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Wednesday September 2, 2009

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Seventh anniverary for Snowy River

Last Saturday saw the seventh anniversary of Snowy River Day, celebrating the day in 2002 when the Mowembah Aqueduct was decommissioned, returning water into the river. However over the seven years, the Snowy River Alliance has continued to fight to have environmental flows returned to the river and that battle continues. Last Saturday

guest speakers at the day included Professor Jim Peterson of Monash University and atmospheric researcher, Aron Gingis. Prof Peterson is involved with gegraphical information systems at Monash. The speakers are pictured with alliance chairman John Gallard and Alpine Riverkeeper, Acaia Rose, on the banks of the Snowy.

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Wednesday September 2, 2009

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That winning touch. Tony, Rose and Rebecca Nassar with Emma Waterhouse at the awards night last week. Local restaurants have performed well in the recent ACT and Southern NSW Restaurant and Catering Awards. The presentation dinner was held at the National Convention Centre, Canberra on August 24. Roses Lebanese restaurant in Cooma and Angie’s Italian Kitchen, in Jindabyne both won their sections. Roses beat Le Tres Bon Restaurant in Bungendore to win the Euopean Restaurant award. Proprietor Tony Nassar is understandably happy with the win and looking forward to the state titles. If successful at that level Roses will compete in the national titles. Angies defeated fellow Jindabyne restaurant Bacco Restaurant and La Tavol Ristorante, Griffith to take out the Italian Restaurant Award.

Angie Ponticello of Angie’s Italian Kitchen with Ivana Komsic.

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Wednesday September 2, 2009

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WEEKLY SPECIALS Specials every day, come in and check out the specials board Cooma Hotel As part of the initiative to raise money for the children’s hospital, staff from Woolworths South took part in a ‘1960’s or hippy’ themed day last week. They have raised more than $2000 through the 50 club and a TV raffle, and are confident of reaching their target of $5000 by the end of September. On September 26, a trash and treasure market day will be held in the car park and people are encouraged to book a stall by contacting Woolies on 6452 3806.

Planning forum attracted 100 About 100 people attended a forum on the NSW State Plan last Monday night. The State Plan is the NSW Government’s blueprint for investing in a better future for NSW and provides targets for better service delivery across the public sector in NSW. Last Monday’s session was one of 16 public consultation sessions held around the State. However, the general feeling from the local community seems to be the forum was of little benefit. Those attending believe they were limited in the opportunities they had to express real concerns. Cooma-Monaro Shire mayor, Vin Good said “I suppose we were lucky the State Government gave the community an opportunity to comment on the NSW State Plan. “I thank Ministers Firth and Whan for attending, but I was surprised the Premier and other Cabinet members did not attend. “I hope the NSW Government takes notice of

the issues raised by the community and takes action on them in the near future. “However, It was a long way for many local government people to travel for what seems a small return”. Mayor of Snowy River Shire, John cahill, did not have an issue with the forum, but he is concerned with the content of the plan itself. He said it seemed part of the state west of the Great Dividing Range has not been given due consideration. Cr Cahill said that plan does not mention agriculture which is a concern as it is the major industry for those regions. Cr Cahill said he had other concerns, but those were both State and Federal Government matters. He said he believed there were better ways of getting government funding to local government, such as happens in Western Australia. See more comment, page 9.

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News

Wednesday September 2, 2009

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On Saturday September 5 at 4pm Judith Briscoe will open the 10th Briscoe Memorial Art Awards at the Raglan Gallery in Lambie Street, Cooma. A total of 139 paintings submitted by 39 local artists and 32 artists from the coast, Sydney, ACT, Victoria and WA will be judged by Clive Cocum for a total prizemoney of $4100.

This makes the Briscoe Award one of the important exhibitions of the South East region of NSW. The principlal prize of $2000 for the open section is sponsored by the Briscoe Family Trust and other sponsors for this magnificent exhibition of paintings are James and Barbara Litchfield, Cooma-Monaro

Shire Council Dawson Dental Surgery, Cooma Unlimited, RJS Communications, Dick Smith, Kinross Motel and the nebular Motel. The exhibition remains open from September 5 until September 27 and all paintings are for sale.

The closing of the last bracelet case in a ceremony at the National Vietnam Veterans Museum last Monday symbolises the return of the last missing Vietnam Veteran. The envy of many countries and the with best wishes of our allied countries as after the Vietnam War, Australia’s longest war, finally ALL of our troops are accounted for and are home. In America, the name of every person who is Missing In Action

has a bracelet engraved with their name and it is worn by a veteran or family member until that person returns home, or the person wearing the bracelet dies. The Bracelet is then buried with the carrier. Six bracelets were made by the Americans and personalised for the six missing Australian servicemen. They were sent to the National Vietnam Veterans Museum for safekeeping.

Over the last two years the remains of the four soldiers were confirmed by DNA and returned home. Their bracelet boxes were closed. This left only the two pilots, Herbert and Carver, as missing. Approximately two months ago their aircraft was located. With their return, their bracelet boxes will close signifying closure to one aspect of Australia’s longest war.

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boat all fighting off another round of colds, flu and general cold weather yukkiness and this is what happens when the weather doesn’t know when to call it quits and just get on with the warm stuff. We’ve all had jack of it! This time of year though people have just had enough of the cold anyway and are hanging for those first wafts of warmer air that herald the start of Spring and with the Equinox just a few weeks away we’re all as keen as mustard for a rise in the mercury levels, so what the @%$&’s going on? Sorry, but I did say I feeling a tad on the tetchy side didn’t I. No doubt there is a meteorological

explanation but to be blunt I don’t really care what’s causing it, I just want to know when it will cease. I also want to know when I can ditch the Winter clobber, regain my health and actually begin to look forward to going outside again? I mean, it’s September for goodness sake! On the other hand there’s always the power of positive thought. The bright side of all this is that it actually is September which has got to be a plus when you think about it. Like, just imagine if we were back at the beginning of June! On second thoughts, don’t. It might make you sicker just thinking about it.

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News 5 Daffy Day

Wednesday September 2, 2009

New look for Jaggez Hair Studio Jaggez Hair Studio in Sharp Street has recently undergone an refurbishment, with an upgrade in all of their facilities. The new look shop features all new chairs, new cabinetry by Monaro Joinery, new furniture throughout and has been totally repainted. Jaggez has been in operation for 24 years, and have been in their present location for 14 years.

According to Sandy Schofield, this is the first major refurbishment since the move. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a philosophy that you have to reinvent yourself often when you are in business for so long,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want it to be a happy place to work in and a happy place for clients.â&#x20AC;? The annual Cancer Council fundraiser, Daffodil Day was held last Friday, August 28, with a stall set up in Centennial Plaza distributing Daffodil Day merchandise. Funds raised go to Cancer Council for patient support, research, prevention, treatment and advocacy of cancer. Cancer Council representative Sue Peters-Smith said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very pleased with the response from the public and grateful for assistance they give to the cancer council.

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Regional garden projects funded by open garden scheme

Wicked – the untold story of the witches of Oz - 26/27 September 2009 Grampians and SW Victoria Mt Gambier and the Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre at Penola 22-29 October Only 4 seats left

Central Experience Darwin – The Ghan – Eyre Peninsula 5 – 26 March 2010

Five garden related projects in Southern NSW and the ACT will receive a funding boost from Community Garden Grants offered each year by Australia’s Open Garden Scheme. Cooma Community Garden Working Group has received funds to develop a “Lawn to Lunches” community demonstration garden. The group will run workshops for people to learn how to grow food or get more from existing vegetable gardens in their backyards in the harsh and challenging climate of the Monaro. The group will revitalise vacant land between the Uniting Church Manse and Hall. Workshops will commence shortly and working group member Kath Freihaut says: Together we aim to create a greater sense of community, to learn what food can grow in our climate and find new

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ways of growing them, share gardening knowledge between generations, encourage organic home gardening, cultivate generosity, trust and self sufficiency and celebrate our community. Money for this project has come from Australia’s Open Garden Scheme - a not for profit organisation dedicated to the promotion of the knowledge and pleasure of gardens and gardening. The Scheme itself directs surplus funds back to the community in the form of grants for the improvement and beautification of the environment. The total value of projects funded since 1987 is over one million dollars. Two Cooma gardens will open the weekend of November 7-8: Dugald’s Garden and Joey’s Garden.

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In 1989 they expanded to Nuggets Crossing and then finally a big move to Jindabyne’s Town Centre where their restaurant now boasts superb culinary delights accompanied by magnificent views of Lake Jindabyne. Other local finalists in this year’s awards included The Lott in the Breakfast Restaurant category, which was won by Beess & Co, Yarralumla, from a field of seven finalists. Sante Restaurant of Thredbo and Crackenback Cottage were finalists in the Contemporary Australian Restaurant which was won by Zouch, of Young.

Angie’s is winner for the third year in a row and, hostess Angie Ponticello said “Sam and I wish to thank our ’09 staff, Jesse, Ivana and loyal customers for making it possible to receive another award.” Angie and Sam have come a long way since they started serving authentic Italian cuisine in Jindabyne out of a commercial catering van on site at BP Jindabyne in 1982 when they did many late nights looking after hungry, weary travellers.

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Out and About in Platypus Country Saturday 5th September

Sunday, 6th September

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September 2009

Delegate Region

Delegate Arts Centre, Corrowong Road, Delegate Try your hand at glass slumping; 10am- 4pm Pay as you go Delegate School of Arts, Bombala Street Delegate Wood Working Room open

Coming Events

Retail Plan Stragety workshop September 5, Cob Oven workshop September 26, Spring Show October 4th- horse events, photography, flowers, stalls. Delegate Region demonstrations, Bombala Markets and more. Live coverge of the football at the 10am - 4pm Borderline Gallery open -"Fragile, Functional & Fantastic" Bombala RSL. Riverside Arts and Craft Festival Saturday 24 October - a host of 10am - 4pm Woodworking Room at the School of Arts open - try your hand or simply workshops on offer. come and have a look Don't forget the Bombala Historical Engine and Machinery Society open their 10am - 4pm Delegate History Museum at the School of Arts - fabulous static displays, Shed the third Sunday of the month. learn about the "March of the snowy River Men" All day Early Settlers' Hut open - See how the pioneers lived You are warmly invited to explore the history of the area, about the amazing little platypus

soak up the sights and by calmed by the scents of beautiful platypus country!

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New life at old pub Jenny Cornish took over the Bredbo Hotel in May, considering it to be a good project that she would be able to work on. Jenny has been involved in the industry, and likes renovating, so the challenge of doing up the pub appealed to her. She was born and bred locally, and worked in the RSL club in Cooma, before being employed at the Goulburn Golf Club. When she and her husband Gary bought Monaro Discount Tyres, she moved back to the area. Jenny is excited about the prospect of doing up the pub. “It’s the main community centre for Bredbo. It needs some tender loving care and cleaning,” she said. “We want to provide a service for the locals, and make it a good place for everyone to come.” Everything in the pub is set to receive an upgrade, and they are moving their way through the pub. There are plans for the venue to be resigned, as well as additions such as a sundeck. The rooms will also receive an upgrade, as will the TAB system. The Bredbo Hotel also has a number of exciting events coming up, including the Head Shave to raise money for cancer, and the Ute Muster on September 26. Jenny and Gary would like to thank the locals for the support and warm welcome in helping them establish the hotel. Pictured at right, George Hanna at the taps in the Bredbo Hotel.

Emergency services report Driver uninjured A vehicle collided with a kangaroo on August 26 near Berridale. A 22-year-old male was on his way to his parents home when the kangaroo jumped in front of his forrester causing it to roll onto its roof. No injuries were sustained by the driver. Thieves smash and grab The Alpine activity centre in Jindabyne was the target of a break and enter on August 30. The thieves broke into a coke machine and stole $300 in coins. Police are investigating the incident. Ambulance Ski accident A 16-year-old girl from Boorowa was killed instantly when she lost control on a run in Blue Cow on August 27. She was skiing between Kamikaze and Roller Coaster and was a very experienced skier. Man found A 23-year-old male was found at Thredbo after spending the night outside due to binge drinking. He was taken to Thredbo Medical Centre and then transported to Cooma hospital for observation suffering from hypothermia. Paramedics would like to remind everyone of the dangers of binge drinking and exposure. You can very easily die in the extreme conditions that can occur at anytime in the snowy mountains. Drink in moderation and always let your friends know where you are going and what you are doing.

A Column Of Interest For Car Club Members And Friends Mark Webber, after a promising 3rd fastest in the first qualifying session, the Red Bull ended up 8th & 9th on the grid at Spa in Belgium. In the race he finished 9th. Heard that ‘Herbie’ the famous movie star VW is being restored in Bombala, can’t wait to see the Beatle in the flesh, I believe it may be revealed at the Motorfest. Goldfields Run is happening on the 11th September for a four day trip to Bendigo/Ballarat in the Victorian goldfields, it will be an interesting trip, hope the weather is promising.

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Following the Victorian run , the club will be off to Forbes and Parkes on the weekend of 25/26/27 September where we will visit the famous Dish in Parkes, and the new Motor Museum in Forbes, it should be a fun weekend away, if you have not booked your accommodation yet you can get info from Kel’s Autos or ring Corbo. The Motorfest is only 9 weeks away, entries are coming in fast, if you haven’t entered your car, bike, trucks or military vehicles yet, you had better get going. The trophies are waiting for you. For more info visit uou web site, www.coomacarclub.com it is shaping up as a great weekend with something for everyone, we will keep you posted. The Muscle Car Masters are on at Eastern Creek Raceway this coming weekend, what a great weekend of racing and show that will be, if you can get there. Something not to be missed. Our club is putting together a Motorkhana event in Cooma in the next few months. This is anevent where anybody with a car can test their driving skills in a legal environment. It will be the first such event for Cooma in about 40 years so don’t miss it. Wakefield Park has a historic race meeting on at Goulburn weekend after next, it will be a fantastic opportunity to see some great racing and some great old vehicles and is only two hours from Cooma, try and make a day of it.

COOMA Twin Cinema 76 Commissioner Street Friday 4th September -Super Tuesday 8th September 2009

Aussie Indy car drive Will Power is out of hospital following a horror car crash last week in the US. He will return to his home in Indianapaloulis to recuperate. Car Club Goss will now be a monthly column, if you have anything to add just contact Rogan. Our club meets 1st Monday, every month, 7.30pm Cooma Bowling Club

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Post & Rail

Wednesday September 2, 2009

Is wind energy really worth the cost? Editor, Local wind farm projects are the largest industrial developments confronting the people of Monaro since the Snowy Scheme. And because they will create major alterations to our landscapes it is important we all fully understand the overall impact of this technology. Leaving aside articles and letters written by or on behalf of those who stand to benefit financially most comment, including my own, has been opposed. In the interest of stimulating debate and enquiry I list below some sections of the economy benefitting from the wind farm industry and why. 1. Wind farms provide a great opportunity for the large scale investor. The enactment of the Mandatory Renewable Energy Target (MRET) legislation by the previous Federal Government and the Renewable Energy Target (RET) now before the Senate on behalf of the current government compels power distribution authorities to accept wind power wherever and whenever it is generated and to be paid a premium price for it. With a guaranteed market at a guaranteed high price investment opportunities do not come any better than this. 2. The wind farm industry does not pose a threat to established investments in coal mining and coal fired power stations. Wind turbines can only generate about 30-40 percent of the time and appropriate wind conditions cannot be predicted. Therefore conventional power plants must be ready at all times to meet total demand. Employees and shareholders in these established industries can take comfort from the experience in other countries where the wind industry is well advanced. Germany, for example, with 17,000 wind towers has been

unable to reduce dependence on fossil fuel plants. What you see is not what you get. Wind power is a Clayton’s clean power. 4. For landholders on whose land the giant towers are erected there are substantial rewards of around $10,000 per tower per year as well as the construction of roads carved into the hillsides greatly improving access around the farm. 5. For a short time, during the construction phase, there is a boost to local economies and further afield to industry generally from the provision of thousands of tonnes of concrete, kilometres of new roads, transmission lines, construction of the towers and other equipment except for the turbines. Turbines are imported mostly from Germany the export income from which must provide a small but welcome off-set for their taxpayers who shoulder subsidies in to the billions to support their 17,000 wind towers. It is vital we seek the reality behind the perceptions by those who claim without question human activity is the sole cause of climate changes so to ensure resources are wisely allocated. Reduction in the burning of fossil fuels really is the great imperative of our time we must ask if the nett contribution offered by wind farms is worthy of the huge investment required before we destroy the unique and beautiful landscapes of Monaro.

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Luke at this... Sport: editor@monaropost.com.au

the

postman calls

Apparently AussieHost,the program which was so popular in these parts, is back. From comments The Postman has received about some local service, it’s not before time. The program would be a ‘course’

for Year 10 and Year 12 students, as they ponder their future. There are a few grown-ups about the place who might learn something too. Talk to your BEC about when you can enrol. Do you know someone courageous? Sensis is looking for

a new face for next year’s phone book, on the theme of local, courageous people. There’s lots of plucky folk about these parts - let’s recognise them.

The Postman wa bit confused on Saturday (what’s new, we hear you ask?). But seriously! The day dawned bright, but by 2pm the fire was lit and the critters were hiding from the thunder. What is the real spring going to be like then?

But however it comes, let’s be grateful for the rain. The more the merrier. And to those whose footy season is over - bad luck, lads (and lasses). Roll on summer sports!

Wednesday September 2, 2009

Comments on State Planning forum Editor, Anyone thinking of giving up an hour and a half on a pleasant early spring evening to contribute to the NSW State Plan, stop that thought now! Go back to the gardening or reading the paper, it will make better use of your time. I made that mistake, so did around one hundred other poor souls from around the Southern Tablelands who gathered in Cooma to be consulted on the NSW State Plan 2009 Review. Those of us who thought we were there to ask questions, make points about the desperation of life in their community or suggest a better way, stood no chance. It was not just we Goulburn people who had driven for over two hours to get there, it was people from Harden, Queanbeyan, Yass, Cootamundra, all driving in their own time because they seriously believed they could contribute to the future of the state they loved so much. I have to say I went out of curiosity; I too love my state and find it very difficult to refrain from wanting to make it better. Attending, at the invitation of the premier, a consultation on the State Plan, was difficult to resist. It must have been the same for the other one hundred people; council general managers, community workers, local mayors. State Education Minister, Verity Firth, explained the proceedings to us. We were seated at tables of ten with facilitators from either the Premier’s Department or the local constabulary. Clearly the Premier wanted close cross examination of the answers. There must have been at least ten officials from Premiers flitting around the room waving to each other or writing out labels , setting out the sandwiches and some of them facilitating table discussions. It must have been an expensive exercise for an outcome which would have been miniscule. The tables were set to work, having been told by School Captain Firth that the State Plan was wonderful (a truly Soviet Idea, although State Plans in India and Soviet Russia at least were modest enough to have five year time lines). After the extraordinary understatement from the minister that the state and the government were not perfect, we addressed the examination questions. “What works well in your community” and “what are the priorities for action in your community?” The first question was obviously meant to divide the sheep from the goats. A very nice elderly woman at our table nominated aged care. No one else knew enough about this to disagree and the police officer dutifully wrote it down as he would a witness statement. We struggled to get together a list of things we liked but usually agreed they were Commonwealth funded and dropped them. Finally a worn out Council general manager muttered “this is a difficult question, there isn’t much” and the police officer artfully agreed to drop the first question, with the table agreeing that our schools and hospitals had been

built properly and were still serving us 150 years later. Our Table 7 was by comparison very unimaginative; the most popular answers to the question of what we liked most about our community, we learned from Captain Verity later, were community spirit and volunteerism. Any references to state services, decent roads or other basic infrastructure had either been expunged from records or all consciousness. Meanwhile my table sat and waited, like dogs before the hunt, whining and salivating, for the second question, “priorities for action”. All those smart people in the Premiers’ Department might think they had disguised the bait, but we were not fooled. We knew, tenuous and oblique as the question was, it was an invitation to say what was wrong with NSW. We leapt at it - not enough doctors, a shortage of operating equipment in hospitals (a reference to the scandal in the new Queanbeyan Hospital where surgical specialists refuse to operate because there is no equipment) nursing cuts, no trains, no local buses, no training courses, no disabled support, no community consultation, no information, inadequate dental services, life threatening ambulance response times. Gentle and polite country people pointed out to Verity, the Member for Balmain, that regional NSW deserves the same services as city folk and was often forgotten. “Where is agriculture in the State Plan?” was one of the few questions allowed, disguised as part of Table 8’s Report. There was no opportunity to ask a question of the two hapless ministers, Firth and her junior colleague, Steve Whan, who doubles as a confused local member for Monaro. Instead it was all wrapped up with wholegrain sandwiches, tea and coffee in ninety minutes. We had come, been told, been consulted, deafly listened to and dispensed with. Ten public servants had been paid overtime and travel allowance to guide us through it. We were told our comments would appear on a web site in forty eight hours and, if that didn’t leave us quivering with anticipation of our fifteen minutes of fame, we were told it mattered. Somehow our responses to questions that appeared to have nothing to do with the State Plan, were supposed to make a difference. Nobody I spoke to thought it would do any of that. They were disappointed; unlike the Government, each of them really do care about their community, have a strong view on it and believe it should be heard. As I turned the battered Ford for home, I reflected on how poorly politicians are viewed by the community and that shams like this just might help explain that disenchantment. Let this be a warning to others. Pru Goward Goulburn

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CLAIRE’S CAROUSEL Welcome, readers, to Claire’s Carousel where I invite you to join me as I explore some of the social events and community happenings in our region. If you would like to tell me of your special outings or have community events coming up please phone me on 64523137, mobile 0434352992 or email spray5@optusnet.com.au CONGRATULATIONS Cooma Community Garden Working Group has received funds to develop a Lawn to Lunches community demonstration garden. This grant has been awarded by the Open Garden Scheme. The Working Group is very excited about this grant as it will help them considerably with all the plans they have in the pipeline. Venue of course is the Uniting Church backyard, Soho Street. Please register with Sue 645517632. For your information their first Workshop is September 5 at 9am - create a no-dig vegetable garden-- for Satuday September 12. Workshop 2 will be held from 10am to 12 noon - plant seedlings and meet up with some of Cooma’s experienced gardeners. Best wishes to a very hard working committee. FEAST OF POETRY

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It was delightful to see Maria at home being discharged from Cooma Hospital last Friday. Maria has been very ill for many weeks but hopes to be in top form very soon and all her friends at the Ex-Services Club will be glad to see her back at her favourite game - Bingo. In the meantime Maria is contenting herself with doing her very beautiful embroidery where she is so talented and enjoying visits from friends. Get well soon, Maria. ANNUAL SPRING QUILT SHOW The Country Womens Association, Adaminaby Branch will hold their annual spring quilt show from October 3-5. There are 18 sections and a maximum of two entries per section. There will be many prizes and there is no charge for submitting an entry. Please ring Lyn or Judy on 64541530 for enquiries. Workshops are also being planned so it sounds a very interesting weekend. And of course while visiting Adaminaby dont forget to see the Stage Curtain – its outstanding involving a community effort of more than 80 people. JOIN THE REUNION

Entries are now closed, however the co-ordinator Lucy Bracher advises if you would like to read out a poem you have written on the actual judging day at the Raglan Gallery you will be most welcome, and prizes will be awarded. Poems are read out from the Raglan’s verandah and of course a microphone is supplied. A festive day is in the planning and its all happening early on Sunday November 1 in the beautiful grounds of the Raglan Gallery. GET WELL WISHES TO MARIA MALIK

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70th anniversary of World War Two World War Two affected people all around the world, in a variety of different ways. People were called up to fight, leaving their jobs and families behind, impacting the daily lives of many. This Saturday will mark the 70th anniversary of WWII, the day that would ultimately affect men, women and children across the world.

Track. Reg, like many young soldiers wasn’t thrilled about the prospect of going to war, but knew it was important to do his part. “It wasn’t nice news, but we knew we had to go and defend and that’s all we could do. We had to keep them out.” Reg described the Kokoda Track, saying, “It was living hell. Slush and mud, day and night.” Ian and Norma Deegan “But we knew it was a case of Norma was working as a having to go and that was it, to secretary at Edmunds Jewellers defend our country.” when the announcement was made, and signed up as a nurse. Sue Hay She spent time in Darwin, while bombing was taking place, and she was stationed as a nurse near Hiroshima. Norma nursed Commander Detmers, from the Kormoran, the ship that battled with the HMAS Sydney, when both ships were sunk. “He was German and he was an arrogant man. He didn’t like women telling him what to do but he soon figured out what to do with Norma,” Ian said. Sue was living in Scotland as Ian was 16, playing interstate a young, newly married woman Aussie Rules footy in Tasmania when the war broke out. She when the announcement came had been working in a shop in through. Scotland, and during the war, she He followed the activity closely worked in an aircraft factory. Here, and spent a year working on the sue was involved with making farm. His next connection with the planes, and became the material war was when he enlisted on the controller, issuing materials to day of Pearl Harbour. He spent where they were required. 5.5 years soldiering and finished “It [the war] was terrible,” Sue up in Hiroshima, where he met his said. “I wasn’t long married when wife Norma. it was announced. That was my husband gone for six and a half Laurie Warne: years. Laurie was working in a The constant bombings and Molybdenite Mine in Wyndham air raids also affected the people, when he heard the news of the and Sue spoke about her trips war. Molybdenite is a material to London and the rush to the they use for hardening steel, and shelters when the planes came the mining of it was a protected over. industry. “I went down to Buckingham When Laurie was asked how to see him [Sue’s husband] and the war affected his life, he said, it was a terrible mess. I couldn’t “Just the same as any other bloke. leave the place soon enough.” There was a war coming and we Sue’s husband spent time got on with it.” stationed at Buckingham Palace, protecting the queen. After the Frank Syrch: war, both moved to Australia, and Frank was working as an were invited to Canberra when the apprentice baker in Austria when queen came to Australia. the war broke out, and was “We never forgot when the conscripted by the German army queen invited us for afternoon at age 19. tea,” Sue said. “I had a bit of training and when I was 20 they sent me to Russia when the war broke out there,” he Rose Neilson: said.” Rose was living in Sydney and “In the army you do what you’re had experience with typing and told.” shorthand when it was announced Austria was very poor at the that Australia had joined the war. time, and Frank worked for the When the fighting broke out, she food in his job as an apprentice made hampers at David Jones baker. When he was conscripted, for the troops, before joining the he started in Austria and in army. 1940 he was ordered on a train “I didn’t want to go into factories to Russia where he spent the and munitions. I didn’t believe in remainder of the war. fighting as such. I worked on my speed, typing and shorthand and Reg Nichols joined the army and got posted to Reg was working in the Cowra headquarters,” she said. Creek Goldmine when he was “It was just like normal life, only called up to fight, ultimately ending you were in the army.” up defending on the Kokoda

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Jim was at a community concert in the town hall, on a Sunday night, when the mayor interrupted and announced that Australia had joined the war. Jim and the other soldiers who enlisted were very patriotic, and the people who went to fight were widely respected. “We lived in a different era of life, a very conservative country. “We were English in our origins, but we were Australian. We were all patriotic, we believed we were going to defend out way of life,” he said. “Wherever we went people respected you because you were in uniform, the whole thing was nationwide. “During the war I never heard anyone criticise WWII. For Jim, along with many other Australians fighting during the war, there was a large degree of camaraderie involved. “It was one big Australian family, we all worked together. We knew something had to be done and we all worked together to maintain the way of life that we were used to.” Although he went on to add, “All it did to me with the friends I lost, their deaths only proved to me the futility of war. I was honoured to serve my country but I don’t understand why we have to go to war to achieve peace.” Since returning from the war, Jim has received the Order of Australia medal for services to the ex-services families, and the Meritorious Service Medal, the highest award given by the RSL, for services to the RSL over many years.

Alf Gammon: Alf was 19 when was declared and was working in Queensland as a roustabout. When war was declared, he said he was called up “we volunteered after we got in”. He spent most of the war in Queenland with the160th General

Transport Company. While he missed out on being sent ‘to the islands’ Alf spent the war years in and around Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville and the Atherton tablelands. “I stayed in cairns for about 12 months after the war”, he said. Alf later returned to the Monaro and work with the NSW railways and was one of the rescue crew which searched for the ‘lost train’ in June 1949. Heather Little: War was declared on Heather Little’s 13th birthday when she and her parents were holidaying at Upway, north of Melbourne. Neighbours invited her parents into their cabin to hear the announcement. Because of the war, they had to leave early the next morning to get back to Melbourne to see Heather’s brother, who was in the militia and expected to be called up. Heather’s memory of the day is quite vivid – because the family was on holiday, her birthday cake was a bought one, a “Windmill Sponge” and real treat for the time. The cake had to be eaten for breakfast, as wasting leftovers was not an option. The family caught the train back to Brighton and as they pulled in, Heather’s brother was on the other platform, ready to catch a train out. After a few anxious minutes, Heather’s mother was able to cross to the other platform to see him and kiss him goodbye. He later served in the Middle East and New Guinea, reaching the rank of major. Pat and Denis Minehan:

Pat was almost 13 when the war broke out. She said that as she lived on a farm the war did not really have a big effect, because the family was basically selfsufficient and had no connectiosn with the armed forces. She remembers VE and VP days because of the celebrations. The war however, did hold her back from going to Sydney for work because manpower prevented her from changing jobs. Denis and his brother were farming at the time, and belonged to the 7th Light Horse which paraded at Bowral. After war was declared, they attended camps from which some others enlisted. Denis said he was in no mad rush to enlist and he was employed in a reseved occupation as a farmer. However he did enlist in the 11th Armoured Car Regiment and later saw service in PNG. He said he received top training and later became part of the 6th Independant Company, training as a commando and parachutist. He was discharged in February 1944 and resumed work farming supplying the defence forces with fresh produce. He said while he had a short Army career, he was proud of what he had achieved. May Eastaway: May remembers the announcement of the war on the radio during a Bing Crosby program in Melbourne. Her brother and boyfriend were quick to enlist within a couple of days. She and Frank married a few months later and while he trained and later served in Darwin and Mataranka, May, her sisters and mother all worked for the war effort, May making spark plugs and also training as an air raid warden. Above: September 3, 1939.

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COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL SNOWY RIVER SHIRE COUNCIL REHABILITATION OF WASTEWATER DRAINAGE MAINS Tenders are invited for the Rehabilitation of Wastewater Drainage Mains for two separate contracts: 1. 1,000m of Pipe Bursting in the township of Jindabyne for Snowy River Shire Council 2. 600m of Pipe Bursting in the township of Cooma for Cooma-Monaro Shire Council These two tenders will be received separately in a sealed envelope and clearly marked “Contract 24/2009 Rehabilitation of Selected Wastewater Drainage Mains in Cooma” and “Contract PRS0016/2009 Rehabilitation of Selected Wastewater Drainage Mains in Jindabyne” in the tender box at CSD Engineering, Shop 6, 232 Sharp Street, up until 4pm on Wednesday 30 September 2009 (from suitably contractors). There will be provision for discount if both contracts are awarded to the same contractor. Tender documents for the above tender may be collected by contacting Dan Crawford at CSD Engineering between 9:00am and 5:00pm or by telephone (02) 6452 5678 or 0437 776 918. Any information regarding these tenders may be obtained from the same contact. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

DRAFT CBD IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Notice is given of the exhibition of the Draft CBD Implementation Plan. The Draft Implementation Plan is on exhibition untill Wednesday, 30 September 2009. Copies of the Draft CBD Implementation Plan can be obtained from Council’s Office and Council’s website at www.cooma.nsw.gov.au. A copy is on display at Council’s Office, Cooma Library and Cooma Visitors Centre. An information session will be held on Thursday, 10 September 2009 at 1:00 pm in the meeting room of the Cooma Library, 61 Vale Street, Cooma.

PUTTING OUT THE GARBAGE – BE “WIND WISE” When putting out your paper and cardboard recycling – in your black crate – if it’s windy, please combat the weather by either: Placing the black crate into the top of the other recycling bin if it’s not too full; or Place something heavy (such as a brick) on top of the paper. This will prevent the crate being blown over or its contents being blown away. Thank you!

WARRENS CORNER ROAD GETS A MAKE-OVER Council Staff and plant currently undertaking grading and gravel re-sheeting works on Warrens Corner Road.

If you wish to speak with Councillors or a member of the Strategic Planning Team about the Draft CBD Implementation Plan please call (02) 6455 1777 to arrange for an appointment. Please address submissions to: General Manager, Cooma-Monaro Shire Council, 81 Commissioner Street, Cooma, NSW, 2630 Reference: PL/STR/28 & PL/STR/48

DISPOSAL SALE – SCRAP METAL TENDER 23/2009 Cooma-Monaro Shire Council is selling superseded and surplus water fitting items and scrap metal items via a tender sale. The tender consists of surplus and old water main cast iron fittings, some of which are concrete lined. Sizes range from 80mm to 450mm. There are also two steel beams, regulators and an old electric motor and pump from the Cooma Water Treatment Plant.

The gravel re-sheeting program identified in the 2009/10 Management Plan is now underway with Peak View Road and Warrens Corner Road now completed, providing an improved level of service for local residents.

Weights for the scrap are as follows: Water Fittings and Regulators 3.15t Electric Motor 3.3kv 2.053t and includes approx 103kg of copper 5.9kW pump at 159kg. Closing date for tenders is Monday 21 September 2009 at 3:00pm. Collection will be Friday 2 October 2009 at 2:00pm. All items are to be sold as one bulk lot as scrap steel. The highest bidder will be awarded purchase and contacted via phone. Payment is to occur at the Council Offices in Commissioner Street Cooma prior to collection.

GELDMACHER MILL IMPROVEMENTS

For inspection and Disposal Sale documents please contact Council’s Procurement and OHS Officer Barry Gronow on (02) 6455 1870. The successful tender is responsible for collecting and transporting the scrap items. A forklift will be available to assist with loading.

Contractors employed by Council have recently completed improvements to the Geldmacher Mill in Nimmitabel. This work included bird-proofing the Mill, cleaning all interior surfaces and repainting all woodwork. These improvements will enable the Mill to be opened for public inspection and the future installation of interpretive signage. This work was funded by the Federal Government under the Regional and Local Infrastructure Program.

COOKING FOR BLOKES

The photograph shows some of the accumulated bird droppings removed from within the Geldmacher Mill.

Blokes! Are you interested in learning some cooking skills in the company of other men? Are you interested in skills for home, community or work? Then this course might be just for you! “Cooking For Blokes” will be offered each Wednesday (excluding school holidays) in the Bombala High School kitchen. It starts on Wednesday 23 September, 6:00pm until 9:00pm. The course is FREE of charge, with only a small charge each week to cover the cost of ingredients. Don’t wait – book a place now by calling Cooma-Monaro Shire Council’s Healthy Communities Manager, Janine Robertson (02) 6455 3311 between Monday and Thursday.

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First Time Buyers in a Race for Home Deadline for the full First Home Owner Boost is 30 September

of at least three months. This excludes any federal or state government incentives or grants, such as the First Home Owner Boost.

Eligible first homebuyers will miss out on the leg-up provided by the full First Home Owner Boost (FHOB) if they fail to enter into a purchase contract before 30 September 2009.

“However, first time buyers shouldn’t let extra incentives sway them if they aren’t sure about a property or their ability to make loan repayments and meet associated property ownership costs, particularly as interest rates are set to rise. The key is to start planning early so that they are better prepared to take advantages of opportunities that arise.”

Local franchise owner for Mortgage Choice, Australia’s largest independently-owned mortgage broker, Donna Robson said “First timers need to understand the importance of planning ahead in order to reach their goal of home ownership, especially those aiming to purchase before the First Home Owner Boost expires completely on 31 December 2009.” “With the deadline for the full boost approaching at the end of next month, there is a sense of urgency among many potential first homebuyers, which means lots of keen competition for the same types of properties and within the mortgage market. For this reason, keep in mind it may take up to four weeks to gain loan approval, depending on the chosen lender. “Lenders have been tightening up on borrowing policy for low deposit loans - typically, loan amounts above 90% of the purchase price – for some time now. However, the key change is the introduction of genuine savings policies. Many lenders now require borrowers to contribute at least 5 to 10% of the property purchase price towards their deposit in the form of genuine savings accumulated over a period

There is help at hand for those who feel rushed. Reputable brokers such as Mortgage Choice in Jindabyne don’t charge customers for their residential loan service, i.e. helping first homebuyers search for a suitable home loan. They are also happy to check and submit the FHOB application on the borrowers’ behalf. “Our loan consultants can assist with navigation of the mortgage maze, such as showing borrowers practical tips for meeting the genuine savings criteria, helping maximise their borrowing capacity and putting in place a plan to meet lenders’ requirements so borrowers can take advantage of first home owner incentives,” said Donna. First homebuyers who sign a contract to purchase or a contract to build before 30 September 2009 may be eligible for the grant totalling $14,000 for established homes or $21,000 for newly constructed homes, in addition to $3000 state based incentives available in the purchase location.

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From 1 October 2009 until its expiry on 31 December 2009, the FHOB will be halved. During this period, first homebuyers may be eligible for $10,500 for established homes or $14,000 for newly constructed homes, in addition to any state/territory-based incentives. On 1 January 2010, the FHOB will no longer exist and first homebuyers will be eligible to receive only the original $7,000 national First Home Owner Grant plus any state/territory-based incentives. Visit Donna’s website at www.mortgagechoice.com. au/donna.robson or call 6457-1981. Mortgage Choice, Australia’s largest independentlyowned mortgage broker, has a national network of hundreds of franchises and loan consultants supported by Group and State Offices. It provides loan advice on, and choice of, products offered by an extensive panel of Australia’s leading lending institutions. Importantly, Mortgage Choice has no products of its own and works in each customer’s interests to source a loan from the lender panel to suit their current needs. So, why not let our local team find the most suitable property loan option for your individual needs. Contact Donna Robson at Mortgage Choice in the Snowy Mountains on 02-6457-1981. Or visit www. mortgagechoice.com.au/donna.robson for more information.

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* A warm northerly aspect and views of parts of the town. * 3 bedroom weatherboard home with excellent potential * The kitchen has been recently renovated with modern timber cupboards and benches plus stainless steel appliances. * Heating is excellent with a wood fire plus a new reverse cycle split system air conditioner. * Outside offers potential to extend and has been recently painted plus a new colour bond fence has just been completed!

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* A very well built rendered * Outstanding main road home, recently painted frontage with huge traffic flow, * A great position just 2 blocks doubled during winter months from Cooma’s main street and with Ski traffic. very handy to Schools. * Berridale is situated halfway * 3 generous sized bedrooms, between Cooma & Jindabyne, 2 with built-ins. with this being the only food * Bright and spacious living, and fuel outlet in between. kitchen & dining areas with oil * Excellent growth potential & heating. diverse business opportunities. * North facing sunroom with study looking onto the backyard. * Respectable cash flow and consistent turn over of fuel. * This business and freehold represents a great opportunity to purchase an * A generous yard with secure fencing and a large garage / shed / storage existing business, the only of its kind in the township with great potential area with power. An ideal opportunity for first home buyers and investors.

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Getting the paperwork right before sales Selling sheep and cattle became a lot more complicated once Mad Cow disease spread, through meat to create a new fatal illness in people. The world of meat production changed in response, even in countries like Australia which are free of Mad Cow Disease and had to develop systems that can trace meat back to the property that the animal came from. First it was cattle, where radio frequency eartags now underpin a system which can track the movement of cattle throughout their lives. Now, the move is there for sheep to be similarly traced. Starting this month, information about the sheep you send in to the sale is

going to be put onto the NLIS database and linked to the person buying your pen of sheep. That information can then move ahead to the abattoir and be used to check that every animal at slaughter can be traced back to the last property it grazed on. It isn’t all about the eartags though. Absolutely critical in this process is the National Vendor Declaration form that is sent in with sheep and cattle to saleyards. The information that will go on to the database is taken from that form, not from eartags and if that form isn’t filled in correctly, then there will be problems in tracing stock. People selling sheep and cattle must make sure that the right PIC numbers are on the NVD form. If you bred all the

animals yourself and are using a preprinted NVD, then you only have to make sure that all the sheep have got an NLIS eartag in before they leave home. If you are selling sheep that you did not breed, it is a little more complicated. You have two choices when it comes to the PICs. If they already have an NLIS eartag from their property of birth, you can write those numbers in the table at the start of the NVD form. That makes the purchased sheep traceable. Have a close look at the tags in purchased sheep – the PIC number may be printed on the back of the tag. Older sheep may have been bought without an NLIS tag. Your other choice is to put

in a pink post-breeder tag printed with your PIC number. This costs you extra for the second tag, but can be useful to keep track of sheep while you own them. It saves you having to write in the PICs when you sell. The original eartag must stay there and your tag must be a pink one for this to be a legal option. The take home message - every sheep must have at least one NLIS eartag and that the number of that eartag must be on the NVD form somewhere, either as the pre-printed PIC number for the property or in the list of eartags in the description of sheep. Christine Haylock District Veterinarian

Rabbit control – a step closer with major research project NSW scientists will research new strains of the Calicivirus, in a bid to further control the increasing rabbit population, Minister for Primary Industries, Ian Macdonald, said today. Minister Macdonald said the Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre has received $1.5 million in funding from the Commonwealth’s Caring for our Country Fund with additional support from Australian Wool Innovation and Meat & Livestock Australia. The research will be conducted by scientists from Industry & Investment’s Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute at Camden and the Orange Agricultural Institute. “This important project could benefit all landowners in NSW. Anything we can do to reduce the number of rabbits is a good thing,” Minister Macdonald said. “Rabbits cause around $200 million worth of damage across

Australia each year, they compete for pasture and reduce the quality and productivity of land for crops and livestock. “Consumers ultimately end up paying for the cost of controlling the pest, because the cost is added onto the price of lamb, beef and other produce bought at the supermarket checkout. “We brought the European rabbit here on the first fleet and must continue to use scientific research to control this invasive pest.” Currently Australia has only one strain of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus, which was released in 1995 and has kept rabbit numbers low. However, rabbits have developed genetic resistance to the virus and it is not as effective in ooler regions, so rabbit numbers have been steadily increasing. “The research project will involve selecting new strains, screening and testing potential viruses. Fortunately European scientists have already investigated some potential new strains, so our scientists will be able to use their research,” Minister Macdonald said. “Scientists from Industry & Investment NSW will also be joined by a number of scientists from the CSIRO who will work together on the project.”

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Native veg. review The Deputy Premier and Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Carmel Tebbutt, has announced a review of the NSW Native Vegetation Act 2003. The Act came into force in 2005 to end broadscale clearing of native vegetation The discussion paper

and further information about native vegetation, including a public register of PVP approvals, is available on the DECCW website at www.environment. nsw.gov.au/vegetation/ nvact.htm The closing date for submissions is September 23.

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Japanese News. Chinese News. Filipino News. Cricket. (CC) One-Day International. Game 1. England v Australia. Daily update. Cycling. Tour Of Spain. Daily update. WorldWatch. Accentus: Transcriptions. (G) Dances Of Life. (G, R) The Chopin Études. (G, R) The Wonderful World Of Albert Kahn: Middle East – The Birth Of Nations. (PG, R) Tim Marlow Meets… (G) Newshour With Jim Lehrer. (CC) Cricket. (CC) One Day International Series. Game 1. England v Australia. Highlights. From The Oval, London. World News Australia. (CC) MythBusters. (G, CC) The Squiz. (M, CC) Sports quiz show hosted by Anh Do. RocKwiz. (M, R, CC) Movie: Intacto. (AV15+, 01, R, CC) Leonardo Sbaraglia. Shorts On Screen. (MA15+) The Glenmoore Job. (M, R, CC) WeatherWatch Overnight. WeatherWatch & Music.

sbs one Mass For You At Home. (G) Hillsong. (G) Totally Wild. (C, R, CC) Animalia. (C, R, CC) Meet The Press. (CC) State Focus. (CC) Video Hits. (G) Video Hits. (PG) Video Hits Presents. (G) Netball. Test Series. Game 1. Australia v New Zealand. From Acer Arena, Sydney. Motor Racing. FIA World Rally Championship. Round 10. Rally Australia. Day 3. From Northern Rivers, NSW. News. (CC) Out Of The Blue. (PG, CC) The Simpsons. (PG, R, CC) Australian Idol. (PG, CC) Rove. (M, CC) Movie: Me, Myself & Irene. (00, CC) Jim Carrey, Renée Zellweger, Robert Forster, Chris Cooper, Richard Jenkins. Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Round 13. San Marino Grand Prix. From Misano, Italy. Video Hits Up-Late. (PG) Infomercials. (PG, R) Religious Programs.

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WeatherWatch & Music. Korean News. Hungarian News. Cycling. Tour Of Spain. Daily update. WorldWatch. Who Do You Think You Are? Vic Reeves. (G, R, CC) Who Do You Think You Are? David Baddiel. (PG, R, CC) Cycling. Tour of Ireland. Speedweek. Football Asia. UEFA Champions League Magazine. Soccer. Copa Sudamericana. First stage. Fluminense v Flamengo. The World Game. Thalassa: Mayotte – Island Of Hope. (G, R, CC) World News Australia. (CC) Cricket. (CC) One-Day International. Game 2. England v Australia. Cricket. (CC) One-Day International. Game 2. England v Australia. Highlights. Cricket. (CC) One-Day International. Game 2. England v Australia. WeatherWatch Overnight. WeatherWatch & Music. Japanese News. Hong Kong News.

sbs one Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G) Scope. (C, CC) Toasted TV. (G) Puzzle Play. (P, R, CC) 9am With David & Kim. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Dr Phil. (M, R, CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, R, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R) Friends. (PG, R, CC) Huey’s Cooking Adventures. (G) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) The Simpsons. (G, R, CC) Neighbours. (G, CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? (PG, CC) Good News Week. (M, CC) Dexter. (MA15+, CC) News/Sports Tonight. (CC) The Late Show With David Letterman. (PG) Sex And The City. (M, R, CC) Video Hits Up-Late. (G) Infomercials. (PG, R) Religious Programs.

6.00 Hong Kong News. 6.15 Chinese News. 6.45 Dutch News. 7.00 Cricket. OneDay International. Game 2. England v Australia. Daily update. 7.15 Cycling. Tour Of Spain. Daily update. 7.30 WorldWatch. 1.00 Food Lovers’ Guide To Australia. (G, R, CC) 1.30 Metropolis: The Bright Cities Of The Dark Ages. (PG, R, CC) 2.30 Mister President. (PG, R, CC) 3.30 Insight. (R, CC) 4.30 The Journal. (CC) 5.00 The Crew. (G) 5.30 Cricket. (CC) One-Day International. Game 2. England v Australia. Highlights. 6.30 World News Australia. (CC) 7.30 Top Gear. (PG, CC) 8.30 High Altitude: Fear. (PG, CC) 9.00 Flight Of The Conchords. (Final, PG, CC) 9.30 World News Australia. (CC) 10.00 Entourage. (M, CC) 10.30 Skins. (MA15+, CC) 11.20 Life’s A Zoo. (M, CC) 11.50 Movie: The Three Kings. (M, 01, R) 1.35 WeatherWatch Overnight. 5.00 WeatherWatch & Music. 5.20 Japanese News. 5.55 Hong Kong News.

sbs one Early News. (CC) Toasted TV. (G) Totally Wild. (C, CC) Toasted TV. (G) Puzzle Play. (P, R, CC) 9am With David & Kim. (PG, CC) News. (CC) Dr Phil. (M, R, CC) The Oprah Winfrey Show. (PG, R, CC) Ready Steady Cook. (PG, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R) Friends. (PG, R, CC) Huey’s Cooking Adventures. (G) The Bold And The Beautiful. (G, CC) News. (CC) The Simpsons. (G, R, CC) Neighbours. (G, CC) The 7PM Project. (PG, CC) The Spearman Experiment. (New series, CC) NCIS. (M, R, CC) Two members of the team are sent to Baghdad to investigate a mortar attack that led to the death of a marine. News/Sports Tonight. (CC) Letterman. (PG) Sex And The City. (MA15+, R, CC) State Focus. (R, CC) Infomercials. (PG, R) Religious Programs.

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Gift suggestions for Dad’s special day Dads are often on the losing end of gift-giving. While mothers seem to do well on their special day, some dads may feel a bit left out. A gift can be a simple as a cuppa in bed, or as extravagant as the budget allows. Here are some ideas which might make your dad happy. Paint ball session Go Karting session Gym membership New golf club Movie pass Car cleaning kit New car seat covers

Socks and/or jocks Gift voucher New book Massage Tickets to AFL or NRL finals Introductory flight instruction Long lazy lunch Weekend in the mountains Weekend down the coast New board game Garden equipment New barbecue Hammock Foot massage Spicks and Specks DVD The complete MASH collection on DVD

Hammers

Power Tools

Welding Gear

Chisel Sets

Screw Drivers

Shovels

Rakes

Router sets

Murphy's Transport & Building Supplies 3 Badgery Street Bombala Ph: 6458 3190 SEPT

FATHER'S DAY

SEPT

GREAT GIFT IDEAS FOR DAD!

SERIOUS TRIMMING Father’s Day Special Bonus Safety Kit

JAG 2 Tee Pack $59.95

UNIVERSAL Game Monaco 5 in 1 $59.95

R.M.WILLIAMS Polo Special 2 for $110

With this lightweight line trimmer you can quickly trim your fence line or around obstacles.

Tame your jungle with these hard workers FS 45C Easy2Start Trimmer You’ll be delighted with the 50% less effort required to start this domestic line trimmer. $349

FS 55R Brushcutter

BEN SHERMAN Tee $49.95

BBQ APRON PACKS BOXED BOXER SHORTS Water Restrictions Pack $24.95 $39.95

F A T H E R ‘S D A Y

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This straight shaft brushcutter is built to give you the upper hand in the jungle warfare around your home. $499

STIHL Shop Cooma - 44 Sharp St

Ph: 6452 4956

Let’s Celebrate Father’s Day with Lunch Cooma Ex-Services Club Sunday 6th September 12noon - 2pm

Menu Option 1 $22.00 PP Menu Option 2 $22.00 PP Menu Option 3 $25.00 PP Menu Option 4 $30.00 PP Menu Option 5 $35.00 PP Pumpkin Soup Steak & Kidney with mash & vegies Chocolate Mudcake 1*Beer/Wine (Club to supply FOC)

Pumpkin Soup Roast of the Day Chocolate Mudcake 1*Beer/Wine (Club to supply FOC)

1/2 dozen Oyster or Prawn Cocktail T-Bone steak with vegies or chips & salad Chocolate Mudcake 1*Beer/Wine (Club to supply FOC)

1/2 dozen Oyster or Prawn Cocktail Crumbed Barramundi with vegies or chips & salad Chocolate Mudcake 1*Beer/Wine (Club to supply FOC)

1/2 dozen Oyster or Prawn Cocktail Big Boys mixed grill Chocolate Mudcake 1*Beer/Wine (Club to supply FOC)

Dad recieve’s a complimentary beer or glass of wine with a meal 106 Vale St, Cooma NSW 2630 Ph: 6452 1144 Fax: 6452 2380

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Be entertained by soloist Dave Wilkins in the Bistro from 11:30am til 2:30pm

F A T H E R ‘S D A Y

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Bombala Electrical & Hardware For all your Father’s Day Gifts, call into Bombala Electrical & Hardware, the one stop shop for all your hardware and electrical gifts for that special person, DAD!!

119 Maybe St, Bombala NSW 2632 Ph: 6458 3154

Bombala Newsagency Darrell Lee - Dad’s Bags available All your Father’s Day cards The right gift for Father’s Day - Parker Pens

All your newspapers, cards, magazines, all you stationary supplies and much more.... Come in and see Kim and Dave and their friendly staff at the Bombala Newsagency Maybe St, Bombala P: 6458 3108

Recipe ideas for Father’s Day Eggs Benedict Method • Make hollandaise. Process vinegar and egg yolks in a food processor. With motor running, slowly add add butter in a thin stream. This should take 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Transfer to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover surface with wrap. • Pour water into a saucepan to two-thirds fill it. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Break 1 egg into a saucer. Stir water until a whirlpool forms. Slide egg into water. Cook, without stirring, for 3 minutes for a soft yolk or 4 minutes for a semi-soft. Remove to

Barbecue roast lamb Preparation method • Mix together 1 cup of vegetable oil, 1/2 cup of vinegar, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add the trimmed lamb leg, coat with the marinade and leave marinating at room temperature for 2 hours.

Ingredients (serves 4) 4 x 50g eggs, at room temperature 4 English muffins, split 20g baby spinach leaves 125g shaved ham 1 avocado, thinly sliced Hollandaise sauce 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 2 egg yolks 150g butter, melted, cooled 1 tablespoon lemon juice a plate with a slotted spoon. Repeat with remaining eggs. Meanwhile, toast muffins. Top muffin bases with spinach, ham, avocado and eggs. Drizzle with hollandaise sauce. Top with muffin tops. Serve.

Ingredients 1 cup olive oil 1/2 cup vinegar 2 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper leg of lamb, boned & flattened barbecue sauce 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup lemon juice 3/4 cup olive oil 2 1/2 cups tomato puree 2 medium onions, chopped 2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 teaspoons tabasco sauce 1 teaspoon red chilli, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon salt

• Meanwhile, stir together the water, lemon juice, 3/4 cup of vegetable oil, tomato puree, onion, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, hot sauce, chilli, 2 cloves minced garlic, mustard powder and 1 teaspoon of salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 minutes until the onions have softened and the sauce has • Remove lamb from marinade, thickened. and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Cook 1 1/2 • Preheat the barbecue for to 2 hours, turning and basting medium-low heat, and lightly oil frequently with the hot barbeque grate. sauce.

ON DAD’S DAY GIFTS See Nola, Nelson and staff about other great catalogue specials

GREAT VALUE GIFTS A. XCEED 12 VOLT CORDLESS DRILL

Offers 16 torque settings, 10mm keyless chuck, variable speed and forward/reverse function. 241 - 1684

B. XCEED 10MM ANGLE GRINDER Powerful 760 watt motor with auxillary handles, disc lock-on housing and external brush holders. 241 - 1635

C. XCEED 450 WATT JIGSAW With variable speed, on board blade storage and rear ejection vacum adaptor. 241 - 1668 D. XCEED 130 WATT MINI DRILL WITH 100 PCE ACCESSORY KIT Features a spindle lock for fast bit changing and variable speed for a variety of applications and comes with a 100 piece accessory pack to suit most job. 242 - 8829

Cooma Gas & Garden Supplies 8 - 10 Vale St, Cooma 2630 Tel: (02) 6452 4602 Fax: (02) 6452 4748

SAVE ON YOUR FUEL CONSUMPTION THANKS TO

MICHELIN ENERGY RANGE

TYREPLUS COOMA

MACK’S AUTO & TYRE CENTRE 90 Sharp St Cooma NSW 2630

6452 1433

W H O’ S

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When it comes to clean, efficient energy... you can’t beat

If you are interested in advertising in this space, please contact Tracy & Narelle on 02 6452 0313

Suppliers of bulk and cylinder LP gas for commercial or domestic applications servicing the Monaro and the Snowy Mountains

Phone: 131 161 For appliance sales Jindabyne Plumbing Supplies Lot 23 Baggs Rd Leesville, Jindabyne 6456 1842

LTD

www.elgas.com.au For appliance sales Cooma Plumbing Supplies Cnr Commissioner & Bradley Sts, Cooma 6452 2559

1 Kaiser Street, Polo Flat

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I Who’s at N Polo Flat? D High Country Country Wide Wool U Kitchens S Wool Buyers New trading hours for winter T QUALITY KITCHENS, 8am - 4pm Tuesday to Friday LAUNDRIES, VANITIES R & WARDROBES CLOSED MONDAY I A L BUSINESS OF THE WEEK 1. 2. 3. 4.

Summit Smash Repairs Country Wide Wool C & C Wassink - Self Storage Monaro Truck & Machinery Repairs

5. 6. 7. 8.

High Country Kitchens High Country Motorcycles Snowy Sheds Southern Service Centre

9. Monaro Wool Services 10. Monaro Freight 11. Cooma Sand & Concrete 12. Elgas

Pty Ltd

41 Holland Rd, Polo Flat PO Box 46 Cooma 2630

P: 02 6452 3360 F: 02 6452 3422 M: 0428 360 637 E: summit@snowy.net.au

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Phone: David Abraham P. 02 6452 2262 M. 0417 431 966 F. 02 6452 4448 18 Holland Road, Polo Flat Cooma

Mobile: 0413 133 681 Phone: 6452 7833 Fax: 6452 7933

68 Polo Flat Road Polo Flat Cooma NSW 2630

ELGAS Cooma and Snowy Mountains

Above: Alan Kelly, Tim Corkill, Carol Robinson, Stumpy Wallis and Ed Dawson

Elgas Cooma Snowy Mountains is a team of dedicated staff with an area that stretches from Williamsdale in the north to Bonang Victoria (south of Delegate) in the south and Yarrangobilly Caves in the west to Bombala in the east.The staff of Elgas Cooma Snowy Mountains have a combined experience of 70+years in the LPGas industry. All staff are locals who know the area like the back of their hands and are dedicated to providing quality service and technical skills. Elgas operates tankers out of both Cooma and Jindabyne depots, the tankers service the requirements of both bulk and domestic Easygas customers. Ed Dawson and Adrian Studley respectively are highly experienced operators who are well known in their patches. The Cooma delivery driver Stumpy Wallis, a man with a ready smile, is charged with the responsibility of delivering LPGas cylinders for new installations, exchange and swap and go

customers. If you are after technical expertise, Alan Kelly with over 30 years experience has a wealth ready knowledge. And in the Cooma office Carol Robinson is tasked with fulfilling customer and appliance sales inquiries. Tim Corkill, the manager, has the enjoyable task of directing operations. To assist with providing the best quality local service, Elgas also has local cylinder exchange and appliance sales agents based in Cooma, Jindabyne, Dalgety, Nimmitabel and Delegate. Jindabyne and Cooma. Plumbing Supplies were is fact won the Elgas Agent of the Year for 2006. And if you are after LP or Natural gas appliance sales you can contact 131161 to get the latest catalogue and advice.

W H MONARO TRUCK & MACHINERY REPAIRS O’ S

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Repairs to anything powered by a diesel engine ■ Diesel Fuel Injection Specialists ■ Hydraulic hose repairs and fittings ■ Fleetguard filter agent ■ ■

Tel 02 6452 4088

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Fax 02 6452 4428

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Mob 0419 141 763

AH 02 6452 3547 ■ Lot 2, Geebung Street Cooma NSW 2630

Wool Marketing - Not just wool selling

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Wool Buyers & Wool Brokers Office & Wool Store 54-56 Polo Flat Road, Cooma NSW 2630 Phone: 6452 4494 Fax: 6452 4464 or Ben: 0428 445 064

Bombala Woolstore Cnr Forbes & Badgery Street, Bombala NSW 2630 Fridays 9am - 5pm

Phone: 6458 3720 Robert Kerrison

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(02) 6452 1660 Polo Flat Rd, Cooma

If you are interested in advertising in this space, please contact Tracy & Narelle on 02 6452 0313

Everybody Needs a Shed!!!

Carports, Garages, Homes, Farm and Industrial Sheds.

C & C SELF STORAGE SELF STORAGE SHEDS AVAILABLE

28 Holland Rd Polo Flat

Ph: 6452 7540 Mob: 0407 362 307

www.snowysheds.com.au

now

you know who’s at

polo flat

• • • • •

various shed sizes available very reasonable rates fully secured premises long or short term rental Packing boxes, plastic sheets and wraps now available for all your packing requirements

For enquiries phone Cathy: Mob 0417 274 010 • A/H 6452 1511 1 Airstrip Rd, Polo Flat

If you are interested in advertising in this space, please contact Tracy & Narelle on 02 6452 0313

SOUTHERN SERVICE CENTRE Specialising in Farm Machinery - Sales & Services MTA • LMD 12556

General Road Freight Service COVERING Sydney • Melbourne • Cooma • NSW Snowy Mountains

Polo Flat Rd, Cooma NSW 2630 Ph: (02) 6452 2412 Fax: (02) 6452 1537

Gregory Abraham ANIAME

Proprietor 40 Polo Flat Road Cooma, NSW 2630 Ph: 02 6452 1605 Fax: 02 6452 3485 ssc@snowy.net.au

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Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

COOMA AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION COOMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ONLY SPECIALIST DEALER

Builders

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE SALES, INSTALLATION & SERVICE Lic AU11329

Funeral Services

SUNRISE BUILDING

Winner 1988 1989 1993

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Specialising in Old Style Custom Design & Building New Homes, Additions, Renovations Detailed Custom Joinery

RICHARD SEEARS MOBILE: 0418 484 111 PHONE & FAX: 64523796 EMAIL: fridgfix@bigpond.net.au

JIM PHILLIPS BUILDER

Winner 2003 2004 2005

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Ph/Fax 02 6452 6252 M 0414 984 837

Lic No 9920

Motor

Dog Grooming

NOW OPEN

Auto Dismantling New & Used Spare Parts Mechanical Repairs Rego Checks Tyres - New, Used & Recaps New Trailers

MP00007

T MOTORS & M 43 Denison St Cooma NSW 2630 Phone (02) 6452 2094, Mobile 0412 650 144 allensfunerals@snowy.net.au Alan & Catherine Dodd

Services include Style/Breed and Maintenance clipping Nail clipping Easy maintenance contour clipping Hydro bath - using quality products Feet and under paws shaved - to help with the search for grass seeds and burrs in working dogs Early drop off - pick up later Sit, relax with a cuppa, wander around the garden and wait for fido to be transformed

24 HOUR TOWING

Providing a professional and understanding service

24 hours 7 Days FDA Assurance of Quality

Welding

M.C.H WELDING Specialists in Engineering & Welding, Heavy Machinery & Transport Equipment.

â&#x20AC;˘ Fully equipped workshop and mobile units. â&#x20AC;˘ Finest quality welding of steel, alloy, stainless. â&#x20AC;˘ MIG, TIG, STICK, OXY ACETYLENE â&#x20AC;˘ Profile and plasma cutting of steel, alloy, stainless. â&#x20AC;˘ Tungsten Grit Hardfacing (High wear resistance for direct drill points, bucket teeth, Augers, etc) â&#x20AC;˘ Line boring, mobile and workshop (repair worn pinholes on your machine or tractor on site) â&#x20AC;˘ Certified ROPS/FOPS canopyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Forestry guarding â&#x20AC;˘ Certified tow bars for cars, commercials, trucks (Bartlett & pintle hook) â&#x20AC;˘ Machining â&#x20AC;˘ Sheetmetal â&#x20AC;˘ Trailers, box, tipping, plant, custom, firefighting

PLUS SALES OF:

All steel, alloy, stainless in sheet, plate & tubular including cut to length & off-cuts. High tensile bolts & fasteners. General engineering supplies. Welding consumables. Trailer, tray and toolbox components. Pre-Fab sheds & carports. Supply only or fully erected with concrete slabs included. (Meets all council requirements)

Monaro Highway, Bombala Phone Mal Hurley: 0419 490 928 Workshop: 6458 4700 Fax: 6458 4800

404 Monaro Hwy PO Box 981 Cooma NSW 2630

Ph: 02 6452 5250 Fax: 02 6452 5549 Mob: 0414 484 180

Carpet Cleaning, General Cleaning

AXE

In the interest of other clients we ask that all dogs be fully restrained on a lead before entering the property

CLEANING SERVICES

FOR ALL YOUR DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL CLEANING NEEDS

â&#x20AC;˘ Carpet & Upholstery steam clean â&#x20AC;˘ Window cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic & Commercial Cleaning â&#x20AC;˘ Hard floor strip & seal â&#x20AC;˘ Wood floor restorations - sanding & finishing â&#x20AC;˘ Rental exit cleans â&#x20AC;˘ Builders exit cleans â&#x20AC;˘ 24 Hour Flood Damage Emergencies PO Box 661 Cooma NSW 2630

Jenni Power

OPENING TIMES: Wednesday and Saturday at 11 Dalgety Road, Berridale Monday to Friday at Cooma Pet Shop

Ph : 0406 995 228

Email : axecleaning@optusnet.com.au

PHONE Berridale: 6456 3521 Cooma Pet Shop: 6452 6399 Insurance

Electrical

Colin Mould Alpine Electrical Lic. No. 114477c

Commercial, industrial and domestic installations and maintenance 24 hour emergency service Phone 6456 3147 Fax 6456 4317 Mobile 0408 484 028 Email cmould@bigpond.net.au PO Box 70,â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bush Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Berridale NSW 2628

MP00087

With convenience of arrangements In your home or at our premises

LIC NO: 37754

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Fire Wood

Concreting

DREW MANNING CONCRETING House Slab, Stencil & Spray Crete, Footings, Driveways, Paths etc.

- Building maintenance - Repairs-commercial and domestic - Property refurbishment and renovations - Soft landscaping/ retaining walls and designs - Handyman service - Painting Lic. 207554c

Quality seasoned, cut and split combustion heater length firewood delivered to your place

FREE Quotes

TO MOST AREAS

Licence no. 1672736

NO JOB TOO SMALL

Ute loads, truck loads or bulk orders welcome

INDUSTRIAL - COMMERCIAL - DOMESTIC

Mob: 0439 587 240 Phone: 6458 8457

Contact Les Thomas Mobile: 0412 932 802 Home: 6452 5237 After hours: 6456 3284

Scaffolding MP00138

Optometrist

Erection - Dismantle - Hire - Delivery - Kwik Stage Scaffolding - Kwik Stage Mobile Units - Form Work / Props - Stairs / Ramps - Water filled impact barriers

HOME

Specs

COOMA

NEXT EYE TESTING August 21st17th September

Dean Sturgeon Mob 0439 522 454

Fax: (02) 6452 6735

Andrew Freeburn Mob 0411 049 835

Dance School

171 Sharp Street Cooma Ph/Fax 6452 1048 1800 678 880 Mob 0412 439 550

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Visioncare and DVA suppliers

AGENTS FOR ATF

(Temporary Fencing)

Tyres

Cooma Dance Co. Leading Lead ding the way in technique and performance perf rformance e Qualified, Qualified d, skilled & dedicated teachers in the art of of choreography & performance. perf rformance. Fun classes in Ta T p, Jazz/Funk, Ballet, Drama, Tap, V Vo cal Coaching, Hip Hop Syllabus Vocal TAP BOYS ONLY L TA T P CLASS All ages & levels catered for f r fo Enquiries to 6452 6129 iinfo@coomadance.com.au nfo@coomadance.c com.a au Bakery

COOMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S $2.00

ORIGINAL HOTBAKE

Not just a cake shop Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a delight shop

Hains Centre Cooma

Ph : 6452 2853

Email : cohotbake@msn.com

WEDNESDAYS PIES, CAKES, SANDWICHES SPECIAL OCCASIONS BIRTHDAY CAKES TO ORDER

THE NEW

JUST TYRES COOMA

N E P O NOW

FOR ALL YOUR TYRE NEEDS CONTACT JUST TYRES ON 6452 1411 54 Bombala St, Cooma

115 Maybe Street Phone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6458 3113

Open Mon-Fri 7am to 5pm & Weekends

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Scrap Removal

Music Lessons

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK!

Linga Longa Coffee Lounge Buy or Giveaway

• CARS • TRUCKS • MACHINERY • BATTERIES • COPPER • BRASS • RADIATORS • OLD TRACTORS

Rock guitar lessons now available. What ever music you’re into we’ll have you playing like a pro in no time. Metallica, ac/dc, red hot chili peppers, green day, Jack Johnson... We teach all these guitar styles and more: - Contemporary rock, - Hits from the 90’s, 80’s, 70’s, 60’s & 50’s - Country - Blues - Classical

Individual private lessons tailored to suit your goals.

COOMA SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Open Mon - Fri 7am till late Sat & Sun 8.30am till late

Phone Roo: 6458 2008 or 0438 645 820

118 Maybe Street, Bombala Ph: 6458 3201

Drainage

Shop 2 Parkview Arcade 123 Sharp Street COOMA

www.coomamusic.com.au Ph: (02) 6452 6067

Earthmoving/Equipment

Mountain Drains

Commercial and Domestic Drainage Attachments for Kanga Diggers:

Craig Dixon Lic No. 208797c

0420 947 505

fenianpark@bigpond.com

Install, Repair, Clean, Replace Town & Septic Systems, Sewer & Storm Water, Pipe Camera Fenian Park Pty Ltd

ABN 66 112 280 172

Ryan Simpson Lot 3 Eden Street, Cathcart Ph: 64582133 Mob: 0409582133 Email:ryan.simpson@ymail.com

Accountants

Self-Storage

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C & C SELF STORAGE SELF STORAGE SHEDS AVAILABLE • • • • •

• 4 in 1 Bucket • Augers 200,300, 450mm • 150mm Trencher • Cement Mixer • Carryall/Leveler • Angle BLADE • 2 Tonne Tip Trailer

various shed sizes available very reasonable rates fully secured premises long or short term rental Packing boxes, plastic sheets and wraps now available for all your packing requirements

For enquiries phone Cathy: Mob 0417 274 010 • A/H 6452 1511 1 Airstrip Rd, Polo Flat

Butchers

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS & BUSINESS ADVISORS SERVICES • Corporate Advice • Accounting & Financial Management • Taxation • Auditing • Strategic Planning • Information Technology • Litigation Support • Superannuation • Banking & Financial Services • Budgeting

CAVEAT STREET, BOMBALA PO BOX 2 BOMBALA, NSW 2632 PHONE 6458 3248 FAX 6458 3206

Advertise

Bombala Dam cleaning, road construction/maintenance, poly pipe laying equipment, supply & delivery of gravel. Full range of civil & earthmoving equipment available.

Telephone (02) 6458 3243 Mobile: 0428 584 431 Crash Repairs Lic. No. 39620

PLATYPUS

REPAIRS

Clinton & Rochelle Badewitz ABN 64 628 918 511

ALL INSURANCE WORK Private Work Panel Beating/ Spary Painting Baked Enamel Car Detailing Industrial Paint Work Fibreglass Repairs Windscreen Replacement 66 Forbes St P.O. Box 149 Bombala NSW 2632

Ph: 02 6458 3978 Fax: 02 6458 3977 Moblie: 0407 957 938

Advertise

Wilson’s Quality Butchers

W - Lamb BBQ chops 2kg for $18 S E - Thick & Thin sausages 2kg for $15 P E - Side of Yearly Beef $6.50 a kilo E - Yearly Full Rump $13.99 a kilo C I Bulk BBQ orders catered for K --Rissoles & Sausages 60c each A L L Y 217 Carp Street, Bega S PH: 64921026 or 0417426263.

Big distribution

Call 6452 0313 to advertise

Better value for money!

A S E C N Casua C asu ual C Cleaner le A R F A O E L C E S – Classifieds TION UCTION HOU P M R SALE 0

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FOR SALE

IN MEMORIAM

GRAIN FOR SALE

IN LOVING MEMORY OF JAMES DUDLEY BOLTON 19-11-1966 - 27-8-2000

Bailey, Oat and Triticale Put this ad by your phone Contact 0418 636 898 WANTED

A silent prayer, with lots of tears Still missing you, after all these years. with love Pauline & Jacquline

TENDER

HOUSEMATE WANTED To share a fully furnished 3 bedroom House Contact Gerri 0429 017 879

CLEARANCE SALE

PADDOCK CLEARANCE SALE 9-3 Saturday Only PROPERTY SOLD Recycled building materials, nuffield 460 tractor, plough, ripper, post hole digger etc, steel off cuts, generators, old baltic, kauri pine, aus cedar, oregon timber, honda tryke, corrigated iron, 74 land crusier (tray top). 1684 Numeralla Rd, Cooma

9 - 3 ONLY

NSW DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE

TENDER

PANEL CONTRACT PLANT HIRE KOSCIUSZKO NATIONAL PARK AND NATURE RESERVES – ROADS UNIT – DECC-526-2009 Tenders are invited from suitably qualified companies to provide plant hire services for road maintenance. Enquiries and tender documents contact Matthew Klower on 6450 5640 Tenders close 14:00 Tues 15 September 2009

HEALTH, FITNESS & BEAUTY Wanted 20 Serious People to lose 5-30kg NOW Call for a FREE consultation today Ph/Text (w8loss) to 0404 745 515 www.weightloss-energy.com

CONGRATULATIONS to Josh McDonald for winning the NRL Grand Final ticket competition

PROBATE NOTICE IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES SYDNEY REGISTRY EQUITY DIVISION PROBATE After 14 days from publication of this notice, an application for Probate of the Will dated 7 December 1998 of the Late AMELIA JANE BANFIELD, late of Sir William Hudson Nursing Home, Fachin Avenue, Cooma, NSW 2630, will be made by Joyce Elaine Clarke and Alice Lorraine Mason the daughters of the deceased. Creditors are required to send particulars of their claims upon the estate to Last and Maxwell, Solicitors, Barristers, Conveyancers and Notaries, 154-156 Sharp Street, COOMA NSW 2630, DX 5527 COOMA, Ph: 02 6452 3877.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES SYDNEY REGISTRY EQUITY DIVISION PROBATE After 14 days from publication of this notice an application for Probate of the Will dated 2 March 1994 of JOYCE ELAINE WALKER late of Cooma, will be made by Neville Phee the Executor named in the Will. Creditors are required to send particulars of their claims upon her Estate to Last and Maxwell, Solicitors, Barristers, Conveyancers and Notaries, 154-156 Sharp Street, COOMA NSW 2630, DX 5527 COOMA, Ph: 02 6452 3877.

POSITIONS VACANT

We require a casual Shop Assistant

part time retail assistants

BAKER/PASTRY COOK REQUIRED

Ph: 6454 6169

Full time position, experience preferred Phone Jodie: 6454 6169

TRADE APPRENTICESHIPS

make a fresh start

Retail Assistants $20.80/hr Permanent part time Cooma

Snowy Hydro is seeking high quality applicants to apply for apprenticeships in candidates will be located in a number of geographical areas which encompass Cooma, Jindabyne, Khancoban, Talbingo and Cabramurra. The successful applicants will be required to re-locate on a regular basis throughout their training in these locations. AS AN APPRENTICE YOU WILL: · Learn new skills and acquire knowledge and abilities in a trade that will be the start of a rewarding career. · Become skilled in your trade .

Limited Roster options also available* At ALDI, we’re known for looking after our people. We place a lot of importance in the training and development of our team, as they are a significant part of our success. Now as we expand and open more stores across the country, we are seeking fresh talent to join us. We can offer you: • Great working conditions – including excellent remuneration. • Extensive training in a dynamic retail environment. • Career opportunities within our rapidly growing network. • A range of guaranteed hours to suit, from 45 to 130 hours per month.

In return you’ll be: • Customer focused – demonstrating excellent communication skills. • Able to work as part of a fast paced team. • Flexible – able to work a rotating 5 out of 7 day roster. • Hands on – thriving in a physically demanding role.

Make a smarter career choice. Apply in person on Saturday 5th September, at the Alpine Hotel, 170 Sharp Street, Cooma between 10am – 4pm. *Different rates apply ALDM3741_A

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trade course at a TAFE College within each stage of the apprenticeship on block release or workplace assessment. Be encouraged to continue your career development beyond the

WHO CAN APPLY? We are encouraging applications from men and women who have the ability achieved good passes in Maths and English at Year 12 level. SELECTION PROCEDURE t

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APPLICATIONS: Application forms are available from the website www.snowyhydro.com.au/ Recruitment Opportunities, and can be forwarded by email to application@snowyhdyro.com.au or posted to Tracey Corby - PO Box 332, Cooma NSW 2630 Ph 02-64532217. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 18TH SEPTEMBER 2009. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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Dalgety in broadband study Dalgety has been selected as one of 11 communities that will participate in a pilot project to establish community broadband services. The program, recently announced by the NSW Minister for Rural Affairs, Tony Kelly, provides $11.6 million over five years to deliver affordable high speed broadband to rural communities in NSW. The Project Co-ordinator, Sharonne Moore, is working with Snowy River Shire Council and the Dalgety Chamber of Commerce to develop a business case and options for affordable, reliable high-speed broadband services. Sharonne said “The availability of high speed broadband is becoming more and more a necessity in this day and age as our use of the Internet and reliance upon online services increases. “Broadband offers a fast and convenient way to access a wealth of communication, information, education and entertainment services that are not

readily accessible through a dial up service”. “Rural enterprises in particular can benefit from using broadband based applications and services that can greatly improve the productivity and efficiency of their businesses”. Sharonne is seeking information and feedback on the need and demand for broadband from all people living and working in Dalgety. People can do this by completing a short, simple survey form that is available via a link from the Snowy River Shire Council at www.snowyriver. nsw.gov.au. Hard copies of the forms are also being distributed to residents in Dalgety and, once completed, can be returned to Julie Pearson at Iona Gardens. Sharonne can be contacted directly on 0428 640520 or by email at sm@ moren.com.au. Survey forms must be submitted by no later than September 7.

Operation Christmas Child Through Operation Christmas Child, Cooma and surrounding regions collected 350 gifts that were delivered to the poorest of the poor children in Thailand and Vietnam last year. Some of you may ask, what is Operation Christmas Child? Millions of boys and girls worldwide are victims of war, poverty, disease and disaster. Operation Christmas Child makes it possible for many thousands of these children to experience God’s Love through shoeboxes which have been filled by children right here in Australia. Last year Australians donated just under 304,000 gift filled shoeboxes, of that number 22,867 gifts came from our region. Eight million gifts were donated world-wide. That is a lot of joy shared. One of the things that make Operatioin Christmas Child so special is its emphasis on kids helping kids. The project is a wonderful opportunity for children and teenagers, as well as adults, to share in the joy of giving to children around the world. Your church, school, social group or friends nd neighbours ho wish to give hope to a child who has nothing can participate. What should you put in a box? First determine whether the gift is for a boy

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or girl. Then select the category you would like to help, 2-4yrs, 5-9yrs, 1014yrs. Next, fill a standard sized shoebox with appropriate toys and other items for a child that age. Popular items include small toys, stuffed animals, balls, games, t-shirts, colouring books, school supplies, and hygiene items (like soap, a toothbrush) A personal note or family photo could also be included these boxes to be completed by October 25, when Regional C0-ordinator, Wilma Turner, will collect them and take them to Canberra for processing. “We in our Region have so much whereas the children who receive your boxes will have never received a gift before and this will be the only gift they ever receive,” Wilma said. She has volunteered with OCC for seven years. So why not join Wilma and many others throughout the world to share hope and joy this Christmas. For further information including brochures posters, dvd can be obtained from Wilma Turner, Regional Co-ordinator, OCC on 64522504

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Cryptic Clues Across 1. Boy ties mistreatment to fatness (7) 9. Man apt to seduce many women, as can scrambled eggs (8) 10. Duty to swallow hogshead or chest (6) 11. Chemist, a post office, the van and railway terminal (10) 13. Oval was otherwise covering edge (7) 14. Fastness of the Greek soil, exhausted after one harvest (9) 15. Part of the captive generation sent back into the wilderness of Israel (5) 17. Gloomy enough to become sunnier at times (9) 22. Pasta supplied snacks (5) 23. Unconscious and less sensitive to appear commoner (9) 24. About to be executed by fire in question (2,5) 26. Season has West End in a simpering mess (10) 27. Leave high and dry in the shade (6) 28. Sugar compound originally made of girls (8) 29. Compound fractures employ rear end (7) Down 2. Obliged to play Caulfield? (8) 3. Aridness harming fish (8) 4. American state has a former partner in an Australian one (5) 5. Medieval weapon preparing sheep for deep frying? (9,3) 6. Chance one's arm and lift a boat? (4,1,4) 7. To score in full (7) 8. West Indian dance master plays in company (7) 12. Favourite head banger is spread? (6,6) 16. Uncertainty is against a lonely heart in estimation (9) 18. Christian feast lay empty in the orient (8) 19. Cash baked bean without a hitch (8) 20. Number one - a small number on the nose (7) 21. Waste litres on the red centre and its still barren! (7) 25. Beat poet turning on maiden (5)

Quick Clues Across 1. Tiny amount (7) 9. Lazy (8) 10. Channel or furrow cut into wood (6) 11. Popular dance of the 1920s (10) 13. Truthfulness (7) 14. Freelance photographers who pursue celebrities (9) 15. Second closest planet to the sun (5) 17. Villain, wrongdoer (9) 22. Member of a Turkic speaking people of Russia (5) 23. System for transmitting messages by telegraph (5,4) 24. Erect, perpendicular (7) 26. Needlework (10) 27. Lay a bet (6) 28. Fearless (8) 29. New name for Burma (7)

Down 2. Small monkey (8) 3. First part of the small intestine (8) 4. Expel, throw out (5) 5. Risk-taking businessman (12) 6. Vanguard (9) 7. Person of mixed Spanish and American Indian parentage (7) 8. Pattern for applying a design (7) 12. Unfounded anxiety about one's health (12) 16. Dresser (9) 18. Charm, amulet (8) 19. In Norse mythology, Odin's hall where dead warriors live (8) 20. Moving force (7) 21. Australian world champion motor-racing driver (7) 25. Dwarf, midget (5)

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Spring Show on Saturday 3/10/09 and Sunday 4/10/09 will incorporate horse events, a photography competition and display, a flower show, gardening demonstrations, demonstrations on how to prepare for the annual Bombala Show in March 2010, stalls of gardening products, craft exhibits and more. Food will be available. A new venture by the Bombala Exhibition Society.

Cooma Athletics Inc Registration Days

Thursday 3rd Sept Thursday 10th Sept Snowy Oval From 4pm - Birth certificate required. Competition starts on the 17th Sept 2009 Inquires phone Norma 6452 3468 or 0437 873 706

Snowy Mountains Authority 60 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

We wish to contact the daughters of Gwennyth MacGregor (Croatto) who was Sir William Hudson’s secretary. Gilbert Wallace Phone: 6452 2688 g @ Email: gilbwal@gmail.com

PLACE YOUR COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMNET HERE

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U15s - Colts vs Belconnen United @ Northbourne Oval 4.40 pm on Sunday September 6 Cooma Colts Presentation Day October 24th at Coffeys Hotel from Midday

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Presentation Night September 19th - Cooma Ex-Services Club $45 per ticket - Dress - Black Tie Band - Three on a Tree, Tickets available from Snowy Camping World

JUNIOR RED DEVILS

U11’s v Royals at Canbera Stadium Sunday September 6 at 10.10am U15’s v Goulburn Trinty at Nicholls Saturday September 5 at 11.20am on Oval 2

Junior Red Devils Presentation Day Saturday September 19th at Rotary Oval Time TBA Free BBQ

COOMA STALLIONS First Grade V Narooma Reserve Grade V Merimbula/Pambula Grand Final is at Bega this Sunday, lets support the Stallions

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Cooma Basketball Womens B-Grade

Game 1 - 5.30 Game 3 - 7.30

Game 2 - 6.30

Six-a-side soccer will begin on October 28. Registration will be $250 a team or $220 for teams registering before October 2. For further information - www.coomafc.org.au/sixaside or contact six-a-side coordinator Angela Andrews on 0438 419 142

JINDABYNE BUSH PIGS, PIGLETS & MISS PIGGIES PRESENTATION FOR THE JUNIORS IS SEPTEMBER 23RD @ THE LAKE JINDABYNE HOTEL PRESENTATION FOR THE SENIORS IS SEPTEMBER 25TH @ THE LAKE JINDABYNE HOTEL

Sunday September 6 @ Nijong Women’s League 3 Vs Tuggernong- 11.15am Women’s League 4 - Vs Tuggernong - 1pm

COOMA OFF-ROAD CLUB Watch this space! COOMA STALLIONS COOMA STALLIONS 2009 PRESENTATION NIGHT COOMA EX-SERVICES CLUB FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11AT 6.30PM FOR 7PM COST $40, TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM JAGGEZ HAIR STUDIO DRESS - SMART CASUAL

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Colts Under 10s out, 12s secure a finals place Under 10s The Cooma Colts Under 10’s played their semi final at Braddon against Bungendore last Sunday. Unfortunately the result differed from that of last week with the Colts being defeated 30 to 18. All players tried hard all day however Bungendore’s defence was too strong. Cooma scored early in the game with a great try from Zac Saddler after an earlier attempt was disallowed. Bungendore scored the next two tries making it 12 to 6 at half time. In the second half although Cooma scored a couple more tries through Zac Saddler and Jake Hedger it was not enough to catch the margin Bungendore had put on us. It was a big effort by Alex Swan who ran well all game and Will Shingles who defended well all game. Well done guys and remember half of you played under 10’s when you could have played under 9’s so to make the semis was a great effort. Congratulations and we hope to see you all next year! The coach would like to thank Donna Saddler, Darcy Freimanis, Richard Inskip and Stuart Sturgeon for all their help throughout the season. Under 12s The Colts u12’s travelled to Northbourne Oval, Canberra for the minor semi-final against North Canberra Bears. With an early start, we had trouble getting the boys’ minds on the job at hand. Very early in the game North Canberra went to a 6-nil lead.

The Colts quickly got back into the game with some strong running by Cameron Pharoah; led to a try to Andrew Crimmins converted by Aaron Pidcock, 6-6. Poor handling by the Colts led to a further converted try to North Canberra 12-6. Soon after Cameron Pharaoh, who was in everything, scored an unconverted try, 12-10 in favour of the Bears. Early possession in the second half led to a good unconverted try to Daniel Anderson, with Cameron Pharoah again in the action, 14-12 to Cooma. Further possession led to a good unconverted try to Aaron Pidcock, 18-12. This was followed by another try to Aaron Pidcock after a good long run, 22-12. With the bigger Bears players tiring Daniel Anderson again scored after a good long run. This try was converted by Daniel Hopkin, 2812. With more possession the boys thought they might try something different, a kick that went wrong. Next play the ball, the Bears scored a long-range converted try, 28-18. With more possession the Bears came back to life and were pressing the line, but with no time left the score remained 28-18.This result was a great achievement by the boys after going down to the Bears 20-4 the previous weekend, at Cooma. The Bears are a much bigger side and the boys scrambled well in defence, a good effort by all. Next week we have a break while the Bungendore Tigers play West Belconnen in the Major Semi-final. The following week we will play the loser in the final at Northbourne Oval, to qualify for the Grand-final at Canberra Stadium.

CORC results Carlaminda motocross track was Outright: Luke Donnelly, Jason the location for the latest Cooma Macarthy, Kyle Osborne, Nat Off Road Club round. Jennings and Tom Foat Riding was once again at its very best which provided entertainment Seniors for the spectators. Thanks to all volunteers on the 16-u19yrs: Carl Flynn, Todd day and also for the working bee Mould, Anthony Brown prior to the event. Lites: Vinnie Robinson, Taylor Peet, Tom Dykes Results: Ladies: Taylor Peet, Rochelle Juniors: Foat Nippers Awards, Patrick Barton, Open: Byron Peet, Phil Johnson, Jake Galvin Kyle Anderson PW Div 2 Jake Barron, Nathan All Powers ; Carl Flynn, Phil Fisher Johnson, Todd Mould 65cc 7-u10yrs: Timothy Over 35’s A: Wayne Flynn, Ross Macarthur, Harry Hards, Jake Scarman, Paul Tasker Barron Over 35’s B: David Luton, Craig 65cc 10-u13yrs: James Griffin, Dixon, Christopher Stockl Mitchell Bowerman, Troy Freebody Senior Encouragement 85cc 9-u12yrs: Liam Tredgold, Aaron Dixon James Griffin, Mitchell Bowerman 85cc 12-u16yrs: Troy Tasker, Outright: Tayla Jones, Scott Mead Carl Flynn, Byron Peet, Kyle Jnr Lites: Luke Donnelly, Jason Anderson and Phil Johnson. Macarthy, Kyle Osborne Jnr Encouragement: Jonathon Barton

Kidney Kar Rally raises $510,000 for kids with kidney disease Rally Kars Start to Roll Into to arrive 11:15am - off road until overnight stop at Queenstown - first Kar Tasmania Tasmania - Rally Kars from all over Australia rolled into Tasmania to take part in the 21st Kidney Kar Rally, which will include a crossing of Bass Strait on the Spirit of Tasmania, and cover three States - Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales.

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Monday 17 August 2009 - First Kar departs Queenstown at 7:30am - off road until lunch at Boat Harbour Beach - first Kar due to arrive 12:45pm - will pass through Burnie approx 2pm - 3pm, pass through The first car was flagged off at 8.00am Sheffield approx 3:30pm - 4:30pm. Saturday morning 15 August 2009 Arrive Spirit of Tasmania boarding from the Country Club in Launceston. area from 4:50pm. Tuesday 18 August 2009 - Spirit of Tasmania docks at Port Melbourne approx 7am - Kars will then travel, on the main roads, to Ballarat for lunch from 12.00 noon. The rest of the day is Locals in many small towns visited by the "rally lay-day" where everyone the Kidney Kar Rally should prepare does as they wish - fix vehicles, sightthemselves for a lot of fun and weird see, sleep etc! and wonderful sites as Kidney Kar Rally teams dress to highlight the Wednesday 19 August 2009 themes of their cars including: Sister - First Kar departs Ballarat at 7:30am Act, 'Grimace,' Crazy Frog, Crobars, off road until lunch at Rushworth - first Mudgee Mud, Farkawee Tribe, Men In Kar due to arrive 11:45am - off road Black, Blues Brothers, Billy's until overnight stop at Myrtleford - first Revenge, Bush Bums, Grumpy Old Kar due to arrive 4:40pm. Men, Australia All Over, Bushrangers Thursday 20 August 2009 - First Kar and Bloody Volvo Drivers. departs Myrtleford at 7:30am - passAfter three days of rallying throughout ing through Beechworth from approx Tasmania the entire rally team board 7:45am - 8:45am - off road until lunch the Spirit of Tasmania and land in at Uranquinty - first Kar due to arrive Melbourne on Tuesday morning 18 12 noon - off road until overnight stop August for a convoy through the City at Temora - first Kar due to arrive 4:15pm. Where Kar 1308 raised an before heading to Ballarat. additional $2500 towards next year’s The Kidney Kar Rally finished on entry fee with a silent Auction during Saturday 22 August at Muswellbrook. dinner.

SisterACT presenting BoganGate School with toys donated by Toyworld Cooma

Among the drivers, Peter Lanyon who is the only driver to compete in all 21 Kidney Health Australia Kar Rally's covering in all 150,000 kilometres.

Media Enquiries: Arthur and Kim Davis Road Directors Mobiles: 0429 343 198 or 0417 688 399 Anne Wilson, CEO Kidney Health Australia Mobile: 0400 165 391 on Road Peter Lanyon Mobile: 0413 842 452 Driver in 21 Kidney Kar Rally's. Ron Smith National Media Communications Kidney Health Australia Mobile: 0417 329 201

Kidney Kar Rally Timetable

Saturday 15 August 2009 - First Kar departs from Country Club at 8am off road until lunch at St Helens - first Kar due to arrive 12:15pm - off road until overnight stop at Bicheno - first Kar due to arrive 4:10pm.

‘Sister Act’ receiving the "BEST FEMALE KREW" AWARD

Danny Pontello from Kar1308 with Conner & Jake the Snake

Praying for more donations.

Friday 21 August 2009 - First Kar departs Temora at 8am - off road until SMCELC (Snowy Mountains Care & Early lunch at Bogan Gate - first Kar due to Learning Centre) kids during their fundraiser for us during RED MUFTI DAY arrive 11:10am - pass through Trundle for refuel from approx 12:45pm - pass through Narromine approx 2:15pm 3:30pm - arrive overnight stop at Gilgandra - first Kar due to arrive 4:20pm.

"SISTER ACT" Carmel Mifsud, Margaret Pontello & Donna Robson

Saturday 22 August 2009 - First Kar departs Gilgandra at 7am - off road until lunch at Merriwa - first Kar due to arrive at 11am - will pass through Murrurundi approx 1pm - 2:30pm - off road until overnight stop at Muswellbrook - first Kar due to arrive at 3pm. Presentation Dinner in the RSL Auditorium from 7pm. Kar 1308 Doin it for Danny - ‘Sister Act’ were awarded best female krew trophy.

Sunday 16 August 2009 - First Kar departs Bicheno at 7:15am - off road until lunch at Oatlands - first Kar due www.kidney.org.au

Leaving the Spirit of Tasmania, back on land.

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The WINNER of the 7 Day NEW ZEALAND HOLIDAY is BARB KLUVER of THE OAKS NSW

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Will Nichols beats the Hall defence out wide with captain Ryan Morgan in support.

The group photos shows from left: Thomas Crimmins; Hayleigh Davis; Alex Cassilles; Mayor Vin Good, Gabriella Cigana; Debbie Wharton; Phil Green (Regional General Manager, Country Energy); and SERAS Chairman Mick Mayhew

SERAS athletes acknowledged The Mayor of Cooma-Monaro Shire Council, Cr Vin Good, held a reception on Tuesday August 25, to acknowledge the achievements of local athletes who have been scholarship holders with the South East Regional Academy of Sport (SERAS) during 2009. SERAS Executive Director, Garry Lane, provided a brief update on the academy and outlined what services will be delivered in 2010. He then introduced this year’s scholarship holders to the Mayor who presented them with a certificate to commemorate their year on scholarship with the academy. Local athlete, Debbie Wharton,

made a speech on behalf of past and present scholarship holders before Mayor Good responded by acknowledging the good work done by the academy and confirming Council’s ongoing support. Athletes from the Cooma-Monaro region who are scholarship holders in 2009 include: Lawn Bowls – Rachelle Paine and Staci Paine; Netball – Debbie Wharton; Snowsports – Alex Cassilles and Gabriella Cigana; Country Energy Program – Thomas Crimmins (Mountain Biking) and Hayleigh Davis (Athletics).

SERAS inducts basketball for 2010 The South East Regional Academy of Sport (SERAS) is to introduce basketball as a new squad sport program in 2010. The SERAS Board of Directors inducted the sport of basketball on the recommendation from the SERAS Sports Committee at their meeting in August. The Basketball Program will offer up to 20 scholarships (10 boys and 10 girls) for talented

young athletes aged between 13 and 15 years in 2010. The academy will be recruiting for program staff positions within the program in mid to late September. Scholarship holders remain at home and are required to attend an Induction Day in November, a weekend Education Program in February, two weekend training camps, the ClubNSW Academy Games in Armidale during the April school holidays, and other activities as required. The introduction of 2009 this new program will bring the number of annual scholarships offered by SERAS to around 140. The Academy will offer scholarships in the following squad Presentation Night sports programs in 2010: Australian Rules Football; Basketball; Golf; Lawn Bowls; Netball; and Snowsports. Athletes from other sports can apply for an individual scholarship in the Country Energy Program. Other U14's Presentation at Coffeys Hotel scholarships are Sat 12th September at 2:00pm available in the Rising Star Program and the Tickets $40 each. Coach and Umpire Price includes 2 course meal & entertainment. Program. Applications for Dress - Semi formal SERAS scholarship in Tickets to be purchased from the Alpine Hotel. 2010 will open in mid return flight for 2, to late September and close in mid October. Canberra - Melbourne plus a nights accommodation. For further details please visit the SERAS website (www.seras. org.au) or contact the academy on 6112 8686.

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Saturday September 6th 5th 7pm at the Alpine Hotel

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Red Devils season over The Cooma Red Devils first grade have bowed out of contention for the 2009 premiership, after a semi final loss to Hall last Saturday. After a good, solid training session on Thursday, the Devils had every reason to be confident heading into the match, but could not seem to put it together on the day and were outplayed by the opposition. The Devils have not been used to playing on a wet pitch, and the windy, slippery conditions that greeted them at RMC favoured the Hall team. They used this to their advantage, and after having the majority of ball possession early on, crossed for the first try of the match. Cooma looked threatening when they had the ball in hand, but couldn’t manage to capitalise against some strong Hall defence. Cooma had an opportunity to turn the momentum in the first half, camped in the Bushranger’s 22 for a number of repeat sets. Phil Johnson dove over the try line in a brave attempt, but the try was disallowed by the referee who took it back for a penalty. During the half time break, Cooma captain Ryan Morgan revved his troops up, and Cooma came out with a renewed passion. The Devils applied continuous pressure throughout the second period, and came within a converted try of the opposition. It wasn’t enough, however, and Hall managed to keep Cooma from coming from behind with a late try securing their victory and seeing them take out the match, 24 points to 15. The Red Devils have now finished for 2009, and will be looking forward to the Club’s presentation night to be held on September 19 at the Cooma Ex-Services Club. Under 12s Rosary under 12 rugby team travelled to Canberra to take on top placed Yass, in a match where the winner went through to the final. for application to training. The ground was wet and soft which made handling difficult, slowing

the pace at which Cooma /Rosary would have liked to start the game. However some good work at the breakdown saw Cooma coming up with possession, but they could not quite get the delivery to the backs. Traction was an issue for all players, which left many frustrated. Going into the break 5-0 Cooma / Rosary just needed to continue to build rhythm and pressure. Only a few minor changes were made to the team positions at half time, as the combinations were starting to appear , and the team needed that consistency if it was going to keep the talented Yass players at bay. The second half started where the first left off, with both sides nearly getting over the advantage line, only to be held back by good determined defence. The Cooma players made some good breaks through bustling runs by forwards, and a determination not to let the ball get out of sight. However suddenly, Yass decided to change tactics with a kick over the top, which resulted in their second try. The clock was ticking, so all the fresh legs waiting on the sideline were summoned onto the field to see if they could perhaps help inspire a turnaround. Down 10-0, now it looked like Cooma/Rosarys’ hopes were all but gone, before Mathew Ward ripped yet another ball from the Yass team and started a determined run towards the tryline. The try was converted and the score was now 10-7. Again the clock became the enemy, and although Cooma /Rosary looked like they might get lucky and score some more points, time did not allow it. The final score was 10-7 to Yass. The commitment and determination of the team was exhibited all day, and although the outcome was not what was wanted , the players had given it their best shot to try and get the whole team through to the grand final.

Coolamatong Golf First of all, a big thank you to the workers for their great effort on the greens last week. All finished in time for the weekend rain, couldn’t have timed it better. Sunday for the men, once again went to Colin McCullough with 70 nett. The ball winners were Mick Bottom, Todd Unwin and Mark Lockyear. Nearest to the pin on the eighth was Ross Thompson and all missed on the 12th. Only a small field played on Wednesday and the winner was Todd Unwin. The ball winners were Brian

O’Halloran and Herman Obermaier. For the ladies on Sunday Jan O’Halloran won the round as well as nearest to the pin. The ball winners were Beth Clarke and the putting competition went to Alison Clifford. On Wednesday the winner was Marcelle Burton with Jan O’Halloran and Jenny O’Byrne runners up. Jan was once again nearest to the pin. Members don’t forget the club AGM on Sunday 13th after golf at the course Club house at 3.30pm. All members are requested to attend.

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State championship competitors

Members of Cooma Pony Club have competed at the NSW State championships. Pictured are, from left, Dannielle Kelley (Trevor), Taelar Williams (Comet), Kristen Whiting (Yasmin).

Priedigkeit plays super golf Cooma golf with Max Turner On a bleak day for golf Jason Priedigkeit shot a personal best score of 46 Stableford pts to win Saturday’s Single Stableford Competition by seven strokes. Jason took away the C Grade Division Trophy from Neil Venables on 36 pts. Norm Marshall impressed with a solid round of 36 pts to win Saturday’s A Grade Division from Brad Burke, Brad Trigg and Phil Patricks all on 34 pts. Ken McGrath edged out David Ware on a count back to win Saturday’s B Grade Division after both players finished on 37 pts. Saturday’s ball competition winners were Jason Priedigkeit 46, Ken McGrath, David Ware, and Neil Venables 37, Nick Massari, and Norm Marshall on 36, along with Tony Monday on 35 pts. Saturday’s Nearest the Pin winners were Jason Preidigkeit on the ninth Green and Peter Smith on the 17th Green. Long Drive winners were Brad Burke A Grade, Mike Introna B Grade, and Jason Priedigkeit C Grade. John Hill shot the best round of the day on Sunday to win the A Grade Division of the Super Stableford Competition, John impressed with an excellent round of 39 pts to win by two strokes from Mark Rainsford and David Paterson on 37 pts. Jeff Burgess ran out the winner of the B Grade Division with a steady round of 37 pts. Rob Hain was at his best to win the C Grade Division with a fine round of 38 pts narrowly on a

count back from Benny Bowerman. Sunday’s ball competition winners were John Hill 39, Rob Hain and Benny Bowerman 38, Kaznori Tamura, Jeff Burgess, Mark Rainsford, and David Paterson all on 37 pts. Sunday’s Long Drive winners were John Hill A Grade, Richard Hanna B Grade, and Gaye Wilson C Grade. Nearest the Pins went to John Hill on the ninth green and Bob Weston on the 17th. Kaznori Tamura charged home with 37 Stableford pts to narrowly edge out John Alexander to win Last Wednesday’s Pro Stableford Competition. Wayne Ryan, a late starter on Wednesday, came home strongly with 36 pts to win third place on a count back. Wednesday’s ball competition winners were Heikki Evans, Geoff Bohringer, John Harris, Doug Snowden and Kerry Blencowe 36, along with Bob Weston, Bruce Burton, and Timmy Jordan all on 35 pts. Nearest the Pin winners were Kerry Blencowe and Jamie Burns. This coming Saturday the sixth Anniversary of the Centenary Cup will be played, plenty of time spots are still available on the time sheet. Nominations are now being taken for the 2009 Business House Teams Competition which will commence on Sunday September 20. Upcoming Events Saturday September 5 Anniversary Cup Sunday September 6 Stableford Saturday September 12 Spring Shield Round 1

Cooma Ladies Golf While the wind has been playing havoc with many, there are some members who are really playing well in these conditions. Last Wednesday Janet Freimanis mastered the conditions to end up with 35 points in the 18 hole stableford competition. She played very steadily and approached the greens well. The runner-up was Akiko Tamura with 33 points. Balls were won by Gaye Wilson and Rulie Steinfort, both with 32 points, and Marilynne Weston, 31 points. On Saturday Lyn Last had a great game to win with 22 points in the nine hole stableford. Her chipping and putting were on song! Balls were won by Val Leitch, 15 points, and

Gaye Wilson, 13 points on a countback. A reminder to our players that if you believe you have lost your ball or it may be out of bounds, a provisional ball may be played. However, you must declare the provisional ball to your fellow-competitor and you must play it before you go forward (Rule 27.2). Coming up: Wed, 2nd – 18 hole stableford; Sat, 5th – Anniversary Cup. See you on the course! We look forward to seeing you on the course!

Russell and Caldwell in state finals Cooma bowlers, Ross Russell and Peter Caldwell, will be travelling to East Maitland to play in the state finals of President Reserve pairs championship on Saturday and Sunday. The champions from the 16 zones in the State will be competing in a knockout format to determine the 2009 champions. Russell and Caldwell have drawn the zone four winners from Peak Hill in their first game on Saturday morning. If they are successful in this game they move into the quarter finals to be played on Saturday afternoon. The semis and final will be played on Sunday. On the local scene the final of the handicap pairs will be played on Saturday. Defending champions, Cobber Seears and Jim Fletcher, will play Geoff Venables and Bill McDonald in what should be a great tussle. On Sunday a semi final in the mixed pairs will be played with Lola Wallis and John Schoon taking on Peter Marsicano and Margherita Zasso. Their will be social bowls on both days. The welcome rain and strong cold winds restricted the action on the weekend. It was lucky that no competition matches were scheduled as the conditions would have either restricted play or made it very difficult for the players. On Saturday only eight players took to the green but their games were cut short by the rain. Allan Crowe and Ray Downey had an O CO

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18 – 14 lead over Fiona Richards and Don Jarvis after 20 ends when they were forced to abandon their games. Four shots also separated the other two teams. Sandro Wialletton and Colin Roberson were 15 – 11 ahead of Gaile Fitzgerald and Richard Nichols at the 18 end mark. The weather was sunny on Sunday but the very brisk, cold breeze restricted the numbers to 19 players. Nonetheless, four enjoyable and competitive matches were played. In a tight affair Simon Schoon (playing swinging lead), John Vincent and Wayne Lodge had a one shot win over Schoon, Leonie Snell and Jim Fletcher. Fletcher held the lead until the 13 end. Lodge grabbed a 12 – 10 advantage with four shots. His side then was able to keep the lead until the end running out 17 – 16 winners. In a game of pairs, Natalie Cannell and Nelson Wallace also had a narrow 19 – 16 win over Mario Frezza and Chris Wallace. Sandro Wialletton, Renate Winckel and Don Jarvis were too strong on the day for John Grech, Mary Phillips and Denis Steinfort recording a 22 – 15 win. The final game was also a game of pairs. Lorraine West and Ray Downey had a great start and were able to hang on to record a 26 – 15 win over Lestelle Lodge and Paul Cannell.

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Wednesday September 2, 2009

Depleted Beavers lose 3-2 On Sunday, the Beavers travelled by bus for their last trip to Canberra for their home and away season. It has been a very gruelling season, but the girls have done exceptionally well. Prior to the game, the Beavers were aware that they had sown up a semi final spot, so the motivation factor was low as there was not much to gain from this game. There were five players missing from illness and injury for this encounter. The Beavers took on Weston Creek at Wanniassa. After about 10 minutes, the ball was laid off to Kate Xenochristou, who smashed a low shot from about 18 yards which curved and beat the keeper. A great goal. Kate did her dance celebration afterwards which was a sight to see. After this point, the Beavers were not only battling the elements but some sub standard referring as well. Midway through the half Weston Creek broke free and a lucky shot from 20 yards sailed over Sam de Ruijter and in the net. Then after a through ball, Sam de Ruijter clearly won the ball and inexpliceably the referee awarded them a spot kick. They duly converted to make the score at half time Beavers 1 - Weston Creek 2. The coach got the girls in at half time and revved them up to say the least. This appeared to do the trick as the girls piled on the

pressure in the second stanza. The girls were playing some terrific football with short passing the order of the day. About five minutes before the end, after our umpteenth corner, there was a goal mouth scramble and the ball was bundled home. A short time later, Weston Creek luckily finished off after a goal mouth scramble and the beavers lost by 3 goals to 2. It was a loss that at the time was not good, but I believe it was good to happen now. Yes, we were uncharacteristically off our game in the first half but the girls showed tremendous spirit to bounce back in the second half. Everything was against us, but we have got to be used to that come the semis in two weeks time. The girls are still performing well and the positive to come out of the perfomance, besides Kate’s goal and celebration, was that we are a good football side with alot of determination and character. Most outstanding players were Louise Jenkins who perfomed admirably in defence. Other outstanding players were Kate Xenochristou, Karlee Pateman, Aimee Gronow. The next game is at Nijong, which is our last home game of the season before the finals. The girls are preparing well and hopefully we will have a better result than the one we had.

Darts winter competition The Cooma Darts winter competition has been in full swing for a few weeks now. The Southern Districts Darts tournament took its toll on several players leaving them very stiff and sore for a while, however everyone has recovered well and back in focus on the local comp. The first 180 of the season was in B grade, thrown in week four by Martina Pielli who plays for Dodds Fancox. In week five Matt Hassall on the Dodds A grade team ‘The wobbly bellies’ also scored himself a 180. Two more 180’s were recorded in week six by the Wobbly Bellies, one by Adam Peisley and the other by Errol O’Reilly.

After six weeks of competition the A grade ladder has Cooma A in the lead on 10 points. They are followed by the Aussie Jokers, Coffeys Rats and Dodds Wobbly Bellies all on 6 points. The Royal A follows with four points and the the Aussie’s Has Beens on two points. The Ex-Services club X-pac lead the B grade ladder on 10 points. They are closely followed by Dodds Fancox and the Alpine B both on eight points. The Ex-Services club Buggers follow in fourth place on six points. The Aussie B have four points and the Cooma B are yet to claim a win in this comp.

Cooma Rifle Club It was rather miserable last Saturday morning, with a cold northerly half-gale and scuds of rain. Six members attended the monthly shoot for the club championship and Gregory Shield Series, held from 300 yards. In spite of the conditions, Jack Bensley shot a double possible from the bench, and Danny Narrett socred 97 from the prone position. The off rifle scores were: (1) Jack Bensley 50-7 and 50-6, total 100-13; (2) Danny Barrett 48-3 and 49-3, total 97-6; (3) Noel Barrett 46-3 and 47-1, total 93-5; Graeme Crundwell 44-0 and 43-1, total 87-1; Brian Bradley 39-2 and 340, total 73-2.

The handicapped scores were in the same order. “Danny’s Dot”, in the dead centre of the target was hit twice, once by Jack Bensley and once by Danny himself. A change to the tip opening hours is causing the club some difficulties with shooting times. We need to start at 9am sharp, no matter how bad that light is and try to finish earlier. Ring Noel Barrett to find out what has happened and what we have done about it so far. The monthly spoon was awarded to Brian Bradley, as Noel Barrett and Graeme Crundwell have many of them and gallantly declined. Brian was given the spoon with due ceremony and congratulations.

Tania Quodling challenges for the ball on Sunday.

Lady Tigers retain lead The Lady Tigers Division three soccer team travelled to Canberra to play Weston Creek on Sunday. Weston Creek won 8-0 last week against Brindabella who are the only team to beat Cooma this year. The Tigers went into the game expecting a tough match and were not disappointed. Weston Creek frustrated Cooma for the first 15 minutes of the game, the Tigers had a few long shots but did not look to be the dangerous team. Weston missed two easy chances in this period of play, including a shot at an open goal. The easy chance was kicked wide, while their second attempt was high, enabling Sam de Riujter to touch the ball over the bar. Sam had far more work to do than usual in goals and didn’ t let the team down. Cooma appeared worried and unsettled. Beth McMahon worked tirelessly on the wing, winning ball and placing well-timed passes into the goal mouth. It was a relief to all when Kim Simpson made room for a shot on the left hitting the post, Libby Goggin collected the rebound and calmly passed the keeper with a safe left footed shot for Cooma’s first goal. Kim and Kailee Tonini were consistantly involved in great work up front unselfishly passing to players around the goal

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mouth rather than going on to try to score. Half time had Cooma lucky to be one up. Cooma’s defence tightened in the second half with captain Karina Young steadying the ship. Cooma’s midfield were backing up the attack with Tina Cafferelli having several shots at goal. Tina and Tara had a fulltime job in midfield run off their legs, working hard in both defence and attack. The pressure of Cooma’s unrelenting attack resulted in corner after corner. Cooma was not able to put a touch on the ball as it sailed past the goalmouth three times. The team will have to find a way to make corners more dangerous as they approach the finals in two weeks. Tara Pateman’s next corner landed the ball sweetly in the box, Beth McMahon shot low through the narrowest of gaps to find the net for Cooma’s second goal. With a two goal lead Cooma coasted to full time looking the better of the two teams. Next week Cooma play Tuggeranong at Nijong oval. With the minor premiership already in the bag Cooma have had a great season. The Tuggeranong game will enable coach Daniel Walker to work on the combination he wants for the final series starting on September 6.

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Junior Red Devils reach grand finals Under 15s defeat Uni North Man of the Match: Campbell Hillman 3 points; James Coles 2 points; Ben Mackay, Michael Coyte, Jordan Shaw 1 point each Try Scorers: Mathew Crowley 1 t r y ; Jordan Shaw 1 try; Harry Roach 1 try; Miku Keski-Frantti 1 try Conversions and Penalty Goals: 4 from 4 conversions Campbell Hillman; 1 penalty goal. Final Score: Cooma 31, Uni Norths 12 The ‘Monaro Freight’ Cooma Red Devils marched into the final for the second season in a row with a tradesman-like performance against Uni Norths in Canberra on Saturday. The omens weren’t good going into the match: the jerseys arrived late after being left behind in Cooma, an early start had players arriving looking like they needed another eight hours sleep, and the weather forecast was for gale-force winds and driving rain. However when the Cooma Team took the field the realisation that they were playing for a place in the final clicked in. They treated us to a style of disciplined and aggressive play that we all knew they had in them when required. The cooler conditions and slight rain gave an advantage to out bigger team members. Led by the engine room forwards of Coles, Mackay, Jordan and Coyte, Cooma dominated field position causing Uni Norths to cough up the ball time and again under intense pressure. It wasn’t long before Mathew Crowley scored after a penalty was awarded to Cooma, which was followed up shortly after by a driving try from Jordan Shaw after winning a maul close to the line. Cooma’s kicking game came up trumps again when Keski-Frantti chased hard on a ball put through to the Uni Norths winger who, under pressure, dropped the ball which was toed through cleverly by Roach into the in-goal for him to touch down. At half-time the score was 21-5, with Coach Mackay praising the performance but reminding the team that the job was still to be completed. Cooma returned to the field in the second–half and remained just as focused on the strategic and tactical play required. Uni Norths decided that they would not die wondering ‘what-if?’ and put up an equally hard challenge. Uni Norths scored early and converted but Cooma stuck to doing the hard work in the forwards with a constant rotation of players off the bench to substitute for those injured as the hard graft continued. Isaac Worley suffered a minor concussion but insisted that he be allowed to return to the field late in the match. Chris Gardiner played well jumping in the lineout for the first time as did Josh Mugridge at half . The littlest-hero, Keski-Frantti, was rewarded for his hard efforts over recent weeks when he found himself unmarked out wide and the forwards swung the ball to him for the final try of the match. When the referee called full time the score was Cooma 31,

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Uni Norths 12. The coaching team was effervescent in their praise for the team at the end of the match. Coach Mackay congratulated the boys on a performance like nothing he had seen from them before. Awarding man-of-the-match was a near impossible choice because it really was the ultimate team effort. Next week the Devils take on their nemesis: Trinity from Goulburn. All supporters of the team are encouraged to get along to the final match next week at Nicholls Oval at 11.20am to see if the boys can make it two champion’s trophies in a row. Under 11s in grand final On a cold wet blustery Saturday, the Mainstreet U/11’s Red Devils played Tuggeranong Vikings in the semi finals. Going in as minor premiership winners the Devils were expecting a tough game. The Vikings lived up to their reputation and played a hard fought game, making the Devils work for every point they scored. This is exactly what the boys needed, bringing out the teamwork and camaraderie they have displayed all season. The defence was first class all game as the score states and Toby Williams has really turned his defensive game around playing hard all game. Luke Rixon played an exceptional game of attack, utilising his speed to score three of the four tries. Liam Allen scored the other try with his usual strong man act of pick and drive over the line. Angus Allen in his role as captain decided to try something different and it paid off for his team time and again. Isaac Singh, Paddy Evans, Pierre Wall and Joe Rossiter all waited patiently on the sideline for a run on and when they did come onto the field they played their hearts out in the difficult conditions. The ref of the day thought he was reffing an under 12’s game and played to those rules, which vary from an under 11’s game, resulting in the game running for 60 minutes instead of 40 minutes as well as some other issues that were sorted after the game. He also commented that the boys had the best structure he had seen in an under 11’s team and they would give some of the older teams a run for their money. The Vikings coach commented to Chris Allen that he was extremely impressed with the boys defence and wished them the best for the Grand Final. Training is from 4 - 5.30pm this Thursday at Rotary Oval. The Grand Final is at Canberra Stadium commencing at 10.10am Sunday, September 6. Snowliner Coaches have kindly donated a bus for the under 11’s to travel to Canberra Stadium this Sunday. The bus leaves Centennial Park at 7.30am on Sunday, so as to give the boys plenty of time to warm up and get used to the stadium. Thank you Snowliner for your generous donation

Hamish Martin-Smith kicks off for the Under 11 Red Devils on Saturday.

Stallions’ strong win From page 36 The Cooma side were completely dominant all over the field, their ‘never say die’, strong, scrambling defence kept in tack all game while Russell and Fallins worked the ball close and wide to keep Tathra thinking. The cooma forwards all excelled with Simpson strong all day while Fallins, Taurua, Whitehead and Gilbert along with centre Taleapa were very good. The game was refereed by Ray Ryan. Cooma showed what they are capable of during this round, and will be looking to continue their good form heading into the grand final. First grade coach David High was very impressed with his team’s effort. “It was an amazing performance. The first 10 minutes were a bit shakey but once we got into the groove of things Tathra didn’t have a show,” he said.

“The defence yesterday was amazing, everyone was on the front foot. “I’m extremely confident [going into the grand final], I’ve always been confident. It’s a process that we’ve been working on. “We’ve got some real depth in the club which is evident from having both first grade and reserves in the final.” Cooma now meet Narooma in the grand final at Bega next Sunday and join the reserves who will play Merimbula/Pambula. The Cooma club have a very strong chance here of completing the double, and would love to see to see a big support contingent at Bega this Sunday, September 6. Cooma’s reserve take the field at 12.30 with first grade running on at 2.30pm.

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Stallions win in a canter The Cooma Utd Stallions’ first grade side have entered the Group 16 grand final to be held next Sunday at Bega after blowing the tenacious Tathra Sea Eagles off the park at Tathra. Cooma started a little shakily, failing to complete their sets and with poor kicking had Tathra on their line early. Tathra elected to take an early penalty to lead two nil when they were pressing the line. Cooma gained field position and within the next 10 minutes posted two converted tries to lead 12-2. Tathra tried to keep pace with Cooma but had no way through the tight defence and just before halftime, the Stallions scored again after Fallins put a short grubber kick in for Baines to score. At halftime Cooma held a strong 18-2 lead. If Tathra were going to get back in the game they had to score first and they had both the wind and sun position in their favour. Cooma started where they finished the first half, with strong forward play and blockout centre defence and soon Simpson made a brilliant run from 40 metres out down the left side to score in the corner. Cooma’s next try was an absolute beauty, the ball travelling through at least sex sets of hands up the middle with captain Steve Dunn finishing off scoring under the posts. Cooma 28, Tathra two. Tathra scored off a kick close to the line to bring the score to 28-8. Cooma were not finished with the points, and Fallins put a little kick in for Talaepa to score and versatile Jono Clark burst onto a good ball to completely mesmerise the defence to score with Gilbert converting. Cooma were in complete control now and finished off the win with another try to bring the final score to 46 points to 14. Continued page 35.

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