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Published Tuesdays and Fridays PRICE (inc. G.S.T.) $2 PP331336/0000 1 Friday, April 16, 2021 For the Shire of Buloke, and the districts of Birchip, Charlton, Donald, St. Arnaud, Watchem and Wycheproof Teddywaddy RFB Service Recognised (By Jenny Pollard) The presentation of the CFA National Medal was made to long-term Teddywaddy Rural Fire Brigade member, John Powell last weekend for his service to the organization covering almost 60 years.

The Medal, amongst the advice as transformations Captain, Tim Giles, had the CFA’s highest accolades, is took place. pleasure of presenting the awarded only when a candi- Additional roles have in- Medal at the brigade’s AGM date meets a range of criteria, cluded secretary (2002- 2014), and social day held at the sta- including diligent long service along with VFBV delegate tion last Sunday. to the community in hazardous from 2006-2014. Emphasizing that long circumstances, including in As the 2011 floods un- service alone is not the pre- times of emergency. folded, John was actively requisite for a National John’s involvement has engaged in the initial evacu- Medal, Commander Illman shown not only dedication to ation of Charlton, undertak- read out the preamble which his own brigade and wider ing rescues as the perilous accompanies the presenta- community, but also to sup- conditions intensified. tion, along with the details of porting others, taking part in Encouraged to be in- the award’s symbology and numerous strikes teams over volved in the fire service the presentation of clasps the years in the wake of ex- from an early age, John’s re- signifying additional 10 treme fire events. liable presence has been the years of service. A candidate Joining the CFA in 1961, mainstay of Teddywaddy over must have given at least 15 John held the position of the years, leading to support years of service to be eligi- Captain at Teddywaddy for and encouragement for suc- ble. seventeen years (1985-2002), ceeding leadership teams. In a modest response, guiding the brigade through District 18 Commander, John acknowledged his ap- • CFA District 18 Commander, Paul Illman (left) congratulates Teddywaddy RFB member, peaks and troughs of opera- Paul Illman, along with preciation for the honour as John Powell, on the receival of the National Medal, as brigade Captain, Tim Giles (right) tion, and providing sound current Teddywaddy RFB • Continued on page 2. looks on.

• Left to right: Maid of Honour, Jenna Watts, with a mass of McConvilles, Matilda, Toby, Clementine, Carly, Luke, Finley, Harriet, Sebastian and William McConville. McConvilles On the March

Two families were lovingly united at the Donald Angling Club on What better backdrop than of “family” throughout the the remaining flower girls, April 5, when Tobias McConville FINALLY took Kalliopi Makryllos to the setting sun over a pretty whole afternoon, with the Toby and Carly’s daughters, little lake? bridal party made up almost Harriet, Matilda and Clemen- be his wife. What better welcoming entirely of family members, tine, playfully exploring their Toby McConville met The long-awaited wed- If a country-style wed- for visitors than to be in the and Uncle Chris Mulherin, surrounds during the cere- Kalliopi (Carly) in the army, ding was held on the bank of ding is what you’re looking company of the extended Uniting Minister, joining the mony. and the unlikely pair went on Lake Foletti at sunset, and for, why not get married in McCon ville clan? couple in the sight of God. Toby was attended by his to be a perfect match, raising was very well attended by the country? Particularly in Guests enjoyed the shade Carly’s best friend, Maid brothers, Luke, Sebastian, four beautiful children to- family and friends from near Toby’s case, his home town during the ceremony, and of Honour, Jenna Watts, had and Will, and his son Finley gether over 13 years. and far. of Donald. caught on to the strong sense her work cut out for her with • Continued on page 2. community of Maningrita (Arnhem Land), he has re- A Buloke Boy Takes turned to Canberra as the Indigenous Marathon Foun- on a Challenge dation’s head coach for its major project. Back in 2016, the “Times” reported the death of FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2021 The Foundation usually recruits and trains 12 Frank Tuck, over the border in Corowa NSW. He was young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and famous in this area for coaching the team which won The past has its own significance. But readers have women from across the country for the New York City the country football championship in 1974. put it to us that there should be more stories about the Marathon, the biggest in the world. Overseas travel re- As reported previously, the North Central Football children of history-shapers in the Buloke region. strictions caused by the corona virus mean that a group of 12 will be taken by Damian to Alice Springs on Octo- League side, strengthened by its Mallee League mem- So here’s a start: with Frank’s son, Damian Tuck, ber 23, 2021, for the race, to be held in Simpson’s Gap. bers, made history by beating the fancied Hampden who is now making a name for himself in quite a dif- League in the final. ferent sport. Damian took his father back to Birchip before his Before that, Frank was well-known wherever Aus- Damian was born in Birchip, and lived there for the death. Characteristically, the first thing Damian mentions tralian football was played, as captain of the Colling- first 16 years of his life. He played junior football with among his favourite things is his mother, Joyce, who wood club, and a key member of the club’s most Birchip. turns 90 this year in Corowa. (During her years in famous half-back line. The “Canberra Weekly”, in its issue of March 11 Birchip, Joyce served as a Councillor of the local shire.) He worked at Birchip’s butcher’s shop, before 2021, devotes to him a full colour page in the series Though obviously conscious of the reputation he moving back to Corowa with the family. Frank Tuck “My Favourite Things”. is upholding, Damian appears as a prime example of was also a name known in country cricket, once scoring The publication reports that, after a lifetime in the local youth who strive to ensure that there is equity in 263 not out over two days for Birchip in a final. public service and a stint in the remote Northern Territory diversity in this country.

Teddywaddy RFB Service Recognised McConvilles On the March • Continued from page 1. • Continued from page 1. by McConville hospitality; brigade members offered their looking just as dapper as the open arms and open bar. congratulations. big boys in their suits and get- Interspersed with more Other Awards ting up to as much mischief as food and drink, were speeches Other service awards were his sisters. and dinner catered by Pele- also presented on the day to Carly was radiant, embrac- grino’s from Wycheproof. And attending members including ing her new “country side” in as the sun finally gave up, the the following: a gorgeous vintage-style, off- vintage party lights came on, 5 Year Award: Bryan Ped- the-shoulder gown, cowboy creating just the right atmo- ersen, Mary-Anne Pollard; 10 boots, and later in the cooler sphere for dancing; the band Year Award: Leanne Rose; 15 evening, a bedazzled denim playing an incredible mix of jacket with “Mrs McConville” Year Award: Annette Giles, Australian music. sparkling from the back. Jenny Pollard; 20 Year Other guests settled into The ceremony was con- Award: Clinton Riley; 35 conversations; catching up on ducted beautifully, with Year Award: Andrew Peverill; old friendships and making prayers and blessings made 40 Year Award: Brendan new ones. Long after formal over the couple and Bible Byrne, Gary Pollard; 50 Year speeches were wrapped up, verses shared. A hearty cheer Award: Stuart Giles, Len there was one McConville went up when the announce- Storey; 65 Year Award: Reg still making one. ment finally came, “husband Pollard. “I’m bursting” said a beam- and wife”. Covering the formalities ing father-of-the-groom. “How Guests didn’t have to travel of the AGM, elections re- good is this?” far for the reception, with in- tained the current Leadership The whole night couldn’t structions, “Pick up a chair Team comprising Captain, have been better summed up. and move it to a table! We’ll Tim Giles; 1st. Lieutenant Al- Congratulations Toby and be back!” The bridal party was ister Riley, 2nd. Lieutenant, Carly; may many more happy whisked away for photographs Gary Pollard; 3rd. Lieutenant, years be laid out at your feet while guests were entertained Brad Riley; 4th. Lieutenant, for you and your family. Clinton Riley; secretary/trea- surer, Bryan Pedersen; VFBV/Group Delegates, Tim Giles and Andrew Peverill. Biggest Morning Tea: Members then had the op- portunity to socialize over a Raffle for a Cause long lunch and catch up on news from the extended • Keeping a tradition in the family – three generations of Pollards are pictured with their (By Lucy Dean) period of lockdown resulting service awards, left to right, Gary Pollard (40 year award) with his daughter, Mary-Anne “We are Australia's leading cancer charity, from the pandemic. (5 year award), and Reg Pollard (father and grandfather) with his 65 year award. and we work across every aspect of every cancer.

“Every day, we support Donald’s Family Butcher, people impacted by cancer Donald Pharmacy and Woods when they need it most, speak St Café. out on behalf of the commu- Between now and April nity on cancer issues, em- 30, you can buy as many power people to reduce their raffle tickets as you like. They cancer risk, and find new are $2 each, and all money ways to better detect and treat raised will be going to the cancer.” — Cancer Council. Cancer Council. You can buy You might have seen al- a tickets instore at the busi- ready some yellow containers ness mentioned above, online around in some stores in town and by seeing me on April 30. and not quite know what they You can find how to purchase are for. them online on the Donald’s This year, I’m doing The Biggest Morning Tea Face- Biggest Morning Tea for the book page. Cancer Council once more, On April 30 you can find but because of COVID re- me outside the Donald Post strictions still being in place Office from 9.30 a.m. selling for events I have decided to raffle tickets, as well as cookies do it a bit differently. I’ve de- kindly donated by Mel and cided to throw a raffle for this Co Cookies. So you can still amazing cause with support enjoy a morning or arvo of the local businesses donat- cuppa with a cookie, knowing ing vouchers for the prize that revenue from the ticket winners, there will be 6 win- and cookie goes towards help- ners. ing the Cancer Council with First place will receive 5 the amazing work it does. vouchers, second and third On May 1, I will be doing place will receive 4 vouchers, a Facebook Live on the fourth and fifth place will re- Donald's Biggest Morning • Award recipients, plus brigade Captain, are pictured following the formalities. (Not all members eligible for awards were ceive 3 vouchers, and sixth Tea Facebook Page to draw in attendance.) Back row, left to right, District 18 Commander, Paul Illman, Clinton Riley, Gary Pollard, Reg Pollard, Len place will receive 2 vouchers. the 6 winners. Each winner Storey, Mary-Anne Pollard. Front: Tim Giles, Andrew Peverill, Stuart Giles, Annette Giles, Bryan Pedersen. (Recipients You can find these yellow will be contacted the same not pictured, Brendan Byrne, John Powell, Leanne Rose, Jenny Pollard). containers at Spud’s Cafe, day as the raffle draw. PAGE 2 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 16, 2021. Creative Arts and Home Industries Exhibition East Wimmera CWA Group will showcase its talents in Creative Arts and Home Industries at the St. Arnaud Town Hall. Doors will be open for to the extra time members Wimmera won a Home Indus- visitors on Friday, May 7, at have had to make their hand- tries Table Award and Bealiba 10 a.m., with the official craft articles, and having to Junior Members won the opening by Councillor Tony stay home during 2020. Juniors’ Trophy, as well as Driscoll at 11 a.m.. The doors Stuart Mill and Kara, St. Jess Hodder, a Marnoo will be closed at 4 p.m. on Fri- Arnaud branches will host the Branch member, winning the day and reopen on Saturday, event. The $10 entry fee in- State Photography Shield, May 8, at 10 a.m. until 2. p.m.. cludes a morning or afternoon you will not be disappointed This biennial event had to tea. Additional servings may by the creative skills and tal- be postponed in 2020 due to be purchased for $5. ents on display. Covid restrictions. Some re- Cheryl Kemp, the current The best State photogra- strictions still apply but the Group president, said any of phy shots feature in the CWA event is able to be held. the bulging three hampers to calendar, which may be pur- Cherie Duncan, Group be raffled at the cost of $1 per chased through head office. Craft secretary, said there will ticket, would be lovely to win. Some CWA merchandise will be many more items on dis- Considering that, at the last be available to buy during the play from past exhibitions due State CWA Exhibition, East exhibition.

• 2018 East Wimmera CWA Group Creative Arts and Home Industries Exhibition, last held in Birchip, hosted by Wirrim CWA Branch. Once CWA members bourne Show later in the year. ganisation, which just had its finish making their creative Some will be knitting blan- 93rd. birthday anniversary, handcraft items and cook for kets, beanies for adults and please contact your local branch this event, many will be premature babies. Most CWA or go to cwaofvic.org.au and sewing pot holders and knit- members keep themselves busy, follow the prompts. ting dish cloths for the CWA helping others in some way. All Branch members wel- Show bags which will be If you would like to know come and encourage you to available at the Royal Mel- more about this amazing or- attend this event.

• Flavours of Australia, State Exhibition, 2019. Fight is On Against Breast Screening Cuts Ripon residents are encouraged to sign up and pressure the State Government to reverse its cuts to Victoria’s breast screening services. Member for Ripon, Louise “No Victorian woman should reverse these cruel funding Riordann Staley, says there has been an be subjected to Labor’s fund- cuts.” alarming reduction in breast ing cuts to women’s health. The campaign to have screenings due to ongoing “These decisions of the 29,000 Victorians sign up and lockdowns, and Andrews Labor Government put the call on the Labor Government Labor Government funding lives of women at risk. The to reverse its cuts to breast cuts over the past year. women of Ripon, and the screening services and Fueels “The Labor Government women of Victoria, deserve women’s health is now open. has cruelly cut funding to Vic- much better. toria’s Health Protection ser- Ripon residents can visit vices, which covers breast “I call on the Labor WomensHealthVIC.com to screening, in order to patch up Government to immediately lodge their support. Open their funding blowouts on a range of major projects,” Ms Staley said. “Health protection funding was cut before the COVID-19 pandemic. Then those cuts Dayy were combined with Daniel Andrews’s mismanagement of contact tracing and hotel 9am – 4pm, Friday 23 April quarantine, leading to lock- bring you downs. As a result, 49,000 Join us for a FREEE community barbeque to mark Victorians who would ordi- narily be scheduled for breast the opening of thet Riordan Fuels Birchip 24/7 screening were not able to do self-serve diesel tank. so.” At the recent Public Ac- counts and Estimates hearings, Enter on the day to WIN a new Fuelcco State Government officials lue d aa vank,e tt400L u tt400L vank,e lued aa t $1,650 pluss GSTT.. confirmed that top-up funding WIN!W had only been provided for an additional 20,000 breast screens, meaning a shortfall of 29,000. “That’s 29,000 Victorian women who may miss out on an early diagnosis and miss receiving life-saving treat- ment for breast cancer,” said Ms Staley. “Incompetence in hotel quarantine and contact tracing riiordanfuels.com.au only compounded this prob- lem, leaving at least 29,000 Victorians exposed. “The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 16, 2021 — PAGE 3

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PAGE 4 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 16, 2021. CHURCH NOTICES Birchip Playgroup Donald 2000 will be holding a send off for Joan & Leigh Hardingham UNITING CHURCH ANGLICAN Term 2 starts Friday, April 23 at the DONALD GOLF/BOWLS CLUB (North Central Living “Parish of 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Waters Cluster) Charlton-Donald”

Monday, April 19, 2021 Birchip, 10 a.m. Playgroup will now be held every Friday at Enquiries: Rev’d Judi Bird 7 p.m. start. Donald, 10 a.m., internet 0435 593 395 St. Mary’s Primary School for ages 0-5. Service. $5 per person, Friday Wycheproof, 10 a.m. Planned activities each week. All welcome! drinks at bar prices. St. Paul’s Birchip 5 p.m. Contact Number: 5497 1033. Sunday RSVP to secretary Daryl on DISTRICT CATHOLIC St. George’s, Donald, 11 a.m. 0427 194 422 or via CHURCHES St. Martin’s, Charlton, 1 p.m. Donald 2000 on Facebook Holy Trinity, W’burn, 3 p.m. Is seeking a “East Wimmera Parish” Head Coach Birchip 8.30 a.m. for the 2021 season Boort (SAWC) 9.30 a.m. An advert. in “The Buloke Times” Charlton (Sat.) 7.00 p.m. can cost as little as $10, and For Head Coach Policy and Head Coach Expression of DENTURE CLINIC Donald 10.30 a.m. up to 5,000 readers will see it. Interest please email [email protected] EWHS Charlton Clinic is NOW OPEN Fr. Gerry Prunty contact Kalon Green 0447013533, Brenna Green Clinic Dates: 0419 247 779 Printed and published for the propri- 0427726140 or find the form in the Facebook group Monday’s, May 3 & 17 and June 7 & 21. Parish Co-ordinator etors by Robin Letts, at the office of or on TeamApp. MUST PHONE FIRST - 5033 1788 – Noeline Hogan: 0476 617 976 “The Buloke Times”, 6 McCulloch Street, Donald. Head Coach Expression of interest forms are All COVID-19 protocols to be followed. due in by 5p.m. Thursday, April 22 to [email protected] Ask about our pensioner scheme eligibilty. Donnellon’s

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“The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 16, 2021 — PAGE 5 Helicopter Survey on Cash for Cans The State Government’s new container deposit scheme (CDS), set to start in 2023, will maximise the return of used drink cans, bottles and Victoria’s Game Ducks cartons for recycling, and reduce Victoria’s litter by up to half.

A pilot aerial survey to estimate the total number of game ducks in Minister for Energy, Envi- tainer collection points to der process after the legisla- ronment and Climate Change raise extra funds. tion has been approved by Victoria was released last week by the Game Management Authority. Lily D’Ambrosio, this week Opportunities parliament. The aerial survey found an species of waterbirds on up to been made to the previously announced the final design of The scheme will create The Government will also estimated total population of 2,000 wetlands. announced 2021 duck season the scheme, which was sup- new economic opportunities ensure materials collected almost 2.5 million game The new helicopter survey arrangements. This includes ported by 85 per cent of par- and jobs, with responsibilities through the scheme are sold ducks, giving a more detailed is the largest and most com- increasing the bag limit from ticipants during public for running the scheme split on the broad market to inter- understanding of the number prehensive aerial survey of two to five game ducks per consultations. between a scheme coordinator ested parties for remanufac- of game ducks in the state. game ducks undertaken in day and removing the geo- People will be able to re- and network operators. This turing in Victoria. This number is much higher Victoria, and the first time graphic restriction on hunting turn cans, bottles and cartons model was chosen following The government will con- than previous methodologies that an accurate estimate of teal species. Other details for at various locations including detailed analysis of schemes tinue to work closely with the have indicated, and means the total number of game the 2021 season remain the shopping centres, drive through operating internationally and beverage and recycling indus- that the sustainable harvest ducks has been possible. same. collection depots, mobile drop interstate to make sure Victoria tries and the community and off points for events and com- has the best possible CDS. charity sector as the legisla- level can be increased. Other surveys have provided The 2021 season will start munity festivals. Contracts for the roles of tion is developed to make sure an index of abundance show- on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, Charity, community, and scheme co-ordinator and Net- that everyone can participate The aerial survey was con- ing trends over time rather and will last 20 days, closing sports groups will also have work operators will be fairly and benefit from the ducted by experienced than a total estimate. 30 minutes after sunset on the option of operating con- awarded through an open ten- scheme. wildlife consultants, counting The aerial survey was con- Monday, June 14, 2021. the number of game ducks ducted in November 2020 as from a helicopter, on over 650 a pilot study to test the effec- Hunting start times will be delayed until 8 a.m. for the waterbodies including wet- tiveness of a new monitoring first five days of the season lands and farm dams. Satel- program design. from Wednesday, May 26, to Veteran Suicide lite imagery was then used to Sunday, May 30 inclusive. determine the amount of Evaluation water in the landscape and the An evaluation of the mon- As in previous years, the actual number of ducks itoring program, conducted GMA will continue to moni- Royal Commission counted was then multiplied by the Arthur Rylah Institute tor conditions in the lead up to to estimate the total number for Environmental Research, and during the season. Where A Royal Commission into veteran suicide will help change lives for ex- of ducks present at that time. has found that the aerial sur- warranted, wetlands may be servicemen and women. vey is an effective way of closed to hunting to protect Previous Count counting ducks – providing concentrations of rare threat- The Victorian Liberal Nationals Nine veterans lost their national commissioner. While Prior to this, the Eastern critical data to ensure that ened species. have announced support for a lives to suicide in October and the Liberal Nationals support Australian Waterbird Survey duck season arrangements re- The GMA and partner national Royal Commission November of last year alone, the ongoing oversight such a has been used for setting duck main sustainable. agencies, including Victoria today, backing growing calls while in the first three months position would provide, it is season arrangements for It is envisaged that this Police, will be patrolling both from RSL Victoria and the of 2021, 13 veterans have clear the veteran community nearly 40 years, but it only es- new monitoring program will public lands and private prop- veteran community to take ac- tragically taken their own is seeking a Royal Commis- timates from a proportion of inform adaptive harvest erties to ensure compliance tion. lives. Each life lost is one too sion as a starting point, which the total population. A team of manage-ment – delivering on with hunting, animal welfare “A harrowing number of many. is worth supporting. researchers fly in a fixed- a key action in the Victorian and public safety laws. our ex-servicemen and women The Federal Coalition Govern- “A Royal Commission is wing aircraft along ten survey Govern-ment’s Sustainable For more information, on the lose their life to suicide every ment recently announced a our highest form of indepen- bands stretching from central Hunting Action Plan. aerial survey report and changes year. Since 2001, it’s taken at dent inquiry, and it is this pro- Queensland down to southern With this new data now to 2021 duck season arrange- least 500 lives,” said Member cess that will give the veteran Victoria, counting over 50 available, modifications have ments visit gma.vic.gov.au for Ripon, Louise Staley. community the confidence to Bulls’ Under-16s come forward and share expe- riences and challenges,” said at St. Arnaud Ms Staley. Birchip-Watchem’s “We must do more to sup- under 16 team took to the port those who have served The Ettamogah Pub Mob field after 19 months, in cold our nation, with an approach and blustery conditions at that delivers the intervention © Southern Equity St. Arnaud. people need when they reach Inv Trust 2014. The Bulls welcomed back crisis point and in the years Jade Kahakura after several www.ettamogah.com years, and he made an immedi- before they are at their most ate impact on the game. Ty vulnerable. Colbert and Will Marks led “As a community in Ripon from the front for the Bulls, and as a nation, we must hon- kicking 3 goals between them. our those who have honoured The young Bulls, who had us with their service. A Royal missed their first year of under- Commission into veteran sui- 16 football, adapted well to the cide is a vital first step in pro- step up to Under 16 footy, with viding the support our Connor Boyle, Connor Lee, ex-servicemen and ex-ser- Jeswin Daniels kicking goals, and Josh Woods, Austin Dean vicewomen sorely need and and Connor Lee appearing in deserve. the Bulls’ best. “A Royal Commission is The scoreboard didn’t re- the first step in this process. flect the closeness of the con- By conducting this process at test, as the game was a good the Federal level, we can en- example of two junior teams sure an approach that consid- trying hard and displaying ers the stories of all veterans some good skills. – regardless of where they are St Arnaud played some from – and lays the founda- good passages of play, moving the ball quickly, and Tom tions for a consistent response Myers was leading the way, but across the nation to this criti- the Bulls backline held up well cally important issue. under the pressure, and “We can’t afford to delay. thwarted much of the Saints’ Because one life lost is one slick movement, with Jake Fac- too many.” cin, Tate Knights and Riley Hogan impressing coach Jarrod Tyler. After a hard fought battle, Birchip-Watchem 8.9 (57) pre- Your Blood is vailed over St Arnaud 3.3 (21). Goals for Birchip-Watchem: Worth Bottling C. Boyle 2, T. Colbert 2, C. If you are visiting Ballarat Lee, J. Daniel, W. Marks and L. or Bendigo and have a bit Randall of time to spare, a trip to For St Arnaud: T. Myers 2, the Blood Bank would be a R. Bigmore. very rewarding experience. Best for Birchip-Watchem: T. Colbert, W. Marks, J. Kahakura, J. You will need to book, by Woods, A. Dean and C. Lee. phoning 13 14 95. For St Arnaud: T. Myers, D. Australian Red Cross Johnstone, J. Arbuckle, T. An- BLOOD SERVICE “The way they presented us with th’ cup I get the feeling it wasn’t our turn to win!” derson and T. Scarce. PAGE 6 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 16, 2021. Hospital Petition Launched Government Amends The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy, is urging residents to have their say about a proposed amalgamation between Wimmera Health 2021 Duck Season Care Group and Ballarat Health Services. Ms Kealy has launched a to listen to local people and Funding Model The Victorian Government has announced an amendment to the 2021 petition against the move after understand the overwhelming “The State Government Victorian Duck Season. the Minister for Health de- consensus that people want to must address the funding It’s believed this an- millions of dollars duck hunt- clined an invitation to visit keep their health services model for public hospitals and nouncement has been made ing provides to regional Vic- Horsham to hear first-hand local, and do not want their inject the capital funding following a review of the data toria. Duck hunters have the community’s concerns local hospital to merge with needed to give staff at the used by the Game Manage- experienced consistent modi- about the proposed amalga- Ballarat.” Wimmera Health Care Group ment Authority to prepare its fied seasons over recent years, mation. the infrastructure that they recommendation to the Victo- with little to no data shown by need to support the highly “My office continues to be Not the Solution rian Government in Decem- the government to back its de- qualified staff to do their job inundated with emails and Ms Kealy said whether the ber, 2019. cision. the best way they can. phone calls from local resi- problem was funding, infras- Jeff Bourman, MP, from “This announcement “The minister must come dents about this issue, with tructure, insufficient clinical the Shooters, Fishers and proves all along that the sea- to Horsham to listen to the 100 per cent of these against staff and specialists or recruit- Farmers Party, said, “Today’s son should have been a full concerns of Wimmera people the proposed amalgamation,” ment, amalgamation was not announcement from the GMA season with a full bag. Every and put an immediate end to Ms Kealy said. the solution. increasing the bag limit from other state saw an increase in Labor’s coordinated statewide As a result of this motion two to five and the lifting of its season, or cull quotas in “The primary concern is actions to amalgamate coun- passing, the Victorian Gov- “Locals are smart enough the restrictions on teal, the case of NSW.” that amalgamation will lead to try hospitals.” ern-ment has agreed to table to see that promises of more demonstrates that there is in- significant job losses and a Ms Kealy is urging all in Parliament, all documents services, more doctors, more deed something wrong with Studies loss of local control over ser- local residents to sign the pe- relating to the determination money and better infrastruc- the ‘science’ being used to de- Every year studies of habi- vices that residents have tition, which is available at a of the 2021 Victorian Duck ture can be achieved without termine the annual duck sea- tat, waterfowl numbers and fought for and raised money number of retail outlets in season. having to hand control of our son. climate are conducted by the for over many decades. hospital to Ballarat,” she said. Horsham, or by visiting Ms Game Management Authority “It shows that we really do Mr Bourman finished “While the minister is say- Kealy’s electoral office at 114 with recommendations re- need to see all the documen- with: “If a simple data driven ing it is not a political deci- “All of these problems can Firebrace Street, Horsham. garding any changes to the tation used to determine this process, like the recommen- sion, we know that amalga- only be fixed by intervention Businesses wanting to year’s season length and bag year’s season to find out what dation of a duck season, can mations are happening across through government policy have the petition available for limit formulated and sent to went wrong. be so off-target, something the state, and that it is Labor and funding that supports customers to sign are encour- the Government. Tourism needs to change. I look for- government policy to amalga- rural and regional hospitals aged to contact Ms Kealy’s Mr Bourman, was success- At a time when regional ward to reviewing all docu- mate country health services. and their local communities, electoral office on (03) ful in passing a documents not their amalgamation into 53820097, or email Victoria desperately needs motion on the 2021 duck sea- mentation relating to the “It is critical that the large hospitals located hun- [email protected]. money from tourism, limiting son in the Victorian Upper season as part of my docu- minister comes to Horsham dreds of kilometres away. gov.au. the season will also limit the House. ments motion.” Coffey Coaches Bulls’ Reserves Birchip-Watchem reserves will be coached by Shan Coffey in 2021, a position he has held once before way back in 2003. That year the Bulls twos serves B&Fs in his career, is a St. Arnaud to kick its first were runners-up, and Coffey handy asset to have waiting in goal through Beau Knight. will be keen to go one better the wings. Luke Fowler and Darcy Reid after an 18-year hiatus. De- Against St. Arnaud on Sat- responded with behinds for spite completing the majority urday, the Coffey’s charges Birchip-Watchem, before an- of the pre-season, Coffey is started strongly. Ruckman other uncharacteristic set shot unlikely to pull on the boots, Brady Paley earned the first miss from Daniel Needs. An- given the plentiful playing clearance which led to a mark other one of the Bulls’ young- stocks he has at his disposal. and set shot for Nick Ryan. sters, Will Hogan, kicked his With the likelihood that some With a cool wind swirling team’s first goal of the second players will miss out on a run Ryan’s kick didn’t make the quarter after a strong mark. each week, competition for distance, but soon after, a For the remainder of the spots is sure to fierce. Never- strong tackle by Tadgh Lowry game, Birchip-Watchem theless, Coffey, who has won earned a holding the ball de- steadily increased its lead. three Birchip-Watchem re- cision and another set shot. Heath McNally left the field With his first kick in the with an injury in the third senior ranks, Lowry kicked a quarter which helped the Down the major. Bulls’ cause, allowing their The Saints rallied, guided midfielders to dominate. Hon- Middle? by their elder statesmen. ours were even between Nathan McNally may have Saints’ ruckman Jake Male Eight ladies played for the appearance of a Superules and Brady Paley, but on the • Left to right, Bailey Baxter, Patrick Hogan, Brady Paley, Jack Lee and Tom Brain listen the Clothes Bin Monthly participant, but his football ground the Bulls had the as- to instruction from coach Shan Coffey. Medal in a stableford event ability is still top shelf. Mc- cendancy. Jack Ryan was ex- on Wednesday, April 14. Nally and his brother Heath cellent, reading the play well Bulls ran out 39-point win- didn’t deter the lads, as they The forward line battled As the front nine holes are got busy in the middle and and combining good crumb- ners in what was a pleasing held their own throughout the hard all day to try to peg back closed until it rains, the scores earned some forward 50 en- ing with some strong marks start to their season. first quarter. Some solid work the lead that St. Arnaud began were a little down. Confusion tries for the home team. A around the ground. Jak Gold- Final scores: Birchip- in the forward line allowed to accumulate with Jack reigned with converting sta- long set shot from Jesse Wan- smith’s silky skills were a Watchem 10.10 (70) defeated Mac Lewis to kick the open- Knights, Ollie Cook and Sam bleford points using the back del sailed wide, before Daniel great asset to the visitors, with St. Arnaud 4.7 (31). ing goal of the season, and his Barber all battling valiantly nine twice, which added some Needs bizarrely chose to snap each of his possessions seem- Best for Birchip-Watchem: first of two for the game. It against their bigger oppo- laughter! the ball from straight in front ing to help his team. Jack Ryan (Nutrien Ag), Tariq became tougher as the game went nents. A huge “thank you” to and also missed. Moments St. Arnaud was restricted Gerardi (Bourke’s Butchers), on; however, encouraging words In the end though, the Sandra Harris for once again later the Bulls’ Jack Ryan also to four goals for the match, Jak Goldsmith (Birchip Hard- from coach Bourke rallied the Saints were a bit too strong, providing sponsorship with kicked a snap, but was suc- with Callum Goode defending ware), Brady Paley (Birchip troops to give their all. running out winners by 32 the monthly medal. This is a cessful from a much tighter well on Needs, and Riley Hotel), Joe O’Donnell (Com- Jeswin Daniel was elected points. wonderful gesture on San- angle. Doran as calm and competent mercial Hotel), Patrick Hogan captain and led from the front Final scores: St. Arnaud dra’s behalf, giving The Birchip-Watchem contin- as ever at full-back. Tariq (Birchip Motel). with dashing play and run 8.4 (52) d. Birchip-Watchem Clothes Bin Monthly Medal ued to attack and showed Gerardi held down centre- For St. Arnaud: Nathan across the ground finishing 3.2 (20). for so many years. Thank solid skills despite the tough half-back with aplomb, and McNally, Lochlan Flanagan, the game with a goal. Ruck- Goals for Birchip- you! conditions. An excellent pas- looks to be an excellent re- Heath McNally, Jake Male, man Seamus Doherty pro- Watchem: Mac Lewis 2, Winner: Margot Paynter sage of play saw Jak Gold- cruit as both an agronomist Jarryd Kell, Jack Walker. vided plenty of drive in the Jeswin Daniel. with 37 points. Runner-up: smith find Jack Ryan on a for the BCG and a footballer Under-13s middle of the ground, giving Jenny Leishman with 34 wing, who found Patrick for the Bulls. The young Bulls de- the calves first use of the ball. Best players: Jeswin points on a countback from Hogan at centre-half-forward, In the forward line scended on to Lord Nelson The defence gradually came Daniel (Noonan’s Tyres glass), Joyce Hollis. who found Jack Lee at full Birchip-Watchem shared the Park full of excitement for under more pressure, but Seamus Doherty (Sharp’s Debbie Burton was nearest forward who ran into an open goalkicking load, with Darcy their first game in over a year, many attacks were thwarted Bakery), Willow Ryan (BWFC the pin on Donald Mechanical goal and kicked truly. Reid kicking two in the with several making their debut by the backline including Catering Committee canteen and Tyre 14th and Donald Early in the second quarter second half and Alex Noonan, in club colours. Being a little Charlie Barber, Willow Ryan voucher), Mac Lewis (O’- Community Bank 16th. the Bulls turned the ball over Tom Brain and Nick Ryan undermanned and undersized and Kobe Hamilton, who will Donnell’s Café coaches’ Next week: Stroke putting! in their defensive 50, allowing also kicking majors. The compared to their opponents be better for the outing. chocolate). “The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 16, 2021 — PAGE 7 Hockey Hits Off at Charlton Minkey started the day off with plenty of new faces promising a bright future for the hockey club in years to come. Charlton and Wycheproof- Sam Olive (Charlton Bakery), Women won 4-0 after hit- Narraport combined teams to Lila Schofield (North West ting the field for the first time create a mixture of both on Ag), Amali Fitzpatrick since securing a premiership each side. It was a great game (Tormey’s IGA), and Tully in 2019. Two strokes were with all the kids proving very Bourke (Coaches’ Play of the awarded in the first half to keen to get in on the action. Day). Charlton, bringing some ex- Awards went to Tully Bourke citement, although no score and Ruby Wright (Fitz- Under-15s lost 2-9, with resulted from either. Wyche- patrick’s Transport), Finn goals from Brayden-Kane proof’s strong and skillful de- Schofield (Tormey’s IGA), Swallow and L-June Johnston. fence rejected countless and Connor Caine (Ladies’ It was a tough game, but the scoring opportunities. Quick Auxilliary). team fought hard until the passes between Kelly Wright, final whistle. Jess White and Trista Wright Under-12s won 1-0, thanks resulted in two goals from to Amali Fitzpatrick’s goal Goalie Annie Olive showed Xanthe Fitzpatrick, one from scoring. With a few first timers incredible skill, and stood her Bec Reid, and one from Trista taking the field, Sam Olive ground to save a goal when Wright. Awards went to Kelly was there to guide them with three Wycheproof players at- Wright (House to Home), Jess his ever-reliable defending. tacked at once. Awards were White (Signwise Solutions), Darcy Olive and Dash Riley given to B-K Swallow (Charl- Amy Campbell (Tormey’s were on the run, making great ton Bakery), Annie Olive (Rex IGA), Tessa Fitzpatrick leads all day, with Rhys Gahan community theatre), Will and (Coaches’ Play of the Day). and Tully Bourke supporting. Sam Olive (Ladies’ Auxil- Awards were given to Dash liary), and Annie Olive Men lost 0-6, with Wyche- Riley (Rex Community Theatre), (Coaches’ Play of the Day). proof’s age and experience

• Back on the hockey field together after 35 years, left to right, Wycheproof-Narraport’s Belinda Harrison, Claire Phyland and Sue-Anne Beattie. proving to be the winning his men’s debut and ran non- (Charlton Mensland), B-K combination. For Charlton, stop from whistle to whistle. Swallow (Wright’s carpentry Henry Bourke’s smart playing Goalie Matt Thompson suc- and digging), Bec Reid delivered the ball straight to cessfully defended two strokes (Ladies’ Auxilliary), and Matt brother Arthur Bourke high in awarded against him. Awards Thompson (Coaches’ Play of the attack. B-K Swallow made went to Angus Jablonka the Day). Check Your Heaters to Avoid Fire Risk As Victorians reach for their heaters to ward off the cold snap this weekend, and single-digit overnight temperatures next week, firefighters are urging people to be aware of the fire risks inside their homes. CFA Chief Officer Jason were the most common room plan-prepare/fires-in-the- Heffernan said autumn and of fire ignition for incidents home winter are the highest-risk pe- resulting in serious injury or Heating Safety Tips riods for residential fires in death,” C.O. Heffernan said. Ensure heaters are in- Victoria, due in part to the in- “Most of these lounge stalled, maintained and oper- creased use of home heating. room fires are caused by heat- ated according to Home heating includes ing systems too close to com- manufacturer’s instructions. open fires, wood heaters, bustibles. Turn off all heating de- fixed electrical and gas-pow- “Poorly maintained gas vices before leaving home or ered appliances and portable heaters could also cause going to sleep. electrical heaters or those that deadly carbon monoxide poi- Drying clothes and other • Brayden-Kane Swallow fights to retain the ball against Wycheproof-Narraport’s Keely use gas or kerosene. soning. items must be kept at least Allan, during the under-15 hockey game. Keeping an eye on procedings is umpire Corey “Many residential fires “There should be no one metre away from all heat- Harrison. that result in fatalities or seri- greater reason to have your ing. ous injuries start in lounge gas heater inspected and ser- Children must be super- and sleeping areas,” said C.O. viced than to ensure the safety vised near all types of heating. Heffernan. of loved ones. Maintain a safe distance be- “Many of these fires are “We have seen tragic con- tween children and heating. found to be caused by heating sequences of this in the past. For portable heating appli- systems, appliances and “Another dangerous mis- ances choose models that equipment. take people make is drying have automatic safety Precautions clothes near heaters and fire- switches that turn the heater “Remember to never leave places. Clothes should be kept off if tipped over. portable heaters and fire- at least one metre from the Keep portable electric places unattended and turn off heat source. heaters away from wet areas heaters before leaving the room. “Every household should to avoid the possibility of “Ensure fireplace embers consider their fire safety prac- electric shock. are extinguished before leav- tices and examine the poten- ing your house or going to tial risks around their home. Open Fire Safety Tips bed.” “We know that in the event Always use a fire screen in It is vital for all Victorians of a fire, a working smoke front of an open fire. to check their heaters to en- alarm can save lives. Smoke Ensure ashes are cold be- sure they are in good working alarms should be installed in fore discarding. condition. all sleeping and living areas Chimneys and flues should Ideally, gas heaters should and preferably be intercon- be cleaned annually. be professionally serviced nected so that if a fire starts in Keep wood and other com- every two years. one room that smoke alarm bustibles at least one metre On average, there are will go off and also sound all away from fire. around 3,000 house fires in other interconnected smoke Only burn dry, clean wood. Victoria each year and most alarms.” Brick chimneys and gas could be prevented by taking For more information on heaters should be checked be- simple precautions. how to prevent fires in your fore winter to prevent fires • Keely Allan was also one of Wycheproof-Narraport’s goal scorers, and is pictured hitting “Last year, CFA found that home, visit the CFA website and carbon monoxide poison- the ball past Charlton goalie, Annie Olive. the lounge and bedroom areas at https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/ ing. PAGE 8 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 16, 2021. Demon Diary: Netball News What a bizarre year 2020 was. One we will never forget – the year that never was. Apparently it is 512 days Charlton, with some great net- (apologies if anyone has been since we last played sport in ball for the first round of the missed.) the North-Central Netball 2021 season: • “A” grade coach, Nakia Association — a long time be- Nunn, spoke very well after tween drinks, so to speak. We • 13-&-Under “A” (coach the game. “Well done girls on welcome all new, old and pre- Suzanna Fawcett) had a great a great game,” she said. “Even sent players to our Demon start to the season with a very though we lost, you all played camp, and we wish you all the strong win over the Navy well considering it was the best and a big thank you for Blues. Won 36-0. Fantastic first time you all played to- being part of our club. start there, girls. Awards: gether.” The team should im- The club is led by Jess Tessa Sheahan (welcome back prove as the season continues. Turner for 2021, her first time Tessa) and Priya Coatsworth. • Here’s wishing junior as president. Also our new • 16-&-Under “A” (coach coach Suzanna Fawcett a club secretary is Larraine Suzanna Fawcett) had a ripper speedy recovery after her re- “Larry” Wight; thanks to her of a match and played a draw cent knee operation. As a valu- also for taking on the role. to kick off the season, 32-all. able player she will be sorely Thank you to all others (as Well done girls. Awards: missed on the court. previously advised) who have Louisa Coles and Matilda • Thank you to Suzi also taken on a role this year. Bish. Thompson, who filled in as There are many jobs • “C” grade (coach, TBC) score secretary for Suzanna on around the club that need to be tried hard, but was beaten by a Saturday. done on a weekly basis, so if stronger Charlton team. It is a • Great to see the young you have some spare time and great team on paper, and all girls playing senior netball: want to assist, please speak to the best for round 2. Final Paige Arnel, Hayley Mathe- any of the club members. score, 6-36. Awards: Grace son, Louisa Coles, Kate Roles include first aid officers, Taylor and Kayla Allen. Thompson, Matilda Bish, • “A” grade line-up. Standing, left to right, Tess Ringin, Tessa Botheras (welcome back, scorers, umpires and those as- • “B” grade (coach Jess Libby Thompson. Tessa), Hayley Matheson, Nakia Nunn (coach), Maddy Nadort, Stevie Bibby. Front: Paige sisting with setting up and Turner) played some great net- • Baby news: Huge con- Arnel, Sarah Barry, Holly Saul, Kasie Matheson. packing up on the home ball, but was not consistent gratulations to Ben and matches. All extra assistance enough to overcome the Navy Katharine Brennan on the ar- will be greatly appreciated. Blues. Lost 17-39: Awards, rival of their son, Frank; Ricky The senior players all wore Louisa Coles (again), and and Jenna Allan on the arrival arm bands in memory of those Brittany Wren. of daughter, Blair; Tamara and who passed away during the • “A” grade (coach Nakia Shane Harrison on the arrival COVID-19 year, including Nunn) was a great game to of son, Connor; Nick and Margie Allan, one of our most watch. Charlton started off Shelley Coles on the arrival of loyal supporters who died on well and went up a gear in the their first child, a son, Charlie; August 30, 2020. Due to second term to lead by 11 and Corey and Jessica COVID-19, the family was goals at half-time. The (McLennan) Jones on the ar- unable to have a proper cele- Demons regrouped and put in rival another daughter, Ada bration of Margie’s life fol- a stellar third quarter where (another new grand-child for lowing the funeral service. the team started to gel and our football club president Round 2 (17/4/21), a home came back within 5 goals at “Sparkles” and wife Therese) game against Donald, the club the final change. To Charlton’s — our future Demons. is dedicating the day in mem- credit, it remained focussed Lucky we now have a new ory of Margie. The netball but the Demons never gave up Early Learning Centre opened players are to wear arm bands and all played well, especially to accommodate these little in Geelong colours (Margie’s since it was the first time people. other favourite football team) everyone played together. It Speaking of the new Learn- and Margie’s family is to pre- was a welcome sight to see ing Centre, well done to all in- sent the club with a bench seat gun defender Stevie Bibby volved to make this happen. It in memory of her. This will back in the Demon dress for was well worth getting the take place following the senior the day. Some great new talent gear off, as it brought great at- football, upstairs with all the has come to Wyche-Port, and tention and support to this well announcements of the day’s the team will improve as the needed project. Great effort, • Charlton Mensland best on ground sock recipient, Jye Roberts, gathers the ball to send sporting results, so hopefully season continues. Final score and thank you to all who sup- forward to his teammates in Saturday's under-13 win against Wycheproof-Narraport. we see you there. 31-40. Awards: Paige Arnel ported/donated to this. Our first game for 2021 (great game for your first “A” was against Charlton on its grade match) and Stevie • Great to see the parents of home turf at the new Charlton Bibby, who was dynamite in new players at the courts; wel- Under-13s at Charlton Park venue – what an amazing the defence. come to Sonya and Craig Saul Wow, what a day! The players had been waiting for this day to come venue it is. The weather was (Holly’s parents) and her sister for a long time. quite chilly, after a solid warm Heard on the Court Gemma (who is most wel- spell in the past week. • Some of the new players come to join our club), and With the COVID protocols game across the half forward players missing the first welcomed to the Demons are Darryl and Maree Wren (Brit- in place, the kids came and half-back lines, and is a match, and he was a very Round One Brittany Wren, Holly Saul, tany’s parents). Hope to see dressed and ready to go. They player to watch as the season good addition to the very ex- A competitive day for both Tess Ringin, Sarah Barry, you again. were excited to get the game progresses. In her first game, citing under-13 outfit. • This week we host our underway after preparing for Reagan Good was in the thick Wycheproof-Narraport an Maddy Nadort, Kayla Allen Tomorrow Charlton travels first home game, and welcome weeks for the first bounce of of it, in both the forward and the Calder to Sea Lake to take and encourage new people season 2021. back 50. on the Tigers, and with a few from our township and district Charlton had 12 debutants The small brigade of Char- more inclusions should put up to come along to support ap- in its starting 18, and each and lie Zagame, Liam Monaghan, a good fight against the 2019 proximately 150 participants every player was so excited to Isaac Roberts, Xavier Good grand finalists. who represent our club in foot- pull the navy jumper on. With and Luca Zagame were ball, netball and hockey. It is a a few nerves early, and work- making great use of the op- Congratulations to coaches great environment to be in- ing out how to play together portunities provided by their Kirk Boyle and Doug Finlay, volved with, whether you have after the longest break, both bigger team mates, and it was who have put in a lot of work connections or not teams settled in and the ball great to see everyone sharing recruiting and preparing the • The seniors and seconds see-sawed from the forward the ball around. players for the 2021 season. football are off to a good start, line to the backline before New players James Fitz- We are excited to see what the with both teams winning on first gamer Tamsyn McGurk patrick, Darcy Olive and, re- future holds. the day. took a brilliant mark and went turning after a few years off, • Great crowds at the back and kicked truly, regis- Leigh Van Boven, were Awards winners: hockey. Hope the Demons had tering the first score. What a amongst the play, taking on Charlton awards: Charlton success. great start to the season for their opponents and winning Mensland Best on Ground • A big thank you to our Tamsyn and the entire team. plenty of the ball. Sam Olive Socks, Jye Roberts; Wrights loyal, local sponsors . . . some Jye Roberts, Seb Zagame, and Mitchell Boyle were Carpentry & Digging “Hydra- that I am aware of are Royal Ethan Soulsby and new re- strong and gave their team tion Award”, Ollie Daykin; Mail Hotel (thank you Terry, cruit Ollie Daykin were mates plenty of protection Heenan’s Charlton Authorised again), Wycheproof Bakery; having a red-hot crack in the when going for the ball, and Newsagency, Seb Zagame; and I will find out, with the centre and winning plenty of played a pivotal role all Walsh Motors: Mineva Cot- others for next weeks news. the ball. They provided the around the ground. Xavier ton; GMG Financial Group, • This Saturday we play forwards with multiple scor- Zagame, up on holidays with Ethan Soulsby; Roberts Donald at home. All the best ing opportunities. his grandparents, was happy Windrowing & Fencing Con- • 13-and-Under “A” award winners, Tessa Sheahan (left) to all Demon teams — may Mineva Cotton had plenty to round out the 18, due to the tractors, Sam Olive; Auxiliary and Priya Coatsworth. you enjoy some success. of the ball and played a great school holidays and a few Mars Bar, Tamsyn McGurk. “The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 16, 2021 — PAGE 9 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 France 24 Feature News 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] – Join Larry Emdur and 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 9:55 Q&A [s] Kylie Gillies each morning for a variety of segments on 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 5:30 Worldwatch – Deutsche Welle English News 6:00 11:00 Harry Seidler: Modernist [s] the latest news, entertainment and other hot topics. 1:00 The Living Room [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] France 24 News 6:30 Al Jazeera English News 7:00 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 1:00 Movie: “Ricki And The Flash” (PG) (’15) Stars: BBC News 7:30 Italian News 8:10 Filipino News 8:40 1:00 Back Roads (PG) [s] 12:00 Movie: “Harry And Meghan: A Royal Romance” 2:30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] Meryl Streep, Rick Springfield, Rick Rosas, Joe Vitale French News 9:30 Greek News 10:30 German News 1:30 That Pacific Sports Show [s] (PG) (’18) – Chronicling the courtship and love story 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 11:00 Spanish News 11:30 Turkish News 12:00 2:00 Doctor Foster (M l,s) [s] between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from being 3:30 Farm To Fork [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Arabic News 12:30 ABC America: World News 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] set up by friends, through their initial courtship and the 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] Tonight 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] accompanying intense media scrutiny. 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5:00 Children’s Programs 1:35 Andy’s Wild Workouts 2:05 6:00 Home Shopping 10:00 House Of Wellness With Luke 6:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Lego Friends: Girls On A 6:00 Home Shopping 7:30 Religious Programs 8:00 Bondi 5:00 Korean News 6:10 Hong Kong News 6:30 Deutsche Wanda And The Alien 2:30 Wallykazam! 3:00 Molly Of Darcy, Jo Stanley And Luke Hines (PG) 11:00 NBC Today Mission 11:30 Jurassic World - Double Trouble (PG) 12:00 Rescue (PG) 8:30 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 10:30 Escape Welle English News 7:00 Worldwatch Continues 11:30 Denali 3:30 Play School 4:00 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:10 12:00 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes: A Big Bakugan: Geogan Rising (PG) 12:30 Beyblade Burst Fishing With ET 11:00 Scorpion (PG) 1:00 The Doctors Basketball: SBS Courtside 12:00 Basketball: NBA: San Ready, Steady, Wiggle! 4:35 Thomas And Friends 4:55 Australian Drive (PG) 1:00 The Great Australian Doorstep Surge (PG) 1:00 Power Rangers Dino Charge 1:30 Dance (PG) 2:00 Australia By Design (PG) 2:30 Buy To Build 3:00 Antonio Spurs v Phoenix Suns *Live* 2:30 ABC America: Olobob Top 5:25 Kangaroo Beach 6:10 School Of Roars (PG) 1:30 SA Weekender (PG) 2:00 The Yorkshire Vet Moms (PG) 3:30 Clarence (PG) 3:45 Movie: “Pokémon Fishing Edge 4:00 Pooches At Play (PG) 4:30 What’s Up World News Tonight 3:00 Basketball: NBL: Melbourne 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 (PG) 4:00 Escape To The Country: Herefordshire/ Dorset/ The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back” (G) (’98) Stars: Down Under 5:00 I Fish 5:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 6:00 JAG United v Illawarra Hawks *Live* 5:00 Basketball: NBL: Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Compass (PG) 8:30 Louis Kent 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) Ikue Ôtani 5:15 Movie: “Bee Movie” (G) (’07) Stars: Jerry (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS: Short Fuse/ Perth Wildcats V NZ Breakers *Live* 7:00 Dear Syria Theroux: Return To The Most Hated Family (M l) 9:30 8:30 Air Crash Investigations: Impossible Pitch/ Turning Seinfeld 7:00 Movie: “The Lego Movie” (PG) (’14) Stars: Royals And Loyals (M v) 9:30 MotoGP: Portugal Grand (PG) 7:05 Cycling: Amstel Gold Women’s Race *Live* Lucy Worsley’s Royal Palace Secrets 10:25 Catalyst 11:25 Point/ Explosive Proof (M l) 11:30 Mighty Cruise Ships: Chris Pratt 9:00 Movie: “Pixels” (PG) (’15) Stars: Kevin Prix *Live* 11:15 Stories Of Bikes (PG) 11:45 48 Hours (M) 8:05 Travel Man’s Greatest Trips (PG) 10:00 Cycling: The Romantics And Us (PG) 12:30 You Can’t Ask That Carnival Vista (PG) 12:30 The Fine Art Auction (PG) 3:30 James 11:05 Movie: “Elektra” (M v) (’05) Stars: Jennifer 12:45 Hawaii Five-O (M v) 1:40 NCIS: New Orleans (M) Amstel Gold Men’s Race *Live* 1:50 Climate Crisis: Make (M l,s) 1:00 Restoration Australia (PG) 1:55 Gruen XL SA Weekender (PG) 4:00 Harry’s Practice 4:30 Million Garner 1:00 Love Island (MA15+) 2:00 Dance Moms (PG) 2:35 MacGyver (M v) 3:30 I Fish 4:00 Star Trek: Voyager The World Greta (PG) 2:30 France 24 News In English (PG) 2:45 ABC News Update Dollar Minute 5:00 Home Shopping 3:00 Power Rangers Dino Charge 3:30 Thunderbirds (PG) 4:05 The Doctors (PG) From Paris 3:00 Thai News 3:30 Bangla News ABC ME (CH23) 7MATE (CH73) GEM (CH80) PEACH (CH11) ABC24 (CH24)

5:00 Children’s Programs 11:25 Matilda And The Ramsay 7:30 Home Shopping 6:30 Megastructures (PG) 7:30 6:00 Home Shopping 6:30 Religious Programs 9:00 Home 6:00 Carol’s Second Act (PG) 8:00 Sabrina The Teenage 11:00 ABC News 11:30 Offsiders 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Bunch 11:50 Operation Ouch! 12:15 Art Ninja 12:45 Home Shopping 10:00 Australian Fishing Championships Shopping 10:00 The Avengers (PG) 11:00 The Baron: Witch (PG) 9:00 The Neighbourhood (PG) 10:00 Close Of Business 1:00 ABC News 1:30 Q&A Highlights Deadly Pole To Pole 1:15 The Dengineers 2:05 Danger 11:30 River To Reef 12:00 The Fishing Show (PG) 1:00 Al There’s Someone Close Behind You (PG) 12:00 The Neighbours (PG) 12:30 Friends (PG) 1:00 The Unicorn 2:00 ABC News 2:30 Australian Story 3:00 ABC News Mouse 2:40 Prank You Very Much 3:05 Top Chef Jr 3:50 McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates (PG) 1:30 On Tour With Garden Gurus 12:30 Getaway (PG) 1:00 Sunday Footy (PG) 3:00 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory: The 3:30 Offsiders 4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC News 5:30 The What’s For Dinner? 4:25 Good Game Spawn Point 4:55 Allan Border (PG) 2:00 Buccaneers And Bones (PG) 2:30 Show (PG) 3:00 NRL: North Queensland Cowboys v Matrimonial Momentum/ The Separation Oscillation/ The World This Week 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Kurt Endlings (PG) 5:20 Miraculous World 6:30 Top Jobs For Step Outside With Paul Burt (PG) 3:00 Night Thunder Canterbury Bulldogs *Live* 6:00 Customs (PG) 6:30 Bachelor Party Corrosion/ The 2003 Approximation/ The Fearnley’s One Plus One 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 Dogs 7:00 Horrible Histories 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 4:00 American Restoration (PG) 4:30 Graveyard Carz Serengeti (PG) 7:30 Death In Paradise: The Perfect (M v) Perspiration Implementation/ The Helium Insufficiency Drum Beat 8:00 Insiders 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Thunderbirds Are Go 8:35 Wishfart! 8:55 Moka’s Fabulous (PG) 5:30 Counting Cars (PG) 6:30 Movie: “I Am Number 8:40 Chicago PD: Assignment Of The Year (MA15+) 9:40 (PG) 8:30 Friends (PG) 10:00 2 Broke Girls: And The Australian Story 10:00 ABC News Weekend 10:30 Q&A Adventures!: Adventurers Of The Lost Friendship 9:10 All Four” (M v) (’11) Stars: Alex Pettyfer 8:40 Movie: “John Chicago Fire: Let Her Go (MA15+) 10:40 Chicago Med: Minor Problem/ And The Grate Expectation/ And The Highlights 11:00 ABC Late News 11:30 Close Of Hail King Julien: The End Is Near (PG) 9:30 Rise Of The Wick: Chapter 2” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Keanu Reeves Extreme Measures (M mp) 11:40 Miracle Hospital (M) Disappointing Unit (M s) 11:30 Mom (M) 12:00 Home Business 12:00 ABC Late News 12:15 Landline 1:15 ABC Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Portal Jacked!/ Warren & 11:10 Tattoo Nightmares (M s) 12:00 Blokesworld (M) 12:35 My Favourite Martian: Rocket To Mars 1:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Posh Frock Shop (M s) 2:30 Charmed: Late News 1:30 Insiders 2:30 Offsiders 3:00 DW News Hypno, Sitting In A Tree (PG) 9:55 rage (PG) 12:30 Ice Road Truckers (PG) Shopping 4:30 Religious Programs 5:00 Home Shopping Sweet Tooth (PG) 3:30 Sabrina The Teenage Witch (PG) Live From Berlin 3:15 Drum Beat 3:30 Close Of Business PAGE 10 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 16, 2021. Hospital Petition Launched Blast from the Past The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy, is urging residents to (From the “Donald Times”, April, 1921) have their say about a proposed amalgamation between Wimmera Health April 1. Cheap Mallee Land April 8. Wheat Lumper swollen gums or broken teeth. Care Group and Ballarat Health Services. For Sale. 640 acres, 8 miles Injured. A wheat lumper painless extractions 2/6. from Pira Railway Station, and named Michael Walsh was se- Seamless gold crowns or gold Ms Kealy has launched a “While the minister is say- not their amalgamation into 6 miles from Nyah Railway riously injured at the Morton teeth from 21/-. petition against the move after ing it is not a political deci- large hospitals located hun- Station. Sheep proof fence on Plains railway station on Fri- April 19. British War the Minister for Health de- sion, we know that amalga- dreds of kilometres away. one side, balance 2 and 3 wires. day last. Whilst following his Medals. In connection with clined an invitation to visit mations are happening across 1500 yard tank filled from chan- occupation, he happened to be the presentation of the above Horsham to hear first-hand the state, and that it is Labor Funding Model nel running through property. in a stooping position picking medals, all returned soldiers the community’s concerns government policy to amalga- “The State Government Iron Hut 18 ft. square. Price 3 up a bag of wheat, when an- are requested to Fall In at 3 pounds 3 shillings per acre. about the proposed amalga- mate country health services. must address the funding other bag fell from the top of p.m. on Sunday next at the Good Terms arranged. mation. “It is critical that the min- model for public hospitals and the stack and struck him heav- Post Office and march to the Donald Tennis Club. The ily on the shoulder. He was Memorial in the Park. Band ister comes to Horsham to lis- inject the capital funding “My office continues to be ten to local people and tournament organised by the speedily motored to Birchip will be in attendance. J.C. needed to give staff at the Donald Lawn Tennis Club on inundated with emails and understand the overwhelming by Messers J. McErvale and Fowler Secretary R.S.S.I.L.A. Wimmera Health Care Group Easter Saturday and Monday phone calls from local resi- consensus that people want to T. Connellan, and on exami- April 22. Stealing Wood. the infrastructure that they provided splendid entertain- nation Dr Holland found he had It having come under the no- dents about this issue, with keep their health services need to support the highly ment for a large number of sustained a dislocated shoulder. tice of councillors that some 100 per cent of these against local, and do not want their qualified staff to do their job spectators who congregated at Whilst suffering intense pain, person or persons have been the proposed amalgamation,” local hospital to merge with the best way they can. the Donald and Presbyterian the sufferer can compliment stealing wood from the local Ms Kealy said. Ballarat.” “The minister must come courts, and some splendid ten- himself on his escape from a power house, the councillors to Horsham to listen to the nis was witnessed. There was more serious injury. decided at their meeting yes- “The primary concern is Not the Solution concerns of Wimmera people a record number of entries for ADVERTISEMENT: terday to make every effort to that amalgamation will lead to Ms Kealy said whether the and put an immediate end to the four events that had to be Farmers – See this Big Field find the offenders, with a significant job losses and a problem was funding, infras- Labor’s co-ordinated determined and, on account of Demonstration. Worth seeing. view of making an example of loss of local control over ser- tructure, insufficient clinical statewide actions to amalga- this, it was impossible to get everybody welcome. See the them. The police have been vices that residents have staff and specialists or recruit- mate country hospitals.” through in the two days and Titan 10-20 Kerosene Tractor informed and it is to be hoped fought for and raised money ment, amalgamation was not Ms Kealy is urging all the tournament extended over at Mr T. A. Green’s Farm, the thief will be brought to for over many decades. the solution. local residents to sign the pe- Tuesday. Litchfield. 1 p.m., April 26. justice. “Locals are smart enough tition, which is available at a April 5. Donald Court. Luncheon provided. April 26. Address on Edu- to see that promises of more number of retail outlets in Appearing at the local court April 12. With regard to cation. At the invitation of the services, more doctors, more Horsham, or by visiting Ms on Thursday before Mr P.J. the observance of Anzac Day Shire President and Council- Conlan, P.M., and Messers money and better infrastruc- Kealy’s electoral office at 114 on April 25, the Prime Minis- lors, and the local School E-Mailers! Hepworth and Bassett Js.P., ture can be achieved without Firebrace Street, Horsham. ter (Mr Hughes) has intimated Committee, a fair number of Charles E. Wilson was fined 5 that he had sent a telegraphic parents and interested persons Contributors sending having to hand control of our pounds with 3/7 costs for fail- message to all State Govern- assembled at the Parish Hall stories and photos to hospital to Ballarat,” she said. Businesses wanting to ing to destroy rabbits on his ments informing them of the on Wednesday evening last to the “Times” via E-mail “All of these problems can have the petition available for common block. Mr G. F. intention of the Federal hear the address by the Direc- are reminded to include only be fixed by intervention customers to sign are encour- Oakley prosecuted debt cases, Government to declare a pub- tor of Education, Mr F. Tate identifications of any through government policy aged to contact Ms Kealy’s Dr. Calhoun versus P. Grogan lic holiday. He asked that the M.A., C.M.G.. It was a pity people in photographs. and funding that supports electoral office on 53820097, for 10 guineas. Order for States co-operate by also pro- that there were not more pre- rural and regional hospitals or email emma.kealy@parlia- amount and 2 pounds one claiming a public holiday and sent, as a fine intellectual and their local communities, ment.vic.gov.au. shilling costs. by uniting with the military feast was enjoyed. Mr Tate authorities, and the returned spoke for about two hours and soldiers’ organisations so that held his audience right to the Poet’s Corner: When they see the mangled heroes who bled for their country’s the observance would be car- close, the address being punc- cause? ried out on right and proper tuated with many amusing lines. The State Governments anecdotes, the subject of edu- “The Anzac’s Lament” The traditions of generations of heroes passed away have been requested to dis- cation being kept prominent ’Tis Christmas, the Old Year’s waning, and my thoughts wander Were upheld by the gallant Anzac in the thickest of the fray. courage and prohibit horse throughout. (There followed a afar. They followed their fathers’ footsteps, those men of iron nerve, racing on Anzac Day. full report on the address.) Back to the land of sunshine, where pleasures and comforts are. And waded through the barrage with never a flinch or swerve, ADVERTISEMENT. Al- The time has glided slowly, yet it seems a year or more bert V. Dear Dentist. Extrac- April 29. Senator Guthrie Since I embarked on the troopship and left Australia’s shore. Upholding their father’s traditions in the most critical hour. tions by the latest at Donald. Account of the The “lumpers” refused to handle the troops’ provisioned flour; AMERICAN system. My Anzac Day ceremonies, pre- Out on the trackless ocean, out on the raging foam; The men with their poor pinched stomachs, facing a bitter foe. patients are enthusiastic about sentation of Medals by Lieut. All for King and country, regardless of those at home. Fought the hunger and famish in the blizzard, frost and snow. the complete freedom from Colonel Harris and an address Our to the call of duty, out on the dark blue wave, pain by this method and their by the Senator during which To fight for the dear old colours, to stand or fall with the brave. Housed in shell-swept craters, mud and snow their bed, testimony will convince you – he praised the Soldier Settle- any number of teeth can be ment policy of the Government Mess tin or hat for pillow on which to lay their head; extracted in one sitting, and in and described his satisfaction Our comrades in the trenches, war-worn and scarred, Weary, weak and war-worn, war-worn, weary and wan. Starved by the Trades Hall Council, murdered by their fellow addition you will not suffer with the progress of the settle- Call for reinforcements, and still they are fighting hard; from painful pricking, ments at Avon Plains. Fighting for home and liberty, repulsing Turk and Hun, man. And every day they are asking, “When will the others come?” In the days when our history’s written will they tell of these Respond to sound of whistle, charge at bugle’s call, cruel woes? Leap at the shout “Hop over,” regardless of shell and ball; And say how they pinched the stomachs and assisted their coun- “Times” Crossword Over the shell-swept country, through all the slush and snow, try’s foes? Straight to the marked objective, see the Anzacs go. The little wooden crosses mark where the bravest fell; QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7971 They can tell you more than I can and more than I care to tell. Onward, yet undaunted, with courage pluck and dash, Into the sap and trenches, you hear the bayonets clash; Ah, friend! There’ll be a day of reckoning, and a story we’ll re- Charge and counter-charging, flash and roar of shell. late, Who will take the places where our noble heroes fell? When the remnants of our Army return to their mother State. We’ll remember the Referendum and the wasters at the poll Their long thin line is waiting, every day we watch it fade; Who refused to send us assistance when fighting for their goal? And no one to reinforce them for the price already paid. The men they call the Anzacs, Australia’s noble sons, They preach of a White Australia, they boast of a pure race, Bled and died for their country when standing to their guns. And yet they turn their country down in dishonour and disgrace. They’ve tarnished their very shores; they have sown the very On Passchendaele Ridge the crosses show where Anzacs lie; seed They died for the cause of freedom, but their name can never Of contention amongst the nations with the cowardice in their die. creed. Unborn generations will rise to tell the tale, And honour the name of Anzac on the ridge of Passchendaele. When the great world war is over and the peace bells start to chime, Who will speak of our heroes in the far off years to come? When the order’s given to muster, and we’ve fallen into line; Will the children always acknowledge the honours their fathers With the bayonet in the scabbard and the rifle by our side, ACROSS DOWN won? We can say we did our duty with impunity and pride. 1. Singing voice (8) 2. Letter (5) 6. Unpunctual (4) 3. Wrinkle (7) The history’s handed to them with impunity and pride; 8. Sun (4) 4. Wood (4) For freedom and humanity their brothers and fathers died. When they tally up the sections, their numbers and their names, 9. Height (8) 5. Surpass (8) What will be the total of the war-worn human frames? 10. Push (5) 6. Language (5) The last of the gallant Anzacs, the heroes of Armentieres, 11. Capital city (6) 7. Creature (7) Will the slacker in society have the cheek to take his place? 13. Number (6) 12. Feud (8) Will he have the damned audacity to look an Anzac in the face? The remnants of five divisions, the gallants of Poziers. 15. Method (6) 14. Adore (7) And the men at the Referendum who shoutly voted “No.” 17. Mission (6) 16. Layer (7) Preserved their own precious hides, but let the youngsters go. We seek no grand ovation; we need no loud applause; 19. Foam (5) 18. Nimble (5) We fought for our own existence, and upheld humanity’s cause. 22. Baptize (8) 20. Test (5) 23. Journey (4) 21. Burden (4) The wealthy living in comfort, in their damnable narrow sway, Thank God we were volunteers, we claim the Anzac name, 24. Sword (4) Slight the wives and children of the men who have gone away. And again, we’ve done our duty, to uphold Australia’s fame.” 25. Amass (8) Oh, God! Does it prick their conscience, do they ever stop to pause “H…” The Prodigal. CRYPTIC• Solution PUZZLE next issue. NO. 7971

“The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 16, 2021 — PAGE 11 • Pictured playing in the Donald Sports Stadium court for the first time during the “B” grade gare were Donald’s Isabella Griffiths and Kim Griffiths, Wedderburn’s Sarah Turnbull, Donald’s Emma Green, Kath Campbell (Donald) in the background, Wedderburn’s Paige Stephenson getting off the pass, Courtney Gleeson (Wedderburn) in the background, Mikala McNeill (Wedderburn) and Donald’s Brenna Green. A New Look for Netball Donald and Wedderburn are the first North Central netball teams to compete proved to be the strong point backs regrouped in the last some amazing intercepts. indoors at the Donald sports stadium, adjacent to the outdoor courts. of the game, but that didn’t with some lovely goals Maya Funcke provided great stop the defenders from scored. Strong court presence hands over at WD and worked With 2020 finally long be- Spud’s Cafe and Donald the middle despite the very putting on great pressure and saw Donald come away with hard off the ball. Donald 13, hind us, Donald netballers are Newsagency. close attention from Wedder- working hard. This quarter a great win to start the year. Wedderburn 4. The last was very happy to be back on Round one was set to be burn. Donald continued to was goal for goal. Wedder- Final Donald 41 d. Wedder- much the same as the rest of court. After their annual gen- great watching for all specta- work hard despite a few burn 39, Donald 37. In the last burn 28. the game. Wedderburn fought eral meeting back in February, tors. With many new faces for turnovers. Wedderburn quarter Wedderburn kept up Donald awards: Bella For- hard all game, but Donald and with incoming presidents the Royal Blues and lots of re- goalers lifted and were shoot- the intensity, making Donald rest, Donald Hotel; Mensland, proved too strong. Brenna Green and Kalon turning, all games were very ing extremely accurately. work hard for every goal. Luana Baird. Final scores: Donald 18 Green leading the way, the exciting. Wedderburn 45, Donald 23. Donald was able to match the 13-and-Under “A”: The Wedderburn 7. much anticipated day was Donald regrouped for the last Redbacks, and it was a great youngest girls were the first Donald awards: Spud’s finally here! “A” grade: Very happy to and went out hard to finish off game for spectators. With an to take to the brand new in- Cafe, Milla Adams, Donald be back out on court, Donald even last term Wedderburn door court. The game started Bakery, Evie Donnellon. Also after the last 2 years well. was set for a tough tussle took away the win. well with Donald creating of construction (and 4 or 5 Wedderburn made a against the ever strong Red- Final scores: Wedderburn nice play through the whole 13-and-Under “B”: The years of ground work) the change in the last and brought backs. Congratulations to 54 d. Donald 51. court. Some great shooting girls took the court ready to move to the new indoor court on Sharyn Lockhart to GK to Kiara Berry and Ellie Middle- Donald awards: Gilchrist from Alyssa Hepworth and go. With great defensive pres- was also finally happening. join her daughters on court — ton on making their debut for & Co, Emma Green; Bullocks April Godkin, and great sure, and some lovely inter- Donald netballers are very an amazing effort to play with the Royal Blues. The game Head Tavern, Kath Campbell. drives through the midcourt cepts, the girls showed some privileged to have such a all four of her daughters at started out at quite a fast pace “C” grade: Donald came from Evie Donnellon, opened great skills. Donald was lead- wonderful facility available to once! with the Redbacks taking the out firing from the start. Bella up space. Many girls from ing well to the ball and feed- them to utilise. Donald attackers found first goal. They were working some rhythm and converted Forrest controlled the centre both teams were playing their ing nicely into the ring. With a lot of work done by together through the court nicely. Some great drives court with intercepts, leading very first games of netball. Donald shared the ball around the committee and commit- with their shooters, moving through the centre court to the first 2 goals. Some great Donald 4, Wedderburn 2. well bringing everyone into tees in previous years, the well in the ring. Donald had opened up for some great driving in the ring from Claire Laila Reilly moved swiftly in the game. Jaya Stirling and Donald Netball Club thanks some great passages of play feeds into the ring. Adams at GA saw the goals the centre and worked well Maya Funcke were strong in all those who helped it get to and was able to convert. Kiara Final scores: Wedderburn flow. Donald defenders kept with Halle Rice in WD. Addi- defence. Donald drove well, this point. A lot of work goes Berry took a great rebound to- 58 d. Donald 37. the pressure up. Donald 11, son Funcke and Milla Adams through the middle and into these projects. ward to end of the quarter to Donald awards: Xan Rice, Wedderburn 2. Wedderburn worked the defensive ring created space. A great game Club members thank their convert for her first goal in Gilchrist & Co; Jas Hollis, worked hard, but the pressure beautifuly to create many from the girls. sponsors who continue to be “A” grade. Wedderburn 14, Wood St Café. from Donald was strong. turnovers. Donald 8, Wedder- Donald awards: Donald on board for the 2021 season. Donald 7. The start of the Luana Baird was rebounding burn 2. There was great talk- Newsagency, Maya Funcke; Luke Morgan at Johno’s second Donald lifted its inten- “B” grade: Both teams well, whilst the 3ft. pressure ing through the court, and Donald Bakery, Jaya Stirling. Diner, Jason Rice from Rice sity and was able to cut off a went into the match knowing from Courtney Doak caused a Live Stock, Nutrient Ag (Land- few balls midcourt. Our de- it was to be a tough one, a headache for the Redbacks. mark), Weir’s IGA, Donald fenders were working hard grand final replay from 2019. Donald 33, Wedderburn 10. DUNSTAN WOOL Post Office, Donald Motor against the quick hands of the They both looked slightly dif- Wedderburn’s pressure in- Lodge, The Clothes Bin, Wedderburn shooters and ferent, but still set to fight for creased in the third. Rowie Donald Bakery, Mensland, gained a few rebounds. The the win. Wedderburn came Anderson and Bella Forrest Woolgrowers, for Donald Motor Cycles, Donald attackers continued to rotate out firing from the first whistle, continued to hold their ground Pharmacy and Hardinghams, well in the ring, opening up moving well and converting in the midcourt. Megan God- • PROMPT CLIP VALUATIONS and are grateful for their gen- some lovely space. its opportunities. Wedderburn kin stood strong and con- erous support. Half-time: Wedderburn 29, 13, Donald 8. In the second verted, despite the close • COMPETITIVE PRICES Also thank you to match Donald 15. quarter Donald knew they had attention. Emma Burke drove • PAYMENT ON WEIGHING day sponsors who support the Some changes from the Royal to work hard to stay with the well with some great strong Phone Donald 5497 1003 players each and every week, Blues gave fresh legs through tough competitors. It pegged passes out of defence. Donald Gilchrist and Co, The Clothes the court. The defenders were back and Wedderburn held 34, Wedderburn 18. An ex- a.h. Glenn Dunstan 5497 1815; mob. 0427 971 004 making great position which the lead by only 3 goals at hausted Royal Blues managed Bin, Donald Hotel, Mensland, AT DONALD: Every Friday at the Wool Store, Bullock’s Head Tavern, Bev’s Wedderburn’s attackers were half-time, Wedderburn 28, to increase the pressure and Hammill Street, all day. Baubles, Donald Bakery, having to adjust to. Donald’s Donald 25. In the second, create mistakes from Wedder- Johno’s Diner, Wood St Café, midcourt drove hard through both sides’ shooting accuracy burn in the middle. The Red- PAGE 12 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 16, 2021. Redback Review

Reserves more-than-handy left foot. The Redbacks journeyed Jayden Baber off half back to Donald to do battle with the moved well, evaded tackles Royal Blues but had to cope and kicked the ball deep into with personnel changes from attack. Liam Ritchie and Levi Thursday night’s selected Sims both attacked the ball side. So much so that Sam hard and tackled well. Lockhart and Damon Boag Both sides found the going fronted up for the twos, and tough against the wind. Scor- then went on and played se- ing was difficult as the Red- niors as well. Great effort backs worked well against the boys; a job well done. breeze and kept Donald to one Kicking with the aid of a goal in the second term. five goal breeze, the Red- The Redbacks’ second half backs were quickly into at- was impressive, kicking six tack. Goal sneak Gerald Riley goals to the Donald boys’ two. showed an eighteen month lay A number of players showed off hasn’t diminished his de- out, and this augurs well for sire and love of kicking a future games. Coach Chris goal. Two first quarter majors Hargreaves had stints forward from Riley was good work and back, and marked well in and a late one from tireless both areas. ruckman Matt Lockhart set Gerald Riley was danger- the scene for a determined, ous around goals all day, Cam hard working and exciting ef- Lang is fit, ran hard and found • Wedderburn’s Trai Clarke heads goalward with the support of Luca Rice (Donald player filling in to make up Redback fort from the young Red- the ball often. Ash Younghus- numbers). Donald’s players are Ben Perry, Lyric Davis, Baylee Coleman Young. Other Wedderburn players are Evan backs. band on ball was strong in the McCoy and Ben Cunningham in the background. The umpire for the under-13s’ game is Donald’s senior coach, Rohan Brown. New recruit Francisco clinches and finished with campaign over summer, got Anyone interested in play- Goals for Wedderburn: M. Redbacks fought back with “Disco” Fernandes made his two goals. Sam Johnston, better as the day progressed, ing can attend training on Matthews, R. Whyman, C. three goals in the second and mark early; good pace and a after a successful cricketing finished with two goals, in- Thursdays at 5 p.m. to find Cunningham. hit the front in the third term, cluding goal of the year can- more details. For Donald: N. Berry 6, W. but the Donald boys hit back didate coming from the The Redbacks were up Burke 5, J. Adams 3, E. in the final term to run out boundary in the final term. against a formidable opposi- Clapham, C. Anderson, L. four-goal winners. Noah Final scores: Wedderburn tion, but did not ease in their Geddes. Winslett had good day out, 9-8 (62) d. Donald 4-2 (26). desire to get the football and Best for Wedderburn: R. along with Deacon Tansley Goals for Wedderburn: G. do something creative with it. Whyman, C. Cunningham, and Tyson Blair. Riley 4, S. Johnston 2, A. Robert Whyman showed M. Matthews. great skills and was busy on Final scores: Donald 9-6 Younghusband 2, M. Lock- For Donald: G. Morgan, J. ball throughout. Cobi Cun- (60) d. Wedderburn 5-5 (35). hart. Adams, N. Berry. ningham faced plenty of ac- For Donald: J. Smulders, Goals for Wedderburn: N. tion at full back and acquitted W. Burke, K. Green, B. Har- Winslett 2, T. Blair, W. and B. himself well while Mack Under-13s rison. Cunningham. Matthews on ball was in the Despite being short on Best for Wedderburn: G. thick of plenty of activity. numbers, the Redback young- Best players: N. Winslett, Riley, C. Lang, M. Lockhart, Final scores: Donald 17- sters gave their all against the T. Blair, D. Tansley. J. Baber, C. Hargreaves, Liam 13 (115) d. Wedderburn 3-1 Donald boys. Despite being For Donald: B. Donnellon, Ritchie. (19). scoreless in the first term, the L. Davis, E. Clapham. Donald: J. Talty, B. Dixon, K. Green, N. Clark, J. Burke, G. Beckham. Wedderburn Awards: Ger- ald Riley, Cam Lang (Incen- tives); Bendigo Bank 3 G. Riley, 2 Cam Lang, 1 Chris Hargreaves; Francisco Fer- nandes (Turf Towel); Wed- derburn Hotel, Matt Lockhart; Tasco Fuel, Matt Lockhart.

Under-16s Both Redback junior teams are struggling for players and, without the assistance of an • Wedderburn’s Chris Hargreaves reaches for the ball as obliging opposition helping Donald’s Josh Smulders attempts the spoil. Damon Boag is with players, those who are Wedderburn’s other player in Saturday’s reserves game. keen to play wouldn’t be able to.

• Donald’s Harrison Bowles and Wedderburn’s Laura Van de Wetering contest possession during Saturday’s men’s game. Also pictured are the Redbacks’ James Van de Wetering and Donald’s Angus Coats and Seth Pearse. North-Central Hockey

Donald v. Wedderburn went down 2-5, and same with With no Wedderburn minkey After a very long awaited the men, 0-3, with Donald’s side to play, the littlest Royal return to hockey, we finally Zac Griffiths scoring all 3 Blues gave their all in an all got there and everyone en- goals for Wedderburn. Donald scratch match in front joyed a brilliant day of sport Sharing players means lots of an appreciative crowd of against Wedderburn. Unfortu- of communication with the parents and friends. nately, the Redbacks could opposition. This and the Proudly kitted up in their not field minky or under-12s’ smiles of all involved after a gear for the first time, both teams. However, we acted great day of doing what we teams showed off the new quickly and put on a scratch love makes it all worth it. We skills they’ve been learning match for our very excited are now looking forward to during pre-season training. little Donald minkey kids. today, with Wycheproof-Nar- Brilliant to see so many new raport our next challenge. It was great to have the faces at the field. Minkey: It was round one, chance for a run around, and Donald handed over some or as we like to think of it, the the club thanks the older club players to Wedderburn to en- day of the Donald vs Donald members who came along to sure a fair match, or so we Minkey Mega Match! assist on the day. thought. Under-15s came The day the newest, and This week, Donald minkey • Wedderburn’s Jayden Leach marks in front of Donald’s Nat Clark, trying to spoil, in the through with a 7-0 win. What arguably, most enthusiastic will play as one team when it reserve game. Other players are Donald’s Kalon Green (46), Tom Reekie and Brenton Dixon, a way to kick off the day! Un- Royal Blues players made begins its home-and-away sea- and Wedderburn’s Liam Ritchie (75). fortunately Donald women their hockey debuts. son “for real” in Wycheproof. “The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 16, 2021 — PAGE 13 North-Central Netball

Birchip-Watchem goaler’s capitalised on the v. St. Arnaud Saint’s errors taking the three- In the first game back after quarter time lead out to 16. COVID-19 restrictions, Birchip- The final quarter belonged Watchem returned a mixed to the Bulls, but 2 injuries un- bag of results on the netball settled the girls a little and St. courts. Arnaud’s Rachel Downes’ ac- “A” grade and “C” grade curate goaling made a dash at were successful against St. Ar- the line but Birchip-Watchem naud while other grades had held the lead and won 38 to their work cut out as players 19. get used to a new season and Award winner: Georgia new look teams. Despite the Lee (O’Connor’s). results, it was great for the “B” grade: Despite the girls to be able to take the sudden drop in temperature court again after such a long and cold winds, the Birchip- spell. Watchem girls were extremely “A” grade: Birchip- enthusiastic, yet slightly ner- Watchem netballers took the vous about getting back onto court for the first time in over the netball court after 18 18 months and there was months of hiatus. much excitement and enthusi- St. Arnaud’s Abby Needs asm mixed together in the girls and Dolly Douglas had their and coach, and the joy to be eyes on the goal ring from the back on the court was a mar- first whistle and were chal- vellous feeling. lenging the Bulls’ defence of In the first quarter Birchip Hannah Cook and Ashlee -Watchem played with plenty Tierney enabling the Saints to of pace and gelled together take an early lead. nicely, but it was goal for goal. The addition of new Bulls’ Unfortunately, a few unforced player, Gabrielle Rule, com- errors crept in and there was bining with Hannah and Ash- • Georgia Lee receiving pass from Darci Tierney. some missed opportunities to lee altered the flow of the tough battle between the two the Saints being the 2019 Morgan Shields took the tough competition. The Bulls’ take the margin higher than a circle and challenged the teams with the three remaining Reigning Premiers and the court at GS for the Saints and, defence line kept the Saints two-goal lead. Saints’ shooters. Darci Tierney quarters a tie, allowing the first game of the season after despite the defence for the further out of the game and the Birchip-Watchem made was also subbed into the goal- Saints to come away with a the year off. The wind was Bulls being tough, she kept strong Bulls’ shooting combi- changes for the second quarter ing combination allowing Abi- first round win due to their picking up and really tested her cool and managed to bring nation of Chloe Gleeson and and with Georgia Lee shooting gail Flowers and Madelyn first quarter lead. Ella Hogan the ladies. the Saints closer to the Bulls’ Ebony Frank extended their lead exceptionally accurate and Sinclair to settle in through the was awarded the Glass from Birchip-Watchem came out score line with each shooter to eight goals, despite the best combining very well with the middle of the game. Saint’s Birchip Automotive for a very firing, scoring the first goal of converting 3 goals. However, efforts of Saints’ defenders attackers, the Bulls were in Keegan Amos challenged the consistent four quarters and the game. They continued to with strong mid-court defence Jessica White and Ellie front by 7 goals at half time. speed of Suberia Sailor and influencing the game when keep things tough for the and smart working with the Meagher. The Bulls’ tight defence Bridgette Hogan, not allowing needed with her intercepting Saints with tight defence, turn ball down the court the Bulls The fourth quarter proved and in the mid-court kept pres- an easy entry of the ball into skills. Final Score St. Arnaud overs and a quick game up and extended their lead to 5. to be an exciting turn of events sure on the Saint’s girls, forc- the ring down the court; how- 31 defeated Birchip-Watchem down the court, while the Heading into the third quar- with the Saints coming back, ing them to make errors ever, the Bulls’ mid-court girls 26 Saints struggled to convert ter Tania Scarce joined the line bringing the end result to resulting in only two goals for were up for the challenge try- “C” grade: The Bulls their goals and get settled into up at GA, coming up against within 5 goals. The Bulls the quarter. Birchip-Watchem ing various ways to bring the knew this would be a tough the game, ending the first Kate Maddern which was al- proved to be too strong on the kept up a furious pace and ball down the court. It was a game to start the season with, quarter down by 4. ways going to be an extremely • Continued on page 15. KEEP ABREAST WITH LOCAL NEWS!

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With the likes of Lachlan g-term Wedderburn, which could not ade to lon r Ryan, Stefan Pye, Nathan (By Jenny Pollard) al was m nd fo be separated at full time, the Gordon and Daniel Castellano Teddywaddynal Med RFBt weeke Service Recognised FA Natio n Powell las Bulls put a young St. Arnaud feeding the ball deep into at- n of the C ber, Joh line-up to the sword. tatio ade mem 0 years. tack, Birchip-Watchem’s for- The presen ire Brig almost 6 From a water-tight defence wards should have a dy Rural F covering that conceded only four goals, eddywad ization Captain, Tim Giles, had the smorgasbord of opportunities T to the organ ations to a multi-pronged attack that is service pleasure of presenting the to post a winning score. h advice as transform Medal at the brigade’s AGM recorded a positive return of ongst the took place. 15 goals on a very challeng- Demons on a Roll? ), and social day held at the sta- The Medal, am Additional roles02- have 201 in-4 ing day, weather-wise, for Wycheproof-Narraport tion last Sunday. started the season with a CFA’s highest accolades, is cluded secretary (20 delegate Emphasizing that long goal kicking, and supported awarded only when a candi- strong team effort against e of criteria, along with VFBV service alone is not the pre- by a strong and versatile mid- date meets a rang Charlton and will be looking from 2006-2014. requisite for a National field, Birchip-Watchem has including diligent longazard serviceous mander Illman for the same result against munity in h As the 2011 floods un- Medal, Com an outstanding depth of talent, to the com Donald tomorrow. folded, John was actively read out the preamble which well drilled by experienced circumstances, including in The home ground advan- engaged in the initial evacu- accompanies the presenta- coach, Trevor Ryan. times of emergency. ation of Charlton, undertak- It will take several weeks tage should suit the Demons, John’s involvement has tion, along with thebology details and of with strong bodied midfield- ing rescues as the perilous the award’s sym to gain a better appreciation of shown not only dedicationider to ers Mitch Curtis, George and conditions intensified. the presentation of clasps the strengths of all eight his own brigade and w Joel Turner, ruckman Ryan Encouraged to be in- signifying additional 10 teams, but my money is on • Prominen community, but also to sup- Duncan, speedster Adal Zuk t in Wychep volved in the fire service years of service. A candidate the Bulls to float toward roof-Narrap porting others, taking parts over in occupy one gra patrolling one wing and the s team-mate ort’s attack la from an early age, John’s re- must have given at least 15 final berth (and I am very fru-nd aim for a w Aaron Henn st Saturda numerous strikes team twin-pronged attack of Aaron in at Donald eman. They y were Lach liable presence has been the years of service to be eligi- gal with my money when it ’s expense. A will again b lan Allison the years in the wake of ex- Henneman and Lachlan Allison. lso pictur e the main fo (left) pictur mainstay of Teddywaddy over ble. comes to gambling). Royal Blues might have a few ed are Char cal points u ed watching treme fire events. in 1961, • CFA District 18 Commander, Paul Illman (left) congratulates Teddywaddy RFB member, lton’s Riely T p forward to his handba FA the years, leading to support In a modest response, There are seven teams Possibly the biggest chal- more options going forward. the likes of ruckman Harry hiesz and fir morrow, wh ll Joining the C s. John Powell, on the receival of the National Medal, as brigade Captain, Tim Giles (right) lenge facing Donald, how- st gamer, P en the Demo and encouragement for suc- John acknowledged his ap- which will be keen to dis- Crone, Jamie Cracker, Jason atrick Souls ns John held the position of ander, looks on. ever, will be getting the ball game against Boort, and had by. 02), ceeding leadership team preciation for the honour as prove this theory, especially Can Saints Rogers, the ever reliable Con- Captain at Teddywaddy85-20 for District 18 Comm Sea Lake-Nandaly, and that past Boe Bish across half- it been on target, who knows Heenan must offer a ray of n years (19 an, along with • Continued on page 2. Match Redbacks? lan Gunn and Mitch Egan how many goals Billy seventee Paul Illm addy RFB will ensure a very entertaining back, where hope, even if it is long term. iding the brigade through he reads the g Wedderburn led the way among those to perform well McInnes and Bryce Del- gu current Teddyw season ahead of us. brilliantly, and delivers amthee against Donald right to the first up. menico could have booted be- Charlton’s old campaign- peaks and troughs of opera- ball with pin-point accuracy. last few minutes of play, but Bulls to Bellow Again Scoreboard pressure is the tween them? ers, Anthony Judd, Aaron tion, and providing sound If the Royal Blues are to had to settle for a draw. Walklate, Daniel Thiesz and Birchip-Watchem will take break through for their first only thing that will reward the This combination, together on Boort on the Magpies’ The contributions of re- desperate endeavour of on- with dynamic play maker, Sam O’Connor were promi- win, they will need to hit the cruits Jordan Rosengren, home deck to k ballers and defenders, and un- Matt Elliott, strong on-ballers nent, particularly when the ick off round scoreboard early, through the Hamish Irving-Winter, ruck- Going on performances by 2. less St. Arnaud can ratchet up Trent and Wade Donnan, team needed a lift. impressive Brendan Goss, man/forward Jordan Harg- both teams in round 1, it will its conversion rate in front of Austin Mertz and a rock solid Seamus Young, Josh Potter reaves and talented youngster And Jordan Collins, Tim take a massive improvement goal, it will again suffer at the defence led by Kane Donnan Hill, Rhys Thompson and and Rian Mcgough, and their Isaac Holt gave the Redbacks from the Magpies to upset the hands of a relentless opposi- and Luke Martin will await Darcy McCallum did their opportunities will be deter- an early ascendancy, and if Bulls. tion, very keen to establish it- the Navy Blues when they best to curb the physical mined by the drive generated they can recreate their light- Boort struggled for scoring self as a force to be reckoned journey up the Calder High- strength of the opposition, but by Charlie Cameron in the ruck, ning start tomorrow, St. Ar- opportunities ag with. way tomorrow. will need to step up a gear Nandaly in theirainst S twilightea L akfix- on-ballers Ross Young, Mick naud will again struggle to go e- Charlton supporters might against even strong combina- ture, and against a defence led Foster and Darcy Harrison. with them. 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Birchip-Watchem line-up and an interchange of v. St. Arnaud three to rotate through, the Women: The women’s Bulls were full of run until the match was a 9-a-side contest, final whistle. Georgia Hogan – giving the players plenty of also on debut – pushed home space to ply their trade in their the third goal for the visitors first match for 18 months. St. then Chloe Gleeson followed Arnaud started with the ball suit to make the final score 4-0. and were quick to charge for- Birchip-Watchem defeated ward, earning a short corner in St. Arnaud for the first time in the opening minutes. A shot many years in the women’s from Kate Gifford deflected competition to make it a great off the post, denying the Saints start to the season for the Bulls. an early goal. Birchip-Watchem awards: Taina Brooks (BWHC) and Birchip-Watchem soon set- Allie Knights (O’Connors). tled into the contest and transi- Men: Saturday was always tioned well into attack. Taina going to be a tough match to Brooks showed a willingness start for the Birchip-Watchem to run with the ball and she ef- men's team but they were up fectively weaved her way for the challenge. Despite through the opposition on having a few good plays the many occasions. The Bulls en- Bulls couldn't manage to con- tered their attacking “D” nu- vert. New players Luke and merous times but struggled to Noah Slater did well for their get shots on goal. St. Arnaud’s first time playing a competi- full back Nicola Kirk was res- tive match and another new- olute on the last line of defence comer, Jake Faccin, showed and was able to keep the Bulls’ plenty of spark. Unfortunately, • Birchip-Watchem Minkey players: Left to right, Logan Cullen, Des Coffey, Jed Coffey, Eligh Dean, Jakoby Saggers. strikers at bay. At halftime the though, it wasn't enough to scores were deadlocked at 0-0. stop a very strong and skilled having plenty of momentum were both still fighting she is a strong attacker and de- Veronica Hogan had five very Birchip-Watchem contin- St. Arnaud team. Thomas into their attacking zone. St. strongly to get another goal to fender. The final score was a 9- keen and excited minkey ued to attack relentlessly in the Watts was the star for the Arnaud’s defence had to work put themselves in front. Sassia 0 win to St. Arnaud, however, players travel to St. Arnaud. It second half and eventually St. Saints, hitting 7 goals. quickly to keep on top of Coffey and Austin Dean con- the Bulls kept their heads held was great to see some of the Arnaud was no longer able to Final scores: St. Arnaud 13 players and make sure the tinued to intercept balls and high and are excited for the skills the kids have been practis- withhold the onslaught. Shots d. Birchip-Watchem 0. Bulls didn’t get the opportu- weave around players to get games to follow. ing being used in the game. All on goal became more accurate Birchip-Watchem awards: nity to convert. However the the ball into their attacking Birchip-Watchem awards: the players tried hard and had and when Saints’ goalkeeper Barry Clark (BWHC), Kristy Bulls were relentless in their zone and the Bulls had more Torey Atkinson (BWHC) and lots of fun. Awards: Jakoby Sag- Sophie Male was able to make Knights (Paul and Cathy Lowry). attack and it wasn’t long be- shots on goal with some ex- Willow Ryan (O’Connors). gers (Paul and Cathy Lowry) a block there was always Bulls Underage: The underage fore Charlie Barber received a tremely close opportunities to Minkey: After a year off the and Logan Cullen (Paul and players nearby ready to grab hockey teams were excited to pass from a long corner out score. But the Saints’ Tahli field, Birchip-Watchem coach Cathy Lowry). the ricochet. Playing her first take to the St. Arnaud field for wide and carried it into the Wright maintained her compo- match in the senior ranks, 13- the first match of the 2021 sea- “D”. He quickly passed it off sure as goalie and kept them year-old Allie Knights posi- son after a year off due to to Sassia Coffey at the top of out. Final score was a 2-2 draw. North-Central Netball tioned herself perfectly on the COVID-19. The field was the “D” who slap hit it into the Birchip-Watchem awards: post and pushed in Birchip- looking good and the weather far corner of the goals to score Sassia Coffey (Mallee Branded), • Continued from page 14. d. Birchip-Watchem 10. Watchem’s first goal. was slightly fresh. The aim the first goal of the match. Austin Dean (P. and C. Lowry). day defeating St. Arnaud 25 to Award winner: Keira Once Birchip-Watchem had this year is to ensure as many St. Arnaud tried to get the Under-12s: Field hockey is 18 and it looks to be interesting Lowry (Birchip Hardware) broken through to score the youths as possible are getting ball into their attacking end generally 11 players for each season ahead. Award: Chloe 13-and-Under “A”: After proverbial dam wall was playing time so Birchip- with Ben Greenaway chasing team on the ground but this Gleeson (Hogan’s Transport) a year off it was a very un- busted. Talei Brooks’ hard hit Watchem loaned 3 females to down many loose balls and year is going to be a flexible Under-16 “A”: It was an known space as to what the from a short corner pass de- St. Arnaud to ensure they driving it forward. Hannah year for the sport. On Saturday extremely chilly start to the under-13s would be up flected off a St. Arnaud stick could meet the required female Kemp and Samuel Hogan the U12s played a 9-a-side 2021 season and the nerves against this year. Most of the before thudding into the back- to male ratio. were there to prevent them game, which is normally a were showing early for girls had not played any com- board for the Bulls’ second. Birchip-Watchem attacked from succeeding and contin- challenge. Considering it was Birchip-Watchem after a long petitive netball as a result of With nine teenagers in their strongly from the first whistle, ued to send the ball forward the first game of the season, it netball hiatus. St. Arnaud was COVID- 19, so it was a big for the Bulls. Austin Dean was was an even greater challenge. able to maintain composure step up, but they came out dominant across the midfield – All players in the Bulls’ side and push to an early lead with a lot of enthusiasm and tackling well, eliminating op- were new to competition finishing the first quarter 6 heart. Working out how they position and hitting the ball hockey. The team had learnt goals up. Strong defence from play together and refining into space out wide for players the basics of hockey from the Bulls, led by Sassia Cof- their skills will be the aim for to run onto and creating oppor- Birchip-Watchem’s fabulous fey, enabled Birchip- this season, but there were tunities in the Bulls’ forward minkey program, but were thrown Watchem to briefly stay in some amazing plays through (By “Ivor Hooke”) line. The Bulls had a lot of op- into the deep end against a touch with St. Arnaud on the the game. The Bulls’ strongest The golf season started a little tentatively on portunities to score and were strong St. Arnaud team. score board, but the smooth quarter was the second, where Thursday, April 8; six men played nine holes. close numerous times, with Hannah Gould arrived as attacking from the Saints saw strong mid- court play from them push the margin out Eva Coffey, accurate shooting The winner was Luke Allie Knight and Emily Barber the starting whistle was being Heard at the working hard at the posts to blown, starting the game as steadily over the remainder of from Zali Angel, and defen- Kelly, with a very handy 18 Nineteenth the game. Final score was St. sive pressure from Beau stableford points. pick up loose balls. Amanda Birchip-Watchem’s one inter- • I hate to do this so early Bradley and Georgia Hogan change player. This gave her a Arnaud 29 to Birchip- Haslam and Georgia Hogan A stableford event was in the season, but Richard (both filling in for the Saints) chance to see the game in ac- Watchem 16. Award winner: saw the Bulls outscore St. Ar- played at the weekend, and Gallagher hit an awesome were determined not to let that tion and to get a few tips be- Sassia Coffey (Sharp’s Bakery). naud. Over the rest of the Saturday’s winner was drive from the twelfth tee at happen though and made them fore getting her turn on the Under-16 “B”: It was game however St. Arnaud Graeme Cocking on 34 Dad’s Army, which landed work hard for it. St. Arnaud ground. Willow Ryan was the great to see everyone excited was strong, with Scarlett points, which considering the somewhere in the vicinity of got a break away and worked Birchip-Watchem’s goalie and, about being back on the Hand moving well in the ring conditions, was a good score. the 14th. scrape. And he had the ball down to its end and got being new to the sport, he was courts for their game. Both and shooting accurately Runner-up on 31 points was the audacity to say it was a bit a short corner. Owen Lowe hit brave to have a go at arguably teams started off a little rusty throughout the second half. Mr President, Richard Gal- of a draw. More like a huge a hard ball from the top of the the hardest position on the but Scarlett Hand and Sophie Well done to the young Bulls O’Donnell shot well in the who were defeated by St. Ar- lagher. hook, I would say. “D” and scored St. Arnaud’s field. He kept his chin up first half for St. Arnaud. At naud 19 to 7. Award Winner • Kelvin Clark didn’t start first goal. through the first half despite Nearest the pin sponsored half-time scores were Beau Haslam (O’Connors). too well either, with his drive At half-time scores were 1-1. many goals hit against him. by Donald Mechanical and Birchip- Watchem traileing 13-and-Under “B”: If from the tenth tee finishing on The second half continued Ollie Cook, Zara Lowry and Tyre Service, Brad Bath. with similar intensity. Zali Torey Atkinson showed that St. Arnaud 7 to 10. Bulls’ ever a bunch of girls were the damn dam bank. Imogen Boyle, Ada Bouke keen to take the court, this The sixteenth hole, spon- • I also heard Geoff Har- Angel was cutting off the they are strong in the defence Saints attack at half back and line, but they were out played and Tylah Haslam scored was the group. The youngest sored by Community Bank vey’s drive from the twelfth feeding the ball forward where by the Saints’ Austin Lowe, some great shots and a strong group representing the Bulls Donald, Luke Kelly. went 40 metres along the Harry Cook was picking it up who towered over everyone mid-court tussle between will spend the season learning And the big one, Graeme ground to the 11 scrape. and passing it to the forwards. and is an experienced player. Birchip-Watchem’s Bella Mor- the ropes and getting some Cocking had an eagle, that is • And Matt Clark needed a Charlie Barber carried it in The Bulls’ backline defended a ris, Keira Lowry, Hannah court time in the unscored two under par, on the twelfth cut lunch looking for his lost along the base line and passed few short corner penalties and Wilson and St. Arnaud’s Ash- competition, and they will hole. Well done, Graeme! ball on the 11th, but the way- it across the face of the goals, put into play what they had ley Jackson, Leila Patton and have a lot of fun. Playing in a ward ball is still missing. where Eva Coffey picked it up practised at training. Demi Leah was a high com- range of different positions, the Incidentally, we are play- • It sounds like a bit of on the post to slot it in for the In the second half the Bulls petitive standard. St. Arnaud Birchip-Watchem girls in- ing the back nine twice at the work on the practice fairway Bulls’ second goal. This time players relaxed a little more. defences, Ruby Smith, Tea- cluded Mia Sharp, Asha Lee, moment, as the bare patches wouldn’t hurt, eh boys? the Saints retaliated by quickly Forwards Noah Dean, Michael gan Cole and Chloe Needs Esther Bourke, Cassie Tynan, on the front nine have been Coming Events getting it down to their end Darby and Lana Angel got the made the Birchip-Watchem Gracie Ferrier, Beau Haslam, broken up and seeded, wait- This weekend will be a where they were able to score ball down into the attacking goalies work hard for every Lana Angel, Aneika Boyle ball and, at the other end, the and Zara Lowry. The girls ing for some rain. stroke event, just to see how their second goal from another “D” to get a try at scoring. Jack short corner – a repeat of the Knights had an open shot at Bulls’ Emily Barber, Bethany played well, scoring goals and Sunday apparently was good you are. Hiha and Kayla Rodda in de- defending well and will no And for those who play first with Owen Lowe hitting a goals from the top of the “D” bath day as B (big) Bath was hard ball from the top of the but nerves got the better of him fence worked overtime doubt be keen to take the the winner with 32 points on Kara Kara veterans’ golf, the against the quick-moving St. court again next week. club hopes to know soon if “D” to level the scores again. and this didn’t lead to a goal. a countback from J (Junior) Even though both teams Beau Haslam had a good game Arnaud goalies. Award winner: Mia Sharp and when it will be played. Bath. were beginning to tire they out on the wing, showing that Final scores: St. Arnaud 20 (Hogan’s Transport). “The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 16, 2021 — PAGE15 The Buloke Times SPORTSPORT Est. 1875

Bulls Lead the Early Charge (By Shane O’Shea) With round one safely navigated, through a wide range of COVID-19 protocols, it is already evident that Birchip-Watchem has the potential to be one of the key players in North-Central foot- ball’s 2021 season. Taking nothing away from by Dale Hinkley, the Magpies the other winners, defending may again struggle in front of title holder Sea Lake-Nandaly goal. and Wycheproof-Narraport, With the likes of Lachlan together with Donald and. Ryan, Stefan Pye, Nathan Wedderburn, which could not Gordon and Daniel Castellano be separated at full time, the feeding the ball deep into at- Bulls put a young St. Arnaud tack, Birchip-Watchem’s for- line-up to the sword. wards should have a From a water-tight defence smorgasbord of opportunities that conceded only four goals, to post a winning score. to a multi-pronged attack that Demons on a Roll? recorded a positive return of Wycheproof-Narraport 15 goals on a very challeng- started the season with a ing day, weather-wise, for strong team effort against goal kicking, and supported Charlton and will be looking by a strong and versatile mid- for the same result against field, Birchip-Watchem has Donald tomorrow. an outstanding depth of talent, The home ground advan- well drilled by experienced tage should suit the Demons, coach, Trevor Ryan. with strong bodied midfield- It will take several weeks ers Mitch Curtis, George and • Prominent in Wycheproof-Narraport’s attack last Saturday were Lachlan Allison (left) pictured watching his handball to gain a better appreciation of Joel Turner, ruckman Ryan float towards team-mate Aaron Henneman. They will again be the main focal points up forward tomorrow, when the Demons the strengths of all eight Duncan, speedster Adal Zuk aim for a win at Donald’s expense. Also pictured are Charlton’s Riely Thiesz and first gamer, Patrick Soulsby. teams, but my money is on patrolling one wing and the ulls to occupy one grand the B twin-pronged attack of Aaron Royal Blues might have a few the likes of ruckman Harry game against Boort, and had Heenan must offer a ray of final berth (and I am very fru- Henneman and Lachlan Allison. more options going forward. Crone, Jamie Cracker, Jason it been on target, who knows hope, even if it is long term. gal with my money when it Possibly the biggest chal- Rogers, the ever reliable Con- how many goals Billy comes to gambling). Charlton’s old campaign- lenge facing Donald, how- Can Saints lan Gunn and Mitch Egan McInnes and Bryce Del- ers, Anthony Judd, Aaron There are seven teams ever, will be getting the ball among those to perform well menico could have booted be- which will be keen to dis- Match Redbacks? Walklate, Daniel Thiesz and past Boe Bish across half- Wedderburn led the way first up. tween them? prove this theory, especially Sam O’Connor were promi- back, where he reads the game against Donald right to the Scoreboard pressure is the This combination, together Sea Lake-Nandaly, and that nent, particularly when the brilliantly, and delivers the last few minutes of play, but only thing that will reward the with dynamic play maker, will ensure a very entertaining team needed a lift. ball with pin-point accuracy. had to settle for a draw. desperate endeavour of on- Matt Elliott, strong on-ballers season ahead of us. If the Royal Blues are to The contributions of re- ballers and defenders, and un- Trent and Wade Donnan, And Jordan Collins, Tim Bulls to Bellow Again break through for their first cruits Jordan Rosengren, less St. Arnaud can ratchet up Austin Mertz and a rock solid Hill, Rhys Thompson and Birchip-Watchem will take win, they will need to hit the Hamish Irving-Winter, ruck- its conversion rate in front of defence led by Kane Donnan Darcy McCallum did their on Boort on the Magpies’ scoreboard early, through the man/forward Jordan Harg- goal, it will again suffer at the and Luke Martin will await best to curb the physical home deck to kick off round 2. impressive Brendan Goss, reaves and talented youngster hands of a relentless opposi- the Navy Blues when they strength of the opposition, but Going on performances by Seamus Young, Josh Potter Isaac Holt gave the Redbacks tion, very keen to establish it- journey up the Calder High- will need to step up a gear both teams in round 1, it will and Rian Mcgough, and their an early ascendancy, and if self as a force to be reckoned way tomorrow. against even strong combina- take a massive improvement opportunities will be deter- they can recreate their light- with. Charlton supporters might tion tomorrow. from the Magpies to upset the mined by the drive generated ning start tomorrow, St. Ar- have been disappointed with There will be good days Bulls. by Charlie Cameron in the ruck, naud will again struggle to go Can Navy Blues the outcome of last Saturday’s for Charlton, and some more Boort struggled for scoring on-ballers Ross Young, Mick with them. Withstand Tiger game, but the efforts of challenging ones, as the sea- opportunities against Sea Lake- Foster and Darcy Harrison. Jake Tillig is blending to- Onslaught? promising youngsters Charlie son unfolds, and tomorrow Nandaly in their twilight fix- In what will be a good test gether a good mixture of Sea Lake-Nandaly domi- Patullo, Jackson Zagame, Pat looks like being one of the lat- ture, and against a defence led for both combinations, the youth and experience, with nated scoring in its opening Sait, Pat Soulsby and Mason ter.

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