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Published Tuesdays and Fridays PRICE (inc. G.S.T.) $2 PP331336/0000 1 Friday, May 21, 2021 For the Shire of Buloke, and the districts of Birchip, Charlton, Donald, St. Arnaud, Watchem and Wycheproof Bank Backs Birchip Historical Society

Last Friday, the Commonwealth Bank Birchip generously donated $500 as part of the community donations program, to the Birchip Historical Society.

Like so many in the Research COVID-19 era, the Histori- Maureen Donnellon and cal Society has been Elaine McCallum, both severely impacted, being members of the Historical unable to complete its nor- Society, have been kept mal work like taking tours busy with research for “Bu- and receiving donations. loke Times” articles, and Elaine is continuing to pro- • Birchip Historical Society representatives Maureen Donnellon (left) and Elaine McCallum accept the Commonwealth At its general meeting, vide information for the 100 Bank’s donation from staff members Louise Lee and Marcia Burns (right). the Historical Society mem- years ago segment, as well clubs like the tennis, foot- need of new members. At community members are members of the public who bers voted to put the CBA as updating all newspaper ball, hockey and netball the moment, one of the tasks eager and willing to be a have never attended the mu- donation towards a much- indexes. clubs to create digital needing completion is the part of this, please get in seum. needed update of its com- The Historical Society records and paperwork, sorting of family files, under touch with a member of the If you are interested in puter and printer. Covid has worked with various which assists with reunions a general surname, into sep- Historical Society. visiting the museum, it is restrictions have meant the townships, including and celebrations, life mem- arate family groups. This The Historical Society open by appointment under buildings have been inac- Nullawil, Donald, Charlton berships and record keep- has been a very interesting members are looking for- COVID restrictions. If you cessible for members in any and Wycheproof completing ing. task for members, and ward to further easing of are interested in research, numbers, so research has research. would be a great job for COVID-19 restrictions later fees are $20 plus photocopy- been done by members at Members Needed long-time Birchipians, or in the year, to allow school ing and postage. Please see a home, or by short visits at The Society has also The Birchip Historical family members, willing to students to return for tours, member if you are interested the museum. been working with sporting Society is desperately in sort out their families. If any and to open up to the many in either. Ambulance Response Times Miss the Mark in Buloke The Member for Ripon, Louise Staley, has called on the State Government to address worsening ambulance response times in Buloke immediately. Recent Ambulance Victo- “Our region’s hard-work- “In the lead-up to the 2014 ria data reveals that only ing paramedics, Ambulance election, Daniel Andrews 34.1% of Code 1 call-outs in Community Officers, and spoke about ambulance re- Buloke are attended by an Community Emergency Re- sponse times, saying, ‘Those ambulance within the target of sponse Teams do an incredi- minutes matter, and too many 15 minutes. Buloke is well ble job under challenging people have waited too long below the state-wide average circumstances, but they ur- for an ambulance and, you of 75.1%, and even further gently need more resources,” know, people have actually behind the Ambulance Victo- Ms Staley said. died, and we can’t settle for ria target of 85%. “Everyone of these statis- that’. These statistics reflect call tics is a person who didn’t get “It seems that, in the case outs from January 1 to March an ambulance in the time the of Ambulance response times, 31, 2021. The percentage of Labor Government promised the Premier’s memory is Code 1 patients treated within he or she would, and they re- short, and when it comes 15 minutes has fallen by flect an ambulance system at down to it, he is willing to risk 0.5%, compared to to the breaking point and badly lives and settle for a system in same period last year. under-resourced. crisis.” Record Investment in Fire Risk Fight The Victorian Government has unveiled a record funding package to protect local communities across the state, especially here in Northern Victoria — aimed at reducing bushfire risk for the longer, hotter fire seasons to come. • Rachel Downes. As part of the Victorian the announcement, and said radios for Forest Fire Man- Budget 2021/’22, a $517 mil- the investment of $339.5 mil- agement Victoria staff – help- lion investment will deliver lion will continue to fund our ing them avoid black spots Rachel Graduates important technology up- Forest Fire Management and communicate better with grades for firefighters, and workers and firefighters - as other emergency services. On April 8, 2021, Rachel Downes, daughter of Bernard and Julie improved risk management well make sure our technol- Better communication on Downes, of Litchfield, graduated from Australian Catholic University across agencies to reduce the ogy, fire towers and equip- the ground and in remote

ment stays up to scratch. areas will help detect fires with a Bachelor of Nursing degree. risk of bushfires in a changing The graduation ceremony was held at the Mecure, Ballarat. climate. Digital Radios earlier, and improve efforts to contain them faster. Rachel is currently undertaking her graduate year program with East Wimmera Health Member for Northern Vic- A $133 million investment Service and Ballarat Base Hospital, and hopes to continue nursing in a rural setting in the future. toria, Mark Gepp, welcomed will deliver brand-new digital • Continued on page 2. will be eligible for up to $6,000 for accommodation Woes of the Fruit Farmer and travel costs ($2,000 for visiting backpackers). Much publicity has been given to the problems of The federal government’s Minister for Employ- people engaged in the horticultural industry. ment stated that the changes would encourage workers This is especially so since the measures taken to FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 to stay in farm jobs that meet the needs of farmers who keep out the COVID-19 virus, and the resultant had short, but intense, harvest seasons. The federal government introduced an incentive difficulties for the customary “backpackers” on whom The Agriculture Minister said the revamped farmers have come to rely. program which started in November last, after being announced in the October budget. But, according to program would help in the economic recovery from At a fruit and vegetable market, we asked why the figures released by the relevant Department, only 1,171 the virus. It was a time when farmers had produced usual supplier of fresh-pressed juice was absent, and claim agreements have been negotiated through em- “bumper crops, prime livestock, and the best fibre in were informed that there was no-one to pick his fruit. ployment providers. Out of this small number, 803 the world”. To the further question of how it came about that were for visitors and 368 for Australians. The peak body “Ausveg” commented that the his neighbour and competitor had the usual stall, the The scheme was considered not generous enough, changes were fine, but growers needed assurances that answer was that the latter’s property was small enough and so the government in Canberra has increased the they could access a workforce. “Unfortunately, history that the owner could pick his own fruit. incentives. Under the rebranded “Ag-Move” program, tells us that we cannot rely on domestic workers taking Local people in this shire have had their troubles Australians can access up to $2,000 (temporary visa up the package in numbers.” with the Queensland fruit fly, and that problem is being holders $650) for relocation expenses after 40 hours of In other words, has the action come with a “too tackled by the appropriate biosecurity practices. But agricultural work in a two-week period. If those workers little, too late” label? Our own experience suggests that this is a completely different situation. then complete 120 hours over at least four weeks, they it’s the case in 2021.

• Intra-school Cross Country Individual champions: Back left to right: Hannah Cook, Sassia Coffey, Chloe Gleeson, Patrick Sheahan, Jenna Angel, Harry Cook. Front: Nicholas Belleville, Gabby ODonnell, Tate Knight, Ella Walsh, Lachlan Belleville. Cross Country at Home and Away After the success of the intra-school cross country events, our representative teams for both the primary and secondary sections attended the next level of competition in St. Arnaud. All competitors tried their 11-Year-Old, 8th, Asha BULLETIN hardest, and there were some Lee; 17th, Hugo Warne. excellent individual and team Monday, May 31, in Warr - results. 12-Year-Old, 5th, Zara nambool.

Lowry; 4th, Noah Dean. Junior Cross Country Re- sults: Zara and Noah will com- Secondary Results 10-Year-Old: 11th, Lily pete in the Greater Western Junior Girls: Gaby O'Don- Adriaans; 8th, Willow Ryan. Region Cross Country on nell (6th), Sassia Coffey (9th), Eva Coffey (13th), Keira Lowry (16th). Record Investment in Fire Risk Fight Junior Boys: Lachlan • Continued from page 1. Budget Boost Belleville (1st), Harry Cook Funding will also further de- “A Budget boost of $15.6 (6th), Austin Dean (10th), liver on recommendations of two million will help keep our Jeswin Daniel (22nd), inquiries into the devastating Cameron Belleville (26th), state safe, addressing long • Cameron Flowers with students Sassisa Coffey, Keely Bidstrup, Verity Rafter and Ruby Kemp. 2019 and 2020 bushfires by grasses and other highly Riley Hogan (30th). the Inspector General for Emer- flammable undergrowth Intra school Cross gency Management, and the across Victoria, including de- Intermediate Girls: Bridie Country Champions Bushfires Royal Commission. livering fuel management Reid (7th), Jenna Angel The winners of the various Management along major arterial road and (12th). house cross country age In response to the Inspec- rail corridors, additional groups were presented with tor General’s call for greater planned burns, new specialist Intermediate Boys: Nick their medallions, and the co-ordination and leadership, skills and machinery, and ad- Belleville (7th), Connor Lee Fraser House Captains Talei more than $21 million will be vanced bushfire risk mod- (13th), Hudson McCredden Brooks and Patrick Hogan re- provided for a new Office of elling,” said Mr Gepp. (14th). ceived the cup for the winning Bushfire Risk Management to house. “Our first responders and bring together land and fire Senior Girls: Hannah Cook local communities band to- managers, so they can work (10th), Chloe Gleeson (14th), Advancing gether to do an incredible job more closely to reduce the Brodie McCredden (15th), protecting Victorians through- the environment risk of bushfires on public and Ella Hogan (17th). out bushfire season. Year nine Advance class private land. worked on their volunteering The Office will work with “This investment is vital, Senior Boys: Patrick by assisting Cameron Flowers Forest Fire Management Vic- particularly here across Sheahan (7th), Cameron Ben- from the Mallee Catchment toria, the Country Fire Author- Northern Victoria where we nett (10th). Management Authority to ex- ity, Emergency Management have suffered devastating amine the growth patterns of Victoria, local government, bushfires and drought; and Overall, Birchip had an ex- local Buloke trees and the im- landholders and the commu- while we can’t ever thank cellent day of results at the pact of animals on these. nity. It will have a key role in them enough – we can invest cross country, being placed The Buloke tree is iconic delivering the improvements in the equipment, technology second behind Maryborough, to the region, and by studying to land and fire management and infrastructure they need while also placing second in this tree it is hoped that new recommended by the Inspec- to reduce the risk of the next the Standardised Shield be- stands can be grown and ex- • Patrick Hogan and Talei Brooks with the Cross Country tor-General. bushfire season.” hind Wycheproof. isting areas protected. Cup. PAGE 2 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, May 21, 2021. Week of Activities for Neighbourhood House Last week, the Charlton Neighbourhood House celebrated Neighbourhood House Week, with a host of activities for young and old. The week was used to The Neighbourhood House during the week, and looks throughout the year, in a num- highlight the achievements thanks everyone who took part forward to further involvement ber of planned events. over the past difficult 12 months, and to promote the huge number of courses and activities being planned for the coming months. Monday kicked off with some delicious free slices to complement the hot coffees prepared by the FLO Program students at the Rex Theatre. The Rex featured in Tuesday’s activities as Charlton residents were able to access free tickets for that night’s screening of the new release movie, “Blackbird”. The fine sunny weather suited Wednesday morning’s “Walk with a friend” activity, which finished back at the Have Your Say Neighbourhood House for a friendly cuppa and morning (From Paul Tangey, Community Engagement Co-ordinator, tea. CFA North West Region – Community Safety) The town’s youth were not forgotten with a free afternoon Following the success of its recent survey, of activities, food and drinks at Country Fire Authority (CFA) is inviting those in the Charlton Club. the agriculture sector to participate in a focus This will be continuing group in Castlemaine at 7 p.m. on Monday next, over the next few Thursdays to May 24. judge if this can become a per- manent weekly event. The focus group discussion will help CFA get a better un- The week finished with a derstanding of farming sector needs, so that it can design better host of board games being resources to help landowners to prepare for fire on their available to enjoy during Fri- properties. day, with tea, coffee and For more information, or to book in, please email snacks on hand for those • Pictured out walking are, left to right, Margret-Anne Wright, Julie McGurk and Mary [email protected] or call 0419 549 940. taking part. Headon. 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“The Buloke Times”, Friday, May 21, 2021 — PAGE 3 th Gardening and 80 PUBLIC NOTICE BIRTHDAY Donald Tyre & Pruning “Times” Classifieds Exhaust Centre will in Donald and be closed from surrounding towns: Phone Donald 5497 1222, Birchip 5492 2735 June 5 to 15, 2021 Complete garden mainte- Deadlines:— nance including specialist Tuesday’s Issue: pruning services and paving. Classified advertisements (single column), 10 a.m. Monday. Qualified and professional Display advertisements (2 or more columns), 3 p.m. Friday prior. WANTED with 25+ years’ experience. Used shuttles for Contact David Barrance Friday’s Issue: recycling. on 0413 782 303 Classified advertisements (single column), 10 a.m. Thursday. Doesn’t matter what ––––––––––––––––––––– Display advertisements (2 or more columns), 3 p.m. Wednesday prior. they contained. Pamela GIDDINGS (Peters) Phone: Eddie DEATH 24/05/1941 0408 710 000 DEATH ARNEL.– John To our beautiful, ARNEL.– John Leslie Dear John, strong, kind and loving wife, mother, nan and SOLICITOR 25/6/1941 - 15/5/2021 A wonderful life-long friend- Scrap Metal great-nan, 116 Napier Street, ship from our school days, John, Happy 80th birthday! Wanted St. Arnaud tennis & football. You live on in the hearts and minds of the loving We love you so much!. Experienced practical Fond memories of all the • Batteries • Brass family you have left behind. –Love all of your advice in plain English happy times through the • Copper • Aluminium Rest In Peace. family xxxx. years. • Cans, etc. Appointments also ––––––––––––––––––––– available in Charlton, –Margaret You fought your battle, Donald Scrap Metal Donald and Wycheproof ** now you can rest in peace. & Recycling Courageous, compassionate, selfless and generous, Our deepest sympathies Ph. 5495 2595 5399 2203 you made your family number one. are with Margaret and [email protected] 0427 992 203 Your actions spoke louder than words and left no families. doubt of how great your love was for us. –Spud, Joan BIRCHIP RSL and families. We will miss you Dad. ––––––––––––––––––––– Meeting Loved father and father-in-law of Shane and Lisa (dec.). FUNERAL NOTICE WEDNESDAY, MAY 26 6.30 p.m. ARNEL.– John Leslie Loved and adored Grandpa of Madeleine. RSL HALL Requiem Mass will be Existing and new ** offered for the Repose of A softly spoken, true gentleman, who moved members welcome the Soul of John Leslie ––––––––––––––––––––––– quietly through life devoted to his family and Arnel, at St Mary’s friends. A legacy of generosity and unconditional Catholic Church, Donald, love for those he knew. on Friday, May 28 com- 4 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES mencing at 11 a.m.. Cherished & admired Dad, adored Grandpa. Goodwin Village incorporates a soon to be 38 place A well earned rest, until we meet again. At the conclusion of Mass residential aged care facility, 21 independent retirement the cortege will leave for –Love Terry, Jackie, Greta, Finn & Halle. living units, and 15 community care clients. the Donald Cemetery. 1) REGISTERED NURSE ** QR code registration Hours negotiable (full or part-time). Special memories for us all to cherish forever. A is required. WYCHEPROOF P-12 COLLEGE wonderful Dad and Grandpa. Goodwin Village currently has a position for a full or Please be aware that due QUIZ NIGHT part time Registered Nurse with APRHA registration. Love Always, Matt, Kristen, Jack and Meg. to COVID-19 density re- The role is negotiable based on the applicants ** quirements you may be 7.30 p.m. experience & skills, and involves some “on call” shifts. denied access to the church With tears we saw you suffer, FRIDAY, MAY 21 2) ENROLLED NURSE and directed to an outside WYCHEPROOF we watched you fade away, area. 15 – 38 hours per week (part-time). Our hearts were slowly breaking, SHIRE HALL Goodwin Village currently has a position for a part time as you fought so hard to stay. Trevor Bysouth & Daughter Tables of 8, $10 per person WIMMERA FUNERALS Enrolled Nurse with APRHA registration. The position You did not want to leave us, Horsham - 5381 1444 Bookings: 5493 7409 involves being rostered approximately 2 to 4 days per but you did not go alone. ADFA MEMBER BYO drinks and supper week (negotiable). Roster includes working weekdays, For part of us went with you, ––––––––––––––––––––– ALL WELCOME weekends, mornings, evening, and night shifts. the day God called you home. (Proceeds to assist Yr 10 & 3) PERSONAL CARE WORKER CERT 3 OR 4 Loved father and father-in-law of Leonie and HOGAN 11 Melbourne Orientation & 24 - 32 hours per week (part-time). Work Experience Week) Mark Kentish. Adored Grandpa of Billy, Sophie BUILDERS & Goodwin Village currently has a position for a Personal and Cooper. ––––––––––––––––––––– Care Worker Cert 3 or 4 (part-time). The position CABINETMAKERS ARTIE’S HOME involves being rostered approximately 3 to 4 days per PTY LTD week. Roster includes weekdays, weekends, mornings, TECHNOLOGY TRAINING MAINTENANCE evenings & night shifts. Access to training Certificate Quality . . . 3 or 4 in Individual Support can be provided to the • Homes • Basic home repairs right unqualified applicant at no cost. 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PAGE 4 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, May 21, 2021. “Times” Classifieds Donnellon’s Church Phone Donald 5497 1222, Bulk Haulage Notices Birchip 5492 2735 Pty Ltd UNITING CHURCH BUYING ALL GRAINS (North Central Living Waters Cluster) BULK CARRIERS of . . . Donald, 10 a.m., Worship DENTURE CLINIC • Gypsum • Fertilizer Service, Sue Wright – • Gravel • Woodchips Pastoral Care. EWHS Charlton Clinic is NOW OPEN • Road Base Materials Contact Number: 5497 1033. Clinic Dates: Monday’s, June 7 & 28. Public Weighbridge 3008 MUST PHONE FIRST - 5033 1788 DISTRICT CATHOLIC Phone Bill CHURCHES All COVID-19 protocols to be followed. 5492 2333 or 0428 136 483 “East Wimmera Parish” Ask about our pensioner scheme eligibilty. 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“The Buloke Times”, Friday, May 21, 2021 — PAGE 5 “Magnolia Tree”: Was It Murder? Michael Gray Griffith’s “The Magnolia Tree” played at the Birchip Public Hall stage on Sunday evening. The play is a production of the blooming Magnolia Tree, the Wolves Theatre Company once their mother’s favourite and is touring Victoria, play- flower. Vicky, played by Tot- ing shows at Melbourne, tie Goldsmith, is the primary Colac and Geelong in preced- carer of her elderly mother. ing weeks. She pleads with her siblings, Members from Birchip Deborah, played by Rohanna and surrounding communities Hayes and Jack, played by were eager to immerse them- Ezra Bix, to finalize selection selves in the arts, which are of a facility for their mother to less frequently on show in reside. rural areas like ours. However, for reasons that Before the show, the later become clear, Jack tries Wirrim CWA provided a deli- to talk his sisters into murder. cious high tea, the tables filled Throughout the play, years of with cakes, slices and sand- closeted family secrets were wiches. A big thank you goes revealed, and the siblings to the CWA members for were forced to face their past putting on a great spread. The actions. The audience was • Jack (Ezra Bix), Deborah (Rohannah Hayes) and Vicky (Tottie Goldsmith) on stage at Birchip. audience enjoyed this light kept enthralled watching the treat, prior to more heavy con- battle of morality, humanity The clever use of black hu- tent matter. and self-preservation unfold. mour and powerful emotion to frame this conversation in Support The Vote “The Magnolia Tree” kept the The writer and director of At the tensest moment in audience on the edge of their the play, Michael Gray Grif- the play, when older sister seats for the best part of sev- fith, introduced the show, Deborah disappears with a enty minutes. thanking Regional Arts Vic- full vial of the ingredients for toria, with support from the murder, the actors stopped, Winners Buloke Shire CASI “Bounce and Griffith re-appeared to To finish the night, cast Back Buloke” program for gather the audience’s deciding members, Rohanna Hayes funding to make the trip to vote. Nervous laughter was and Tottie Goldsmith, drew Birchip possible. followed by a swift silence as the CWA raffle. Nola Curtis Griffith went on to high- audience members were and Robyn Ferrier came away light the very divisive and asked to face the of question winners. controversial nature of the of life or death. Thank you to the Birchip play. A few nights before in There were some unsure Neighbourhood House for or- Altona the audience had voted hands amongst the crowd, ganizing the event, which was life, yet in Colac they had with parents and children in at the culmination of Neigh- • Joan Glen (left), Jackie Noonan, Judy Noonan, Brenda Hommelhoff, at “The Magnolia Tree”. voted murder. This was the attendance eagerly watching bourhood House Week, an an- typical pattern for this play, what may have been a predic- nual national celebration that the decision could go either tion of their own fate. Luckily, recognises the important con- way, but Griffith teased the the Birchip audience was not tribution over 1,000 Neigh- audience to not let morals to prepared to compromise their bourhood Houses play in get in the way of a bit of humanity in the name of theatre connecting and supporting melodrama. and Deborah delivered a full local communities across Alzheimer’s vial, meaning the majority Australia. “The Magnolia Tree” ex- vote was life. Our rural communities less plored the management of Post-show, the audience frequently get the opportunity care of a family’s elderly was abuzz with conversations than our metropolitan coun- mother with advanced about the moral dilemma they terparts to experience the arts, Alzheimer’s. A truly relevant had just faced. These conver- thus ongoing support and yet confronting discussion in sations continued into the cars funding for events like these Australia’s ageing population. and homes of families, strug- are vital. The play opened with three gling with their own answers Griffith was hopeful that siblings meeting at their for very similar questions. with the help of Regional Arts childhood house, to decide on Whilst it was definitely not Victoria another Wolves The- placement of their mother into light content matter, these are atre Company production, an Aged Care facility. conversations that many of us “Marooned” a suicide preven- The siblings ponder the de- will have in our lifetime, how- tion piece for men, would fea- cision as they stare out over ever, maybe not so morbidly. ture in the Mallee in the future. • Gathering of Goldsmiths: Left to right, Jenny Bilke (nee Goldsmith), Tottie Goldsmith, Marj Goldsmith and Jenny Goldsmith. Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony (By Peter Hibberd) In what has become an annual tradition since 2012, the Dja Dja Wur- rung people, the traditional owners of country across central Victoria, have celebrated a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony at a Charlton harness race meeting. The relationship between training track, 2,000 metre remain central to their cultural the Charlton Harness Club straight track and swimming identity and aspirations for and the Dja Dja Wurrung dam. With trainers from inter- community and economic de- people goes back to 2012, and intra-state settling in, it is velopment. a hive of activity every day. when the Charlton Club was The ceremony conducted granted permission to estab- The Dja Dja Wurrung in front of a large group of lish the Charlton Harness people have traditional cul- community members and har- Racing Training Centre. This ture revolved around strong ness racing patrons, was per- training centre is situated on relationships with land and formed by Pauline Ugle, 12 hectares of land on the out- water – relationships that hold assisted by Rodney Carter • The commencement of the Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, Pauline Ugle skirts of the township. deep physical, social, envi- C.E.O. of the Dja Dja Wur- (M.C.), Rodney Carter (C.E.O.) and Aunty Kate (Aboriginal Elder) with a section of a large The training centre com- ronmental, spiritual and cul- rung Clans Aboriginal Corpo- crowd who watched the ceremony. prises an 820 metre banked tural significance. These ration. PAGE 6— “The Buloke Times”, Friday, May 21, 2021. Forging Partnerships Through Traditions (By Jenny Pollard) In a week which began with World Baking Day (last Monday), it was appropriate that the presen- tation of books devoted to cookery and home hints took place at the Buloke Shire Library this week. Two things which Covid name regularly appears amongst lockdowns reignited for many the prizewinners at the Donald was a revival in home cooking Show, Cr. Warren said the CWA and an urge to spring clean the traditions show the serious at- home, so the addition of titude which country people “how-to-guides” – especially take about doing things well. from the Country Women’s The ability to bake sponges, Association of Victoria Inc. fruitcakes, ginger fluffs and (CWA) – is a welcome contri- scones — all trademark sta- bution towards building the ples of CWA — were the skills Library’s resources. which earmarked a good cook, A discussion between CWA Cr. Warren said. East Wimmera Group Presi- Benefits dent, Cheryl Kemp (who is Mark Remnant said the ad- also a member of the Library dition of these books was review committee), and Buloke greatly appreciated by the li- Above: The presentation of Shire Manager of Community brary, and also emphasized the • four new books, published by Services, Mark Remnant, re- benefits of strengthening part- the CWA of Victoria, was sulted in the Shire purchasing nerships between the Shire made to the Buloke Library four books recently published and service organizations. by the CWA of Victoria. network via a partnership ini- “Building connections and tiative – pictured at the Partnership opening pathways is important, hand-over (left to right), In association with the especially for offering support Mark Remnant (Buloke Shire local Charlton CWA Branch, during times of need,” he said. Manager of Community Ser- Cabbaritta, the transaction has East Wimmera Group vices), Cr. Daryl Warren forged a partnership between CWA President, Cheryl Kemp, (Buloke Mayor), Cheryl the various entities which has thanked Cabbaritta for its in- Kemp (president, CWA East the potential to offer growth volvement in the purchase, Wimmera Group), Sue Dil- and support into the future. saying the work of CWA ad- lon-Walsh (president Charl- Presenting two copies of dresses many needs for people ton Cabbaritta CWA “From Our Kitchen to Yours across an array of issues. Branch), and Adele Allcock — 185 Favorite Recipes from “CWA has a strong focus in (Buloke Library Officer). CWA Victoria”, plus two small communities, and we copies of “Thrifty Household, value the strengthening of net- Royalties from the sale of Hints and Tips” (by Noela works to ensure this continues every book contributes to the MacLeod AO) — Buloke and grows,” she said. ongoing work undertaken by Mayor, Daryl Warren, said it While books can be pur- CWA Victoria. • Cheryl Kemp checks out the recipe for the “Never Fail” Sponge. The book’s introduction was the traditions of good chased from a variety of retail Once processed the four by State President, Marion Dewar, acknowledges the multiple challenges faced by Victorians cookery encompassed by the outlets, Cheryl encouraged new books will be in circula- over the past twelve months as CWA provided outreach, support and generated new directions CWA which were highlighted. people to contact her (0417 tion across the Buloke Shire for its ongoing work. A mean cook himself, whose 601 856) to order copies. Library’s various outlets. 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“The Buloke Times”, Friday, May 21, 2021 — PAGE 7 Junior Hockey Titles

• North-Central Under-15 boys’ teams: Back row, left to right, Stuart McCleary (coach), Joe Velleley, Austin Dean, Hamish Darby, Noah Barbary, Harold Malone, Samuel Hogan, Jack Leo, James Paley (coach). Middle: Texas Davis, Benjamin Greenaway, Byron Bullock, Luca Evans, Glenn Pearse, Nick Rowley, Zac Griffiths, Owen Lowe, Jack Tamblyn, Toby Smith, Isaac Bourke, Oscar Terry, Judd Durie, Jacob Harrison, Benjamin Krause. Front: Miller Evans, Geordie Smith, William Ison, Jacob Donnellon, Curtis Rice, Ollie Daykin. Hockey’s Junior Country Championships returned over the weekend, after a year’s hiatus, and ninety-eight extremely excited North-Central junior players and 30 supporting parents made their way to Melbourne last weekend, to participate in what NCHA president Angela Poxon describes as “her favourite weekend of the year, rivalling Christmas, as hockey really is a gift that keeps giving”. “Lasting friendships are tenacity and the positive atti- forged between players, or re- tude they showed throughout newed as teams re-form to the tournament. The fitting represent the North-Central finish was the “final” between Hockey Association,” said the two teams, which ended in Angela. a draw. With only a few hours’ Kellie Mathews’s Under-15 training as a team behind girls gelled from the start of them, and little experience on the tournament, and their short the synthetic turf, all teams passing enabled them to deftly performed admirably. eliminate the opposition. The Under-13 boys were They won all 4 pool games, coached by Greg and Tammy but lost to Ballarat in the semi- Boyd, and finished third in final, re-grouping to finish in their competition, with four wins, the bronze medal position. a draw, their only loss being to Corey Harrison returned as eventual winner, Ballarat. the coach of the Under-18 The Under-13 girls, under boys, who had a tough Satur- the guidance of Naomi Fitz- day with 4 games played patrick, finished on the top of across the day, followed by an- their pool, with 2 wins, 3 other 2 on the Sunday. • North-Central Under-18 girls’ team: Back row, left to right, Phoebe Paley, Lilly Pritchard, Bridie Reid, Lily Hosking, draws, narrowly missing a The team structure improved Grace Leeder, Alyssa Boyd, Ella Bailey, Laura Harrison (coach). Front: Jordyn Atkinson, Kia Atkinson, Chelsea Giorlando, berth in the grand final, based across the weekend finishing Ella Lanyon, Amber Nuske, Amber Bailey, Sophie Male. on score difference. with a draw in their final ship and manners are to be sorship of Community Bank Hockey Central Victoria. These against the nine other Victo- North-Central entered two game. proud of. Charlton and District (Bendigo players will train over the next rian zones in the first week of teams in the Under-15 boys’ The Under-18 girls were A massive “thank you” to Bank). five weeks and compete • Continued on page 9. competition, with the intention unlucky not to win a game, Candece Jay for her co-ordina- of fielding even teams. with many close matches tion of the weekend, the Despite neither team win- across the weekend. Coaches Lightning Selection biggest on North-Central ning a game, they both ex- Laura Harrison and Brett Mc- To top off a great weekend, hockey’s sporting calendar. perience narrow losses, where Donald were encouraged by the following players from the games could have gone the work rate and determina- Such positive weekends are North Central have been either way. tion of the team. only possible due to the assis- selected to play for North West Coaches James Paley, Zac Congratulations to all players tance of coaches, umpires, Country Lightning, a zone Poxon and Stuart McCleary who took part in this weekend. team managers, bus drivers, team encompassing Sunraysia, applauded the boys for their Their behaviour, sportsman- parent helpers and the spon- Wimmera, North Central and

• North-Central Under-15 girls’ team: Back row, left to right, Kellie Matthews (coach), Tylah Haslam, Emily Barber, Eliza McDonald, Keely Allan, Tahli Wright, Mckellar Knight, L-June Johnston, Lily Caine, Lucy Malone, Whitney Jones, Elise • First-time goalie for North-Central’s under-13 boys, Fitzpatrick, Mel Waters (manager). Front: Sienna Boyd, Shelby Giorlando, Sassia Coffey. Forbes Kirk. PAGE 8 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, May 21, 2021. MAY | 2021 Monthly supplement for The Buloke Times, Sea Lake & Wycheproof Times Ensign, North West Express and Robinvale Sentinel. Victoria prepares for almond pollination ALLY DRIESSEN, BEE BIOSECURITY OFFICER – AGRICULTURE VICTORIA APIARY TEAM

Beekeepers participating in the 2021 almond pollination season are reminded to adequately prepare their hives so they are healthy and strong for their work in the orchards and minimise the risk of spreading any pests and diseases between hives. Australian Honey Bee Check your Victorian registra- breaks, in order to get it under Industry Biosecurity Code tion details at: bees.agricul- control. Templates for record of Practice (‘the Code’) ture.vic.gov.au keeping can be downloaded from beeaware.org.au Almond pollination season 2. Ensure all your hives are provides a strong economic structurally sound, have intact 7. Complete your annual boost to the apiary industry, external surfaces, and only have honey culture test now. This is but large numbers of hives openings that are designed mandatory for beekeepers moving into one area does in- specifically for bee access. who own 50 or more hives. To crease the biosecurity risk. 3. Inspect your brood reg- order a test kit in Victoria, contact Gribbles Veterinary The code has been designed ularly to check for pests and diseases. Remove any dis- Pathology on 1300 307 190 or to provide a clear framework Agriculture Victoria Apiary Team conducting hive inspections (including sugar shake test) at eased or substandard hives your Bee Biosecurity Officer, for all beekeepers to engage Ally on 0436 819 350. an almond orchard 2019. in biosecurity best-practice to from your load, before taking help mitigate the risk. them to almond pollination. 8. To demonstrate to your 4. Test your hives for ex- broker or grower that you are If everyone complies with otic parasites (such as varroa compliant with the code, the code, the risk of disease mite) via drone uncapping provide them with completed spread is reduced, and the and either the sugar shake or and signed copy of the “Cer- whole beekeeping industry alcohol wash methods. tification of Compliance” benefits. 5. Communicate with your document. It can be found on It is important to note that broker/grower with informa- page 15 of the code. most of the code is now law in tion about your apiaries, in- What is Agriculture Victoria. For more informa- cluding your expectations of tion about your legal require- Victoria doing? your available hive numbers Agriculture Victoria un- ments visit the Agriculture and their quality. Victoria website. dertakes disease surveillance 6. Maintain records of your and compliance monitoring Almond Pollination inspections, tests, observations activities aimed at reducing Preparation Checklist and actions (such as move- the biosecurity risk associated 1. Check to make sure ment) as they relate to your with almond pollination. your registration as a bee- hives. Think of your record Prior to hives arriving at keeper is current and that your keeping as accurate records almond orchards, we carry out registered brand is clearly that will help you trace back a desktop assessment of bee- marked on all your hives. the source of the disease out- keepers attending almond pollination to gauge compli- ance levels and identify those who may pose a higher risk 1080 misuse to others. During pollination, we conduct physical hive inspec- Nina coming back tions aimed at detecting and prosecuted containing any disease present. AGRICULTURE VICTORIA Pre-season desktop audits have started. We are also in- to Birchip offering creasing our communications A Merbein landholder was fined $4000 earlier this to help ensure all beekeepers month for illegally storing and using 1080 baits. are aware of their responsibil- free Breast Screens ities and have all the informa- FOLLOWING A report from “The substantial fine im- tion they need to comply with BULOKE TIMES a member of the public, a war- posed by the Court sends a the code. rant was executed on a prop- strong message to both the We recognise that an ade- erty at Merbein in July 2020. general public and 1080 users,” BreastScreen Victoria’s mobile van, “Nina”, will visit Birchip offering free quate supply of strong and Numerous 1080 baits were Mr Field said. disease-free hives is vital to breast screens from Monday, May 31, to Friday, June 11, 2021. found being illegally stored “Only people who hold a the success of both beekeep- on an open shelf in an un- 1080 ACUP can use the prod- THOSE AGED between 50 place to protect both the com- throughout the year. This visit ing and almond producing locked shed. ucts and they must be stored and 74 should have a breast munity and staff. All clients to Birchip has been organised businesses. It is a requirement to en- in a safe and secure manner. screen every two years. They who screen on the van in to make sure women in this sure 1080 baits are stored in a “While the majority of Agriculture Victoria is are the best way to find breast Birchip must wear a face part of Victoria have access to secure and safe manner to 1080 users do the right thing, working with industry to mit- cancer early±before there are mask. a potentially life-saving mam- prevent access by unautho- it is important to hold those igate the biosecurity risk symptoms, and when treat- Appointments are spaced mogram,” said Ms Smith. rised people. that don’t to account for their posed by high densities of ment is most likely to be suc- out to ensure physical distanc- “The vans use the highest The landholder, a shearing actions. hives at almond pollination. cessful. ing and to reduce the number quality digital radiography ma- contractor, also did not hold a “The actions of these peo- A breast screen can find of people in the waiting area. chines to ensure that women 1080 endorsed Agricultural ple run the risk of being per- cancer as small as a grain of It also provides more time for receive the best service, re- Chemical Users Permit and so ceived as standard practice by rice, long before it can be seen staff to clean, in between ap- gardless of their location.” could not legally use the baits. the general public which paints FARM FACT or felt. pointments. The van will be located at Agriculture Victoria Statewide the industry in a poor light.” The gross value of All breast screens are with BreastScreen Victoria CEO 3 Morrison, Birchip (new lo- Specialist Chemicals’ Steven Agriculture Victoria en- Australian agriculture in a female radiographer in a Terri Smith is encouraging cation outside medical clinic) Field said the result high- courages the public to report 2018-19 was $62.208 billion. safe and friendly environment. those eligible aged 50 to 74 from from May 31 to June 11, Birchip and surrounds to take 2021. lighted the importance of the any concerns regarding the This is expected to fall to You don’t need a doctor’s re- misuse of any agricultural or ferral or Medicare card, and advantage of the van’s visit. Appointments for the proper use of agricultural $59.353 billion in 2019-20 chemicals and the need to fol- veterinary chemical to the screens only take 10 minutes. “Nina is one of our two Birchip van can be made on- due primarily to the drought. low the rules and regulations Customer Contact Centre on The van is operating with mobile screening service line at breastscreen.org.au or in place. 136 186 or by going online. COVID-19 safety measures in vans which travel the state by calling 13 20 50. PAGE 2 | MALLEE FARMER | May 2021

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Soil deep ripping. Photo GRDC. fective way to improve aera- ripping in terms of the in- the pros and cons for your tion in specifi c soil types, par- herent risks, cost benefi t out- particular scenario,” Dr Loss ticularly sands, which in turn comes and responsiveness to said. benefi ts root growth and the yield over time. “These fact sheets include uptake of subsoil water and “If you are a grower think- the very latest research out- nutrients,” Dr Loss said. ing about deep ripping as a comes and also provide com- However, he said it was treatment in problem pad- prehensive links to additional critical growers investigated docks, it would be worth- information on rolling, delv- their soil profi le and correct- while reading the relevant re- ing, inclusion plates and ma- ly identifi ed the type, severity gional fact sheet to determine chinery requirements.” and depth of constraints af- fecting crop root growth be- fore starting any deep ripping Key points treatment. • Deep ripping ameliorates layers of high soil strength that “But – and this can’t be restrict root growth and uptake of subsoil water and nutrients. emphasised enough – grow- • Yield responses are highest on deep sandy soils and less on ers need to understand their heavier-textured soils. soil constraints, because deep • Deep ripping provides little benefi t or can be detrimental on ripping can actually be detri- soils with sodic or toxic layers in the subsoil. mental in soils with acidic or toxic layers,” Dr Loss said. • Layers of high soil strength can occur with other constraints (for example, water repellence, acidity) and yield responses “If growers have correctly from deep ripping will be limited if these are not addressed. identifi ed layers of high soil strength, they can also make • Investigation of the soil profi le is essential to identify the type informed decisions about the and depth of constraints. costs versus the benefi ts of • Wind erosion risk is a key consideration when deep ripping deep ripping. sandy soils, especially in water repellent sands if crop “Deep ripping can be a establishment is poor and/or when there is inadequate stubble costly exercise, so growers cover. It is common for deep ripping to be deferred if there is need to be aware that they inadequate stubble cover and the erosion risk is too high. won’t see yield responses if • Rolling soils after deep ripping fl attens and consolidates the they don’t address other soil surface and breaks up clods, which improves traffi cability and constraints such as acidity creates a suitable surface fi nish for crop establishment. It does and non-wetting.” increase the risk of soil erosion. The GRDC is currently • Rapid crop establishment after deep ripping is critical to working with a team of soil protect the soil from erosion and to stabilise the soil however. scientists across Australia to • Deep-ripped soils are readily re-compacted by machinery traf- improve grower, agronomist fi c. Controlled-traffi c farming systems minimise compaction and farm adviser knowledge and preserve the benefi ts of deep ripping for longer. and understanding of deep

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Rabbit populations remain low in the semi-arid deserts of North West Victoria. Quotes attributable to Nor- control and see the success “A combination of weed Recent results from spotlight surveys indicate a 10 year trend of low rabbit density man Wilson (Uncle Tinawin) of this work which reduces control and multiple animal First People Millewa Mallee the impacts of rabbits and re- control methods is result- in the surveyed parks. “The feral rabbit popula- stores habitats. Long term we ing in excellent outcomes RABBIT CONTROL work tural heritage is preserved. wherever there is suitable soil tion throughout our tradition- hope that the improvement of to protect some of our most has been completed in Tapa- for digging warrens. They are al lands continues to be an on- the landscape will support the special natural environ- Reducing populations of survival of the Major Mitchell ments. roo in the Murray Sunset Na- rabbits helps to regenerate prolifi c breeders and can re- going problem. In preparation tional Park in partnership with produce in either favourable for the mass plantings of en- Cockatoo, a threatened spe- “This program is a critical native semi-arid and non-eu- cies, and provide greater pro- part of restoring habitat and Parks Victoria, First People of calyptus woodlands and Bul- or challenging conditions. dangered native plants and to Millewa Mallee and Working heal and rejuvenate country, tection to Aboriginal cultural improving overall landscape oke woodlands. The control Rabbits can ringbark trees for Victoria crews. The rab- First People of the Millewa sites. health.” work occurs across 335,000 and shrubs and they eat plant bit program continues three Mallee have invested in hu- hectares and includes sections seeds which prevents regener- decades of work to control the man resources and equipment of Murray Sunset, Wyperfeld ation. It is believed that feral impact of rabbits across the to combat the rabbit pest. and Hattah-Kulkyne national rabbits contribute to biodiver- estate. parks; Hattah and Cowangie sity loss and may have played “We work in partnership The program builds strong- state forests; Lake Albacutya a part in the extinction of sev- with Parks Victoria to eradi- er ties between Parks Victo- Park, and areas of state for- eral small ground-dwelling cate rabbits, other feral ani- ria and First People of Mille- est and reserves in the Patche- mammals of Australia’s arid mals and noxious weeds on wa Mallee and helps to grow wollock area. lands. public lands, and we look to their skills, builds capacity strengthen this complemen- Controlling rabbit popula- This work is part of a broad- and allow staff to get out on tary relationship into the fu- tions improves habitats that er threat management pro- Country to manage and heal ture.” supports native wildlife and gram involving a combination the land. helps to protect cultural her- of animal control methods Quotes attributable to Work undertaken includes itage from damage. Feral and weed control, carried out Brendan Rodgers, Total Graz- baiting, fumigation and me- rabbits compete with native by Parks Victoria and partners ing Management Coordina- chanical ripping of rabbit wildlife for food, damage veg- as part of the Victorian Gov- tor, Parks Victoria. warrens in suitable areas. etation and contribute to over- ernment’s Weeds and Pests on “We’re really pleased to First People Millewa Mallee all landscape degradation. Fe- Public Land and Biodiversity work closely with the First provided support on site dur- ral rabbits can be found in Response Planning programs. People of Millewa on rabbit Slender Cyprus-pine. Photo credit: Parks Victoria. ing and post treatment to help many diff erent habitats across monitor work and ensure cul- Australia, they can be found

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Three BCG staff have received an exciting opportunity to pursue their own ideas for research, thanksWR the generous support of the Hugh DT Williamson Foundation. BROOKE Bennett, Genevieve of the legume component in a This work is in response to Clarke and Kate Finger have temporary inter-cropping sys- the increased prevalence of each received a scholarship tem affects the stored soil upper canopy infection (UCI) worth $30,000 to deliver a water, mineral nitrogen and of blackleg in canola in recent project of their own design the yield of the non-legume years. BOOTS and choosing, based on the crop it is grown alongside. On farm profit maps needs of BCG members. Management techniques to Kate Finger’s project will “This is a unique opportu- be examined include different investigate the application of nity for staff to show off their temporary intercrops, termi- profit maps on farm. interests and skills” said BCG nation timings of the intercrop A profit map shifts the $ CEO Fiona Best. and different sowing rates of management decisions away 450 “BCG prides itself on de- the intercrop. from maximising yield across livering research outcomes Cultivar suitability in the a paddock to how profit can that growers in the Wimmera, low rainfall zone be maximised for each part of Mallee, North Central Victo- Ms Clarke will be under- the field by combining all the ria and beyond can apply to taking two projects. The first data available for a farm (e.g. their farming systems. aims to develop a better un- yield maps, as-applied input BCG staff work closely derstanding of the influence maps etc.), and generating a with our members to respond of sowing time, grazing and map highlighting areas where to their needs, so I am thrilled cultivar suitability in the low growers are making or losing that the Hugh DT Williamson rainfall environment of north money and breaking even. WINTER’S HERE Foundation will assist Brooke, west Victoria, to aid grower Kate will work with a Genevieve and Kate to bring decision making around logis- small number of growers relevant and timely informa- tics at sowing, cultivar selec- from across the Wimmera and STOCK UP ON tion to growers and develop tion and grazing management. Mallee to see how profit maps their own skills along the The second looks at the can be practically applied to way.” potential yield loss from better inform on-farm deci- Management techniques blackleg upper canopy infec- sion making. Thermals of intercropping system tion in the Mallee environment BCG is grateful to the For her research project, of canola cultivars sown at Hugh DT Williamson Foun- • T-Shirts • Ms Bennett will examine how different timings, and the eco- dation for its continued sup- different management techniques nomics of fungicide application. port of our young researchers. • Long Johns • Work with us – research scientist position Moccasins GRAMPIANS AG NEWS and Uggs Work with us! We’re seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated research scientist to join our plant molecular genetics team at AgriBio in Melbourne’s north. AT MENSLAND We’re still here YOUR KEY focus will be to and implement innovative just having a go! perform research in DNA se- methods for pasture improve- quencing and genome analysis, ment. as well as routine genotyping, The position offers a unique as part of a world-leading col- opportunity to fast-track the laborative research program latest research in molecular FREE DELIVERY - DROP OFF to support the Australian dairy genetics and genomic breeding IF NEEDED RING, and we can help work out your size. industry. with direct industry application. In addition to your work If you are looking for a SAMPLES CAN BE SENT to make sure of correct sizing. on plant genome analysis and new role where you can learn, its applications for crop and grow, and achieve, then we Phone or fax Mensland 5497 1211 pasture improvement, you’ll would love to hear from you! also have access to the latest jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/jobs/ Email [email protected] genomic technologies to develop VG-021224B Back in Full Swing • Continued from page 8. Wycheproof-Narraport: Ollie Daykin, Keely Allan, Joe July, in Bendigo and Sheppar- Coles. ton. Birchip Watchem: Bridie • Right: Under-18 boys’ Reid. team: Back row, left to right, Boort: Luke Boyd, Madeleine Ben Williamson, Seth Pearse, Lanyon, Tia Lanyon, Alex Cameron Mens, Will Hogan, Cockerell, Lily Caine, Lucy Jake Boyd, James Ison, Malone, Jake Boyd, Toby Zachary Mayberry. Front: Poxon, Jordyn Atkinson, Kiah Daniel Slater, Luke Slater, Atkinson, Ella Lanyon. Angus Jablonka, Joe Coles, Charlton: Murphy Fitz- Toby Poxon, Sam Male, patrick, Amali Fitzpatrick, Corey Harrison, Griffin Sheena Fitzpatrick, Elise Fitz- Lanyon (goalie). patrick, Luca Evans, Miller Evans, Campbell Evans. Donald: Zac Griffiths, Glenn Pearse, Curtis Rice, • Below: Under-13 girls’ Geordie Smith, Toby Smith, team: Standing, left to right, Oscar Terry, Grace Leeder. Arleea Sarre, Kailie Krause,Tia St. Arnaud: Austin Lowe, Lanyon, Sheena Fitzpatrick, Addison Wright, Benjamin Eva Coffey, Emma Malone, Greenaway, Duncan Jackson, Eliza Gould, Gabby O’Don- Owen Lowe, Tahli Wright, nell, Ruby Ison, Addison Sam Male. Wright. Front: Madeleine Wedderburn: Shelby Gior- Lanyon, Georgia Hogan, lando, Chelsea Giorlando, Hannah Gould, Amali Fitz- Chris Giorlando. patrick

• Those who attended the previous session are, back row, left to right, Merilyn Frank, Peter Wyllie, Jenny Bilkey, Carolyn Wheeler, Sue Donnellon, Rhonda Laird, Marj Goldsmith, Jenni Hogan, Shirley Letts, Mary Archbold. Front: Jill McEwen, Owen Duncan, Jenny Goldsmith. Never Too Late to Start Getting Fit in Donald As part of the Mallee Sports Assembly (MSA) - Loddon Mallee Region Move It Project, “Beyond the Front Step”, funding has been used to assist people to attend exercise sessions by offering the programs at a subsidized rate. This has assisted older tinue with regular physical ac- pace) to get an ideal workout adults to attend and become tivity. to improve their health and more physically active to im- Rhonda Allan, of the Mallee well-being. prove their health and well- Sports Assembly, liaised with Well done to all the people being. local Cert IV Fitness instruc- who has participated so far, 17 tor Mandy Wells of Donald to in total. It is great to see some Now that this project has facilitate another 6 week ex- men in attendance, and it’s • North-Central Under-13 boys’ team: Back row, left to right, Forbes Kirk, Sidney Caine, officially concluded, there has ercise program which fits hoped more come along for Angus Renney, Charlie Barber, Luke Boyd, Austin Lowe, Ollie Cook, Scott Barbary. Front: been funding allocated to en- nicely under the VicHealth- the remaining two weeks. The Lyric Davis, Beau Johnston, Noah Dean, Murphy Fitzpatrick, Ben Barbary, Luka Brady . courage older adults to con- Regional Sport Program fo- age range of those currently cusing on “Physical Activity”. participating is 55-91 years of age “Fit For Life” a strength — you are never too old to and balance program that is exercise (if your body allows). facilitated by Mandy, is ideal You may surprise yourself, for people of ALL ages, it’s fun and good for you, and especially older adults. The after all the lockdowns we sessions are low impact, great have had during 2020, it’s for muscle strength, improves time to get off the couch and balance and improves overall have a go. health and fitness. Rhonda Allan attended the session this week in Donald. E-Mailers! The weather was so nice out- Contributors sending stories side that Mandy decided to and photos to the “Times” conduct the session outdoors via E-mail are reminded to in the fresh air. Mandy had include identifications of the music pumping and every- any people in photo- • Cert 1V Fitness instructor Mandy Wells (far left) facilitating the session outside in front of the Donald Community graphs. Precinct. one moving (at their own “The Buloke Times”, Friday, May 21, 2021 — PAGE 9 Letters to the Editor

Ambulance Service Community Emergency Re- vices in regional Victoria be- The Minister informed me (The Editor, “Buloke Times”) sponse Teams who work fore implementing yet another that the Department of Trans- Dear Sir.— The Andrews across Ripon, do an incredible policy designed with port will organise an arborist Labor Government’s dual of- job in challenging circum- Metropolitan Melbourne in to inspect the trees. ficer crewing plan would be stances, but they urgently mind. Action will be taken to re- disastrous for St. Arnaud Am- need more resources. Louise Staley, move any hazards to mo- bulance services and services Dual officer crewing Member for Ripon. torists that are identified by across the region. would make it impossible for * the arborist. The Government needs to some smaller town ambulance Highway Gum Trees The Minister also advised put dual officer crewing on crews to maintain current cov- (The Editor, “Buloke Times”) me that pollarding (lopping hold in regional Victoria until erage, let alone improve cov- Dear Sir.— I refer to Ali- trees to the stump to allow it has addressed the worsen- erage. This would put more son McEwen’s article on May them to regrow) is prevented ing Ambulance response pressure on crews in larger 14, “Trees Needing Your Sup- under the Australia Standard times across our region. The towns to make up for some of port”. for pruning trees. I am in- most recent data from Ambu- the shortfalls. When the sugar gum trees formed that the department be- lance Victoria reveals that in I raised this severe prob- along the Borung Highway lieves pollarding is dangerous, the first quarter of 2021, in lem for Ripon and regional were raised with me by Ali- due to limb failures in re- Northern Grampians, only Victoria in Parliament last son, I wrote to the Minister grown trees. 58.3% of Code 1 calls outs week. I have written to the for Roads and Road Safety, I look forward to the com- were being attended within Minister urging an immediate who has responsibility for pletion of the arborist’s in- the target of 15 minutes. rethink of this disastrous plan. maintaining the trees. The spection of the Borung The extremely hard-work- The Andrews Labor Gov- Minister’s response arrived Highway sugar gums. ing paramedics, Ambulance ern-ment needs to properly last week, and I have since Louise Staley, Community Officers, and consult with Ambulance ser- updated Alison. Member for Ripon.

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PAGE 10— “The Buloke Times”, Friday, May 21, 2021. • Donald High School’s cross country representatives: Back row, left to right, Taylm Phelan, Judd Geddes, Brady Griffiths, Harry Forrest, Jake Sullivan, Seth Pearse, Logan Geddes, Ebony Frank, Geordie Smith, Charlie Frank, Baxter Donnellon. Indy Gill (just in front) . Middle: Will Burke, Oliver Hier. Front: Toby Smith, Curtis Rice, Claudia Griffiths, Sim Singh, Miranda Sy, Scarlett Funcke, Abby Griffiths, Laila Reilly. Donald at District Cross Country On Friday, May, 14, 22 Donald High School students completed in the annual North-Central Interschool Cross Country competition, held at St. Arnaud. All competitors were ex- tremely competitive across all age groups. All of Donald High School results are highlighted:

Junior girls (3km): 8th. Abby Griffiths 15.09; 14th. Laila Reilly 15.46; 15th. Scarlett Funcke 15.48; 17th. Miranda Sy 15.58.

Junior boys (3km): 5th. • The field of cross country runners heads off. Baxter Donnellon 12.44, 21st. Toby Smith 14.13, 27th. 11th. Jake Sullivan 19.19; Senior boys (5km): 20th. Whilst Donald High School Donald High has a number Geordie Smith 14.40, 28th. 21st. Brady Griffiths 20.32; Taylm Phelan. came sixth in the overall re- of competitors who have qual- Indy Gill 14.50, 34th. Judd 23rd. Harry Forrest 20.47, sults, on 412 points, its com- ified for the Loddon Mallee Geddes 15.35, 35th. Curtis 33rd. Logan Geddes 21.21. Congratulations to Claudia petitors should be extremely Regional Championships, to Rice 15.36, 36th. Charlie Griffiths on winning the proud of their efforts, as the be held at the same venue on Frank 15.53. Senior girls (3km): 1st. senior girls’ age group cham- school only took 22 students Tuesday, June 1, and the school Claudia Griffiths 12.52. pionship. to the event. wishes them the best of luck. Intermediate girls (3km): 6th. Johanna Griffiths 15.05, 8th. Ebony Frank 15.25, 10th. Macie Mortlock 15.34, 16th. Don’t Miss Tom Boyd’s Message Sim Singh 16.36.

• Senior girls’ champion, The Birchip commu- Intermediate boys (5km): Claudia Griffiths. 5th. William Burke 17.59, nity is thrilled to be hosting guest speaker Tom Boyd on Tuesday May 25, at 7 p.m. at the Birchip Leisure Centre. The presentation, called “Winning at life’s game’’, is about knowing the impor- tance of living your best life and being able to define who you are as a person, so you can carve your own path and destiny. Tom is a star AFL premier- ship player and former num- ber 1 AFL draft pick at the age of 18. Following a premier- • Tom Boyd. ship win in 2016, he ulti- mately made the tough WFC under-16 footballers. where to get help (whatever to attend the dinner and talk. decision mid-way through the Pies and pizza will be pro- you think people will respond Following last year’s Covid- 2019 season to walk away vided at no cost for dinner, for to but not be frightened off 19 lockdowns, and the ongo- from his career with 2 years all event attendees. Organiz- by), or any of the issues raised ing struggles related to the and over $2 million remaining ers are encouraging people to in Tom’s talk. global pandemic, there is no on his contract. Tom will share arrive, grab dinner and Following this, the floor time more important to shine this well-documented journey, promptly take their seat for will be opened to the public a light on the rewards of look- from his dream career to Tom’s talk. for question-and-answer time ing after your own mental fighting the anxiety and men- Representatives from with Tom and the representa- health. tal health battles that led to his Black Dog Institute will also tives from Black Dog Insti- This is a free event funded early retirement. be in attendance to provide tute. by Buloke Youth led LDAT and Prior to speaking, Tom will professional support on mental All community members Buloke Shire CASI “Bounce • Claudia Griffiths finishes the 5 kilometre course. be taking training for the B- health, signs, symptoms, are welcomed and encouraged Back Buloke” program. “The Buloke Times”, Friday, May 21, 2021 — PAGE 11 YOUR THREE-DAY TV GUIDE Friday ABC PRIME7 WIN NINE SBS 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 6:00 Headline News [s] 5:30 Today [s] 5:00 Eurovision Song Contest: Semi Final *Live* From 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] Rotterdam 9:55 Q&A [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:10 Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 2021 Stage 12 11:00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces [s] 12:00 Movie: “Jesse Stone: No Remorse” (M v) (’10) – 1:00 The Living Room [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 8:30 Worldwatch – Filipino News 8:40 French News 11:50 Dream Build [s] Jesse Stone, the chief of police, is suspended by the 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 1:00 Movie: “The First Wives Club” (PG) (’96) – Three 9:30 Greek News 10:30 German News 11:00 Spanish 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] council of Paradise. 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Western United Race Day out of Flemington. 3:00 What’s Up Down Under [s] 5:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 2:30 Cycling: Amstel Gold Mens Race Highlights will face a hostile reception as both teams vie for a 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] – Seven brings you the latest 3:30 The Living Room [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 3:00 Cycling: Fleche-Wallonne Womens Race finals spot. developments in today’s top stories at home and 4:30 Farm To Fork [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Highlights 4:00 Love On The Spectrum (PG) [s] around the world, plus sport, finance and weather 5:00 10 News First [s] 7:30 Space Invaders (PG) [s] 3:30 Cycling: Fleche-Wallonne Mens Race Highlights 5:00 Landline [s] updates. 6:00 Advancing Australia [s] 8:30 Movie: “Jurassic World” (PG) (’15) – A new theme 4:00 Travel Man: Berlin (PG) 6:00 Wild Australia - After The Fires (PG) [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] – 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] park, built on the original site of Jurassic Park, creates 4:30 True Evil - The Making Of A Nazi: Speer (PG) 7:00 ABC News [s] An agitated passenger becomes enraged at being 7:00 The Dog House (PG) [s] – Lexi seeks a bedtime a genetically modified hybrid dinosaur, which escapes 5:30 Program To Be Advised 7:30 The Durrells (PG) [s] – Larry’s latest novel is searched. But positive drug readings have Customs buddy. Jasmine wants a pooch now that her twin containment and goes on a killing spree. Stars: Bryce 6:30 SBS World News published in England, however, everyone seems far concerned. Quarantine officers catch a Chinese sister’s leaving for uni. Dallas Howard, Chris Pratt, BD Wong, Nick Robinson, 7:35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: too busy to notice. Leslie’s interest is piqued when he couple disposing of a high-risk item. 8:00 The Savoy (PG) [s] – On Valentine’s Day, The Ty Simpkins, Jake Johnson, Vincent D’Onofrio Switzerland – We start in Tirano, Italy and start overhears Margo and Pavlos discussing how kumquat 6:00 Seven News [s] Savoy is under pressure on one of their busiest days. 10:55 Movie: “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter” (MA15+) climbing up through the Italian Alps and lakes of Italy. liquor is made. 7:00 AFL: Pre Game [s] Love is in the air, but Thierry still reels from Gordon (’16) – Alice returns to where the nightmare began: A big spiral railway heads up 1000 metres, this first 8:20 Sanditon (PG) [s] – Charlotte and Sidney clash 7:30 AFL: Round 10: Western Bulldogs v St Kilda *Live* Ramsay’s visit, while florists prepare £20,000 worth of The Hive in Raccoon City, where the Umbrella stretch heads passed glaciers, viaducts, and even tiny again, only for Charlotte to be left confused by a From Marvel Stadium [s] flowers. Corporation is gathering its forces for a final strike station hotels run by big-hearted pasta-making station chance encounter. Tensions surrounding Miss 11:00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: A 9:00 Ambulance Australia (M) [s] against the only remaining survivors of the masters like at Alp Grum. Lambe’s arrival in Sanditon erupt at Lady Denham’s Killer Amongst Us - The Norfolk Island Murder (M v) [s] 10:00 999: What’s Your Emergency?: Still A Lot Of apocalypse. Stars: Milla Jovovich, Iain Glen, Ali Larter, 8:30 Eurovision Song Contest: Semi Final *Replay* grand pineapple luncheon. – A young Sydney woman dies a violent death on a People Are Not Entirely Comfortable With Talking Shawn Roberts, Eoin Macken, Fraser James 11:00 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 9:05 Wakefield (M l,d) [s] remote Norfolk Island in the South Pacific. Everyone About... (M) [s] 12:50 New Amsterdam: Perspectives (M mp) [s] 12:55 Movie: “The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir” 10:05 The Split (PG) [s] expects police to quickly solve the case. But it takes 11:10 Program To Be Advised 1:40 Ready 4 Adventure [s] (M l,v) (’18) Stars: Dhanush, Bérénice Bejo 11:05 Dark Money (M) [s] four years and involves new DNA technology. 12:00 Home Shopping 2:00 Home Shopping 2:30 Alex Polizzi Chef For Hire 12:05 rage Guest Programmer (MA15+) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 5:00 Religious Programs 5:30 Wesley Impact [s] 3:40 Vice Guide To Film (MA15+) ABC TV PLUS (CH22) 7TWO (CH72) GO! (CH88) BOLD (CH1) SBS VICELAND (CH32)

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Music buff Myf Warhurst and comedian Joel Creasey 6:30 Compass (PG) [s] psychotic killer abducts and rapes a young Sydney 5:00 10 News First [s] 8:40 60 Minutes (PG) [s] will once again be at the helm of SBS’s Eurovision 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] mother before killing her and two of her children. 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Belladonna Girl Wins Dja Dja Wurrung Cup (By Peter Hibberd) The very promising mare Belladonna Girl returned from a spell with a strong win in the Dja Dja Wurrung Pacing Cup at Charlton on Monday, in front of a very good crowd. Trainer Greg Norman had win in a 4-horse photo finish. her set for a first up win after an The margins were short half impressive trial at Bendigo re- head, by short head, by a nose. cently, when driven by Ryan Race two: Trainer Michael Sanderson. Laugher and his son Jack com- With Australia’s best lady bined to lead all the way with driver, Kerryn Manning, in the Rockaria. The win of this horse sulky, the mare was able to lead, completed a double for owner and with very impressive early Fiona McGuigan. sectionals, quickened to run her Race three: Owner, trainer last section in 27.8. I feel she and driver, Peter Salathiel com- will be set for many feature bined with his promising trotter, races, not only in Victoria, but Sheza Chocolatier, to use the also interstate. sprint lane to win the Trotters' All competing drivers in this Mobile Race. This horse started race received gifts from the Dja its career as a pacer before Dja Wurrung Corporation. Bel- changing its gait. ladonna Girl goes around to- Race four: The favourites • Presentation of the Dja Dja Wurrung Cup. Left to Right: Driver Kerryn Manning, President Joe Thompson, Part Owner Adam morrow night at Melton in the continued on their winning way Cormack, Rodney Carter, C.E.O. Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation and Nikita Charles (Corp. representative). Group 3 Richmond Lass Stakes. with Honey Bourbon winning Results the second division of the Mo- Race five: The locals were Race one: In a very keenly bile Trotters’ Race. Driven by on very good terms after the win contested race, Rebbecas Art, Jason Lee, it was able to go to of Minimum Wage in one of the driven by Greg Sugars, sat 3 the lead from barrier seven and feature events of the day, the back on the outside and came had a comfortable winning mar- Wally Churchill Memorial. with a strong finish to narrowly gin. Trained by Shane Sanderson and driven by his son Ryan, this horse was able to lead from bar- rier one and with controlled good sectionals, held on to win by a slender margin in an epic battle over the last 300 metres. Race six: Andy and Kate Gath combined with a very promising trotter, Isaac H. Having only its third start in “Oz” since coming from New Zealand, it stepped away safely from the stand and was able to lead to win comfortably. Race eight: Greg Sugars made it a driving double for the • Driver Kerryn Manning and Greg Norman with Belladonna Girl after winning the Dja day with the win on Euroking. Dja Wurrung Pacing Cup. Sitting behind the leader, used the sprint lane to win. It was field from well back to sit out- Pantaloon: This three year for his father Shane. He made it very heavily supported late in side the leader. It took the lead old pacer returned from a short a double at the same meeting betting. at the 500-metre mark, and held break with an easy win at Ararat with National Draft and Mini- Race nine: Trainer Gary on to win by 5 metres. Another last week. Good to see those mum Wage at Charlton. Donaldson returned to his old horse that was well supported green and white stripe colours A little birdie told me that we home town to win the last race late in betting. still going around. will see another Sanderson • Ryan Sanderson with Minimum Wage after winning the with Rocks Arnt Pets. Driven by Recent Winners Ryan Sanderson: With many name in the driving ranks in the Wally Churchill Memorial Pace. Ryan has had winning Rodney Lakey in a big perfor- Dot The Eye: This Denis outside stable drives, Ryan is coming months. drives at Mildura, Bendigo and Melton in the past 2 weeks. mance, it worked around the McIntyre-trained pacer with continuing his winning run. To- Coming Up Brad Chisolm won at Ballarat phut Johnny at Bendigo, Radius Charlton, Monday, June 21. recently, coming from well back in the Country Clubs Final at Charlton, Sunday, July 4 (In- in the field. Melton, Miss Serena at Mildura dependence Day). Feathers are Flying Week 4 of Charlton badminton action saw plenty of feathers fly across the three sessions of play. With club championships Twirl Section 3 was won by competition. Players were on the horizon, it is great to see Taylah Giles, winning all three again split into four sections of players are working them- of the sets she played. Re- action, and some entertaining selves into some good form. markably, three players then badminton ensued. finished with 43 points each, Section 1 – winning all four Tuesday Afternoon Charlie Zagame claiming po- sets played and also the section sition 2, with Sam Olive and was Troy Heenan, Damien Juniors Anika Holmes-Brown finishing McIntyre finishing second • The locals were cheering after Minimum Wage driven by Ryan Sanderson defeats Magic A great crowd of twenty- close behind. after winning three of four. Mike in the Wally Churchill Memorial Pace. four juniors made it on to court In Section 4 Smarties, last Section 2 was a little closer, for this week’s competition, week’s runner-up, Liam won by Mason Heenan, win- split into four sections. Monaghan, went one better to ning three of four sets. Run- Winner of Crunchie Sec- win all three sets and the sec- ner-up was Ethan Needs, also tion 1, was this week’s birth- tion. Dash Riley finished in winning three, as did Peter day girl, Elise Fitzpatrick, second. Morrison. winning all three sets for the Winner of Section 3 was third straight week. Reminis- Friday Ladies Friday morning saw a Imogen Stewart, winning three cent of last week, Amali Fitz- of her four matches, Tyler patrick finished in second after smaller field than usual, with just the nine ladies taking to Riley and Val Bourke also won being the winner of section 2 three, to finish second and last week. Who will be first to the courts, playing in a single section. third respectively. end Elise’s reign at the top? Section 4 saw a resounding It was a very close go in Rae Heenan made it back- to-back weekly wins, winning win to recent Charlton resident, Mars Bar Section 2, four Jeremy Gray, clean sweeping players all winning two out of all four sets on her way to win- ning the section. Carla all four sets. Kasey King three sets, points for deciding finished runner-up, and along the winner — taken out by an- Hooper finished runner-up, a narrow 27-31 defeat her only with Fletcher Holmes-Brown, other Fitzpatrick, Murphy get- won three of four sets played ting the chocolates, his loss loss for the day. Mary McLough- lan and Maree Hooper also on the night. being by the narrowest possible It is not too late to join. margin 30-31. Rounding out winning three of their four sets on the day. With badminton running right the Fitzpatrick domination of the through school terms 2 and 3, top two sections, Poppy was Tuesday Night Comp there are plenty of weeks left, • Closest finish of the day. In finishing order second from left Rebeccas Art defeats outside runner-up from Joe Monaghan Thirty-two players ventured subs are just $60 and represent Hardrock Shannon second from inside Ghanasuya and inside in fourth placing Murano. and Sheena Fitzpatrick. out on court for this week’s great value for money. “The Buloke Times”, Friday, May 21, 2021 — PAGE 13 Inter-league Flashbacks

• North-Central under-18 team: Standing, left to right: Andrew Hawker (coach), Hayden Geddes, Will Perryman, Kris Stevens, Tom Potter, Cormacc Wilson, Patrick Soulsby, Tadhg Lowry, Aaron Schofield, Beau Griffiths, Isaac Holt, Jackson Zagame, Will Toose, Ben Daniels, Tom Myers, Will Burke, Patrick Sheahan. Kneeling: Patrick Sait, Flynn McGarry, Angus Collins, Thomas Cox, Mason Heenan.

• North-Central’s Patrick Sait is sandwiched between Sunraysia’s Cameron Kiel (left) and • North-Central’s Carly Isaac fires a pass to team-mate and goal attack, Khiana Brooks Mason Fitzgerald. before Sunraysia goal defence, Meg McManus, can intercept, during Saturday’s open game.

• North-Central’s 2021 WorkSafe Community Championship team: Back row, left to right, Jack Poulton, Billy McInnes, Luke Martin, Josh Potter, Ryan O’Sullivan, Jackson Guan, Joel Donnan (coach), Kane Donnan, Jordan Rosengren, Tom Campbell, Will Sheahan, Luke Holt, Corey Lowry, Danny Benaim (assistant coach). Front: John Summerhayes, Will Simpson, Mathew Chisari, Jordan Bath, Jordan Hargreaves (captain), Wade Donnan, Mitchell McEwen, Adal Zuk, Jordan Collins, Trent Donnan. — Photo courtesy of Susan Lockhart. PAGE 14 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, May 21, 2021. • Donald’s netballers enjoying training indoors. Netball Training Can be Fun Donald Netball Club held its first whole club training for the year on the night of Thursday, May 13, filled with lots of games, plenty of laughs and, of course, some bragging rights at the end. With most looking forward ing, piggy backs, floor is lava to enjoying the break on the games, as well as some old Saturday, all grades of the fashioned bowling, quoits and Royal Blues’ netball girls hookey, there were some new combined together for an ac- skills learnt by many. And the tion-packed, fun-filled night. session finished off with some From the most experienced all important court time. (well oldest), to the fresh en- The combination of older thusiasm of the youngest and younger girls, as well as super stars, everyone was split some mother/daughter rivalries up into 6 teams ready to battle showed off some great net- it out. With appropriately ball, and what a bright future named teams, Victory’s Vix- Donald Netball Club has. ens, Tahlia’s Thunderbirds, It was a great night for Funcke’s Firebirds, Grigsby’s everyone to get to know each Giants, Susie’s Swifts and other better, combine and work Forrest’s Fever, each team together and just have some sporting its colours was ready fun in a very relaxed setting. to hit the floor and fight it out. After the action, all en- The coaches had organised joyed some pizzas and chips an action-packed evening in the Blue Room. A huge with some fast-paced relay thank you to the coaches who games to start. It was great to organised the evening, and to see the groups working to- the few committee and parents gether to combat, not only the who helped keep score and faster running relays, but also officiate the different events, taking the time to slow down and kept everyone on the • A collage of Donald’s senior and junior netballers, during their combined training session. and work out the best strate- straight and narrow. gies to cross the finish line. All the points were added are all looking forward to our Day, its always great to catch With a variety of sizes and up throughout the night from next battle again soon. up and enjoy chatting about shaped equipment used for all the fun events. The even- This week its back to nor- past endeavours. Down the Middle? the relays, it was a photo tual winners for the night mal training, and club mem - finish for the judges on many were Grigsby’s Giants taking bers look forward to taking on Tea is up in the Blue Twelve ladies competed Congratulations to the occasions. The fun games out the trophy by only 2 Charlton at home tomorrow. Room, with some great enter- in the Royal Women’s Hos- Birchip girls on their great continued with 3 legged and points over Victory’s Vixens. Don’t forget to come along tainment from “The Suburban pital 4BBB Stableford event win, and thank you to all the sack races, some bear crawl- Well done, girls! All involved this week to the Past Players’ Footballer” to follow. at Donald on Wednesday. Donald girls who played. The weather was perfect Next week’s events: for golf, and the course was Monday, Birchip is hold- running well. This was re- ing its Gymkhana, a 4-BBB. flected in the good scores, as Wednesday: Donald golfers President’s only four points separated the will be playing Pinehurst. first and last pairs. Highlights Winners on the day were and Lowlights Team Wins Out Jenny Leishman and Enid Ev Adams’s shot out from Brasier with 44 points, and under a tree ran under Brenda The President’s team recorded an emphatic runners-up were Ev Adams Brennan’s cart and knocked victory over the Captain’s team in the annual and Brenda Brennan with 43 Brenda’s ball for six. match play challenge event at Charlton Golf on points. On the 14th. tee, Jenny Sunday. Jenny and Enid will go on Leishman, Debbie Burton and to compete against other win- Beryl Milne were busy look- President Anthony Harg- McLoughlan 3/2; K. Boyle d. ners in the Kara Kara district ing to see where Enid reaves inspired his team with M. McGurk 2-up; C. Math- later in the year. Brasier’s ball had landed, a stirring win over gallant ews d. B. Schofield 1-up; W. Rae Ackland and Jenny only to hear Enid calling out Captain Trevor McGurk in a Keenan lost to J.Harley 1-up; Campbell won the lucky draw that she hadn’t yet hit off! close fought match, which J. Cox d. B. Heenan 1-up; J. (AKA Booby prize). A couple of clever girls came down to the last hole. Tormey lost to D. McIntyre Nearest the pins were had gobblers – Debbie Burton 4/3. Mandy Male on the 14th., and had one and Beryl Milne had Captain Trevor had two. This event was also the Rae Ackland on the 16th.. bounced away to an early lead Joyce Hollis didn’t notice first round of the club match with a fine display of straight Three ladies played nine that she’d lost her golf bag off play knockout, the winners driving and accurate putting, holes on Monday, with no re- the back of her cart. Luckily going through to be joined by but determined play from sults to hand. Anyone who is she had partners to tell her. golfers who were unavailable President Anthony kept him interested in having a practice We’ll have to send you back for play on the first round. within reach, and he managed hit on a Monday is most wel- to Girl Guides, Joyce, to learn to sink a couple of long putts Nearest the pins, 7th. Chris come. Hit off time is 10 a.m.. how to tie a knot. in the closing holes to win by Mathews, 14th. Damien McIntyre. Kara Kara Pennant She was also heard to com- the narrowest of margins. Next Saturday, May 22, finished on Monday, with ment that if she hadn’t missed From there, the President’s Stableford, Sunday, May 23, Birchip being the winner. that last putt, they would have team overran the Captain’s Stableford. Also Pennant This is Birchip’s first win won. team, 5 matches to 2. Wedderburn. since 1969, and several of Golfer: “Do you think my • Captain Trevor McGurk (left) and president Anthony Results for President’s Reminder, first round club their members were heard to game is improving?” Hargreaves shake hands after completing the annual team: A. Hargreaves d. T. championship Sunday June 6. comment that they weren’t Caddy: “Yes; you miss the Captain versus President’s Day McGurk 1-up; J. Soulsby d. J. Annual subs. due before play. even born then. ball much closer now!” “The Buloke Times”, Friday, May 21, 2021 — PAGE 15 The Buloke Times SPORTSPORT Est. 1875

Undefeated Leaders to Clash North-Central’s 2021 season returns to home-and-away fixtues tomor- row, with the competition’s two undefeated teams, Sea Lake-Nandaly and Wedderburn, clashing in the feature game of round 6. Between them, the Tigers The Royal Blues have hit a The depth of the Tigers’ and Redbacks contributed 16 brick wall, in terms of games line-up was clearly evident in members of North-Central’s won recently, while the Navy North-Central’s line-up last 22-man inter-league senior Blues, who started the season Saturday. team, as well as several in- slowly, have been gathering From the four Donnan volved in the under-18 game. momentum of late. brothers, to the likes of Billy At Sea Lake tomorrow, The ensuing battle at McInnes, Luke Martin, Will those close ties will be put to Donald’s Goff Letts Oval, Simpson, John Summerhayes, one side, as Wedderburn (four promises to be another en- Jack Poulton and the ever- wins and a draw) attempts to thralling encounter. green Ryan O’Sullivan, Sea do what no other team has Boort, one of the big im- Lake-Nandaly has a wealth of been able to achieve since provers this seasson, will be strength and experience. round 12, 2019, when the tested by an injury-ravaged And adding to these Tigers (currently five wins) St. Arnaud, which continues strengths, Thomas Cox, Flynn last experienced defeat, at the to find a way to challenge McGarry and the as yet un- hands of Birchip-Watchem. most oppositions, without tried Ben Daniels and Angus And as luck would have it gaining the appropriate re- Collins, represent the next for the Tigers, the game will wards. generation of talented foot- be contested on their home And at Birchip’s George ballers within the club’s deck, at Sea Lake. Catwright Oval, the Bulls ranks. The outcome will give a front up to arch rival, Wyche- Wedderburn might have good indication as to where proof-Narraport. snuck under the guard of the two sit in the pecking some this early this season, Test for Tigers but not any longer, a very pro- • Brought down by Jackson McEwen’s tackle, North-Central’s John Summerhayes looks to order of North-Central foot- Sea Lake-Nandaly has car- ductive pre-season recruiting feed off a handball during Saturday’s inter-league clash at Sea Lake. Closing in from the ball this year. ried all before it over the first campaign bringing plenty of left is Sunraysia’s Brad Vallance. John will be back in yellow and black tomorrow, as the Donald and Charlton also five rounds of 2021, and must new talented to its ranks, in- Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers take on Wedderburn’s Redbacks find themselves pitted against be considered favourite to cluding Jorden Rosengren, each other in a crucial clash overcome a determined Wed- Mitchell McEwen, Hamish the midfield, through Daniel Can Demons Wycheproof-Narraport for both. derburn. Winter Irving, in support of Venditti, Rian Mcgough and Upset Bulls? must somehow corral the home-grown talents, Jordan Ross Young. The re-developed George Bulls, through its midfielders Hargreaves, Will Holt, Tom Possibly the biggest im- Cartwright Oval should prove George Turner, Hadrian Prest, Campbell, Luke Holt and provement from recent to be a happy hunting ground Adal Zuk, James Coatsworth Isaac Holt. weeks, however, must come for Trevor Ryan and his Bulls and Sam Turner, and rely on Opposing coaches Joel in front of goal. Converting tomorrow, when they take on key defenders Boe Bish, Donnan (Sea Lake-Nandaly) opportunities into goals has near neighbour, Wycheproof- Trevor Rumbold and Spencer and Danny Benaim (Wedder- not been a feature of Donald’s Narraport. Allan to curtail the goal kick- burn) worked closely last game, but if Seamus Young In addition to the excep- ing output of their opponents. (By “Ivor Hooke”) and Brendan Goss can hit the Satur day in their endeavours tional talents of Nathan Gor- The Demons will also need The Monthly Medal was played at Donald last to orchestrate a win for North- target on a regular basis, the don, Lachlan Ryan and Dale Royal Blues’ chances will im- their own forwards, led by weekend, with nineteen men participating over Central. Tomorrow they will Hinkley, Birchip-Watchem is Lachlan Allison and Corey be plotting each other’s prove significantly. blessed with a good spread of the two days. Donald by 18 points. Jones, to compile a competi- downfall, in what promises to strong competitors, including tive score, to apply score- The winner of the Monthly much confusion. Matt Clark be a high pressure test of Magpies to Fly High? Stefan Pye, Riley Hogan, Sam board pressure, as well as the Medal, sponsored by Donald hit his second shot on eigh- Boort’s run of success strength, stamina and skill. Simmons and Jacob Christie, physical variety, to the oppo- Motorcycles,with a very good teen 30 metres to get on the came to a halt against Charl- The Tigers haven’t been combined with several excit- sition. score of 82-14-net 68, was scrape. That is one long drive. fully extended in their two ton, which overran the Mag- ing young and talented Robert Male. Runner-up, on a Another Clark, as in Luke, most recent outings, so Joel pies in the latter stages of the players, including Will Shea- At home, Birchip-Watchem countback, also with a fine is known to hit a long ball and his other team leaders round 5 encounter. han, who stepped up when should prove very difficult to score, Matt Clarke, 77-9, 68. also, but on the eighteenth his will be eager for a close con- Boort has the fire power to North-Central really needed overcome, with a 5 to 6 goal Peter Kelly-sponsored Pies drive abruptly stopped when test tomorrow. overcome St. Arnaud in Cody him last Saturday. margin favouring the Bulls. Putting winner, with a very it hit a tree, which allowed his Tigers by 15 points Gunn, Braeden Deary and economical 22 putts, was three older partners the plea- Must Win for Will Perryman, together with Brad Payne. sure of out driving him for midfield grunt provided by Birchip Golf Donald Steel birdie on once. Royal Blues Ben Knight, Matt Chisari, eighteen, Matt Clarke. Another player had two Heading into the new sea- Angus Trethowan and ruck- Sunday Trollope, Sue Noonan and Donald Mechanical and clean misses in a row. Bad son, Donald was delighted man Sam Dewar, while the Seven men played a Sta- Sue Davis. Tyre Service nearest the pin luck, Max. with the potential of its new- Keiren Wilson and Brodie bleford event at Birchip. on the fourteenth, Matt Heres a good statistic that look team, which boasted a Leonard-Shannon-led defence John Wegner had a day out bevy of talented recruits. Wednesday Clarke; Community Bank was given to me: A recent looks capable of limiting the with 39 points. Seven players played a Currently sitting in fifth Donald sixteenth, Bill Liv- study found that the average Saints’ scoring opportunities. Stableford round on Wednes- place, with just one win, Next best was Rodney ingston. golfer walks about 900 miles That having been said, day. The weather was perfect coach Rohan Brown will be Bennett with 32 points. Dad’s Army on Thursday, a year. Another study found stopping St. Arnaud, once it for golf. Taking advantage of looking for a much improved Nearest the pin on the 7th. May 13: The winner was golfers drink, on average 22 gets a run up, through the fleet the conditions, Neil Slocombe team performance, which is a was Cameron Bennett; on the Luke Kelly with 28 points, on gallons of alcohol a year, footed brigade led by Nick had a whopping 42 points, must against a confidence- 11th., John Wegner; and the a countback from Leon Mann, which means, on average, Baldwin and Mitch Birthisel, edging out his sister, Sue boosted Charlton. 17th., Rodney Bennett, who 28. golfers get about 41 miles to together with Conlan Gunn Davis, who had 39 points. The Navy Blues have sev- also won best second shot on the gallon. Kind of makes you and Billy Lovel feeding off Good rounds by both players! Heard at proud. I almost feel like a eral key players in great form, opportunities created by Will the third. the Nineteenth hybrid. including Rhys Thompson in Bertalli in the ruck, can be al- Nearest the pin on the 7th. A couple of players got a Coming Events attack, Angus McKenzie, most impossible to stop. Monday went to Carolyn Reid, the Tom Finlay, Ben Roberts and bit confused with the scoring This weekend will be a Quick ball movement, to Congratulations to the pen- 11th. to Neil Slocombe, and Ben Walklate in and around format, no score recorded. two person Ambrose event, give forwards a one-out op- nant team on its win. There the 17th to Lyn Boyle. The the midfield, while Dean One forgot it was a stroke with draw for partner when portunity, is the essense of the was much jubilation as it has best second shot on the third McKay is back to his negating event, and another was so dis- you enter. Saints’ game, and the Mag- been a long time since the last went to Steve Clifford. best in defence. gusted with his golf that he Also a reminder that Veterans’ pies will need to be right on win, which was in 1969. If the Royal Blues are to The Gymkhana has been went home after nine holes. golf will be held at Birchip on their game, from start to Well done to the team of succeed, they need to generate rescheduled to Monday, as- It must have been some- Tuesday, May 25, 9.30 a.m. finish. Heather Hogan, Leonie Box- plenty of opportunities out of semble at 10 a.m., for a 10.30 thing in the air that caused so for 10 o’clock hit off. Boort by 8 points. all, Sandra Mott, Maureen hit off. PAGE 16 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, May 21, 2021