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WHERE: The Glade, Inverloch WHEN: Sunday, April 21, 8am – 1pm WHAT: The Inverloch Farmers Market is one not to miss, situated just a short stroll from the beach and the heart of Inverloch.

Every third Sunday of the month this market showcases award winning local food, drink, fresh produce and bespoke makers, as well as music, performance, seasonal cookery demonstrations and family friendly activities.

WHERE: The State Coal Mine, 1 Garden Street, Wonthaggi WHEN: Sunday, April 21, 10am-12.30pm WHAT: Easter egg hunt check in times: 4-5 years 10am, 6-7years 10.30am, 8-9yrs 11am, 10 + years 11.30am, 1-3yrs 12 noon and all age scramble (adults welcome) 1.30pm.

A jumping castle is available from 10am, along with face painting and hair braiding from 10.30am, sausage sizzle & snack bar from 11am, and a reptile show on at 12 noon.

Visit 16 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi to register in person, or call 56721007.

Registration is $5 per child.

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WHERE: Leongatha RSL, corner of Smith Street and Michael Place, Leongatha WHEN: Friday, May 3, 7pm – 10pm WHAT: ‘Harmony’, consisting of popular acoustic duo Fiona Curram and Janine Garvey, will be performing again at the Leongatha RSL. The entertaining duo has been performing together for over 20 years and will be playing laid back covers from the 60’s to current, with a few originals thrown into the mix.

Entry is free and courtesy buses will be available, running from Leongatha to Mirboo North, Lang Lang Rodeo Meeniyan, Inverloch and Korumburra.

WHERE: Lang Lang Showgrounds Reserve, Bookings for meals are highly recommended.

Westernport Road, Lang Lang ‘Easter Parade’ Exhibition WHEN: Monday, April 22, 10am - 4pm WHAT: The 76th annual rodeo will include steer WHERE: Mayfield Gallery, 585 Fairbank Road, riding action, wrestling, bareback, team roping, Arawata WHEN: Friday, April 19 – Sunday, April 28, barrel racing, bull riding and more.

11am – 5pm daily Also on offer is a dog high jump competition at midday. Entry for your pet is free and there are WHAT: An art exhibition by locals Di and John Koenders features John’s oil scenes of Venice, great cash prizes to be claimed.

Entry is $25 for adults, $10 for 13-18 year olds sailing ships in wild seas, majestic Clydesdales working the land and Di’s pastel works of native and kids under 13 are free. animals and finely detailed gouache paintings of EASTER FUN: There is plenty happenblue wrens and garden birds, just to name a few pieces on offer. ing this Easter long weekend, including Visit www.mayfieldgallery.com.au for more the Lang Lang Rodeo. Photo courtesy of information Pixabay.

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New cat curfew has owners purrplexed GRACE GRIFFITH

CAT owners have been left confused and agitated by the new district ban, telling them their cats can no longer roam the neighbourhood.

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Just over two weeks ago, the Sough Gippsland Shire Council brought in an order that requires cat owners to take more responsibility with the control of their feline friends.

The curfew ensures all cats must now remain contained within an owner’s property boundary at all times.

Despite some confusion about its launch date, the Council recently confirmed the cat curfew was in effect as of Monday, April 1.

Council’s spokesperson, Jamie Thorley, said cat owners will be given an amnesty period while they adjust to the new rules.

According to Mr Thorley, the introduction of the curfew will not require owners to purchase and install ‘cat runs’ on their properties.

“Council only ask that owners take precautions to ensure their animals are contained within their yard or property,” he said.

However, while a cat run may not be mandatory, many residents within the South Gippsland Shire don’t see any other choice but to purchase the enclosures.

Several locals expressed their concerns in in posts on The Great Southern Star’s Facebook page.

Korumburra resident, Annette Gail, said she understands the reasoning behind the curfew, but believes it is going to be hard to enforce it.

“There will be an increase in homeless cats - I can’t foresee all owners that don’t want to constantly confine their cats will not want to pay to get captured cats out,” she said.

The issue of containing farm cats was raised on the post – a valid concern for many people.

Michelle Derrick also asked how renters were supposed to build structures when construction or fixtures aren’t allowed in many rentals.

Several locals suggested registration should be no more once the curfew is implemented as cats aren’t able to leave the premise – and perhaps savings on registration would help pay for better enclosures.

On the other hand, many locals are all for the curfew, saying it is a part of responsible ownership to keep animals contained.

Local cat owner Jodie Duckworth said she thought the curfew was a great idea and follows a lot of other Shire’s curfews across Australia.

CAT BUSINESS: Rachel Carruthers was well prepared for the 24-hour cat curfew having built an elaborate enclosure for her two cats, Belle and Flinders.

“Our cats were forced indoors permanently a couple of years ago because of the neighbourhood bully cat.

“I was sceptical at first, as I’ve grown up on a farm with pet cats coming and going as they pleased. But they are fine,” she said.

When Rachel Carruthers’ cats started to bring home numerous native bird kills, her conscious got the better of her so she began keeping the cats indoors.

While she had at first thought her cats were happier and better off being outdoors, she was surprised to find how they adapted.

“Since then I’ve realised that not only can they be perfectly content being kept indoors, but that actually they make better pets overall, as they’re far more involved with the family day to day and without the risks of road accidents and confrontations with other cats or dogs,” she said.

“And we have been rewarded with the return of many beautiful birds and animals that pass through our property with the cats secured away.

“I think the 24-hour curfew should be supported by responsible cat owners; it’s a win win

for the welfare of their pets and the amazing native wildlife we are so lucky to have in South Gippsland.”

No matter the opinions, concerns, or potential consequences of the curfew, it’s been implemented and many locals are prepared with cat enclosures and GPS trackers.

In the words of Annette Gale, cat enclosures are “not the cheapest thing in the world, but cheaper than having to bust your pets out of the pound constantly.”

When asked about how Council plans to enforce the new law, Mr Thorley said extra rangers or staff would not be appointed.

“If our community members are experiencing issues with wandering cats on their properties, we encourage them to contact Council’s local laws team and we will arrange a cat trap to be delivered to their home to assist with detaining the wandering cat,” he said.

ADVICE: An excellent source of information on how to contain your cat within your property can be found at the Agriculture Victoria website http://agriculture.vic.gov.au

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Ethan creates local history as hospital opens private ward TAYLA KERSHAW-THOMAS

BABY Ethan Saengsawang entry into the world last week also signalled the birth of a new private maternity ward at Bass Coast Health.

The revamped ward promises to be a game changer for new mothers.

Completely refurbished, the maternity ward consists of two private rooms, including ensuites.

In days gone by, mothers would share a four bed ward with anyone recently admitted to the hospital.

New hospital grading brings in changes “Our new ward is dedicated to women who are birthing. There is space for families to visit and husbands to stay over; none of that could have happened in our old ward,� Bass Coast Health CEO Jan Child said.

The total rebuild for the maternity ward was valued at $180,000.

The San Remo Op Shop Auxiliary led the charge to bring the project to fruition, contributing $40,000. Wonthaggi’s Ladies Auxiliary raised $20,000 and the remainder was contributed by the State Government.

Ms Jan Child said the upgraded facilities would allow the hospital to provide care for more complex births. “We are growing our capabilities to do more births. This will mean less people will have to travel to places like Monash to birth,� she said. “We have already had an increase (in local births) this year. Our aim is to be a place that is

attractive for people to come to. We are doing a lot of work to build the capability of the staff to ensure we have enough GP obstetricians and GP anaesthetists who can all be here to provide that 24 hour service.�

The ward was officially opened by the hospital board and Bass MLA Jordan Crugnale.

It was named the Agnes Chambers Wing, and descendants of Agnes Chambers attended the launch. “When you think of the Wonthaggi Hospital, you immediately think of three names – Sleeman, Stirton and Chambers,� hospital board chair Don Paproth said. “Agnes Chambers was the guiding light in starting the maternity section of the Wonthaggi hospital.�

Mr Paproth said he was proud to see the hospital’s reputation continue to improve. “The refurbishment has happened because we have been made a subregional hospital by the Department of Health.

We are recognised on the same level as Sale, Bairnsdale and Warragul,� he said.

Ms Child said the hospital now has to work on developing its neonatal service to be at the same status as Warragul. “It’s going to take us a while to get there. We are expecting it to take three years to build up the service,� she said. “Our midwives are doing a fantastic job, but they will also do more training at Monash and the Royal Children’s over the next couple of years so we can keep increasing the scope of NUMBER ONE: Baby Ethan with proud parents Jock and Kaoeii Saengsawang of Wonthaggi and nurse unit manager Melanie Shields. what we can do.�

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BREAKING Foreshore erodes before our very eyes NEWS Walkerville drug raid nets three on possesion and gun charges

DRUG CROP: Police discovered dried cannabis and a cannabis crop during a raid at Walkerville yesterday.

Brad Lester THREE men have been charged with drug and other offences after a commercial quantity of cannabis was seized during a drug raid by police at Walkerville yesterday.

Those arrested were two Walkerville men aged 45 and 34, and a Brunswick man, 50.

The 45 year old was charged with trafficking and possessing a commercial quantity of cannabis, along with other drug and firearm offences. He has been remanded to appear in Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court today (Tuesday).

The 34 year old was charged with trafficking and possessing a commercial quantity of cannabis, along with other drug and firearm offences and also remanded to appear in Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court today.

The 50 year old has been charged with possess drugs and was bailed to appear in Korumburra Magistrates’ Court on June 20.

The firearms offences related to possessing an unregistered firearm and possessing a firearm without a licence, but police were unable to confirm which charges applied to which man.

Bass Coast Crime Investigation Unit detectives executed the drug warrant at an address at Walkerville Road just after 8am.

They found a large quantity of dried cannabis and an external crop growing in bush on the property. The plants were mature and the commercial operation was on a smaller scale, police said.

Police acted as a result of information.

The raid involved four detectives from Bass Coast CIU and six police from the Morwell Regional Response Unit. A police helicopter provided aerial surveillance to investigate the extent of the crop.

Police said the raid ran smoothly, with no resistance from the men arrested.

COAST FEARS: Inverloch’s Michelle Ward and Wonthaggi’s Aileen Vening shared concerns about the impacts of storm activity on Inverloch’s foreshore.

SPECIAL REPORT BY TAYLA KERSHAW-THOMAS

INVERLOCH residents are living in fear of more big storms causing major erosion damage on the local beach foreshore.

While action has been taken to try and stabilise the area they believe it might be too little too late.

Bass Coast Shire Council has sworn its commitment to tackling coastal erosion and recently implemented wet sand fencing to slow the impact of wave action on the foreshore.

The wet sand fencing helps to disperse the wave energy that causes erosion and deposits sand between and behind the fencing to rebuild the dune.

Local resident Aileen Vening was optimistic about the solution, as it was based on a successful project implemented in Port Fairy, however, high tide action and strong winds late last month has forced some doubt.

“The waves were going behind the fencing near the Inverloch Surf Club at an angle,” she said.

“You can’t base these solutions on a day with average waves. It needs to be based on wave ac-

tivity during storms. At the very least, I think the fence needs to be longer.

“Port Fairy constructed its wet sand fencing after losing one metre of its beach. We have lost 33.5 metres of coastline since 2012 at the surf club site.”

As it stands, the fence is in a position to protect the surf lifesaving clubroom. Ms Vening felt the fence should’ve been extended right along to the access path.

Ms Vening also noted 35.6 metres of coastline had been lost near the Cape Paterson-Inverloch Road.

Bass Coast Shire Council’s Deirdre Griepsma said it would take some time to see a significant difference, with sand anticipated to slowly build over the next few years.

Fellow council employee Felicity Sist said the position of the wet sand fencing was chosen to protect the clubroom and a section of the Cape Paterson-Inverloch Road – two vital assets.

“At the lifesaving club site, the section of dune between the end of the wet sand fencing and the end of the path will be protected by the sand renourishment,” she predicted.

“Council will work with its partners to monitor the area and determine the need for any additional wet sand fencing.”

Ms Sist said the wet sand fencing was designed with understanding of the complete tidal range and wave conditions experienced at Inverloch.

“The level of the fences is set so that they are effective during period of storm surge. Sand renourishment and revegetation will be undertaken between May and September this year,” she said.

“The sand renourishment and revegetation is expected to compliment the wet sand fence.”

Ms Griepsma said hard engineering structures such as boulder walls can be used to stop erosion.

“However, they also come with issues including changing the appearance of the beach, significant cost and possible souring at the base of the wall,” she said.

“Inverloch surf beach has high powered wave activity and the method of erosion protection has to suit the type of foreshore area.”

Ms Sist said a range of surveying methods are also being employed to monitor the effectiveness of the wet sand fencing.

“Erosion mitigation is one of council’s key advocacy priority projects,” she said.

“Council is currently advocating to the State and Federal governments to fund $2 million of erosion mitigation infrastructure at Inverloch.”

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TAXI ISSUES GETS RSL CLUB ROLLING THE increasing problem surrounding hiring a taxi in the region has triggered a major investment by Leongatha RSL Club.

The club has now joined a number of other venues in purchasing a courtesy bus so it can collect and drop off patrons.

Club president, Ken Wanklyn, took the keys of a Hyundai i-Max people mover last week and put it into immediate service for the club.

“The bus can carry seven passengers alongside the driver and it will operate in all our key areas including Inverloch, Korumburra and Miboo North,” he said.

The bus will be limited at first to only servicing members of the club and the exact timetable for pickups and drop-offs remains a work in progress.

Issues such as members having to walk kilometres to get to the club because they can’t get a cab and then having to wait hours to get one to take them home have been duly noted by the RSL. It‘s understood it had recently got to the point where club staff members were driving patrons home late at night because they couldn’t raise a cab.

“This has been a significant expenditure for the club, but we had to look at how we could make it easier for people to come to the RSL, especially those living outside the immediate area,” Mr Wanklyn said.

“The bus will not just be used by the club to ferry patrons back and forth it will also be used for such things as special trips organised for our veteran community.”

The RSL will be evaluating member feedback on the service before they set a timetable for the READY TO ROLL: Leongatha RSL president, Ken Wanklyn accepts the keys to the club’s new people mover from Edney’s Heather Walker. The club’s assistant manager, Ricky McNaughton, tried the centre seats for size. bus in stone.

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Major upgrade for Carinya Coalition digs in to support aged care at Korumburra KORUMBURRA’S Carinya Lodge aged care facility will receive a $1.3 million government grant towards a $7 million upgrade.

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Work on the project is proposed to start by the end of the month.

The $1.3 million funding announcement was made at Carinya by Federal MP Russell Broadbent and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack.

Mr Broadbent said he was pleased to secure the funding towards the development which would help Carinya care for locals in their community, surrounded by family and friends. “Supporting our regional aged care providers such as Carinya, means our local seniors and their families can be confident they have future care options in locations as close as possible to their support networks and the communities in which they are most connected,� Mr Broadbent said. “The grant will not only deliver modernised facilities at Carinya but will also include a sensory garden for residents to enjoy and share with family and friends in a safe secure and comfortable outdoor setting. “An estimated 40 fulltime jobs will be generated during construction, and wherever possible local builders and suppliers will be used, SUPPORT: Carinya’s Beryl Holdsworth, Jan Rogers and Topsie Cairns welcomed Deputy helping generate local employment providing a

Prime Minister Michael McCormack.

major boost to the South Gippsland economy. “A further estimated 16 fulltime jobs will be ongoing providing high quality care to the residents of Carinya Lodge. “The committee, management and staff at Carinya are to be commended for the dedication to providing our most senior residents with quality care here in their own community,� Mr Broadbent said.

One of the great dreams that we have in the whole of South Gippsland, all of Gippsland for that matter, is that people are able to remain with their friends, with their family; with all those that they’ve known into their old age. We call it aging in place, but this is a great boost for this proposal that was going to be limited.

Mr McCormack said the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government has a strong commitment to helping regional communities deliver aged care services locally.

He said the funding would help Carinya Lodge continue to care for the South Gippsland community. “Providing aged care in our rural and region-

Providing aged care is vital... and enables families to stay connected al communities is vital and enables families to stay connected with their loved ones through all stages of life,� Mr McCormack said. “The project includes the refurbishment of 43 residential aged care rooms, providing each with ensuite facilities, as well as refurbished rooms to ensure Carinya can provide for a mix of residential care needs. “Upgrades will also be made to existing common rooms, significant landscaping, improved accessibility with stairs and ramp access, internal modernisation with new flooring and painting as well as a new security swipecard system.�

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LOVEABLE PETS: Yvonne Clothier’s tal- Four year old Maisy Fowkes from Leongatha Hector and Klaus live in Nerrena with loving ented kelpie Banjo struck a pose on her quad loves play time with 12 year old Ko Koh and owner Suzanne Tucker. bike on property in Hallston. one year old Luna.

This week, The Star asked locals to send in photos of their much loved pets - and from the inundation of heart melting photos we received, it’s safe to say there are an abundance of animal lovers across South Gippsland. We’ve selected three of the best to share with you, so here they are above. ders and kids that travel alone. The timetables of V/Line are scarce, the publicity of time tables are nonexistent, if you don’t have a car in South Gippsland you are a prisoner of your own town. It happened to me when I moved here for a year. Saying that we have public transport is a real joke.”

Lee Victoria Beattie

“There’s public transport in South David Pickersgill Gippsland? I had no “This is probably idea...” the only part of the Nellie Heys State where we had “To get to the airbetter public transport port, my parents catch thirty years ago than the V/Line from Lewe have now... It’s just ongatha; get the train a joke that all our trans- from Southern Cross port - private and public to Broadmeadows and - and all our freight is then a public bus from dependent on a narrow, Broadmeadows station poorly maintained and directly to the airport overcrowded second- all on their V/Line tickary highway.” et. A lot cheaper than the Skybus.”

Sil Brown “We need public transport, that suits el-

Tragic loss

MARDAN man Brian Rintoule died after a truck crash at Koonwarra last Wednesday.

Police were called to the front of a property on Whittingham RESPECTED: Way before 9.30am.

Rintoule Police Media said Brian who died in a reit appeared the 56 year old man became cent accident was a pinned against a fence volunteer with the by his truck before Leognatha SES for being located by a almost 40 years. passerby.

He was declared deceased at the scene.

He was an employee of Country Cart Waste Disposal and a volunteer with the Leongatha State Emergency Service.

On Facebook, the SES described Mr Rintoule as “a dedicated, passionate, kind hearted and honourable man; a leader, a teacher and a much loved member of our family”.

“We thank you for your 39 years of unwavering service to our community. Together, we will mourn your loss, celebrate your life, and honour your memory,” the statement said.

Worksafe is investigating the incident and police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

Man charged after fatality

MAJOR Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a Burwood man following a fatal crash in Cowes last week.

The incident occurred when a car lost control at the intersection of Phillip Island Road and Ventnor Road at 5.50am on April 8.

The male passenger in the vehicle died at the scene.

The 34 year old Burwood man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death, fail to render assistance and drive while licence suspended.

get to work in time for an 8am start in Wonthaggi, and unless he wants to wait two hours for the next bus to get home, that’s an issue too. Very much a lack of!”

Marie GerrardStaton

“It’s desperately needed and is ignored as a subject of community discussion. Why isn’t everyone demanding it ...in fairness to the whole community? And why haven’t the SGSC taken a leadership role in keeping the need for it high priority?”

Jessica Leigh

“If my flight is early in the morning the only feasible way to get there is driving to the airport/ parking and getting a shuttle to the airport.

When I was at uni at Footscray it was cheaper for me to drive down to uni because fuel and Linzi Wearne tolls were cheaper than “Well my son can’t the return ticket and

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Gary Roberts “Public Transport with the train line ie. at Victoria did a survey Pakenham so that we “Public transport is have the best of both and some work on this inadequate for a growworlds.” about a year ago. Pering region. We desperKym Dollan sonally, I love our transately need our rail ser“Venus Bay has no port and use it wherevvice back - the current er possible. Sometimes public transport at all. If bus service is slow the car breaks down it’s that means travelling and inconvenient. I a long walk to Inverloch part way by car and part way by bus but it which is the closest bus go to Melbourne regularly so l drive to saves me money, is bet- to anywhere...”

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Festival attracts 6000

THE 2019 Wonthaggi Street Festival once again attracted a big crowd.

With live music, carnival rides, food and a new venue, Wonthaggi was certainly the place to be.

“We took down numbers and postcodes for the first time this year and it’s safe to say around 6000 people went through the gate,” Wonthaggi Business and Tourism Association’s Terry Earl said.

“We were surprised to see where people were coming from. Many came down from the eastern suburbs.

“The venue was fantastic and the grassed area was magnificent, it was great to see so many children and families attending.”

The festival kicked off at 1pm with a line up of local bands, culminating with headliner Nicky Bomba’s Bustamento.

“The entertainment was sensational and some of the bands suggested they’d like to come back again next year,” Mr Earl said.

The youth busking was popular again, with the show running overtime to accommodate all entrants.

Mr Earl thanked the local businesses that brought the festival to fruition.

“We raised around $30,000 from the local businesses, which allowed us to have things like the fireworks displaywhich were very impressive,” he said.

“The money we raised on the gate will go costs.

In the last two years we have broken even, but this year we are expecting to make a small profit, which will go towards next year’s festival.”

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Former Phillip Island local Emma Volard lit up the stage with her band at the Festival.

Wonthaggi’s Savannah and Ryan Staley were up to the duck challenge.

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Crossing a road is no simple task FOR most of us, crossing a street or even Biggs Drive safely due to traffic build up in the a busy intersection holds little concern. area.

“I have chores to do in the main street on a regular basis. Crossing Biggs Drive makes these everyday routines stressful and scary,” she said.

“I also attend Connecting 2 Australia five days a week and my friends and I frequently walk to the main street. Our group’s abilities are varied so on some days we can spread the width of the road when crossing.

“To get a break in the traffic can sometimes keep us waiting for up to five minutes.”

Ms Rutherford said some drivers forget to indicate when coming off the roundabout into the Biggs Drive intersection, so pedestrians need to be on high alert.

The Biggs Drive intersection connects the Wonthaggi Medical Group, Woolworths, the Italian Senior Citizen’s Club and access into the main street.

Ms Rutherford said trying to cross at the rail trail path further down the road was just as scary.

Traffic becomes congested with motorists trying to enter Big W, Woolworths and the Plaza.

Resident of Kirrak House Kristy McLean shares Ms Rutherford’s concerns.

Irrespective of her disability, Ms McLean enjoys being active and social.

However she says Wonthaggi’s pathways and crossings are often too restrictive.

“I’m hoping to improve the pathways and crossings around town to be a lot more wheel friendly, not only for me but for the wider wheeled Wonthaggi community,” she said.

“Meeting up with friends and family in the many cafes around town is one of my favourite things to do. I hope that council will seriously consider my issue so that I can get to my favourite places a lot easier.”

Ms McLean said pedestrian crossings in Graham Street and Billson Street were too steep and voiced concerns about the large cracks at the EXPERT ADVICE: Peter Lay, Mitchell Effenberg and Ian Kerr from Tradelink Leongatha tactile ground surface indicators near the NAB can give you ideas on your best home improvements.

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Others, like Suzanne Rutherford and Kristy McLean, see the challenge as both stressful and scary.

The Wonthaggi residents, living with disability, appealed to Bass Coast mayor Cr Brett Tessari and Cr Geoff Ellis to take a serious look at Wonthaggi’s roads.

It’s anticipated the feedback will help shape the upcoming Wonthaggi Activity Centre Plan.

Suzanne Rutherford has lived independently FIX OUR ROADS: Wonthaggi’s Kristy McLean had the support of her friends and family as she appealed to mayor Cr Brett Tessari to make pedestrian crossings wheel friendly in in a Rose Lodge unit for the past 10 years.

Ms Rutherford said she struggles to cross town.

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OPINIONS Tree lament

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Ocean won’t wait for bureaucrats as foreshore disappears THE coast at Inverloch is eroding minute by minute, day by day, and yet Bass Coast Shire Council has been left in the less than ideal position of having to lobby for funding for erosion mitigation works.

Council has installed wet sand fencing in a bid to address the problem to a limited extent, as the fencing has been only positioned to protect two assets – the surf life saving club and Cape Paterson-Inverloch Road.

Yet the length of the beach is vast and will continue to be subject to the erosive effect of wind and tides, as has been the case throughout time. This is just not the case at Inverloch, but at coastal communities throughout Australia.

While the forces of Mother Nature and climate change combine to eat away the dunes, further action is being delayed while council continues to lobby the State and Federal governments to fund $2 million worth of erosion mitigation infrastructure.

Bass Coast Shire Council, nor any council for that matter, should be in the position of having to lobby for funding for works to protect the coastline - what is essentially a national asset.

Without intact beaches, tourism and real estate are at risk of being severely impacted.

In Inverloch’s case, homes worth up to $2.5 million are located just behind the beach and without an effective barrier, the ocean will continue to march towards the front doors of these homes and without intervention, may well just invite itself inside.

Councils need greater support from State and Federal governments in protecting coastal communities by way of a broader strategy that includes actions and the funding to implement them.

THE Autumn edition of South Coast Tourist News has a magnificent photo on the front cover of one the old cypress trees along our foreshore.

You should frame that photo because the tree in question may not be there much longer. Scaremongering I hear you say? Well no.

Just have a look at the wasteland in the Inverloch Recreation Reserve. Not so long ago there was a fine stand of mature trees around it.

Now just glance behind you and ask what happened to those two magnificent Norfolk Island pines that welcomed generations of people to Inverloch?

And while you’re about it, if you see a tree you love take a photo of it. There is no guarantee that it will still be there tomorrow either.

And the worst thing about this situation is that nobody is doing anything to correct the outrage.

Neville Drummond, Inverloch.

Letters to the Editor

dates were willing to answer questions as best as they could, with the exception of ‘our friend’ Russell Broadbent, who when under pressure, used the old ‘best form of defence is attack’, which came across to many of us as rudeness.

I for one, feel the residents of Monash, deserve better and should be spoken to with more respect.

Julie Price, Mirboo North.

Keep council

LAST week l put an on-line petition onto www. change.org/p/ susan-davies-keepsouth-gippslandshire-councildemocracy-matters

It reads: “We, the signatories to this petition, ask the Victorian Minister for Local Government to immediately reinstate the elected council for South Gippsland Shire. We do not want un-elected, appointed commissioners making decisions for our shire. Democracy, and keeping our elected council, is important.

“We expect that any and all specific complaints of bullying, corruption, malfeasance of any form will be properly documented, and AT the well at- investigated acted on. If there are tended meet the weaknesses in skills candidates event and operation within at Leongatha on council, we ask for your Tuesday, April 9. further assistance. But My observation do not sack our council. was that most candi- It doesn’t help build

Skip the rudeness

Mayor’s message Cr Brett Tessari IT was with great sadness that we farewelled our 2019 Bass Coast Citizen of the Year and all round amazing woman Deb Rielly last week.

Bass Coast is a poorer place without Deb. She put up an admirable fight over the past 15 years, with the whole community behind her and her family.

Deb was a selfless person, she never wanted sympathy from anyone and she never complained, even when she was in so much pain she couldn’t walk. She was always willing to help others and she never had a bad thing to say about anyone or anything. She was an incredible woman and will be sorely missed.

I was privileged to know her and call her my friend.

Do you know about council’s small business mentoring sessions? Sessions are for business owners and aspiring business owners and are held throughout the year in Wonthaggi, Cowes and Grantville on a rotating basis.

You can book in by visiting sbms.org.au/ events. The sessions are confidential and are run by an experienced small business mentor who offers a fresh perspective. They can help businesses overcome issues or fill an information gap. The sessions are funded by council,

meaning business owners can attend one session a year for free.

We are continuing our community consultation on Inverloch’s Surf Parade Shared Path extension project. If you haven’t had a chance to go over the options, or have your say, jump on our website at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/ surfparade, or catch up with council officers at one of the pop-ups happening on Saturday, April 20.

One will be held at the Inverloch Primary School Easter Fair from 9.30am to 11.30am and another at the Inverloch Recreation Reserve from 12pm to 2pm. There will also be a live Q and A session tonight, Tuesday, April 16 from 6pm on the council’s Facebook page.

The third Wonthaggi Street Festival was held on Saturday, taking over the centre of Wonthaggi with live music including a youth busking competition, free family activities, rides, food and more, capped off with a fabulous fireworks display.

The Wonthaggi Business and Tourism Association did a fantastic job putting the festival together again this year. Without the support of volunteers, businesses and sponsors, Bass Coast would not be able to host incredible community events like the Street Festival.

skills and community involvement, or encourage good people to stand for council in the future.

“Help us build our own future. Reinstate our council.”

So far 80 others have signed up. We would welcome additional signatures from other South Gippsland Shire residents and ratepayers who feel the same way.

The website address above, or this link here should get you onto the page: http://chng.it/ btZYpv5Qg5 If you don’t use the internet, your local library or community house should be able to help you connect.

Or you could write your own letter to the minister.

I hope our councillors will acknowledge their weaknesses, make useful changes and be assisted to ensure that council works sensibly, productively and always in the best interests of residents. I don’t want unelected, appointed commissioners.

Susan Davies,Outtrim.

Save democracy

AN open letter to the community of South Gippsland.

The suspension by the Minister of South Gippsland Shire Council (SGSC) and the appointment of an administrator would unfairly and unjustly take away democracy from the people of South Gippsland.

Such action is very serious, and going on evidence of transgressions at Geelong, Wangaratta, Goldfields, Brimbank, Darebin Council and Latrobe councils, it is heavy-handed and disproportionate.

There is no equivalence between

SGSC and these other councils. There is no suggestion to date of financial malfeasance, serious beaches of the Local Government Act, stress leave of councillors or senior staff, or proven cases of bullying that have been serious enough to warrant sacking or suspension.

The appointment of an administrator is of its nature an abrogation of local democracy.

Installing unelected people, often with little connection with the area, to take charge of important decisions about our future, is not in the best interests of the local community.

In a democracy, we are entitled to be represented by elected members unless there is serious case of malfeasance, bullying or serious breaches of the act. There is no evidence to this effect.

If there are some governance issues, they are best dealt with by appropriate action on governance by the CEO, which is his shared responsibility, and training for councillors.

Suspending the council serves no useful purpose to address these issues. It simply puts off resolving the problem.

Suspension of SGSC is the suspension of local democratic rights. The orchestrated and unsubstantiated campaign being run by certain former councillors is, in effect, a coup against democracy. Should the monitor find evidence of serious malfeasance, gross failures in governance or bullying, then action should be taken, but it is our belief that there is no such evidence.

We call on the Minister to protect democracy in South Gippsland; to not suspend council and to ensure that opportunities are in place to provide

Email: letters@thestar.com.au Post: PO Box 84 Leongatha 3953 Fax: 03 5662 4350 support and assistance to governance of South Gippsland.

Cr Andrew McEwen, Strzelecki Ward, South Gippsland Shire Council.

Candidate says thanks

ON Tuesday, April 9, Prom Area Climate Action (PACA) hosted a candidate forum at the Dakers Centre in Leongatha in which I was a participant.

PACA did a such fantastic job coordinating and running the forum.

It was a pleasure to be involved and hear the concerns of the local community with regard to the changing climate.

I wanted to personally thank all of the members, helpers and volunteers of Prom Area Climate Action for hosting the event and giving me an opportunity to talk about the Australian Labor Party policy on climate change and renewable energy. Thank you and congratulations on such an outstanding event.

Jessica O’Donnell, ALP Candidate for Monash.

Rail concern

WE heard it from both our mayor Cr Don Hill and CEO Tim Tamlin that council will continue to “function as normal” whilst the troubles are worked through.

Given that is the case, I am left wondering why the South Gippsland Shire (SGS) “Priority One”

project (at this time last year) is no longer even mentioned by our chief advocates named above.

The questions are: “Where is this project at’? Do they know?

Do they not want us to know?”

Surely there has to be a dawning, sooner or later, that the population of the shire is going to grow far more rapidly than previously forecast, given Melbourne is bursting at the seams.

The 1.4 percent per annum population growth currently forecast for SGS (until 2036) is about to get blown out of the water.

So it should, if we are to get some semblance of control over our ever increasing rates burden.

It just so happens, the State Government took out full page ads this week, in three of the four local papers, headlined: “Building Our Future – Investing in Victorian Rail as part of the $100 billion infrastructure plan”.

Why did they do that?

Could it possibly mean all balls are in the air?

The point is we ought to be pushing hard for the return of the trains to Leongatha.

It’s time the council and administration lifted their game on this priority project: “Return of the trains from Leongatha to Melbourne passenger trains on the South Gippsland corridor”.

What it there to lose?

If it is not still number one or if it is been dropped altogether, we should not be left in the dark and be given a full explanation as to when the change was made and why.

There is no project on the table that is more important to the development of the shire than this one!

John McCombe, Leongatha.

Mayor’s message Cr Don Hill COUNCIL was saddened to hear of a recent workplace accident involving one of our residents whilst attending work.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and all concerned in regard to this tragedy - it will no doubt affect many. This incident was reported as the ninth workplace fatality this year.

With many of us working in high risk areas, these tragedies should remind us to take extra care in our day to day activities and on our roads this coming Easter.

There are just two weeks to go for submissions into the Council Plan, the 20192020 budget and the Rating Strategy. Closing date is April 26.

Despite the strong possibility that these

submissions will be heard by appointed administrators, I still encourage you all to put your views forward - just in case the Minister decides suspension of an elected council in this case is not warranted or holds off until after the June decision making schedule. My guess, middle of the federal election!

Council swore in our two new councillors last Wednesday. Frank Hirst will serve the Strzelecki Ward and Steve Finlay from Leongatha will represent the Tarwin Valley Ward.

Both Frank and Steve are focused on achieving progress for the community and have a firm belief in making progressive reform at council with council’s directional change. They are both welcome additions to the team and we look forward to working collaboratively together.

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Love t he look

LEONGATHA'S newest store opened its doors at the beginning of April and we Love the Look.

Leongatha Carpet Court at 43 Bair Street is just metres away from the previous store, but substantially larger and brighter. The new showroom stocks a comprehensive range of hard flooring products, quality, luxurious carpets, stylish rugs, blinds, shutters and on-trend tiles.

As hands-on owner operators, Mike and Gaby employ a number of local part time staff to help run their comprehensive showroom and contract skilled and experienced subcontractors for all installations. The team is passionate about customer service and their expertise in flooring and blinds means customers are assisted every step of the way – from instore consultations, organising measures and quoting through to installations.

If you are seeking new flooring ideas for your home or business the extensive selection instore will impress you. While traditional wool carpets are timeless, tactile solutions, innovative new floating floor products such as hybrid luxury flooring and vinyl planks are also popular options due to their fabulous good looks and hardwearing, low-maintenance qualities.

And if yours is a commercial enterprise, the team can help there too.

At Carpet Court, our team understands not everyone finds it easy to choose new flooring or window dressings.

We are here to help…new floors and window dressings are a significant investment and as such an important decision.

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We know all the right questions to ask to help you select a flooring product which is ideal for your home environment, lifestyle and budget. If you have a home with lots of glass, we can direct you to the most faderesistant flooring products. If allergies are an issue, we can suggest the most appropriate products to keep your family healthy.

Whether your home is casually chic or formally elegant – we will help you find the perfect flooring solution to complement your interior design.

As Australia's largest flooring retailer, Carpet Court has enormous buying power.

This means that Leongatha Carpet Court is able to offer highly competitive prices. It also means they are able to source a vast array of products, so you are sure to find a flooring solution you love, which will also suit your budget.

Mike and Gaby are proud to supply quality flooring and window furnishings to a beautiful region of Victoria via Carpet Court having owned the Leongatha Carpet Court since 2013 and their Phillip Island Carpet Court since 2012.

Leongatha Carpet Court will happily provide you with a free, in-home measure and quote. Simply ask in-store, book online via the Carpet Court website or phone 5662 4164 to book a convenient time for a friendly and knowledgeable team member to visit you.

In addition to being an amazing local business, Leongatha Carpet Court is also a proud sponsor and supporter of several local community groups including the Woorayl Golf Club, Meeniyan and Dumbalk United Football and Netball Club and Leongatha Cricket Club.

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Cat lovers chance for special memoir LOCAL artist, Jenny Chitty, has been drawn to her favourite pet as her latest inspiration.

A cat lover and owner or many since a child she now concentrates on creating pastel drawings of her feline friends.

Her cat portraits have attracted positive feedback which she has rightly lapped up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every cat is different, not just in colour and fur, but in personality and poise,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Jenny, who turns 80 this year, popped into the Star office just to show us her recent artwork, but when asked if sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d do drawings for other cat owners she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to say yes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I enjoy depicting their individuality and I am more than willing to do them for others.â&#x20AC;?

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like your Felix, Fluffy or Garfield featured you can contact Jenny on 5662 5413.

PICTURED: Saying Jenny Chitty is a cat lover is a major understatement.

New look for Bass Coast Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre FAMILIES are enjoying the benefits of a bright new learning space as part of the new look Bass Coast Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre in Wonthaggi.

A fresh coat of paint, timber look flooring, accessible classroom facilities, accessible toilets and a new kitchen are just a few of the additions to the recently refurbished centre.

The renovations to the council owned building were undertaken as part of councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual renewal program.

The work was completed in a short time frame to ensure minimal disruption to the service.

Centre coordinator Dina McMaster said the project was an excellent exercise in team work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very grateful to our staff, to the families and to council for their support during the entire process,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A priority for the committee and staff was to maintain the welcoming feel of the centre.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The timber look flooring, for instance, was really important to us. We wanted to keep the homely feeling of the centre.â&#x20AC;?

Mayor Brett Tessari recently toured Bass Coast Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre to inspect the renovations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Early education and the provision of child care options are critical for a thriving, healthy community,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are really proud of what has been achieved with this space and congratulate the staff and the committee for supporting this project.â&#x20AC;?

Bass Coast Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre provides childcare and kindergarten, and is licensed for up to 40 children.

REVAMP: Bass Coast Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre manager Dina McMaster, staff member Bianca Kimmins, committee of management president Merryn Quilford, Jemima, Riley, Ben and Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Brett Tessari.

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LOVERS of Country Music have the chance to enjoy two four day bus trips and at the same time help out local farmers finding it tough in times of drought.

One trip leaves on Friday June 14 and heads off to Corowa.

Those who take the journey will see artists such as Craig Giles, Justin Standley, Kinta and Terry Lenard to name a few.

The trip also takes in a visit to the Rutherglen Winery and the Whiskey and Chocolate Factory.

The cost of $539 includes bed and breakfast at the Corowa Motor Inn, entertainment and coach travel.

The second bus trip also for four days leaves on May 24 and heads to Barham.

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Reserve became a community focal point TIMES PAST

by Lyn Skillern

by Lyn Skillern

THE Leongatha Recreation Reserve has served the community since the 1890s.

A wide range of activities have been held there over the past 130 years, but how did this facility come about?

When the townships of Gippsland were surveyed, land was always set aside for community recreation.

Surveyor Lardner could not possibly have imagined the facilities that now occupy the recreation reserve.

In his surveying of Leongatha 1888-89 Lardner surveyed two areas, one of 32acres for a park and recreation reserve and 15acres for show grounds.

The people of Leongatha in 1892 were not happy with the choice of the area set aside.

The Land’s Department was asked to reserve an area north of the town in exchange for the swampy area already surveyed.

They agreed, and 107 acres in Roughead Street were set aside for community recreation. This is the current site of the Recreation Reserve.

In March 1893 the site was placed under the control of a group of local businessmen Thomas Ridgeway, George Roughead, Robert Bair, Hugh McCartin and Dr Michael Carr.

In order to establish a racetrack on the land, these trustees agreed to forgo land on the northern side of the reserve in exchange for a similar area on the southern side nearer the town.

This arrangement meant that the size of the reserve was reduced to 81 acres, 57 for recreation and 24 for show grounds.

The land was natural bush and had to be cleared. In 1896 tenders were called for the cutting of scrub and timber on the reserve.

Then in 1897 tenders were called for the ploughing and draining. This tender was only for the racecourse consisting of three to four acres of level land adjacent to Roughead St. Only a small oval was cleared at this time. This small oval allowed cricket and football matches to be played by local teams.

The first match occurred when the men from the newly formed Labour Colony challenged the local men.

They defeated the town team by three wickets.

The Labour Colony was an 800 acre experimental farm (located on the land from Mary McKillop College to the old Leongatha High site) that unemployed men from Melbourne to work the land.

The clearing and sowing of the oval led to the formation of the Leongatha Cricket Club. This club played against Korumburra, Outtrim and Jumbunna.

A public meeting was held in 1894 at McCa-

MEMORIES: Historial pictures of the Leongatha Reserve from the vaults of the local historical society. rtin’s Hotel to form a football club.

By 1896 Leongatha joined The Great Southern Football Association consisting of The Black Diamonds (Korumburra), Strzelecki, Jumbunna and Outtrim.

It is important to understand that Korumburra, Outtrim and Jumbunna were black coal mining towns with large populations of young men.

A few years later Leongatha formed a league with Mt Eccles, Meeniyan and Tarwin Lower.

The first Leongatha Turf Club race meeting was held in 1899 on Bair’s paddock on Nerrena Road.

A year later a race meeting at ‘The Rec’ was held on St Patrick’s Day with a crowd of over 600.

The first Leongatha Show was held by The Agricultural and Pastoral Society in 1903.

In September 1902 arrangements were made to construct 50 cattle and horse pens, 150 sheep hurdles and the clearing of five chains (100 metres) of track on the show grounds.

This Show had over 900 entries increasing to 1,300 in 1904.

In 1905 it was a hot day and the committee had arranged for the cartage of 3000 gallons of water to the reserve as well as copious amounts of beer and soft drink.

By mid-afternoon there was only hot whisky and green ginger wine available!

There is much more to the story of ‘The Rec’ to be told at another time.

The Leongatha Historical Society is open from 12noon to 4pm every Thursday and Friday, next to the Memorial Hall in McCartin Street.

First Ag show held in 1903

“THE STAR” Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - PAGE 17

BUSINESS IN FOCUS

NOW OPEN GR AZE YOUR WAY THROUGH GIPPSL AND

South Gippsland resident & ophthalmologist, Dr. David Ehrlich, has opened a unique bar & restaurant, The Grove Gippsland on his stunning 60-acre farm in Krowera Victoria.

The restaurant resides in olive & truffle groves with views 250 metres above sea level over the Bass Hinterland. The Grove Gippsland is less than an hour and a half from Melbourne's CBD. Surrounded by boutique B n B's, just 30 minutes from The RACV Inverloch Resort, The Grove offers relaxed dining in a stylish and tranquil setting. Minutes from Loch, the area boasts fabulous wineries, distilleries, antiques, collectables alongside LUNCH: purveyors of fresh organic produce.

FRI SAT SUN As well as producing their own olive oil, The Grove grows organic heirloom herbs & vegetables to feature Sittings: within their seasonal dishes.

12noon, 12.30pm, “The Grove's menu features fresh, local, ethically 1pm, 2pm. sourced ingredients, cooked with love & presented in a simple, authentic manner, changing weekly to reflect the true seasons of DINNER: Gippsland and Bass Coast. Executive Chef, Antony Ellis, returned to South Gippsland from Melbourne, with a mission, to THURS FRI SAT place The Grove Gippsland front and centre as a regional food Sittings: destination.

6pm, 6.30pm, “We gather and produce the finest ingredients South Gippsland 7pm, 8pm. has to offer. We then share it with our guests in the form of a set menu from which customers can sample a little of everything wonderful our region has to offer. If our guests prefer, they may choose from a tapas style menu which allows people to pick some dishes ranging from small bites through to a substantial meal to share with loved ones.

“Our fabulous bar is relaxed and comfortable…. Drop by after work, catch up with friends…enjoy local wines, beers and spirits, whilst grazing from one of our provedore platters.

Comfortable Chesterfields, Persian rugs, vintage lamps, stunning fireplace, classic bar stools and gorgeous timber furnishings.

“Browse our library, check out the latest news and happenings in the area, soak up some convivial vibes and start the conversation. Bar meals or snacks from our tapas style menu reflect the changing seasons and bounty of Gippsland's producers and growers.”

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ANZAC DAY - APRIL 25

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District recognised those who served Feature by Lyn Skillern of the Leongatha Historical Society FIRSTLY, it should be said the RSL is an icon in our community.

It is a venue for all types of events, a place to have a meal, a meeting, a party, a wake and much more.

It is incredible to think that this organisation developed and grew as a result of an horrific event that resulted in our Shire losing around 160 young men and dramatically altered the lives of 300 more.

Something valuable to all of us came from that Great War - the need to look after the survivors of that war 100 years ago.

In Leongatha Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia was formed on January 3, 1919.

There were two other groups representing returned service men, The Soldiers, Sailors and Fathers Association and the Repatriation Committee.

All groups wanted the Woorayl Shire to erect an appropriate memorial to the men who served in the Great War and importantly to those who did not return.

Leongatha’s second war icon is the magnificent Leongatha Memorial Hall, a venue of great significance to our community and a venue that owes much to the action of the RSL. In 1920 the members of the fledgling branch of the RSSILA could not imagine that their simple request for funds to expand their club rooms in Bair St would turn into massive community support for the building of a ‘Memorial’ Hall.

On February 24, 1921 a motion was passed by the RSL committee supporting the construction of a new hall and the donation of 1000 pounds to the hall fund providing the Returned Soldier’s Association have the absolute control over two rooms in a suitable position.

In 1923 The Woorayl Shire Council agreed to build a new hall and shire chambers provided the public contribute a third of the cost.

These new buildings were to be on the corner of McCartin and Bruce St (St Peters site).

However, the old Mechanics’ Hall and shire

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Fortunately for the town the Mechanics’ Institute next door was saved because it was made a cement bricks and only the skylight caught fire.

Plans were then developed to build this hall on the old Mechanics’ Hall site.

The hall and offices were built between 1924 and 1926. For the grand opening of the hall on May 24, 1926 the RSL wanted Brigadier General ‘Pompey’ Elliott to be invited to officiate.

So it was that this esteemed soldier came to town, was escorted to the hall by ex- service men and opened this wonderful hall.

After WWII there was a large increase in the number of ex- service personnel in the district.

The RSL purchased the land behind the then Shire Offices in 1946 and planned to build new clubrooms.

These were completed in 1952. The club looked like a cream brick house.

Over the years the RSL building has been extended and totally remodelled. The cream brick house structure disappeared under the new facilities.

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ANZAC DAY - APRIL 25

Lest we forget

Dr Pern was a true local hero

THE founding president of the Leon- returned to Australia as a medical officer on board gatha RSL was Dr Horace Pern a larger the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Servicâ&#x20AC;? in November 1917.

In his first year in Leongatha Dr Pern was than life character who epitomised the faced with the Spanish flu epidemic. work of the RSL. A young returned soldier Douglas Curnick un-

He looked after the former soldiers and their families, a prime example was when he provided employment and a home at his St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospital for a widow and her two small children.

Horace Pern was born in Botley England in 1878 he was the second son of Dr Alfred Pern.

Alfred had seven children with his first wife and another seven with his second.

Of the 10 boys, eight became doctors. Horace, Norman and Sidney Pern all came to Australia.

Horace was a successful doctor in London before he purchased a practice at Smythesdale near Ballarat and moved his family to Victoria in 1903.

In 1906 Horace joined his brother Sidney in Yarram and after six years he returned to Smythesdale, returning again to Yarram in 1913 taking over from Sidney.

When war was declared in August 1914 Horace Pern enlisted and became a medical officer with the 19th Battalion.

When he enlisted his practice was purchased

by Dr Rutter who made a condition of purchase that Horace Pern not return and practise within 80 miles of Yarram.

Dr Pern liked South Gippsland and it was Leongatha that he selected to establish his practice in 1918.

Horace was 43 years old when he enlisted, much older than the soldiers he cared for who called him â&#x20AC;&#x153;the old Docâ&#x20AC;?.

He was with the 19th Battalion until September 1916 serving at Gallipoli and the Western Front.

Then he joined the Australian General Hospital in the field serving with the field ambulance.

During 1917 he was in England at hospitals and

fortunately died of the disease.

Dr Pern made 15 visits to the patient at a farm in Koorooman East, once again revealing how he really cared for his soldiers. After the flu epidemic a peace march was held in Leongatha and Dr Pern lead the parade.

He was President of the RSL from 1919 to 1927 and 1932 until his death in 1936.

Tributes on his death When Horace Pern passed away at the age of 63 his funeral was a magnificent gesture of esteem and affection.

This funeral was the largest ever seen in Leongatha.

His wonderful qualities and skill had endeared him to hundreds in the district and his fellow returned soldiers in particular.

For four hours on the morning of his funeral his body had lay in state in the soldierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room of the Memorial Hall, a place in which he had spent many happy hours.

A guard of returned men changed every hour.

The foot of the coffin faced the presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chair.

The Union Jack was draped over the coffin and on it was a family wreath and one from the State Executive of the RSSILA. White roses from his own garden also graced the coffin. A steady stream of silent mourners said goodbye to this wonderful man.

Many have made the RSL and Memorial Hall what they are today. To all the soldiers, sailors, airmen and women, nurses and others who served their country, the RSL and hall are their memorial.

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Compare the annual energy consumption using the number in the energy consumption box.

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Select a heating system that is the right size for your needs and room sizes is also vital.

When buying a gas space-heater or a gas ducted heating system make sure it has an energy rating of at least 4 stars.

You should also buy a unit with a thermostat and timer so that you can use your heating system efficiently.

What does energy consumption mean?

Energy consumption is about how much electricity a model uses.

It is based on standardised testing – required by law and conducted in line with the official Australian and New Zealand standard.

Calculating running costs – how much could I save?

Use the Energy Rating Label to work out rough running costs with some simple maths.

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“THE STAR” Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - PAGE 21

THIS WINTER HEATING FEATURE

Winter creeps into our lives

By Grace Griffith WITH shorter days and colder nights, there’s no denying it – winter is just around the corner.

Fire pits are coming to life all over the region.

Another great budget tool is to put mats and rugs down on bare floors to keep the cold from rising up through the floor, and to keep bare feet a little toastier.

Your home isn’t the only thing to keep in mind – preparing your pets for the cold is also essential.

If possible, brings your furry friends indoors as temperatures drop overnight, or invest in a warm, waterproof coat for outside dogs.

Making sure they have plenty of warm blankets and bedding is also a must.

Now would also be a great time to flip your wardrobe from your summer getup to your winter woollies.

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There is nothing cosier than curling up with a hot beverage in front of a flickering fire, but we sometimes get complacent – so it’s important to ensure fire risks are kept to a minimum by getting your chimneys and furnaces cleaned now before everyday use.

If you don’t have wood heating, then you might want to consider alternative heating for your home.

There are plenty of options on the market, with solar heating, natural gas, oil and electric heating just a few substitutes.

If you plan on buying a heater, it’s best to do some research into energy consumption.

While you are at it, you should check if you’re getting a good deal with your energy supplier.

The Australian Energy Regulator has some great online tools to help you compare the prices of different energy offers.

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OSTEOPATHY AWARENESS WEEK

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South Gippsland Therapy Centre cares about preventing your ongoing pains.

Osteopath Dr Lachlan Chisholm has been a valued member of the South Gippsland Therapy Centre for five years.

Dr Chisholm works with the patient to develop pain management strategies that fit their lifestyle needs.

Osteopathy takes a holistic approach to treatment, looking at all parts of the body that could be contributing to your pain.

Dr. Chisholm treats both chronic and acute musculoskeletal injuries, which include lower back and neck.

“People come to see me for all kinds of complaints, some can recover quite quickly and only need a small number of treatments, but others I am helping maintain the complaint with long term osteopathic treatment and management,” he said.

“It is about maintaining overall function, the strength of the body and working with the patient to identify how their lifestyle impacts pain management.

“The treatment can be gentle and uses the body’s own self healing mechanisms. The idea is to guide the body back to functioning naturally.”

Dr Chisholm is a former Leongatha local, having completed his schooling at the South Coast

based clinic and a clinic in Melbourne, so patients have the opportunity to see him a couple of days a week.

Dr Chisholm said he enjoys returning home and being able to treat patients rurally.

“It’s always nice to come home and I relate to the people here,” he said.

“I pride myself on having a relationship with the patients. The patient needs to be aware that you care about their needs.”

Doctors can refer patients to an osteopath, but this is not always necessary. Osteopaths may also refer patients to local GPs. Lachlan frequently returns to study to keep up to date with modern practices.

At the moment he is able to treat children and adults, but would like to extend his services to treat babies in the future.

“I’ll be looking to be able to treat babies within the next 12 months. It is something I have been interested in learning,” he said.

“As an osteopath, you are always looking for ways to improve your knowledge and skills.”

South Gippsland Therapy Centre is open from 9am to 7pm Monday through Wednesday, and 9am to 6pm Thursday through Friday.

Bookings can be made online or by calling 5662 5225.

QUALITY TREATMENT: Dsteopath Dr Lachlan Chisholm is an expert in pain management.

Time to say well done It is estimated that over 80 percent of AusNOW is the time to thank your local tralians will experience lower back pain at some osteopath.

Osteopathy Awareness Week falls between April 14 and 20 each year.

The impact of this week is truly astonishing with associations, members and osteopaths across the globe actively promoting osteopathy.

The week is an opportunity to constructively tell the story of how important osteopathy is and how it contributes to global healthcare.

Osteopathy is now ranked as one of the fastest growing healthcare professions in Australia and is showing no signs of slowing down.

Osteopaths are allied health professionals who offer patient centred approaches, recognising the link between the structure of the body and the way it functions.

Osteopaths focus on the way the skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves, circulation, connective tissue and internal organs function as a holistic unit.

Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints seen by healthcare professionals.

point in their lives.

Lower back pain may be acute or chronic, and it can range from mild and annoying to severe and debilitating.

Your osteopath can devise a strategy of treatment that takes your whole musculoskeletal system into account.

Osteopathy encourages you to take responsibility for your own long term health and wellbeing.

Osteopaths can help you find out which lifestyle and environmental factors may be contributing to your condition.

These may include poor posture, stress or the need for ergonomic furniture You may be prescribe physical exercises so you can become empowered in managing your Osteopaths take a holistic approach to find the source of your ongoing aches and pains. body’s health and function in daily life.

The driving consideration in osteopathic treatOsteopaths combine the results of multiple istered practitioners who complete minimum acment planning is patient need and anticipated paclinical tests to develop a working diagnosis and credited university training in anatomy, physioltient benefit. ogy, pathology, general healthcare diagnosis and Osteopaths can refer you for imaging and oth- clinical management plan.

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There is an undercover outdoor area that takes in your back paddocks and the farmland beyond, it’s private and picturesque. The land is ideal for some horses, sheep or other agricultural interests.

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The home is immaculate, offering a beautifully re-furbished galley style kitchen. It is light and bright, finished in crisp white cabinetry with contrasting black Caesar stone benchtops and polishedsilver fittings. All new appliances, gas cook top, rangehood, double draw dishwasher and an electric wall oven, compliment the décor of this stunning kitchen.

Sticking with tradition, the three large bedrooms, all with built in robes, formal loungeroom, and formal dining room, all maintain the appeal of the era in which this home was originally built. Boasting high ceilings, double hung timber windows, ornate pelmets, double etched glass doorways, polished timber floors boards and a bricked fireplace complete with

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The home has been cleverly built on the block, capturing all the glorious sunlight through very large windows.

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Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Young Frankenstein to deliver the laughs

LEONGATHA Lyric Theatre’s latest production Young Frankenstein stars Adrian Darakia who has danced his way from his brilliant portrayal of the charming Bert in Lyric’s Mary Poppins to the lead role as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein.

Dancing may well be his passion having studied at Melbourne’s Dance Factory and Spectrum and working as a professional dancer in the city but he is a pretty handy singer too.

Adrian tried to tell The Star last Wednesday, “He wasn’t born to sing” but after releasing his self composed song on YouTube recently, One way in Warragul that attracted some 17,000 hits in the first week Adrian may just have been a tad humble.

He did live locally for a time when his father Jim Forbes was mayor of the South Gippsland Shire around 2000 but he now resides in Warragul and felt passionate enough about the unpopular one way road system proposed for the town that he wanted to sing about it.

LEAD ROLE: Adrian Darakia is looking Adrian said it has been played on ABC forward to opening night of Young Franken- Gippsland radio, Hit FM and the song has been featured on a Win TV segment. stein in Leongatha.

He has plans to write more songs in future and it is a career he would like to pursue but in the meantime he is flat out rehearsing for Young Frankenstein.

No stranger to theatre Adrian started out in school productions in his primary school years and at age 13 joined the chorus in Wonthaggi’s Kids on Broadway and by 15 he was in Me and My Girl and he said from that point on he was hooked on musical theatre.

At age 16 in 2004 he played the lead role in Two weeks with the Queen and was in Lyric’s Hairspray and last year played Hugo in Foster theatre company FAMDA’s Vicar of Dibley.

Adrian said he is thrilled to be back with Lyric and is really enjoying the laughter and fun the cast has at every rehearsal.

“We definitely work hard with director Daniel Lawrie and he is so open to new ideas and takes our suggestions on board.

“But it is such a hilarious show that I look forward to every rehearsal. The production is moving along really well but we do still have a lot of hard work ahead.

“Leongatha Lyric Theatre company, it is just the friendliest company and it is a very positive

Rehearsals are in full swing for Young Frankenstein for Adrian Darakia and Scott Lawrence. social experience.

“The cast has really gelled and we are one big family and while I can’t wait till opening night at the same time I don’t want it to come as it all ends so quickly and I am having the best time.”

Young Frankenstein will be staged at Mesley Hall in Leongatha and opens Friday, July 5 at 8pm and runs through to Saturday, July 20.

This electrifying adaptation of Mel Brooks’ monstrously funny film will is guaranteed to leave you in stitches.

Easter parade – artists’ showcase EASTER is almost here and leaves are turning russet tones of gold and red, and every shade in between. The fresh, new grass is springing up everywhere, and long autumn shadows play across our beautiful South Gippsland hills.

To celebrate this lovely time of year, Di and John Koenders will be holding an exhibition of their latest works entitled – Easter Parade.

Their exhibition will start on Good Friday, April 19 and will be open daily from 11am to 5pm, until Sunday, April 28 (including all public holidays and Easter days).

The venue is Mayfield Gallery – their studio/gallery in the beautiful Strzelecki Ranges at Arawata. This historic property is nestled under 100 year old oaks and cypresses, and boasts an old-world cottage garden. Fountains line the EASTER ART: Mayfield Gallery artist John long driveway, and peacocks parade through the Koenders putting the final brushes strokes to orchard and gardens. his Easter art exhibition.

The gallery is full of character and ambience

and reveals a magnificent view through 40ft of panoramic windows to the Strzelecki Ranges beyond. Wild birds feed from its balconies and eagles soar high above the valley below.

A visit also gives you the opportunity to meet a relative of Vincent van Gogh. John is the great grand nephew of this amazing figure in the world of art. DVD’s of a documentary concerning Di and John’s “journey of discovery” to walk in Vincent’s footsteps are available at the gallery.

Many interesting and different subjects are covered in this exhibition.

John’s oils include nostalgic scenes of Venice, sailing ships in wild seas, faithful Clydesdales working the land, misty riverbeds and towering gums, and many others too numerous to mention.

His watercolours are also a favourite with clients, and many historic scenes adorn the walls at “Mayfield” – both local and further afield.

Di has been working on some lifelike pastels of native animals from sugar-gliders to koalas, and her finely detailed gouache paintings of blue

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wrens, parrots and garden birds are a delight to behold.

She also has completed many new oils, including majestic wedge-tailed eagles, haunting barn owls, our iconic kookaburras, glowing blue wrens, bright and beautiful rosellas and ducks.

Another popular facet of their work is private commissions.

People who may wish to immortalise their property, family members, or a favourite pet – are all subjects requested by clients.

Should you wish to acquire one of their beautiful works – you have the benefit of buying direct from the artists – who are always happy to have a chat with visitors, and offer a cup of tea or coffee, or a chilled glass of wine, real country hospitality.

Di and John have had illustrious careers in art – spanning more than 40 years. Awards and accolades – clients such as HRH Princess Anne, the Sultan of Brunei, Prime Ministers and Premiers, and many celebrities – possess their paintings.

Their love of art and their joy in painting shines through their works, and they love meeting the people who make their work worthwhile.

Beautiful Giclee prints of Di and John’s work are on sale at the gallery, at very affordable prices and there are also DVD’s available of the documentary made concerning John’s ancestry. Being the great grand nephew of Vincent van Gogh.

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LOCALS GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH KAVISHA

THE Inverloch anglers club usually re- her they had to break out every chair they had verberates to the sounds of people telling available.

Once again they were treated to a performance yarns about the ones that got away and that encompassed meaningful songs and stories of the ones that they landed in the boat.

The other week friends of the club and members told no stories; instead they just listened and enjoyed the enchanting music of Australian renowned folk songstress, Kavisha.

The Aria award winning performer is no stranger to the district and when news broke that the club was hosting an intimate night with

INTIMATE PERORMANCE: Accomplished performer, Kavisha, treated a packed Inverloch angling club audience to a first class performance. Photo: Valdo Michalangeli.

Choral master class opportunity

RENOWNED choral educator, musical director and conductor and creator of The Choir of Hard Knocks Dr. Jonathon Welch will be bringing his unique talents to South Gippsland on April 27 and 28.

Dr Welch will be conducting a Choral Master Class Workshop weekend at The Hub, Inverloch.

This rare opportunity to work with and learn from Jonathon will draw choirs and individuals from Bass Coast and South Gippsland for Sing South Gippsland 2019.

The previous SSG’s were hosted in Foster with guest conductors, Stephen Leek and the late

Richard Gill.

It is said there is no other group activity where individuals stand shoulder to shoulder, focussing as one and breathing in unison - the outcome is magical.

You can be part of this magic when the weekend culminates in a concert featuring performances by participating choral groups with a Massed Chorale Finale conducted by Dr Welch.

The concert in The Hub, Inverloch commences at 3pm on Sunday, April 28.

Tickets are $20 (children free) and can be purchased at the door or at www.trybooking.com/ BBGJM

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Drawing on her rich Mediterranean heritage she performed contemporary songs with haunting melody and lyrical depth.

The ingredients of Kavisha’s original songs included humour, poetry, social justice and the spiritual.

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Ireland .... it’s just like the movies

By Peter Chapman

IT MIGHT seem a little strange, but my decision to do a self-drive tour of Ireland was inspired from watching movies centred on the shamrock isle.

They always revealed beautiful scenery, picturesque boutique hotels and friendly Irish pubs.

As I watched I envisaged myself joining in on a song or two while downing a pint of Guinness at McMurphy’s corner pub.

Adding to my views of Ireland was the fact that I have always enjoyed the company of the Irish easily warming to their humour and yarns.

The chance to make the trip finally came up via a decision to book a 14 day Baltic Sea cruise out of Southampton.

The wife rightly said we can’t go all the way to England and just jump on a cruise ship, we need to combine something with it.

So the decision was made that we’d spend a week touring Ireland and we’d hire a small car for the trek.

Now if you know nothing about Ireland, and to tell the absolute truth I didn’t, it’s best not to just look at a map and say to yourself it doesn’t look that far from town to town.

At first the idea was to stay in Dublin for a few nights then head north taking in the likes of Glasgow, the Giant’s Causeway and then slide down the coast coming across through Kilkenny and back to where we started.

All this was planned for just seven days. Fortunately sanity prevailed and instead we decided to only concentrate on the southern parts of Ireland.

We didn’t want to just drive around looking out the car window.

After arriving at Dublin Airport we picked up our hire car and headed towards our accommodation in the city.

Mistake one was that we didn’t choose a car with a GPS instead deciding to wait a few days and get a SIM for the phone to use as our guidance system.

That decision cost us a frustrating three hours as we circled Dublin’s maze of one way streets searching for our hotel.

I don’t like admitting it, but it was my decision not to go with the car GPS a fact I was reminded off more than a few times.

We stayed at the Dawson Hotel and Spa in

Dawson Street which we found a convenient location from which to walk around the city.

The room was small, but clean and the only issue was that we were on the second floor and there was no lift, just a strong doorman to carry your bags upstairs, A trip advisor tip to take the free walking tour in Dublin proved a winner the next day.

A young university student with a wonderful knowledge of the city was our guide and for almost four hours he told us some fascinating stories about the history of the city.

To go on the tour all you need to do is to turn up at Dublin Town Square before 12 noon and join a group. The guides make their money from tips and there were plenty who reached into their pockets at the end of the walk.

My mother taught me the famous Irish song “In Dublin’s Fair City” when I was just five year’s old and I have been bringing it out as part of my entertainment repertoire ever since. Mind you it’s a very small and limited repertoire.

So I was delighted to see our final stop on the walking tour was in front of the Molly Malone statue.

Of course as any Aussie knows you never let a chance go by, so I launched into the song and to my pleasant surprise had the entire street singing along with me.

I loved it and even the wife joined in for the chorus.

There are plenty of bars and restaurants in Dublin ranging from Michelin Star credentialed to the cheap bistros at the many local pubs.

We found Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse and Grill just down the road from our hotel and enjoyed a special night out.

Unfortunately the budget didn’t allow us to return, but if you spoil yourself every night it doesn’t seem so special when you do.

Day one on the road took us across Ireland to the seaport of Doolin.

We booked in at a recently built B&B, Egan’s Wild Atlantic View.

The host, who happened to be the Ireland Fly Fishing Champion, was great, the room was first class and the breakfast made to perfection. It’s a big recommendation from us.

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It sits opposite the national park and in the morning we grabbed a free bike from the hotel and went for a pleasant slow two hour cycle.

The only dampener on this stop was the pub food next to the hotel was a meal we should have missed.

Stay at the hotel by all means, but find a good restaurant in town to dine out at is our advice.

My wife had one wish for our Ireland tour and that was to stay one night in a castle.

That’s why we booked our next stop at the Waterford Castle.

Unfortunately the castle has only a few rooms and we were shovelled off to a block of units on the estate.

The unit was good, but it wasn’t a castle.

As a keen punter I found a steeple chase meeting at Wexford to call in before we said goodbye to Ireland. Fortunately the luck of the Irish prevailed and a 10/1 winner helped pay for all our

petrol and a few pints of Guinness.

To sum it up the few disappointments we had on our whistle stop self-drive tour were overshadowed by many highlights and if we had our time over again we’d do the same, except this time we’d find a real castle to stay in, ghosts and all.

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Farm World

Exhibitors report strong interest GRACE GRIFFITH DRY and challenging conditions for many South Gippsland farmers did not damper their spirits or interest at this year’s Farm World, with thousands of farmers and their families flocking to be a part of the action.

This year marked 52 years of Farm World tradition - now Victoria’s premier regional agricultural event – and it did not disappoint, boasting the latest in technology and equipment, tractors, livestock, workshops, food experiences, camel rides, a new equestrian addition to the program and so much more.

‘Love our Farmers’ was the 2019 theme, which Nicola Pero of Lardner Park said is a notion we should remember every day so we can all continue to appreciate and enjoy the fruits of our farmer’s labour, along with their dairy, meat and vegetables.

Tim Marriott from Marriotts MPE said it had been busier than he had anticipated for the first day of the event, especially in light of drought conditions across the region.

“We’ve had lots of enquiries. It’s been a great opening day,” he said.

According to Mr Marriott, quad bikes, sideby-side vehicles and motorbikes were selling well, with thousands of dollars of savings on select vehicles.

Tim Burgess from Gendore said a great range was available this year, catering to hobby farmers right through to contractors, with the event bigger and better than previous years.

“Hay and silage feed outs, as well as seed drills, have been going extremely well,” Mr Burgess said.

Despite bushfires across the State, the price of grain on the rise and people still looking to the skies for rain, Gendore’s Mark Hanneysee said “we’ve sold as much as usual – animals still need to eat.”

“Farming is long term gambling. I call myself a professional gambler,” Mr Hanneysee laughed.

Many farmers were also taking the opportunity to get a free health check with Farmer Health, an initiative funded by Agriculture Victoria.

Farmer Health spokesperson, Cecilia Fitzgerald, said the check involved an overall lifestyle assessment, mental health and wellbeing check, along with a physical assessment.

“We’ve seen the usual things, including stress.

What we know is there is a lot of pressure due to dry conditions which is having an impact on the health of many farmers,” she said.

“While they have a lot to worry about, they can’t be productive if they don’t have their health.”

Meanwhile, The National’s stand was a hub of activity, attracting significant attention with their petition to advocate increased penalties for animal activists.

According to Peter Walsh, leader of the Nationals, people who saw the petition had no hesitation in signing it.

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FARM WORLD: bigger and better again this year, with hundreds of stallholders, thousands of spectators and an abundance of activities for the whole family.

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Farming Insight Bounty helps in control of wild dogs and foxes THE Victorian Government’s fox and times as there have been scheduling changes for wild dog bounty will continue to run 2019 due to public holidays.

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Appointments should be made by calling the Agriculture Victoria Customer Service Centre on 136 186.

Foxes and wild dogs require ongoing management from all private and public land managers.

Agriculture Victoria supports an integrated approach, utilising a range of management practices to manage fox numbers, of which the bounty is a part.

For full details on bounty collection times and locations, terms and conditions, and frequently asked questions, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/ bounty or call the Customer Service Centre on 136 186.

How to slow the increase of snails EFFECTIVE snail management requires careful monitoring of snail activity, weather conditions and soil moisture, together with the use of multiple control options.

These were among the key messages delivered by research scientist Michael Nash at a recent series of snail and slug management workshops in western Victoria attended by 140 growers and service providers.

Dr Nash explained that soil management practices that help conserve moisture can also lead to increased snail populations.

“If you’re a good farmer, you’re going to have snails,” he said.

“The first step is knowing which species you have in your paddock. All species are different ecologically and so their management is slightly different.”

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However, they will not lay eggs if there is a chance the eggs will dehydrate due to low soil moisture,” he said.

“A great rule of thumb is to squeeze snails to see if they are juicy and ready to take baits. If they are pasty and not hydrated, they are not active enough to take bait.”

Dr Nash said that in very dry years, snails can skip the egg-laying process and go into ‘hibernation’ (aestivation) until the following year.

“Adult snails are great survivors and will only lay eggs when conditions are suitable,” he said.

Dr Nash suggested growers should bait a small area to determine if snails will feed on pellets before baiting a whole paddock.

He reminded growers to carefully follow label advice and ensure that withholding periods are observed as some baiting products cannot be applied whilst stock are grazing the treated area.

Cattle numbers up, but quality down Quality declined, with a larger proportion THERE were approximately 2800 export and 350 young cattle penned, rep- lacking finish, while there was still an excellent resenting an increase of 380 head week selection of prime cattle on offer.

Trade cattle sold mostly firm, with some on week. sales a little dearer. Grown steers and bull-

The usual buying group was present and op- ocks eased5c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers erating in a cheaper market. sold firm. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers eased 17c and the crossbred portion 10c/kg, with quality an issue.

The cows held a larger proportion of poor light weights and eased 5c to 14c/kg for most, while heavy bulls sold generally firm.

Vealers sold from 200c to 326c/kg. Yearling trade steers made from 250c to 284c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold from 245c to 282c after a top of 307c/kg. Grown steers made from 265c to 297c/kg. Bullocks sold from 275c to 311c/kg.

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Dr Nash said cheap bran-based pellets are not sufficient to drive down snail numbers and cultural and biological controls, such as cabling or rolling, are also needed.

“You will always have a snail problem if you rely on bait alone,” he said.

“Growers also need to be aware that different baits will break down at different rates depending on moisture and temperature.”

Dr Nash recommended baiting in autumn when snails are actively feeding, but before they lay eggs. He said egg-laying could occur in March or as late as the end of May, depending on the season.

Dr Nash advised growers to monitor weather conditions, including dew and humidity, and soil moisture, before making decisions on baiting.

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“We will continue to be collecting until the end of October, which is consistent with previous years,” he said.

Eligible participants can submit entire fox scalps for a $10 reward and entire wild dog skin pieces for a $120 reward during scheduled collection times.

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640.0kg 227.0 $1452.80 705.0kg 222.0 $1656.10 695.0kg 222.0 $1542.90 665.0kg 222.0 1476.30 693.8kg 222.0 $1540.13 675.0kg 222.0 $1498.50 770.0kg 775.0kg 665.0kg 675.0kg 945.0kg 910.0kg

240.6 237.6 230.6 230.0 229.6 228.6

$1852.62 $1841.40 $1533.49 $1552.50 $2169.72 $2080.26

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Farming Insight World first for carbon storage WGCMA partnerships and engagement A HALLORA farm is the first in the world to be eligible for soil credits under the Paris programs coordinator Tony Gardner said deep soil core samples from the demonstration plots showed a Agreement. massive increase in soil carbon.

The carbon credits were issued to Niels and Marja Olsen and the Grounds Keeping Carbon Project for capturing and storing carbon in the soil on their farm.

The carbon credits were the first issued for a soil carbon project under the Emissions Reduction Fund.

The project showcases the work of the SoilKee Pasture Renovator, which combines aeration, top dressing, green manuring and mixed species seeding, to improve pasture and build soil carbon.

The carbon credits were hailed as a breakthrough by the Chair of the Clean Energy Regulation, David Parker. He described the project as a beacon of innovation, calling it “a triple win in aiding international efforts to address climate resilience, improving soil health and food productivity, and the bottom line for farmers.”

As part of its Healthy Soils Sustainable Farms program, West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (WGCMA) ran a three-year SoilKee demonstration on the Buffalo farm of Madeline Buckley and Ross Batten.

“It is exciting to see the work at the Olsens’ farm has resulted in the world’s first ever carbon credits for a soil carbon project and, importantly, it has demonstrated a new technology that could have such a significant impact for farmers and the environment,” Mr Gardner said.

Sequestering carbon in the soil not only benefits pastures, but can reduce the use of fertilisers and improve water holding capacity, which impacts on the health of waterways.

Increasing the amount of carbon captured in the soil has the potential to increase farm profitability, while contributing the equivalent of a forest worth of trees to environmental health.

Mr Gardner said the WGCMA continued to work with local farmers to improve profitability and productivity.

“In June this year, we are hosting the Gippsland Climate Risk in Agriculture 2019 Conference, examining climate change and what it means for farmers.

This will cover topics from building farm resilience through to carbon farming opportunities,” he said.

GROUND BREAKING: Ross Batten and Tony Gardner of West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority with Niels Olsen, and the SoilKee Pasture Renovator on the demonstration plot at Mr Batten’s Buffalo farm.

For more information on the Soil Carbon Details of the Gippsland Climate Risk in AgFarming Project, visit https://www.bootstrap.net. riculture 2019 Conference are available on the au/carbonfarming.

Events Calendar at www.wgcma.vic.gov.au.

Aaron inspires farmers through hardship AARON Thomas reckons he wouldn’t be here today if he wasn’t a dairy farmer.

Having suffered a serious mental health breakdown and endured the ravages of alcoholism, Aaron is now back on his feet and keen to share his story with other farmers who may be struggling through difficult times.

“It’s about one person reading an article or hearing my story and them going to seek help,” he said.

“If that could happen, it would be the greatest thing that could come of all this – more even than getting my health and life back.”

Aaron’s health and life were both almost gone when he collapsed

on January 20, 2017 at the Binginwarri farm he managed for Won Wron dairy farmers Paul and Lisa Mumford.

From the moment that Paul bundled Aaron in his car and drove him to hospital, he was literally on the road to recovery from a decades-long spiral of depression and anxiety that started with a sometimes traumatic upbringing and ended with him drinking a slab and a half of beer each day.

“Everyone looking in thought I was kicking goals, smashing it, looking unstoppable. I was a finalist for Weekly Times farmer of the year, people thought I was flying.

But it was all fake and it was exhausting keeping it all up,” Aaron said.

With his partner and children moving out

BACK ON FARM: Aaron Thomas experienced a mental health breakdown and alcoholism, but has returned to dairy farming. of the house, a drought starting to bite and his drinking increasing, Aaron’s priority was maintaining a façade of normality.

“I have always been house proud and like gardening so I thought if I kept the garden look-

ing sweet, then no one would ask questions I didn’t want answered,” he said.

Eventually though, the façade started to crumble as the emotional toll and physical exhaustion combined to bring Aaron to the point

of collapse.

“I was on the grog big time - a functioning alcoholic. I was drinking through the day to the point that I was blind by the time I finished milking,” he said.

“There were even times when I skipped af-

ternoon milking because I just couldn’t get out of bed. I couldn’t face things.”

Inevitably the walls of deceit that Aaron built collapsed and brought him down with them.

From the time Paul took him to hospital

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Big yarding for pre Easter sale

By South Gippsland Stock Agents Association AGENTS originally drew for a yarding of 5000 store cattle at last Thursday’s store sale at Leongatha.

With the large volume predicted and an easier fat market yarding of over 3000 cattle the day prior some producers held off sending their stock as well as some being unable to get transport a lot of carriers were fully booked.

Still over 4000 head came forward with 2250 steers, 1450 heifers, 300 cows and calves, and springers being presented.

Quality was again very mixed but there was some outstanding drafts of grown cattle and weaners offered as well as the usual lines of dairy cross cattle with some cattle showing signs of the tough season.

Generally the market held up well considering the large numbers and the continuing dry and no real forecast of rain.

The best of heavy steers and the top lines of angus steer weaners held firm with most of the other steers and heifers selling at cheaper rates of $20 $50 easier.

The cow and calf section couldn’t sustain the previous markets improvements with most outfits only making their splitting values .

All of the regular export and domestic feedlot buyers attended and purchased a good percentage of the yarding with all the other purchases remaining in the local district.

A reminder that there will be no store sale on April 25 due to the Anzac Day public holiday and will resume on May 9.

Thursday, April 11

Steers: R. & C. Jackson, 11 Ang, 2yo, 570kg @ $3.16, $1800. M. & D. Dunn, 23 Ang, 2yo, 550kg @ 309c, $1700; 16 Ang, 2yo, 488kg @ 313c, $1530. O’Loughlin Pastoral, 21 Ang, 18mth, 481kg @ 303c, $1460; 16 Ang, 16mths, 457kg @ 299c, $1370. B. & S. Jones, 15 Ang, 18mths, 481kg @ 276c, $1330; 11 Ang, 18mths, 451kg @ 301c, $1360. Kooraman Angus, 5 Red Ang, 18mths, 456kg @ $3.22, $1470. L. & L. Osbourne, 18 Ang, 18mths, 455kg @ 316c, $1440. Mabu P/L, 10 Ang, 20mths, 428kg @ $2.89, $1240. P. & D. Jackson, 14 Ang, 18mths, 422kg @ 308c, $1300. Dunorkey Nominees, 19 Ang, 18mths, 414kg @ $3.06, $1270. R. & E. Gloster, 18 Ang, 18mths, 404kg @ 284c, $1150. K., K. & M. Brislin, 6 H’ford,

14mths, 401kg @ 301c, $1210. Von Pace, 28 Ang, 18mths, 372kg @ 325c, $1210. D. Johnston, 10 Ang, 12mths, 357kg @ 311c, $1110. T. Miller, 17 Ang, 10-12mths, 351kg @ $3.13, $1100; 16 Ang, 10-12mths, 306kg @ $2.97, $910. I. & N. King, 11 Char, 12mths, 341kg @ 299c, $1020. P. Mattern, 12 Char, 12mths, 340kg @ 291c, $990. U. Mahne, 5 Speckle Park, 10mths, 340kg @ $2.88, $980. G. & J. Tuckett, 30 Ang, 14mths, 332kg @ $3.16, $1050.

C.J. Pendergast, 180 ang, 10mths, 280kg @ $3.44, $965. M. & H. Johns, 88 Ang, 5mths @ $633.

Heifers: R. & C. Jenning, 11 Char, 16-18mths, 448kg @ 225c, $1010; 14 Char, 16-18mths, 376kg @ 276c, $1040. D. & S. King, 10 Ang, 2yo, 434kg @ 264c, $1150. Lowanna Properties, 14 Ang, 2yo, 395kg @ 265c, $1050. R. Crooke, 9 Ang, 1618mths, 373kg @ 252c, $940. S. & N. Cannon, 12 ang, 16-18mths, 363kg @ 256c, $930. M.D. Lee, 16 AA & BB, 16-18mths, 350kg @ 251c, $880; 18 AA & BB, 16-18mths, 336kg @ 254c, $855. T. & J. Christenson, 20 AA & BB, 16-18mths, 330kg @ 253c, $835. C. Ford, 24 ang, 16-18mths, 322kg @ 262c, $845. M. & M. Scanlon, 65 Ang, 12mths, 300kg @ $2.66, $798. C.J. Pendergast, 155 Ang, 10mths, 271kg @ $2.78, $753. M. & H. Johns, 84 Ang, 5mths @ $486.

until today, Aaron has endured physical and mental withdrawal from alcohol, the confronting path of dealing with his past and the shame of how he treated the Mumfords. It’s the last of these that is his hardest cross to bear.

“I had an incredible feeling of guilt for what I perceived I had done to Paul and Lisa,” he said.

Asked how important Paul and Lisa have been in bringing him back from the brink, Aaron’s normally swift flow of words dries up and tears well in his eyes.

“Thinking about that gets me all the time…if it wasn’t for them, I’d be dead,” he said.

“They don’t just talk, they walk the walk. The proof is in the pudding with what they have done for me. The only way I can repay them is to run this place the best way I can.”

When Aaron’s life collapsed, the Mumfords moved him back to the home farm, sending another farm employee, Damian “Dubba” Becker, to Binginwarri as the new manager. The swap has worked for both men, as well as Paul and Lisa.

Finding an outcome that looked after the farm business as well as the people in it was always at the forefront of Paul and Lisa’s thinking.

“We’ve always looked at the people who worked in our business as very important to achieving happiness for everybody,” Paul said.

“There was no way known that Lisa or myself was going to throw someone out on their ear when they were dealing with those sort of issues.

That’s not good business and it’s not good humanity.”

Aaron now runs day to day operations on the Won Wron farm while Paul deals with his offfarm workload as United Dairyfarmers of Victoria president.

Despite Aaron’s “implosion” of the Binginwarri farm business, the Mumfords always saw the welfare of those under their care as just as important as the bank balance.

“We’re proud because it also assisted Dubba towards his future. All this chaos and turmoil was extreme at the time, but it has all worked out,” Paul said.

“Maybe there’s also pride that we achieved that marriage between what was best for the business and best for the people in it. But there was also a whole lot of heartache on the way.”

That heartache is still with Aaron as, strand by strand, he has pulled the threads of his life back together.

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Position Vacancies Bass Coast Health Bass Coast Health is seeking applications for the following positions:

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BUILDING SURVEYOR AND BUILDING INSPECTOR An exciting opportunity is available for a Building Surveyor and Building Inspector to join our busy regional building surveying and consultancy practice based in the South Gippsland and Phillip Island Region. Gippsland Building Approvals (GBA) provides building regulation consultancy and building permits Victoria wide.

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Chapman carves a successful future

By Grace Griffith

Butchery, is ‘carving it up’ when it comes to successful business.

Located in the industrial estate in InverMARK Chapman, loch, the store was just a tin shed when Mr owner of ChapChapman purchased it man’s Free Range four years ago.

After a lot of love and labour, the business is thriving, stocking an abundance of local produce; Annie’s Angus beef is sourced from Archies Creek, lamb from Koonwarra and pork from Otway Ranges.

“We do everything from scratch. We buy whole carcasses in and break them all down here,” Mr Chapman said.

A variety of sausages with spices and flavour to make your mouth water are all made in store – and fresh, quality steaks and chicken products are sliced and prepared daily.

To get to this point in his business though has been a journey - one that emphasises good customer service.

“Being in the inMEAT MARK: Mark Chapman’s 20 years of butchering experience led him to start his dustrial estate, peoown prosperous business selling local meat ple physically have to come out to me to buy products to local people. their meat,” Mr Chapman said.

“Building up the business comes with Phone 5662 4777 having a good product and good service– We are hiring a new people come back for that.”

Not only does Mr We are looking for a fully qualified hairdresser Chapman bring excelwho loves hairdressing. You must also be lent customer service to confident in ALL aspects of hairdressing. the table, but he also ofWe are looking for someone who will be fers 20 years of butchercommitted to our team and clients, who is reliable,

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As a salon we will offer you a great team environment, where you feel appreciated and respected. On-going education and support.

If you feel this position would suit you please email a resume and a short cover letter to: hairbairs@hotmail.com

ing experience.

“There was an apprenticeship going when I as coming out of school so I jumped onto the apprenticeship with Wonthaggi Meats,” he said.

Twenty years on, Mr Chapman says it’s rewarding to see how far he has come, despite the business demanding a great deal of his time.

“I’ve created a good lifestyle for me and my wife. My wife is a hairdresser from home, so we are able to alternate days to be with our two kids,” he said.

“To see where it is now, with three staff under my belt, it’s going really well.”

Another secret to the success of the business is both stocking local products and supporting local businesses.

“Locals support us and we support them,” Mr Chapman said.

For those interested in butchering, Mr Chapman recommended seeking an apprenticeship like his recent apprentice, Ange Utano.

While it may be a challenging job at times, it goes to show perseverance and commitment to customers and locals pays off.

With Easter just around the corner, Mr Chapman and employees are gearing up for their biggest day of the year – Easter Saturday.

situations vacant FARM hand / milker, full time, wanted on Middle Tarwin farm.

Must have experience.

Please phone Peter for enquiries 0437-000691.

Timber Yard/Driver Position Capeview M10 - Tarwin The Capeview Hardware – Mitre 10 store in Tarwin is looking for a Timber Yard/Driver Team Member. You will be required to offer enthusiasm, passion to excel and have exceptional customer service abilities. A rigid truck licence and a forklift licence are pre-requisites for this soughtafter position.

To be successful in this position you must: • Hold a construction induction white/red card • Have an up to date rigid truck licence • Have an up to date forklift licence • Have an approachable and friendly nature • Have strong customer focus • Computer experience • Be team orientated Knowledge of timber and timber products will be an advantage.

If you believe you have the qualities we are looking for, you are invited to apply in writing to: Rod Van der Kolk, Store Manager, Capeview Mitre10, 37 River Drive Lower Tarwin, Lower Tarwin, Vic 3956, or by email: rod.vanderkolk@cv-m10.com.au Expressions of interest for this position close on Friday 3rd May 2019.

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TOOTELL - HEATH 19-4-87 Happy 32 H 32nd d Birthday darling.

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in memoriam CAFARELLA - Angela.

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BULLOCH (nee Western) Helen Gertrude.

13.9.1934 - 8.4.2019 Aged 84.

Late of Mt Gravatt, Qld and Inverloch.

Dearly loved wife of Allan (dec).

Dearly loved by David and Lorna, Ian and Kerry, Lyndal and George.

A wonderful Grandma to her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Eldest daughter of Jack and Vera Western (both dec).

Loved and loving sister of Shirley and Vern, John and Doreen, Dorothy and Neil, Christine and JP. Loving Auntie Helen of her nieces and nephews and their families.

Kind, caring and a wonderful reader of stories to three generations.

The Lord Bless You and Keep You. CARMICHAEL - Peter Niven.

2.9.1932 - 4.4.2019 Formerly of Dumbalk East, Buffalo, Giro Station, Gloucester and late of Forster.

A larrikin and a gentleman.

Loved by many.

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FOSTER Robert Joseph (Joe).

August 6, 1942.

Passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 in the Korumburra Hospital.

Husband of Val. Father of Robert, Susan and Bryan (dec).

Grandfather of Corey, Kristy, Jake and Shannen.

Great Grandfather of Hannah, Marli, Sadie, Jaspa and Arbie.

Gone camping in the sky.

Please see Herald Sun for Funeral details.

RINTOULE - Brian Phillip.

Passed away on April 9, 2019.

Loved Son-in-Law of Max and Noel and brother-in-law of Craig.

A special smile a special face, And in our hearts a special place.

A tender thought that brings a silent tear, A silent wish that you were here.

MONTGOMERY - Ian Lesley.

21.9.1939 to 12.4.2019.

Passed away at Leongatha hospital.

You can rest now.

Love you, Karen xox.

RINTOULE - Brian Phillip.

Taken from us far too soon.

Loving husband to Mandy and cherished father to Shanna and Ellie, soon to be fatherin-law to Anthony.

Adored son to Les and Gladys. Brother to Wendy (dec), Daryl, Kerri, Neal, and Sue. Much loved son-inlaw to Max and Noel.

Brother-in-law to Vicki, Gary and Craig.

We love and miss you so much. How lucky we were to have you in our lives.

Loving memories will always be with us.

Dearly loved son of Les and Gladys.

Respected brother of Wendy (dec), Daryl, Kerri, Neal and Sue. Words cannot express our loss.

It was an honour to have you as our son.

We are so proud of all you achieved.

We will never forget your support and care over recent weeks.

Just to hear your voice one more time.

Love you forever - Mum and Dad. Loved brother of Daryl.

Brian, we had our disagreements as brothers do, but you will always be my brother.

Always in my heart, always missed.

No more waves from the truck windscreen on the road but I promise I’ll keep looking for that wave.

Love you mate and I am going to miss you.

Brother of Kerri.

Loved uncle of Emma and Bish, Brittany and Richard, James and Jess.

Sadly missed.

Loved brother of Neal and Sue, loved Uncle to Jordan, Curtis and Kristyn.

So many happy memories of growing up, hunting, camping and fishing.

As the years went by we didn’t spend as much time together as we should have, but you will always remain in our hearts and thoughts.

Miss you always and forever.

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We will miss you forever Brian.

RINTOULE - Brian Phillip.

Victoria State Emergency (VICSES) volunteers, management and staff wish to express their deepest sympathies to Brian’s family, friends and his fellow Leongatha VICSES members following his recent passing.

Brian was a dedicated member of the VICSES Leongatha Unit for more than 35 years and will be remembered for his tireless dedication and commitment to his community.

Rest in peace.

Anthony Costigan Regional Manager VICSES Bairnsdale.

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RINTOULE - Brian Phillip.

January 15, 1963 to April 9, 2019.

Passed away tragically at Koonwarra.

Loved Brother-in-Law of Vicki and Garry and Uncle to Laura and Grace.

A great human being always in our hearts.

Vale Brian.

RINTOULE - Brian.

It is with deep sadness that the VICSES Leongatha Unit acknowledge the sudden pasing of one of our longstanding crew members.

Brian, you will forever have our love, our respect and our deepest gratitude.

You were a dedicated, passionate, kindhearted and honourable man; a leader, a teacher and a much-loved member of our family.

We cannot begin to imagine our unit or our lives without you. Your smile lit up the room.

Your humour, your integrity, your wisdom and your compassion made us all richer for having known you. Our lives will never again be quite so bright.

You were the best of us Brian. We thank you for your 39 years of unwavering service to our community.Together, we will mourn your loss, celebrate your life, and honour your memory.

Vale Brian Rintoule.

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Our thoughts and love are with Mandy, Shanna Private Cremation. and Ellie.

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ENSURING THE WATER ALWAYS FLOWS

Water supply on close watch

LEONGATHA’S water supply continues to remain under scrutiny, as the system now sits at 53 percent capacity.

The system supplies residents and businesses in Leongatha, Leongatha South and Koonwarra.

South Gippsland Water’s managing director, Philippe du Plessis said, “With good rainfall last week and the week before, storage levels in all of our reservoirs remain constant.

“We are keeping a close eye on it as it’s a system that is quite quickly affected by dry weather conditions.”

Rainfall recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages from April 6

to 12 was Lance Creek 18mm, Ruby Creek 14mm, Deep Creek 21mm and Battery Creek 20mm.

Water storage levels are Lance Creek (Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape Paterson), 80 percent; Ruby Creek (Leongatha), 53 percent; Deep Creek (Foster), 81 percent; and Battery Creek (Fish Creek), 65 percent.

Permanent Water Saving Rules act as low level restrictions on water use around the home and garden.

Visit http://www.sgwater.com. au/services/water/permanent-watersaving-rules/ for more information.

Any customers who have questions or concerns regarding their water supply can contact South Gippsland Water on 1300 851 636.

Flower hides weed’s problem Century old pipes collapse A LARGE infestation of water hyacinth, a state prohibited weed, has been treated in Wonthaggi.

Agriculture Victoria biosecurity officers removed 195 plants from a pond in January.

“The infestation was spotted by a member of the public who reported it to Agriculture Victoria,” Agriculture Victoria biosecurity officer Alexandra Pattinson said.

Follow up inspections will continue for a number of years to monitor any regermination and treatment.

“Water hyacinth seed can survive for 20 years or longer, so it is extremely important the species is kept out of Victorian waterways to stop it spreading and to avoid permanent establishment in the environment,” Ms Pattison said.

Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) originates from Brazil and is extremely invasive. The plant can create thick mats on the water’s surface preventing light from penetrating the water and reducing oxygen levels, impacting on native aquatic species.

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For more information about water hyacinth and invasive plant management visit the On the job: workers repair the water main in Graham Street, Wonthaggi, when it burst earlier Agriculture Victoria in the year. website at www.agri- SOUTH Gippsland Water mer this pipe has had a sigManaging director Philippe culture.vic.gov.au or nifi cant number bursts and leak du Plessis said, “the corporacall the Customer Serv- will shortly begin works incidents and has been disrup- tion has been monitoring the ice Centre on 136 186. to replace a section of tive to reliable services and the performance of this section of the water main that runs businesses that operate in the pipe over recent years and following the performance of this along Graham Street in area.

The renewal works will see pipe over the past summer has Wonthaggi.

A public tender will open the existing 150mm diameter identified it as a key priority for WITH a region covering 4000 square kilofor the work which will involve cast iron pipe replaced with replacement.

“This project marks a signifmetres, ensuring quality water and wastewa- replacing a 530m long section 180mm diameter polyethylene icant investment into the Wonter supplies to 21 rural communities requires of the water main the length pipe.

Commencing mid to late thaggi water supply network a great deal of expertise, planning, manage- of Wonthaggi’s main shopping May, South Gippsland Water and the corporation’s commitstrip, from the roundabout at ment and adaptation. anticipates that much of the ment to deliver safe reliable In its current form, South Gippsland Waterhas Graham and McKenzie streets works will be done during the water supplies.” been servicing the region for almost 25 years and to the roundabout at Graham night, to limit disruption to Property owners and busia review, due for completion in coming months, and Billson streets.

Wonthaggi’s main shopping nesses in the immediate vicinwill inform planning for the next 25 years.

This work has been brought and business district. ity will be consulted and kept South Gippsland Water’s managing director forward following the high It is expected to take six to up to date throughout construcPhilippe du Plessis said, “It has been clear for number of bursts and leaks eight weeks to complete the tion and will be informed of any some time that current facilities are outdated and which have been experienced works, with works undertaken planned service disruption or in need of considerable investment to be fit for along Graham Street this past in the road reserve and footpath impacts to their properties. purpose for the long term.” summer. areas.

Any customers who have South Gippsland Water expects to have the reThe section of water main Once complete, South questions or concerns regardsults of the review by the end of the financial year. to be replaced is some 108 Gippsland Water will repair ing their water supply can conInformation updates will continue for staff, com- years old, originally installed and re-instate the roadway and tact South Gippsland Water’s munity and stakeholders as the process progress- in 1911. footpaths affected during con- friendly Customer Service es.

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Water hyacinth can be identified by its distinctive mauve flower and bulbous spongy stems.

“The flower is very attractive and so they are often used as ornamental plants. Most owners are unaware of the impact water hyacinth can have on waterways,” Ms Pattinson said.

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Breakers welcome new players

COMING off the back of a thrilling premiership win, the Bass Coast Breakers are excited for what’s ahead in the 2019 season.

For the past two seasons, the team has been led by coach Steve Kenny, who was an integral part of the Breakers’ success.

Steve has stepped down this year and the team has welcomed new coach Jason Mitchell.

Jason said the team would continue to strive for success in 2019, whilst upholding its core values of inclusivity and team spirit.

“We are hoping to retain numbers and introduce some of the Youth Girls from Inverloch, Phillip Island and other neighbouring clubs into our team. Creating that pathway for our young female footballers is a big priority. Inspiring these young players to keep improving is what keeps our team going,” he said.

“Of course, we are still looking to be competitive and hopefully make finals.”

As well as Mitchell, the team will be guided by assistant coach Sophie Bolding.

Sophie has played for the Breakers since its inception and now plays for the Southern Saints.

For the Breakers, the season is scheduled to start in late April, but a fixture is yet to be finalised.

Practice matches will be held against Mordialloc on April 7 and Murrumbeena on April 13.

The girls train on Tuesdays and Fridays at Dalyston, but play their home matches at recreation reserves across Bass Coast on Sundays.

This season, they also hope to play curtain raiser matches for the Seniors on Saturdays.

“We have spoken to the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition and we hoping to get a few games early on Saturdays if some of the teams have not filled their junior sides,” Breakers president Ella Angarane said.

TRAINING UNDERWAY: Bass Coast Breakers players Louise Parkes, Kelly O’Neill, Teresa Henderson, Cassie Willcocks, Cath Jukes and Ella Cargill were pictured at training with new coach Jason Mitchell and club president Ella Angarane recently. The Breakers train at the Dalyston Recreation Reserve.

“We are already looking to play on the Saturday when Phillip Island plays Tooradin, because Tooradin doesn’t have an U16s side. We want to build exposure for our team and better align with clubs that have Youth Girls.”

Ella said the Breakers will also be looking to hold another DonateLife fundraiser this year to

raise awareness for a great cause and continue to showcase women’s football.

There are still plenty of opportunities for women to join the side.

“We are a welcoming club and we do want to create pathways for women who have never played football before,” Ella said.

Ella also thanked the club’s major sponsors, which are pivotal to making football more accessible to all.

“We are grateful for our sponsors who allow us to provide a reasonable membership fee. We don’t want fees to be another reason for someone not to play,” she said.

Poowong under pressure

POOWONG ventured to Buln Buln on Saturday.

Buln Buln had first use of the ball out of the centre with no pressure or tackling on the runners.

Poowong paid dearly on the scoreboard.

With small ruckmen, everyone playing in the centre had to apply tackle pressure.

When the centre was changed in the last quarter, Poowong played its best football and kicked five goals and restricted Buln Buln.

Poowong kicked to the school end and started well with Trevor Hooker kicking the first goal from a free kick.

Unfortunately, Buln Buln came back with two quick goals by being hard at the ball from quick centre clearancesl.

Poowong managed a point.

Buln Buln kicked a point from a mark on the boundary and from a mark at centre half forward added another point two let offs for Poowong.

Buln Buln came back and added its third goal.

Poowong managed a goal off the ground by Michael Harris.

Poowong then had a snap which went out of bounds and from a free kick for dropping the ball added a point.

At quarter time, Buln Buln led 3.2 to Poowong 2.2.

The second quarter opened with Buln Buln kicking an early goal, followed by two points and one out of bounds.

Jack Hazendonk took a good mark and received a 50 metre penalty, which resulted in Poowong’s third goal.

The half time score was Buln Buln 7.5.47 to Poowong 3.2 20.

Hazendonk and Tommy Wyatt were working hard trying to get the ball forward but Buln Buln defence was strong whereas Poowong’s defence was continually under pressure from quick kicks into the forward line.

Poowong was late out but it was Buln Buln who kicked the first goal, Poowong added a goal from a hand ball to James Doria there fourth.

Unfortunately, Buln Buln added the next five goals with Poowong getting two late goals to Tom Wyatt and James Doria together with a couple of points from snaps.

Buln Buln had the game in their keeping at three quarter time leading by seven goals 13.7 85 to Poowong 6.7.43.

REACH: Poowong’s Michael Harris stretched to get hands to the ball ahead of his Buln Buln opponent.

Poowong changed its centre set up and looked a far better side than the first three quarters, but with Mitch Van t’ Hoff off since quarter time with concussion, it had limited bench numbers.

Buln Buln started off with a goal.

Tom Wyatt added a point from a running shot.

Buln Buln added another goal from a strong mark.

Jack Hazendonk then added a point before Trevor Hooker marked and kicked a goal.

Michael Harris added a point from the boundary before Trevor Hooker took another good mark and a goal.

Buln Buln added a goal before a pass from Jack Hazendonk out of the centre to Tom Wyatt, which resulted in goal.

This was followed by a kick from Poowong’s Wyatt to Mitch Harris who kicked a good goal from a great grab.

Jack Hazendonk kicked Poowong’s 11th from a great snap with Buln Buln adding a late point.

Buln Buln won 16.8 104 to Poowongs 11.7 73, a 31point margin leaving Poowong with a lot to think about before it plays Longwarry.

Catching the ball on the run, Dalyston wing attack Chloe Bramley looks for her next option in the A Grade match against Nar Nar Goon.

Get your fishing guide

THE 2019 Victorian Recreational Fishing Guide has been revamped and is available from tackle stores across the state and via the Victorian Fisheries Authority website.

Published annually, the free guide gives recreational anglers key information about Victoria’s fishing regulations including licences, target species, catch limits, closed season, equipment and safety.

Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) CEO Travis Dowling said this year’s guide had received a major overhaul to make it simpler to navigate and easier to understand.

“Thanks to Target One Million, the State Government’s $27 million plan to increase participation, more people are casting a line and the new guide will make it easier for everyone to do the right thing,” Mr Dowling said.

“Feedback from anglers had suggested the previous guide was difficult to use in places so we’ve restructured it to make it more user friendly.”

The main changes in new guide include: re-

arranging information into defined marine and freshwater sections; clearer information about legal rock lobster fishing equipment; simpler information on shellfish; better explanations about the trout and salmon catch limits; straightforward information about spiny cray season and legal equipment; a reminder on the upcoming opera house net changes from July 1; and a new section on recreational fishing food safety.

Mr Dowling said the 2019 Recreational Fishing Guide is also available on the VFA website and work has commenced on an upgrade of the popular Vic Fishing app for iPhone and Android, likely to be released mid-year.

“We know smart phones are a vital part of every anglers’ tackle box these days, which is why we’re working with an experienced tech provider to seriously improve the current app,” he said.

“Stay tuned on the new app’s releases by jumping aboard VFA’s social media platforms on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.”

For more information visit www.vfa.vic.gov. au/recreationalfishingguide.

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Garry Clarkson and wife Joan with their win- Chris Kelly and Avril van Wamel were the John Hall, Ken Williams and Glenice Em- Faye Smallman, Helen Twite and Janis Parks ning trophies for taking out the Men’s and winners of the Odd-Bods at Meeniyan Bowls merson won the Charity Day at Leongatha won Inverloch Bowls Club’s social bowls.

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Women’s Club Championship at the Wont- Club. haggi Bowls Club.

Inverloch

THURSDAY’S Social Bowls attracted 49 players.

This was a large turnout given the absence of many regulars attending the annual (RSL) Edinburgh Shield competition held this year at Corowa.

Teams of three and four played two 10end games on a pleasant autumn afternoon, with four two game winners.

Hard luck teams were Carol Hughes (S) Val Davis, Graham Turton and Ron Burge (S) Gail Burge, Peter Dalmau and Christine Cousins.

Runners up, with 35 points and 17 shots up, were Neil Everett (S) John Arnold and Bob Peell.

Winners, with 35 points and 19 shots up, were the all girl team Janis Parks (S)

Helen Twite and Faye Smallman.

This is an annual event called Bowl Over Cancer Day with all green fees and member donated items for sale go to the Cancer Council.

This year’s event was the best ever, raising over $1200 for this worthy cause.

On the subject of worthy causes, the Inverloch Bowling Club this week donated $2200 to the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

This came from prize money generously donated back by winning teams who played Corporate Bowls competition and from ‘donations’ extracted during the year from ‘fines’ imposed via the dreaded ‘Fines Arm’ for minor transgressions.

Mixed social bowls will be played again next Thursday, April 18,

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area.

To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below.

Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90

At Point Lonsdale

APRIL Time

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18 THUR

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20 SAT

21 SUN

22 MON

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0200 0852 1425 2153

0.72 1.32 0.55 1.41

0322 1021 1552 2258

0.67 1.38 0.60 1.44

0443 1136 1715 2356

0.56 1.49 0.60 1.49

0548 1241 1822

0.43 1.61 0.59

0048 0643 1339 1915

1.54 0.32 1.72 0.58

0136 0731 1430 2002

1.57 0.24 1.79 0.58

0219 0816 1516 2045

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All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..........AM 1201 - 2400..........PM

starting at 12.30pm.

Members from other clubs are always welcome, especially those who are temporarily bowls-starved due to construction work on their home greens.

The final Monthly Triples for the current season will be played on Wednesday, April 17.

Play starts at 9.30am and bring your own lunch or place an order before the game with lunch ladies.

Next Friday, April 19, is the members’ lucky draw night.

Nominations close for Midweek and Saturday Pennant selectors on Friday, April 19, at 5pm.

Voting, if required will take place on Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25 from 4.30pm to 6pm.

Results will be announced at the annual general meeting, on Wednesday, May 1, starting at 7.30pm.

The Monster Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, April 27, starting at 8am.

To make this day a success, the club needs volunteers to help with a variety of tasks such as setting up, manning the stalls and packing and cleaning up after.

Please nominate when you can help.

Even an hour or two of your time will be appreciated.

Please see the sheet in the clubrooms.

Bring friends, neighbours and money to purchase a bargain donated by club members.

Enjoy Devonshire teas and goodies from the cake stall to help raise much needed funds to support the ever improving Inverloch Bowling Club’s facilities down on the Esplanade.

If you haven’t been inside the gates recently, come in for a look, and be pleasantly surprised.

The Wine and Dine will be held on Tuesday, May 7.

Ladies, bowling and non-bowling, are invited to an afternoon of food (two-course lunch) and entertainment provided by the very popular Rob Foe-

nander - all for $20.

The theme will be ‘Down by the Seaside’.

Dressing up is optional.

Arrive at 11.30am for welcoming sherries.

Contact Cynthia Hensley to book your seat.

Wonthaggi

THE Wonthaggi Bowls Club has been a hive of activity with soil and grass being removed, concrete laid and surface ready for the base of the new upcoming synthetic greens.

Many working bees have been held to make ready the new greens.

On Friday night, the monthly dinner was held with the volunteer ladies doing a great job

the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club.

Tickets are on sale at 12pm and eyes down at 1pm.

Come along and try your luck at the bingo games.

A reminder that all positions on the board and on all relevant committees are open.

Nomination forms have been available since April 3.

The annual general meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 15, at 7pm sharp.

All members are encouraged to attend.

Leongatha

THE big Hartley Wells sponsored raffle was drawn and the winner was June Scott from Korumburra last

night was the life membership presentation to Harry Forrester which was a very popular selection.

Harry has been a driving force of the club for many years and has contributed to its current standing in the community.

He has been chairman of the men’s match committee and during that time Harry has focussed on the game of bowls when presenting his thoughts and subsequent decisions.

It is hoped that Harry will be around the club in some capacity.

On Saturday, the club conducted an event where all money collected on the day was donated to the Royal Children’s Hospital

Peter McWilliams, Pauline Henwood and Lois Hammond won the South West Gippsland midweek bowls on Thursday. Absent: Charles Farquhar.

to feed 50 odd people.

After dessert was served, the annual presentation night was underway with bowlers receiving awards for competitions played throughout the season.

President Trevor Teer handed out the awards to the winners.

An unusual winning combination was husband and wife Garry and Joan Clarkson separately winning the Men’s and Women’s Championship.

Equally unusual was the runners up were also a husband and wife combination in Fred and Julie Kellow.

The night was well attended and enjoyed by those who were there.

On Friday night every week at 4pm, the bar is open, raffles are run and snacks are served to any players and visitors.

Also on Fridays, the bingo games are run at

Friday.

Runner up was Steve Slattery who is also from Korumburra.

The club appreciates the contribution from the sponsor and also the input from the club personnel who organised the sale of the tickets.

On Wednesday, a small field of 18 players presented themselves for social bowls and the weather was favourable for bowling.

A game of Triples was organised by the match committee and the winners on the day was a team comprised of Jenny Martin, Lloyd Hemphill and Allan Rayson with a score of two wins plus 13 shots.

On Thursday evening the annual general meeting was conducted and unfortunately all positions have not been filled and hopefully the vacancies will be filled soon.

The highlight of the

appeal and an amount close to $600 was in the tin at the day’s end.

Members were asked to bring along goods that were sold during the afternoon and the sellers donated their sale price.

The winners were John Hall, Ken Williams and Glenice Emmerson and their winnings were deposited in the collection tin which was the policy for the event.

The Division 1 ladies are meeting once a week on the green to ensure that their form remains intact for the big event in May at Moama where they will represent the Strzelecki Region in the Midweek Pennant play off against the other 11 regions in the State.

The club supports them in their endeavours to come home with the major prize.

To all members and

other bowlers, safe trav- the club throughout the elling when you head season. north for the winter.

Winter pairs will start on Wednesday, Meeniyan May 8.

THURSDAY, April Ray Saunders can 4, was the final summer be contacted on 0419 triples competition.

894 980 to book your The sponsor was De team.

Merlo Contractors.

Dates for Winter Winners were Steve Pairs: Wednesdays Schnelling, Dave Rob- May 8 and 22; June 5 erts and Wayne Parks and 19; July 3 and 17; (Inverloch) with John August 7 and 21.

Richards, Bruce DougThe annual Kay’s las and Les Wilson (Le- Fashions will be held ongatha) runners up. on Wednesday, May 15, Best last game went at 10:30am. to Ray Leecher, Don Cost will be $10 per Lawson and Ian Grif- person including a light fiths (Toora). lunch.

The encouragePlease book by ment award went to contacting Bev Martin Tony Snell’s team on 5674 1298 or 0417 (Boolarra).

515 563 by Wednesday, A big thank you May 8. goes to those who parClub presentation ticipated throughout will be held on Friday, the season.

May 3; arrive at 6:30pm The weekly winter for 7pm. bowls season begins See the men’s board Monday, May 6. at the club for further Contact Wes Lo- details. gan 0407 863 658 or Good bowling.

Bruce Lelliott 0408 Mardan 529 049 for more THIS week, bowlinformation.

The last summer ers travelled to Buffalo event was the Odd to play with all the disBods/ Married Couples trict clubs.

There were lots of on Tuesday, April 9, with a full green in both Mardan members in attendance. sessions.

Six mats were down Ideal conditions and they played three prevailed.

Odd Bods was games of eight ends ussponsored by Wayne ing eight bowls.

One team lost all Cook with locals Avril Van Wamel and Chris three games and two Kelly winners and An- teams had three wins.

The runner up team nie Maruzza and Bob was skipped by Joe Graeme runners up.

Married Couples Ocapinty and also had was sponsored by Ev- Ilene Tziani and Steve ans Petroleum with Suckling playing.

The winning team Jim and Ann Lye (Korumburra) winners and had two Mardan memDavid and Jenny Smith bers being Suzzane (Lang Lang) runners Wightman and Margaret Campbell. up.

It also had Raiti Club reminder is for the presentation night Rosa and was skipped

by Arky Grimaldi.

April 25 at 6.30 pm.

Mardan bowlers Catering numbers are to be in by April helped devour Buffalo’s sumptuous supper 18.

The annual general and participated in the meeting is on Friday, raffles.

A member repreMay 17, at 2.30 pm.

Nominations are senting the Black Sheep now open for gen- organisation was selleral committee and ing raffle tickets to raise some funds for drought selectors.

Some new faces stricken farmers.

Would Mardan would be appreciated. members please note Upshot 2. that bowls will be at the Tarwin Lower Mardan hall as is usual LAST Wednesday next week. saw the final game of That’s all for this Triples for the year. week, RG. Thank you to all Continued on page 43. those who supported

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thestar.com.au • Leongatha Badminton

Get into badminton THE Leongatha Badminton Club has started its 2019 season with a number of practice nights.

These nights are quite casual affairs and allow new players the opportunity to have a few sets and learn the rules and etiquette of this marvellous game.

Badminton requires good hand eye coordination, fitness and touch.

It is a sport that is easy to pick up and is a great way to meet new people.

The Leongatha Badminton Club’s practice nights will continue on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm at

the ECA Centre. There is no cost associated with these nights and club racquets are available.

In early May the club anticipates to select even teams and start its competition.

Junior and senior players are most welcome and the club encourages more females to get involved in a game you can play for the rest of your life.

For more enquiries contact Frank Dekker on 0487 433 208.

We look forward to seeing many old and new faces at our next practice night.

Golf continued from and effervescent Jimmy page 42. Lye, and lovely Letti super Sam Mizzi.

Mirboo North andThe best last game THE triples results team comprised of Pefor April 11 were as ter Spark, Bob Snooks, follows: Alan Spooner and irreThe winners with pressible Phil Stimson. three wins and a draw Graham Roberts claimed 60 points for was kept busy colthe day. lecting dollar fines for This team com- wrong bias bowling. prised of Denis Stanes, These fines go to the Keith Cousens and John children’s hospital at Henley. the end of the year.

The runner up team That’s it Kookaburwas made up with ras, keep laughing till Mirboo North players, next time. namely the dynamic South West duo of Robyne and Trevor Henn and was Gippsland skipped by the ever irrepressible Phil StimMidweek son with 56 points for Bowls Group the day.

ON Thursday, April The best last game 11, midweek bowls was was played by the Parrots from Leongatha J. played at Koo Wee Rup Pendergast, and Wayne with 33 bowlers.

The winners were and Ewan Coulter with Peter McWilliams (s), three wins and a loss achieving 53 points and Charles Farquhar and their last game gave Pauline Henwood.

Runners up were them 18 points.

Phil Wright (s), MiAs a side note, McMillan MP Russell chael Dady and MiBroadbent visited the chael Chidley.

Bowlers had two club at lunch time. ditch to ditch, which Mr Broadbent mingled with the players, saw bowls going evexchanging conversa- erywhere, the winners tion and getting his were Phil Wright and picture taken with the Sean McWilliams each members wearing uni- receiving a bottle of form on the new green. wine.

They also had the The purpose of his visit was to deliver a annual general meeting, cheque of some eigh- which all positions beteen thousand dollars come vacant, the team from the Department of remained the same.

Bowlers played 12 Veterans Affairs to the ends. club.

After lunch, they The funds are to be used to upgrade facili- played 10 ends and a beautiful afternoon tea ties at the club.

After the brief ex- which was a banquet of changes with the mem- everything you could bers, he went on his think of.

The day also turned way and play resumed.

The legacy charity out perfect for such an day of April 14 saw six occasion.

Thank you to Helen, rinks filled and it was decided to play teams Chloe and Jill in the of four using two bowls kitchen and Brian in each and playing 18 the bar.

Next week, bowlers ends.

This was interest- will be at Lang Lang ing in that it took all the start of the winter morning and afternoon season 10.30am at the venue for an 11am start to play.

The winners with and dress is mufti.

Lunches will be two wins and 42 points was skipped by Seb available.

A very special menBlancato and also had Ian Roberts, and Dino tion goes to the best and quiet achiever Lucy bowler for the summer season, which was won Vignocci playing.

The runners up team by Sean McWilliams.

To register or for for the day was two information, husband wife teams be- more ing the ever quiet Ann please call Peter on

5678 5974.

Come and join in the new winter season of bowls.

Buffalo indoor

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Wednesday,

April

AT Buffalo Open Night this week six mats were needed as 46 bowlers participated.

It was a great night and thanks to everyone for coming. Peter and Rod enjoyed a chat and the bowling.

After three games of eight ends were played, some teams excellent and others not so lucky.

The winning team and runner up team both scored three wins and had to be separated by overall ends won on the night.

After some excellent bowling the night’s winners were Joe Occhipinti, Stephen Suckling and Illene Tiziani (WWW) 16 ends.

Very close behind with only two ends separating them were Arc Gammaldi, Margaret Campbell, Suzanne Whiteman and Rosa Raiti (WWW) 14 ends.

The encouragement award went to Glenys Pilkington, Gary Stirling, John McColl and Cathy Campbell (LLL) nine ends.

After the bowling finished the mats were rolled up, chairs turned around and everyone enjoyed a delicious supper - thanks everyone.

Many raffle prizes saw lots of people win something. Also a chocolate treat for all to enjoy.

Thanks to everyone for their help on the night which enabled an enjoyable night for all.

Bill wished everyone a safe trip home.

Social bowls Wednesday, 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall. All welcome.

JOIN IN: Frank Dekker and Alan McEachern invite regular and new players to take part in the 2019 season at the Leongatha Badminton Club.

Town’s cricketers celebrate top season

Town’s bowling average went to Madura Madusanka, Cricketer of the Year and the bowling average went to Town’s Cricketer of the Year was Matt Smith, bowling Sahan Perera and Club Champion was Damian Burge in average went to Steve Fixter and batting average went to A Grade.

Jareth Hume in B Grade.

Town’s C Grade winners were bowling average Cam Leongatha Town Cricket Club congratulated its skilled Dowling, and batting average and Cricketer of the Year junior at the recent presentation night.

John Pouw in C Grade.

Walk supports kids

WHEN you speak to people about the Royal Childrens Hospital most will tell you that their children or someone close to them have had the need for their services.

All children deserve nothing less than the lifesaving care and ground-breaking research taking place at The Royal Childrens Hospital.

The problem is all this care and expertise comes at a huge cost and that’s where events like Walk for the Kids this Good Friday become so important.

Elyse Pratt from the San Remo Hotel and her team of volunteers spend many months organising The Walk for the Kids with 100 percent of the entry fee’s going to the Royal Childrens Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

Elyse started the Walk for the Kids fundraiser six years ago, with the help of Phillip Island and San Remo Rotary and this year the San Remo Traders Association has come on board to assist Elyse and look forward to seeing it grow into something much bigger in the future.

There is also much appreciated support from the local CFA, SES, BCS, IGA with huge support from South Coast Bus

Lines who have donated all the shuttle busses and drivers for the day. There are many others that help to make the day a success and raise much needed funds for the Royal Childrens hospital.

Jump on one of the shuttle at the San Remo Hotel to start the eight kilometre scenic George Bass Walk from Shelly beach carpark.

There will be water stations and Easter eggs along the way to help keep you energised.

The George Bass walk shuttle busses will start leaving from San Remo Hotel at 9am to shuttle people to the start at Kilcunda, or you can just drive to the start and the shuttle bus from Punch Bowl road will take you back to your car. Just keep in mind that parking is limited at the start of the walk, so you might want to consider driving over to San Remo and catching the shuttle bus.

In addition to the George Bass Walk this year is The San Remo Town Walk which is an easy three kilometre stroll around the streets of San Remo for those unable to do the eight kilometre walk.

To make it more than a walk and something the whole family could do together, we have created a bit of a trivia

hunt and you will have clues to find the answers along the walk.

While this is a bit of fun, once you have finished drop your answer sheet into the box and go into the draw to win an Easter hamper.

Don’t just stop at the one walk, take off early and do the long walk then meet the family in San Remo, maybe have a coffee and then do the town walk together.

The San Remo Town Walk can be done any time from 9.30am but needs to be completed by 2pm to go into the draw for the Easter Hamper.

There will be plenty for the kids to do with, giant yard games, jumping castle, face painting and another addition this year that many are looking forward to is, the San Remo Newhaven Lions Club will also be involved raising money for the appeal and for a donation you can get warm Hot Cross Buns.

The activities will kick off from about 10.30am until 2pm Registrations open now from The San Remo Hotel, Jims Bait and Tackle and Trybooking.com.

Your support is appreciated.

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LEONGATHA LADIES: winner of A Wonthaggi winners were, from left, C Grade Joan Wardle and Virginia Wagner won the Meeniyan ladies’ Wednesday Grade golf was, left, Mel Willder, and B Pam Russell, B Grade Robyn Wilkinson, and 4BBB event at Korumburra. was Nancye Hammet.

Grade Glenys Day. A Grade Anne Tschiderer.

Leongatha

Tuesday, April 9 was the first round of the Tuesday Championship and it turned out to be a great day for golf despite the threat of rain that never eventuated.

Some very good scores were recorded from the 54 players who took part.

Best score of the day was carded by Max Hyde with 41 points to give him the Best Overall and C Grade events.

A Grade was taken out by Geoff McDonald with 35 points and Geoff Maher won B Grade with 37 points.

Balls were awarded to Marilyn Williams, Gordon Morrison, Allan Kuhne, Ian Murchie, Michael Oliver, Ray Barbour, Ed Poole, Joe Lowell, Jim Arnott, Leroy Sharrock, Tony Roberts and Fred de Bondt.

Nearest the Pins were Andrew Smith on the 14th hole and Doug Clemann on the 16th.

On Saturday 68 golfers contested a Stableford event. Russell Williams had 37 points to win A Grade and the Overall in a countback from Steve Fisher who took the B Grade honours with his 37 points.

C Grade was taken out

by Peter Bates with 33 points.

Nearest the Pins were Col Martin on the 14th hole and Rod Hopcraft on the 16th.

Balls were won by David Forbes, Doug Clemann, Barry Stevens, Peter Hartigan, Andrew Smith, Chris Indian, Malcolm Gin, Keith Godridge, George Hendry, Colin Moyle, Andrew Westaway, Ron Findlay, Glenn Marsham and John Wheatley.

Leongatha ladies

ON Wednesday, April 10 28 ladies took part in a Par event.

Numbers were down a little due to School Holidays and baby sitting responsibilities.

There were two grades for the day.

A Grade: Winner was Mel Willder with a score of -1. B Grade: Winner was Glenys

Day scoring 0.

Down the line Balls went to Nan Meagher, Liz Hodge, Marg Griffiths -3, Chris Lay, Wendy Brown, Debbie Miller, Glenys McRobert, Alison Strong and Rebecca Thomas -4.

Nearest the Pin: 14th Karen Murchie.

Seven ladies played the 9-hole stableford competition. Winner was Karen Murchie 17. Down the line balls went to Georgina Mitchell 13, Sue Woods 12.

Lucky winner of the raffle was Marg Berry which was kindly donated by Nan Meagher.

Next Wednesday we will be having an Easter raffle. On Saturday, April 13 13 ladies participated in a Stableford competition. Rebecca Wilson won the day with 35.

Down the Line Balls went to Marilyn Williams 31, Maryanne Gartner 29, Ashleigh Hutton, Liz Hodge 28 on a countback. Nearest the Pin 16th Hole: Ashleigh Hutton 4.16m.

Meeniyan

TUESDAY 9th winner was Phil Johnston 37points on a count back from Henry Mueller 37points.

Best nine Bruce Betts 20 points, NTPS 2nd Brian Blair, 11th Lloyd Redpath, 2nd shot on the 5th Phil Johnston.

Thursday 11th winner, Neil Williams 41 points, R/up Bob Mcgeary 35 points, best nine Neil Williams 21 points, NTP Bruce Betts.

Saturday 13th was the annual Col Stewart plate which was generously sponsored by Peter Riddle. The winning team was Lloyd Redpath, Lloyd Hemphill, Graeme Hughes and Bob Mcgeary.

A Grade winner was Mat Vanboven with 39 points, B Grade winner was Brod Courtney 42 points, NTPS 2nd Michael Darmanin, 8th Michael Steele, 14th Phil Hutcheson.

The pro pin jackpots as does the members draw with Tim Miller absent. Friday the 26th is glow golf night 4 person ambrose

with dinner included so Trease (19).

Thanks to our sponget a team together and come along for a fun sor Gail Browne. Next week is the Doris night of golf.

Chambers Foursomes Meeniyan -- Choose partners.

Sponsor for the day ladies is Heather McCaughan.

ON Friday, April 12 the Meeniyan Golf Korumburra Club Ladies held its ON Saturday, April Blue Day ( Beyond 13 men competed for a Blue - Hug a Friend 4BBB stroke event.

Day ) Sponsor was Tim as part of the Fowles. club’s Annual The conditions at Tournament. the course were very All proceeds from conducive to golf. The the raffle goes as a dogreens were rolled on nation to Beyond Blue.

Friday, so there were Thanks to all the 51 Augusta like greens for ladies who participated the players. in the day and bought There were 36 (18 raffle tickets to make it teams) players.The winso successful. Thanks ners in A Grade were: also to the welcoming Jake Wrigley (13) and huggers which I am Nic Leppin (16) with a sure everyone apprecinet of 64. ated and our very genThe winners in B erous sponsor of the Grade were Don Hislop day Veronica Park and (22) and M. Leverman Nutrimetics.

(25) with a net of 61.

In beautiful weather NTP: 1st and a very well presentMick Belvedere, 7th ed course we played Brian Clasby , 10th Bendsomes (three perMick Belvedere, 13th son Team Event) with Ray Ludenia. a few twists and turns in the game to make it Korumburra all very interesting and ladies keep us on our toes. The THE weather was eventual winners were A.Grade Mixed Team generally fine and cool of Jan Trease (19), for the 14 pairs who Wendy Parker (16) and played in the RWH Susan Straw (23) 82 pts 4BBB event last week.

The club extends on C/B from Runners Up - Woorayl Team of a big thank you to the Ann Poole, (22) Anne Accountancy firm, WilGrist (22) and Ally Ber- liams, Edwards and Findlay for providing ryman (11) also 82pts B.Grade Winners the lovely trophies.

Meeniyan Team of Jen- Their sponsorship over ny Cope (34) Nancye many years is greatly Hammet (36) and Gail appreciated.

Winners of the daily Browne (45) 87 pts.

B.Grade Runners event were Joan WarUp Phillip Island Team dle (43) and Virginia of Liz Gleeson (26) Wagner (34), who had Marilyn John (26) and a fantastic 43 points.

Rhonda Boyd (18) 83 Alison Grewcock (42) was also teamed up pts.

On Wednesday, with Virginia and they April 10 the ladies were runners-up with played Stableford and 41 points.

NTP’s went to Joan the first round of the Grandmother’s trophy. Wardle, 1st, Lee CleWith a light shower ments, 10th and Sherof rain and the rest rin Solly on the 13th blue skies our winner green.

BDTL went to Judy was Captain Nancye Hammet (36) with a Webb/Gail Beer - 40 lovely 34points on C/B pts, Sherrin Solly/Tina from Runners Up Su- Prosser - 40 pts, Jenny san Straw (24) also 34 Blackmore/Julie Branpoints. N.T.P on 14th naghan - 39 points and Lynette McIvor/Chris Jan Trease, B.D.L. all with Rickard - 39 points.

Thanks to Joan 31 points were Faye LePage (20),Heather Peters who made the McCaughan (45), Jan sought-after sponge for the raffle and the other

members who donate prizes.

Next Wednesday, April 17, is a 3-person Ambrose Bendsomes event, with instructions for this game available near the sign-up sheet that is downstairs.

With all the current works going on through the course, please keep an eye on the Local Rules board for any changes.

Section 2 Pennant had a 2/3 loss and Section 3 had a 4/1 loss last week. Section 2 plays Leongatha at Welshpool and Section 2 plays Leongatha at Phillip Island in the last of the drawn matches on Monday, April 15.

Well done to Virginia Wagner, Lee Clements and Heather Grist for winning a BDTL at Meeniyan’s Blue Day on Friday.

Deb Wrigley (22) had a win on Saturday with 33 pts and Lynette McIvor was NTP on the 13th green.

Please remember the Dinner Auction on Saturday, May 11, with a three-course meal at $35. This is an ideal opportunity for members to enjoy catching up with family members, friends and acquaintances and also support the club. If you are able to attend or donate goods or services for the auction, phone David on 0408515622.

Foster

ANOTHER great week of golf at Foster with Jan Best and Rae Knee taking out the Foursomes on Wednesday.

On Saturday a good field took to the course and Phil Schofield took the A Grade honours with Rod CoughranLane holding on for close win in B Grade.

Tuesday 9th Stableford ,Winner: G Watkins(13) 39.

NTP: 6th: G Watkins, 15th: N Buckland , DTL: N Cooper(10) 38.

Wednesday 10th, Foursomes Knockout and Club Manager Trophy, Winner: J Best and R Knee (21.5) 73.5 Net, R/Up: R Galloway and T Prue(15) 75 Net.

NTP: 17th: T Prue , DTL: B Curram and F Curram(16.5) 75.5 Net, M Barham and A McKenzie(31.5) 775 Net. Thursday 11th Stableford Winner: P Dight(10) 41 NTP: 4th: R Reusch, 15th: N Cooper DTL: N Cooper (10) 38, A Brown(19) 36 Friday 12th Chook Run ,Winner: B Amesreiter 18c/b NTP: 4th: B Amesreiter, 6th: K Flett , DTL: K Flett 18, G Nott 17c/b Saturday 13th Stableford ,Tony Vanin Trophy A Grade: P Schofield(18) 41 , B Grade: R Coughran-Lane(30) 40 NTP: 4th: S Corrie, 6th: G Watkins, 13th: P Dight, 15th: R Coughran-Lane, 17th: R Fulton DTL: T Vanin(6) 40, S Corrie(19) 39, G Watkins(17) 39, S Barnes(17) 38, C Buckland(6) 38 9 Hole: R CoughranLane 29 , Ladies: M Barham 31 Pennant Results Round 5 Men’s Division 2, Foster 4 def Woorayl 3 Division 4, Foster 5 def Wonthaggi 2

Mirboo North

THURSDAY Results, Stableford Day, Day winner, Sashi Nair (26) 41.

A Grade winner: Gary Renwick (12) 38.

DTL’s: Doug Taylor (17) 37, Tom Traill (13) 36, Garry Buckland (24) 35, Stewart Evans (17) 35.

NTP 2nd to the 1st: Neil Whitelaw.

Saturday Jim’s Building Inspections Stableford.

Winner, A Grade, John Woodall (8) 43, B Grade Joe Kus (16) 41, C Grade Brian Clarke (26) 39.

DTL’s: Nick Whichello (22) 39, Neil Whitelaw (13) 39, Charlie Le Page (29) 38, Simon Duff (9) 37, Jeff Hughes (16) 37.

2nd shot NTP 1st hole: John Woodall, NTP 4th Noel Baker, 6th Travis Baker, 13th Russell Pentland, 16th

Doug Taylor.

Wonthaggi ladies

IT was a Goldilocks golf day on Wednesday not too hot, not too cold, just right.

The ladies were playing the qualifying round of stroke for the B and D Brunt singles knock out. The top eight scores to qualify in the next knock out phase.

It’s amazing how the course changes with the little bit of rain that we had over the last couple of days. It reflected in the scores but the pins were mostly at the back so off the tips it was a longer course. Also one player was very happy to see the mushrooms popped out on the third fairway, these were collected with joy!

So who were the clever girls on the day to take home the prizes? Pam Russell had a day out and was the top of the list with a great 101 (28) 73 net, to win C Grade , she also took off the NTP balls on the 8th.

A Grade was won by Anne Tschiderer with 93 (19) 74 net .Robyn Wilkinson came in with 96 (21) 75 net despite donating a couple to the Water Gods who watch over the 13th water hole. Great recovery Robyn.

Birdies were scored by four players today Anne Walker, Robyn Wilkinson, Dawn Judkins and Marg Ryan.

NTP 2nd Dawn Judkins & NTP 17th Anne Tschiderer.

BDL Anne Walker 75, Jan Beaumont 75, Leonie Bentick 76, Betty Bowmar 76, Marg Johnson 77, Dawn Judkins 77, Irene Walsh 80, Anne Poulton 81.

There will be some great knock out matches next week Match 1 Pam Russell V Dawn Judkins, Match 2 Anne Tschiderer V Marg Johnson ,Match 3 Anne Walker V Betty Bowmar, Match 4 Robyn Wilkinson V Leonie Bentick . There was a great deal of mumbling of too many or not enough shots to be given, good luck everyone remember the win-

winner

ner takes it all.

Woorayl

S AT U R D AY ’ S Stableford event saw absolutely perfect conditions with some hot scores and some not.

The score of the day was posted by Ray Sullivan in B Grade with 39 points - well done Ray. Runners up in B Grade J Redmond 37 points. A Grade runner up T Ryan 35 points, winner in A Grade on a count back from Tom was P Rayson. C Grade winner with 38 points was our Vice President G Winkler, runner up in C Grade with 35 points D Lim. Congratulations to all of our major prize winners.

Balls down the line went to B Stubbs, G Fennell and B Wilson all on 35 points. On 24 points G Calder, 33 points G Price and C Hall, 32 points M Smith, E Poole and J Howard, J Hickey and D Perrett and on 31 points A Turner.

Nearest the pin on the 8th S Sullivan and 17th T Charlton.

Raffle winner ‘The Shed’.

Last ball and encouragement award went to R Winkler quite easily.

Next week we have a 4Ball multiplayer so grab a partner and get out and enjoy. Good hitting.

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Pound Creek circuit excites

THE 2019 road racing season kicked off with racing at Pound Creek on Saturday.

Winners at Meeniyan’s Blue Day event last Friday were, from left, A Grade winners - Jan Trease, Wendy Parker, Sponsor Veronica Park, Susan Straw and Ladies President Lyn Jennison.

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Our winners were Jenny Riseley and Woorayl Elly Berryman with 80 net on a count back ladies THE weather was from Sharyn Rayson perfect golf weather on and Margaret Tuckett Wednesday when 18 la- . A special thanks to dies hit off to play the Sharyn Rayson for her first round of the Per- sponsorship.

BDL Anne Grist rett Foursomes Board and Inge Giliam with

81.5 net and Dianne 4 def Leongatha 3.

O’Connor and Joan LADDER Smith with 82.5 net.

Lang Lang ...................... 4–20 The second round Leongatha....................... 3–20 of this event will be Woorayl .......................... 2–18 played on 15th May Meeniyan........................ 1–12 DIVISION 4 to determine the winFoster Golf Club ners. Next week is Par Phillip Island 5 def so looking forward to Korumburra 2, Foster 5 seeing you all there. def Wonthaggi 2.

Pennant Results April 14.

LADDER

DIVISION 1

Foster.............................. 4–24 Phillip Island .................. 3–21 Wonthaggi ...................... 2–15 Korumburra .................... 1–10

LADDER

Korumburra Golf Club Welshpool 6 def Lang Lang 1, Welshpool 2 – 19, Leongatha 4 def Phillip Island 3.

Meeniyan Golf Club Lang Lang 5 def Leongatha 2, Phillip Island Bye. Lang Lang ...................... 3–16 Phillip Island .................. 1–10 Leongatha......................... 1–9

DIVISION 2

Meeniyan Golf Club Meeniyan 4 def Korumburra 3, Foster 4 def Woorayl 3.

DIVISION 5

LADDER

Leongatha....................... 5–22 Welshpool......................2 –19 Lang Lang ...................... 2–14 Phillip island .................. 1–15

It was a great autumn afternoon – minimal wind and pleasant temperatures – as the senior riders were split into A and B grade for the two laps of the 24 kilometre circuit.

The club welcomed new riders Jesse Riley and Armadeep Pannu along for the racing.

The A Grade field included Alex Dunbar and Ollie McLean, who have been going well in the State racing series so the others in the seven rider field were in for a hard time.

After the first lap, there were just four left in the bunch with Syd Jackson and Leigh Stott finding the pace over the golf course hill too hot for them.

Tom Fitzgerald made a brave effort but was un-hooked just before the hill top so was chasing around 30 sec adrift after the first lap.

The pressure was again applied on the second lap and at the end there were just three riders contesting the finish.

Alex Dunbar led out early, which suited Oliver McLean as he came out of the slip stream to take a narrow win at the line ahead of Alex whilst Jesse Riley, on the come back from glandular fever was pleased to be just behind in third.

Harry McLean was a further one minute behind in fourth.

The other bunch members finished with the B Grade bunch.

In the B Grade bunch, the club also saw the return of top junior Austin Timmins who has been finishing his secondary college studies and doing surf live saving for a couple of years.

Austin worked well with Peter McLean and Kevin Feely on the first lap to split the bunch leaving Bernadette Fitzgerald and Armadeep Pannu to chase on their own.

The dropped A Grade riders helped this trio

VOLUNTEER SUPPORT: it’s people like veteran Jim Geary and Judy Love who help get the cycling events underway each weekend. cover the last lap in pretty good time.

The dash to the line was another close affair with Austin just pipped on the line by Peter McLean to make it a McLean double act for the day.

Kevin Feely trailed in a further 1.30 adrift for third place.

Armadeep took fourth and Bernadette fifth.

After having several juniors in the previous weeks, the school holidays left just Bastian Jefferies as a lone rider.

He was given a six kilometre time trial and recorded 17.49 min so that should help the handicapper in coming weeks.

Next week the racing will start at the Leongatha North tennis courts.

The seniors will ride to Trida and return whilst juniors will get a run down the hill to Spencers Road, so hopefully Easter will allow for plenty of riders to partake.

Golf Croquet gold medal winner CONGRATULATIONS to Garry Shandley who won Section 2 at the Victorian Golf Croquet Selectors’ Invitation in Melbourne last weekend.

Garry was pitted against some very fierce competition and won four out of his six games, losing each of his other two games by only one hoop.

DIVISION 6 It’s an honour to be selected to play in this Korumburra Golf Club competition and it’s Garry’s most prestigious win LADDER Korumburra 4 def thus far in his croquet career.

Meeniyan...................... 4 – 20 Korumburra .................. 3 – 22 Wonthaggi 3, Woorayl Garry was presented with a gold medal for his Woorayl ........................ 2 – 20 5 def Aussie Golf 2. excellent win.

Foster.............................. 0 – 8 LADDER We welcome anyone who would like to come DIVISION 3 Woorayl .......................... 3–22 and try our great game, we play every Wednesday Woorayl Golf Club Aussie Golf .................... 3–19 and Saturday at 1pm. Coaching and use of equip- TOP WIN: tournament manager John Woorayl 5 def Korumburra .................... 3–16 Woorayl golf ladies winners were Jenny Meeniyan 2, Lang Lang Wonthaggi ...................... 1–13 ment is free, please wear flat soled shoes.

Grieve, left, presents the gold medal to Garry

Riseley and Elly Berryman.

Cheers vollies

KOONWARRA’S parkrun was an opportunity to thank the volunteers on Saturday.

Shandley.

Locals shine in surf trials DAY one of the Rip Curl Pro Victorian Trials kicked off at Winki Pop in tricky 1-2ft waves with light onshore breezes.

Cindy Borg, a run director and a regular parkrunner, has volunteered 25 times and completed 73 runs; what an amazing effort.

The event includes Brooke Jones also reaches her the main trials event 25th volunteer stint. She has also that will crown the Viccompleted 85 parkruns. torian who will earn a Be like Cindy and Brooke; volunspot in the main event teer with a smile and offer your time. of the Rip Curl Pro as Rosemary Knox celebrated her well as the Victorian 50th parkrun.

There was a warm and fuzzy feel- AMAZING: Brooke Jones has Junior Challenge. ing when Alan Dyal returned to the volunteered at Koonwarra parkrun Stand outs from the park run family. trials event included 25 times.

He enjoyed the morning with a former champions SURF STAR: Phillip Island’s Sage Goldsbury won the Victorian short walk, a chat to the participants Full results and a complete event Jack Perry (Jan Juc) and volunteers and then a cuppa at the history can be found on the Koon- and Cahill Bell-Warren Junior Challenge. Photo Credit: Liam Robertson / Surfing Victoria.

Koonwarra Store.

(Torquay) as well as Juc) and Lannia Fos- Sage Goldsbury (Phil- in third and fourth was warra parkrun results page.

This week 100 people ran, jogged The male record is held by Sam Luke Archibald (Cape tin (Phillip Island) all lip Island) taking wins Codie Jeffery (Phillip and walked the course, of whom 11 Quirk who recorded a time of 15:54 Patterson) and Harry progressed through in the challenging surf. Island) and Bohdie Wilwere first timers and 10 recorded new on April 7, 2018.

Huxtable took to the liams (Ocean Grove).

Mann (Torquay) who all to the next round of personal bests. Representatives of six Goldsbury put in a The female record is held by progressed through to competition and will sky in the Boys final different clubs took part.

Sarah Lewis who recorded a time of round three of the event. come up against the locking in a heat total solid performance in The event was made possible 18:44 on August 25, 2018.

On the women’s top seeds tomorrow. of 12.10 points (out of a the Girls final scoring by seven volunteers; Cindy Borg, The age grade course record is side of the draw Zoe The Victorian Junior possible 20) to best Indi a heat total of 10.00 Brooke Jones, Cassie Van Hoorn, held by John Graham who recorded Clarke (Jan Juc), Sage Challenge was run White (Jan Juc) who points to take down Helen Lughetto, Peter Rose, Leanne 83.88 percent (20:22) on November Goldsbury (Phillip Is- and won with Ethan placed in second on Bella Wilson who finStuchbery and Brian Stuchbery. land), Jazz Wylie (Jan Huxtable (Jan Juc) and 11.63 points. Finishing ished in second on 9.17 11, 2017.

points.

Lucy Naylor (Pt Lonsdale) and Angelique Kefalas (Jan Juc) finished in third and fourth respectively.

The Rip Curl Pro Victorian trials will continue tomorrow with top seeds hitting the water from 7:30am at Winki Pop. Live scores can be followed via www.bit.ly/ SurfingVicLive Further information on the Rip Curl Pro can be found at www. worldsurfleague.com The Rip Curl Pro waiting period begins Wednesday, April 17, and concludes Saturday, April 27, at Bells Beach.

The Rip Curl Pro Trials is presented by Visit Victoria and supported by the World Surf League, Rip Curl and Surfing Victoria.

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HIGH JUMP: Poowong’s Emma Main Kilcunda-Bass wing defence Rhiannon Gage passes the ball over Dalyston goal keeper Alana McRae puts the pressure on Nar Nar takes possession of the ball over her Buln Tooradin-Dalmore goal attack Stacey Sawyer in the B Grade match. Goon’s goal attack Olivia Cope.

Buln opponent in A Grade.

Parrots netball Gippsland netball A Grade

Traralgon 64 d Leongatha 48

Auction player: Maddie Kerr. Awards: Maddie Kerr - Evan’s Petroleum, Kayla Redpath - Rusty Windmill.

A competitive game that was close up until the third quarter.

Looking forward to next weekend against Wonthaggi.

B Grade

Leongatha 59 d Traralgon 44

Auction player Kate Sperling. Awards: Jaclyn Smith - Lynn Rose, Simone Dekker - A.W. Smith & Sons, Zali Hill - Gatha Pizza.

With a quick 10 goal lead to start the Leongatha goal attack Maddie Kerr takes a long shot at goal against game we were in conTraralgon on Saturday. trol. A small lag in the second to bring the game closer, only set a fire in a game play to smash the last half for the win.

15 & Under C Grade Results - Round 2 Foster.............. 480.00 4 Fish Creek ...... 230.00 8 C Grade April 13 Leongatha 44 d TraralA Grade: MDU Tarwin ............ 205.41 8 Fish Creek ...... 200.00 4 Tarwin ............ 123.53 4 gon 32 51 d Tarwin 22, Stony Stony Creek ... 105.08 4 Toora ................ 94.29 0 MDU .................

76.06 4 Auction player Creek 26 lt Foster 48, Stony Creek....... 21.95 0 Elise Dowling.

Awards: Toora 25 lt Fish Creek Foster................. 70.89 0 13 & Under Toora ................. 42.25 0 Carlie Dwyer - Bair’s 26.

Toora .............. 190.91 8 17 & Under Hotel, Ashlie Gilliam B Grade: MDU MDU ............... 179.31 8 59 d Tarwin 18, Stony Tarwin ............ 148.00 4 Foster.............. 109.38 4 - Sportsfirst.

After a loss last Creek 34 d Foster 33, MDU ................. 84.75 4 Stony Creek ..... 78.95 4 Toora 51 d Fish Creek Foster................ 88.00 0 Tarwin ............... 52.00 0 Fish Creek .......... 0.00 0 Fish Creek ......... 33.33 0 17.

C Grade: MDU 16 lt Tarwin 38, Stony Creek 41 d Foster 23, U15 Toora 9 lt Fish Creek Mirboo North 52 33. defeated Yinnar 24.

17 & Under: MDU Best on court: Ja25 lt Tarwin 37. kobi Eden.

15 & Under: Stony Coach’s award: Creek 10 lt Foster 48, Lily Maxwell and Ella Toora 16 d Fish Creek Snell.

14.

Yinnar came out 13 & Under: MDU fast but the young Ti30 d Tarwin 11, Stony gers manage to settle Creek 10 lt Foster 17, quickly and came away Toora 22 d Fish Creek with a convincing win.

7.

There were some big improvements on Ladders last week.

A Grade Foster.............. 205.36 8 Great work girls.

Fish Creek ...... 151.79 8 U17 Toora .............. 244.74 4 Mirboo North 68 MDU ................. 91.01 4 defeated Yinnar 30.

Stony Creek....... 53.27 0 Best on court: MadTarwin ............... 28.57 0 di Knowles.

B Grade Coach’s award: TaToora .............. 220.00 8 lei Falkingham.

MDU ............... 185.19 8 The contest was tight between Foster and What a great game.

Stony Creek ..... 94.52 4 Stony Creek, with Foster ultimately winning The girls worked so Fish Creek ........ 66.28 4 the day in A Grade. Photo courtesy Gerard Foster................ 92.00 0 well together.

Bruning-@fourcorners framing.

Tarwin ............... 43,22 0 They put into play

Alberton results

week we came out firing with four solid quarters which saw us in front for the whole game.

Let’s train hard this week and do it again on Good Friday.

Under 17

Leongatha 50 d Traralgon

Awards: Ella Lyons - Canteen (Parrots), Phoebe Davidson Rusty Windmill.

Great game girls.

All played our role well and ball movement down the court was fantastic.

Under 15

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Awards: Makenzi Gourlay - Canteen (Parrots), Katelyn Harris - Baker’s Delight.

We played excellent through the whole game. Playing on the new courts was a great difference.

Under 13

Results - Round 2

A Grade: Leongatha 48 lt Traralgon 64, Warragul 47 d Sale 40, Moe 67 d Drouin 46, Morwell 76 d Wonthaggi Power 29, Maffra 59 d Bairnsdale 32.

B Grade: Leongatha 54 d Traralgon 44, Warragul 41 d Sale 37, Moe 65 d Drouin 43, Morwell 66 d Wonthaggi Power 40, Maffra 46 d Bairnsdale 39.

C Grade: Leongatha 44 d Traralgon 32, Warragul 36 d Sale 20, Moe 45 d Drouin, Morwell 24 lt Wonthaggi Power 26, Maffra 63 d Bairnsdale 25.

Under 17: Leongatha 50 d Traralgon 21, Warragul 32 lt Sale 57, Moe 48 d Drouin 36, Morwell 43 d Wonthaggi Power 34, Maffra 41 drew Bairnsdale 41.

Under 15: Leongatha 34 d Traralgon 25, Warragul 10 lt Sale

68, Moe 45 d Drouin 15, Morwell 29 d Wonthaggi Power 22, Maffra 41 d Bairnsdale 34.

Under 13: Leongatha 26 lt Traralgon 28, Warragul 2 lt Sale 52, Moe 48 d Drouin 13, Morwell 9 lt Wonthaggi Power 34, Maffra 39 d Bairnsdale 14.

Ladders

A Grade Morwell ................ 212.50 Warragul .............. 161.76 Traralgon ............. 129.81 Maffra .................. 135.62 Sale ....................... 101.18 Moe ......................... 96.23 Leongatha................ 85.58 Drouin ..................... 73.91 Bairnsdale ............... 66.67 Wonthaggi Power .... 41.01 B Grade Warragul .............. 153.73 Leongatha ............ 143.90 Moe ....................... 126.37 Morwell ................ 126.67 Sale ....................... 108.75 Traralgon ............... 108.33 Maffra...................... 81.55 Bairnsdale ............... 81.25 Drouin ..................... 68.00 Wonthaggi Power .... 54.69 C Grade Warragul .............. 221.21 Maffra .................. 172.41 Moe ....................... 124.07

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Leongatha .............111.59 Morwell .................110.42 Traralgon ............... 101.32 Sale.......................... 91.04 Wonthaggi Power .... 63.93 Drouin ..................... 63.33 Bairnsdale ............... 53.85 Under 17 Leongatha ............ 181.48 Sale ....................... 163.49 Morwell ................ 137.10 Wonthaggi Power .112.16 Moe ......................... 97.44 Drouin ..................... 90.00 Maffra...................... 83.15 Bairnsdale ............... 82.76 Warragul .................. 59.43 Traralgon ................. 55.84 Under 15 Sale ....................... 302.50 Morwell ................ 128.57 Leongatha .............115.25 Maffra ...................110.29 Traralgon ............. 244.44 Moe ....................... 162.50 Wonthaggi Power .. 122.00 Bairnsdale ............... 68.09 Warragul .................. 28.97 Drouin ..................... 15.74 Under 13 Moe ....................... 240.00 Maffra .................. 238.46 Wonthaggi Power .211.54 Traralgon ..............211.43 Sale ....................... 275.00 Bairnsdale ............... 62.50 Leongatha................ 74.51 Morwell ................... 44.83 Warragul .................. 26.03 Drouin ..................... 23.40

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Traralgon 28 d Leongatha 26 Awards: Jayde Hall - Sportsfirst, Lucy Patterson - Kat’s Korner.

What a game on the new courts.

Mixed bag for Mirboo North everything they learnt at training.

Keep working hard.

D Grade Mirboo North 44 defeated Yinnar 36.

Best on court: Dana Eaves.

Coach’s award: Judy Luck.

The girls fought hard and came away with the win.

It was a fantastic team effort with everyone working hard from start to finish.

C Grade Mirboo North 28 defeated by Yinnar 31.

Best on court: Kylie Peters.

Coach’s award: Aleisha Loh. The girls had a great first half, coming out strong and shots for goal were sinking.

Great effort by all but they just let Yinnar beat them in that fourth quarter.

B Grade Mirboo North 39 defeated by Yinnar 42.

Best on court: Jayne Quigley.

Coach’s award: Sofie Disisto.

A Grade Mirboo North 52 defeated by Yinnar 60.

Best on court: Miki Hilliar.

Coach’s award: Dani Hilliar.

It was a hard fought game from start to finish.

There were lots of positives to take from the game.

Well done to Yin- Mirboo North goal shooter Chloe Palmer nar goalers who didn’t competes for the ball against her Yinnar opponent in B Grade. miss.

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Panthers ready to play THE Kilcunda Bass Netball Club is have been held back with only one asphalt court.

The existing court has been upgraded and a ready to pounce and aim for premiership new netball court has been built. Both courts now glory. have an acrylic surface, fencing, spectator shelBass MLA Jordan Crugnale and Bass Coast deputy mayor Bruce Kent officially opened two new netball courts at Bass Recreation Reserve, made possible by joint funding from the State Government’s Country Football and Netball Program and Bass Coast Shire Council.

“I’m sure the Panthers’ players and administrators will welcome the new courts, which provide greater flexibility for the club to schedule practise and competition, and to welcome new members,” Ms Crugnale said.

“This funding continues our record investment in upgrading local clubs and facilities, and making sure that they are accessible, modern, fit for purpose and the heart of our communities for training, competition, gatherings and celebrations.”

The reserve is home to the Kilcunda Bass Panthers Football and Netball Club, but the netballers

ters, and 200 lux competition standard lighting.

These upgrades will significantly increase the training, playing and competition opportunities for the Panthers.

The Country Football and Netball Program replaces and upgrades ageing facilities for football and netball clubs across rural, regional and outer metropolitan Victoria so they can meet the growing demand and welcome even more members.

It’s a funding partnership with AFL, AFL Victoria and Netball Victoria to help netball and football clubs across the state, because everybody deserves equal facilities, no matter where they live.

Grants of up to $100,000 go to projects that assist in ground resurfacing, installation of lighting, building modern and safer netball courts and new pavilions with accessible and female-friendly change rooms.

THANK YOU: Kilcunda-Bass netballers Hayley Dench, Keely Scott, Sarah Tyrrell, Hudson and Emily Mock, Shenade Hardeman and Ellen Croft thanked Bass MLA Jordan Crugnale (centre) for providing the funding for the new courts.

West Gippsland netball Results - Round 3

Bass Recreation Reserve Committee’s John Shaw and Ron Wiggins, netballer Lucy Monahan, deputy mayor Cr Bruce Kent, netballer Shenade Hardeman, Cr Clare Le Serve, Kilcunda-Bass Football Netball Club’s Bobbie Lee Blay and president Brent Wallace, netballers Hayley Dench and Ellen Croft, and Bass MLA Jordan Crugnale were thrilled to officially open the Bass netball courts.

Basketballers excel in state awards WONTHAGGI Basketball Associa- David Huxtable said.

“Congratulations to all the award wintion was recognised for a 2018 Basners on an incredible 2018 – it was another ketball Victoria Country Award. bumper year for country Victorian basketWonthaggi received the Outstanding Achievement by a Small Association Award.

Foster Basketball Association was also congratulated for its Small Association Referee Program.

“The Basketball Victoria Country Awards reflects the brilliant work our associations and clubs achieve every year,” general manager

ball and we’re thrilled to highlight your achievements.

“We encourage all players, coaches, referees and associations to continue submitting for the awards next year, as recognition is justly deserved for a number of elite individuals and associations throughout our country basketball community.”

A Grade: Cora Lynn 31 lt Koo Wee Rup 41, Korumburra Bena 63 d Warragul Industrials, Dalyston 45 d Nar Nar Goon 37, Kilcunda Bass 10 lt Tooradin-Dalmore 71, Bunyip 34 lt Inverloch Kongwak 40, Phillip Island 61 d Garfield 40.

B Grade: Cora Lynn 43 d Koo Wee Rup 42, Korumburra Bena 38 lt Warragul Industrials 48, Dalyston 53 d Nar Nar Goon 49, Kilcunda Bass 14 lt Tooradin-Dalmore 58, Bunyip 55 d Inverloch Kongwak 35, Phillip Island 75 d Garfield 41.

C Grade: Cora Lynn 35 d Koo Wee Rup 28, Korumburra Bena 28 lt Warragul Industrials 44, Dalyston 39 d Nar Nar Goon 33, Kilcunda Bass 12 lt Tooradin-Dalmore 57, Bunyip 42 d Inverloch Kongwak 22, Phillip Island 36 lt Garfield 42.

Under 17: Korumburra Bena 69 d Warragul Industrials 8, Dalyston 52 d Nar Nar Goon 13, Kilcunda Bass 16 lt Tooradin-Dalmore 37, Bunyip 21 lt Inverloch Kongwak 43, Phillip Island 73 d Garfield 17, Cora Lynn 27 d Koo Wee Rup 23.

Under 15: Korumburra Bena 21 lt Warragul Industrials 22, Dalyston 49 d Nar Nar Goon 18, Kilcunda Bass 15 lt Tooradin-Dalmore 36, Bunyip 15 lt Inverloch Kongwak 37, Phillip Island 51 d Garfield 10, Cora Lynn 25 d Koo Wee Rup 19.

Under 13: Korumburra Bena 49 d Warragul Industrials 4, Da-

Shooter competes on world stage LEONGATHA shooter Dan Croatto lived out a dream as he represented his country at the New Zealand Nationals recently.

Croatto was selected for the Australian team after a successful qualifying round with the National Rifle Association of Australia.

He was the only Victorian representative.

Croatto shot in several events throughout the week and found himself fifth overall; a stunning feat.

The team was third, with New Zealand taking out the top spots. The event took place in Christchurch.

Croatto described the ACHIEVEMENT: Dan Croatto represented Aus- experience as “unique” and tralia in the New Zealand Nationals recently. enjoyed the opportunity to

shoot on a world stage.

Croatto said the biggest challenge for the shooters throughout the week was adjusting to high winds.

“We had wind gusts of over 60 km/h. The shooting range was out near the airport, there were light planes coming through and we just had to adjust to the local conditions. We improved as the week went on; we just had to get used to it,” he said.

He is now looking forward to the upcoming Australian national event this month, where Commonwealth champions will also be competing.

Croatto has been shooting for at least 30 years and currently shoots with the Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club at the Leongatha.

lyston 27 d Nar Nar Goon 9, Kilcunda Bass 2 lt Tooradin-Dalmore 43, Bunyip 6 lt Inverloch Kongwak 30, Phillip Island 40 d Garfield 16, Cora Lynn 32 d Koo Wee Rup 16.

Ladders

A Grade Tooradin-Dalmore .............. 281.71 16 Inverloch-K’wak ................ 152.70 8 Bunyip129.31 8 Korumburra Bena ............... 17.78 8 Phillip Island....................... 105.88 8 Koo Wee Rup ......................... 93.22 8 Warragul Indust .................... 108.44 4 Nar Nar Goon......................... 94.31 4 Dalyston78.89 4 Cora Lynn67.61 4 Garfield50.96 0 Kilcunda-Bass ........................ 41.26 0 B Grade Tooradin Dalmore .............. 177.68 16 Phillip Island....................... 213.48 12 Bunyip ................................. 133.03 12 Warragul Indust ................. 128.71 8 Cora Lynn ............................. 98.74 8 Koo Wee Rup ......................... 99.09 4 Dalyston ................................. 94.90 4 Nar Nar Goon......................... 88.32 4 Garfield .................................. 69.23 4 Korumbirra Bena ................... 79.10 0 Inverloch-K’wak .................... 69 00 0 Kilcunda-Bass ........................ 29.07 0 C Grade Tooradin Dalmore .............. 190.79 16 Cora Lynn ........................... 141.49 12 Bunyip ................................. 131.40 8 Warragul Indust ..................112.50 8 Koo Wee Rup ...................... 100.00 4 Phillip Island .......................... 95.92 4 Nar Nar Goon......................... 92.31 4 Inverloch-K’wak .................... 92.31 4 Dalyston ................................. 89.61 4

Korum-Bena........................... 84.68 4 Garfield .................................. 81.08 4 Kilcunda-Bass ........................ 37.41 0 Under 17 Cora Lynn ........................... 178.87 16 Phillip Island....................... 280.00 12 Dalyston .............................. 353.85 8 Inverloch-K’wak ................ 248.57 8 Korum-Bena ....................... 234.33 8 Tooradin Dalmore .................. 89.00 8 Bunyip .................................. 105.32 4 Koo Wee Rup ......................... 65.00 4 Garfield .................................. 59.23 4 Nar Nar Goon......................... 50.00 0 Kilcunda-Bass ........................ 30.07 0 Warragul Industrials ............... 20.12 0 Under 15 Cora Lynn ........................... 243.86 16 Phillip Island....................... 403.03 12 Warragul Indust ................. 293.94 12 Inverloch-K’wak ................ 457.89 8 Dalyston .............................. 325.00 8 Koo Wee Rup ....................... 195.45 8 Tooradin-Dalmore .................. 84.31 8 Korum-Bena........................... 60.71 0 Bunyip .................................... 39.80 0 Nar Nar Goon......................... 35.14 0 Kilcunda-Bass ........................ 22.70 0 Garfield .................................. 10.34 0 Under 13 Cora Lynn ........................... 315.00 16 Tooradin-Dalmore .............. 414.81 12 Phillip Island....................... 296.67 12 Inverloch-K’wak ................ 323.81 8 Korum-Bena ....................... 217.14 8 Garfield .................................. 83.72 4 Bunyip .................................... 77.46 4 Koo Wee Rup ......................... 71.93 4 Dalyston ................................. 70.73 4 Nar Nar Goon......................... 37.31 0 Kilcunda-Bass .........................11.71 0 Warragul Indust ...................... 10.45 0

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club 2019: 50m Prone Pennant - Section A: Round six: Leongatha 575.019 defeated by Shepparton 590.027.

Daniel Croatto.......192.009 John Hart…...........192.004 Christopher Sargant...191.006 Kenneth Hart…….191.004 Round seven: Geelong 583.031 defeated Leongatha 580.020 Kenneth Hart.........194.008 Christopher Sargant..193.006 Daniel Croatto.......193.006 John Hart…….......192.006 Ladder Frankston………............24 Shepparton……..........…20 Leongatha……………...16 Geelong………........…..12 Mosman Neutral Bay…...8 MCC A………………….4 Coastal Classic - Lake Gillear: Sunday, April 7.

Dan Croatto broke the state record for 90 metres on Sunday with a score of 592.

He also finished it off with 200 out of 200 on his last card.

2018/9 Gippsland Shield - round five: Shot at Leongatha (50 metre) on April 7.

This was a Handicap event.

Traralgon won the round with 1194.7 with Leongatha second with 1175.2 and Sale third with 1150.7.

The best prone shooter of the day (scratch) is Chris Sargant (Leongatha) with 192.005.

The best prone shooter of the day (handicap) is Jack Sargant (Leongatha) with 202.3.

The best bench shooters

of the day (scratch) were William Maginn (Traralgon) and Dave Garrett (Traralgon) with 196.009.

The best bench shooter of the day (handicap) is Keith Lucas (Traralgon) with 202.6.

The shooters scores (handicap) for Leongatha were: Jack Sargant (prone)...202.3 Mathew Eldridge (prone)........................197.2 Robert Spratt (bench)..196.9 Chris Sargant (prone)..196.2 William Ross (bench)..191.8 Allan Ross (bench)…..190.8 The club shoots Friday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the Leongatha Recreation Reserve.

Any inquiries, please call R. Spratt 5664 2358.

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• Mirboo North v Yinnar

Yinnar no match for mighty Tigers ROVER UNBEATEN Mirboo North heads to the Easter break full of confidence after blitzing arch rival Yinnar by an unprecedented 125 points at Yinnar Recreation Reserve on Saturday.

As the mighty Tigers ruthlessly swept all before them with integrated transitional mobility, they also regained the annually contested Vin Kallady Memorial Shield from the Magpies.

Not even the sanctuary of the boundary line could help the struggling Magpies; the one thing in footy known as your friend when the going gets too tough to bear.

So dominant was

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Yall Yall N 25.10.160 d Newborough 3.8.26 Hill End 16.6.102 d Trafalgar 11.12.78 Morwell E 25.15.165 d Thorpdale 6.10.46 RESERVES Yall Yall N 11.12.78 d Newborough 3.3.21 Trafalgar 17.6.108 d Hill end 6.6.42 Morwell E 21.12.138 d Thorpdale 3.1.19 THIRDS Hill End 8.13.61 d Trafalgar 7.2.44 Newborough v Yall Yall N Yall Yall N won by forfeit FOURTHS Trafalgar 13.20.98 d Hill End 0.1.1 Yall Yall N 20.20.140 d Newborough 3.2.20

Mid Gippsland ladders SENIORS

Yall-Yall North .... 615.38 Mirboo North ..... 516.07 Morwell East...... 265.56 Boolarra ........... 130.77 Hill End ..............96.05 Yinnar .....................50.00 Trafalgar ..................85.42 Thorpdale ................42.06 Newborough ...........17.41

RESERVES

Boolarra ........... 631.25 Morwell East...... 617.50 Yall-Yall Nth ...... 371.43 Trafalgar........... 247.06 Mirboo North ..... 124.06 Yinnar ...................113.33 Newborough ...........30.81 Hill End ...................29.03 Thorpdale ................14.64

THIRDS

Yall-Yall Nth .......321.88 Hill End .............281.54 Yinnar...............160.33 Trafalgar............132.73 Mirboo North ....... 74.43 Morwell East ............17.21 Newborough ............29.30

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FOURTHS Yinnar............. 1120.00 Yall-Yall Nth .......700.00 Morwell East.......531.25 Mirboo North ......131.78 Trafalgar............. 67.27 Newborough ............11.07 Hill End ......................9.29

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Mirboo North that adequately describing its deeds in a few short lines is impossible.

Emerson Hicks, Matt Dyke, Jack Findlay and Brendan Chapman were Magpies who continually bent their backs, but too many of their teammates were unable to put a stake in the ground.

The Tigers brought in Liam Nash and Dom Pinneri to replace injured playing coach Josh Taylor and Clancy Bennett, who was unavailable for selection.

Best afield winger, Jacob Blair, booted Mirboo North’s first goal off the pack from

the right forward pocket after leaving his opponent languishing in his wake 50 metres away.

Fraser Austin kicked the Tigers’ second major from a free kick directly in front of the big white sticks and by quarter-time, Mirboo North had five unanswered majors on the board.

Mirboo North’s momentum reached fever pitch in the second quarter as it seized the opportunity to take advantage of Yinnar’s siege situation.

In the midst of all the action, the frenzied Tigers slammed on 9.2 to increase their advan-

SENIORS

THIRDS

Mirboo North 24.12.156 Yinnar 4.7.31

Yinnar 21.19.145 Mirboo North 3.1.19

Mirboo North goals: J. Blair 5, B. Wilson 5, F. Austin 4, D. Pinneri 2, L. Nash 1, J. Nash 1, P. Taylor 1, M. Wightman 1, R. Oddy 1, L. Powell 1, A. Marangon 1, R. Kratzat 1.

Yinnar goals: K. GrinsteadJones 2, D. Yates 1, M. Dyke 1.

Mirboo North best: J. Blair, L. Nash, M. Wightman, D. Mayman, J. Blackford, R. Oddy.

Yinnar best: E. Hicks, M. Dyke, J. Findlay, B. Chapman, B. Duve, M. Hendrikse.

Yinnar goals: S. Lissa 4, M. Porykali 4, J. Carnes 4, B. Riley 4, P. Kearns 3, T. Hutchinson 1, C. O’Shea 1.

Mirboo North goals: L. Vanderbrugh 1, P. Lewis 1, J. Bessell-Browne 1.

Yinnar best: J. Carnes, B. Flanigan, C. O’Shea, R. Drummond, B. VanDerMeer, P. Rand.

Mirboo North best: D. Powell, J. Cummaudo, P. Lewis, L. Dight, R. Aveling, H. Mahoney.

FOURTHS

RESERVES

Yinnar 16.20.116 Mirboo North 2.0.12

Yinnar 14.9.93 Mirboo North 6.9.45 Yinnar goals: L. Visser 7, C. Alexander 2, M. Renwick 1, E. Suares 1, J. Winters 1, R. Malcolmson 1, B. Mahoney 1.

Mirboo North goals: A. Salerno 1, S. Rogers 1, C. Le Page 1, L. Dight 1, T. Fenton 1.

Yinnar best: L. Visser, L. Clarke, B. Mahoney, A. McKay, J. Leicester, D. Yates.

Mirboo North best: D. Taylor, L. Gervasi, P. Aveling, J. Vuillermin, A. Salerno.

Yinnar goals: S. Lissa 4, J. Wyntjes 3, D. Makepeace 2, M. Porykali 2, J. Carnes 2, B. VanDerMeer 1, R. Brown 1, Z. Schill 1.

Mirboo North goals: B. Peters 1, Q. O’Kane 1.

Yinnar best: S. Lissa, B. VanDerMeer, Z. Schill, J. Carnes, D. Makepeace, M. McCafferty.

Mirboo North best: I. Linn, N. Cummaudo, W. Jacka, T. Wilkins, H. Mahoney, J. Couper.

tage to 81 points at the main break.

Blair, Liam Nash, Mitchell Wightman and Darryl Mayman were having field days through the midfield and beyond, whilst Julian Blackford and Riley Oddy were sturdy in the back 50 for the visitors.

Yinnar’s only goal in the first half came from Damian Yates, 22 minutes into the second term.

Although the Magpies booted a couple of goals in the third quarter, Mirboo North added another four and at three quarter time its lead was 92 points.

The tenacious Tigers had exposed the Magpies on the outside, shut them down on the inside and there were no signs of any upside anywhere for the home side.

Mirboo North mercilessly piled on 6.5 in the final quarter as its players finished off a glorious afternoon of quality control football under little pressure.

Blair and Brayden Wilson completed five goal hauls for the Tigers, whilst Austin registered four classy majors.

Mirboo North’s next appointment is on Saturday, April 27, when it hosts Hill End at Tigerland.

DON’T ARGUE: Mirboo North’s Julian Blackford protects the ball from his Yinnar opponent.

Disappointing loss for Panthers

KILCUNDABASS suffered a devastating loss to Tooradin-Dalmore at its home ground on Saturday.

Tooradin-Dalmore took the lead early, finishing with 28 point to the Panthers’ seven by the end of the first quarter.

The divide only grew from there with Kilcunda-Bass’ confidence shaken.

The Panthers were only able to make another eight points come half time, while their opposition continued to prevail with a further 38 points.

Tooradin-Dalmore took advantage, claiming a staggering 53 point in the third quarter.

Kilcunda-Bass tried to keep them at bay but were unsuccessful,

managing to record just two points.

Defeat was unavoidable for the side, but they managed to hold it together in the final quarter to land eight more points.

The opposition’s Andrew Dean was driving Tooradin-Dalmore’s win with eight overall goals, along with Nicholas Lang supporting with six goals landed.

Meanwhile the competition proved too strong for the Panther’s which were only able to take three goals for the entirety of the game.

Tooradin-Dalmore dominated with a shocking 153 to the Panthers’ 25 – an easy steal for Tooradin-Dalmore.

Kilcunda-Bass’ best players were Connor Steel, Sam Watson, Thomas West, Jake Smith, James Phillips CONTEST: Ned Bradley battled hard in the and Bradley Aldwell. ruck for Kilcunda-Bass in the Seniors.

Giants secure first win

KORUMBURRABena faced the Warragul Industrials at home, with both teams looking to record their first win of the season.

The Giants had to make two changes with Emmanuel Jakhot and Rhys Dixon out, and Jamie Cann and young Tyler Newton in.

Newton made his Seniors debut.

Both sides played attacking football, which the big crowd enjoyed watching.

The Giants goaled first, but the Dusties kicked into gear to kick the next two after the Giants turned the ball over.

Towards the end of the quarter, the Giants picked up and two late goals had the home team in front.

At quarter time, the score was Giants 3.1.19 to Dusties 2.1.13.

Both sides continued playing attacking football and defences were under pressure.

The Giants settled first and started using the ball, hitting accurate targets.

Three goals was the result.

A late lapse cost a turnover and the Dusties kicked a goal to end the quarter.

Going into the long break, the score was Giants 5.3.33 to Dusties 3.1.19.

The Giants opened the third term by kicking the first goal.

However, the turnovers were killing them and they were missing their tackling opportunities.

The Dusties were had cleaner ball handling, allowing them to convert to goals.

The Giants hit back and Cann kicked a great goal.

Another late goal from a free kick ended

the quarter.

With one quarter left, the score was Giants 8.3.51 to Dusties 6.5.41.

Lucas Dohnt and Newton combined well in the ruck during the last quarter.

They helped get the ball to Snooks and two goals resulted.

However, Giants

turned the ball over again, resulting in a goal to the Dusties.

Ben Fitzpatrick goaled for the Giants but the Dusties kicked another couple to be just six points down.

The Giants attacked to seal the game with a goal and had the ball in attack when the siren signalled the end.

Both sides have the Easter break to recuperate.

In the next round, the Giants will play Inverloch-Kongwak away and the Dusties will play TooradinDalmore at Tooradin on Anzac Day.

CLOSE MATCH: Lucas Dohnt of the Giants and Sam Davies of Dusties had a battle all day in the ruck.

Sea Eagles on fire INVERLOCH-Kongwak’s winning streak continued on Saturday with a six goal win against Bunyip.

Playing at the Bunyip Recreation Reserve, the Sea Eagles were hot from the first siren, booting the first four goals.

Goal kicking glory was shared throughout the game. Sam Gibbins and Toby Mahoney kicked three each, while Cameron Roughead, Tom Wyatt and young Jack Hutchinson earned two each.

Bunyip earned one goal for the quarter.

Inverloch-Kongwak remained ahead of the pack for the rest of the game, but Bunyip stepped up and became more competitive during the second and third term.

Michael Eales stood strong in the backline to restrict Bunyip’s scoring opportunities, backed by Dylan and Rowan Clark.

Young guns Hutchinson and Lachlan Scott were vital through the middle.

The Sea Eagles took it up a notch in the last quarter for a convincing winning margin.

Next week, Inverloch-Kongwak will host a massive Easter Saturday clash against old rivals Dalyston.

This is anticipated to draw in a massive crowd with warm weather forecasted.

A bugle will also be played before the game to pay respects for Anzac Day. The Sea Eagles will also be wearing black arm bands in honour of three clubs stalwarts who passed away during the off season; Mocca Parker Calvin Logan and Maurie Cargill.

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FOOTBALL

SENIORS D2

UN

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BUNYIP 9.12-66 DEF BY INVERLOCH KONGWAK 16.5-101 PHILLIP ISLAND 11.17-83 DEF GARFIELD 4.5-29 DALYSTON 4.12-36 DEF BY NAR NAR GOON 15.11-101

WEST GIPPSLAND FOOTBALL LEAGUE

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KILCUNDA BASS3.7-25 DEF BY TOORADIN-DALMORE 23.15-153

KORUMBURRA-BENA 13.3-81 DEF WARRAGUL INDUSTRIALS 10.9-69 CORA LYNN 20.17-137 DEF KOO WEE RUP 10.11-71

WONTHAGGI 5672 0800 FOUNTAIN GATE 8796 6777 WARRAGUL 5623 9000 MOE 5127 9500

MORWELL 5120 0200 TRALAGON 5175 6700 SALE 5149 5100

• Phillip Island Football

Bulldogs bite and defeat Garfield PHILLIP Island looked every bit the reigning premier on Saturday on its home ground in Cowes defeating Garfield 83 to 29.

Following the unfurling of the 2018 Seniors premiership flag by president Chris Ross and 2018 co-president Casey Cleveland with the guard of honour by both teams and the umpires, it was quickly down to business.

Phillip Island looked the stronger team and dominated from the first bounce.

While Garfield did show some promise with some good marking and passages of play in the first quarter the Bulldogs were relentless and former AFL Demon Cameron Pederson seemed to be everywhere, enjoying his fair share of marks and shots at goal. He bagged two for the match with nine other team mates each scoring a goal apiece, contributing to the final score Phillip Island 11 goals 18 points to Garfield’s 4 goals 4 points.

The strong contingent of Phillip Island supporters were feeling confident at the end of the first quarter with the Island 3.8.26 to Garfield’s 0.2.2, a handy lead and after a rousing quarter time address from coach Beau Vernon the Bulldogs

wasted no time in the second quarter putting on another four quick goals and by the 15 minute mark it was all over red rover.

The Bulldogs were relentless in their attack of their weaker Garfield opponent.

Operations manager Scott Huther said coach Beau Vernon was pleased with the win but neither him nor the players were happy with the missed shots at goals, kicking 11 goals and 18 points for the match.

“This is something the team will be working on in the lead up to the next match,” Huther said.

Jamie Youle took on the role of captain with Brendan Kimber out for the match and was awarded best on ground with Marcus Wright second and Cameron Pederson third.

Not only did Youle have a great day out on the park, he also picked up a handy $1000 in the club’s draw on the Saturday night.

Looking to the Easter Saturday match up and Huther said it is going to be a huge game and is hoping for a big crowd of supporters at the kennel.

“This will be the biggest game of the year and will be a real test for the Island,” Huther said.

Phillip Island is again looking like the team to beat even though it

was missing three of its gun players including Brendan Kimber, Zak Vernon and Leigh Warne who were out with minor injuries but Huther said they are all expected to be back for the grand final rematch against KooWeeRup in Cowes next week.

It seems the Island isn’t short of talent with Pederson a handy pick up and Huther said he is not just a great addition to the team on the ground but off as well, being a great mentor to the junior footballers as well.

“He is a big tank but also pretty fast, just a great asset,” Huther said.

“We do have about seven players missing from last year’s grand final side but have also picked up some good players in former Leongatha premiership player Jason Tomada and one of Wonthaggi Power’s best Eli Rickards.

“We have also had some of last year’s U18 premiership side including Brodie Anderson, Max Maddox and Billy Taylor (all home grown Island boys) step up to the Seniors so that has been good for the team.

“We are pretty lucky as we are so strong in our juniors with two U10’s, U12’s and U14’s and good numbers in the U16 and U18’s.”

As for next week the Bulldogs should have KooWeeRup’s

measure but Huther said KooWeeRup has recruited pretty well in the off season so it will be a different looking team than when these two meet in the grand final last year, when it was a walk over for the Island.

Huther said after the match on Easter Saturday the club is turning on some live music and everyone is welcome to come along for a great night out.

As for the netballers Huther said they have had a bit of a rough start to the year with the new netball courts still under construction so games have been played indoor at the YMCA next to the ground. He said they are hoping the courts will be finished by midyear.

ROUND 3 SENIORS LADDER W L D

BIG AND TOUGH: former AFL Demon Cameron Pedersen was giving his all in the match against Garfield on Saturday in Cowes and giving his home ground supporters plenty to cheer about in the first with his awesome marking, here proving too strong for Garfield’s T Hobson and L. Schreurs.

Playing at Dalyston, conditions were perfect.

Nar Nar Goon was flying from the first siren, leaving Dalyston to try and claw its way back.

Inaccurate kicking in front of goal during the second and third terms ensured a greater winning margin for the travelling side.

Defensive pressure was working well for the Magpies, which slowed Nar Nar Goon’s run as the game progressed.

Unfortunately, Nar

Phillip Island Goals: C. Pedersen 2, A. Duyker 1, M. Wright 1, J. Youle 1, E. Richards 1, J. Taylor 1, A. Redmond 1, B. Taylor 1, J. Tomada 1, H. Bruce 1 Garfield Goals: D. Helmore 2, J. Gown 1, N. Marsh 1 Phillip Island Best: J. Youle, M. Wright, C. Pedersen, E. Richards, A. Redmond, M. Jones Garfield Best: M. Wallace, N. Macente, J. Morgan, L. Diston, N. Marsh, T. Stanton RESERVES

Garfield 10.6.66 Phillip Island 7.5.47 Garfield Goals: T. McMillan 3, S. McMillan 2, N. Glen 2, B. Van Der Pas 2, A. Mitchell 1 Phillip Island Goals: K. Taylor 2, N. Love 1, B. Insall 1, D. Larkin 1, K. MacKenzie 1, L. Glossop 1 Garfield Best: Z. Harper, A. Haddrick, A. Mitchell, A. Marsh, T. Van der pas, D. Clebney Phillip Island Best: L. Glossop,

Phillip Island 16.11.107 Garfield 3.5.23 Phillip Island Goals: H. Anderson 5, M. Sellars 4, V. Bienias 2, B. Thompson 2, D. Chisholm 1, F. Cousins 1, N. BeeHickman 1 Garfield Goals: N. Willemsen 1 Phillip Island Best: H. Anderson, N. Bee-Hickman, N. Anderson, T. McMillan, M. Sellars, V. Bienias

Garfield 6.5.41 Phillip Island 4.9.33 Garfield Goals: I. Braaksma 2, C. Heagney 1, W. Pickering 1, J. Evans 1, L. Taveria 1 Phillip Island Goals: O. KaneGillard 1, L. Hill 1, H. Smith 1, B. Taylor 1 Garfield Best: J. Pickering, J. Zaccari, A. Fitzpatrick, C. Heagney, Z. Koesemans , Z. Loomes Phillip Island Best: L. Hill, T. Dickie, B. Taylor, H. O’Brien, M. Walton, T. Niven

Phillip Island Football Netball Club president Chris Ross, A FL Vic commissioner John White, 2018 co-president Casey Cleeland and young Noah Boyack get the West Gippsland league Seniors flag ready to unrfurl at the start of the Seniors match between the Island and Garfield at Cowes on Saturday.

Nar Nar Goon 15.11.101 Dalyston 4.12.36 Nar Nar Goon Goals: T. McDermott 5, L. Hansen 4, M. Stevens 3, S. Stocco 2, B. Hermann 1 Dalyston Goals: B. Carew 2, B. Dryden 1, M. Whittaker 1 Nar Nar Goon Best: T. Armour, T. McDermott, D. Hansen, T. Noy, S. Blackwood, L. Hansen Dalyston Best: R. Silver, D. Wilson, H. Wright, B. Carew, C. Wakefield, F. Brosnan RESERVES

Nar Nar Goon 20.6.126 Dalyston 4.7.31

Goon ran away with the match by 65 points.

Next week, Dalyston will play in a massive Easter Saturday clash against Inverloch-

Kongwak.

Dalyston is expected to see the return of Declan Kelly, who should add a bit more depth to the side.

%

Toor/Dalm ... 4 0 0 436 Bunyip ....... 3 0 0 376 KooWeeRup.. 3 0 0 252 Phillip Is..... 2 1 0 222 Garfield ...... 2 1 0 124 Nar Nar G ....... 1 2 0 129 Cora Lynn...... 1 3 0 92 Kor-Bena ....... 1 2 0 49 Warr Indus .... 1 2 0 45 Inv-K’wak ...... 0 2 0 52 Dalyston ........ 0 2 0 21 Kil-Bass......... 0 3 0 11 GOALKICKERS

J. Nicolaci, D. McGinley, T. Cleeland, B. Brain, K. Patterson THIRDS

DEFENSIVE PRESSURE: Dalyston’s Dean Wylie and Darcy Brosnan fought Nar Nar Goon’s Shannon Stocco for control of the ball.

part of the team.

Whilst the backline was excellent, it could not be reflected on the scoreboard.

Ultimately, Nar Nar

RESERVES W L D

Phillip Island 11.17.83 Garfield 4.5.29

Wayward kicking leads to Dalyston demise Nar Goon’s key forwards Troy McDermott and tall Lachlan Hanson were not to be controlled. They kicked five and four goals respectively for the match.

Dalyston was missing tall forward Tylah Osbaldeston, which showed some imbalance to the side.

For Dalyston, Ryan Silver played a strong game across half back, which spoiled a few of Nar Nar Goon’s opportunities.

New recruit Darcy Wilson led the way, switching between the back line and midfield.

Once again, Harry Wright played a consistent game, floating across the backline.

Wright has returned to the side from injury and has become an integral

Pts

LADDER

• Dalyston Football ALTHOUGH play was competitive, inaccurate kicking cost Dalyston the match against Nar Nar Goon on Saturday.

%

Phillip Is..... 3 0 0 352 12 Cora Lynn ... 3 0 0 205 12 Toor/Dalm ... 3 1 0 158 12 Inv-K’wak.... 2 0 0 170 8 Nar Nar G..... 2 1 0 153 8 KooWeeRup ... 1 1 0 127 4 Bunyip........... 1 2 0 83 4 Garfield ......... 1 2 0 57 4 Kor-Bena ....... 1 2 0 57 4 Warr Indus .... 0 3 0 60 0 Dalyston ........ 0 2 0 45 0 Kil-Bass......... 0 3 0 23 0 GOALKICKERS A. Dean (Toor-Dal) ........(8) 16 N. Gardiner (Cora L)......(7) 15 J. Taylor (Ph Is).............(1) 9 J. Suarez (Toor-Dal) ......(3) 9 N. Lang (Toor-Dal) ........(6) 8 C. Pedersen (Phillip Is) .(2) 8 J. Rout (Cora L) ............(3) 7 L. Hansen (NarG ...........(4) 7 T. McDermott (NarG) ....(5) 6 J. O’Donnell (Toor-Dal) .(0) 6 B. Carew (Dalys) ...........(2) 6

Nar Nar Goon Goals: S. Collins 3, C. Keenan 3, D. Taylor 2, L. Thomas 2, M. Lewis 2, P. Dorning 1, A. Tocknell 1, M. Van Roy 1, J. Marcon 1, L. Dortmans 1, J. Tabone 1, I. Missen 1 Dalyston Goals: J. Kilgour 2, K. McLean 2 Nar Nar Goon Best: M. Van Roy, D. Gee, S. Collins, D. Hawkins, L. Dortmans, K.

Somers Dalyston Best: L. Ion, K. Schrape, M. Roche, B. Lewis, J. Brooker, K. Spinks THIRDS

Nar Nar Goon 14.17.101 Dalyston 1.2.8 Nar Nar Goon Goals: D. Taylor 10, J. Louden 4 Dalyston Goals: A. Geyer 1 Nar Nar Goon Best: J. Davis, J. Grogan, D. Taylor, J. Louden, J. Hynes, D. Reid-Bradley Dalyston Best: E. Dayson, J. Kilgour, E. Dempsey, A. Geyer, L. Gheller, S. Davis FOURTHS

Nar Nar Goon 23.11.149 Dalyston 0.1.1 Nar Nar Goon Goals: F. Parker 5, N. Pipicelli 4, B. Beet 4, C. Pursell 3, T. Ferrari 1, A. Callum 1, J. Murphy 1, B. Kendray 1 Nar Nar Goon Best: F. Parker, C. Pursell, B. Beet, H. Carney, R. Van Roy, T. Ferrari Dalyston Best: T. Alford, T. Brosnan, B. Hull, L. Armstrong, T. Hitchings, F. Hodgetts

Pts

16 12 12 8 8 4 4 4 4 0 0 0

D. Hull (Toor-Dal) ..........(8) 18 D. Young (Bunyip).........(4) 13 M. Cameron (KooW) .....(2) 10 A. Duyker (Ph Is) ..........(0) 6 B. Parrott (Toor-Dal) .....(2) 6 J. Hand (KooW) ............(0) 6 D. Sughrue (Toor-Dal) ...(0) 5 B. Harrison (KooW).......(1) 5

THIRDS LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Phillip Is.....2 1 0 611 100 Bunyip .......2 1 0 214 66 Nar Nar G.....2 1 0 182 66 Cora Lynn ...2 1 0 156 66 Toor/Dal .....2 1 0 129 66 Koo Wee Rup.. 2 1 0 83 66 Warr Indus ... 2 1 0 66 66 Kil-Bass........ 2 0 0 165 100 Inv-K’wak ..... 1 1 0 86 50 Garfield ........ 0 3 0 37 0 Kor-Bena ...... 0 3 0 35 0 Dalyston ....... 0 2 0 16 0 GOALKICKERS D. Taylor (Nar G) .........(10) 15 J. Verhagen (Cora L) .....(6) 10 M. Sellars (Ph Is) ..........(4) 7 K. Van Dord (KooW) .....(0) 7 H. Anderson (Ph Is) ......(5) 7 B. Hefford (Warr Ind) ....(2) 6 S. Tapner (Bunyip) ........(4) 6 R. Grange-Lylak (KooW) ..(0) 5 W. Little (Kor-Bena).......(2) 5

FOURTHS LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Inv-K’wak....2 0 0 203 100 KooWeeRup..2 1 0 258 66 Nar Nar G.....1 1 0 271 50 Bunyip .......1 1 0 229 50 Phillip Is.....1 1 0 113 50 Garfield ........ 1 1 0 87 50 Kor-Bena ...... 1 1 0 86 50 Cora Lynn..... 0 2 0 14 0 Dalyston ....... 0 1 0 0.67 0 GOALKICKERS D. Parker (KooW) ...........(4) C. Stow (KooW) .............(4) E. Hartley-Smith (Buny) ...(0) C. Pursell (Nar G) ...........(3) N. Pipicelli (Nar G) .........(4) F. Parker (Nar G) ............(5) B. Beet (Nar G) ...............(4) I. Fox (Kor-Bena) ............(0) A. Eberbach (Inv-K)........(2)

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• Foster v Stony Creek

Foster takes up top spot IT was a survival of the fittest after an even contest between Foster and Stony Creek saw the Tigers break away to a convincing win.

The stage was set for high quality football at the Stony Creek Recreation Reserve. Conditions were perfect with 19 degree weather and no wind.

For Foster mates Matt Brown and Darren Granger, the win was a thriller as they played in their 100th and 150th Senior games for Foster respectively.

The first three quarters were evenly matched with both teams going goal for goal.

Foster held the lead by just a handful of points going into the long break, but Stony Creek was able to reclaim the upper hand by five points with one quarter to go.

Foster clicked into gear and proved its fit-

ness in the last quarter.

The determination to win was vital, as Foster had suffered a few injuries and only had one player left on the bench.

Foster played a strong game through the middle and found a number of clean entries into the forward line.

Matthew Clark and David Cook provided a mountain of work through the midfield.

Matthew Wilson also led the way by setting up a number of goals and allowing Foster to gain some much needed momentum.

The Tigers were converting better in the last quarter than they had all game, which made the difference.

Two late goals in the quarter solidified a comfortable win for the Tigers.

For Stony Creek, Jack Stuart played a physical game on ball and Jacob Byrnes was praised for his strong marking in the forward line.

Hayden Egerton was creative through the midfield and Jackson Nolan played in some tough battles in the back against Foster key forward Thomas McGowan.

Despite the loss, Stony Creek is going into its next game with confidence.

There will be a league bye over Easter before Stony Creek takes on MDU. Stony Creek is looking to have Sam Marriott back, who is a crucial asset in the midfield.

Foster will play a night match against Toora. This is set to be another challenge with Toora also coming off a TACKLE: Stony Creek’s Cam McKenzie tries to pull away from his Foster opponent in the convincing win.

Seniors. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@fourcorners framing.

SENIORS LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Foster .........2 0 0 256 8 Toora ..........2 0 0 158 8 Stony Ck ......1 1 0 96 4 Tarwin ........1 1 0 92 4 Fish Ck ...........0 2 0 62 0 MDU...............0 2 0 48 0 GOALKICKERS T. McGowan (Foster) .... (4) 11 B. Mitchell (Toora) ....... (3) 8 K. Bergles (Stony) ........ (4) 6 B. Rooney (Foster) ....... (1) 5 L. Howes (Tarwin) ........ (3) 5 L. Manders (Toora) ...... (4) 5 S. Hawkins (MDU) ....... (3) 5 M. Baxter (Toora) .......... (1) 4 J. Shaw (Fish Ck) .......... (2) 4 D. Garnham (Tarwin).... (3) 4

RESERVES LADDER W L D

%

Pts

%

Pts

Foster .........2 0 0 207 8 Tarwin ........2 0 0 147 8 Stony Ck ......1 1 0 266 4 Fish Ck........1 1 0 49 4 Toora ..........0 2 0 55 0 MDU...............0 2 0 53 0 GOALKICKERS B. Nolan (Stony) .......... (5) 17 P. McRae (Tarwin) ........ (2) 9 J. Bright (Foster) .......... (0) 5 C. Cary (Stony) ............ (1) 5 J. Staley (Fish Ck) ........ (5) 5 N. Mathieson (MDU) .... (4) 4 L. Park (Fish Ck) .......... (4) 4 L. Keily (Tarwin) ........... (1) 4 B. Mead-Ameri (Tarw) .. (4) 4 D. O’Keefe (Toora)........ (3) 3 B. McKnight (Stony) .... (0) 3 K B. Cantwell (MDU) .... (1) 3 D. Annable (Foster) ...... (3) 3

THIRDS LADDER W L D

SENIORS

Foster 10.10.70 Stony Creek 7.6.48 Foster goals: T. McGowan 4, P. Coelli 2, M. Clark 1, M. Wilson 1, B. Rooney 1, C. Pace 1.

Stony Creek goals: K. Bergles 4, J. Byrnes 1, J. Nolan 1, H. Egerton 1.

Foster best: M. Clark, D. Cook, J. Cook, M. Wilson, M. Brown, C. Pace.

Stony Creek best: J. Stuart, J. Byrnes, J. Nolan, H. Egerton, L. Harrington, A. Paton.

RESERVES

Foster 7.6.48 Stony Creek 6.4.40 Foster goals: D. Annable 3, L. De Niese-Mcgregor 1, S. Allott 1, A. O’Sullivan 1.

Stony Creek goals: B. Nolan 5, C. Cary 1.

Foster best: B. Smith, D. Annable, A. O’Sullivan, J. Sparkes, M. Allott, J. Segat.

Stony Creek best: G. Gray, O. Brennan , D. Gordon, N. Svenson, T. Jenkin, M. Semken.

THIRDS

Stony Creek 11.5.71 Foster 7.11.53 Stony Creek goals: J. Bright 2, L. Elliott 2, W. Lindsay 2, S. Bright 1, T. Pipicelli 1, B. Hanrahan 1, J. Battersby 1, B. Cary 1.

Foster goals: O. Lemchens 2, B. Prain 2, B. Judds 1, B. Armstrong 1, J. Davy 1.

Stony Creek best: J. Bright, A. Dyke, B. Cary, L. Elliott, J. Phillips, T. Pipicelli.

Foster best: J. Smith, O. Cox, L. Rathjen, M. House, B. Prain, O. Lemchens.

Stony Creek’s Glen Gray pushed through a pack of Foster players in the Reserves. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@fourcorners framing.

• Fish Creek v Toora

Stony Ck ......2 0 0 248 Toora ..........1 0 0 1233 MDU...........1 0 0 912 Foster .........0 2 0 42 Fish Ck........0 2 0 13 GOALKICKERS A. Rhodes (Toora) ......... (6) J. Bright (Stony) ........... (2) Sam Bright (Stony) ....... (1) W. Lindsay (Stony)........ (2) L. Elliott (Stony) ............ (2) B. Mattern (Toora)......... (3) B. Cantwell (MDU) ........ (0) S. Pearce (MDU) ........... (0) O. Lemchens (Foster) ... (2) Stuart Bright (MDU) ...... (0) A. Walker (Toora) .......... (2) K. Pearce (Toora) .......... (2) T. Pipicelli (Stony) ......... (1) B. Prain (Foster) ............ (2) F. Cashmore (Toora) ...... (2)

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• MDU v Tarwin

Kangas thumped by Demons, Sharks do battle in thriller rampaging Toora

IT was a battle to into Manders, Mitchell the final siren for TOORA hosted were in control.

MDU and Tarwin Costly turnovers and co.

Fish Creek on Saton Saturday. saw Toora skip out to Again, poor goal urday in near per- a 33 point lead at half Both sides were kicking was preventfect conditions for time. eager to put up a coming the Pies from really footy, thumping petitive fight and, with The two big boys putting Fish Creek to a number of new playthe Kangas by 40 Brandon Scammell and bed. ers, it took a while for Liam Adlington were points.

Manders kicked his The Magpies dominated the first quarter through the midfield.

Jack Weston and Jonathan Pintus cleaned up out of the centre.

Fish Creek’s backs were under enormous pressure as the Pies kicked 4.7 and kept the Kangas scoreless for the quarter. Brady Mitchell and Luke Manders were proving hard to control, dominating in the air.

Toora’s poor kicking in front of goal was keeping Fish Creek in the game with goals to Jordan Shaw and Justin Smith, but it was in the midfield where the Pies

having a great duel in the ruck but it was on fourth to seal the deal.

Late goals to Fishy the ground where Toora was smashing the kept the final margin to Creek, pumping ball 40 points.

SENIORS

Toora 10.17.77 Fish Creek 5.7.37 Toora goals: L. Manders 4, B. Mitchell 3, M. Baxter 1, J. Schober 1, N. Herrington 1.

Fish Creek goals: J. Shaw 2, J. Stefani 1, J. Danckert 1, J. Smith 1.

Toora best: J. Pintus, J. Weston, J. Schober, L. Manders, J. Griffin, B. Willder.

Fish Creek best: J. Shaw, M. Watkins, N. Oaten, A. Ireland, W. Voorham, L. Adlington.

RESERVES

Fish Creek 10.9.69 Toora 5.10.40 Fish Creek goals: J. Staley 5, L. Park 4, J. Standfield 1.

Toora goals: D. O’Keefe 3, L. Haustorfer 1, J. Cripps 1.

Fish Creek best: O. Schnoor, B. Stefani, J. Standfield, J. Potter, M. Pocklington, L. Bradbury.

Toora best: J. Knox, D. O’Keefe, R. Hewson, B. Stone, C. Teuma, L. Anedda.

THIRDS

Toora 15.21.111 Fish Creek 1.3.9 Toora goals: A. Rhodes 6, B. Mattern 3, K. Pearce 2, A. Walker 2, F. Cashmore 2.

Fish Creek goals: T. Waters 1.

Toora best: B. Mattern, A. Rhodes, T. Mitchell, A. Radford, K. Pearce, R. Hewson.

Fish Creek best: T. Waters , M. Harry, B. Bell, W. Sands-morris, T. Williams, L. Cocksedge.

them to adjust.

Conditions were perfect at Meeniyan, with no wind to give any advantage.

MDU showcased a better brand of footy than it had displayed in the last couple of years, which resulted in a mere 12 point loss.

After a dead even first quarter, Tarwin pulled a way in the second with three extra goals on the board.

Tarwin continued to increase its pressure and was winning the clearances.

MDU worked hard

to close the gap in the third, but it was the fourth term that had spectators on the edge of their seats.

MDU never gave up and kept Tarwin fighting for the lead.

Inaccurate kicking had Tarwin looking like MDU may prevail, but the Sharks held on to claim the points.

With two minutes to go, Tarwin got two goals past the posts to win the match.

For MDU, Sam Wilson kept the pressure on across half back. Jake McMillan was instrumental on ball and Michael Smith went hard all day in the ruck against a tough opponent in Anthony Carroll.

Carroll was named in Tarwin’s best.

Lachlan Howes played a standout game in the forward, sharing

the goaling glory with Dylan Garnham and William Edmonds.

Brenton Taber was a vital presence in Tarwin’s back line.

After the Easter break, MDU will face a challenge against traditional rivals Stony Creek.

MDU is determined the bounce back after coming so close to a win.

Tarwin will go head to head with Fish Creek and will be taking confidence into the match.

CLASH: Tarwin’s Anthony Carroll and MDU’s Michael Smith were evenly matched in the ruck on Saturday.

SENIORS

RESERVES

Tarwin 11.19.85 M.D.U. 11.7.73

Tarwin 10.10.70 M.D.U. 9.5.59

Tarwin goals: W. Edmonds 3, L. Howes 3, D. Garnham 3, N. McRae 2.

M.D.U. goals: S. Hawkins 3, T. Corry 2, J. Brydon 1, S. Wilson 1, S. Edwards 1, J. Hoy 1, W. Stewart 1, J. McMillan 1.

Tarwin best: A. Carroll, L. Howes, N. Tucker, D. Garnham, T. Evans, B. Taber.

M.D.U. best: S. Wilson, J. Kennedy, J. McMillan, T. Corry, D. Thorson, B. Monty.

Tarwin goals: B. Mead-Ameri 4, P. McRae 2, R. BoscombeHill 1, S. Clark 1, L. Keily 1, D. Windsor 1.

M.D.U. goals: N. Mathieson 4, S. Pearce 2, B. Worn 1, C. Krohn 1, B. Cantwell 1.

Tarwin best: H. Cumming, P. Houston, L. Keily, H. Speed, B. Launder, B. Mead-Ameri.

M.D.U. best: Z. Cox, J. Grande, S. Pearce, B. Densley, C. Krohn, N. Mathieson.

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thestar.com.au • Leongatha v Traralgon

Parrots collect gutsy win LEONGATHA’S injury woes continued on Saturday as it ground out a determined win over a fast finishing Traralgon.

The Parrots lost Jake Mackie towards the end of the first term with a knee injury and also lost Matt Borschmann just before half time also with a knee injury.

The club is hopeful neither injury will be serious but will await tests this week ahead of the Good Friday game at Wonthaggi this week.

This provided the Parrots with a very thin bench and less rotations and it was a credit to the rest of the team it was able to hold the Maroons out with some of the players cramping up.

Despite an unusually high injury count for so early in the season the Parrots are two from two and with players to come back after the break, signs are still positive.

Chris Dunne had a very good game marking well and snapping five goals for the game for the Greens. Chris Verboon at centre half back though was the best on ground with a superb match. Jack Hume and Sam Forrester across half back matched up really well and Josh Hopkins was busy through the midfield.

Cam Olden, having his first senior outing, did well playing mid and across half forward while Tully Bernaldo debuted also for Leongatha playing at half forward and wing.

The Parrots led all day with Traralgon getting the closest for the last five minutes before Leongatha managed to close it down for the remaining few minutes.

Aaron Hillberg (foot) and Cade Maskell

(unavailable) made way for Cam Olden and Tully Bernaldo with Leongatha kicking to the chook sheds end.

The Parrots opened up with the first major of the match with Travis Nash kicking truly at the seven minute mark.

Leongatha had good pressure on early and a solid mark and goal by James Lloyd brought up its second.

The Maroons brought up its first goal at the 17 minute mark through Troy Forrest but Chris Dunne for Leongatha marked and goaled for the team’s third.

It was deep in time on when Traralgon brought up its second through Michael Jacobsen to stay in touch and at quarter time it was Leongatha 3.3 to Traralgon 2.2.

The Parrots began term two as good as its first with the first goal after a mark from Dunne before Traralgon’s Thomas Dunn replied soon after.

The Parrots gained the upper hand this term as they added two more through Cameron Olden and Chris Dunne to take a solid lead in at half time 6.5 to Traralgon’s 3.4.

The tempo of the game lifted in the second half as Traralgon came out with more determination after a lackluster first half.

It showed its intent from the outset and with a goal to Troy Forrest within six seconds of the opening bounce.

Lee Stockdale would add a second within minutes and suddenly Traralgon was a team to be reckoned with.

These two quick goals saw Leongatha up the ante as Jack Ginnane and Chris Dunne got busy up forward, Ginnane goaling after a mark and Dunne marking twice for a point

ROUND 2 SENIORS LADDER W L D

Leongatha newcomers Cam Olden, left, handballs to Tully Bernaldo. then a goal soon after to square the ledger.

Dylan Loprese marked and goaled mid term and he repeated the dose just minute’s later. The Parrots answered again through Lloyd however Traralgon won the quarter when again Loprese got up to mark and booted his third for the term.

At the last change Traralgon had closed the gap considerably although Leongatha still led 10.7 to Traralgon 8.5.

Traralgon had the pressure on early in the last peppering away before Cameron Whiteoak goaled at the 10 minute mark to bring the difference to just over a straight kick.

Paddy McGrath steadied the ship with a much needed goal before Traralgon hit back with Whiteoak again marking and kicking truly.

It was midway through the last quarter and both sides were battling hard as it was certainly crunch time with Leongatha two goals up.

A number of points were traded but when Traralgon’s Loprese goaled at the 24 minute mark it was just three points down, a last gasp win was a possibility.

However the Parrots

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Moe 19.16.130 d Drouin 5.8.38 Sale 13.16.94 d Warragul 9.9.63 Maffra 15.10.100 d Bairnsdale 11.8.74 RESERVES Moe 20.18/138 d Drouin 3.4.22 Warragul 14.21.105 d Sale 0.0.0 Maffra 9.9.63 d Bairnsdale 3.7.25 THIRDS Warragul 9.4.58 d Sale 8.8.56 Bairnsdale 16.7.103 d Maffra 6.6.42

Ben Willis had a good outcome for the Parrots in this rucking contest.

FOURTHS Warragul 5.8.38 d Sale 5.3.33 Moe 9.16.70 d Drouin 1.6.12 Bairnsdale 11.9.75 d Maffra 7.5.47

held its nerve for the remaining minutes to take out the win. The skills were down and lots of targets were missed as the Parrots focus on repairing this at training this week.

Leongatha heads to Wonthaggi for a special

SENIORS Leongatha 11.10.76 Traralgon 11.7.73

Good Friday game this week with the matches starting at the usual times.

The Parrots hope WELL JUDGED: James Lloyd stretches to have Luke Bowman back for this one with high to claim front spot and the mark over Col Sanbrook due after Traralgon’s Jackson Hall. a break.

Leongatha best: J. Hastings, J. Renden, L. Wright, S. Forrester, T. Sauvarin, A. Trotto.

Leongatha goals: C. Dunne 5, J. Lloyd 2, T. Nash 1, P. McGrath 1, J. Ginnane 1, C. Olden 1.

Traralgon goals: D. Loprese 3, C. Whiteoak 2, T. Forrest 2, R. Loprese 1, T. Dunn 1, M. Jacobsen 1, L. Stockdale 1.

Leongatha best: C. Verboon, J. Hume, C. Dunne, J. Hopkins, S. Forrester, C. Olden.

Traralgon best: M. Mustoe, M. Jacobsen, H. Hector, T. Forrest, L. Stockdale, C. Thuring.

THIRDS Traralgon 13.4.82 Leongatha 5.7.37

RESERVES Traralgon 17.8.110 Leongatha 5.5.35

FOURTHS Traralgon 16.16.112 Leongatha 0.3.3

Traralgon goals: S. Goddard 4, J. Van Iwaarden 3, T. Webster 3, L. Johnson 2, A. Barrett 2, T. McMahon 1, L. McDonald 1, W. Gaudion 1.

Leongatha goals: L. Wright 4, T. Sauvarin 1.

Traralgon best: T. McMahon, L. Tripodi, S. Le Lievre, S. Goddard, L. Johnson, M. Williams.

9 7 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4

LADDER W L D

Traralgon ....2 Moe ..........2 Maffra........2 Warragul ....1 Bairnsdale...1 Wonthaggi.... 1 Morwell ........ 1 Leongatha .... 0 Drouin .......... 0 Sale .............. 0

0 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 2 2

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

663.89 619.05 246.00 310.42 169.44 91.11 56.35 35.29 8.61 4.46

Pts

8 8 8 4 4 4 4 0 0 0

9 9 7 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 3

THIRDS LADDER W L D

Chris Dunne was right on top, leading and marking well to add five goals to his tally.

Power sink to Tigers

Morwell came out of the starting gates running fast and shot through five majors to Wonthaggi’s solitary one goal; the Tigers lead 5.2 to Wonthaggi’s 1.1 at the first change.

Any chance of a reversal of fortunes was short lived as Morwell continued to gain the ascendancy, adding another four goals as Wonthaggi languished with just one more. Half Time saw Morwell with a commanding lead 9.7 to Wonthaggi 2.6.

The Power worked hard in term three to try to stem the flow and it had some success with a lot more even

8 8 8 4 4 4 4 0 0 0

GOALKICKERS

• Morwell v Wonthaggi

AFTER a promising start to the season it was a different matter for the Power when it travelled to Morwell on Saturday.

Pts

RESERVES

J. Galea (Moe)...............(5) L. Durkin (Moe).............(5) J. Van Iwaarden (Trar)...(3) T. Bransgrove (Warr).....(2) J. Chessells (Moe) ........(3) L. Wright(Leon) ............(4) L. Johnson (Trar) ..........(2) J. Bishop (Trar) .............(0) L. Carman (Maffra) .......(3) M. Marino (Morw) ........(4) S. Goddard (Trar) ..........(4) K. Brann (Won) .............(2) K. Vickery (Bairns) ........(3)

Traralgon goals: M. Luckie 6, I. Copland 3, L. Willaton 2, L. D’Angelo 1, D. Thow 1.

Leongatha goals: J. Lamers 2, M. McGannon 2, E. Lavis 1.

Traralgon best: I. Copland, C. Ruyters, K. Marsh, D. Thow, L. Willaton, M. Luckie.

Leongatha best: J. Lamers, A. Turton, S. Kennedy, W. Littlejohn, M. McGannon, A. Krausz.

Traralgon goals: T. Hamilton 3, R. Adams 3, J. Healey 2, K. Ruyters 2, B. Rickard 1, N. Fox 1, F. Kennedy 1, B. Porter 1, H. Watson 1, C. Bartley 1.

Traralgon best: F. Kennedy, T. Hamilton, J. Cunico, H. Dunbar, B. Porter, R. Adams.

Leongatha best: T. Hall, R. Giliam, L. Hickey, C. Riseley, D. Hume, T. Hanily.

%

Moe .......... 2 0 0 248.39 Sale .......... 2 0 0 120.99 Leongatha ... 2 0 0 111.36 Maffra........ 1 1 0 109.66 Morwell ..... 1 1 0 108.55 Wonthaggi..... 1 1 0 86.84 Drouin ........... 1 1 0 59.69 Traralgon ....... 0 2 0 88.16 Bairnsdale ..... 0 2 0 85.64 Warragul ....... 0 2 0 60.00 GOALKICKERS B. McCarrey (Bairns).....(4) S. White (Moe)..............(4) D. Loprese (Trar)...........(3) C. Dunne (Leon)............(5) P. Ryan (Won) ...............(2) J. Freeman (Sale) ..........(2) J. Lloyd (Leon) ..............(2) A. Dugan (Moe).............(3) A. Petrou (Maffra) .........(3) M. Dowse (Sale) ...........(2) M. Betson (Won)...........(1) E. East (Bairns) .............(0) B. Hughes (Warr) ..........(1)

Harley and Pat Ryan up quarter.

But still Morwell led forward. at the last change 13.10 The Power knows it to Wonthaggi 4.6. will have to lift a notch With just under a 10 goal margin at the last change Wonthaggi was SENIORS never going to win but Morwell 16.14110 7.9.51 at least it could run the Wonthaggi Morwell goals: K. Jiath 2, Z. game out.

Cantrill 2, T. Hillier 2, D. Musil 1, And this the Power I. Abas 1, R. Tatterson 1, D. Siddle 1, B. McAuliffe 1, Z. Anderdid as they added the son 1, N. Noblett 1, J. Hecker 1, same amount of goals, J. Leak 1, A. Rosato 1.

Wonthaggi goals: P. Ryan 2, J. three apiece to have Thomas 1, T. Harley 1, M. Betsome life left for this son 1, T. Davey 1, J. Staley 1. best: A. Rosato, Z. Friday’s big clash at Morwell Cantrill, Z. Anderson, D. Musil, K. Jiath. home to Leongatha. best: J. Schulz, J. Josh Schulz had an- Wonthaggi Staley, J. Bates, A. Lindsay, T. other impressive outing Harley, P. Ryan. for the Power backing RESERVES 14.7.91 up on his opening game Morwell Wonthaggi 11.9.75 with another great game Morwell goals: M. Marino 4, P. Charles 2, N. Wilson 2, R. for the club.

Lewis 1, N. Mills 1, B. Briggs Jordan Staley did 1, A. Chawner 1, L. Tactor 1, B. extremely well down Brereton 1.

Wonthaggi goals: M. Ware 3, back to try to stem the K. Brann 2, K. Brown 2, K. Moflow and was Wont- hen 1, W. Luke 1, S. Roche 1, H. Dawson 1. haggi’s next best play- Morwell best: M. Marino, H. er along with Joshua Law, P. Charles, M. Linton, B. N. Wilson.

Bates, Aidan Lindsay Briggs, Wonthaggi best: C. McLean, boaring in around the K. Brown, K. Brann, H. Dawmidfield, and Troy son, D. Tiziani, C. Boucher.

and play a bit more like the opening round if it is to get close to the Parrots.

Morwell ..... 2 Bairnsdale .. 2 Warragul .... 2 Traralgon .... 1 Maffra........ 1 Sale ............... 0 Leongatha ..... 0 Moe............... 0 Wonthaggi..... 0

0 0 0 0 1 2 2 1 2

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

355.56 179.59 134.83 221.62 72.85 85.50 56.67 47.67 27.50

GOALKICKERS B. Vickery (Bairns) ........(5) C. Kennedy (Morw) .......(5) K. Noonan (Bairns) .......(5) J. Beechey-D (Morw) ....(5) M. Luckie (Trar) ............(5) Z. Bezzina (Morw) .........(3) H. Kellow (Bairns) .........(2) T. Thatcher (Maffra) ......(2) J. Lamers (Sale) ............(2) J. Ziino (Sale) ................(2) D. McRae (Won) ...........(0) J. Hutchins (Sale) .........(3)

Pts

8 8 8 4 4 0 0 0 0

8 8 8 6 6 5 5 5 4 4 4 3

FOURTHS THIRDS Morwell 21.12.138 Wonthaggi 3.4.22 Morwell goals: J. BeecheyDanvers 6, C. Kennedy 5, Z. Bezzina 3, N. Hall 2, E. Sharp 2, C. Macdonald 1, S. Healy 1, B. Rooney 1.

Wonthaggi goals: O. Dawson 1, B. Mabilia 1, M. Pier 1.

Morwell best: J. Beechey-Danvers, D. Hough, S. Burzese, N. Hall, C. Macdonald, C. Kennedy.

Wonthaggi best: T. Simpson, W. Speed, H. Dawson, M. Pier, B. Mabilia, S. Tessari.

FOURTHS Morwell 11.8.74 Wonthaggi 6.7.43 Morwell goals: T. Gray 5, R. Harding 2, J. Monacella 2, C. Blewett 1, C. Bailey 1.

Wonthaggi goals: S. O’Halloran 1, H. Fincher 1, R. Moresco 1, H. Tiziani 1, S. Beaumont 1, B. Mabilia 1.

Morwell best: Z. Carlson, T. Gray, J. Brown, Z. Casey, T. Waack, S. Treasure.

Wonthaggi best: E. Dickison, C. Logan, R. Moresco, H. Tiziani, S. O’Halloran, B. SeniorGibson.

LADDER W L D

%

Traralgon ....2 0 0 2308.33 Warragul ....2 0 0 307.69 Moe ..........2 0 0 297.73 Bairnsdale ..1 1 0 116.36 Sale ..........1 1 0 105.49 Morwell ........ 1 1 0 101.92 Leongatha .... 1 1 0 42.03 Maffra .......... 0 2 0 56.15 Wonthaggi.... 0 2 0 31.63 Drouin .......... 0 2 0 8.94 GOALKICKERS B. Bockman (Bairns) .....(3) R. Adams (Trar) ............(3) T. Carpenter (Warr) .......(2) T. Gray (Morw) ..............(5) K. Ruyters (Trar) ...........(2) F. Kennedy (Trar) ...........(1) N. Wheildon (Moe) ........(2) T. Hamilton (Trar) ..........(3) T. Blackshaw (Moe) .......(1) J. Monacella (Morw) .....(2)

Pts

8 8 8 4 4 4 4 0 0 0

6 6 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4

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