Guyra Gazette

Wednesday April 19, 2017 Phil calls it a day after 40 years

Phil Devlin’s forty year reign as the king of the corner has come to an end. As the long term proprietor, (and more re- cently the hired help) at the Fourways Service Station, the well-known local has ‘left the building’ for the last time. It brings to an end a long as- sociation with the business for Phil and wife Debbie. The garage was built by Debbie’s grandparents Herb and Dorothy Burgess in 1965, and was then handed on to their daughter Betty and her hus- band Harold Steele (Debbie’s parents). Phil began work there in 1977 and when Harold took ill Phil and Debbie took over. They sold the business to Craig and Tracey Reeves in 2014, however Phil continued as an employee until last Wednesday when he pumped his last tank of fuel and said A treat on his last day - Phil cuts his farewell cake with owner Craig Reeves goodbye. Phil said that while it was He said that he plans to bie's help since taking over. established.” sad to leave, he was looking ‘reacquaint’ himself with the “We wish him the best for Craig and Tracey are forward to moving on and game of golf and spend more the future, and will miss his pleased to welcome Logan sleeping in. time visiting his kids and advice which has made the Beechey to the team at the “The business has been good grandkids who are based in transition easier,” Tracey said. Fourways and they will con- to us,” he said. “Yes there were and . “While we are sad to see him tinue to provide the same qual- long hours, but I wouldn’t Tracey and Craig said that go, we are also pleased that he ity service they are known for. change a thing.” they appreciate Phil and Deb- stayed on and helped us to get Tax Planning Seminar When: Thursday, 27 April Worried you might have to pay too much tax Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm Venue: for the 2017 Financial year? We can help! Rafters Restaurant , Guyra

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Circulation `1660 P: 6779 2132 E: [email protected], [email protected] www.gala.org.au/guyra-gazette/ ANZAC day Guyra Soldiers in the First World War services This year will commemorate tillery bombardment. One sol- of Amiens on 8 August, 1918 Next Tuesday, April 25th, the centenary of some of the dier wrote that holding the line during the rapid advance that the Guyra RSL sub-Branch worst battles of the First World at Messines was far worse than followed, and in the operation will hold services to commem- War: Arras, Bullecourt, taking it. that breached the Hindenburg orate ANZAC Day: Messines, Polygon Wood and The battalion’s next major Line at the end of September, 5.45am - Dawn Service at the muddiest, bloodiest battle of battle was around Passchen- thus sealing Germany’s defeat. the Memorial Hall, followed by all, Passchendaele. daele. The battlefield, though, The 33rd Battalion disbanded morning tea in the Hall 101 years ago the men of had been deluged with rain, and in May 1919. 9.00am - Service at the MPS Guyra and district enlisted in thick mud tugged at the ad- There were 451 killed, 2052 10.00am - Form up at Four the 33rd Battalion AIF. They vancing troops and fouled their wounded (including gassed) Ways for the March trained initially at Armidale weapons. Decorations: 2 VC, 1 CMG, 4 10.30am - March down Showground, moved to Greta, The battle was disastrous but DSO, 1 bar, 1 MBE, 22 MC, 19 Bradley Street near Maitland for further train- the 3rd Division captured the DCM, 1 bar, 76 MM, 3 bars, one 11.00am - Main Service at ing and then were transported German blockhouses on the hill 2nd bar, 10 MSM, 25 MID, 9 for- the Soldier’s Memorial Hall to Sydney in May 1916 where of Passchendaele on 4th Octo- eign awards. 12.30pm - Lunch at the they embarked on HMAT ber, 1917 with great loss of life. The Battle of Passchendale is Bowling Club Marathon on 4 May, 1916 to sail In the drive towards Pass- also known as the Third Battle to England. chendaele, 35 men were lost for of Ieper. Members of the Combined The 33rd Battalion became every yard or metre of the 5 Ieper in Belgium (or Ypres as Churches Choir will lead the part of the 9th Brigade of the miles or 8 km advance. That is it was known by the British hymns, accompanied at the 3rd Australian Division. It left 280,000 men who died in just a Army) was at the heart of the organ by Beverley Handebo. Sydney, bound for the United few months from August to Oc- western Front Battlefield The ANZAC Day Address will Kingdom in May 1916. Arriving tober 1917. throughout World War I. be given by Hunter Davidson. there in early July, the battalion A full strength Battalion gen- For four long years the me- After the official wreath-lay- spent the next four months erally numbers 1,000. The 33rd dieval town witnessed destruc- ing, anyone wishing to lay a training. They crossed to France was left with 231 soldiers. tion and the loss of a generation. memorial tribute is invited to in late November, and moved For the next five months the Fighting for the freedom of do so. into the trenches of the Western 33rd alternated between peri- Europe against the German There will be a ‘bucket Front for the first time on 27 ods of rest, training, labouring, War Machine, the Allied Forces brigade’ of VRA members cir- November, 1916 just in time for and service in the line. suffered the heaviest losses in culating amongst the crowd to the onset of one of the worst and When the German Army its history. raise much needed funds for coldest winters experienced in launched its last great offensive Tyne Cot Cemetery is the the RSL and the usual lunch that region. in the spring of 1918, the Bat- resting place of 11,954 soldiers for RSL members and guests The Battalion had to wait talion was part of the force de- of the Commonwealth Forces. will be held at the Bowling until the emphasis of British ployed to defend the approaches This is the largest number of Club at 12.30pm. and Dominion operations to Amiens around Villers Bre- burials contained in any Com- The Guyra RSL sub-Branch switched to the Ypres Sector of tonneux. monwealth cemetery of either Belgium in mid-1917 to take It took part in a counter-at- the First or Second World War. encourages main street busi- part in its first major battle; this tack at Hangard Wood on 30 It is the largest Commonwealth nesses to join in commemorat- was the battle of Messines, March, 1918 and helped to de- military cemetery in the world. ing ANZAC Day by doing a launched on 7 June, 2017. feat a major drive on Villers The dates of death of the sol- window display of memora- The battalion held the ground Bretonneux on 4 April. diers buried at Tyne Cot ceme- bilia. captured during the battle for Later in 1918, the 33rd also tery cover a period of four years, Martha Weiderman several days afterwards and played a role in the Allies’ own from October 1914 to Septem- Hon. Secretary was subjected to intense ar- offensive. It fought at the battle ber 1918.

What’s HOT What’s NOT Weather Watch Perfect weather for the Easter break ‐ an opportu‐ Using the front of Kirk’s IGA as a drop‐off and Guyra Hospital Water treatment plant nity to get lots of outdoor pick‐up station. chores done Date Day Min Max Rainfall Registrations - 11 Tues 3.4 19.7 to 9am Monday, April 17 ANZAC Day services ‐ Potholes already appear‐ 12 Wed 7.5 20.1 would be good to see a ing in the freshly laid road 13 Thurs 7.9 17.9 Rainfall - 0mm (496.5mm YTD) surface near Wandsworth Top Dam 10mm above spillway good turn out next Tuesday 14 Fri 6.5 18.0 15 Sat 4.1 18.6 Bott. Dam 10mm above spillway Daily average town consumption Easter Eggs and Hot Cross Neighbours who make 16 Sun 6.2 18.7 (target 650 kl) 822 kl buns life difficult for no real 17 Mon 6.0 19 reason Water Restrictions - NIL Back to school next week Rainfall this week Rainfall year to date 0mm 0 days 516.8mm 47 days Submit your Hots and Nots by phone 6779 2132 email April rainfall Rainfall last year to date [email protected] or drop in to the GALA centre 18.9 5 days 220.4mm 26 days

Guyra Gazette Wednesday April 19, 2017 Page 2 Festival funds flow for community groups The cheques are in the mail for local community or- ganisations as a reward for helping out at the Lamb and Potato festival in January. This year more than $30,000 has been distrib- uted and is spread between the groups who assisted in the food gazebo and helped out with the night watch du- ties. President Steve Mepham said that the festival relies on the volunteers and they enjoy being able to pass on the rewards to those groups who put in the long hours to make the festival a success. “The storm that hit the festival had an impact, and The Guyra Golfing Ladies (and partners) helping out at this year’s festival overall takings were slightly down,” Steve said. “However with brooms and rakes and tent to provide a solid foun- in May, there are a few posi- our costs were also down so it was a tremendous effort dation, making it sturdier tions that need to be filled,” the net position was the which meant we were able and safer particularly after he said. “ New people and same and we were able to to get going the next day what happened this year.” new ideas are always wel- distribute slightly more with only minimal interrup- “With the AGM coming up come.” than last year.” tion.” Reflecting on the 2017 Plans are already under- Festival Mr Mepham said way for the 2018 Festival that there were many posi- and the committee are look- tives to take out of this ing to apply for grants to years event. make some upgrades for “The storm could have next year. been a major disaster, how- “The gazebo is the centre ever it brought out a great of a lot of action and we show of community spirit for would like to make some which we are extremely more upgrades there,” Steve grateful,” he said. said. “People came from every- “We would also like to put where, they just turned up down a slab for the music

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Guyra Gazette Wednesday April 19, 2017 Page 3 Community Lions Noticeboard Meals on Wheels Easter 20 April: Susan Gerard 21 April: Rob Forbes & Doreen Garniss 24 April: New England raffle Mutual staff 25 April: Jeanette Jarvis 26 April: Noreen Williams Street Stalls The Guyra Lions Club 20 April - RSL sub branch Easter raffle was drawn last 21 April - Hospital Auxiliary 27, 28 & 29 April – Thursday. The winning Guyra Rotary Club ticket was drawn by Sophie May 4 Westpac Rescue Gaukroger from Kirks IGA. Helicopter 1st prize went to Roy Church Notices Soraghan, 2nd prize to St James Anglican Sunday 9am Traditional Service, Tracey Williams, 3rd to 10.30am Family Service; 1st Lindsey Schaefer 4th prize Sunday of the month Backwater 2pm, 3rd Sunday of the month toNerida Saunders. Ben Lomond 12.00noon The Lions Club would like Rev Mark Evers 6779 1111 to thank Kirk’s IGA for St Mary’s Catholic allowing them to sell their Saturday Mass 6pm in Guyra, Sunday 9am, 1st Sunday of the tickets and everyone who month Ben Lomond, 3rd Sun- supported them. day Wards Mistake, otherwise All funds raised will be Guyra St Columba’s Presbyterian used for Lions projects Sunday 9.00am Rev Andrew within the community Campbell, Acting Session Clerk: Jim Coleman 6733 2021 Uniting Church Have your say...... Regular Sunday Service 9.30am Enquiries Nancy Davidson 6779 1366 # Cemetery ‘disgusting’ where. Surely something can gional Council could apply Seventh-day Adventist Once again I am writing to be done to mow this section for a grant. I have written to Saturday from 10am Bible bring people’s attention to and keep it tidy. Other towns them asking about this. Study, 11am Divine Service. the state of the older portion can keep their cemeteries Would other concerned citi- Enquiries: 6779 1587 of the Guyra Cemetery. neat and tidy. Why not zens do likewise. Northwest Church It is disgusting with this- Guyra? Kath Varley 66 Llangothlin St, Sunday meet- tles and long grass every- Perhaps Armidale Re- ing 10am, Wed 7pm Food Pantry - Fridays 1-3pm. # Tourism funding Tony Stace 0427956772. Surely one responsible use Church of Freedom of some of the 300 million 10 Nincoola Street - Contact: dollars for Regional Growth, 0421 847 973, Tuesday Prayer Environment and Tourism 6.30pm, Wed Bible Study funding would be to assist in 6.30pm Sunday Service 10am removing the Indian Myna, statewide and in particular, Service Clubs locally! LIONS CLUB dinner meetings These “European Carp 1st & 3rd Thursday of the with wings” are gradually month at Guyra Bowling Club, killing off our colourful 7pm. Ph:Peter King 0412 780 rosella, kookaburras and 951 small iconic marsupials. The Birds of the Plateau (Richard Stanley) ROTARY CLUB dinner meetings diverse birdlife up here from townships/villages is a maybe - they need to be con- 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month the lagoons to the bushlands unique experience. trolled. Funding could pay a at Rafters Restaurant, at over 1300 metres above Put a $10 bounty on their contractor. 6.30pm. Ph: Aileen MacDonald sea level, next to historic head for a month or two Richard Stanley 0417 079 307

Guyra Gazette Wednesday April 19, 2017 Page 4 Council News

DEVELLOOPMENT PROPOSAL the following year. The legislative requirements insure their properties are subsidising households Armidale Regional Council has received are outlined in the Local Government Act and who don’t purchase home and contents Development Application No. 38-2017 for Regulations. insurance. Subdivision to be undertaken in 2 Stages. Stage Due to Armidale Dumaresq and The levy, to be paid by all property owners, is 1 – Subdivision of 7 Existing Lease Lots to Create Councils amalgamation, there is a requirement not part of Council’s rates and will be clearly 8 New Torrens Lots. Stage 2 – Subdivision of 3 for the many separate service fees and identified as a separate item on the rates notice. Existing Lease Lots to Create 6 New Torrens Lots. charges adopted by both former councils to be The amount of the Fire and Emergency Service The Development, which is not designated standardised. While many are statutory fees or Levy for each property will be set by the development, is proposed at Lot 1 and 4 DP charges and do not differ, there are a number of NSW Government and determined by land 1198787, Lot 1 DP 1196697, Lot 31 DP1043255 other fees and charges which have been revised classifications and unimproved land values. and Lots 9, 12 and 13 DP 802978 being, 10541 and restructured. This allows fees and charges to be consistently applied throughout Armidale The NSW Valuer General is responsible for New England Highway, Armidale, also known as determining unimproved land values, while The Armidale Airport. Regional Council as a whole. Any fee or charge duplicated across the two former councils have councils identify which land classification Armidale Regional Council has lodged the also been identified and removed. properties fall into. If you disagree with your Application and will be the Consent Authority. property’s classification, you can request a review To view the Draft 2017-2018 Fees and Charges by contacting Council via email at council@ The Application and supporting documentation and comparison document visit Council’s may be inspected at the Civic Administration armidale.nsw.gov.au or by mail to council at PO engagement hub at yoursay.armidale.nsw.gov.au Box 75A Armidale, NSW 2350. Building, 135 Rusden Street Armidale between or via Council’s website at www.armidaleregional. 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday from nsw.gov.au Armidale Regional Council property owners and 19 April 2017 until 3 May 2017 public holidays businesses can rest assured that while Council excluded. Within this time, written submissions Hard copies can be viewed at the Armidale Office will now be collecting the Fire and Emergency may be made and any objection to the proposal 135 Rusden Street, Armidale or the Guyra Office Services Levy, their rates remain protected. at 158 Bradley Street, Guyra. must state the grounds of objection. The NSW Government’s rate protection Should you have any further enquiries in relation Submissions can be emailed to council@ commitment means residents of the new council to the Application, please contact Ms Linda armidale.nsw.gov.au or mailed to Armidale will pay no more for their rates than they would Graham, Council’s Town Planner on (02) 6770 Regional Council ‘Draft 2017-2018 Fees and have under their old council for the next three 3883 or [email protected] Charges’ PO Box 75A Armidale, NSW 2350. years. Please note that under State legislation, any For more detailed information on the NSW person making a submission on a Development COUNCILS TTOO COLLECCTT Government’s Fire and Emergency Levy, visit: Application must also disclose whether they NSW GOVERNMENT FIRE & www.ffeesl.nsw.gov.au or any “associate” have made a “reportable EMERGENCY SERVICES LEVY political donation” or gift to a local Councillor or or call 1300 78 78 72 Council employee within the period commencing On 1 July 2017, a fairer system for collecting two years before an submission is made and the NSW Government levy that funds fire and ending when that Application is determined. emergency services across the state will come EXTRAORDINARRYY Further details including disclosure forms are into effect. COUNCIL MEETING available on request from Council. NSW councils will now collect the Fire and An Extraordinary Council Meeting will be held PUBLIC EXHIBITION Emergency Services Levy (FESL) from property on the 17 May 2017 in the Armidale office owners alongside their rates, on behalf of the Council Chamber, 135 Rusden St, Armidale, from Draft 2017-2018 Fees and Charges NSW Government. 9am. Agenda - 2017-2018 Budget. At the Ordinary Council Meeting held in Armidale Currently, individuals and businesses that buy The public are welcome to attend. on Wednesday 12 April 2017 the Administrator property insurance contribute most of the endorsed the recommendation to place the Draft funding for NSW Fire and Rescue, NSW Rural COUNCIL MEETING 2017-2018 Fees and Charges on Public Exhibition Fire Service and the State Emergency Service The next - Ordinary Council Meeting will be from Thursday 13 April 2017 for a period of 28 to protect the community from fire, floods and days. held on the 24 May 2017 in the Guyra office other natural disasters. Council Chamber, 158 Bradley St, Guyra, from Council must review its fees and charges for This means that NSW property owners who 9am. The public are welcome to attend. Development Applications and Complying Development Certificates determined March 2017 - Guyra region

Section 101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, as amended precludes a challenge to the validity of consent more than three months after the date of public notification of the consent. In accordance with Section 101 of the Act and Clause 124 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation, 2000, the following determinations are publicly notified: Application Number Address Description Date Decision CDC-10-2017 1262 Baldersleigh Road BALDERSLEIGH NSW 2365 Farm Shed 7/3/17 Approved CDC-7-2017 12 Yarrawonda Street GUYRA NSW 2365 Demolish Existing and Construct New Shed 6/3/17 Approved DA-75-2006/B 163 Baldersleigh Road GUYRA NSW 2365 Subdivision x 13 1/3/17 Approved Stay connected Armidale Regional Council is and on Twitter on FFaacebook - the page is ‘ArmidaleRegional LGA’ or named ‘Armidale Regional ‘@ARC2350’. Council’.

PUBLIC NOTICE - Wednesday 19 April 2017 Unleash the opportunities Authorised by the CEO Peter Dennis Armidale Regional Council PO Box 75A, 135 Rusden Street, Armidale NSW 2350. Ph: 1300 136 833 Fax: 6772 9275. Email: [email protected] www.armidaleregional.nsw.gov.au

Guyra Gazette Wednesday April 19, 2017 Page 5 Guyra Gazette Wednesday April 19, 2017 Page 6 Guyra Gazette Wednesday April 19, 2017 Page 7 A day in the garden

On Thursday April 12, the hosts enlightened us about residents of Kolora were in- the plants and shrubs grow- vited to morning tea at ing in their colourful garden. “Kallala Gardens” the home We would like to give a spe- of Norm and Hazel Charles. cial thanks to our extra We had a stroll around the helpers Judy & Peter Baxter garden, enjoying the warmth and Debbie Heffernan. of the sunshine while our Lisa Church Make the most of paddock feed Tingha a step

There is a chill in the air and as we making decisions about what product to closer to head towards winter producers are use. Armidale Regional Council administrator urged to make the most of their pad- When using dry licks or blocks which Ian Tiley last week conceded to a boundary dock feed by supplying protein supple- contain urea farmers are advised to be adjustment which paves the way for ments for cattle. alert for potential urea poisoning. Sup- Tingha to become part of Jason Siddell, Senior Lands Services plying stock grade salt to cattle before Council. Officer with Northern Tablelands Local starting protein supplementation can The boundary adjustment will mean that Lands Services, advises cattle fed a pro- reduce the risk. The salt can be a cost Tingha Village, Green Valley Farm and the tein supplement can significantly in- effective way to satisfy their initial Georges Creek area south and south-west crease their utilisation of low quality craving so that stock don’t then gorge on of Tingha will now belong to Inverell Shire pastures. urea. Council. “In most western parts of our region “Also ensure when feeding urea based In February ARC agreed to Tingha and there is still good pasture and recent protein supplements that you start at Green Valley moving to Inverell, and un- rain will increase both quality and around 4 - 5% urea and build up gradu- dertook to survey households in the quantity,” Jason said. “The wet weather ally from there,” advised Jason. “Dry will also prompt growth in eastern licks can be used to minimise weight George’s Creek area to determine which areas but as soon as the weather cools, loss, however if the goal is to promote local government they would like to be part plant growth will slow and pasture weight gain, protein meals are a better of. A survey of 42 properties was conducted availability will likely be limited in com- option.” with 57% in favour of the move. ing months.” Most protein meals are safe to feed to Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall “You can make better use of the feed cattle, however soya bean meal can be said he was delighted to now put a single in your paddocks easily and cost effec- problematic and producers will need to submission to the Minister for Local Gov- tively by supplying some form of protein be more cautious in how it is introduced ernment Gabrielle Upton. supplement but keep an eye on herbage to stock. If lupins are used as a protein "What has been a heavy discussion be- mass to ensure groundcover and plant source, they should be cracked for cattle tween both councils now has an agreed po- composition is maintained at an opti- so stock can better utilise this feed sition and I'm very hopeful the decision will mum level.” source. be resolved soon," he said. A variety of protein supplement prod- Information on making your own "The prospects of Tingha incorporating ucts are available from lick blocks to blocks or protein meals is available on- with Inverell have been given a massive dry licks and protein meals. Lick blocks line at: www.dpi.nsw.gov.au boost." can be convenient, however producers For more information on livestock Armidale Regional Council will request are advised to calculate the cost of the management and feed options contact all costs of the move incurred be funded by protein and whether the goal is to main- Jason Siddell on 0459 162 295. the NSW State Government. tain or increase livestock weight when Guyra Gazette Wednesday April 19, 2017 Page 8 Welcome morning tea a huge success

On Saturday April 8th the of fresh eggs from 'Working Guyra & District Chamber with Nature', treats from of Commerce (GDCC) hosted High Country Wholefoods a 'Welcome to Guyra' morn- and useful information ing tea for new residents to about the region and how to the area. The event was get involved with the Cham- made possible by sponsor- ber and other organisations. ship from the Armidale Re- “There were visitors from gional Council and took Iran, Taiwan, Sydney, West- place at the Guyra Library. ern Australia and other re- Former Guyra Shire gional areas of NSW, who Mayor and Chamber mem- have made Guyra home,” ber Hans Hietbrink wel- Aileen said. “We hope they comed the new residents enjoyed the morning tea and and gave an introduction to meeting new faces because all of the team in atten- we certainly enjoyed meet- dance. Hans Hietbrink chats to new residents Trevor and Kye ing them.” Nicole Corry from The “We hope to host more Hub at Guyra and Commu- took the residents on a tour MacDonald said that all of 'Welcome to Guyra' events nity Gardens provided all of the Community Garden the guests were provided during the year and will with fresh produce from the after morning tea. with a 'goodies bag' that con- keep you posted.” Community Garden and GDCC President Aileen tained a tea towel, six pack Cool country could prove a koala refuge The cooler climate of the Northern Northern Tablelands Local Land Serv- erbate other threats to the species such Tablelands could prove an important ices. as disease. refuge for koala populations and other “The data we have gathered will also “Koalas have likely been struggling in animals in NSW as heatwaves become feed into the NSW Government’s Sav- inland areas like Moree where pro- more frequent. ing our Species Iconic Koala Project longed hot weather has broken new Field work on the Cool Country which aims to secure the survival of the records over summer,” said Carina Koalas project is nearing completion koala in the wild in NSW.” Johnson. following extensive surveys in the Research on koalas west of the Great Early findings of the Cool Country Delungra and Ashford regions, and also Dividing Range indicates there has Koalas project indicated that previously in the area from Black Mountain south been a dramatic decline in koala popu- strong populations around Ashford and to Nowendoc. The findings are expected lations of up to 80% since the 1990s, along the Severn River may be suffer- to be released in late autumn. due partly to drought and extreme ing too. “The information gathered in this heatwaves. “We hope that the higher elevations project will help us implement strate- The Independent Review into the De- and significantly cooler climate of the gies relevant to the local area that will cline of Koala Populations suggests the Northern Tablelands might provide a protect and enhance existing koala impact of extreme weather events on refuge for koala populations in north- habitat,” said Carina Johnson, Cool koalas is likely to increase. Predicted ern NSW,” said Carina. Country Koalas project officer with climate change is also expected to exac-

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Guyra Gazette Wednesday April 19, 2017 Page 9 Guyra Gazette Classifieds

MEETING NOTICE CLAIM THE DATE DEADLINES GUYRA RSL sub-Branch monthly meet- APRIL 22nd STAR GRAZING at Ben ing next MONDAY, 24 April, 2017 at Lomond 3.00pm at the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall. JUNE 7th TO 12th 2017 Hospital Auxiliary PUBLIC NOTICE BOOK & CRAFT FAIR. Donations of Books wil be gratefully accepted & will GUYRA PRESCHOOL help make the Book Fair a success. AND LONG DAY CARE CENTRE Ph. 0427791672 to arrange collection has vacancies for children 3-6 yrs old. NOVEMBER 4th, 2017 Anglican Church Advertising: Further info and bookings: Fete at St James Anglican Church, Bookings & ad copy: Ph: Amanda Campbell 67791715 Guyra 11.00am Mondays FIREWOOD CLAIM THE DATE [email protected] FIREWOOD for sale - stringy $140 load. Truck load (4 loads) $550. Big For your function News & Editorial: truck (6 loads) $800. Phone 6723 3259 or event NOW! News stories, letters, GOOD QUALITY, cheap firewood for sale. Phone Brad 0427 908 625 Phone: 6779 2132 community news, what’s hot or not, etc. RAFFLE RESULTS ADVERTISE 4.00pm Mondays BEN LOMOND CWA raffle 1st Donna ADVERTISE IN THE GAZETTE [email protected] White, 2nd Lesley Wilson Thanks to all Display or classifieds. LIONS CLUB Easter raffle 1st Roy Competitive pricing. Soraghan 2nd Tracey Williams, 3rd Guyra Gazette Lindsey Schaefer 4th Nerida Saunders Guaranteed circulation to Phone: 6779 2132 Thanks to all for your support all 2365 mailing addresses. Phone 6779 2132. Talk to a local Gazette Tradieradies & Business

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Guyra Gazette Wednesday April 19, 2017 Page 10 Gazette Footy Tipping Trophy triumph

Congratulations to Elva, Nightwatchman and Soley, who picked all the winners. The numbers man is finally getting his numbers right, Elva is back to her winning form, and the Night- watchman might be the man to watch in this competition! The Saint, meanwhile, has slipped to second last place. Divine intervention might be needed to rescue the situation. The Ref is only just clinging to his lead in the Locals, with four tipsters hot on his heels only two points behind. We then have three in third place. Tegan still leads the Celebrities but fumbled the ball this week, scoring just 10 points. Soley’s Tips Your Rural Raiders Taxation Broncos Specialists Eels Cowboys Sharks 98 Bradley Street, Guyra Bulldogs e: [email protected] Roosters m: 0418 650 059 Storm Score: 60

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Junior League Now to upcoming Club events. The took home the Monthly Mug making Major/Minor three bowl Pairs Carni- short work of the mugs contents. Guyra junior rugby players had a val will be held over the weekend of Runner up was Dom Hill with 69 nett successful day in Glen Innes on April May 6th and 7th. There is still plenty , NTP on the 7th was Ian Taylor, 8th, competing in the Gordon of room left at this stage to get your long drive on the 8th was D Hill, 2nd Creighton Cup. entry in, so come on bowlers get your shot on the 9th P Taylor . The junior league tag girls had a 20- team organised and come along to the Next week is the very popular 12 victory over Warialda and a 16-4 Guyra Bowling and Recreation Club Guyra United Soccer Club 3 person defeat of Bingara. and enjoy the hospitality the Club has ambrose, so if you want to show your The under 8s defeated Bingara 40- to offer also to enjoy the Bowls. support for the soccer club organise a 16 and lost to Warialda, 44-36. A notice to all Bowlers that have en- team and be at the club from 10am . Thomas Ward had his first game with tered the Club Fours that the first The Albatross. the under 8s and enjoyed it. round will be played Saturday May The under 10s won both their 13th. It will be the responsibility of Women’s Golf games, defeating Warialda 40-20 and the skips to ensure that their teams Bingara 48-16 and the under 12s de- are complete and ready to play. If We enjoyed being back on the feated Bingara 14-10 Warialda 56-0. they have a player short then it will course again last Wednesday when The Gordon Creighton Cup was also be up to them to obtain a substi- we played a 9 holes Eclectic competi- awarded to Inverell. tute and not left up to the match com- tion. The back nine remained closed There is no training during holi- mittee. due to the wet conditions on the 11th days, which will start back when If you are interested in purchasing and 16th fairways. It was a relief to school commences. a Travelling Bowls Shirt at a cost of have a second chance to improve the In the next round to be played on $50.00 then feel free to put your name score, on the second round, following Saturday April 29th and Guyra will and shirt size on the sheet provided a poor score for the first nine holes! be at home against Armidale. on the notice board. Winner on the day was Meg Simpson The bowls bandit with 29 1/3 and runner up was Julie Men’s Bowls Walker with 30 1/3. We hope to complete the final 27 Due to the Easter Break there were Men’s Golf holes round of the Championships no Bowls played over the weekend. this Wednesday. On the program for This weekend in Major/Minor Pairs With perfect autumn weather on Wednesday 26th April is a Stroke and Scott Campbell and Barry Campbell Sunday a dozen golfers contested the putting competition, incorporating to play Steven Sole and Robert Walls Jones Cracknell & Starr 18 hole the 3rd Golf NSW Medal round. The on Saturday April 22nd start: 1.00pm. stroke. The winner with a great score starter is Jenny Rogers. Starter and Umpire Robert Walls. of 66 nett was Len Stanley. Len also Julie Walker

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