Bendigo Bank agency will conduct operations out of the council offices in conjunction with the Coleambally Community Bendigo Bank.

Since the closure of the town’s NAB branch in July, Berrigan residents and businesses have been forced to either travel to Finley or other towns to do their banking.

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G’DAY The Headmaster caught a student hanging around the back of the gymnasium and missing out on class. ‘‘OK,’’ says the Headmaster. ‘‘Do you mind telling me what class you are actually missing?’’

The student replied. ‘‘Like, um, see, OK, it’s like, I really don’t think, like, I mean, it’s not like it’s really important, y’know, like because I’m like, y’know, like I don’t get anything out of it.’’ ‘‘Let me guess,’’ replied the Headmaster. ‘‘I bet you’re missing an English class.’’

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Undercover Gus Contributed by Kyabram’s Greg Ross I WAS staggered in the medical room Saturday morning when one of the U18 footballers did not know one of the great identities of Goulburn Valley sport, let alone Kyabram.

He had attended the Kyabram Football Club Hall of Fame the previous night and said it was good to now know who Gus Underwood was.

I questioned him, as I wasn’t sure what he meant.

“No I had never seen his face before,” the young fella said. This is despite Gus being the time keeper at many of his matches and also being at the huddle of the U18s on many occasions at the breaks in play. Surely he would have seen his charming good looks in the Ky Free Press each week, I would have thought? Gus’s image also sits proudly in the Wilf Cox on a plaque as he is a member of the Goulburn Valley League’s Hall of Fame for his contribution to journalism!

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A dual lane bascule bridge immediately adjacent to the current 120-year-old liftspan bridge has been put forward by former Federal Member for Murray John Forrest. His plan is supported by engineers and has been put to the Brigade Position Action Committee (BPAC) for further consideration.

Stumping up timber THAT visit by NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Small Business John Barilaro to speak at a Nationals dinner at Deniliquin recently had a positive side.

While there, Mr Barilaro announced 15,000 tonnes of timber from the Murray Valley National Park would be allocated to the commercial timber harvesting industry.

Nationals Red Gum Branch president and Gulpa Sawmill owner Ben Dankert described the allocation as ‘‘a bonus’’ but said a lot of work still had to be done in terms of getting the desired outcome.

Next stop, museum A TRANSPORT heritage museum is expected to open in Deniliquin next year.

It will display historical vehicles and other associated memorabilia, with local bus company Purtills keen to get on board.

Some of the Bedford buses and trucks once owned by the Purtill family’s business founder Keith Purtill will be among the collection.

The project, which is expected to cost in excess of $1m, has been on the Purtill family’s wish list for several years.

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Fed-up Fenaughty St has finally had enough FENAUGHTY ST businesses are fed up with lengthy delays to car park and gutter upgrades at the front of their premises.

What was supposed to be a 30-day project has ballooned into a more than four-month ordeal for the businesses, who said it was a major inconvenience for their customers.

Sheridan Partners’ Brent Sutton said having no parking out the front of the business was an inconvenience for his clients.

“We made a complaint in June and council said it would be finished by July,” he said.

“It’s extremely frustrating. It looked like a simple job.”

Advance Computing’s Mark

Schumann said the works meant a significant decrease in people visiting his retail store.

“It’s an inconvenience for people dropping off computers as they have to walk a great distance,’’ he said.

“Council gave us an end date when it started, but that’s been and gone and we haven’t had an update since.”

Morrison and Sawyers director Bronwyn Vine said the works had created problems for the firm’s elderly clients.

“No parking makes it difficult for people,” she said.

“We had a flyer delivered when it started that said it

would be 30 days. It has been more than four months now.

“There has been no confirmed end date. All we’ve had is the tradesmen stopping in every now and then to update us.”

Campaspe Shire Council infrastructure services acting general manager Richard Conway said 90 per cent of work had been completed with only road sealing and line marking remaining.

“The project is expected to be completed before the end of September,” he said.

“Council is renewing the onstreet carpark and improving pedestrian safety by installing

kerb and channel gutters to stop traffic entering the footpath.

“Wet weather has caused extensive delays. The site has minimal sunlight or wind to dry the pavement after rainfall and the soil underneath the pavement holds water frustratingly well.

“If the road surface isn’t sufficiently dry before sealing, the seal will peel off and further repair works would then be required.

“The wait for a dry surface will minimise the risk of extra costs and work in the future, and give the best result for the community.”

Check it out yourself THERE’S never been an easier time to borrow from Campaspe Shire’s libraries.

In April this year, self check-out technology was introduced which allows all items from Campaspe library collection, including books, audio books, DVDs and magazines to be checked out via self serve kiosks.

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MG is on the chopping block

By Barclay White AUSTRALIA’S biggest milk processor and a local agricultural icon could be sold off, adding more uncertainty to the struggling dairy industry.

Murray Goulburn confirmed it is in preliminary discussions with potential buyers for all or part of the co-operative after it announced a $370 million loss over the last financial year.

In a statement to the Australian Stock Exchange last week, it was revealed the MG board would take a closer look at proposals from interested buyers, which could include sales of some assets or ‘‘whole of company transactions’’. ‘‘Since announcing the strategic review in June 2017, MG and

its adviser Deutsche Bank AG, have received a number of confidential unsolicited indicative proposals from third parties,’’ the statement said.

The board, with the help of Deutsche Bank would seek more detailed information to assess the merits of any proposals for its suppliers and shareholders.

Any takeover of Murray Goulburn could be difficult due to its structure as an agricultural co-operative.

Although the company is traded on the ASX, 90 per cent of farmer shareholders would need to accept a deal for it to move forward.

Dairy analyst at Rabobank, Michael Harvey said the an-

nouncement was not completely unexpected. ‘‘There has been industry speculation that there have been some interested parties,’’ Mr Harvey said.

He said there would be a certain amount of uncertainty and concern among dairy farmers about potential changes for one of the biggest buyers of milk in the industry. But he said that the milk price, which had improved in recent months, was largely set by factors larger than one company. ‘‘At the end of the day a change of ownership brings opportunities and risks,’’ he said. ‘‘But you would still have large processors that would

need to procure milk and pay a competitive milk price.’’

Member for Murray Damian Drum expressed concern about any potential takeover and hoped MG would turn things around. ‘‘I think it is really important that the co-op survives and returns to a healthy position,’’ Mr Drum said. ‘‘It is in no-one’s interest to see Murray Goulburn struggle.’’

At the heart of Murray Goulburn’s current problems is the loss of milk as the co-op has lost suppliers who have been stung by questionable business decisions over the last year.

It revealed its milk supply had dropped 21.8 per cent within the year down to 2.7 billion litres.

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2017 Lone Pine Ceremony in the College grounds at 11:15am Year 3 - 6 District Athletics Carnival at the Primary Oval Friday September 1st

Zaidee’s Rainbow Dress up day for Castles house students Wednesday September 6th

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Prep - 2 Athletics Carnival at the Primary oval 9:30am to 12:15pm Wednesday September 13th

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Animal cruelty revealed CAMPASPE ranked 34th of Victoria’s 79 local council areas for animal cruelty reports, placing it 19th on a per capita basis.

The data comes after a list of hotspots on the issue was released by RSPCA Victoria.

RSPCA Victoria received 10,180 cruelty reports across the state in 2016-17 – about 28 per day. Of these, 106 were concerns about the welfare of animals in Campaspe, which equates to one report for every 350 residents in the area.

Last year, Campaspe ranked 41st of 79 councils for animal cruelty reports, and 30th on a per capita basis.

Chief executive Dr Liz Walker said understanding the rate of cruelty reporting and the different offences in

local areas is critical to ensuring RSPCA Victoria directs its education, advocacy and enforcement efforts to the places that need it most.

“This year, RSPCA Victoria has started working more closely with local councils to understand local animal welfare issues, and to put in place tailored, local initiatives to educate owners and better protect animals,” Dr Walker said.

As with last year’s data, reports received in 2016-17 about animals not receiving basic care far outnumbered all other offences reported.

“It’s disappointing to see that, for the second year in a row, too many Victorian animals were reported to us because of concerns about very basic issues: food, water, shelter and vet care

when they’re sick or injured. These kinds of problems are so preventable.

“Whether it’s asking family or friends for support, seeking assistance from animal welfare groups, or surrendering animals to be re-homed, we would strongly encourage owners who aren’t keeping up with the basics to seek help to care for their animals.”

Reports received from Campaspe included 51 reports of animals with insufficient food, water or shelter (4,763 across the state) and 48 concerns about hygiene, grooming and housing conditions (3,349 statewide).

Welfare concerns for dogs, cats and horses continue to make up the majority of issues reported.

Taking enrolments for 2018 !

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By David Rak

Enrolment Process • Complete an expression of interest form at our centre, or online • Places will be allocated according to ‘priority of care’ guidelines • Full year users have priority over • CCB Eligibility

KCLC Childcare provides; • Caring and nurturing environment, a home away from home for all children • High quality care which meets the child’s individual and family needs • Educators who nurture, educate and inspire inquisitive minds of all children, their families and provide positive & engaging learning environments • A play based learning program for children 0 – 2 years • A play based kinder inspired program for children 3 – 6 years, which focusses on early development of literacy and numeracy skills.

Shirley and Fred Williams have been married for 62 years.

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KYABRAM’S Fred and Shirley Williams had no idea they would end up in Kyabram when they met at a square dancing event in Wonthaggi in 1953.

The couple have just celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary.

They married on August 13, 1955, at Wonthaggi’s St George’s Anglican Church.

Now with four children, 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren, Mr and Mrs Williams said give

and take were the keys to a successful union.

Dairy farming brought the couple to Kyabram in 1965 and they quickly got involved in the local community.

Fred served as president of the A.H and P Society for several years and was involved with the Taripta Progress Association.

And Shirley could often be found volunteering in the school canteen or helping children with their reading at school.

Shirley said the couple had enjoyed their years living in Kyabram.

“It’s a great little town and we’ve enjoyed meeting new people and being part of the community,” she said.

“Kyabram is a wonderful place to live and we’re pleased to have retired here.”

When asked what the secret to his successful marriage was, Fred said you must learn to be patient and let things go.

“You can’t let small things get to you,” he said.

“You have to remember what you love about the person and get through the problems that come up.”

Cnr Hare and Heygarth Streets, Echuca.

PO Box 35, Echuca. 3564. Tel: 1300 666 535 or (03) 5481 2200 Email: shire@campaspe.vic.gov.au Website: www.campaspe.vic.gov.au

COMING UP

Tuesday, 19 September Council meeting, 5pm Echuca Civic Centre Information: Frank Crawley

TENDER 17 017

Supply & Implementation Of Project Portfolio Management Software System Campaspe Shire requires the services of a suitably quali½ed contractor to undertake the supply, implementation,support and training of a Project Portfolio Management Software System. A copy of the speci½cations can be downloaded from the tenders section of council’s website.Tenders close 2pm, Tuesday 19 September.

COMMUNITY GRANTS CLOSING SOON

Round two of Campaspe Shire Council’s Community Grants Program closes on Friday, 15 September. The program offers ½nancial support to not for pro½t groups within the community. All community organisations, groups and associations who require ½nancial support for upcoming projects or events are encouraged to apply.

For further information, visit the now open section on council’s website.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL LAND

and call for Submissions Pursuant to Section 189 of the Local Government Act 1989, the Campaspe Shire Council intends to sell by private treaty the following land; Lot 7 PS610775L comprised in Certi½cate of Title Volume 11 084 Folio 121, known as 10 Malloy Street, Rochester to Darren Chugg Plumbing for $22 000 (GST inclusive). The proposed sale will be subject to contractual terms satisfactory to Council.

Any submissions in relation to the proposed sale will be considered in accordance with Section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989, which provides that:- Any submissions in respect of this matter received by Council no later than 28 September 2017 shall be considered; Any person who has made a submission to Council is entitled to request in the submission that the person wishes to appear in person or to be represented by a person speci½ed in the submission at a meeting of Council or a Committee to Council to be heard in support of the submission.

Submitters should be aware that submissions are required to be available for public inspection. Following consideration of any submissions Council may resolve either to proceed, or not to proceed, with the proposed sale. For further information, contact Astrid O’Farrell on 03 5481 2200 or to view a plan of the land visit council’s website.

PROJECT UPD ATE

WORKS NOTICE

Goulburn Road reconstruction works are progressing well.

The inclement weather has caused delay with completion expected in September. Works will now concentrate on the Bowen St – Darling St and Goulburn Rd intersection.

Minor traf½c delays may still occur and detours will be put in place. Council will endeavour to minimise disruption to road users.

OPEN FOR COMMENT

Echuca Service Roads Concept Plan Design concept plans for future development of the service roads adjoining the Northern Highway that form the entry into Echuca, are now on display. Prepared in conjunction with VicRoads, the plans can be viewed at the Echuca Civic Centre and Campaspe Regional Library, as well as on council’s website under the ‘have your say’ section.

The community is also invited to an information session to assist and respond to any questions at the Campaspe Regional Library on Tuesday, 29 August, starting at 7pm.

Communications Survey Have your say on how you’d like to receive council information by completing the communications survey and you could win a delicious hamper of quality local produce. Results from the survey will help council con½rm not just the type of information the community is interested in hearing about, but also the means for communicating it.

The survey can be accessed online under the ‘have your say’ section on council’s website. Hard copies of the survey are also available from customer service centres.The survey closes on Friday, 27 October.

AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS

Nominations for the 2018 Australia Day awards are now open. Details and nomination forms for the awards are available from all customer service centres and can be downloaded from council’s website. Nominations close on 1 December and must be submitted to local Australia Day committees.

STAY UPDATED @ShireOfCampaspe @campaspeshire Works are currently underway for scheduled maintenance of the PS Alexander Arbuthnot (AA).

The works are part of a wider bi annual slipping maintenance project which includes the PS Adelaide and D26 Barge.

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EMPLOYMENT

For application details refer to council’s website or call 1300 666 535.

Senior Planner $86,000 Further information: Andrew Fletcher, 5481 2347 Applications close: Sunday, 10 September Youth Engagement Of½cer $64,000 Further information: Sam Campi, 5481 2238 Applications close: Sunday, 10 September Stadium Supervisor Casual position $27 per hour + 25% casual loading Further information: Sharon Briscoe, 5480 2296 Applications close: Sunday, 10 September

IMMUNISATION SESSIONS Monday, 4 September Kyabram Senior Citizens Clubrooms 9.30 – 10.30am Thursday, 7 September Campaspe Regional Library, Echuca 9 – 10.30am Rochester & Elmore District Health Service 12 – 12.30pm

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Celebrate the spring at a wattle get together YOU CAN celebrate the arrival of spring this Sunday at the Ern Miles Reserve — and do it amongst a spectacular display of wattles.

The Kyabram Urban Landcare Group converted a rundown farm into a picturesque bushland reserve named to honour the outstanding contributions to Landcare by the late Ern Miles.

The group planted more than 10,000 native plants in the reserve which now attracts over 100 species of native birds.

Landcare president Brian Fremantle invited everyone to attend the wattle day.

“The wattles are a blaze of yellow and less than a five minute drive from Ky,’’ he said.

SAY CHEESE — The team at Fonterra's new state-of-the-art cheese plant at Stanhope get together for a celebratory photo.

‘‘It’s a perfect place to wander around a natural bush setting.

It’s cheesy grins all round

“I encourage families and groups to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy amongst the wattles at this free event.”

MORE than two years after a fire ripped through the cheese processing plant, a new $140 million factory has opened at Stanhope.

The new plant will be capable of producing up to 45,000 tonnes of cheese annually, an increase of 50 per cent on the old plant.

The new factory includes a 48m mural comprising

thousands of photographs taken by Stanhope people.

Fonterra Australia managing director Rene´ Dedoncker said the new plant returned mozzarella production to Australia for the first time since 2013, helping to capture growing demand for cheese both domestically and across Asia, particularly in China and Japan. ‘‘Fonterra is the leader in

Australia’s $2 billion consumer cheese category, the dairy market leader in food service, providing dairy solutions to chefs across Australia, and one of Australia’s top dairy ingredients exporters,’’ Mr Dedoncker said.

He paid tribute to the support and resilience of the Stanhope community in the development of the new plant.

Regional Development Min-

Walsh says that Labor must cut energy prices FAMILIES and businesses across the Murray Plains electorate are paying too much for energy, a review into Victoria’s retail energy market has found.

The independent review into the electricity and gas retail markets in Victoria has found regional consumers in areas with only one gas or electricity provider face significantly inflated prices.

Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh said energy had become unaffordable under Daniel Andrews.

“The report clearly states ‘strong intervention’ is required to make sure con-

sumers are getting the best deal possible,” he said.

“Labor commissioned this report, they appointed the investigators, so they have no excuse not to act.

“Energy prices are soaring, forcing too many people to go to bed cold and hungry, and Daniel Andrews is not doing anything.”

The review also found a confusing pricing structure meant it was near impossible for many families to shop around for energy deals and compare prices.

When Hazelwood Power Station shut down in March, 750 people lost their jobs,

leaving the state with no alternative to make up the baseload power supply that was lost.

“If Daniel Andrews was serious about energy affordability for Victorian households and businesses, he wouldn’t have failed to stop the closure of the Hazelwood Power Station with no backup plan,” Mr Walsh said.

“Daniel Andrews needs to act immediately on power prices instead of pointing the finger and hoping the Federal Government will fix his energy affordability mess.”

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ister Jaala Pulford joined with Fonterra, its build partners, industry, local farmers and community members to officially open the new plant.

The 18-month project saw more than 7500 tonnes of concrete poured, about 80 containers of equipment shipped, and more than 330,000 man hours worked by more than 200 contractors to build the new cheese plant, which will be able to process up to 1.3 million litres of milk every day.

Free tea, coffee and water will be available, but people will need to bring a table and chairs or a picnic rug.

The reserve is on South Boundary Rd, opposite the Fauna Park wetlands.

The day runs from 11am to 3pm and plenty of parking is available inside the reserve. Please do not park on South Boundary Rd. The day may need to be cancelled if the reserve is too wet after any recent rains or if inclement weather is likely.

For more information, contact Brian Fremantle on 0429 834 566.

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FREE PRESS NEWS

$2000 for smashed windows GREEN THUMBS — Doreen and Cyril Napier don’t just have a garden, they have a yard that is home to their floral family.

Picture:CHARMAYNE ALLISON

Doreen delights in her dahlias — and the rest

By Charmayne Allison STROLLING around her garden on a wintry afternoon, Doreen Napier eagerly introduces each sleeping plant.

Pruned back and barely distinguishable to the untrained eye, Doreen knows each shrub in an instant – its name, its story and what it will look like in spring.

Her passion is infectious, like she’s introducing her own children.

It’s clear Doreen loves her garden.

“I grew up in the garden beside my mother,” she said.

“She worked away at it on weekends and holidays, teaching me plant requirements and names.

“That’s where my passion to nurture and understand nature first began.”

The feature of Doreen’s garden is her dahlias, which turn it into a riot of colour in late summer and autumn.

“We plant woody, seemingly

lifeless tubers prior to Christmas which eventually grow into brilliantly-coloured blooms,” she said.

“Much of the credit goes to my husband, who prunes, ties up, sprays, waters and fertilises the dahlias constantly throughout the year.”

Almost every plant seems to have its own memory attached to it, gifted from a loved one at some point throughout Doreen’s life.

“A special place is given to the beautiful Purple Peony Rose, which came from my mother’s garden and survived many moves,” she said.

“There is also hydrangea from my sister-in-law, brown iris from my friend the late Mr Ken Anderson, and blue iris from my friend Margaret.

“It never ceases to amaze me how a small seedling or a cutting taken from a parent plant can become a beautiful treasure to keep, give away or help fill a plant stall.”

With citrus and succulents,

roses and daisies and everything in between, Doreen’s garden is clearly a labour of love.

“This garden creates hours of combined effort, but what a great way to exercise, while enjoying the daily beauty on offer, not to mention the memories held near and dear,” she said.

“That’s why I love my garden.”

Kyabram Garden Club would like to hear why you love your garden.

Running until September 8, the ‘Why I Love My Garden’ competition will give you the opportunity to share your story in 100-150 words.

The three winners, each receiving a $50 cheque, will be selected based on who tells the best story.

To enter, pick up an official entry form at the Kyabram Free Press office and submit your completed form at the Free Press

by Friday, September 8.

The winners will be announced at the Garden Club Flower Show at the Town Hall on Friday, October 27.

A KYABRAM restaurant has suffered $2000 worth of damage after offenders smashed its two front windows.

Police believe the damage to Chilli Thai @ Kyabram occurred between 10pm Saturday and 8am Sunday.

Anyone with information about this incident should phone Kyabram Police on 5853 1777.

■ A 46-year-old man from Girgarre was caught drink driving on Sunday.

The man was intercepted by police on Webb Rd, Timmering at 12.20am.

He accompanied police back to the Kyabram Police Station where he underwent a breath test, resulting in a 0.128 reading.

He was charged with drink driving and will appear in Echuca Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

■ A 49-year-old Kyabram man was charged with unlicensed driving on Sunday.

The man was stopped by police while driving in Rogers St, Kyabram at 5.10pm.

He was issued with an infringement notice for unlicensed driving with a $396 fine.

■ A learner driver was charged for driving without an experienced driver and failing to display L plates after he was intercepted by Kyabram police on Sunday.

The Tongala man, 18, was stopped while driving down Bradley St, Kyabram at 9.15pm.

He will appear in Echuca Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

■ Chainsaws and other tools were stolen from a Rushworth hardware store on Moora Rd, Rushworth in the early hours of Monday morning.

CCTV footage captured three unknown offenders breaking into the store at 4.34am.

Police are appealing for witnesses.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Echuca police on 5483 1500 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

■ A motor vehicle was broken into on Hibiscus Ct, Kyabram between 6pm Friday and 6pm Saturday.

The Ford Maverick had been left unlocked and a purse containing $100 was stolen.

Kyabram police encourage locals to keep their cars locked when unattended.

Anyone with information about this incident should phone Kyabram Police on 5853 1777.

Cash available to sporting clubs MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh is urging local sports clubs to apply for a share in $400,000 funding under the VicHealth Active Club grant scheme.

Mr Walsh said the grants of up to $10,000 were available to clubs looking to increase female participation or offer a modified sports program to a wider audience.

“These grants are designed to help our local clubs keep member-

ship costs low and encourage everyone to get involved.’’

Applications close on September 22. For more information or to lodge an application visit www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/ activeclub Sporting clubs wanting to apply for these grants can contact Peter Walsh’s office on 5482 2019 or at peter.walsh@parliament.vic.gov.au to arrange a letter of support.

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FREE PRESS NEWS

Wednesday, August 30, 2017 > 7

By Thomas Hinss

Stall holders provided a range of ideas and options for would-be travellers.

Travel expo is a great destination CROWDS satisfied their inner wanderlust recently at Boomerang Travel Centre’s travel expo.

Held at the Kyabram Town Hall, the expo offered an antidote to the travel bug, providing information and inspiration for travellers as well as plenty of exclusive specials and prizes.

Big names in the travel industry attended, including Intrepid, Princess Cruises and Wendy Wu

Tours, ensuring there was a little something for everyone.

Boomerang Travel owner Debi Kitt said she was thrilled with the feedback she received this year.

“It was excellent – a lot of people loved how freeflowing it was. You could just walk from stall to stall and chat to different suppliers and select where you wanted to look based on your individual travel tastes,” she said.

“The suppliers were also really happy with the day as it gave them the chance to really connect with their customers.”

This is the second time Boomerang Travel has hosted an expo, with the event planned to be repeated every two years.

“We’re really happy with how this year went. It was just as good as last time and I’m sure we can only improve from here.”

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NOT only does the Tongala Newsagency provide the usual services to customers, it supplies other organisations as well.

Owned and run by David Newman since July 2010 with employees from eight different families in the region, the store is a central hub of the town.

The more traditional newsagency has become something of a relic in today’s age, which continues to move towards online content and shopping.

Despite this, Tongala continues to host a bustling store that provides an independent outlet for newspapers, magazines and much more. ‘‘We have consignment sales available here as well as a gift area alongside the large range of newspapers and magazines on the shelves,’’ Rhonda said. ‘‘We still do newspaper deliveries for the region along with supplying a number of local organisations such as the cricket club. ‘‘We are also sub agents of newspapers and magazines for Tongala Fuel and Food, Tongala Hot Bread and Pizza, Tongala IGA and Tonny Take-Away.

Tongala Newsagency has many loyal customers.

Newsagency at heart of Tonny ‘‘There’s also the TattsLotto Saturday superdraw, which people can enter through us, that will have $20 million up for grabs on September 2.’’

Rhonda said the people in Tongala and its surrounding area appreciated having the store right on their doorstep. ‘‘The old-fashioned service we provide is great for those who are over how it is with newer technology

and just want to go into a store themselves and physically buy what they want. ‘‘We are still a standalone newsagent, as the post office is located elsewhere in town, so that’s a fantastic part of our service that we’ve got going for us. ‘‘We’re a thriving little business for the town and surrounding area with the friendly service it wants and needs.’’

$1,000 fine for drink driving A KYABRAM man drove through town after drinking up to 10 fullstrength beers.

Blake Dyer, 24, appeared in Echuca Magistrates’ Court to plead guil-

ty to drunk driving. Police prosecutor Senior Constable Dave Rennie said officers intercepted Dyer on Prunus Ct for a routine check on June 13. A subsequent breath test revealed

Dyer, a probationary licence holder, was driving with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.136.

He was convicted, fined $1,000 and disqualified until July next year.

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FREE PRESS NEWS

Rates are in the post

By Charmayne Allison

>> Letters to the editor Great day out DURING the recent school holidays my four-year-old niece and I spent another terrific day at the Kyabram Fauna Park! I paid $20 as an adult, but could come and go all day.

At 11.30am we came up close to a koala with lovely keeper Tyrell advising us. In the classroom we were treated to stroking a dingo who had been painstakingly trained in human contact. We helped feed some kangaroos; even one with a joey!

We dodged an emu and explored the park which had many different interesting animal displays.

We were welcomed warmly at the entrance and surrounded by happy people. Congratulations and thank you, Kyabram Fauna Park!

Sue Meeking, Kyabram

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CROSSWORD Number 1102 ACROSS 1. Failures 4. Small pill 7. Personal defender 9. Large oven 10. Barrels 11. Manages 14. Reside 15. Spiritual emanations 16. Was sick 17. Fathers 18. Lends 20. Annoying 23. Wheat bristles 25. Fairy 26. Unshakable 27. Refutes 28. Card suit

possibilities. But when we are looking back in the past, everything is firmly crystalized.

History doesn’t change, only our interpretations of it do. It is wise to learn from the mistakes and experiences of our predecessors. That way we can avoid any unnecessary downfalls and disappointments.

We are only mortal creatures, our intelligence varies from a primitive to a far advanced one. If we slacken too much our hold on the real life, we are bound to pay for it in the future.

Small problems, when not paid attention, tend to grow in size and get out of control.

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Missing out on the boom VICTORIA’S population is booming and we need a clear plan, not only to deal with the challenges, but also to make the most of the opportunities such growth brings.

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Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows our state grew by an unprecedented 146,000 people last year, but only 10 per cent of them settled in regional Victoria.

As our regional communities continue to decrease in population, Melbourne is quite literally bursting at the seams.

This is why the Liberal-Nationals Population Policy Taskforce is working to develop decentralisation policies to balance our population growth and ensure regional Victoria shares in the benefits.

The Liberal-Nationals are consulting with our communities right across the state to ensure the services and infrastructure required to cope with Victoria’s growth can be delivered.

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MORE than 20,000 rate notices are on their way to Campaspe Shire property owners.

Mayor Adrian Weston said each package includes an individual property rate notice, explanatory rate brochure, and a waste voucher valued at $36 that can be used at any Campaspe Shire transfer station. ‘‘Rate revenue is an important income stream, contributing to the delivery of 100 plus services and helping to deliver the capital works program to the community,’’ Cr Weston said.

Campaspe receives 49 per cent of its revenue through rates and waste charges supporting the $81 million budget. Other revenue is received through fees and charges and state and federal government grants.

The amount of rates paid depends on a property’s value, based on a January 2016 valuation, and its rating category. ‘‘For example, a residential property valued at $300,000 would pay about $1370 in rates plus the $200 municipal charge, which is applied to all rateable properties to recover part of the administrative costs of operating council,’’ Cr Weston said.

The rate notice also details waste and recycling services selected by the landowner for the property as well as the Fire Services Property Levy.

The notice sets out the due dates for payments by instalments; which are September 30, November 30, February 28 and May 31 and also the date for paying in full, February 15, 2018.

There are several ways to pay your rates, including direct debit, BPAY, in person at a council or Australia Post customer service centre, or by credit card.

Cr Weston highlighted that ratepayers who have elected to pay by direct debit on an ongoing basis do not need to do anything, the direct debit authorisation will continue.

“Ratepayers with multiple properties, but who might only receive one waste voucher in their rate package, are encouraged to make contact to arrange for additional vouchers to be provided,’’ he said.

“Any ratepayer facing genuine financial hardship in paying their rates is urged to contact council as soon as possible to discuss individual circumstances.’’

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A NATHALIA man has been charged in relation to recent aggravated burglaries in Kyabram.

Patrick Harbrow, 31, was arrested in Shepparton about 3pm on Wednesday over outstanding warrants for burglary and theft.

He was also charged with handling stolen goods and theft of several credit cards, which relate to aggravated burglaries in Kyabram.

Senior Constable Josh Coombes of Campaspe Criminal Investigation Unit said inquiries were continuing over Harbrow’s involvement in the burglaries. Harbrow was remanded in custody overnight to appear in Shepparton Magistrates Court on Thursday where it was adjourned to September 19.

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>> Seniors notes KYABRAM WE are almost into Spring but still cold. However, we will soon be complaining about the heat. Winners at bowls last week were Elaine Coram, John Tarrant and Jill Hicks. Cards winners were Marlene Drayton, Dorothy James, Gwen Berry and Leo Comer. Hope you all put the diary dates down from the last news re coming

>> From the past 40 years ago CR Vic Kuhle has been reelected as Mayor of the Town of Kyabram.

He was elected and installed at the Council’s statutory meeting on Wednesday morning.

Cr Kuhle has been the Mayor for the past nine months. He took over from Cr Arthur Pollard who resigned from Council after being Mayor for three months.

Cr Kuhle was also elected chairman of both the Water Authority and the Sewerage Authority.

The Deputy Mayor and Deputy Chairman of both the Water and Sewerage Authorities will be elected at the Council’s next meeting.

All allowances were unchanged from last year Mayoral allowance $700, Water Authority $125 and Sewerage Authority $175.

Former Mayor Kevin Andrews was elected temporary chairman for the elections.

He placed the mayoral robes and the chain of office on Cr Kuhle.

He said Cr Kuhle had carried out the mayoral duties with dignity and he was sure that in the coming 12 months he would carry out his duties with dignity, thoughtfulness and a great amount of wisdom.

Cr Kuhle said he had learnt a lot about the position in the past nine months and he hoped this year would help him in his duties during the coming year.

Matters he would like to see pursued this year include tourism, industry and attracting the consumer public. ‘‘I ask everybody in the next 12 months to be bold in their thinking, constructive in their criticism and above all let’s have action,’’ Cr Kuhle said.

20 years ago THREE members of the Ladies Auxiliary of Tatura Fire Brigade were presented with life memberships at the annual dinner and presentation night held at the station on Saturday, August 16.

Marie Wright, Pat Tavener and Marg Chance have been members of the auxiliary since its inception in 1965 and that amounts to a total of 96 years service between them.

Cr John Gray, deputising for Mayor Bruce Wilson, presented the women with their badges and congratulated them on their wonderful support for the brigade.

Cr Gray also congratulated the brigade on its achievements over the past year and made special reference to its involvement at the recent coolstore fire in Shepparton where Tatura had a major role to play.

During the event, several other presentations were made. Gayle Bunn was presented with her 20-year service badge and Andrew Morom with his 20-year badge. Also Geoff Wright now has the magnificent total of 40 years service to the Tatura Brigade.

events. The games day is on September 20 so don’t forget names have to be put on the board for choice of games and for catering and a plate is requested for afternoon tea. Sympathy is extended to the Thorsen family on the loss of Allan. He often enjoyed cards and bowls in his time at the club. Get-well wishes to any members who are in hospital or housebound. All activities continue at

the club rooms in the airconditioned comfort. The program for coming events is on the board at the club and will be mentioned in this article in the coming weeks.

GIRGARRE HELLO everyone. We were blessed last week with lovely sunny weather for our Shepparton SPC Ardmona trip and returned with a busload of goodies. We had

lunch at the ‘Naked Tree’ and even though they do not offer a seniors menu it was excellent value for money.

The next two weeks we are in house, due to the extra Tuesday, lots of time for gossip, chatter and good times. Board games, puzzles, colouring and movies will be on the agenda.

To join us, please ring The Cottage on 5854 6482.

>> Looking back

Shop’s many faces Washing Powder are the main items on display in the window. Above the window and doorway is a section of patterned lead-lighting with “Hunt for Lowest Prices” written above the doorway.

In December 1945 the drapery section was sold to Mr Perc Pike, trading as Pike’s Federal Drapery Store.

In 1952 Max Sutherland introduced the new concept of self service to the people of Kyabram and in early February 1960 he moved to Mr. Walton’s new building at 252 Allan

St – now Ky Auto Parts. Pike’s then expanded into the premises vacated

by Sutherlands. John Todd, who worked at Pike’s store from 1970, purchased the business in 1983 and closed in 1993.

Many changes have been made to the building over the years. Ky Discounts have been on the site since September 1993.

■ Compiled by Eileen Sullivan, Kyabram Historical Society Voluntary librarian.

>> District services Uniting - 9.30am Kyabram – Stewart Anderson.

11am Cooma – Stewart Anderson.

Anglican - Sunday 9am and 11am Family Service. St Andrew’s Monday Night Community Meal - come join us for a cuppa from 5.30pm and a meal at 6pm in the church hall.

This is a free meal and a chance to make new friends in the community. For enquiries please phone 0428 521 031.

St James Tongala - Holy Communion every Sunday at 9am. The minister is Rev Roger Ross (locum). For information contact 0419 855 964 St Matthews Stanhope - Holy Communion every Sunday at 11am. The minister is Rev Roger Ross (locum). For information contact 0419 855 964.

Northern Rivers - Tongala 9am – Joan McRae. Rochester 11am – Joan McRae. Catholic - Kyabram, St Augustine’s - Saturday: 6pm, Sunday: 9.30am. Tongala, St Patrick’s first Sunday of month 11am.

Merrigum, St Sebastian’s fourth Sunday of month 11am.

Community Church - Sunday 10.30am: David Lloyd. 6pm last Alpha. For details phone 0429 382 623.

Family Church - 6pm-7pm at the RSL Hall Unitt St, Kyabram

Accept change, it’s part of life THE Bible tells us, “God is love...There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear” (1 John 4:16, 18).

Some of us battle a fear of heights or fear of the dark or we feel claustrophobic in confined spaces, while others have no issue with any of these. However, fear of change is common to humanity. We find comfort in the familiar. And although we tend to equate change with pain, much of the pain engendered by change stems from our thinking about change, rather than the actual changes we experience.

We constantly encounter situations that change us.

There are times when the right thing to do is resist change. However, there is often no option to remain unchanged.

Instinctively we fight what we fear, yet even unwelcome change can help us to grow and come out the other side the better for it.

In a world that is in a

Mr John Willie Sutherland in the doorway of Sutherland’s Federal Store in Allan Street, Kyabram.

MR J W Sutherland and Mr Hickman opened a General Merchants Store in Allan Street, Kyabram in December 1917. It was named Hickman & Sutherland Federal Store.

In 1923 Mr J W Sutherland purchased his partner’s share in their General Merchants business, which then became known as Sutherland’s Federal Store.

J W Sutherland’s son, Max, took over from his father as manager in 1938 although his father remained in the business until his death in 1947.

Rober Tea, Weeties and Percil

>> On the horizon

- learn from the word of God and enjoy tea and fellowship.

Contact 0448 595 374.

Baptist - Sunday 10am: Worship service. First Saturday of the month: Ladies group at 2pm at Warramunda. For details phone 5482 3817 or 5852 2008.

Assembly of God - Kyabram: 6pm Saturday night live. Sunday 10:30am, Kids for life.

Friday: Freedom Youth, contact Ollie and Amanda Upton on 0413 576 992. Phone pastor Trevor Kay on 0409 172 101 or 5852 2022.

Rushworth Christian Life Sunday 10:30am at 7 High St, Rushworth. Phone pastor Peter Guerra on 0428 323 631.

Flame Youth: 7pm Saturday, Rushworth P-12 Stadium.

Phone Peter Guerra on 0428 323 631. Tongala: Sunday 10am at 80 Mangan St, and 7pm every second Sunday evening. Thursday: Home fellowship at 7:30pm. For details phone 5852 0182 or 0408 821 760.

Presbyterian - Stanhope: Sunday 11am Lord’s Day Service (R.K). Kyabram: 9.30am Lord’s Day Service (W.D). Shared brunch following service.

Salvation Army - Kyabram: Sunday Family worship 10:30am, Mainly Music Thurs-

day 10am during school term, Women’s fellowship Tuesday 10am, Waranga Hostel church service 1st and 3rd Friday 10:30am, JAM family night and community meal (during school term) 5pm, $1 per person, for further information phone 5852 3875.

Lutheran - Premier St, first and third Sundays at 11am; second and fourth Sundays at 8.30am.

For information, phone 0402 950 596.

Girgarre Christian Church 9:30am, communion service, first Sunday of the month. For details, phone elder Arthur George on 5854 6362 or elder Ron Gregory on 5854 6382.

Shalom Worship Centre (Merrigum) - 10.30am, first Sunday in the month at Merrigum Hall; other weeks, House Church. First Saturday: monthly worship night, pm. Mid-week prayer and praise on Wednesday, 7pm. For information phone Felicity on 0429 866 478, or Bob and Helen on 5823 1473.

Ministers’ Fellowship - Trevor Kay on 0409 172 101 or 5852 2022.

Shine Church - Stanhope Hall, 10am. For information phone Keryn Sinapius on 0437 462

431.

Meals on Wheels Kyabram: Wednesday: HELP REQUIRED PERMANENT, Shire staff, T and W Leppard. Thursday: I and V Haslem, J Hilder.

Friday: M Zappala and M Lister-Brown, K Corrigan.

Monday: J Cox and M Salter, J and D Mulcahy.

Tuesday: J Blake and B Fidler, M Pola and D Diamond.

Round three: Wednesday: G Topp. Thursday: Murray Human Services.

Friday: B and D McIntosh and M Kerwin. Monday: P Atley. Tuesday: N and J Boardman.

Tongala: Wednesday: A Church. Thursday: M Andrews. Friday: P Hawker.

Monday: A Church. Tuesday: C Franklin.

Rushworth: Wednesday: V Hourigan. Thursday: HELP REQUIRED. Friday: K Quirk. Monday: K and V Hourigan. Tuesday: N Cruz.

Stanhope: Wednesday: M Gibbs and C Dicketts.

Monday: M Gibbs and F Holschier.

❝Even unwelcome change can help us to grow and come out the other side the better for it❞ — Pastor Lynette Kay constant state of change it is very comforting and encouraging to know that God does not change. “I am the Lord, and I do not change” (Malachi 3:6). God’s character never changes. He is love and His love never fails.

God didn’t send Jesus to earth to save us from change. He sent Jesus to die for us so that we could change; He provided a way for us to be changed because we were powerless to change ourselves.

“God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him.

This is real love — not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins...We love because he loved us first” (1 John 4:9-10, 19).

When our trust is in a God who loves us and never changes, we can be confident rather than fearful when facing change. Regardless how shaky we judge today to be or how uncertain we are about tomorrow, God remains solid and stable, good and able.

As we allow it, God’s perfect love continues to drive away our fears. As God lovingly brings about internal change in our own lives we are less likely to react in fear to external change. Rather, we are able to respond to change with the kind of love we first found in Him. God bless, Pastor Lynette Kay Living Waters Church

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ST AUGUSTINE’S DAY CELEBRATIONS

Mum’s the word at St Augustine’s THERE were celebrations aplenty at St Augustine’s on Friday as the school came together for St Augustine’s Day. The day was an opportunity for the school community to come together and reflect on the past, celebrate the present and imagine what the future may bring for the college and parish community.

During this day, students shared cupcakes provided by parents, shared a mass with Fr Jinjo and enjoyed a community picnic.

The school also celebrated 50 years of the Mothers’ Club. The milestone was marked with a special lunch attended by many past members.

Many memories were shared during the lunch as past and present members viewed photos provided by the St Augustine’s Past Parents and Friends Association.

Moira Pemberton, Nancy Taylor and Marie Dillon.

Mary Engwerda, Kath Mullins, Maureen Caldow and Marie Wearden.

Kath Guinan, Marie Wearden, Margaret McCormick, Joan Dullard and Moira Anderson.

Organisers of the event.

Kathy Kukuljan and Fay and Kevin Pattison.

Mary Bowman, Jane Mawley and Mary Lawler.

Julie Purdey, Bev Lyon and Lois Tonkin.

Many gathered for the celebrations.

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Healthy sum to get us fit

Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life of love

HEALTH in the Campaspe region has received a booster shot with the announcement of a $150,000 funding injection to the Heart for Victoria initiative.

The Victorian Labor Government announced the decision at the Loddon Campaspe Regional Partnership Assembly in Bendigo on August 17.

And with new statistics highlighting the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s physical and mental health problems, it couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come soon enough.

Of particular concern was adult obesity, which at 23.4 per cent was higher than the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s average of 17.4 per cent.

The $150,000 grant will be used to promote the benefits of regular exercise, as well as to support a business case to accelerate and strengthen existing initiatives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is nothing more important to Victorians than our health,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford said.

Mary Harrison recently celebrated her 102nd birthday at Sheridan Aged Care.

By Charmayne Allison AT 102, Kyabramâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mary Harrison has seen her fair share.

Having lived through three wars, seen three generations come into being and chalked up a truckload of experiences to boot, Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story could take up a whole book.

And in fact, it has.

Her history has been compiled into a volume by one of her granddaughters, titled A Legacy of Love.

A title which, according to daughter Patti Harrison, summarises Mary perfectly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She always looks on the positive side of life and is very

forgiving and loving to all, even if they are hard to love,â&#x20AC;?

Patti said.

Mary was born in the midst of a world war in August 1915.

Educated at Lauriston Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; School, she worked as a secretary at Swinburne before meeting and marrying her husband, William Harrison.

A bank manager at English, Scottish and Australian Bank (now ANZ Bank), William gave 25 years to the role and was eventually awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his service to the community.

While William received the medal, Patti said her mother

played a major role behind the scenes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was a huge support to my father over the years and was actively involved in all the fundraising he did around town,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was also involved in church activities, gardening clubs, meals on wheels and guides â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always loved community service.â&#x20AC;?

While William has long since passed, Mary has continued to soak up all life has to offer.

Although the world has altered dramatically since she was young, she has adapted easily to changes.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very clever lady,â&#x20AC;?

Patti said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was driving until she was 94 and was using an iPad and Skyping her grandkids until recently. She hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitated to adapt to the changes.â&#x20AC;?

Originally living in Ringwood, Mary moved into Sheridan Aged Care five years ago after suffering a stroke while visiting Patti in Kyabram.

It was at Sheridan that Mary celebrated her 102nd birthday recently with a high tea and her family, friends and valued aged care staff around her.

>> CWA notes PRESIDENT Ann Roberts welcomed nine members to the August meeting at which State President Lyn Harris from near Colac was a guest. Mrs Lorraine Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, a former member who has returned to live in Kyabram after 18 years residing in Queensland, was also welcomed back.

Four apologies were received and members sang Happy Birthday to Ada McKenzie and Janet Gray.

Members on the sick list were sent greetings or were visited by our welfare officer, Ada. Two attended August Group Craft and worked on UFOs. Sheridan will host Wednesday, September 20 Group Craft at Tatura Community House commencing at 8.45am when items of Australiana will be made from materials depicting Australian Flora and Fauna which have been purchased by Lyn Tresize Gr President.

An application form has been signed for permission to

hold a Bush Market Stall and Raffle.

Henley Friends Christmas lunch was enjoyed by four.

New smoking laws are noted around eating venues.

A letter has been forwarded to Mr Peter Walsh MP, local representative regarding a resolution passed at the State Conference regarding homelessness and affordable housing issues.

One large rug made from knitted squares has been donated to district nurses to give to a needy person.

Many more rugs, bags and toiletries are to be donated to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Share the Dignityâ&#x20AC;? program through KCLC. August branch craft was attended by five. September craft will be held on September 13 at 10am at Berrie McMillanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home. BYO lunch. To complete UFOs. Three members attended the GV West Group Conference on August 24 at Harston. An interesting and productive discus-

sion was led by the State President asking grassroots members for ideas on how they would like to see CWA in the future. Lyn also informed all of plans for the 90th birthday of CWA of Vic on March 12, 2018, including plans for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;work in progressâ&#x20AC;? towards the launch of a new biscuit book to mark the occasion. An interesting year ahead. Five rich fruit cakes were donated from branches for the Melbourne Show.

The 90th birthday celebrations will be a Lunch for GV West Group members, to be arranged by GP. Four helpers have volunteered for the Safeway BBQ on Saturday, September 23 between 9-9.15am.

Some discussion took place re plans for group exhibition entries â&#x20AC;&#x201C; schedule and entry forms available.

Christmas Dinner has been booked for Monday, December 11 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a change of date.

The annual Allocation of

Monies took place, and many local worthy charitable organisations will be recipients of assistance in the near future.

Competition winners: Four decorated cup cakes 1st. A Roberts 2nd. D Napier Best bloom 1st. A Roberts 2nd. D Napier Many pieces of our mothersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; beautiful embroidery were displayed.

Next meeting on September 27 will be held at our usual meeting venue at 6pm. It will NOT be progressive. Please wear football gear appropriate for the seasonal football finals.

A Roberts to provide soup, D Napier hot pies and cocktail saveloys and Berrie McMillan and M Kightly dessert. Nomination of office bearers, show entries and prettiest tin are other syllabus items.

Further inquiries to President - Ann Roberts on 5852 2865 or Secretary - Doreen Napier on 5852 2597.

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FUNDRAISING DINNER FOR CHAPLAINCY AT KY P-12 COLLEGE

$22,000 raised for chaplaincy night about her role as a chaplain for the school and the wider community, said she was delighted with the outcome of the night. ‘‘The students and the committee were really happy with how the night went, and with all the generous donations,’’ she said. ‘‘This money will continue to help us support the students and families of Kyabram through tough times — and just everyday life.’’

Cam and Kelly O’Kane.

MORE than $22,000 was raised in two hours to support the chaplains who support our community.

Crowds gathered at the Kyabram Bocce Club recently for the annual fundraising dinner for chaplaincy at Kyabram P-12 College.

The night included a silent auction, live music, a sit-down dinner and a talk from guest speaker Dr Rachel Carling-Jenkins.

Ky P-12 chaplain Liz Spicer, who spoke on the

Simon Fiske, Sam Spicer, Nancy Mancini-Fiske and Kelsey Orr.

Ken and Heather Barkinson.

Janelle and James Wilson.

Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh and Liz Spicer.

Liz and Harold Major and Peter and Alice Tindale.

Liz Spicer speaks about her experiences.

Cr John Zobec and Cr Vicki Neele.

Nick Chavonitis and Doug Cowan.

Malcolm and Judith Scott and Mavis Grummitt.

Liz Spicer and Dr Rachel Carling-Jenkins.

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EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT K YA B R A M & D I ST R I C T

Coming eventsâ&#x20AC;Ś

SEPTEMBER 3

Celebrate Wattle Day with the Kyabram Urban Landcare Group Ern Miles Reserve, South Boundary Rd, Kyabram.

11 am to 3 pm, free tea and coffee.

More information contact Brian 0429 834 566.

SEPTEMBER 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8

St Augustineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College Presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tributeâ&#x20AC;?

12 pm September 6 and 7.30 pm September 7 & 8.

Tickets $15 adults, $10 child/conc available trybooking. com/RFNS. St Augustineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College, Brigidine Centre.

SEPTEMBER 7

Henley Friends Inc. Guys & Gals Luncheon 12 pm, Anglican Church Hall, Church St, Kyabram.

Entertainment, rafĆ&#x192;e, lucky door prize, guest speaker.

Two-course meal, $15, bookings essential to Crilly 5852 2867.

SEPTEMBER 10

Afternoon Concert with Jane Thompson and James Rigby 2 pm, Kyvalley Hall, $20 includes afternoon tea.

Book with Beryl 0408 137 635, Bev 0417 360 687 or Irene 0429 149 246.

SEPTEMBER 14

Variety Country Music Show From country to comedy to yodelling to rock n roll.

Starring Wayne Horsburgh and Rodney Vincent.

Kyabram Bocce Club, doors open 6 pm, show 7.30 pm.

BYO nibbles, drinks at bar prices, tickets $20, phone 0400 980 968.

Award-winning singer-songwriters Jane Thompson and James Rigby are coming to Kyvalley.

Sit back and enjoy the essence of Australia

By Charmayne Allison IF youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever wondered what the natural, earthy essence of Australia would sound like in musical form, come to Kyvalley Hall on September 10.

Award-winning singersongwriters Jane Thompson and James Rigby will travel from Castlemaine to grace our ears with their music.

With Janeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pure singing

voice and Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sensitive rhythm guitar and harmonies, the duo captures Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart, soul, landscape and humanity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their music is charming, often original and they have a wonderful talent for making you feel included,â&#x20AC;? event organiser Irene Labbett said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve known Jane and James a long time and they are very passionate about what they do.

They love to connect with their audience, if the audience is willing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be a real treat to listen to as they really love their music.â&#x20AC;?

In addition to smooth harmonies, the multiinstrumentalists will offer topnotch accordion, maraca, mandolin, guitar and whistling skills.

With a collection of originals and covers, all delivered with sensitivity and style, the concert is sure to brighten your Sunday afternoon.

The show will kick off at 2pm on Sunday, September 10.

Entry is $20 including a country style afternoon tea.

To book, contact Irene on 58521995 or 0429 149246 or email at irenekyv@bigpond.com

KCLC has holiday fun

Lunch with Friends

LOOKING for a way to entertain the kids these upcoming school holidays?

Well look no further than KCLCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exciting school holiday program.

Run by qualified staff and volunteers over the term three break, the program promises plenty of fun. With arts and crafts, games and sports,

CALLING all guys and gals.

Henley Friends will be holding a guys and gals luncheon on Thursday, September 7 at the Anglican Church Hall.

Get along for a day of entertainment, raffles, lucky door prizes and a guest speaker.

Two watches â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

cooking, gardening and technology sessions, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little something for everyone.

The program is for children aged 6 to 12 and costs $45 a day.

Running from Monday to Friday in the two weeks of school holidays, the days kick off at 8am and close at 5.30pm. Submit expressions of interest to KCLC by September 11.

and one womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will be up for grabs, generously donated by Kyabram Showcase Jewellers.

The day kicks off at 12pm and costs $15, including a scrumptious two-course meal.

Bookings are essential.

RSVP to Win Crilly on 5852 2867.

SEPTEMBER 16

Rushworth Produce and Craft Market High Street, Rushworth, 8 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 pm.

Stall holder bookings essential on 0481 354 154 or email REHFMarket@gmail.com.

SEPTEMBER 22

Special Screening of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Magic Pillâ&#x20AC;?

What if most of our modern diseases are really just symptoms of the same problem?

The Magic Pill follows doctors, patients, scientists, chefs, farmers and journalists from around the globe who are combating illness through a paradigm shift in eating.

7.30pm, Kyabram Plaza Theatre.

Tickets $17, fan-force.com/screenings/the-magic-pillkyabram-plaza-theatre-vic-22-09 or Liz 0438 532 261.

UNTIL OCTOBER 2

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Out Of The Way Placesâ&#x20AC;? Exhibition Carole Foster draws much of her inspiration from the Australian outback.

Kyabram Town Hall.

Open 10 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 pm Mon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sat. www.kyabramtownhall.com.au.

UNTIL NOVEMBER 6

Splinter Contemporary Artists â&#x20AC;&#x153;Transcending Textâ&#x20AC;?

Exhibition Kyabram Town Hall.

Open 10 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 pm Mon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sat. www.kyabramtownhall.com.au.

If the Kyabram Free Press could possibly help support your community organisation please contact Sarah Crossman on 5482 1111, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be pleased to consider your proposal.

For more information, check out our new Events webpage at www.kyfreepress.com.au/event/list

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OUT OF THE WAY PLACES Carole Foster

Tuesday 8 August to Monday 2 October WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES (M) 2hrs 20min Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson

Sat 2 Sep Tue 5 Sep

7.30pm 7.30pm

BABY DRIVER (MA15+) 1hr 52min Ansel Elgort, John Berthal

Sat 9 Sep Tue 12 Sep

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PARIS CAN WAIT (PG) 1hr 32min Diane Lane, Alec Baldwin

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BOOK WEEK AT KYABRAM P-12 COLLEGE KYABRAM P-12 College was transformed into a riot of colour last week for the school’s book character parade.

As part of Children’s Book Week, students dressed up as their favourite characters — from Wonder Woman and Harley Quinn to Cat in the Hat and the Mad Hatter, as well as every hero, villain, princess and protagonist in between.

Taylah Gee.

Teague Miller.

Ronin Walley and Megan Hicks.

There was a wide range of costumes on display.

Poppy Emery and Sophie McDonald.

Maddy Burford and Sienna Brennan.

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Drew Goulding and Ella Ramsay.

Charlie Boswood, Jacob Cartwright and Phoebe Perrella.

Tadgh Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill, Nate James and William McKenner.

Zarlee Harris.

These girls came up with creative costumes.

Chris Gunn.

Ella Ramsay, Hannah Partridge and Milly Best.

Keplar Cleveland and Isabella Heyen.

Rory-Lea Waters and Zac Thurlow.

Claudia Green.

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‘I was supposed to die, no ifs, buts or maybes’ Undera man tells of living life with a brain injury UNDERA’S Ross Findlay isn’t supposed to be here — he’s supposed to be dead. ‘‘Doctors told my parents that my brain looked like it had been through a vitamiser,’’ Mr Findlay, 53, said. ‘‘It was blood and mush.’’

On January 20 in 1989 he had left a friend’s house to get dressed for a party he was due to attend later that night.

It was dark when he jumped on his motorbike to ride home. ‘‘I might have swerved to miss a wild pig or a roo, I don’t know and no-one knows,’’ Mr Findlay said. ‘‘My friend saw me drive off the kilometre-long driveway and the next thing she saw was headlights pointing to the sky.’’

In a coma for nine weeks, Mr Findlay miraculously survived and woke up with paralysis to the right side of his body. ‘‘I was supposed to die, no ifs, buts and maybes,’’ he said. ‘‘My head hit the ground so hard that it distorted my helmet and it popped off — with the chin strap still intact.’’

Remarkably, less than a year after his injury Mr Findlay was back on the road doing

Ross Findlay celebrating his 50th birthday in 2014 with his wife, Vicki Findlay. what he loved to do best — drive trucks.

But a brain injury — as with a mental illness — is impossible to see with the naked eye. ‘‘It drives you nuts having a brain injury because you look like everybody else, you haven’t got your head in a bandage,’’ Mr Findlay said. ‘‘If someone has a broken arm they have it in plaster, but the only people that under-

stand what I go through each day is other people with brain injuries.’’

This week is Brain Injury Awareness Week — a national initiative that is aimed at raising awareness about acquired brain injuries and to assist in the prevention of injuries.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, more than 700,000 Australians have a brain injury, with daily ‘activi-

ty limitations’ and ‘participation restrictions’. ‘‘It is important to raise awareness about brain injuries because people lack understanding,’’ Mr Findlay said. ‘‘I get short-term memory loss and that’s it, my wife reckons it’s selective but it’s different for everyone. ‘‘We are different even though you can’t see it, so be understanding and work with us.’’

Give your unwanted fruit trees the chop URBAN residential landowners are invited to have unwanted fruit trees on their property removed at no cost during August and September.

Campaspe Shire mayor Adrian Weston said the program coordinated between council and the Goulburn Murray Valley Fruit Fly Governance Group is an initiative to combat the Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) in the local region.

“Fruit trees can provide the perfect breeding ground for the Queensland Fruit Fly, and as such can have a serious impact on our fruit growing industry and home gardens,” Cr Weston said.

The Goulburn Murray Fruit Fly Group consists of members from local and state government, horticultural producers and community members. The initiative has been implemented across Campaspe, Greater Shepparton, Moira and Strathbogie Shires where residents are encouraged to apply to have their unwanted fruit trees removed for free.

“Queensland Fruit Fly is a serious concern for regions that have a significant agricultural footprint such as Campaspe, Greater Shepparton, Moira and Strathbogie,” said Fruit Fly Coordinator Ross Abberfield. ‘‘This is one of several actions from the Goulburn Murray Valley Fruit Fly Action Plan.’’

Cr Weston said fruit flies are relatively dormant during winter when the weather is too cold for them to be active, so now is the perfect time to remove potential breed sites.

Applications to have fruit trees removed are available from Campaspe Shire’s customer service centres.

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By Charmayne Allison TATURA RSL committee member Vince Vincitorio hopes to see a sea of handmade poppies creating a blanket over the town’s war memorial during this year’s Remembrance Day commemorations.

Mr Vincitorio said the sub-branch would like the people of Tatura and beyond to get involved by knitting as many poppies as possible for the blanket to be draped in Robert Mactier Memorial Gardens. ‘‘We’ve had an ongoing project where we’re adding all the names of the people who went and fought and didn’t come back,’’ Mr Vincitorio said. ‘‘And we want to make a big blanket to drape over the names.’’

He said it was important to get the community involved, so the project became a team effort. ‘‘The whole idea to do this was for people to get involved,’’ Mr Vincitorio said. ‘‘We’ve already got the Country Women’s Association on board; they’ve already started. ‘‘It doesn’t matter who does it, as long as it gets done.’’

Mr Vincitorio said they had also received assistance from people in Kyabram and Echuca. ‘‘It’s been really good but we want more,’’ he said.

The current number of handmade poppies sits at about 950, but Mr Vincitorio said the RSL hoped to have 1500 to 2,000 made in time for Remembrance Day at

Tatura RSL sub-branch member Vince Vincitorio is encouraging the community to knit poppies.

❝I’ve still got some wool at home that people can use❞ — Vince Vincitorio the war memorial in Mactier Memorial Gardens.

He said he would like to thank Spotlight, Lincraft and Mary Venuto for the wool donations. ‘‘I’ve still got some wool

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To get in touch with Mr Vincitorio for supplies or more information, phone 5824 1433.

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Auction SATURDAY, 16TH SEPTEMBER AT 11.00AM ON SITE LIFESTYLE BUILDING BLOCKS 35-39 MORRISSEY STREET, MERRIGUM • Nestled amongst the quiet country community of Merrigum are 3 unique parcels of land with Township zoning • Conveniently located between Kyabram, Tatura & Shepparton • Your options are endless with a choice of: Lot 1 (2.747 Ha) = 6.78 acres Lot 2 (3.705 Ha) = 9.15 acres Lot 3 (4,051m2) = 1 Acre • Town water, sewage, natural gas & power all available • If you’ve been searching for that smaller lifestyle building block to build your dream home, then look no further

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Sole Agents LIFESTYLE AT ITS BEST – 2000M2 BLOCK – 174-176 Waverley Avenue, Merrigum Want the comforts of a new home & convenience of full town services? The property is full of features – Including: impressive 9 m inground pool, fenced and paved, town water, natural gas and 1 meg of HRW for all your garden needs. Set on a huge well fenced double block of 2000m2. This 3 year old, as new brick veneer home, 4 double bedrooms with classy ensuite to main, open plan living area with separate formal dining/study.

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LOW MAINTENANCE – MODERN LIVING 23 Waratah Street Kyabram Contemporary living at its best! Modern 3 bedroom home with ensuite & clever floorplan. Making the most of the living space this well designed home is a must to inspect. Features include: Huge open plan lounge, dining, kitchen with plenty of cupboard space, dishwasher plus efficient reverse cycle split system air conditioning. Relaxing & private outdoor entertaining area on sunny north side plus double garage with panel door & bonus of 6m x 6m lock up shed with toilet. All on low maintenance block with Sir Walter lawn & auto sprinklers throughout.

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By Thomas Hinss THE beating heart of a community can often be found inside its newsagency.

Such is the case at Girgarre’s Post Office and Newsagency, which has been linking the community together for years.

With top grade service and a warm and welcoming atmosphere, the store plays a pivotal role in the Girgarre region.

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Barry and Sandy Fletcher say it’s up to the community to keep the shop operational and give it the support it needs. ‘‘We need the support while we are still active so we can continue to operate and provide the key service we do for it,’’ Barry said. ‘‘We don’t make the profit required to provide the variety of service we do if the support isn’t there. ‘‘We do provide groceries here at the shop so that’s a really good way for people to

THE Victorian Farmers Federation will partner with WorkSafe Victoria to roll out a $300,000 initiative to improve farm safety across the state.

The partnership, which will span two years, was spurred by WorkSafe data showing 30 per cent of workplace deaths in Victoria occur on farms, despite the state’s agriculture industry employing just 3 per cent of the total workforce.

Sandy Fletcher with her daughter Katie. support us while organising any mail or getting newspapers and magazines.’’

The family business, which the Fletchers have been running for seven and a half years, provides newspapers and magazines, postage ser-

vices and general goods. ‘‘We are probably a more traditional style business in terms of how we operate and the service we offer,’’ Sandy said. ‘‘This is vital for those who aren’t wanting to or simply can’t use online services.’’

As part of the agreement, the VFF will employ a dedicated farm safety officer to help with farm safety audits and to help ensure farms are OHS compliant.

“The number of deaths on Victorian farms each year is unacceptable and the industry needs to get serious about a zero fatality target,” VFF president David Jochinke said.

“And the best way is to have a response led by people with industry experience who understand the challenges and attitudes in farming today.”

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CURTIS, Sue. To Karen, Rosie, Gordon and families, Sincere condolences on the passing of Sue, A great contributor to the Tongala Community, someone to be very proud of.

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A.G.M. Tuesday September 19, 2017 7.30 pm at Club House All members are invited to attend!

KYVALLEY TENNIS CLUB

A.G.M. Will be held on September 4, 2017 7.30 pm At the Clubrooms All welcome!

Kyvalley Recreation Committee of Management Annual General Meeting To be held at Kyvalley Hall, Thursday, Sept 14, 2017, 7.30 pm.

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At Kyabram Library on the Isobel Harvie Collection 1st Tuesday of each month "Fabulous Fifties" at 10.30 am, all welcome. August 14 - December 23.

Carole Foster “Out Of The Way Places”.

August 8 - October 2.

Splinter Contemporary FRIENDS INC Artists.

Guys and Gals Luncheon. "Transcending Text" Thursday, September 7, August 8 - November 6.

2017 at 12 pm. Anglican Church Hall, Church Street, Town Hall hours Kyabram. Entertainment, 10 am - 4 pm Raffle, Lucky Door Prize Closed Sundays and Guest Speaker. Two www.kyabramtownhall.com.au Course Meal - $15.00.

Phone (03) 5852 1546.

Bookings essential to Win Crilly 5852 2867.

HENLEY

JAM Fridays at 5 pm during the school term.

Salvation Army, 24 Unitt Street, Kyabram.

Muso Jam, bring your own instrument, great family night filled with competitions, activities and community meal.

Cost is $ 1 per person.

Further information phone (03) 5852 3875.

KYABRAM Residents Ratepayers Development Group Meeting Wednesday, September 20, 2017.

Seniors Club Rooms.

7.30 pm.

All enquiries to 5852 2569.

KYABRAM MS & NEURO

Is for babies to five year olds with their parent or caregiver.

Thursdays at 10 am during school term.

At the Salvation Army, 24 Unitt Street, Kyabram.

Fun learning through the use of music, rhythm, rhyme and listening, free playtime and refreshments.

Sessional fee is $4 and concessions are available.

Telephone (03) 5852 3875 for more information.

Mondays at 7.30 pm at KCLC, no charge (gold coin donation to cover room hire), all welcome including beginners.

For more information: quietmindmeditation.net or phone Dey (03) 5852 3853.

KYABRAM ST ANDREW’S BOCCE CLUB COMMUNITY MEAL

Weekly support group for parents and carers looking after children under 16 years with a disability or chronic mental conditions, Friday weekly (during COMMUNITY school term), 9.30 am 11.30 am at the KCLC BILLBOARDS Room 5. To RSVP or register interest please contact Elle Grabham Kyabram Client Services Team Every Saturday night at Leader.

8 pm at the Anglican Email: egrabham@clrs.org.au Church, Church Street, Phone (03) 5480 2388.

Kyabram.

Phone 0409 136 841.

Community meals are held each Monday except public and school holidays. This meal is free of charge and is open to people wishing for fellowship with others in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Cup of tea, coffee or milo is available at 5.30 pm, a 2 course meal is served at 6 pm.

THE GROW GROUP

Boat, Caravan, Vehicle storage also available

AA MEETINGS

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP Concerned about someone’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may help.

Weekly meetings, Tuesday 4.30 pm at Kyabram Community Learning Centre, 21-25 Lake Road, Kyabram. Ph 0407 522 496.

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Peer Support Group meets on 1st Wednesday each month from February to December All welcomecarers included. Water exercises are most Thurs- Every fourth Tuesday, days. For enquiries and 10.30 am at KCLC. time please phone Denise All welcome.

5853 1470, Kathy 5852 Enquiries to Kathy on 2949 Carol 5857 2840.

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Wednesdays at 1 pm.

Mental wellbeing: Depressed? Anxious? Isolated?

Suffering grief or loss? Know someone who is? The Shepparton grow group meets weekly to offer peer support and use a proven program for mental wellbeing, 1 pm at 11 Service Street, South Shepparton.

Phone Lindy 0448 052 769.

At Living Waters Cafe´, 62 Allan Street, Kyabram.

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No ca on of Proposed nbn™ Radio Network Base Sta on Facility The Na onal Broadband Network (nbn) is a high speed broadband network designed to reach 100 per cent of Australian premises and provide the communica ons infrastructure to help us stop falling behind in an increasingly online world. nbn is commi ed to delivering leading edge broadband services to all Australians by leveraging the three types of technology available – xed line, xed wireless and satellite, depending on loca on.

As part of the xed radio (wireless) component of the Network, nbn is proposing to to install upgraded equipment at the base of the exis ng guyed mast at 1915 Echuca Mooroopna Road, Undera VIC 3692 to provide high quality wireless broadband services to customers in the surrounding locality.

Tongala Football Netball Club Inc The TFNC (affiliated with the Murray Football League) is seeking expressions of interest to fill coaching positions for the 2018 Season.

Football - U/14’s, U/17’s Netball – Head Coach, Senior A, B, C, and C Res and Junior U/17’s, U/15’s, U/13’s and U/11’s Applications can be made in writing to the President, Tongala Football Netball Club, PO Box 159, Tongala 3621 and close Friday 8th September 2017.

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The facility upgrades proposed will involve the replacement of one (1) SSC-02 cabinet with the installa on of one (1) RBS6120 cabinet and installa on of one (1) BBS6101 cabinet on a concrete slab adjacent to the monopole, as well as the installa on of one (1) 300mm wide cable ladder between the cabinets. Associated equipment housings will be established at the base of the mast. nbn regards the proposed installa on as a Low Impact Facility under the Telecommunica ons (Low-Impact Facili es) Determina on 1997.

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Cats president Brett Sharp said the club would definitely continue beyond this season, despite ongoing speculation about its future.

Members of the Kyabram District Football Netball League executive will attend a meeting at Ardmona tonight, which is designed to plot a way forward for the Cats.

everything in place to have a senior side for next year,’’ Sharp said. ‘‘The meeting is about how we’re going to plan for next year and a few of the league delegates will be there.

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By Oliver Caffrey ARDMONA is determined to field a senior team next season after dropping out of the top grade this year.

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and has been playing in the reserves.

Sharp said club favourite Brent Ralph would continue coaching the team next year after being appointed late in the pre-season when Sidney Aspland was sacked. ‘‘We’ve been getting out there trying to recruit, but most players around the district say don’t come see us until the end of the season, which is fair enough,’’ Sharp said. ‘‘But we’ve spoken to a dozen or so players about playing next year.’’

The Cats are sitting on the bottom of the reserves winless with a percentage of 7.92.

League president Wayne Ryan said the meeting was about getting Ardmona back to a competitive level — not around its future in the league.

ing has been on the cards for a while now.’’

Ryan said it was imperative the Cats had a team back in the senior grade.

After massive defeats in the opening two rounds of this season, Ardmona withdrew a senior team from the competition

‘‘Of course we do (want them to have a senior side), we’d like them to have all three sides,’’ Ryan said.

Croquet starts up THE 2017 Goulburn Valley Association Croquet Pennant season started last Wednesday, August 23.

In their first round match Kyabram’s Section One team played Shepparton who proved too strong for the home side winning the match three games 75 hoops to Kyabram no games 33 hoops.

In the morning doubles game, Shepparton’s Noel Dealy and Gwen Denison got off to a head start against Ky’s Helen Hastie and Annaliese Metzger.

The home pair found the Roquets were hard to come by and only managed three hoops to Shepparton’s 26 hoops, the visitors pegging out well before time.

Both the afternoon’s singles games were much better contested. In the first singles both Dealy and Hastie made breaks of eight hoops with both players alternating the lead but eventually Dealy got another good break and was able to peg out winning 26 hoops to 16.

In the second singles game

Metzger and Denison also alternated the lead having a close contest until Denison broke ahead to take the game 23 hoops to 14. (The motto to this game is if you don’t “Roquet” you can’t “Croquet” and make hoops).

Kyabram will be hoping for more successful Roquets this week when they will travel to Rich River for Round 2.

This week, Tuesday 29th, several golf croquet players travelled to the Rich River Club to take part in a charity event in aid of the Echuca Special School.

The Golf croquet players will continue to practise on Wednesdays starting from 9am . Players are welcome to bring their lunch and continue playing in the afternoons if a court is available.

Interested persons are welcome to join us, please contact either Margaret, ph 5853 1362 or Sue 5853 2929 or 0437 290 777.

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PRELIMINARY FINALS Under-16 Shepp United Blue3.7, 5.7, 9.12, 12.15 (87) Kyabram Red ...... 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 , 4.4 (28) GOALS, Shepparton United Blue: W. Norman 5, W. Baker 3, B. Fothergill, S. Bogdan, J. Pemberton, J. Whitehead. Kyabram Red: D. Anderson, N. Ryan, A. Robinson, C. Lloyd.

BEST, Shepparton United Blue: B. Fothergill, W. Norman, K. Chalcraft, M. Roche, S. Bogdan, A. Kuol. Kyabram Red: J. Fitzgerald, C. Gentle, C. Lloyd, C. Harrison, C. Walsh, N. Ryan.

Mooroopna ................ 5.1, 6.3, 6.3, 7.8 (50) Shepp United Red .... 1.1, 3.3, 4.4, 4.4 (28) GOALS, Mooroopna: L. Obrien 2, B. Whittaker, J. Formica, J. Carn, I. Dowling, H. Wedding. Shepparton United Red: R. Mifka 2, E. Mclaren, J. Cooper.

BEST, Mooroopna: F. McElhinney, L. Obrien, J. Nethersole, A. Basile, D. Gugliotti, I. Dowling. Shepparton United Red: M. Poppa, J. Milton, B. Pearson, H. Smith, S. Pigatto, D. Pigatto.

Under-14 Shepp Notre Gold3.6, 6.9, 10.12, 12.17 (89) Tatura................. 1.1, 2.3, 6.4 , 8.5 (53)

GOALS, Shepparton Notre Gold: J. Watts 4, A. Braaksma 3, T. Turcato 2, D. Docking 2, J. Mackay. Tatura: G. Brisbane 3, K. Benjamin 2, K. Tyson 2, J. Bailey.

BEST, Shepparton Notre Gold: J. Watts, L. Rumbiolo, M. Pellegrino, J. Dhosi, X. Scott, A. Braaksma. Tatura: X. Hutchison, C. King, G. Brisbane, J. Kerambrun, H. Trevaskis, J. Bedwell.

Youth Girls Shepparton Notre . 2.4, 3.6, 4.10, 8.13 (61) Echuca ................... 0.0, 0.2, 0.2 , 1.2 ( 8) GOALS, Shepparton Notre: M. Baldwin 3, A. Pogue 2, A. Favaro, S. Damon, A. McGregor. Echuca: B. Wren.

BEST, Shepparton Notre: G. Egan, M. Baldwin, S. Damon, A. Favaro, A. McGregor, A. Chessor. Echuca: J. Mirasol, C. Old, R. O’Brien, S. Reilly, N. Meloury, O. Taverna.

NEXT WEEK, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 GRAND FINAL Under-16: Shepparton United Blue v Mooroopna, 12.30 pm, at Deakin Reserve.

Under-14: Shepparton Swans v Shepparton Notre Gold, 12.15 pm, at Deakin Reserve.

Youth Girls: Finley v Shepparton Notre, 10.30 am, at Deakin Reserve.

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Bowls MERRIGUM bowlers need to write these dates into their diary as there has been some confusion about several of them.

At the recent general meeting these dates were confirmed: Saturday pennant begins on October 21.

Tuesday pennant begins on October 3.

Opening day is on Sunday, September 17 at 1pm. Names to be in by 12.45pm, uniform to be worn, all players to bring a plate and there will be no charge for the day.

Sixty and over begins on September 20.

The next pokie trip is to Tocumwal on October 1. Bus leaves Kyabram at 9am and Merrigum at 9.15am.

The celebration for the Fifty Years of the Bowls at Merrigum will be celebrated on Sunday, October 15.

There will be a meal and a game of bowls plus the usual speeches etc. Cost of the two course dinner is $25. If you know of any one who wishes to attend please ring Maureen Shepherd on 5855 2421.

We have the names of most of our previous members but we may have missed some. The day will begin at 11.30am and we hope to serve the meal at 12.30pm.

The official pennant practice is on Thursday at 4pm but the green is now open at any time you wish to come down.

By David Rak KYABRAM’S Kisacc Lapworth is used to getting quizzical looks from his mates.

The 15-year-old rugby union player is a rarity in country Victoria, bucking the trend of AFL and travelling to Melbourne to play for the Brimbank Bucks.

And the travelling seems to be paying off with Lapworth recently selected as part of the Victorian 2017 under 15 Junior Gold Cup Squad.

The team of 25 will head to Brisbane in September to contest the Northern Conference of the Junior Gold Cup Competition.

Lapworth said he has been playing for four years and hopes to play professionally in the future.

“I started playing rugby league, but switched to union because of its faster pace and there is more respect and less fights,” he said.

“It’s definitely worth the travel to Melbourne. ‘‘It gets tiring sometimes but it means I get to play a sport I love.

“I’m very proud to make the team and can’t wait to get to Brisbane and play in the competition.”

Ky Small Bore CODI Ferguson shot a near perfect score on bench with a 200.4.

Bench Scores: Codi Ferguson 200.4, Stuart 198.5, Ang Decicco 197.4, Jackson 197.3, Izac Ferguson 196.7, Ian Puckey 196.6, David Pettifer 195.4, Murry 193.3, Ethan 190.2. Jeff Newham won the night for prone with a 195.5. Prone Scores: Jeff Newham 195.5, Simon Noonan 191.4, Bernie Noonan 189.6, David Pettifer 189.5, Izac Ferguson 183.6.

Kyabram rugby union player Kisacc Lapworth has been selected in the Victorian under 15 Junior Gold Cup squad.

KYABRAM AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE KDFL Seniors Nagambie......... 7.7, 16.13, 24.19, 30.22 (202) Longwood.........4.3, 4. 3, 4. 5, 7. 6 ( 48) GOALS, Nagambie: P. Rattray 9, M. Waterson 5, H. Taylor-Lloyd 4, A. Haysom 3, M. Shiels 2, D. Haysom 2, B. Robinson, M. Martin, M. Nolan, N. Fothergill, B. Harrison, Longwood: A. Tautala 3, R. Sheriff 2, M. Hunter, B. Kearns.

BEST, Nagambie: M. Shiels, D. Haysom, P. Rattray, K. Winter-Irving, M. Roberts, B. Harrison. Longwood: Justin V. Merkesteyn, B. Tautala, D. Baker, R. Ahearn, J. Myers, M. Hunter.

Avenel v Ardmona Avenel won by forfeit.

Stanhope ..................... 4.1, 6.4, 7.7, 13.8 (86) Tallygaroopna ............. 0.0, 2.4, 6.5, 6.7 (43) GOALS, Stanhope: J. Gray 6, T. Hepburn 2, D. Moncur, A. Young, T. Somerville, A. O’Reilly, J. Patten, Tallygaroopna: S. Muggleton 2, J. Hexter, T. Belford, D. Wren, A. Brassil.

BEST, Stanhope: J. Fraser, J. Gray, N. O’Reilly, J. Exell, D. Harrison, M. Coad.

Tallygaroopna: D. Wren, T. Karolidis, A. Brassil, S. Muggleton, A. Serafini, M. Thompson.

Violet Town ........... 4.4, 6.6, 11.11, 14.12 (96) Merrigum ............... 1.2, 3.8, 7.10, 10.11 (71) GOALS, Violet Town: R. Staff 4, C. McKay 3, C. Bamford 2, J. Cowman 2, S. Poole, L. Morrison, A. Hobbs, Merrigum: R. Hearn 3, J. Smith 2, J. Sullivan, L. Cross, D. Beattie, D. Clarke, J. Stammers.

BEST, Violet Town: C. Bamford, J. Cowman, T. Kirkman, T. Ross, Z. Economou, N. Trotter.

Merrigum: D. Clarke, J. Stammers, J. Sullivan, L. Cross, R. Hearn, J. Ross.

M-Toolamba......... 6.2, 11.5, 16.9, 23.13 (151) Undera ..................4.1, 6.1, 7.2, 9. 4 ( 58) GOALS, Murchison-Toolamba : N. Carroll 6, A. Cashion 4, C. Lambert 4, H. Ewart 3, J. Cooper 2, D. Walsh 2, T. Smith, B. Cecchin, Undera: D. Heazlewood 4, N. Hedges 2, J. Grieve, J. Torney, H. Myers.

BEST, Murchison-Toolamba : N. Carroll, G. Hutton, J. Sanderson, L. Jones, C. Lambert, J.

Cooper. Undera: N. McAuliffe, K. Mitchell, J. Valentin, C. Bell, H. Myers, S. Valentin.

Lancaster ........... 6.4, 11.8, 13.12, 17.18 (120) Rushworth ......... 3.1, 5.4, 7. 5, 7. 6 ( 48) GOALS, Lancaster: M. Hill 7, S. Spedding 3, A. Kydd 2, J. Donnell 2, S. Thomson, L. Demasi, L. Donnell, Rushworth: R. Osborne 5, J. Perry, J. Johnson.

BEST, Lancaster: M. Hill, A. Pettigrove, C. Eddy, S. Thomson, J. Donnell, B. Orr. Rushworth: J. Lambden, T. Clarke, B. Anderson, Z. Dearing, R. Osborne, J. Perry.

Reserves Nagambie................... 5.2, 8.3, 10.8, 14.9 (93) Longwood................. 2.2, 3.5, 4.7, 6.8 (44) GOALS, Nagambie: J. Lloyd 4, M. Watson 3, B. Taylor-Lloyd 2, D. Lawler, M. Mensfeld, P. McLoughlin, J. Shiels, H. Lowry, Longwood: B. Webber 3, B. Rawlings, A. Oeser, S. Challis.

BEST, Nagambie: J. Lloyd, M. Winter-Irving, W. Ulrich, J. Adams, T. Schintler, L. Hayman.

Longwood: D. McCrimmon, J. Pert, H. Gray, J. Dowell, L. Burns, J. O’Rourke-King.

Avenel .................. 7.1, 10.4, 16.7, 24.12 (156) Ardmona .............. 0.1, 1.1, 1.1, 1. 3 ( 9) GOALS, Avenel: M. Berry 3, L. McKenzie 3, T. Peacock 2, S. V. Duinen 2, O. Gabelich 2, W. Holman 2, C. Cates, S. Richardson, A. Harper.

Ardmona: not available.

BEST, Avenel: W. Lewis, L. McKenzie, J. Pace, O. Gabelich, W. Holman .Ardmona: D. Moor, B. Ralph, A. Cox, B. Watts.

Stanhope................ 5.4, 10.6, 14.9, 17.9 (111) Tallygaroopna ....... 0.1, 0.1, 1.1, 1.4 ( 10) GOALS, Stanhope: A. Cooper 3, L. West 3, S. Aynsley 2, B. O’Reilly 2, J. Williams 2, M. Gill 2, J. Thorne, T. Stokes, B. Stokes. Tallygaroopna: M. Power.

BEST, Stanhope: J. Cockroft, B. O’Reilly, T. Stokes, J. Densley, D. Freeman, N. Airs.

Tallygaroopna: B. Lane, T. Corby, R. Cuthbert, C. Curtis, T. Sidebottom, L. Karl.

Merrigum.................. 3.2, 8.3, 11.5, 18.9 (117) Violet Town ............ 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 3.2 ( 20) GOALS, Merrigum: T. Fitzsimmons 6, B. Wellington 4, B. Maher 2, M. George 2, J. Christou, R. Sheridan, A. Cooper, M. Younger,

Stanhope: J. Pearson, D. West, E. Moore, Zayne Gilbert, D. Wileman, B. Peirce.

Murchison-Toolamba v Undera Murchison-Toolamba won by forfeit.

Lancaster ............. 8.0, 12.4, 16.7, 18.11 (119) Rushworth ........... 1.0, 2.1, 3.2, 7. 4 ( 46) GOALS, Lancaster: E. Palma-Ludeman 7, J. Groves 5, B. Turpin 3, J. Scapin, J. Harrison, Thomas Burnett 1. Rushworth: J. Risstrom 2, R. Fonte 2, I. Jones 2, L. Francis.

BEST, Lancaster: B. Turpin, E. PalmaLudeman, J. Groves, A. Briggs, J. Squires, M. Owen. Rushworth: W. Lucas, I. Jones, B. Kemp, B. Chillingsworth, Z. Wikman, J. May. GOAL KICKING Seniors

Violet Town: M. Davies, E. Kozole, L. Ellis.

BEST, Merrigum: B. Maher, Stewart McKenner, M. Younger, B. Wellington, K. Fitzsimmons, N. Hayes. Violet Town: M. Davies, A. Rozema, T. Rozema, N. Abley, J. Sutherland, N. Dowell.

Murch-Toolamba . 3.3, 10.5, 13.8, 18.13 (121) Undera.................. 0.1, 0.1, 0.1, 1. 1 ( 7) GOALS, Murchison-Toolamba: J. Borg 5, A. Collins 4, M. Tricarico 2, J. Johns 2, H. Fennell 2, B. Bloom, J. Gladman, A. Caruso, Undera: N. Sauiluma.

BEST, Murchison-Toolamba: K. Rowan, J. Borg, B. Tillett, M. Tricarico, J. Londrigan, L. Button. Undera: N. Sauiluma, L. Pedretti, D. Young, M. Newell, A. Limprasert, M. O’Connor.

Lancaster ........... 4.5, 11.5, 18.10, 25.12 (162) Rushworth ......... 1.0, 2.2, 2. 2, 3. 4 ( 22) GOALS, Lancaster: H. Honig 3, N. Ryan 3, S. Phillips 3, B. Tinning 3, J. Elliott 2, A. Douglas 2, K. Genio 2, C. O’Neill 2, S. Grima 2, M. James, T. Mangan, H. Spedding, Rushworth: S. Dearing, C. Ramsay, B. Pateman.

BEST, Lancaster: S. Phillips, J. Lothian, A. Douglas, H. Honig, M. James, R. Laurenson.

Rushworth: D. Saunders, K. Ackroyd, D. Webster, I. Jones, D. Baldwin.

Under-18 Avenel ................ 4.6, 11.9, 21.13, 28.18 (186) Ardmona ............ 0.1, 1.1, 1. 1, 1. 1 ( 7) GOALS, Avenel: B. Tempest 7, Stephen Cusack 5, C. Eeles 4, Q. Rickman 3, M. Lusted 3, C. Thomson 2, B. Harriden, D. Mendoza, J. Grierson, J. Sutherland, A. Dowling, C. Thomson, Ardmona: J. Macansh.

BEST, Avenel: J. Grierson, B. Tempest, M. Lusted, C. Eeles, J. Willox, B. Harriden.

Ardmona: J. Macansh, J. Mason, J. MelouryMason, Blake Murrell, T. Tennent, J. Turner.

Tallygaroopna ......... 3.3, 7.5, 11.9, 13.11 (89) Stanhope.................. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 4. 7 (31) GOALS, Tallygaroopna: K. Aykin 4, E. Peters 3, T. Scott 2, D. Collins, T. Miller, O. Henderson, B. Hunter, Stanhope: A. Peirce, J. Barrett, Aaron Waymouth 1, R. Dryden.

BEST, Tallygaroopna: J. Blum, Z. Newbound, A. Brophy, J. Ripper, R. Lancaster, J. Utiger.

Robert Osborne (Rushworth) ...... 5 Robert Staff (Violet Town)............. 4 Jack Exell (Stanhope) ................... 0 Chris Burton (Avenel).................... 0 Mathew Waterson (Nagambie) ..... 5 Ashley Hobbs (Violet Town).......... 1 Michael Hill (Lancaster)................... 7 Samuel Muggleton (Tallygaroopna) 2 Danni Heazlewood (Undera)......... 0 Ashton Cashion (Murch-Toolamba) 4 Jai Simmi (Tallygaroopna) ............ 0 Reserves Tristan Fitzsimmons (Merrigum) ... 6 Nicholas Kouroupakis (Longwood) 0 Joshua Lane (Tallygaroopna) ....... 6 Steven Grima (Lancaster) ............. 2 Beauden Webber (Longwood) ...... 3 Jason Norman (Stanhope) ............ 0 Bryce Wellington (Merrigum)......... 4 Bradley Tinning (Lancaster) .......... 3 Bryce Wellington (Merrigum)......... 0 Eddie Kozole (Violet Town)........... 1 Tom McCormick (M-Toolamba) .... 0 Under-18 Tomas Rennie (Murch-Toolamba) .. 0 Jai Utiger (Tallygaroopna)............. 0 Brenton Tempest (Avenel) ............ 7 Dylan Rowney (Merrigum) ............ 0 Samuel Langley (Merrigum).......... 0

wood 9, Stanhope 38 d Tallygaroopna 23.

15/Under: Avenel 87 d Ardmona 10, Lancaster 75 d Rushworth 16, Merrigum 69 d Violet Town 20, Murchison-Toolamba 79 d Undera 9, Stanhope 33 d Tallygaroopna 17.

Ladders A-grade: Nagambie 72, Avenel 72, Tallygaroopna 64, Stanhope 56, Murchison-Toolamba 52, Undera 50, Violet Town 44, Merrigum 40, Lancaster 38, Rushworth

36, Girgarre 20, Ardmona 16, Longwood 12.

B-grade: Avenel 80, Merrigum 66, Tallygaroopna 58, Nagambie 56, Violet Town 56, MurchisonToolamba 56, Lancaster 52, Rushworth 40, Undera 32, Stanhope 28, Ardmona 24, Longwood 14, Girgarre 10.

C-grade: Nagambie 80, Tallygaroopna 72, Murchison-Toolamba 68, Violet Town 60, Merrigum 48, Avenel 48, Lancaster 40, Stanhope 36,. Undera 36, Longwood

28, Girgarre 28, Rushworth 20, Ardmona 8.

17/Under: Violet Town 80, Nagambie 68, Stanhope 64, Lancaster 62, Tallygaroopna 62, Girgarre 52, Rushworth 36, MurchisonToolamba 36, Avenel 32, Merrigum 32, Longwood 24, Ardmona 16, Undera 8.

15/Under: Lancaster 76, Merrigum 74, Nagambie 64, Girgarre 56, Murchison-Toolamba 54, Rushworth 48, Avenel 48, Violet Town 40, Stanhope 32, Tallygaroopna 24, Ardmona 20, Undera 12.

B-Reserve Mansfield 30 lt Echuca 75, Mooroopna 28 lt Shepparton 55, Rochester 37 lt Swans 52, Seymour 36 lt Euroa 41, Shepp Utd 42 d Kyabram 32, Tatura 23 lt Benalla 38.

17/Under Mansfield 22 lt Echuca 61, Mooroopna 22 lt Shepparton 40, Rochester 44 lt Swans 50, Sey-

mour 43 d Euroa 29, Shepp Utd 66 d Kyabram 23, Tatura 26 lt Benalla 66.

LADDERS

Seymour ............ 5 13 0 0 646 811 79.65 20 Rochester .......... 4 14 0 0 693 871 79.56 16 Tatura ................ 3 14 1 0 589 771 76.39 14 Mansfield ........... 1 16 0 0 546 963 56.70 6 B-grade: Benalla 58, Swans 54, Shepparton 52, Echuca 50, Kyabram 48, Shepp Utd 48, Euroa 40, Mooroopna 24, Rochester 20, Seymour 20, Mansfield 18, Tatura 0.

B-Reserve: Shepparton 66, Swans 64, Shepp Utd 56, Echuca 48, Rochester 48, Kyabram 46, Mooroopna 32, Benalla 24, Mansfield 20, Euroa 20, Seymour 8, Tatura 0.

17&Under: Shepp Utd 72, Echuca 60, Shepparton 56, Benalla 56, Swans 44, Rochester 36, Mooroopna 32, Seymour 22, Mansfield 20, Kyabram 18, Euroa 16, Tatura 0.

This week Tot

100 75 61 58 57 57 43 38 34 37 37 91 61 57 56 42 34 33 33 29 30 28 87 56 44 42 38

Ike Jones (Rushworth) ..................

Andrew Dowling (Avenel)..............

Blake Bloom (Murch-Toolamba) ...

Jonathan Pearson (Stanhope) ......

Ethan Peters (Tallygaroopna) .......

2 1 0 0 3

30 30 28 27 27

Ladders Seniors W VIOLET TOWN .15 NAGAMBIE........14 STANHOPE.......12 TALLY ...............11 AVENEL ............10 LANCASTER .... 9 M-Toolamba ...... 8 Girgarre ............. 7 Merrigum ........... 7 Rushworth ......... 3 Longwood .......... 2 Undera............... 1 Ardmona ............ 0

L D B For Agst 2 0 2 2059 1054 3 0 2 2061 1097 5 0 2 1767 1018 6 0 2 2023 1016 6 0 2 1867 1044 7 0 2 1790 1049 8 0 2 1459 1272 9 0 2 1446 1093 10 0 2 1334 1484 13 0 2 1448 1678 15 0 2 1154 2574 15 0 2 654 2883 0 0 0 0 1800 Reserves W L D B For Agst TALLY ...............16 1 1 2 1561 724 MERRIGUM.......14 2 1 2 1724 645 STANHOPE.......15 3 0 2 1896 511 M-TOOLAMBA ..13 5 0 2 1434 801 LANCASTER .....12 6 0 2 1533 857 GIRGARRE ....... 9 8 0 2 1207 962 Avenel ............... 8 8 0 2 1205 1118 Nagambie .......... 8 10 0 2 1044 1135 Longwood .......... 6 12 0 2 1169 1369 Violet Town ....... 5 13 0 2 914 1394 Rushworth ......... 2 12 1 2 800 1635 Undera............... 2 15 0 2 670 1683 Ardmona ............ 0 15 1 2 229 2552 Under-18 W L D B For Agst MERRIGUM.......15 1 0 4 1764 484 TALLY ...............13 2 0 4 1668 534 AVENEL ............ 9 4 0 4 1595 460 M-TOOLAMBA .. 9 6 0 4 1433 650 LANCASTER ..... 9 5 0 4 1545 768 RUSHWORTH... 6 7 0 4 1086 1217 Stanhope ........... 6 9 0 4 1179 1021 Longwood .......... 2 10 0 4 655 1524 Ardmona ............ 3 13 0 4 522 2054 Girgarre ............. 2 8 0 4 383 1672 Undera............... 1 10 0 4 368 1814 NEXT WEEK September 2 & 3: Elimination finals.

% Pts 195.35 72 187.88 68 173.58 60 199.11 56 178.83 56 170.64 52 114.70 48 132.30 44 89.89 40 86.29 28 44.83 20 22.68 20 0.00 0 % Pts 215.61 74 267.29 70 371.04 68 179.03 60 178.88 56 125.47 48 107.78 44 91.98 40 85.39 32 65.57 28 48.93 22 39.81 20 8.97 10 % Pts 364.46 76 312.36 72 346.74 64 220.46 56 201.17 56 89.24 48 115.48 44 42.98 32 25.41 28 22.91 24 20.29 24

KYABRAM AND DISTRICT NETBALL KDNL A-grade: Avenel 56 d Ardmona 21, Lancaster 37 d Rushworth 36, Merrigum 38 d Violet Town 40, Murchison-Toolamba 46 d Undera 41, Nagambie 82 d Longwood 14, Stanhope 41 d Tallygaroopna 38.

B-grade: Avenel 60 d Ardmona 21, Lancaster 35 d Rushworth 25, Merrigum 57 d Violet Town 34, Murchison-Toolamba 48 d Undera 38, Nagambie 89 d Long-

wood 29, Stanhope 40 lt Tallygaroopna 46.

C-grade: Avenel 49 d Ardmona 19, Lancaster 45 d Rushworth 19, Merrigum 33 d Violet Town 44, Murchison-Toolamba 65 d Undera 17, Nagambie 58 d Longwood 15, Stanhope 32 lt Tallygaroopna 50.

17/Under: Avenel 48 d Ardmona 34, Lancaster 57 d Rushworth 21, Merrigum 17 lt Violet Town 81,Murchison-Toolamba 36 d Undera 25, Nagambie 61 d Long-

GOULBURN VALLEY NETBALL LEAGUE GVNL A-grade Mansfield 44 drew Echuca 44 BEST, Mansfield: B. Toogood, N. Cousins, J. Walker. Echuca: L. Drysdale, D. Kent, A. Poulton.

Tatura 27 lt Benalla 48 BEST, Tatura: E. Ryan, M. Davis, J. Jamnes. Benalla: T. Marchbank, G. Thomas, A. Feehan.

Rochester 39 lt Swans 62, Mooroopna 24 lt Shepparton 49, Seymour 45 d Euroa 39, Shepp Utd 8 lt Kyabram 18, B-grade Mansfield 31 lt Echuca 51, Mooroopna 40 lt Shepparton 65, Rochester 30 lt Swans 72, Seymour 44 lt Euroa 55, Shepp Utd 56 d Kyabram 35., Tatura 14 lt Benalla 59.

A-grade W LDB KYABRAM .........17 0 0 0 SHEPPARTON..15 3 0 0 SHEPP UTD......12 5 0 0 BENALLA ..........11 6 1 0 SWANS .............10 7 1 0 ECHUCA ........... 9 8 1 0 Euroa ................. 9 8 1 0 Mooroopna ........ 8 10 0 0

For 992 882 828 720 776 833 835 660

Agst 485 697 718 664 769 776 873 602

% Pts 204.54 68 126.54 60 115.32 48 108.43 46 100.91 42 107.35 38 95.65 38 109.63 32

FREE PRESS SPORT

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GOULBURN VALLEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE GVFL Seniors Rochester ............ 5.2, 9.6, 13.10, 21.11 (137) Swans ...................0.0, 3.0, 3. 0, 4. 3 ( 27) GOALS, Rochester: S. Stroobants 5, H. Aitken 5, J. Bacon 3, S. Brennan 2, A. Watson 2, J. McPhee, T. Letcher, D. Williams, E. Bowen, Swans: N. Terlich, B. Squire, J. Clarke, S. Bennie.

BEST, Rochester: H. Aitken, J. Gledhill, J. Dingwall, D. Cuttriss, S. Stroobants, A. Watson.

Swans: A. Riordan, B. Squire, D. Kerr, T. Collison, T. Ewart, R. Shannon.

Echuca ..................... 2.4, 6.8, 7.12, 11.15 (81) Mansfield ................. 5.3, 6.5, 8. 5, 9. 9 (63) GOALS, Echuca: T. Allan 3, Ruory Kirkby 2, S. Buckley, J. Wilkinson, B. Costello, E. Stewart, M. Pearson, N. Bottomley, Mansfield: B. Fagan 3, J. Sheahan 2, J. Fox 2, S. Markwick, R. Brown.

BEST, Echuca: Jordan Florance, S. Buckley, T. Allan, C. Valentine, B. Costello, D. Willis.

Mansfield: R. Brown, G. Murray, B. Mahoney, J. Sheahan, J. Herridge, T. German.

Tatura........................... 1.0, 3.2, 7.3, 9. 4 (58) Benalla ......................... 1.2, 1.3, 2.8, 6.11 (47) GOALS, Tatura: M. Elliott 3, A. Maher 2, A. Ciavarella, J. Sullivan, R. McGough, C. McDonald, Benalla: J. Bannister 2, N. Warnock, T. O’Brien, B. Webster, D. Rodger.

BEST, Tatura: M. Elliott, B. Ryan, C. Walls, J. Wall, A. Ciavarella, T. Miller. Benalla: J. Martyn, D. Mennen, T. O’Brien, S. Martyn, B. Webster, J. Martiniello.

Seymour ................. 3.1, 9.4, 15.5, 21.6 (132) Euroa........................ 2.3, 4.5, 7.7, 11.9 ( 75) GOALS, Seymour: J. Anderson 5, R. Scopel 4, H. Wheeler 2, B. Grenfell 2, J. Falcone 2, R. Clarke 2, X. McMahon 2, A. Sturgess, H. Robertson, Euroa: T. Storer 6, J. Trotter, J. Hayes, N. Gilliland, B. Cunningham, B. Gleeson.

BEST, Seymour: B. Clifton, J. Hockley, B. Cox, A. Sturgess, B. Grenfell, J. Anderson.

Euroa: T. Storer, A. Tarrant, B. Harrison, M. Ivill, W. McFarlane, D. Mole.

Kyabram .......... 5.5, 10.10, 15.10, 23.15 (153) Shepp Utd.........3.0, 4. 0, 5. 1, 6. 1 ( 37) GOALS, Kyabram: H. Gemmill 8, K. Mueller 5, A. Hayes 3, K. Pettifer 2, L. Smith 2, P. Wearden 2, B. Whitford, Shepp Utd: L. Lowden, R. H. Middleton, J. Limosani, H. Osborn, F. Hicks, J.

Caia.

BEST, Kyabram: A. Hayes, L. Morris, H. Gemmill, J. Williams, J. Morgan, S. Sheldon.

Shepp Utd: D. Bowles, S. Burls, H. Osborn, S. Neaves, C. Calder.

Shepparton ............ 4.4, 5.12, 9.17, 12.22 (94) Mooroopna ............ 0.0, 0. 2, 0. 6, 0. 7 ( 7) GOALS, Shepparton: J. Bradaric 4, M. Ryan 2, S. Dunstan, L. Minogue, L. Ash, R. Hiscock, D. Stretton, J. Lloyd.

BEST, Shepparton: N. Rokahr, R. Hiscock, A. Holland, M. Ryan, B. Davies, J. Bradaric.Mooroopna: C. Riley, B. Hicks, A. Thompson, J. Sorgel, B. Blackley-Dow, T. Herbert.

Reserves Rochester v Swans Rochester won by forfeit.

Mansfield ................. 4.3, 8.7, 9.11, 11.15 (81) Echuca ..................... 2.2, 3.3, 4. 6, 4. 7 (31) GOALS, Mansfield: B. Vogelzang 4, B. Hedin 2, J. Veneman 2, T. Gibbs, P. Marks, N. Wilcox, Echuca: J. Hore, T. Saillard, D. Haydon, D. Haimes.

BEST, Mansfield: P. Marks, W. Clarke, J. Rekers, T. Gibbs, B. Hedin, G. Taylor. Echuca: S. Hartley, D. Haydon, T. Castles, T. Saillard, M. Carmellotti, B. Jones.

Tatura ................. 6.3, 11.9, 14.12, 20.14 (134) Benalla ............... 1.0, 1.3, 5. 3, 5. 6 ( 36) GOALS, Tatura: D. Burls 5, J. Chessells 3, R. Montgomery 3, D. Evans 2, M. Jones 2, C. Mallon 2, S. Kay, J. Danaher, C. Pratt, Benalla: C. Plum, T. Feehan, C. Anderson, S. Silver, H. Floate.

BEST, Tatura: D. Flynn, S. Kay, J. Chessells, D. Argus, D. Minutoli, S. Green. Benalla: S. Silver, C. Crawford, O. Chivers, L. O’'Brien, N. Feehan, C. Plum.

Euroa............................ 2.1, 6.5, 7.7, 10.8 (68) Seymour....................... 2.3, 2.4, 5.4, 5.6 (36) GOALS, Euroa: S. Patten 2, C. Bamford, J. Broughton, J. Tremellen, J. Tate, J. Ivill, R. Wilson, W. Murray, J. McKernan, Seymour: A. Galofaro, B. LeCerf, S. Locke, M. Bradbury, J. Durham.

BEST, Euroa: J. Smith, J. Broughton, C. Bamford, J. Tremellen, L. McKernan, J. Ivill.

Seymour: A. Hay, M. Bradbury, D. McLarty, M. McLean, A. Galofaro, J. Durham.

Kyabram................... 2.5, 6.5, 8.10, 12.12 (84) Shepp Utd................ 2.0, 3. 4, 3.6, 4. 6 (30) GOALS, Kyabram: A. Pryde 2, A. Lovison 2,

B. McDonell 2, D. Barrett, L. Dillon, J. D. Cicco, B. Cooper, J. Gascoyne, R. Smith, Shepp Utd: S. Gillespie 2, M. Thomas, H. Cook.

BEST, Kyabram: J. Wild, L. Dillon, Z. Norris, D. Barrett, A. Pryde. Shepp Utd: S. Buxton, R. Wenske, L. Fairless, R. Scott, J. Turner, S. Gillespie.

Shepparton .............. 4.4, 8.5, 11.6, 18.6 (114) Mooroopna .............. 0.1, 3.3, 6.3, 6.3 ( 39) GOALS, Shepparton: M. Heggart 7, J. Butcher 3, A. Egan 3, H. Thomson 2, J. Cox, D. Butcher, J. Thompson, Mooroopna: P. Johnston 2, B. Williams, B. Schwarschnik, M. Kyle, W. Dang.

BEST: not available.

Under-18 Rochester .................. 8.5, 8.5, 10.7, 12.9 (81) Swans......................... 1.3, 1.3, 2.3, 3.5 (23) GOALS, Rochester: J. Flight 5, R. Oogjes 2, B. Wileman, J. Oogjes, T. Wild, J. Hamilton, A. Martin, Swans: S. Rachele, M. Gravina, C. Coe. BEST, Rochester: J. Flight, B. Wileman, T. Wild, C. Ward, A. Hamilton, H. McPhee. Swans: T. Bennett, H. Tonks, C. Rowan, M. Gravina, D. Hogan, N. Rachele.

Echuca ................... 3.5, 5.9, 9.12, 15.17 (107) Mansfield ............... 1.0, 3.1, 6. 3, 8. 3 ( 51) GOALS, Echuca: A. Farrell 6, L. Tenace 3, J. Frew 2, D. Elliott 2, M. Ogilvie, L. Molluso, Mansfield: W. Christopher 3, W. Foster 2, J. Kirley 1, W. Stow, A. Bennett.

BEST, Echuca: A. Farrell, L. Molluso, L. Tenace, Trent Campbell, J. Frew, O. Reid.

Mansfield: A. Bennett, T. Sheahan, D. Sladdin, W. Foster, W. Christopher, B. Vogelzang.

Benalla ......................... 2.2, 5.3, 7.5, 11.7 (73) Tatura ........................... 2.2, 4.4, 5.5, 8.7 (55) GOALS, Benalla: C. McCoy 4, L. Mayes 2, B. Macdonald, A. Blackburn, J. Dunne, C. Westbury, P. Warner, Tatura: C. Dealy 2, T. Castle 2, B. Sanders 1, I. MacGibbon, Z. Samkakai, J. Armstrong.

BEST, Benalla: B. Macdonald, N. Hill, A. Macdonald, R. Johnson, B. Wapling, C. Westbury. Tatura: E. Moor, M. Richards, M. Farley, D. Palmer, G. Evans, B. Sanders.

Euroa.............................. 0.2, 0.2, 3.5, 5.7 (37) Seymour......................... 2.0, 5.1, 5.1, 5.3 (33) GOALS, Euroa: M. Smith 1, J. Davies, J. Penman, Seymour: T. Davey 2, C. Lubeck, T. Newman, B. Bowe.

BEST, Euroa: M.Smith, W. Jackson, J.

Penman, R. Paradzayi, P. Cairns, J. Hogg.

Seymour: R. Allison, D. Fisher, H. Parker, C. Lubeck, N. Kipping, C. McCloy.

Shepp Utd.................. 0.3, 6.6, 8.9, 11.11 (77) Kyabram..................... 1.2, 1.2, 3.3, 7. 3 (45) GOALS, Shepp Utd: J. Kezerle 3, E. Adams 2, J. Serra, J. Norman, M. McGrath, J. Cucinotta, J. Chalcraft, A. Britten, Kyabram: K. Fitzgerald 2, Z. Besim 2, M. Ryan, J. Dillon, M. Genio.

BEST, Shepp Utd: K. Orchard, J. Norman, L. Fiore, J. Cucinotta, J. Chalcraft, S. McInneny.

Kyabram: M. Price, D. Lawson, J. Dillon, T. Schumann, Harry Browning-Briese, Z. Besim.

Shepparton ........ 8.3, 10.8, 15.10, 20.12 (132) Mooroopna ........ 0.2, 1.2, 2. 3, 3. 6 ( 24) GOALS, Shepparton: J. Trewin 8, T. Ryan 4, J. Nation 3, J. McGregor 2, N. Esam, H. Ingham, J. Butts, Mooroopna: L. Sykes, B. Blackley-Dow 1, J. Dighton.

BEST, Shepparton: J. Trewin, H. Ingham, J. McGregor, T. Miles, T. Ryan, C. Boyer.

Mooroopna: C. Law, D. Smith, L. Madgwick, J. Formica, J. Rogers, K. Johnston.

GOAL KICKING Seniors This week Tot

Kayne Pettifer (Kyabram).................. 2 James Wong (Shepparton) ............... 0 Kyle Mueller (Kyabram)..................... 5 Ruory Kirkby (Echuca) ...................... 2 Jarrod Bannister (Benalla) ................ 2 Steven Stroobants (Rochester)......... 5 Nick Warnock (Benalla)..................... 1 Saad Saad (Seymour)....................... 0 Benjamin Fagan (Mansfield) ............. 3 Romain Grenville (Mooroopna) ......... 0 Reserves Jesse Moran (Rochester).................... 0 Mitchell Heggart (Shepparton) ............ 7 Sam Frawley (Rochester) ................... 0 Robert Wilson (Euroa)......................... 1 Ben Vogelzang (Mansfield) ................. 4 Stuart Patten (Euroa) .......................... 2 Che Hood (Shepparton) ...................... 0 Jack McKernan (Euroa) ...................... 1 Mitchell Hore (Echuca)........................ 0 Benjamin McDonnell (Kyabram) ......... 2 Under-18 Darcy Elliott (Echuca).......................... 2 Jak Trewin (Shepparton)..................... 8

88 61 55 51 48 44 44 43 34 32 66 58 44 39 38 32 30 27 25 24 47 46

Kyle Fitzgerald (Kyabram)................... 2 Curtis Ryan (Kyabram)........................ 0 Jack Koioses (Benalla)........................ 0 Jordan McGregor (Shepparton) .......... 2 Andrew Henderson (Rochester).......... 0 Will McDonnell (Kyabram)................... 0 Coby McCarthy (Kyabram).................. 3 Jack Nation (Shepparton) ................... 0

42 39 33 32 27 27 26 26

LADDERS Seniors W KYABRAM ........18 SHEPPARTON..14 SEYMOUR .......13 EUROA ............13 ROCHESTER ...12 BENALLA ..........10 Echuca ............. 8 Mansfield .......... 6 Tatura ............... 5 Shepp Utd ......... 4 Mooroopna ....... 3 Swans .............. 2

L D B For 0 0 0 2044 4 0 0 1752 5 0 0 1682 5 0 0 1461 6 0 0 1518 8 0 0 1485 10 0 0 1287 12 0 0 1200 13 0 0 1194 14 0 0 977 15 0 0 991 16 0 0 878 Reserves W L D B For EUROA..............15 3 0 0 1820 SHEPPARTON 15 3 0 0 1708 ROCHESTER ...13 4 0 0 1567 KYABRAM ........14 4 0 0 1475 MANSFIELD .....12 6 0 0 1159 SHEPP UTD......10 8 0 0 1157 Tatura ............... 8 10 0 0 1160 Seymour ........... 7 11 0 0 1090 Echuca ............. 6 11 1 0 1267 Swans .............. 3 14 0 0 503 Mooroopna ....... 2 16 0 0 681 Benalla............... 1 16 1 0 371 Under-18 W L D B For KYABRAM ........17 1 0 0 1994 SHEPP UTD......14 4 0 0 1272 SHEPPARTON..13 5 0 0 1374 BENALLA ..........13 5 0 0 1538 ROCHESTER ...12 6 0 0 1095 TATURA ...........12 6 0 0 1053 Echuca ............. 9 9 0 0 1234 Euroa ................ 7 11 0 0 684 Mooroopna ....... 4 14 0 0 722 Seymour ........... 2 15 1 0 643 Swans .............. 2 15 1 0 513 Mansfield .......... 2 16 0 0 554 NEXT WEEK September 2 & 3: Qualifying and

Agst 676 1043 1251 1195 1102 1289 4541 1466 1405 1883 1696 2009

% Pts 302.37 72 167.98 56 134.45 52 122.26 52 137.75 48 115.21 40 88.51 32 81.86 24 84.98 20 51.89 16 58.43 12 43.70 8

Agst 701 855 716 711 720 863 1013 961 1091 2189 1820 2318

% Pts 259.63 60 199.77 60 218.85 56 207.45 56 160.97 48 134.07 40 114.51 32 113.42 28 116.13 26 22.98 12 37.42 8 16.01 6

Agst 530 630 645 758 751 980 856 1121 1354 1498 1753 1800

% Pts 376.23 68 201.90 56 213.02 52 202.90 52 145.81 48 107.45 48 144.16 36 61.02 28 53.32 16 42.92 10 29.26 10 30.78 8

elimination finals.

MURRAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE MFL Seniors Numurkah ........ 3.6, 10.10, 17.11, 22.17 (149) Echuca United..0.3, 0. 3, 1. 3, 1. 4 ( 10) GOALS, Numurkah: L. White 7, T. Arnel 4, M. Herlihy 4, B. Vassal 2, J. Evans 2, S. Miller 1, J. Warren 1, G. Gallus 1. Echuca United: K. Armstrong 1.

Best, Numurkah: B. Sutton, M. Price, L. White, M. Herlihy, T. Arnel, J. Warren. Echuca United: T. McMinn, L. Oswald, K. Armstrong, J. Coppock, C. Wanganeen.

Barooga ............... 5.3, 9.7, 14. 9, 19.11 (125) Congupna ............ 1.4, 2.7, 7.10, 10.12 ( 72) GOALS, Barooga: W. Gorman 3, W. Demasi 3, J. Russell 3, L. Olson 2, R. Thomson 2, S. Vourgaslis 1, T. Brooks 1, B. Andrew 1, T. Wilkinson 1, C. Leighton-Daly 1, J. Hazelman 1.

Congupna: D. Schaper 3, J. Linehan 2, T. McKenzie 2, L. Baldwin 1, J. Mason 1, T. Mifka 1.

Best, Barooga: J. Russell, J. O’Callaghan, J. Hazelman, W. Demasi, C. Keys, B. A'Vard.

Congupna: D. Schaper, C. Whitehead, A. Overs, L. Baldwin, C. Allen, M. Barclay.

Rumbalara ........... 6.8, 6.8, 12.11, 16.19 (115) Tongala ................ 8.6, 8.6, 10. 8, 16. 8 (104) GOALS, Rumbalara: K. Atkinson 5, B. Jackson 4, G. Weston 3, D. Whyman 2, B. Armstrong 1, N. Lovett-Murray 1. Tongala: J. Souter 3, R. Cowley 3, S. Tyler 2, L. McCann 2, R. Bacon 1, N. Torney 1, L. Church 1, J. Monigatti 1, B. Waasdorp 1.

BEST, Rumbalara: D. Whyman, N. Kerr, B. Jackson, M. Clarke, A. Miller, K. Atkinson.

Tongala: C. Nexhip, R. Cowley, N. Torney, T. Nevill, J. Robilliard, R. Bacon.

Moama ....................... 3.3, 7.5, 11.6, 14.8 (92) Nathalia...................... 2.2, 5.6, 7.7, 12.9 (81) GOALS, Moama: L. Collins 3, T. Jones 3, N. Wheeler 3, C. Barber 1, L. Dunham 1, R. Archard 1, J. Hare 1, B. Welch 1. Nathalia: B. Ross 4, L. Evans 2, B. Vallender 2, T. Hicks 1, M. Davies 1, J. Limbrick 1, A. Corry 1.

BEST, Moama: R. Archard, L. Dunham, N. Wheeler, J. Edgar, C. Barber, P. Van DerSluys.

Nathalia: R. Barnes, J. Limbrick, B. Smith, J. Maskell, M. Davies, A. Corry.

Cobram .................... 1.3, 6.5, 14.6, 19.9 (123) Deniliquin Rams ..... 3.4, 3.5, 5.7, 7.8 ( 50) GOALS, Cobram: M. Richmann 5, D. McCormack 3, S. Gemmill 2, J. Webster 2, B. Downie 1, T. Scott 1, N. Dore 1, P. Creighton 1, S. Spencer 1, T. Baden 1, D. Clarke 1. Deniliquin Rams: B. Nisbet 2, C. O'Connor 2, T. Gallagher 2, L. Pitts 1.

Best, Cobram: T. Baden, S. Spencer, S. Greenway, M. Richmann, D. McCormack, S. Gemmill. Deniliquin Rams: R. Gittens, J. Anstee, M. MacDonald, A. Bull, L. Pitts, B. Irwin.

Mulwala.................. 3.3, 8.4, 15.8, 22.11 (143) Finley ..................... 4.0, 4.0, 4.2, 5. 2 ( 32) GOALS, Mulwala: A. Froud 9, B. Clarke 3, H. Crossley 2, H. Hosking 2, D. McNamara 2, M. Tregenza 1, N. Cook 1, C. Howard 1, N. Parker 1. Finley: S. Jewell 2, N. Campbell 1, T. Meulendyks 1, N. Lyons 1.

Best, Mulwala: M. Tregenza, C. Howard, J. Gash, D. McNamara, S. Johns, H. Crossley.

Finley: T. Meulendyks, C. Robertson, S. Kable, S. Orro, L. Small, N. Lyons.

Reserves Numurkah .................... 1.5, 4.6, 8.7, 12.9 (81) Echuca United............. 0.1, 2.2, 2.2, 3.4 (22) GOALS, Numurkah: M. Smyth 6, D. Grandell 4, D. Taylor 1, J. Pruden 1. Echuca United: P. Quanchi 1, J. Anderson 1, R. Blake 1.

Best, Numurkah: T. Thomas, S. Robertson, M. Smyth, D. Taylor, Z. Wagner, J. Skinner.

Echuca United: C. Hayes, S. McAllan, K. Coates, J. Hore, P. Quanchi, J. Anderson.

Barooga ................... 5.2, 9.3, 11.7, 14.15 (99) Congupna ................ 0.2, 0.3, 2.3, 2. 3 (15) GOALS, Barooga: Z. Goodwin 4, B. McNeill 3, C. Brooks 2, J. Noonan 2, L. Baxter 2, L. Wright 1. Congupna: B. Moor 2.

Best, Barooga: L. Wright, D. Metzner, S. Jenkins, B. McNeill, G. Nye, K. Hill. Congupna: J. Thorne, B. Moor, C. Barclay, A. Cuthbert, J. Bicknell, D. Rustem.

Tongala .................... 3.3, 7.7, 10.8, 14.10 (94) Rumbalara ............... 1.2, 3.3, 6.6, 8. 8 (56) GOALS, Tongala: not available. Rumbalara: R. Briggs 3, J. Patmore 2, W. Sanders 2, D. Patten.

BEST, Tongala: not available. Rumbalara: W. Sanders, B. Fowler, R. Briggs, C. Beckhurst, J. Patmore, T. Atkinson.

Moama............................ 1.2, 4.2, 6.3, 7.3 (45) Nathalia .......................... 2.1, 3.4, 4.6, 5.6 (36) GOALS, Moama: D. Russell 2, B. Mason 2, Z. Cockayne 1, T. Hore 1, S. Keam 1. Nathalia: C. Congues 2, C. Kellow 1, D. Limbrick 1, J. Walpole 1.

BEST, Moama: Z. Cockayne, G. Ward, J. Eddy-Hill, K. Hall, P. Bourke, B. Grubb. Nathalia: J. Nihill, C. Kellow, C. Congues, J. Laffy, T. Richards, C. Nave.

Cobram v Deniliquin Rams Cobram won by forfeit.

Mulwala .............. 5.4, 7.10, 13.13, 17.22 (124) Finley.................. 1.2, 1. 3, 1. 3, 2. 3 ( 15) GOALS, Mulwala: A. Rouel 2, J. Nicholson 2, J. Magro 2, J. Diamond 2, N. Houghton 2, I. Bond 2, D. Nero 1, J. Sanderson 1, C. Carling 1, R. Butts 1, R. Wilson 1. Finley: M. Clarke 1, M. Whittaker 1.

Best, Mulwala: D. Powell, C. Carling, A. Rouel, D. Nero, N. Houghton, C. O’Neill. Finley: R. Armstrong, J. Sutherland, M. Whittaker, R. Donkin, J. Ogilvie, R. Daniel.

Under-17 Echuca United............... 1.2, 4.4, 5.5, 9.7 (61) Numurkah ...................... 2.0, 4.1, 7.1, 7.1 (43) GOALS, Echuca United: N. Phillips 4, B. Dixon 2, D. Goulding 1, T. Richardson 1, J. Godfrey 1. Numurkah: J. Holmes 2, M. Mansfield 1, J. O’Dwyer 1, T. Cox 1, A. Mansfield 1, R. Wallace 1.

Best, Echuca United: C. Hayes, B. Dixon, J. Steel, M. Stephens, D. Goulding, N. Phillips.

Numurkah: K. Roberts, M. Boschetti, J. Holmes, C. Beitzel, M. Mansfield, C. Lester.

Congupna ................ 5.3, 6.5, 10.9, 10.12 (72) Barooga ..................... 1.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4. 3 (27)

Philippe, M. Cowley, B. O’Hara.

Moama...................... 4.2, 9.3, 14.4, 21.6 (132) Nathalia .................... 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.1 ( 7) GOALS, Moama: D. Castledine 7, Z. Ross 4, A. Baldwin 3, B. Keogh 2, J. Veldhuizen 2, T. Ritchie 1, K. Stovell 1, B. Warde 1. Nathalia: B. Brinsdon 1.

BEST, Moama: D. Castledine, A. Baldwin, T. Ritchie, J. Veldhuizen, A. Mackenzie, B. Ogden.

Nathalia: J. Brown, G. McDonald, B. Brinsdon, A. Congues, M. Hindmarsh, E. Congues.

Deniliquin Rams............ 2.1, 4.4, 5.4, 9.8 (62) Cobram .......................... 0.0, 0.0, 0.2, 1.4 (10) GOALS, Deniliquin Rams: D. Hughes 2, D. McManus 2, M. Amor 1, N. Bradley 1, T. McCallum 1, T. Willis 1, Z. Free 1. Cobram: M. Allen 1.

BEST, Deniliquin Rams: J. Richards, C. Willoughby, D. Hughes, C. Fitzpatrick, T. Bradley, C. Hillier. Cobram: C. Baxa, J. Richmann, L. Mele, R. Mele, M. Allen, J. Beasley.

Finley............................ 4.3, 6.5, 7.8, 9.12 (66) Mulwala ........................ 1.0, 1.4, 4.6, 4. 7 (31) GOALS, Finley: H. King 3, A. Mason 2, E. Haynes 2, J. Koschel 1, J. Ogilvie 1. Mulwala: S. Davis 3, J. Tout 1.

Best, Finley: J. Everingham, A. Mason, Z. Treadway, S. Brain, E. Haynes, R. Hamann.

Mulwala: D. Roberts, D. Walker, J. Eder, D. Kirchen, J. Tout, C. Phibbs.

GOAL KICKING Seniors

GOALS, Congupna: S. Slavich 3, M. Pedretti 1, N. Cole 1, L. Ritchie 1, P. Jacobson 1, J. Boyer 1, B. Talarico 1, C. Allen 1. Barooga: R. Gow 2, P. Francis 1, W. Lavery 1.

Best, Congupna: M. Pedretti, A. Lake, S. Slavich, H. Ring, J. Zausa, C. Allen. Barooga: K. Bextream, C. Trembath, H. Brown, P. Francis, T. Santoro, B. Withers.

Rumbalara v Tongala Tongala won by foreit.

Moama........................ 3.5, 5.7, 8.8, 13.10 (88) Nathalia ...................... 0.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1. 2 ( 8) GOALS, Moama: N. Milner 4, H. Moyle 2, Z. Stovell 2, J. Dickson 1, R. Sidebottom 1, C. Doyle 1, C. Farrell 1, J. Whitehead 1. Nathalia: B. Summerville 1.

BEST, Moama: H. Moyle, A. Dewinne, C. Doyle, J. Pellegrino, N. Milner, M. Lake.

Nathalia: B. Summerville, M. Brooks, N. Mckenna, S. Zammit, J. Gemmill, B. Butler.

Cobram ........................ 2.1, 5.2, 6.5, 10.8 (68) Deniliquin Rams.......... 0.2, 1.3, 2.3, 3.3 (21) GOALS, Cobram: B. Rudd 3, L. Allen 1, H. Beasley 1, A. King 1, J. Cassidy 1, J. Brooks 1, R. Taylor 1, L. Kennedy 1. Deniliquin Rams: J. Amor 1, L. Trotman 1, L. Freer 1.

Best, Cobram: H. Beasley, A. King, R. Taylor, J. Sim, L. Hyde, J. Raco. Deniliquin Rams: W. Shaw, R. MacDonald, J. Bowie, D. Morris, S. Pearn, S. Willoughby.

Finley...................... 4.3, 8.5, 12.7, 17.10 (112) Mulwala .................. 0.0, 0.0, 0.3, 0. 3 ( 3) GOALS, Finley: M. Wilson 7, N. Burns 2, D. Sibraa 2, B. Culhane 2, T. Kleinschmidt 1, L. Bramley 1, N. Gray 1, L. Gordon 1.

BEST, Finley: L. Osborne, B. Ashley-Cooper, Z. Cuppens, M. Wilson, L. Gordon, B. Coombs.

Mulwala: T. Nyholm, K. Loomes, J. Ednie, R. Wilson, W. Dennis, C. Chung.

Under-14 Numurkah .................... 1.4, 3.4, 4.8, 6.12 (48) Echuca United............. 1.1, 2.1, 3.3, 5. 3 (33) GOALS, Numurkah: J. Hollands 5, D. Ebborn 1. Echuca United: J. Garner 2, C. Garner 2, B. Chique 1.

Best, Numurkah: J. Warrin, F. Penberthy, J. Hollands, K. O’'Dwyer, B. Roberts, K. Newby.

Echuca United: M. Harris, E. Spiers, J. Garner, J. Talbot, J. Taylor, C. Garner.

Barooga ..................... 2.3, 5.8, 7.10, 8.12 (60) Congupna .................. 1.1, 1.1, 1. 2, 2. 3 (15) GOALS, Barooga: R. Sampson 1, T. Leckie 1, C. Doyle 1, S. Poole 1, J. Mathers 1, J. Brown 1, R. Bale 1, J. Andrew 1. Congupna: J. Timbol 1, T. Phillips 1.

Best, Barooga: J. Andrew, H. Rich, J. Brown, R. Sampson, R. Bale, K. Trease. Congupna: J. Fleming, T. McDonald, C. Hall, J. Ring, J. Guthrie, R. Voss.

Rumbalara ................. 1.1, 4.6, 4.14, 6.18 (54) Tongala ...................... 3.2, 5.2, 5. 4, 6. 5 (41) GOALS, Rumbalara: J. Hindmarsh 3, M. Atkinson 1, J. Armstrong 1, M. Brown 1.

Tongala: R. Hatch 2, M. Cowley 2, H. Reid 1, B. O’Hara 1.

BEST, Rumbalara: G. Handy, J. Sorgel, K. Mansfield, A. Briggs, M. Atkinson, A. Atkinson.

Tongala: H. Reid, T. Watson, H. Kellett, M.

Ashley Froud (Mulwala) ................

Josh Evans (Numurkah)................

Brodie Ross (Nathalia) ..................

Brett Vallender (Nathalia)..............

Tyrone Downie (Barooga) .............

Matthew Demaio (Barooga) ..........

Nathan Hicks (Numurkah).............

William Gorman (Barooga)............

Bailey Bell (Nathalia).....................

Tyson McKenzie (Congupna)........

Reserves Zane Goodwin (Barooga)..............

Benjamin Mason (Moama) ............

Daniel Kavanagh (Echuca Utd).....

Dylan Grandell (Numurkah) ..........

Christopher O’Neil (Mulwala) ........

Cal Brooks (Barooga)....................

Peter Quanchi (Echuca Utd) .........

Travis Down (Numurkah) ..............

Alister Holt (Echuca Utd)...............

Joel Kimberley (Numurkah)...........

Under-17 Jack Brooks (Cobram) ..................

Matthew Wilson (Finley)................

Reece Blake (Echuca Utd)............

Riley Gow (Barooga).....................

Dylan Sibraa (Finley).....................

Nicholas Phillips (Echuca Utd)......

Brodey Rudd (Cobram) .................

Lachlan Ritchie (Congupna)..........

James Boyer (Congupna) .............

Cooper Wallace (Deniliquin) .........

Deniliquin 42, Moama 43 d Nathalia 12, Rumbalara 0 lt Tongala 30, Congupna 5 lt Barooga 35.

12/Under: Moama 37 d Nathalia 32, Rumbalara 12 lt Tongala 37, Numurkah 1 lt Echuca Utd 31, Cobram 1 lt Deniliquin 31.

Ladders A-grade: Moama 66 pts, Tongala 60, Echuca Utd 56, Numurkah 56, Deniliquin 54, Congupna 30, Finley 28, Nathalia 26, Mulwala 24, Cobram 20, Barooga 12, Rumbalara 0.

B-grade: Tongala 64, Finley 62, Echuca Utd 60, Deniliquin 54,

Mulwala 52, Cobram 34, Numurkah 24, Nathalia 22, Moama 20, Barooga 16, Rumbalara 16, Congupna 6.

C-grade: Numurkah 62, Echuca Utd 58, Tongala 52, Congupna 52, Mulwala 46, Finley 46, Moama 44, Deniliquin 32, Cobram 24, Rumbalara 8, Barooga 6, Nathalia 0.

C-Reserve: Echuca Utd 60, Numurkah 56, Deniliquin 52, Moama 44, Finley 36, Mulwala 36, Tongala 32, Cobram 20, Barooga 16, Congupna 8, Rumbalara 0.

17/Under: Echuca Utd 60, Congupna 60, Moama 50, Cobram 48,

This week Tot

9 2 4 2 0 0 0 3 0 2

112 75 64 51 47 46 46 44 42 41

4 2 0 4 0 2 1 0 0 0

51 45 38 27 26 25 25 25 24 23

1 7 0 2 2 4 3 1 1 0

70 66 52 40 34 30 29 27 26 26

Jarrod Holmes (Numurkah)...........

Under-14 Jayden Hollands (Numurkah)........

Bailey Roberts (Numurkah)...........

Dustan Ebborn (Numurkah) ..........

Daniel Castledine (Moama)...........

Rhys Cason (Numurkah)...............

Harley Reid (Tongala) ...................

Jesse Garner (Echuca Utd) ..........

Anthony Corso (Cobram) ..............

Brodie Lloyd (Echuca Utd) ............

Tomas Bradley (Deniliquin)...........

2

26

5 0 1 7 0 1 2 0 0 0

109 52 43 42 41 39 38 36 35 32

LADDERS Seniors W NUMURKAH......16 NATHALIA .........15 BAROOGA ........14 MULWALA .......13 MOAMA .............13 ECH UTD .........12 Cobram.............. 8 Deni Rams ........ 7 Rumbalara ........ 3 Tongala ............. 3 Congupna .......... 3 Finley ................ 1

L D B For Agst 2 0 0 2488 819 3 0 0 2277 939 4 0 0 2078 1017 5 0 0 1844 1234 5 0 0 1701 1188 6 0 0 1589 1202 10 0 0 1422 1487 11 0 0 1098 1648 15 0 0 1167 2030 15 0 0 1107 1931 15 0 0 1053 2182 17 0 0 672 2819 Reserves W L D B For Agst BAROOGA ........16 0 0 0 1479 280 ECH UTD .........12 3 0 0 1311 401 NUMURKAH......12 4 0 0 1475 507 MOAMA .............12 4 0 0 1215 657 MULWALA .......10 7 0 0 1413 1022 TONGALA ......... 9 8 0 0 1078 981 Nathalia ............. 7 9 0 0 950 714 Cobram.............. 6 11 0 0 764 1333 Rumbalara ........ 4 13 0 0 585 1787 Congupna .......... 3 15 0 0 700 1484 Deni Rams ........ 1 14 0 0 267 1610 Finley ................ 1 5 0 0 180 641 Under-17 W L D B For Agst COBRAM...........18 0 0 0 1540 349 MOAMA .............16 2 0 0 1426 476 FINLEY .............15 3 0 0 1474 542 DENI RAMS ......14 4 0 0 1257 630 CONGUPNA......12 6 0 0 1008 719 ECH UTD ......... 8 9 0 0 1002 810 Numurkah .......... 7 11 0 0 865 1035 Mulwala ............ 6 11 0 0 589 1213 Tongala ............. 4 13 0 0 597 1160 Barooga ............. 3 14 1 0 736 1282 Nathalia ............. 1 16 1 0 417 1468 Rumbalara ........ 0 15 0 0 445 1672 Under-14 W L D B For Agst NUMURKAH......18 0 0 0 2258 167 MOAMA .............17 1 0 0 1693 212 DENI RAMS ......13 5 0 0 1377 327 ECH UTD .........13 5 0 0 1402 630 COBRAM...........11 7 0 0 1241 618 TONGALA .........10 8 0 0 1064 771 Barooga ............. 9 9 0 0 691 937 Nathalia ............. 5 13 0 0 457 1512 Mulwala ............ 4 14 0 0 612 1544 Rumbalara ........ 4 14 0 0 478 1351 Finley ................ 3 15 0 0 381 1734 Congupna .......... 1 17 0 0 256 2107 NEXT WEEK September 2 & 3: Elimination finals.

% Pts 303.79 64 242.49 60 204.33 56 149.43 52 143.18 52 132.20 48 95.63 32 66.63 28 57.49 12 57.33 12 48.26 12 23.84 4 % Pts 528.21 72 326.93 60 290.93 56 184.93 56 138.26 44 109.89 40 133.05 36 57.31 28 32.74 16 47.17 12 16.58 8 28.08 4 % Pts 441.26 72 299.58 64 271.96 60 199.52 56 140.19 48 123.70 36 83.57 28 48.56 28 51.47 20 57.41 14 28.41 6 26.61 0 % Pts 1352.10 72 798.58 68 421.10 52 211.54 52 200.81 44 138.00 40 73.75 36 30.22 20 39.64 16 35.38 16 21.97 12 12.15 4

MURRAY NETBALL LEAGUE MNL A-grade: Numurkah lt Echuca Utd 50, Congupna 62 d Barooga 42, Cobram 37 lt Deniliquin 45, Moama 58 d Nathalia 30, Rumbalara 16 lt Tongala 92, Finley 54 d Mulwala 33.

B-grade: Finley 42 d Mulwala 34, Numurkah 39 lt Echuca Utd 62, Rumbalara 35 lt Tongala 69, Congupna 25 lt Barooga 45, Cobram 34 lt Deniliquin 43, Moama 45 d Nathalia 43.

C-grade: Cobram 26 lt Deniliquin 27, Congupna 53 d Barooga 43, Rumbalara 42 lt Tongala 50,

Numurkah 30 d Echuca Utd 29, Moama 58 d Nathalia 11, Finley 54 d Mulwala 49.

C-Reserve: Numurkah 41 drew Echuca Utd 41, Rumbalara 20 lt Tongala 58, Congupna 32 lt Barooga 42, Cobram 41 lt Deniliquin 52, Finley 44 d Mulwala 33.

15/Under: Finley 37 d Mulwala 27, Numurkah 16 lt Echuca Utd 49, Cobram 11 lt Deniliquin 47, Moama 54 d Nathalia 33, Rumbalara 13 lt Tongala 77, Congupna 26 lt Barooga 35.

13/Under: Numurkah 13 lt Echuca Utd 44, Cobram 13 lt

Deniliquin 38, Mulwala 30, Tongala 30, Numurkah 20, Barooga 12, Nathalia 8, Rumbalara 4.

15/Under: Echuca Utd 72, Deniliquin 64, Tongala 56, Moama 52, Finley 42, Mulwala 38, Nathalia 34, Cobram 20, Barooga 20, Numurkah 18, Congupna 16, Rumbalara 0.

13/Under: Tongala 68, Echuca Utd 68, Moama 52, Finley 52, Deniliquin 48, Mulwala 40, Barooga 32, Nathalia 28, Numurkah 24, Cobram 16, Rumbalara 4, Congupna 0.

24 < Wednesday, August 30, 2017

FREE PRESS SPORT

KYABRAM DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Wombats win ‘comfortably’ Lancaster football LANCASTER will head into the finals with confidence after dispatching the Tigers by 72 points on the weekend.

It was a relatively even fourquarter effort by the Wombats with a final score of 17.18 (120) to 7.6 (48).

The Wombats’ Michael Hill continued his terrific form for the team, slotting seven majors and named best on ground.

The Tigers finished their final game of the season with a bang, with Rushworth forward Rob Osborne kicking the five goals he needed to reach the century mark.

However it wasn’t enough to close the margin between the teams, with Lancaster comfortably securing a win.

“We outran them, which was the part of the game we did well,” Lancaster coach Nick Bertoli said.

“It wasn’t our best performance as we had a few players down on confidence. But we didn’t have any flat quarters.”

Andrew Pettigrove played a strong game in the ruck, while Chris Eddy, Steve Thomson, Jack Donnell and Brad Orr also worked hard.

Rikki Busch will miss out on playing finals, sidelined by an injured calf muscle.

The Wombats will spend the coming days gearing up for an elimination final showdown with Stanhope on Saturday.

“We’ll go in with the best side we can possibly put out there,” he said.

“If we prepare as much as we can in advance and go in with a plan, we can hopefully pull off a win.”

Lancaster netball IT WAS a nail-biting finish to the season for Lancaster with the Wombats defeating Rushworth with a tight one-point win.

After a slow start in the first quarter left Lancaster down by three points, the Wombats pushed back to finish with a six-point lead at half-time.

While a sluggish third quarter saw the Tigers dominate once again, Lancaster surged back in the final term to just claim the victory.

Despite a game that was patchy in places, Lancaster coach Laura Thomson said she was proud of the effort her girls put in.

“It was fantastic, it was so great to be able to finish off our season with a win,” Thomson said.

“It was a combined effort from the whole team, everyone played really well together. With a fighting spirit to play hard and not give up, we all worked until the end and stayed focused on our playing style.

“We had great turnovers and the rebounds from our defenders were brought down court calmly and smoothly into the goal ring.

Our goalers also shot accurately from various positions in the ring.”

The final game of the season for both teams is sure to be competitive.

“We drew with them last time we played, so it was nice to have improved our game,” she said.

Reh Collyer played a consistent game in wing attack, feeding cleanly into the goal ring.

Emma Roberts also worked hard for the Wombats, keeping composure in the goal circle despite being matched with an experienced A grade player.

Wrapping up her first year of A grade coaching last weekend, Thomson said she has gotten a

IT’S MINE — Stanhope's Alec Young shakes off Tallygaroopna's Jai Simmie.

Photos: RAY SIZER

UP THERE CAZALY — Tallygaroopna's Jai Simmie flies above Stanhope's Alex O'Reilly

kick out of watching her team grow throughout the season.

“The team have been so supportive of my role as a playing coach this season and have been eager to listen to and incorporate my ideas,” she said.

“With only three girls remaining in the A grade side from last year, I knew this year would involve a re-development.

“But the girls have eagerly stepped up from B grade and the under 17s and have all improved so much and gelled well with each other on the court.

“We may not have had a lot of wins for the season, but we were certainly competitive when we played. Plus we have all had so much fun both on and off the court.”

The last match the Lions played against Lancaster saw a hard fought encounter, with the Lions holding on to take the win by 10 points.

“They are a young side full of run and buzz so we’ll be looking to put on a lot of pressure early and take control of the game from the start,’’ Gray said.

He said his side would be taking each match as it comes for the finals ahead.

Gray said he hoped his side would make it to the grand final.

“We’ll fine tune a couple of things in training and hopefully create some momentum to get us deep into the finals this year,’’ he said.

The Lions go up against sixth placed Lancaster Wombats at Undera Recreation Reserve this Saturday to kick off the final series.

Stanhope football STANHOPE secured its spot in the top three with a 43 point win against Tallygaroopna on the weekend.

The Lions dominated from the outset taking the first quarter 4.1 (25) to 0 (3), following it up with another dominate display in the second quarter to lead comfortably at the half-time break.

Tallygaroopna came out firing in the third term, slashing the gap to just eight points at three quarter time to trail 6.5 (41) to the lions 7.7 (49).

Despite the pressure going into the final term the Lions stormed home to take the win, finishing up 13.8 (86) to Tallygaroopna’s 6.7

(43), keeping them to just two behinds in a whitewash during the final quarter.

“It was a high intensity game with a lot of stoppages and contested possession which is what we were expecting going into it,” Stanhope coach Brenton Gray said.

“We really upped the ante to withstand the pressure Tallygaroopna put onto us and to take the win is a great way to round off the regular season.”

James Gray kicked six majors to be the leading goal scorer on the ground, with Thomas Hepburn’s two goals being the only other multiple goal converter for the Lions.

“James had a back injury earlier in the season so he is still not at his best yet and will only get better as the matches go on,’’ Gray said.

“We have several major goal kickers up forward who can score well but our inaccuracy on goal has cost us over the season, so that’ll be something we’ll be working on for finals.”

Brenton said injuries were something that were being kept in check for the games to come, with a few players being monitored closely to avoid adding to the injured list.

“We’ll be aiming to rotate players through the bench consistently and make sure we spread the load so we don’t push them too hard and provoke any avoidable injuries.”

Stanhope netball STANHOPE’S A grade netball side had a tough assignment for its final game of the regular season on the weekend, taking on third placed Tallygaroopna on home turf.

The Lions were pushed throughout the whole game by the opposition but they proved too strong and took the win 41-38 in a close match.

“We came out strong and got off to a great start in the early stages of the match,” coach Kerrie Gray said.

“Tallygaroopna put the pres-

sure on after that though and we didn’t respond well to it.

“Despite the pressure and the initial impact it had, the players rallied around each other well to bring home the win.”

Jenna Oliver played a crucial part in defence to slow the onslaught, supported well in transitions forward by Jamison Vick in the centre of the court.

The win continues a strong back half of the season from the Lions, after a tough start saw them go on a six match losing streak from the second round.

“It’s been a good season overall and it was satisfying to turn the tables on Tallygaroopna after they beat us earlier in the season,’’ Gray said.

“It was hard to stay positive during those losses we had in the early stages of the season but we pushed through it.

“I think being able to turn that form around was a big positive for us and allowed the players to grow as they saw their hard work each week being converted to the scoreboard.”

Gray said it almost felt like the team had already played finals with the sides they had gone up against.

“We’ll be taking the finals one week at a time and will continue the hard work we always do each week to hopefully go a long way into them,’’ she said.

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Ky goes down to United team KY RED’S finals campaign ended on Sunday to a more determined and hardworking Shepp United team.

Both teams struggled with a strong wind blowing straight across the ground but it was United’s ability to get numbers at the contest which saw them repeatedly push the ball into their forward 50 and set up scoring chances.

Ky looked like it would be missing two key and bigger players with both Aidan Robinson and Jayden Fitzgerald nursing ankle injuries.

However, both took the field and were solid contributors.

Jayden was Ky’s best on ground with another strong defensive game at centre half back even though you could tell he was not moving freely.

Aidan Robinson was playing at full forward with his mobility limited.

He marked strongly from one of our few forward entries and kicked Ky’s only goal of the quarter.

But the first quarter was played mainly in United’s forward half with our onballers Cooper Gentle, Connor Hawes, Sam Elliott, Dan-

The Ky Red under 16s team. iel Anderson and Riley Ironside all being forced to defend.

The backline was under immense pressure all quarter with Noah Ryan, Ky Briggs and Joe Holloway all being desperate.

Cody Harrison tried to inspire his teammates with a great smother on the goal line and a strong tackle to thwart another goal.

But the boys looked shell shocked and it was only some inaccuracy due to the windy conditions that left Ky 19 points down at quarter time.

The boys were asked to lift their

work rate and get more numbers to contests.

The second quarter saw the boys lift with Jake Plumb winning the ball several times through determination and his attack on the ball while Charlie Lloyd and Izac Ferguson were both putting the opposition under pressure with strong tackling.

Cooper Gentle was asked to ruck most of the day and was winning the ball around the ground or giving Ky a target out of defence.

Curtis Walsh kept presenting

Jenkins finished in that order for the minors.

Ball winners were John Doherty, Raff Ludeman, Lindsay Tatterson, Mick Sullivan, John Thompson, Mark Percy and Rob Falconer.

Nearest the pins went to Richard Stockdale 1st, Doug Cox 9th, Max Jenkins 15th and Rob Falconer 18th.

Charlie Anderson scored the chocolates for the encouragement award.

JUNIORS: Darcy Reid was the winner of A grade with 89-35-54.

Runner-up was Tait Peterson with 82-26-56.

Jennifer Baker won the nine hole event with 44 net 26.5.

Nearest the pin went to Joshua Cartwright.

Coming events: Saturday mens and ladies stroke. 12-12.30pm.

Shotgun. Medal Round No 11.

Eclectic No 7. Duty: J MacFadyen.

Bar: P Dickens. Tuesday: Ladies stroke 9.30am-10am. Shotgun. A, B, C grades.

Medal round for best net score.

Count putts. Roma Fraser Memorial Brooch No 5.

Duty: J Gentle, N Key, L McLean, I Paynter.

Wednesday (6th): Mens stroke.

9.30am-10am.

Duty: G Ward.

Bar: B Walkeden. Kitchen: G Smith.

LADIES: Tuesday ladies held a Stableford event with good weather conditions.

Division 1: Winner: Heather Sleeth 33 points; Runner-up: Kathy Bell 32 points.

Division 2: Winner: Jenny Todd 35 points; runner-up: Val Hanke 33 points.

Ball comp: Thelma WoottonJones (32), Pam Spokes, Lorna Alchin (29), Rhonda Cox, Noalene Key (28).

Nearest the Pin number 4: Val Hanke.

ed Nobby and Craig Larcombe 5 and 3 – Pooch sealing the victory by pitching in for birdie on the 15th.

Positive scores were rare on the day though with Peter Costello winning B grade with -2 from Peter Rory Kerr in a four way countback.

Sadly the duty team have not provided the names of the other two participants in the countback.

After a tough day Wednesday (keep reading) Marlene Topp won the ladies with 2 up from Helen Armstrong who finished even par.

Peter Blackmore, Steve Usher and Bud Thorsen won balls with +1 as did Mick McAuliffe and Mick Coyne with even par scores.

Bud also won the A grade NTP ball while Strachannie was best of the B graders from the tee on the 3rd and Marilyn Ross picked up the ladies NTP ball in the processing of birdying the same hole.

Peter Costello capped off a good day winning the voucher on the 15th.

A big thank you to Warramunda for its sponsorship of Saturday’s round.

It was mentioned earlier that Toppy enjoyed Saturday’s somewhat more than Wednesday’s ladies event when she had her fair share of troubles with not one but two golf carts.

It seems having arrived at the 10th with little hint of the drama about to unfold Toppy and copilot Janice Johnstone suddenly found their cart starting to struggle.

By the time they had reached the half-way mark of the 11th the cart had given up the ghost altogether.

No quitter Toppy set off for the cart shed for new wheels returning to the lifeless first cart where she and Janice duly loaded up their golf bags to resume their rounds.

Naturally she had chosen Nobby’s petrol powered cart (every good cart story has a Nobby connection) which always has a full tank.

Doesn’t it? Well I think you know where this goes next.

So what do you do when you have grounded two carts?

You grab your golf bag and hoof it to the green to finish the hole which is no mean feat when your bag is considerably taller than you are.

The scribe has been told the group coming down the 10th was both bewildered and amused at the sight of a golf bag magically

across the half-forward line with Lachy Kerr but Ky was still unable to kick any goals for the quarter.

The backline was again solid under pressure with Jayden Fitzgerald leading the way and Connor Hawes rebounding for us.

Daniel Anderson was winning the ball and showing his skills but with little reward up forward.

United had extended its lead to 30 points at half-time.

The boys continued to fight with Riley Ironside, Cooper Gentle and Daniel Anderson getting centre clearances.

Of course the ball doesn’t always bounce your way. Riley burst from the middle and unloaded a long torpedo punt from inside the square.

It looked like it was going to sail through for a goal but the wind dragged it across to hit the goal post on the full.

United rebounded and were again able to play out the quarter largely in their forward half.

The last quarter was a more even contest with the result beyond doubt.

The boys found more room and less pressure up forward.

The ball looked like it was

bouncing out of bounds before Cooper Gentle cleverly knocked it back to Daniel Anderson who dodged some opponents to kick a clever goal on the run.

Noah Ryan enjoyed his chance up forward and missed two shots on goal before kicking Ky’s third goal of the game.

Charlie Lloyd then roved a pack deep in the forward line to kick Ky’s fourth.

The boys were all disappointed to lose this final.

However, the positives from their efforts to work together and improve as the year went on is a credit to them.

The team struggled early in the year and it was only their improved form late in the season that saw them sneak into 8th spot on the ladder.

The boys then claimed two more fancied opponents in the earlier finals.

Ky’s goal kickers were Aidan Robinson, Daniel Anderson, Noah Ryan and Charlie Lloyd.

Awards went to Jayden Fitzgerald, Cooper Gentle, Charlie Lloyd, Cody Harrison, Curtis Walsh and Noah Ryan.

making its own way along the 11th fairway.

On a sadder note Valley view farewelled a club stalwart, gentleman and ripping bloke in Alan “Snow” Thorsen in a fitting tribute at the club on Thursday after he died last weekend.

The club extends its sincerest condolences to the entire Thorsen family with special thoughts for Jenni, Kevin and Leanne all longterm members of the club in their own right.

This week: Saturday, September 2 (Assembly 11.30am). Stroke/ Medal duty: P Noble and J Neale.

Tuesdays: Stableford: Assembly 11.30am.

LADIES: The Doris Chambers Foursomes was sponsored by Helen Walsh’s Intimo Lingerie and won by the pairing of Jenni Bauerle and Leanne Busch who earned 34 points, just one ahead of Helen Emery and Tracey Wade.

No-one landed their drive on the 15th.

Next Wednesday will be a Stroke and Putting event as well as the monthly medal.

Judy Greer, Helen Emery, Mary Cooke and Wanda Hacon are on duty.

the 6th, Andrew Wood on the 9th, Rhonda Eberle and John Fuller on the 12th and Craig Doherty on the 14th.

Longest drives were taken out

by Ash Sanders for the men, Tash Doherty for the ladies and Clare Doherty for the juniors.

Nicole and Rhonda won the encouragement award.

On Sunday the Merrigum Lions Club sponsored the open 27 holes championship.

The day was cold and windy and was not all that pleasant for golf, particularly down on the southern boundary of the course and good scoring was difficult to say the least.

However, the day was keenly contested by the hardy players.

Tim Balfour is the open champion after a round of 130, three ahead of his nearest rival.

He set up the win with 86 before lunch giving him a handy buffer going into the afternoon.

Bill Bray was the B grade scratch winner with 135 and Greg Hall took out the C grade scratch with 149.

Handicap winners in order of A, B and C grades were: 27 holes Andrew Wood 116.5, Ash Sanders 113 and Rod Newham 119.5. 18 holes - Cory Berghofer 79, John Fuller 77 and Craig Doherty 74. 9 holes - Daniel Clarkson 35.5, Jeff Newham 37.5 and Barry Webber 39.

A grade's Bruce Brown was the only nearest the pin winner, getting on the fourteenth.

Mention must be made of all those who have worked so hard keeping the course in such great shape, it is a real credit to you.

Thanks also to the girls who provided the sumptuous lunch and afternoon tea and the young ladies and gentleman for the excellent service of it and their work in the office.

Thank you to all.

This coming Saturday is the Newton's Parcel Service sponsored open pairs ambrose.

This is always a great day with Kim and Glenn putting in a lot of effort to make it a success so come along and enjoy a top day of golf.

Hit-off is a shotgun start at 12.30pm before a barbecue lunch which is included in the $15 entry.

>> Golf Parkland THERE was plenty of colour about Saturday’s game with members supporting the Zaidee Foundation.

Golfers were treated to a hot dog pre-golf delight.

Doug Cox was the standout player of the week winning both Wednesday and Saturday’s men’s A grade event.

Doug also collected the Privilege Cup for his efforts in the latter event with a score of 65-13-52.

Runner-up was Peter Fraser with 63-10-53 while third went to Don McKenzie with 69-13-56.

Max Jenkins won B grade with 70-15-55 with Ken Risstrom runner-up on 72-17-55.

Rick Walsh was third with 71-15-56.

Kjell Johnsen won C grade on 78-24-54.

Runner-up was Les Jones with 75-20-55.

Peter Price was third with 76-20-56.

Mary Trimby was the winner of the women’s A grade with 77-20-57.

Runner-up was Heather Sleeth with 72-14-58.

Faye Fankhauser was the winner of the B grade on 88-34-54.

Faye also collected the magic goblet for her efforts.

Lyn Fraser was runner-up on 78-23-55.

Ball winners were Bev McLay, Geraldine Prendergast, Bev Howard, Barbara Duke, Vaughan Moss, David Kuiper, John Bauerle, Ian Troy, Mick Sullivan and Norm Tucker.

Nearest the pins went to Bev Howard 1st, Kathy Bell 9th and Don McKenzie18th.

Encouragement awards went to Kathy Bell and Luke Roberts.

Super veteran Tom McDonald made golf look easy in Wednesday’s stableford event.

Tom carded 40 points to win C grade.

Runner-up was Kevin Jewell with 37 points while Peter Price was third on 35 points after a countback.

Doug Cox beat John Bauerle in A grade with 35 points.

John was runner-up on the same score.

Peter Fraser was third with 33 points.

Trevor Price survived a three way countback to win B grade with 34 points.

Neville Thompson and Max

Valley View AN EXCELLENT score of +6 gave Pooch McHale a runaway A grade win in Saturday’s Warramunda sponsored Par event.

The Curmudgeon cruised round the front nine in forty one shots to be one up at the turn before moving into top gear with an even par 36 off the stick to finish his round 6 up.

As well as finishing well ahead of A grade runner-up, Peter Mangan (+1), Pooch’s round also propelled he and Kevin Bauerle (even par for the day) into the final of the Isaac Memorial 4 ball match play final after they defeat-

Merrigum A BIG weekend of golf at Merrigum started on Saturday with president's day with players contesting a 4BBB stableford event.

The president has assured his tenure for many years to come with an excellent array of prizes on offer (quite aside from the fact that he is doing a top job as president) and there was a good field competing for them.

It was great to see a good number of ladies and juniors playing and enjoying the game too.

Many of the men's pairs were last minute pairings and that was the case for the winners.

Joe Chant and Andrew Wood combined well to win the men's competition with 46 points, a good score for the winter time.

They were two points ahead of the runners-up Ash Sanders and Barry Webber who finished with 44 points.

The ladies winners were two of our up and coming juniors Clare Doherty and Zaylee Newham with 30 points but they did have to survive a countback with Tash Doherty and Jan Christou who were the runners-up.

Nearest the pins were won by Tash Doherty and Ash Sanders on

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Pettifer shy of goal milestone

By David Rak IN TRUE Bombers style, Kayne Pettifer downplayed his approach to the 100-goal milestone.

Currently sitting on 88 goals for the season, the man who played in the AFL for nine seasons is set to become the fifth player in six years to reach the century.

After signing at Kyabram ahead of last season, the 35-year-old has gone from strength to strength in the twilight of his career.

He almost looks a certainty to kick his 100th major in one of Kyabram’s finals game as the Bombers charge toward back-toback undefeated premierships.

Like his teammates, Pettifer is reluctant to buy into the attention and hype around potential milestones.

Instead, the former Richmond player said he was determined to do his bit for the team to see them defend their GVL crown.

“When you think about goals they don’t come,” he said.

“If 100 goals happens, it happens — if it doesn’t then so be it. We just want to do everything we can to get a spot in the grand final because winning that would be an amazing feeling.’’

But what is it that keeps the fire in the belly for a man who has played at the elite level of his sport?

With 132 AFL games and 113 goals under his belt, some wonder how the former Richmond forward continues to get the best out of himself in country football.

Pettifer said it was camaraderie and the enjoyment he got from “going into battle” with his mates every weekend.

“We have a really tight knit group. Carpooling with some of the boys from Melbourne every week is great,” he said.

“The standard in the GVL is a lot more even this year. It is a tough competition no matter what anyone says.

“I’m a very competitive person and I want to contribute whenever I’m on the field. I don’t like underperforming or getting beaten.

“I want to hit the scoreboard or set some goals up every time I play.”

Pettifer said he was keen to see out his playing days with the Bombers, confirming he will

Parente primed for a premiership

By David Rak LORI Parente is up for the challenge when she hits the court in Kyabram B Grade netball’s shot at the premiership.

A long-time netball lover, Parente started playing when she was just seven and has risen through the ranks to her current position in the B Grade squad.

The 18-year-old occupies wing attack for the Bombers and is also capable playing in goals.

It’s been a strong season for Kyabram, who finished fifth on the ladder with 12 wins.

Parente said the team was working hard ahead of next month’s finals and there would be some tough clashes.

“Shepp, Echuca and Rochester will be difficult,” she said.

‘‘We have lost to them in the past and we will need to be on top of our game to get past them.

“But the team feels strong and everyone is working together well.”

In her fourth year at the club, Parente said she will be heading to Melbourne for university next year.

“The club provides so much support on and off the court,” she said.

“It’s very welcoming and everyone is easy to get along with. I’ve made a lot of friends through my time playing netball here.

“I have a lot of great memories and I hope I can make the most of the upcoming finals.”

Kyabram forward Kayne Pettifer needs 12 more goals to reach a century this season. make himself available next season.

“After next season I will take it one year at a time and see how things go. My body is still in good shape and I hope to have two or three more years of playing,” he said.

“If I keep looking after myself I should be able to contribute to a high standard. I still have the desire to stay fit and my wife has a health food store so she keeps me in shape.”

But when the time to hang up the boots does come, the future of the Bombers looks bright with significant junior talent rising through the ranks, Pettifer said.

“The thirds have had an outstanding year with some playing in the senior team,” he said.

“Kyle Mueller is having an outstanding year. He’s been a real

livewire and is great to watch in full flight.”

Now running an events company in Melbourne and establishing a boxing and fitness gym, Pettifer said he is still keen to don the boxing gloves and get back in the ring.

Currently unbeaten after two bouts, he said he will look for another fight when the footy season finishes.

“I will speak to a promoter about another fight in November or December,” he said.

“I didn’t want to fight during this season. I did that last year and had to lose a lot of weight for the fight before finals.

“Boxing is a gruelling sport that saps your energy. You have your mates to keep you going on the footy field but you’re alone in the ring.”

Kyabram netballer Lori Parente is gearing up for finals with the B grade team.

Friends the key to success

By Charmayne Allison WITH a GVL best and fairest medal, two VNL premierships – one as captain – and a GVL premiership under her belt, Kyabram Bombers’ Steph Vick seems to have the Midas touch.

However, she puts much of her success – including vicecaptaining a thus-far undefeated A grade side – down to the support of her tight-knit squad.

“It has a lot to do with my teammates. I’ve been friends with some of them for years now, so we all know how to back each other up on the court,” she said.

“I’m also fiercely competitive with myself. Ever since I started I always had this mentality that I needed to do the best I could do and be the best I could be.

“I’m always trying to give 100 per cent.”

Launching her GVL career as a 16-year-old with Echuca Football Netball Club, Vick’s dynamic style has taken her across Aus-

tralia, playing for various clubs and leagues in multiple states.

However, she says her friends, family – and teammates – have always led her back home to the Kyabram Recreation Reserve.

“I always knew I’d come back.

I love my family and I love the country,” she said.

Vick said she counts her coach – tactical master Belinda Lees – her husband and her mum among her greatest inspirations.

“Living in the country, mum would often drive me to Melbourne two times a week to play netball,” she said.

“She even did it recently when I was playing VNL, so I could sleep on the way – she knew I needed the rest.

“She did it just because she wanted to support me in the sport I loved so much.”

With B Grade, B Reserve and U17s under her, star centre Steph Vick hopes to be an inspiration to other young netballers.

“They are the future of the club,

so it’s important we impress good standards on them,” she said.

“Firstly, they need to know it’s a team sport – regardless of how talented players are, it all falls apart if they are not playing as a team.

“Also, they need to understand how mental netball is – it’s not just about fitness and agility.

“If you build great mental toughness, it will go a long way.”

As for increasing pressure as the Bombers approach the finals undefeated, Vick said a respect for other sides and constant drive kept the team sane.

“We may be undefeated, but it’s not the end – finals are a different story,” she said.

“People can look from the outside and think we’re winning easily, when in fact each game presents a different challenge.

“Last year many people backed Seymour to win the grand final – then we came out on top.

“We’ve been on the other side of that, so we understand you can never become complacent.”

Kyabram’s Steph Vick in action on Saturday against Shepparton United.

Picture: Steve Huntley

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Can reserves bring it home?

By Gus Underwood TONGALA Football Club’s chances of winning at least one flag this season rests with its reserves and under 14s teams, which contest Murray Football League elimination finals this weekend.

Banking on Moama to beat Nathalia and securing a win against Rumbalara in the final home-and-away round on Saturday, results went the Blues reserves way.

They now compete in elimination finals this Saturday where they will front up to Numurkah at Mulwala.

The under 14s were beaten

by Rumbalara on Saturday but were entrenched in sixth spot before going into that game.

They now face off against Deniliquin Rams in a sudden death elimination final, also at Mulwala on Saturday.

In Saturday’s loss to Rum-

Stanhope's Kayla Watson is eagerly anticipating finals.

Watson prepares for high-stakes finals REPRESENTING Stanhope was a no-brainer for 16-year-old netballer Kayla Watson.

The under 17 goaler will form a key part of the Lions shot at the premiership, after they completed the home-and-away season with a 15 point victory against Tallygaroopna on the weekend.

Watson said she en-

joyed being part of a community club like Stanhope that was welcoming to everyone.

“I love being part of the club and it makes me want to go out and play my best netball,” she said.

“I hope to work my way through the levels and play A grade at some point in the future.

“The team has gone very

well this season. New and experienced players have combined well and hopefully we can take it all the way.

“I’m happy with my performance over the season.

I feel I’ve improved and done my bit for the team.”

Watson said she was nervous and excited for the high-stakes finals next month.

“We have a good chance of making it to the grand final if we continue to play like we did in the normal season,” she said.

“It’s completely different to the home-and-away season. Everyone is under pressure, but the pressure pushes us closer together.

“And it’s great having more supporters at the games for finals.”

National attention for Hall of Fame KYABRAM Football Netball Club’s recent Hall Of Fame evening drew a lot of people from all over Australia.

One of the inductees Shane Fitzsimmons had supporters from Darwin and Perth attend the evening.

Russell Ellen, a former West Perth teammate of Shane’s, made the trip from Perth. He is the current director of the West Perth Football Club.

Originally from the Wimmera township of Marnoo where his playing football career started, Russell is a former Essendon player who played 35 games for the Bombers between 1973 and 1977.

He was a teammate of Shane’s at the West Perth Football Club between 1978 and 1983.

He also played with Wembley in Western Australian Amateur Football League, Lexton in the Lexton Football League in Victoria and also in the Broken Hill League.

Russell spoke in glowing terms on Shane’s football career at the function, particularly on their time together at West Perth where they struck up their lasting friendship.

Shane sister, Trish Pearson, and her husband Mick also made the trip from Darwin to be with Shane for the induction.

Hawkins will be missed FORMER Kyabram and District Association repre-

sentative players will be saddened to learn of the death of Geoff Hawkins.

Geoff and his late wife Shirley were two of the association’s keenest and most vocal supporters when its teams competed at the annual Melbourne Country Week series.

They rarely missed a game for two decades or more.

They were there in the years when the association moved through the Melbourne Country Week tiers of competition to finally claim the Holy Grail of Victorian country cricket — the Provincial Group title — in 2002, beating such country heavyweights as Ballarat, Mornington Peninsula, Albury-Wodonga, Geelong and Bendigo to gain the historic victory.

After that win Geoff and Shirley were invited by the association to attend a civic reception in Kyabram organised by Campaspe Shire to celebrate the win.

Although living in Melbourne Geoff followed the KDCA fortunes because he lived for a period in the 1930s at Merrigum.

He always threw in some money at the end of each country week campaign to shout the Kyabram players a drink or two which was greatly appreciated.

Long serving KDCA player and team manager Peter Raglus said Geoff and Shirley had been great supporters of the KDCA during the association’s halcyon years and their support had been appreciated and respected by the players. ‘‘Geoff really barracked hard for us in every game,’’ said Raglus.

Geoff’s funeral is tomor-

row in Melbourne.

English recruits IN THE Goulburn Murray Cricket Association, Kyabram Fire Brigade is building up to another season in a bid to shake off runner-up status in the last two seasons.

Club captain Danny Kent said the club would have two new overseas (English) recruits and were hopeful of securing two star players from a club within the association for the new season.

balara Harley Reid, Tristan Watson and Hudson Kellett were standouts for the young Blues, with plenty of support from Mayson Philippe, Mackenzie Cowley and Blake Ohara.

Tongala’s under 17s won on forfeit from Rumbalara but have missed playing finals.

The seniors gave an improved showing in their last game for the season going down by 11 points in a high scoring shoot-out.

The Blues were in front at half-time but a six-goal burst had the home side back in front at the last change and despite six of their own in the final term the Blues came up short.

Corey Nexhip, Ryley Cowley, Nathan Torney and Tom Neville showed the way for the Blues with support from Jesse Robilliard and Riley Bacon.

Soccer results Under 8 Kyabram Knights Red 5 def Grahamvale Ninjas 0. Goals: James Priest 3, Oscar Carver 1, Jesse Knight 1. Awards: Ethan Greiner, Oscar Carver, Penny Mason. (Under 8 Black results unavailable) Under 10 St Brendans/Shepparton Christian College 2 def Kyabram Knights Red 1 Awards: Lacey Costa-Lowe, Zander Newham, Zayden Cardillo, Tara Wakenshaw, Damien Hatzie, Liam Henson. Kyabram Knights Black 1 drew with St Brendans Stripes 1.

Goals: Damien Hatzie.

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in the

Awards: Rebekah Lawson, Charlie Colston, Jamie Toohill, Alex Barnes.

Under 12 Under 12 cup semi final: Shepparton United SC 4 def Kyabram Knights Red 3.

Goals: Brodie Pena 2, Lucca Pena 1. Under 12 trophy elimination final: Bourchier Eagles 7 def Kyabram Knights Black 1. Goal: Josh Hayes.

Under 15 cup elimination final - Grammar Gold 3 def Kyabram Knights 1. Goal: Anthony De Pasquale. Awards: Zac Ferlauto, Taj Gordon, Jacob Martinek, Adam Pulsoni, Kalon Reid, Sheldon Leocata.

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Murphy prepares for Bendigo YOUNG Moama cricket talent Todd Murphy will play cricket in Bendigo this season.

He will line-up with Sandhurst Cricket Club in a bid to further his blossoming cricket career.

The son of former Moama, Tongala and premier league player Jamie Murphy, Todd is likely to be back on the national stage again this season after being named recently in Cricket Victoria’s Under 17 country squad.

Getthenet gets another win FOUR-YEAR-OLD trotting mare Getthenet chalked up another win for Kyabram trainer Graham Lyon with a strong win at last week’s Charlton meeting.

Off a 20m handicap reinsman Damien Wilson worked the mare from midfield outsider the pacemaker and she held on to beat the backmarker in a tight finish to register her sixth career win – with 10 minor placings – in only 22 starts.

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Lapworth in state rugby squad — page 22

BOMBER BIG GUNS ON FIRE

Kyabram forward Hayden Gemmill booted eight goals in a sensational return to form.

■ MORE BOMBERS FINALS NEWS — page 26

KYABRAM finished the Goulburn Valley Football League home-and-away season with a 116-point win over Shepparton United at Deakin Reserve, Shepparton.

The scores weren’t a true reflection of the game. United was impressive at times with its perseverance and running game.

But the Demons lack of dominant forwards was exposed by a Kyabram defence led by Jason Morgan, Lochie Smith and Liam Barrett.

Morgan has returned to his exciting best form on the eve of the finals.

While Kayne Pettifer missed more than half the game, the Bombers again displayed their scoring power with Hayden Gemmill bagging eights goals — five in the last quarter — and goal sneak Kyle Mueller snaring five.

The Bombers main prime movers on the day were onballers and midfielders in Luke Morris, Sam Sheldon, Aaron Hayes, Jordan Williams, Brad Whitford, Axel Childs and ruckman Jake Reeves.

Morris is also back playing the exciting brand of football he is renowned for while Sheldon and Hayes were dominant.

My best for Kyabram were Luke Morris, Sam Sheldon, Jason Morgan, Aaron Hayes, Jordan Williams, Hayden Gemmill and Kyle Mueller.

■ ALTHOUGH far from full strength Kyabram’s reserves were also a bit too strong for fellow finalist United, landing a 55-point win.

The Bombers led from start to finish with Drew Barrett, Lockie Dillon and ruckman Zac Norris the standout players.

■ KYABRAM thirds suffered their first loss for the season when United, armed with players dropping back from the senior side, turned the game on its head with six unanswered second quarter goals.

The Bombers held their own in the other three quarters with ruckman Matt Price and midfielder Dom Watt the standouts.

Skipper Tom Schumann, Josh Dillon, Daniel Lawson, Zaid Besim, Madden Genio and Harry Browning Briese also did some good work but many of the Kyabram players will need to step up in this weekend’s qualifying to reverse the result against the same rival.

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