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• Left to right: Donald Lions Club president, David James, Lion Graeme Harris, Breanna Leishman, Kris Eades, Teahlia Leishman and Jenna Scanlan. Time for a Break, a Brew, and a “Bikkie” From Thursday of last week, to Monday of this week, traffic was at full flow on Buloke highways. Caravan parks were Sunraysia Highway, and any other reason for pulling crowded through the Easter close to the Richardson up, other than for a quick break, and many of the busi- River. snack, one of them replied, nesses which chose to stay Volunteers, chiefly Lions “Yes, we did; the driver was open reaped the benefits. Club members, have manned going bonkers!” Several towns provided the site, welcoming the visi- We didn’t ask them to motorists and their passen- tors, and answering any identify the driver, nor did gers with the opportunity to questions they may have rel- we follow up with that line stop for a few minutes and ative to this area of the rural of questioning. stretch their legs, and to enjoy scene. Also on the return drive, a tea of coffee, and a chat Among the group pho- to Geelong, where they before resuming their jour- tographed (above), were both reside and work, were ney. family and friends on their Samantha Coghill and Ciaran Among the Driver Reviver way from Ballarat to visit an Conaughton. Samantha is a stops was Donald, which ill elderly relative, in hospital physiotherapist, while Ciaran for years has offered trav- at Mildura. is a teacher at Barwon Valley ellers the experience of look- When the happy group School. They had been visit- ing through the town’s old was asked by the “Times” ing Samantha’s family at police camp alongside the representative if they had Warracknabeal. About Driver Reviver For over 27 years, Driver Reviver has been a national campaign with one objective — to reduce road collisions by alleviating driver fatigue. In its long history, volun- operate sites around Fatigue teers from organisations such on holiday weekends and Fatigue is one of the as Lions Clubs, State Emer- peak traffic days offering biggest causes of fatalities on gency Service (SES), Volun- motorists a safe place to stop our roads, causing between teer Rescue Association (VRA) and refresh. VICSES and 20 to 30 per cent of fatal road and the Rural Fire Service Lions Club volunteers offer accidents around (RFS), have served more free coffee, tea and snacks at — even higher in rural areas. than 23 million cups of tea roadside locations to encour- Driver Reviver rest stops and coffee, boiled more than age drivers to stop, rest and provide drivers and their pas- five million litres of water, refresh, in an effort to ensure sengers with a place to take and provided drivers and they can arrive safely at their a break, particularly on long their families with more than destination. trips. 27 million snacks. “We would much rather Studies show that some- Victoria State Emergency serve you a cup of tea, than one who has been awake for Service (VICSES) volunteers cut you out of a car in an 17 hours has the same level and Lions Club members accident,” is their message. • Continued on page 2. • Enjoying a coffee, Ciaran Conaughton and Samantha Coghill. In saying so, they believed that, where possible, all Winter Sport Awakens related winter sports should be played “at the one In this corner of the world, most major winter venue, on the one day”. Such an arrangement, they felt, sports have been in hibernation since September, 2019 would avoid “splitting families and venues”. – the Coronavirus saw to that. FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021 Tomorrow, three of them – football, netball and (When those comments were made, some parents hockey – will burst back into action at Charlton, With football, netball and hockey, however, it can were, at times, having to make arrangements for sons Birchip, Donald and , where the visiting clubs be spectators, as much as the contestants, who become and daughters to be conveyed to different sporting will be Wycheproof-Narraport, St. Arnaud, Wedder- involved in making the day either memorable or mis- venues on different days, depending on the particular burn and respectively. erable, depending on who goes home with the premier- sport they played.) And that’s what, in at least one respect, sets winter ship points. sports apart from their summer counterparts. Be that as it may, in welcoming this long-awaited In the warmer months, country sport attracts Years ago, country football officials told the season, the “Times” directs readers’ attention to today’s mostly those who participate both physically and di- “Buloke Times” that, if they had their way, every country sports pages, for the latest information on all eight rectly in the on-field or water-based activities. league would follow North-Central’s lead. North-Central football clubs.

About Driver Reviver • Continued from page 1. • Avoid driving at times of impairment as someone when you would usually be with a blood alcohol concen- sleeping. tration of 0.05. • Don't travel for more than eight to ten hours a day. Driving Drowsy • Plan to pause from the While driving drowsy you road at least every two hours. might find: • Consider swapping drivers where possible. • You have trouble remem- • Don't drink alcohol be- bering the last few kilometres fore your trip; even a small driven, day dream or miss amount can significantly con- exits or traffic signs tribute to driver fatigue. • Take a 15-minute power- • You drift from your lane, nap if you feel drowsy. tailgate, hit a shoulder rumble VICSES’s ongoing part- strip or have difficulty main- nership with the TAC and taining a consistent, correct Driver Reviver programs en- speed. courages travellers to take regular breaks from the road, • You find yourself waiting and to drive awareness for at traffic lights or not seeing road safety issues and acci- lights change. dent prevention. The Victoria State Emer- Guidelines gency Service (VICSES) is a Ultimately, the only way volunteer-based organisation, • Buloke Paramedic Community Support Co-ordinator, Dave Rice, is pictured with Donald Op Shop ladies, Alison McEwen to address fatigue is by sleep- providing 24-hour emergency (trying her hand at applying compressions on the test dummy), Kay Geddes, Sue Morse and Elizabeth Mercel. ing. Make a choice not to assistance and strengthening drive when fatigued, or fol- the community’s capacity to low these guidelines to pre- plan, respond and recover, vent driving drowsy and help when emergencies occur. Basic Steps in you get to your destination VICSES has served the com- safely: munity for over 40 years, and comprises 5,000 volunteers Saving a Life • Plan your journey ahead and 200 employees - all cru- of time. cial to the VICSES's vision to make the community safer, Buloke Paramedic Community Support Co-ordinator, Dave Rice, has been conducting “Call, • Aim to get enough qual- together. Push Shock” sessions around Donald with the Donald ambulance community officers in order to im- ity sleep before driving – re- prove people’s knowledge on how to save a life when someone is having a suspected cardiac arrest, gardless of whether the trip is Please visit www.ses.vic. and appears unconcious and not breathing properly. a long or short one. gov.au to learn more.

He recently provided in- chest about 100 per minute and on the front wall of the struction for ladies from the and continue until help ar- doctor’s clinic. “Naturally Inspired” Donald Op Shop, at the rives. Donald Community Centre. If you are interested in Step 3: Shock if you can learning how to save a life, Call, Push, Shock involves get and automatic external de- please contact Dave Rice on Exhibition at St. Arnaud three basic steps that are fibrillator or organise some- 0429 985 819 during business paramount in saving a life. one to get one, turn it on and hours, to book in a session follow the instructions. The visually stunning exhibition opening at the St Arnaud Rail Station with the team. Step 1: Call 000 who will Raillery Hub Gallery tomorrow, Saturday, April 10, reveals how botanicals dispatch an ambulance and Donald now has automatic and fauna can elicit cultural, historic, geographic, social and scientific ideas. provide you with assistance defibrillators that are Donald ambulance is also over the phone on how to help available 24 hours a day and looking for new ambulance “Naturally Inspired” fea- as important historic material, Elmore, and Bendigo dis- the person. seven days a week at the His- community officers. tures 12 professional and ac- and these artists have contin- tricts, bring a true regional re- torical Society next door to complished artists from ued to preserve the broad col- flection of art in nature in Step 2: Push hard and fast the post office, on the front If you are interested please Bendigo Botanical Gardens lection at Bendigo’s gardens alcohol ink, watercolors and in the centre of the person’s wall of the swimming pool, call Dave on 0429 985 819. Illustrators and “offshoot” since the group was founded acrylics. The popularity of the contemporary and traditional in 2000. group is increasing every nature artists known as the They hope to inspire other year, with up to 15 regulars. “Friday Group”. artists throughout Victoria to Working alongside each Their works explore our catalogue botanicals found in other in garden surrounds, Farewell to Hardinghams wider relationship to the doc- civic botanic gardens. providing encouragement and Long standing Donald residents and business operators, Joan and Leigh trine of plants and nature. respectful reflection, they Hardingham, will be farewelled at a public function at the Donald Golf This is the first time that This exhibition also draws might expect to exhibit a cen- Bowls Club on Monday, April 19, starting at 7 p.m.. artists from these two groups together contemporary and tral influence in each expres- have exhibited together. traditional artists. sion. However, the diversity Donald 2000 is co-ordinat- The Hardinghams are Those unfamiliar with the they sold the business two Founded in 2005, the Fri- of this exhibition speaks oth- ing the evening, in recogni- moving the Bendigo, where botanical art discipline may years ago. day Group, led by formally erwise. Group harmony has tion of the Hardinghams’ they have built a new home, to recall seeing detailed illustra- Both have been heavily in- trained artists including otherwise stimulated a meta- contribution over many years be closer to family members. tions of cultivars in an ency- volved in the Donald Cham- renowned water colour artist, morphosis of individual skill and in many areas, to the local For details of the send off, clopedia, museum, science ber of Commerce and Nick Truscott, began tutoring and perception. community. see advertisement in today’s journal, or reference book at Industry, as well as supporting others in a wider range of The “Naturally Inspired” Hardinghams Plumbing “Times”. school. a number of sporting clubs mediums and subjects such as Exhibition is presented at the was established by the late For catering purposes, and other organisations in birds, frogs and fish and gar- historic St. Arnaud Rail Sta- Harold and Iris Hardingham, RSVP to Donald 2000 secre- town. New Specimens den invertebrates. tion, Queens Avenue, and is more than 60 years ago, and Leigh was also a long stand- tary, Daryl Warren (0427 194 Botanical illustrators con- open to the public from Fri- Leigh and Joan continued to ing member of the Donald 422) or via Donald 2000 on tinue to be relied upon to de- The artists emanating from day to Monday, 11 a.m. to 4 service the community until Hospital Board. Facebook. tail new herbarium specimens Maryborough, Lockington, p.m. until June 7, 2021. PAGE 2 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 9, 2021. Shining Light on Silo Art Unlike the permanent works of art on the Wim- mera- silo trail, this one will be switched off tonight.

It’s the work of Sam Gold- Sam explained to the smith, and has been made “Times” that the colours were possible through a govern- being projected from ment grant obtained by the Donald’s old railway loading Donald 2000 Committee on platforms. behalf of the Donald Chamber Like Shane O’Shea, of the of Commerce. “Buloke Times”, Sam is a rusted-on Richmond sup- Other projects to benefit porter. from the grant have included Easter street decorations, the “I was thinking of lighting “Taking Care of Business” up the silos with the Tigers’ event late last month, and the yellow and black colours,” he said, tongue in cheek. “But I “Hop into Donald” Easter can’t project black as a promotion. colour.”

The silo lighting project, Stacey has expressed the running up to and through the Chamber’s sincere thanks to Easter period, was put for- Sam, and to Graincorp, for al- ward by Chamber of Com- lowing the lights to shine on merce secretary, Stacey Morris, the Donald silos. of “Love Your Travels”, and • Photos by Stacey Morris “Love Shack Giftware”. and Pamela Rose.

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“The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 9, 2021 — PAGE 3 GARAGE/FRONT Live-Alones’ Raillery Hub Inc. Presents LAWN SALE NATURALLY “Times” Classifieds 13 HAMMILL ST, DONALD Luncheon Saturday, April 10 TUESDAY, APR. 13 INSPIRED Phone Donald 5497 1222, Birchip 5492 2735 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WOODS ST CAFÉ 12 noon Deadlines:— Excess household furni- ture including black couch, Call café 5497 1313 to book Tuesday’s Issue: coffee tables, solid wooden your seat at the table. Classified advertisements (single column), 10 a.m. Monday. doors etc. –––––––––––––––––––––––– BOTANICALS & NATURE Display advertisements (2 or more columns), 3 p.m. Friday prior. –––––––––––––––––––––––– ART EXHIBITION Friday’s Issue: BIRCHIP 10 Apr – Jun 7 Classified advertisements (single column), 10 a.m. Thursday. GOLF CLUB Raillery Gallery - Display advertisements (2 or more columns), 3 p.m. Wednesday prior. Opening Days ST. ARNAUD RAIL STATION Open Fri-Mon 11a.m.-4 p.m. Ladies & gentlemen DEATH DEATH FUNERAL NOTICE welcome at all events. BARBER.– McLEAN.– BARBER.— SUNDAY, APRIL 11 NEXT MEETING Angus William Kenneth Graeme A public graveside com- Names in by 11.30 for Monday, April 12 November 24, 1938 – Passed away peacefully mittal service for the late 2 p.m. (note time) April 5, 2021. on April 2, 2021 12 noon hit off. Mr Angus William Barber ALL WELCOME at Riverview Nursing *** Dearly loved husband and will take place on Tuesday, Speaker: Home, Donald. April 13, 2021 at 2 p.m., at Mid-Week Golf very best friend of Mary. Stacey Morris SOLICITOR Aged 75 years. the Birchip Lawn Ceme- TUESDAY, APRIL 13 Adored father of Felicity, Subject - “Women in 116 Napier Street, Cameron, Kerry and Stuart. He was the loving husband tery. Names in by 9.30 for St. Arnaud Rural Business”. Father-in-law of Tom, Deb of Varina McLean, they are David Kelly 10 a.m. hit off. Experienced practical M.J. KELLY & SONS and Claude. Devoted and now reunited. Father to *** advice in plain English AFDA - Birchip - 5492 2547 proud Granddad of Niah, Anthony and father-in-law ––––––––––––––––––––– NEW GOLFERS MOST Appointments also Anika, Sam, Mira and Beni. to Catherine. Cherished WELCOME. Mensland available in Charlton, Granddad of Lauren, Bran- FUNERAL NOTICE –––––––––––––––––––––––– Donald and Wycheproof Always the one to bring happiness with a touch of don, Lachlan, Rhiannon, McLEAN.– Thomas, Alexander and DONALD GOLF AND Ph. 5495 2595 cheekiness to everyone in A service to celebrate the POP UPS [email protected] the room. Thank you for Evette. life of Mr. Kenneth G. BOWLS CLUB sharing your strength and ––––––––––––––––––––– McLean will be held in the Annual passion for life. You were DEATH Uniting Church, Donald, Scrap Metal both an inspiration and TIERNEY.– Rowan on Thursday, April 15, 2021 Meeting backstop to your family. at 1.30 p.m.. Sunday, April 18 The Birchip Tennis Club Wanted Forever in our hearts, you A private family burial Election of office bearers will be sadly missed. players and committee for ’21/’22 season etc. members are saddened will then be held. • Batteries • Brass Loved son of Gordon and BBQ 12 noon-1 p.m. by the loss of Rowan, en- KELL FUNERALS • Copper • Aluminium Nell Barber. Brother of Meeting 1.30 onwards • Cans, etc. thusiastic and dedicated ST. ARNAUD 5495 1043 Then maybe Kenneth (dec.), Janice NFDA EST. 1860 playing member, club sec- social bowls. $7.00 Donald Scrap Metal (Roberts) (dec.) and twin retary for 3 years, NCLTA ––––––––––––––––––––– brother of Keith (dec.). Please have nomination & Recycling secretary, 4 time men’s BEREAVEMENT forms to me ASAP. Brother-in-law of Russ 70 WOODS STREET 5399 2203 “A” Grade club champion, THANKS –Wayne Gniel (Sec.) Roberts and Helen. and a member of the 2016/ DONALD - 5497 121 0427 992 203 PETER EVAN ––––––––––––––––––––––– Rest in peace. 2017 premiership team. JACKSON The family of Angus Bar- We will miss him and his Dianne, Brad, Leah, Ed- ber would like to thank the calls of “well out!” ward, Ada and Emily, doctors and medical teams Our deepest sympathy to deeply appreciate the INCOME TAX at Warracknabeal and St Alice, Cillian, Matheus and overwhelming support we How does it work? John of God, Ballarat. We Australia’s income tax works on Rowan's extended family. have received during this the self- assessment principle. The ATO accepts the also extend our apprecia- very difficult time. tion to the many friends of accuracy of your information to calculate your tax. Angus for their support We are so grateful to you Receipts The ATO can request the provision of receipts over the years. ARTIE’S HOME all for your love, messages, to verify your information. prayers, phone calls, cards, MAINTENANCE Assessable income DEATH floral tributes, visits, food Most business income is assessable and also to those who at- exceptions include loans, owner’s capital and GST. BARBER.– • Basic home repairs • Plaster repairs and painting tended Peter’s funeral. Allowable deductions Include most business expenses Angus William free confidential 24/11/1938 - 5/4/2021. • Insurance Work Please accept this as our A and except Assets over $150,000 loans or money drawn by • Lawn mowing personal thanks. service for Farmers, and the owner, private expenses and GST. Special twin brother of • Guttering cleaned • Pruning Small Business Keith (dec.). Brother-in-law Calculations Taxable income tax is calculated by • Rubbish Removal • Odd jobs using your assessable income and subtracting allowable of Helen. Uncle of Nonie, • Pressure washing Lachlan and Andrew and An advert. in PH. 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HOGAN JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM LABOURER – Poultry Shed Erecter BUILDERS & 10 week program begins Monday, May 3. Open to all clubs, genders and abilities. We are a successful poultry shed building company CABINETMAKERS looking to find additional strong young workers to 0488 197 032 Ages 10-15 years. PTY LTD join our site crew. We are looking for labourers who ■ Permanent skip bins All sessions Mondays 4.30 p.m. - 6 p.m. are hardworking and willing to work as part of a Quality . . . GEORGE CARTWRIGHT OVAL, BIRCHIP. ■ Short term skip bins team with the right attitude. The position includes • Homes ■ Portable toilets Registration $30 per child. concrete work for piers and slabs, steel framework, • Kitchens ■ Water trucks Includes training shirt and drink bottle. erection and roofing. The job location is in Charlton and Email [email protected] for registration forms. • Bathrooms ■ Light towers is a casual position starting April 13, for 3-5 months. • Renovations ■ Generators If you are interested please phone • Extensions ■ Temporary Fencing Eddy on 0428 481 811 • Cupboards ■ Tilt tray transport Donnellon’s Phone 0438 871 602 ■ Ditch witch trencher or 5497 1602 Master Builder members with [email protected] Bulk Haulage DENTURE CLINIC over 25 years’ experience. www.bulokehire.com.au EWHS Charlton Clinic is NOW OPEN Pty Ltd Clinic Dates: BUYING ALL GRAINS Monday’s, April 12 - May 3 & 17 and June 7 & 21. MUST PHONE FIRST - 5033 1788 BULK CARRIERS of . . . All COVID-19 protocols to be followed. Donald 2000 will be holding a send off • Gypsum • Fertilizer for Joan & Leigh Hardingham • Gravel • Woodchips Ask about our pensioner scheme eligibilty. at the DONALD GOLF/BOWLS CLUB • Road Base Materials Monday, April 19, 2021 Public Weighbridge 3008 7 p.m. start. 4 Learmonth St, Charlton | 42 High St, Swan Hill $5 per person, Phone Bill All Bookings 03 5033 1788 — www.staceylab.com.au drinks at bar prices. 5492 2333 or 0428 136 483 RSVP to secretary Daryl on 0427 194 422 or via BULOKE PEST CONTROL Donald 2000 on Facebook SERVICING THE BULOKE SHIRE AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS

BIRCHIP OWNED BEYOND THE FRONT STEP - AND OPERATED BUSINESS BIRCHIP COMMUNITY LEISURE CENTRE PROPRIETORS GRAND FINALE EVENT DAVE & MANDY VALENTINE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FOR ALL YOUR PEST CONTROL NEEDS DEMONSTRATION & FOOD PHONE DAVE ON (03) 5492 2497 HANDLERS INFORMATION MOB. 0428 844 713 SESSION Time: 11.30 a.m. ­ 1.30 p.m. EMAIL: [email protected] Tuesday, April 13 @ 6 p.m. Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Cost: Free With Kristy Knights Venue: Shire Hall Supper Room, Wycheproof. ADVERTISEMENT Please come along if you are a team leader/member of What: Join us for a light luncheon (expertly catered one of the catering groups who use this facility by Tuscan on Calder) to celebrate the achievements WORKING of the “Beyond the Front Step” program. Local guest speakers will share their stories of being involved in FOR DONALLD, the program. MUST register by Friday, April 16 2021 at Wycheproof CHARLLTTON & Resource Centre 280 Broadway or call us on (03) 5493 7455 THE BULOKKE SHIRE DONALD FAMILY CLINIC LABOR MEMBER FOR WESTERN VICTOT RIA Will be participating 211 Dana Street, Ballarat Cenntral VIC 3350 P: 5332 2405 E: [email protected] .au in the 1b Covid Authorised b J Pulford,y 211 Dana Street, Ballarat Centraal. Funded from Parliamentary budget. Vaccination rollout Clinics will be managed for your safety, quantities FOR SALE BY TENDER will be limited, the rollout will therefore be slow and steady, everyone who wishes to be, will be WYCHEPROOF vaccinated in time. 81 HA Cropping & Grazing Land 200 Acres You should check your eligibility using the A/c J M MacDonald, C E Turner & H M Linwood Australian Government Department of Health • 1 paddock presently cereal stubble Vaccines Eligibility Checker at • Soil type of red & grey loams https://covid_vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au • Well situated 5kms south of Wycheproof township Please phone the clinic to organise an appointment with Calder Highway frontage PHONE: 54971100 • Mallee pipeline connected • Ideal block to add to existing holding • Full working rights on signing of contract TENDERS CLOSE: DONALD Friday, April 23, 12 noon at Elders Wycheproof. FAMILY CLINIC Tender documents available from the selling agents. FLUVAX Inspection by appointment only. Elders Wycheproof Kevin Thompson 0419 857 377 VACCINATIONS Jim Coffey 0419 830 682 HAVE ARRIVED Over 65 vaccine available only (further stock will arrive shortly) CLINICS WILL BE MANAGED FOR YOUR SAFETY CALL to organise an appointment PHONE: 54971100

“The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 9, 2021 — PAGE 5 DISTRICT CATHOLIC CHURCHES Church “East Wimmera A Prize Worth Winning Parish” Notices Charlton 8.30 a.m. The Charlton Neighbourhood House has combined with the Charlton RSL Sub-branch to assist Donald (Sat.) 7.00 p.m. in much needed fundraising for the club. St. Arnaud (Zoom) 10.30 a.m. UNITING CHURCH W’proof (SAWC) 10.30 a.m. A magnificent handmade (North Central Living Waters Cluster) Fr. Gerry Prunty ANZAC themed quilt donated by Annette Sherrif Donald, 10 a.m., with 0419 247 779 Harold Flett. will be on display, and then Parish Co-ordinator raffled on ANZAC Day at the Wycheproof, 10 a.m. Noeline Hogan: clubrooms. $2 tickets will be Contact Number: 5497 1033 0476 617 976 on sale at badge selling loca- tions, as well as the Neigh- bourhood House, during the GARRY QUIRK HAULAGE P/L selling period.

The House was happy to be involved in supporting this great initiative, as part of its CARTAGE: Gypsum Boral Products policy of getting behind or- All Road Materials Sand ganisations that serve the Grain community, and the veterans FOR HIRE: Cat Grader Road Rollers Semi Tipperof Charlton are a very deserv- 4-Wheel Drive Front-end Loader ing group. Low Loader Laser Level Water Truck 10-yard Laser Scraper This follows from the re- • New catchment dams. cent involvement by the • Converting old dams to catchment. Charlton Neighbourhood House in the Good Friday Ap- Specialising in Construction of Roads, Pads, Channels, peal town fundraising collec- Grading Fence Lines, Filling in Old Dams and Channels, Laying of Polypipe for Stock Troughs etc. tion, and many community activities during the COVID PH. 5492 2361; FAX 5492 2841; MOBILE 0417 399 244 lockdown period.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AN EXPLORATION LICENCE Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 – Section 15(5). Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) (Mineral Industries) Regulations 2019 – Regulation 22(1) and Schedule 1. 1. Name and address of applicant(s): North Central Gold Exploration Pty Ltd PO Box 440, Hove SA 5048 • The ANZAC - themed quilt. 2. Contact details of applicant (for map and other information requests): Melissa Say, Authorised Agent (as employee of Australian Mining & Exploration Title Services) Mobile: 0429 787 593 Email: [email protected] 3. Applicant’s Website (see notes). Further information about this application is available at the following websites: www.amets.com.au/victoria-tenements/ and Improving Connections www.earthresources.vic.gov.au/licenceapplications The State Government is helping local business and communities receive 4. Details of the application: better mobile coverage, thanks to the rollout of more than 200 mobile base Application number: EL007567 stations around the state. Locality of the land to which the application relates: Approx. 2km west of Wooroonook, 14 km west of Charlton and 6km east of Donald. The 200th station was re- Digital connectivity will “Reliable mobile coverage Approximate area of the application (Graticular Sections): 104 cently activated in Knowsley, be a core part of the state’s is so important for our com- east of Bendigo, improving economic recovery, with the munity because it helps attract Date of the application: 24 March 2021 reception in and around the Government committed to more people to live, work and Term the licence is applied for: 5 years community for residents, improving online access to as visit the region,” said Mr. Outline of the proposed program of work: Desktop studies, mapping, geochemical sampling, businesses and tourists. many people as possible. Gepp. geophysical surveys, drilling. Member for Northern Vic- 5. Objections: toria, Mark Gepp, has wel- Any person may object or comment to a licence being granted by: comed the rollout, which has a. putting the objection or comment in writing; and already seen a boost in mobile b. including the grounds on which it is made reception across Northern Vic- Objections or comments must be lodged within 21 days after the latest date on which the toria, including places like An- application was advertised and can be lodged online or posted to: nuello, Katandra, Brim, Girgarre, , Naneela, The Minister for Resources Sheep Hills and . c/- Manager Licensing, Earth Resources Regulation, GPO Box 4509, Melbourne Victoria 3001 It comes as the locations It is recommended that objections or comments are lodged online to ensure timely consideration: for the upcoming construction bring you https://rram.force.com/ObjectionSubmission of an extra 41 stations are re- vealed – with , Enquiries can be made by writing to the Manager Licensing at the above address or by phoning Tutye and Toolleen included the Earth Resources Information Centre on 1300 366 356. in the planned works. 6. Other information: Minister for Innovation, a. Subject to other requirements Medical Research and the being satisfied, an exploration Digital Economy, Jaala Pul- licence, if granted, entitles the ford, said upgrading reception holder of the licence to explore and across the region has also im- search for minerals in the relevant proved safety by allowing land, but does not entitle the holder people to contact emergency to undertake mining. services in more locations. b. Further information regarding the Since 2014, the Labor requirements that must be Government has invested $56 complied with prior to work being million to improve mobile undertaken is available on the coverage around the state. department’s Community & In November, the Govern- Land Use page: ment committed $300 million https://earthresources.vic.gov.au/ to improve mobile connectiv- community-and-land-use ity across the state to remove blackspots and help more Vic- torians get connected. PAGE 6 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 9, 2021. •Beau in orange glider, Lake Marmal 60 kilometre task. Busy Birchip Glides Through Easter of Easter in Birchip since the lake surrounds, beautiful small Shetland pony, or a The magnificent Autumn weather over the Easter period ensured that 1992, and the gliders enjoyed sunsets, a range of water group of adults wanting to go the influx of visitors to the Birchip community enjoyed their stay, whether a splendid weekend of weather sports and evening camp fires. trail riding through the tracks they were hunting for Easter eggs, camping at Tchum Lake, riding horses, for flying. in North Lake. visiting family or participating in the annual “Flatter than the Flatlands” Equestrians hang gliding competition. “The thermals or rising hot At the south end of Tchum It is hard to believe that, by air, on Sunday, allowed us to Lake, the extended Coffey tomorrow, Easter will be a The Easter festivities com- Saturday gain heights of 8700 feet, family set up camp on Dan memory, and the efforts and menced in Birchip on Wednes- Friday By Saturday morning, nearly 3km,” said local hang- and Bec Coffey’s property, attention of the Birchip com- day afternoon, with the gliding enthusiast, Hugh munity will be focused back On Good Friday, there was parking in Cumming Avenue and spent a lot of the Easter Birchip Youth Group hosting Alexander. on winter sport at Lord Nelson a Church Service held at was nigh on impossible, and weekend enjoying equestrian an Easter egg hunt in Birchip Park, St. Arnaud. Tchum Lake and a group of tin the queues in the eateries and activities. Memorial Park. Flying from the McClel- rattlers organised by Marcia supermarket were akin to a lands’ farm at Jill Jill, the They had lots of family and (Please note: Round 1 was Mallia at the five ways corner much more largely populated The hunt, organised and fa- gliders set “goal” in a variety friends calling in to take their originally scheduled to be raising funds for the Royal town. It was great to see the cilitated by the youth group of places including Lake Mar- visitors for a horse ride, and played at Birchip, but was Children’s Hospital Good Fri- visitors catching up with resi- members was attended by mal, Watchem and Lake Boga. they were always willing to switched to give the surface of day Appeal. dents they hadn’t seen for over seventy enthusiastic The large number of oblige them whether it was the George Cartwright Oval some time, and to see the children between 3 and 13 visitors camped at Tchum young children wanting to be extra time to settle after recent The camp ground at friendliness everyone shared, years of age. Lake enjoyed the serenity of lead around the yard on a redevelopment work). Tchum Lake was filling up, whether returning home or visiting for the first time. Following this the children and Cumming Avenue was were entertained with games lined with vehicles adorned Sunday and fun activities, and were with hang gliders, getting their The “Flatter than the Flat- One Hundred Years Ago race instructions at the BCG treated to snacks of fruit and lands” hang gliding competi- From the “Birchip Advertiser”, April 6, 1921. fairy bread. marshalling area. tion has been a major feature Local and General accident some time ago while one of the earliest school A wheat lumper named straining some wire. He was teachers in the Bendigo dis- Michel Walsh was seriously struck on the temple by a trict. Afterwards with her hus- injured at the Morton Plains stray end of the wire, which band they resided at railway station on Friday last. caused hemorrhage, this Rochester, and in 1882 took Whilst following the occupa- being followed by a paralytic up residence at Watchem tion, he happened to be in the stroke. The deceased was West, to which school the late stooping position picking up a taken with all possible haste Mr. Doran had been trans- bag of wheat, when another to Warracknabeal for treat- ferred. For the past 26 years fell from the top of the stack ment, but despite the fact that the deceased lady had resided and struck him heavily on the there was little hope held out at Watchupga, her husband shoulder. He was speedily for his recovery, he held out predeceasing her some 21 motored to Birchip by bravely to the end and after years ago. Deceased leaves a Messrs. J. McErvale and T. six weeks of lingering passed family of nine children – five Connellan, and on examina- away at Nurse Burgess’ pri- girls and four boys – to mourn tion Dr. Holland found that he vate hospital on Wednesday the loss of a devoted mother. had sustained a dislocated last. The late gentleman, who In addition there are 28 grand- shoulder. Whilst suffering in- was widely known throughout children and 14 great grand- tense pain, the sufferer can the Birchip district, was born children. compliment himself on his es- at Ayrshire, Scotland, and had * cape from the more serious lived in Victoria for 59 years. School Concert injury. He was married at Birchip to There was a large and ap- * Miss Elizabeth Bennett some preciative audience at the Me- Mr. A G Blencowe, of thirty years ago. He leaves a chanics’ hall on Wednesday Birchip, carried out the duties widow and six children – two evening, March 23. The State of stipendiary steward at the sons and four daughters – to school children have been recent St Patrick’s race meet- mourn the loss of a devoted practicing steadily for the past ing at Ouyen, and by reports husband and kind father. The few weeks, under the guid- received he handled his task remains of the deceased were ance of the teachers, and most successfully. The wide conveyed from Warrackn- notwithstanding the changes experience of Mr. Blencowe abeal to Birchip on Friday had to be continuously made in the racing game found him last, where they were interred in the pupils taking part in the with all the details at his fin- in the Methodist portion of items through sickness and gers’ end of how a race meet- that cemetery. The Rev. other causes, the programme ing should be conducted, and Richards conducted the burial as set out was carried through we complement him on the service. without a hitch of any kind. success achieved. * Mr. F. Brockett, of the School Mary N. Doran Committee, explained the rea- * A colonist of 69 years in sons for running the concert, James P. Easdale the person of Mrs. Mary and stated that the money It is with extreme regret Nanno Doran passed away at raised would go to the piano that we have to chronicle the her son’s residence, and library fund. death of an old resident of this Watchupga, on Monday last, The takings for the concert district in the person of Mr. after a lingering illness at the amounted to about £32, which James Patterson Easdale, at ripe old age of 82 years. As a is a most satisfactory reward the age of 65 years. Deceased, girl of 13, the late Mrs. Doran for the labors of both scholars who had followed farming arrived in Bendigo in 1852, and teachers. Miss James pursuits in the Birchip district and later on was married to played the accompaniments • Photograph taken by Dave Moore, flying over Birchip. for many years, met with an the late J. C. Doran, who was during the evening. “The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 9, 2021 — PAGE 7 Convention Abides by COVID Rules Wimmera Easter Convention 2021 will be known as the “COVID” Convention, with a COVID-19 Plan with rules, rules and more rules!

There was the water lady night saw over 120 people who poured water into glasses enjoy the Youth Event held on so guests did not touch the jug, the tennis courts. The Teen coffee lady who made coffees program included a swim, so guests did not touch the bike ride, hide and seek in the spoons, gloved ladies serving dark with torches, life size delicious food! Although the “Cluedo” with many of the nearest COVID-19 virus was activities having a Spy theme. 2000 kms away! The Warracknabeal Com- Despite the rules, and be- munity Centre was ideal for cause of the rules, the Conven- the young adults who canoed tion was enjoyed by a large on the Yarriambiac Creek, had number of young and old (and a bonfire on a nearby farm, in-between attendees). The open air theatre, coffee shop Wheatlands District Church hunt. On the theme of science, was the venue. With perfect built spaghetti houses to with- • Convention speakers, left to right, Paul McCrohan, president; Katherine Adams, Mark Adams and Steve Blyth. weather and with the aid of stand birds, wind and mete- faith in this enables eternal desert tribes across the Sahel large screens and extensive orites and at the same time life. in Africa. David and Taryn technology, people were able meet the housing crisis! plan to learn French and the to choose to be outside or in- Both the young adults and Steve Blyth challenged the local language of the villagers side for the meetings. adults appreciated Mark youth with the question — living around the Galmi Hos- Adam’s studies on Hebrews “What fascinates/obsesses pital in Niger. They will work Primary Camp with the theme “Lockdown – their thinking and actions?” as administrator and pharma- Jesus is the Key”. Mark is cur- Three camps for the young He shared that as a cist in the hospital and build rently lecturing at Sydney people made good use of the teenager, it was motor bikes, relationships with the vil- Missionary Bible College. In facilities that Warracknabeal then utes, then girls and then lagers. Niger is one of the one illustration, Mark drew on offers. The Secondary College one girl! Through the study of poorest countries in the world. 14th August, 1945, when the saw the primary age children Revelation, Steve pointed out Emperor of Japan spoke on enjoying amongst many activ- that we are designed to wor- The Convention closed radio saying that Japan had ities, water balloon games in ship/exalt something. For with the president, Paul Mc- surrendered. What amazed the the warm weather, giant board some it is footy, or art, or the Crohan of the Wimmera people, more than the surren- games and barbecue on the body, or sex, which in turn Easter Convention Council, der was that the god Emperor lawns. The Bible talks fea- highlights, we are not good thanking the people who had had become man — spoke. tured brave Bible characters enough. Exalting Jesus, we ex- made it possible to have such Jesus, the Son became man – proving that “God is bigger perience acceptance, mercy, a successful Convention. • Alison and John Watson, from Berriwillock. than Fear”. fully God and fully Man and love, forgiveness and peace. The 60 teenagers and lead- hence identifies with us in our ers appreciated the facilities of joys and difficulties. His The cross cultural speakers, the Brim Sports Centre. The death for our sins and His res- David and Taryn Price and warm evening on Saturday urrection overcoming death, Brendan Short spoke of the

• Junior campers, left to right, Nevaeh Coleman-Young, Shanae Rotherham, River Stirling, Jennifer Stirling, Imogen Holland and Baylee Coleman-Young. • Left to right, David and Taryn Price, Brendan and Virginia Short – Cross Cultural speakers.

• Left to right, Sonya McLoughlan, Melinda McEwen and Bethany Watts, enjoying the barbecue. • Left to right, Max Harris, Jan Adcock, Keith Adcock from Donald. PAGE 8 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 9, 2021. The Difference a Year Makes Easter 2021 was destined to be filled with hot cross buns and lots of chocolate and family fun, given that the circumstances surrounding Easter were so different in 2020. The Birchip Youth Group discovered hastily by over members were eager to give fifty eager kids. the young children a fun-filled The children were subse- after school activity, in which quently entertained by the they could hunt for Easter Youth Group members who eggs and participate in games organised games of Bobs and in the Birchip Memorial Park Statues, egg and spoon races, last week, in the lead up to and sack races. The winners of Easter. the competitions won choco- late Easter bunnies, and Olivia The Easter egg hunt gave Barber won a Humpty the children a reason to get Dumpty Easter egg for her creative, making or sourcing fluffy unicorn basket. cute Easter baskets to bring The Easter egg hunt, paired along to collect their prizes with the fun Easter games, and it was great to see them was a hit with the primary hunting enthusiastically and school aged children, and also then sharing their prizes. entertaining for the secondary • Grade 5 sack race. It was amusing to see all aged youth group members the children making a mad who did a fantastic job co-or- dash for the eggs, but it was all dinating the activities and over quickly as they were mustering the children.

• Grades prep to 3 searching the grass areas for eggs. • Left: Grades 3-6 search- ing for eggs in the play- ground.

• Below: Hugo Warne look- ing high and low for Easter Eggs.

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Stars: 8:20 Finding Alice (M l) [s] – Meeting George leaves 7:00 AFL: Round 4: Gold Coast v Carlton *Live* From 10:20 999: What’s Your Emergency?: I’ve Had A Lady’s 11:20 Movie: “Sleepless” (MA15+) (’17) – A cop with a Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy, Jack Alice shaken while she arranges a funeral for the man Metricon Stadium [s] Foot Come Off (M) [s] – A man has chopped into his connection to the criminal underworld scours a Huston, Richard E Grant, Rachael Stirling she loved. Meanwhile the police continue to look for an 10:30 Shark Alarm: The Year Of Swimming Dangerously foot with an axe while cutting firewood. A two-vehicle nightclub in search of his kidnapped son. Stars: Jamie 11:30 Movie: “West Side Story” (PG) (’61) Stars: Natalie unidentified witness captured on the CCTV. 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Richardson and Rosie Mansfield present a daily 12:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] France 24 English News 6:30 Al Jazeera English 10:30 The World This Week [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend (PG) [s] – Join cooking series showing both the healthy and indulgent 1:00 AFL: Women’s Footy (PG) [s] News 7:30 Italian News 8:10 Filipino News 8:40 11:00 Compass (PG) [s] Larry Emdur and Kylie Gillies to catch up on all the ways to cook and eat. 2:00 The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] French News 9:30 Greek News 10:30 German News 11:30 Songs Of Praise (PG) [s] highlights from this week’s program, including a variety 8:30 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey [s] 2:30 Driving Test: Daryl (PG) [s] 11:00 Spanish News 11:30 Turkish News 12:00 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] of segments on the latest news and entertainment. 9:00 Australia By Design: Architecture [s] 3:00 Space Invaders (PG) [s] Arabic News 12:30 ABC America: World News 12:30 Landline [s] 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday [s] 4:00 Great Barrier Reef: Tonight With David Muir 1:30 Gardening Australia [s] 1:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] 12:00 Advancing Australia [s] A Living Treasure: Coral Sea (PG) [s] 1:00 Motorsport: Penrite ProMX Championship *Live* 2:35 Australia Remastered (PG) [s] 2:00 Beach Cops (PG) [s] 12:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] From Wonthaggi 3:30 Back Roads [s] 2:30 AFL: Pre Game [s] 1:00 The Offroad Adventure Show [s] 5:30 Postcards (PG) [s] 3:30 Cycling: Tour Of Flanders Highlights 4:00 Football: W-League Grand Final: Teams TBC 3:00 AFL: Round 4: Melbourne v Geelong *Live* From 2:00 All 4 Adventure (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 5:05 Small Business Secrets *Live* [s] – A closely contested W-League season The MCG [s] 3:00 Road Less Travelled [s] 7:00 Married At First Sight (M) [s] – At the final dinner 5:35 Nazi Treasure: Goering’s Looted Art (PG) concludes with the Grand Final, after the race for the 6:00 Seven News [s] 3:30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] party, the experts produce the ‘Honesty Box’ for the 6:30 SBS World News Premiers Plate came down to the final match. 7:00 Program To Be Advised 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] final test of the couples’ commitment before they take 7:30 Hindenburg - The New Evidence (PG) – 6:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 8:30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: A 4:30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] their final vows. Hindenburg - The New Evidence features a present- 6:30 Compass (PG) [s] Killer Amongst Us - The Norfolk Island Murder (M v) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 8:30 60 Minutes (PG) [s] day active investigation into why the Hindenburg 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] – A young Sydney woman dies a violent death on a 6:00 WIN News [s] 9:30 NINE News Late [s] crashed. The team will utilise scientific tests in 7:40 Grand Designs : remote Norfolk Island in the South Pacific. Everyone 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 10:00 Australian Crime Stories: Bodies Of Evidence (M) addition to an analysis of newly discovered 8mm film Grand Designs Revisited [s] expects police to quickly solve the case. But it takes 7:30 The Graham Norton Show (M l,s) [s] – Join [s] – He was South Australia’s top forensic pathologist to prove what really happened. 8:30 Harrow: Ab Initio (M v) [s] four years and involves new DNA technology. Graham as he chats with Octavia Spencer, Melissa for twenty seven years, but Dr Colin Manock didn’t 8:30 Lost Temple Of The Inca (PG) 9:20 Silent Witness: The Greater Good (Part 1) (M v) [s] 9:50 Declassified - The Royal Scandals: Queen McCarthy, David Schwimmer, Nick Mohammed, Frank always get it right. From questionable methodology to (In English/ Spanish) 10:25 Top Of The Lake: China Girl (M l,s) [s] Elizabeth: Love, Honour And Crown (PG) [s] – This Skinner, Michelle Visage and Steps. performing a public autopsy, ACS reveals the high- 9:30 Sydney’s Super Tunnel: Action Stations 11:20 Devil’s Advocate [s] film examines the personal events that have shaped 8:30 FBI: Most Wanted: Spiderwebs (M) [s] level cover-ups, that a state government would like 10:30 Who Gets To Stay In Australia? (M) 11:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One [s] the Queen’s reign and asks what price she’s paid 9:30 FBI: American Dreams / Reveille (M) [s] – Jess buried, along with the bodies. 11:35 24 Hours In Police Custody: Car Attack (M d,l,v) 12:05 Program To Be Advised trying to balance family and crown. LaCroix from the Fugitive Task Force joins the case of 11:10 Shallow Grave: Blood Brothers (MA15+) [s] – The 12:30 Movie: “Shutter Island” (MA15+) (’10) Stars: 2:05 Keeping Faith (M l,s) [s] 10:55 Autopsy USA: (M d) [s] – a busload of kids being kidnapped when the suspect is shocking story of two men who brutally murdered their Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Max 3:05 Wentworth: Happy Birthday, Vera (MA15+) [s] Elizabeth Taylor’s death from cardiac arrest is a white supremacist he apprehended years ago. half-brother before burying his mutilated body in dense von Sydow, Michelle Williams, Emily Mortimer 3:55 rage (MA15+) examined. 11:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] woodland near Aldershot. 2:50 Teenagers Vs. Cancer: A Users’s Guide (PG) 4:05 Wentworth: Happy Birthday, Vera (MA15+) [s] 12:00 The Guardian: Believe [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 12:00 Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun 3:55 My Amazing Brain: Richard’s War (M) 5:00 Insiders [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s] (MA15+) [s] 4:55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize ABC TV PLUS (CH22) 7TWO (CH72) GO! (CH88) BOLD (CH1) SBS VICELAND (CH32) s5:00 Children’s Programs 1:35 Andy’s Wild Workouts 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 5:30 Indonesian News 6:10 Hong 2:05 Wanda And The Alien 2:30 Wallykazam! 3:00 Molly 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 Kong News 6:30 Deutsche Welle English News 7:00 Of Denali 3:30 Play School 4:00 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:10 12:00 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes: Rail Bakugan: Geogan Rising (PG) 12:30 Beyblade Burst Fishing With ET 11:00 Scorpion (PG) 1:00 The Doctors Russian News 7:30 Worldwatch Continues 12:00 Ready, Steady, Wiggle! 4:35 Thomas And Friends 4:55 Adventures (PG) 1:00 The Great Australian Doorstep (PG) Surge (PG) 1:00 Power Rangers Dino Charge 1:30 My (PG) 2:00 Australia By Design (PG) 2:30 Buy To Build 3:00 Outback Rabbis: Untold Australia (PG) 1:00 New Girl Olobob Top 5:25 Kangaroo Beach 6:10 School Of Roars 1:30 One Road (PG) 2:00 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 4:00 Little Pony Equestria Girls: Rollercoaster Of Friendship Fishing Edge 4:00 Fishing Australia 4:30 What’s Up Down (PG) 2:30 ABC America: World News Tonight 3:00 6:25 Peter Rabbit 7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Escape To The Country: Somerset/ Cotswolds/ Northern (PG) 2:30 Dance Moms (PG) 4:30 Clarence (PG) 4:45 Under 5:00 I Fish 5:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 6:00 JAG (PG) Basketball: NBL: Sydney Kings v Melbourne Phoenix Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Compass (PG) 8:30 Louis Ireland 7:00 TBA 7:30 TBA 8:00 TBA 8:30 Air Crash The Tom & Jerry Show 5:15 Movie: “Turbo” (G) (’13) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:25 NCIS: Los *Live* 5:00 Cycling: Paris-Roubaix Women’s Race *Live* Theroux: A Different Brain (M l) 9:30 White Light (M l,d,v) Investigations: Kathmandu Descent/ Killer Attitude/ Deadly Stars: Ryan Reynolds 7:00 Movie: “Hulk” (PG) (’03) Stars: Angeles: Seoul Man (M v) 10:20 48 Hours: The 9:00 Cycling: Paris-Roubaix Men’s Race *Live* 1:45 11:00 Catalyst: Allergy Clinic 12:00 David Bowie: Finding Myth (M l) 11:30 Mighty Cruise Ships: Viking Sea (PG) Eric Bana 9:45 Movie: “Daredevil” (M v) (’03) Stars: Ben Disappearance Of Kristin Smart (M) 11:20 Hawaii Five-O Lethal Ladies: NZ Female Fighters (M l) 2:10 Alien Fame (M l) 1:00 You Can’t Ask That: Recent War Veterans 12:30 The Fine Art Auction (PG) 3:30 TBA 4:00 Harry’s Affleck 12:10 Love Island (MA15+) 12:55 Dance Moms (M v) 12:15 NCIS: New Orleans: Reckoning (M) 1:10 Weaponry (MA15+) 2:35 France 24 News In English (M l,s) 1:35 Restoration Australia: Milton Terrace (PG) Practice With Dr Harry Cooper And Dr Katrina Warren (PG) 2:35 My Little Pony: A Decade Of Pony 3:00 Power MacGyver (M v) 3:05 Star Trek: Voyager: Live Fast And From Paris 3:00 Thai News 3:35 Bangla News 4:00 2:30 Gruen XL (PG) 3:15 ABC News Update 4:30 Million Dollar Minute 5:00 Home Shopping Rangers Dino Charge 3:30 Thunderbirds Prosper (PG) 4:05 The Doctors (PG) Punjabi News 4:30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News ABC ME (CH23) 7MATE (CH73) GEM (CH80) PEACH (CH11) ABC24 (CH24)

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Artificially intelligent beehives are being installed at Victoria’s ports to bolster protection from exotic pests and diseases, in an initiative backed by the Victorian Government. Listen to the Minister for Agriculture pests to enter Victoria, with and horticulture industry busi- Mary-Anne Thomas was at bees from Varroa-infested nesses would be affected, as the Port of Melbourne re- countries hitchhiking on ships well as home gardeners and Recordings cently to launch new Agricul- that enter Victoria, which the wider community. ture Victoria agreements with could threaten the state’s Listen to the recording of stubble, straw and carbon — panels, pellets Bega Cheese and HiveKeep- honey bee population. There are more than and alternative uses . . . ers, which will trial technol- 12,800 beekeepers with al- ogy for rapid detection of In 2018, Varroa destructor most 135,000 registered hives Presented by: Retaining stubbles also im- contributing to carbon emis- pests at Victoria’s ports. was detected on a ship that in Australia, which contribute • Graeme Anderson, Agri- proves soil health and biol- sions. had entered the Port of Mel- to the state’s $17.5 million culture Victoria. ogy. For seasons with large Ray Davies from the Pyre- Bega Cheese’s Purple Hive bourne. apiary industry. • Steve Layfield, Ortech stubble loads there is room to nees Shire Council discusses project is being installed Industries. put some of it into other pro- how local farmers are con- alongside sentinel hives man- The government worked These new partnerships • Ray Davies, Central ductive uses. verting stubble straw to energy aged and monitored by Agri- with industry and community align with Victoria’s agricul- Highlands Straw Alliance. as one means of alleviating culture Victoria. to act swiftly to ensure the de- ture strategy to protect our bee In this webinar recording Stubble management can Graeme Anderson explains the need to burn stubbles in tected Varroa destructor didn’t population by ensuring we are be a complex issue for farm- autumn. Purple Hive is a solar- spread through Victoria’s bee well placed to respond to new the basic carbon cycle and the ers. Stubble retention has benefits of putting stubbles Ray shares a pilot project powered device that detects population and become an pests, and modernising Victo- well-documented benefits, in- at the Skipton Hospital where bee pest Varroa destructor, outbreak. rian agriculture through new into building products to cap- cluding nutrient recycling, re- ture carbon for the long term. straw pellets will be used as a providing alerts in real-time technology. duced erosion, improved replacement for LPG to meet using artificial intelligence If Varroa mite was to be- rainfall infiltration and re- Steve Layfield from Or- the thermal demand for hy- and 360-degree camera tech- come established in Australia, To find out more, visit duced moisture evaporation. tech Industries shares how dronic heating and hot water. nology. an estimated 20,000 cropping Agriculture Victoria. they are contributing to posi- Other investigations in- tive carbon farming by using clude opportunities for com- Purple Hive has been straw stubbles in building bined heat and power in tested in New Zealand where products which would other- manufacturing and potential the mite is established, to pre- wise be burnt after harvest for a biogas plant. pare for installation at the Port of Melbourne.

HiveKeepers will install a smart hive at the Port of Hast- ings, which operates by iden- tifying pests and recognising diseases through bee health Coronavirus (COVID-19) and behaviour, and sending alerts to a remote computer or Keep up to date with all the latest restrictions and re- mobile device. quirements at coronavirus.vic.gov.au.

The National Bee Pest Surveillance Program has Order Your hives located at the ports of Melbourne, Geelong, Hast- Rubber Stamps ings and Portland that are monitored for exotic pests and from the diseases like Varroa mite every six weeks. “BULOKE TIMES” McCULLOCH STREET, DONALD - 5497 1222 These ports are identified Range of type to choose from as a high-risk pathway for bee • Agriculture Victoria biosecurity officer Nikki Jones in her bee suit looking at bees. “The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 9, 2021 — PAGE 11 You’re Welcome to Come “High Ground” Reveals “Beyond the Front Step” Australian Dark Past Come to the Mallee Sports Assembly “Beyond the Front Step” program One critique of the coming Rex movie, “High Ground” (MA 15+ 105 grand finale luncheon at Wycheproof on Tuesday, April 20. mins), asks the question “How historically accurate is the movie?”. The answer is, “. . . uncomfortably close to the truth”. What a roller coaster 18 Step” project was delivered in • Water Aerobics, Sea Lake months we have all had, and Mildura, Swan Hill and Swimming Pool, Feb-March 2020. The fictionalized story Filmed in Kakadu National While marketed as a “meat experienced. Like many other Buloke regions. • Yoga Flow, Shire Hall tells of a police massacre of Park and Arnhem Land, the pie western”, the title means situations, we got started, then The Mallee Sports Assembly Supper Room, Wycheproof, Aboriginal people and the movie’s spectacular scenery only that its content is related stopped, then restarted, then is among sport and recreations March 2020 until COVID-19. repercussions that follow. has been universally ac- to Australia, much as the stopped and then restarted groups, local councils, com- • Yoga Flow, Shire Hall After fighting in World War 1 claimed, and while the “spaghetti western” is linked again with the “Beyond the munity health organizations Supper Room, Wycheproof, as a sniper, Travis, now a po- graphic violence should also to the Italians. The movie has Front Step” program all due to and neighborhood houses all Nov.-Dec. 2020. liceman in northern Australia, be noted, numerous reviews an old-style “western” ap- this new, unwelcome virus delivering projects across 10 • Water Aerobics, Sea Lake loses control of an operation (both from critics and movie pearance, but is not frivolous COVID-19. local government municipalities Swimming Pool, Nov.-Dec. that results in the massacre of goers) have applauded the in its manner of story-telling. This project was part of the from Mildura to Macedon Ranges. 2020. an Aboriginal tribe in 1919. revelation of Australia’s com- With the film described as Loddon Mallee Region Move Now, more than ever, the • Yoga Flow, Charlton After his superiors insist plex colonial history with this “heartbreaking”, “riveting”, It Project which was overseen benefits of physical activity Senior Citizens’ Rooms, on burying the truth, Travis insight into a dark past. “thought-provoking”, “an by Macedon Ranges Shire and being connected, in a safe Charlton, Nov.-Dec. 2020. leaves in disgust, only to be edge-of-the-seat thriller” and Council and Mildura Rural environment are highlighted • IsFit Strength and Move- forced back twelve years later Wide praise for the indige- “confronting”, the verdict is City Council. and supported by the Aus- ment, Birchip Senior Citizens’ to hunt down Baywara, an nous actors, especially Jacob unanimous that “High Funding was allocated to tralian Government’s Move It rooms, Birchip, Nov.-Dec. 2020. Aboriginal warrior whose at- Junior Nayinggulhas, who Ground” is must-see viewing lead a wide range of activities AUS Better Aging Grant • Water Aerobics, Charlton tacks on new settlers are caus- plays “Gutjuk”, has added an for a compelling understand- to support inactive people through Sport Australia, and Swimming Pool, Charlton, ing havoc. extra dimension to the film, ing of how our country’s orig- aged 65 years and over and overseen by Macedon Ranges Jan.-Feb. 2021 (program of When Travis recruits mis- along with the inclusion of in- inal custodians were treated. Aboriginal people aged 50+ and Mildura Rural City Council. Charlton Neighbourhood House). sion-raised Gutjuk, the only digenous language. Simon years to be active and: The Projects • Yoga Flow, Charlton known massacre survivor, as Baker is also a strong pres- “High Ground” screens: • Improve older residents’ Mallee Sports Assembly Senior Citizens’ Rooms, his tracker, the truth of the ence in the role of “Travis” Saturday, April 10, 8 p.m., understanding of the benefits “Beyond the Front Step’- Charlton, Feb.-March 2021. past is revealed and Travis be- (the sharp-shooter police- Sunday, April 11, 2 p.m., and of regular physical activity, MOVE IT Program for the • Yoga Flow, Shire Hall comes the hunted. man). Tuesday, April 13, 8 p.m.. mental wellbeing and social Buloke Shire was co-ordinated Supper Room, Wycheproof, connectedness; and by Project Officer Rhonda Feb.-March 2021. • Build the capacity of Allan of the Wycheproof of- • True Wellness Strength groups to deliver age appro- fice (with very welcome sup- and Balance, Charlton Park, Wimmera Mallee priate activities to older resi- port from the Buloke Shire), Charlton, Feb.-March 2021. dents. which offered events/activities • IsFit Strength and Move- The project was also sup- during the term of the project ment, Birchip Senior Citizens’ Names Its Best ported by the Australian as follows: Rooms, Birchip, Feb.-March Not surprisingly, Wimmera Mallee Cricket Association has named its two Government’s Move It AUS • Educate, Taste and Test 2021. outstanding “A” grade performers at the top of its 2020/’21 “Team of the Year”. Better Aging Grant, through event, Royal Hotel, Sea Lake, • Fit For Life Strength and Sport Australia. Oct. 31, 2019 Balance, Donald Community Captain is St. Arnaud’s Through this funding, the • Educate, Taste and Test Precinct, Donald, Feb.-March Jacob Patching, who not only Mallee Sports Assembly intro- event, Donald Senior Citizens 2021. led his team to victory in the duced the new 12 month pro- Rooms, Donald, Nov. 6, 2019. Time to Celebrate grand final, but was also ject “Beyond the Front Step” • Educate, Taste and Test So you can see there has voted best player for his bril- which commenced September, event, Birchip Public Hall, been a lot happening in the liant all-round performance in 2019, and is now winding up Birchip, Nov. 7, 2019. Buloke Shire and now it’s time that game. 6 months later than anticipated, • Donald Dolphins (water to celebrate. The St. Arnaud captain ending March 2021 (due to exercise), Donald Swimming Come one and all (whether also topped both the “A” COVID-19). Pool, Feb.-March 2020. you’ve participated or not in grade batting aggregate, and Focus • Water Aerobics, Wyche- the program) to the grand fi- average. The MSA project focused proof Swimming Pool, February- nale (supported by the Wyche- “Team of the Year” vice- on building the capacity of ex- March 2020. proof Community Resource captain is Jeffcott’s Sanjula isting sport and active recre- • Line Dancing, Uniting Centre) of the “Beyond the Abeywickrama, whose skills ation providers; and Church Hall, Sea Lake, Feb.- Front Step” project celebra- with the bat and wicketkeep- developing new and exciting March 2020. tions to be conducted at the ing gloves have been a high- • Jacob Patching. • Sanjula Abeywickrama. opportunities for the older • Rock ’N’ Roll Dancing, Wycheproof Shire Hall supper light since his arrival from Sri members of our communities. Uniting Church Hall, Sea room on Tuesday, April 20, Lanka. cott), 28 wickets @7.00. Champion Players The MSA “Beyond the Front Lake, Feb.-March 2020. 2021, at 11.30 a.m. (please see In “B” grade, Donald’s Ross Loats Memorial “A” grade champion player, advert). There will be a light Andrew Bayles topped both Junior Country Week Awards: 2019/’20 (“Darky” Dunstan luncheon provided (catered by the batting average and aggre- Under-17s, Patrick Shea- Trophy): Sanjula Abeywick- Tuscan on Calder), local guest gate, while Jeffcott’s George han (Birchip). rama (Jeffcott), 710 points. speakers speaking on their ex- Rejo did likewise in the bowl- Under-15s, Hunter Con- “Times” Crossword “B” grade champion player, perience being part of the pro- ing department. nelly (Wycheproof-Narraport). 2019/’20 (Perc Beasley QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7970 gram, and a final wrap up of Other Country Week Awards: Trophy): James Paley the project. “Team of the Year” Under-13s, Seb Zagame (Charl- (Birchip), 730 points. You MUST register to at- Jacob Patching (St. Ar- ton). tend (for catering purposes) naud, captain). with the Wycheproof Commu- Sanjula Abeywickrama (Jef- nity Resource Centre on fcott, vice-captain). Down the Middle? 54937 455 by Friday, April 16, Harley Durward (St. Arnaud). Beautiful sunny weather Next Week’s Events 2021. Brylie Cameron (Marnoo). greeted the eleven ladies Monday nine holes – 9.45 As part of the project to Riley Doran (Birchip). who played on opening day. for 10 a.m. start. keep our communities con- Isaac McPherson (Brim Wednesday, April 14 – Sta- nected and informed, we are K.S.H., wicketkeeper). We welcomed Heather bleford and the Clothes Bin collating, and then distributing James Falvey (Birchip). Hogan, Golf Regional Devel- Monthly Medal. a Sporting and Active Recre- Lachlan McGinniss (Brim opment Officer, who joined in Thursday, April 15 – ation Directory. It is not too K.S.H.). for the two-person Ambrose Grange Golf Club (Stawell), 3 late to add your sporting and Carl Torney (St. Arnaud). event. Heather combined well ladies’ Irish Stableford, 10 a.m. hit off. recreation club. If haven’t al- Charlie Dean (Brim K.S.H.). with “evergreen” Joyce Hollis • Jenny Leishman was ready done so, please take the Reece Murray (Donald). to win the scratch event with driving so hard she spun off Connor McCredden (Birchip, a score of 40. The handicap time (only a couple of balance – without dislodging minutes) to input your club’s 12th. man). winners were Margot Paynter ACROSS DOWN and another “evergreen”, Jean the ball. Swish! It didn’t mat- information. Link is as fol- Individual Awards ter though, as she was 1. Soil (4) 1. Island (Italy) (5) lows: “A” Grade Hogan, with 42-13.25=28.25. 7. Weed (9) 2. Excuse (5) Runners-up were Jenny amongst the winners anyway. 8. Bucket (4) 3. Ornament (6) https://www.surveymon- Batting aggregate and av- Leishman and Beris Jones • The new sands were very 9. Nudge (4) 4. Wonderful (6) key.com/r/S97292K erage: Sanjula Abeywickrama clean, but proved troublesome 10. Observe (4) 5. Port (Yemen) (4) For further information with 42-10.5=31.5. 11. Egyptian goddess 6. Warship (9) (Jeffcott), 580 runs @ 82.86. for a few. They require you to (4) 12. Carving (9) please contact: Bowling aggregate and av- “hit” the hole firmly. 14. Display (10) 13. Appear (4) Rhonda Allan, Mallee erage: Jacob Patching (St. Ar- Shortest drive on the 10th. • We extend our sympathy 16. Fruit (10) 15. Pour (4) Sports Assembly on 0427 780 naud) 21 wickets @ 7.86. was won by Lindy Morgan; to the Baldock family and the 19. Horse (4) 17. Spice (6) the longest putt on the 18th. 22. Cease (4) 18. Certainly (6) 109, or email rhonda@ “B” Grade St. Arnaud Golf Club on the 24. Considerable (4) 20. Endure (5) malleesports assembly.org.au Batting aggregate and av- was won by Margot Paynter; passing of Margaret Baldock. 25. Conceal (4) 21. Choose (5) www.malleesport- erage: Andrew Bayles and the two nearest the pin • Golf balls are like eggs. 26. Instrumentalist (9) 23. Cat (4) sportassembly.org.au (Donald), 327 runs @ 46.71. winners were Joyce Hollis on They’re white, they’re sold by 27. Band (4) the 14th and Enid Brasier on • Solution next issue. Find us on Facebook and Bowling aggregate and the dozen and a week later you Instagram. average: George Rejo (Jeff- the 16th.. Well done to all! have to buy more. PAGE 12 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 9, 2021. Field & Game Easter Shoot There were 40 shooters at Donald’s Easter Sun- day 75 ASF LVJ Handicap Shoot. Great targets, good variety and a creative “rabbit” sim pair. Sponsors for the day were Mckenzie Transport and Donald Steel. Congratulations to both Ladies: 1st., Tracey John- Chris Charleson and Robert son (Swan Hill) 65; 2nd., Adams for scoring 24 out of Emily Jones (Bar-Rook) 61. 25 on one of their rounds. Veterans: 1st., Roy Krause Even though it was a small (Minyip) 68; 2nd., Daniele shoot, a family was welcomed Skrokov (Clunes) 64. all the way from Moe Gun Juniors: 1st., Thomas Man- Club. ifold (Donald) 67; 2nd., High Gun: Chris Charleson Matthew Wilson (Moe) 63. (Swan Hill) 69. AA:1st., Shane Storm Due to the timing many (Bar-Rook) 64; 2nd., Xavier members were away with their Russell (Shepparton) 63. families enjoying Easter, but A: 1st., Robert Adams Donald F&G, as it does, (Donald) 66; 2nd., Kim Wal- pulled together with minimal ters (Donald) 62. numbers and stepped up and B: 1st., Jonathan Turnbull got the show on the road to de- (Mt. Wycheproof) 49; 2nd., liver great targets and a fantas- Robin Mills (Geelong) 48. tic day for all. Even the Easter C: 1st., Andrew Donnellon Bunny visited and left choco- lates. (Donald) 46, 2nd., Peter Rus- • Above: The Donnellon sell (Donald) 40. Looking forward to Donald F&G’s May shoot on Sunday, Family: Left to right, Nathan, Ladies, Vets and Juniors in- Jacob, Mark and Andrew. clude handicap. May 2, 75 ASF GRD.

• David and Tom Manifold. Next Stop, Portland The Murray Valley Association Croquet Cham - pionships were held in Boort on Saturday and Sun- day, March 27 and 28. Charlton was represented by Marg Bowen, Nita Perry and Lindsay Patullo in Sec- tion 4, Barb Dalrymple in Section 3, and Anne Kenny in Section 2. Other competitors came from Boort and Swan Hill. Lindsay was competing in his Brock Lands a Beauty first tournament. He won three of his four games, and is During an Easter camping trip to the Murray River at Wemen, 19-year- the Section 4 Champion. old Brock Reid “lived the dream” when he hooked a magnificant Murray Lindsay will now compete Cod while luring the majestic waterway. at the Victorian Country Re- Having experiencing limited success over a number of days leading up to Easter Monday, gionals to be held at Portland Brock and his mate Max ventured out on to the river mid-morning to try their luck luring. from Monday to Wednesday, Within an hour, Brock felt the “whack” that every angler dreams of, when an 88 centimetre April 19 to 21. Cod took the lure. Anne Kenny was runner- After reeling in the big fish, and landing it in his boat with Max operating the net, there up in Section 2, and as Wim- was time for a quick photograph before releasing it back into the water. mera District does not have a Brock, son of former Donald resident, Donna Burton and Nathan Reid, great grandson of competitor, Anne will play for Mrs Marj Goldsmith and grandson of Rosemary Larcombe and Robert and Debbie Burton, was Wimmera. Janet Richardson one of seventeen people making up the camp, and even though the success rate of catching fish will also attend as a referee. was limited, most managed to reel in at least one yellowbelly or Murray Cod. The M.V. Golf Croquet In a good sign for anglers, Cod caught over the weekend outnumbered all other varieties. Championships will be held All but one, however, were undersized, and were returned to the river. in Boort tomorrow. • Lindsay Patullo. “The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 9, 2021 — PAGE 13 All Abilities Tennis is Back Due to that COVID-19 restrictions, it took a couple of weeks for all regular participants to join in for the annual All Abilities tennis program at Donald. The four week program Rhonda Allan, of the concluded on Wednesday, Mallee Sports Assembly, at- March 24, 2021. Each week tended the final session and everyone enjoyed the great took the opportunity to once opportunity to have an infor- again thank Tony Goode and mal hit of tennis. People at- the Donald Lawn Tennis Club tended from McCallum Day for their continued support to Services (St. Arnaud), Wood- inclusive sport and recreation bine (Warracknabeal), and by presenting Tony with an- Donald. The participants were other “Certificate of Appreci- • Tony Goode doing a ball activity with Peter Ryan. paired up with Donald VCAL ation”. students, who supported their Rhonda also presented to partner in the skills of playing school captain Tom Reekie tennis. (on behalf of the Donald High There were some great ral- School VCAL students and lies, plenty of running and staff) a “Certificate of Appre- laughter which was pleasing ciation” for their continued to see. support. The partnership with Donald Lawn Tennis Club and the Donald High School staff and students for the in- clusive all abilities program is very valued and appreciated. Coloured It was a win, win for all. This program is an initia- Photographs tive of the “Access for All Abilities” program (funded by Copies of “Times” photos can Sport & Recreation of Vic- be purchased from our office/s. toria) which focuses on inclu- sive sport and recreation for Photos not published may also all levels of abilities. be available. If there are any other clubs Call in to our offices, that wish to “open” their McCulloch Street, Donald, doors to increase physical ac- phone 5497 1222; tivity opportunities for people or Cummming Avenue, Birchip, of all abilities, please contact phone 5492 2735. Rhonda at the Mallee Sports • Tony Goode (far left), with all the happy staff and participants from Woodbine (Warracknabeal), McCallum Day Services Assembly. Ph. 0427 780 109. (St. Arnaud) and all the great supportive VCAL students from Donald High School. KEEP ABREAST WITH LOCAL NEWS!

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Est. 1875 SPORT BIRCHIP Phone: 5492 2735 Fax: 5492 2863 Email: birchipblc@ bigpond.com Est. 1875 $2 DONALD PRICE (inc. G.S.T.) It’s Good to be Back! Phone: 5497 1222 The Buloke Times f ycheproo After a 12-month hiatus, North-Central footballers, hockey players and Email: and W netballers return for a new season of competition, that is certain to enrich atchem [email protected] ketimes.com t. Arnaud, W the lives of all supporters and the communities the eight clubs represent. admin@bulo Friday, April 9, 2021onald, S , Charlton, D A very enjoyable Easter weekend, and its superb Mick joins the Demons from Published Tuesdays and Fridays the districts of Birchip weather, has set the scene for Strathfieldsaye, with Rohan PP331336/0000 1 the resumption of competition Cox, and an injection of en- and Andrew acting in a non- thusiatic young blood pro - between North-Central’s eight playing capacity. For the Shire of Buloke, and vided by the likes of Ben clubs, but after a lengthy lay- Three coaches remain in off, many familiar faces from Daniels and Lachlan McClel- charge of their respective land. 2019 have moved on, and a playing groups, including

significant influx of new tal- 2019 premiership coach, Joel ent is welcomed, Donnan (Sea Lake-Nandaly), Birchip-Watchem On the football field, sev- Danny Benaim (Wedder- One of the Tigers’ most eral clubs have appointed new burn), and Jacob Tillig (St. likely challengers will be coaches, including the return Arnaud). 2019 grand finalist, Birchip- Watchem, which will be to leadership roles for a cou- ple of past and present North- guided from the sidelines by Central stalwarts. Ins and Outs the astute coaching brain of The most noticeable Trevor Ryan, who has en- Trevor Ryan, who previous change will be seen in the coached Birchip-Watchem in trusted the on-field leadership ly playing personnel at each of 2002, is en gendering a sense to outstanding footballer, Dale the eight clubs. of great optimism and enthu- Hinkley. siasm within the Bulls’ camp. Aaron Walklate and An- Sea Lake-Nandaly Having lost former coach thony Judd have taken on the Twenty months on from its Lochlan Sirett, and with key coaching responsibilities at 2019 premiership win at St. forward Stephen Paulke, Charlton, both having already Arnaud, Sea Lake-Nandaly is Fraser House, Bodie Colbert had outstanding careers with still the team to beat. among the departures, the in- the Navy Blues. And despite losing a num- clusion of big South Aus- ber of grand final champions, New coaches at the helm tralian key forward, Chol of their respective clubs are including Jason and Brad Majok, the Hinkley brothers Rohan Brown (Donald), Collins, Brodie Adcock, Jason and Clayton, plus an in- Andrew Hawker (Boort) and Alexander Pollock and Jordy jection of youth from Tadhg Mick Delaney (Wycheproof- McInnes, the rich vein of tal- Lowry, Patrick Sheahan and Narraport). ent available in yellow and Will Hogan, and the return of black will be bolstered by the Rohan is a premiership proven performers Daniel player with the Royal Blues; return of Kyle Brasser, re- Castellano and Daniel Rat- Andrew played with the Mag- cruits Austin Mertz, Braydon cliffe, should ensure the Bulls Ottrey and Bo Delmenico, the have the potential to claim pies several seasons ago; and • “Come and g and Jenna Scanlan. expected improvement in the football’s most coveted team et it, if you c out to the o an!” That’ lik es of B prize. ther seven N s the challenge S rody Weir an Premiership C orth-Centra ea Lake-Nandaly T d Charlie up, held a l clubs asp igers h • Continued on page 15. coach Joel D loft on grand fin iring to strip th ave thrown onnan (right) a al day, at th e Tigers o title defence, while nd captain J e end of a f the Halfhide Jason Collin ason Co successful 2 Bulls Ready s and his bro llins. Donnan w 019 season, by ther Brad are amongill th leead clu tbhe’s T igers in their “outs”. • Left to right: Donald Lions Club president, David James, Lion Graeme Harris, Breanna Leishman, Kris Eades, Teahlia Leishman as at to Charge , traffic w is week After much anticipation and preparation at the onday of th eek, to M club and at the George Cartwright Oval, the 2021 Time for a Break, a Brew, and a “Bikkie”playing season finally kicks off tomorrow for the Thursday of last w any other reason for pulling From Bulls at St. Arnaud. on Buloke highways. up, other than for areplied, quick Sunraysia Highway, and full flow snack, one of them The playing surface at the close to the Richardson Caravan parks were “Yes, we did; the driver was George Cartwright Oval looks River. going bonkers!” fantastic after almost two crowded throughany ofthe the Easter busi- Volunteers, chiefly annedLions We didn’t ask them to break, and m years of redevelopment, and hich chose to stay Club members, haveing mthe visi- identify the driver, nor did last week the goal posts were nesses w the site, welcom we follow up with that line open reaped the benefits. reinstated ready for the immi- tors, and answering any of questioning. nent NCFL 2021 season. Several towns provided questions they may have rel- Also on the return drive,ey otorists and their passen- ng, where th m ative to this area of the rural to Geelo gers with the opportunity to All three Birchip-Watchem y scene. both reside and work, were stop for a few minutesd to en andjo ong the group pho- winter sports codes have ir legs, an Am Samantha Coghill andantha Ciaran is a stretch the adopted a new united Birchip- tographed (above), were Conaughton. Sam Watchem Bulls logo, and new a tea of coffee,ing andtheir a jour-chat family and friends on their Ballarat to visit an physiotherapist, while Ciaran training and dress merchan- • B before resum way from is a teacher at Barwon Valley irchip-Watchem’s dise for 2021, as they address committee have been working tain), Joseph Reid, Ma 2021tt B s ney. river Reviver ill elderly relative, in hospital School. They had beenily visit- at enior football lea Among the D the 2021 season with a joint diligently for two years to put dership g at Mildura. ing Samantha’s fam erry and Chol Majok. roup, left to hen the happy group motto, #Together we charge. together a long list of quality right, Jacob C stops was Donald, which W Warracknabeal. hristie players and processes to drive Behind the Scenes , Lachy F for years has offered trav- was asked by the “Times” oott, Dale H Birch Although no football was the skills and morale of the inkley (cap- ellers the experience of look- representative if they had ip-Watch the club forward in their ef- played, plenty of work took executive membersem ’s Paulnew players. season, along with Shan Cof- ing through pthe alongside town’s oldthe forts to win that elusive senior place behind the scenes and police cam Lowry president, Brad Sharp premiership they have been fey who will coach the re- ith Andrew was calm and com- Coaches senior ranks this year and paign w senior vice-presid chasing for twenty years. In November 2020, the serves as they both bring a they have benefitted greatly in ational cam e. ent, Brad petent at the helm. The club een a n Ryan junio club appointed Trevor Ryan wealth of football knowledge the off season from the new er has b g driver fatigu r vice-president and also thanks 2020 senior coach About Drivereviv Reviver Stephanie Coffey, Mark Andrew Frank was com- as the new senior coach for gained from long and success- coaching regime. river R s by alleviatin Bowen and Tara Sharp in the Lochlan Sirett, who con- 2021. Trevor has vast ex- years, D d collision Fatigue mended by the new executive ful playing and coaching ca- For over 27 uce roa respective roles of secretary, ducted training sessions for perience as a coach and reers,” said president Paul to red Fatigue is one of the for leading the club as presi- many weeks despite having Trevor has also appointed jective — operate sites around Victoria football manager and trea- dent through the unpre- amongst many accolades has Lowry. a senior football leadership one ob biggest causes of fatalities on surer, along with a dedicated no matches to look forward coached nine teams to on holiday weekends and our roads, causing between dictable and unforeseen group for 2021 to support In its long history, volun- to. premiership glory including peak traffic days offering 20 to 30 per cent of fatal road circumstances of 2020. Cormacc Wilson, Patrick captain Dale Hinkley, which teers from organisations such PAGE 16 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 9, 2021 These training sessions Birchip-Watchem in 2001. motorists a safe place to stop accidents around Australia Hogan, Patrick Sheahan, Will includes Joseph Reid, Jacob as Lions Clubs, State Emer- were crucial to maintaining and refresh. VICSES and — even higher in rural areas. “We are thrilled that Hogan, Tadhg Lowry and Christie, Lachy Foott, Matt gency Service (SES), Volun- Trevor is leading our club this Lions Club volunteers offer Driver Reviver rest stops Bailey Baxter will all be play- Berry and Chol Majok. teer Rescue Association (VRA) free coffee, tea and snacks at provide drivers and their pas- ing their firs and the Rural Fire Service ith a place to take t season in the roadside locations to encour- sengers w • Continued on page 15. (RFS), have served more age drivers to stop, rest and a break, particularly on long than 23 million cupsore of than tea e- refresh, in an effort to ensure trips. and coffee, boiled m they can arrive safely at their Studies show that akesom for five million litres of water, destination. one who has been aw • Enjoying a coffee, Ciaran Conaughton and Samantha Coghill. and provided driversore thanand e would much rather “W 17 hours has the same level their families with m serve you a cup of tea, than • Continued on page 2. 27 million snacks. cut you out of a car in an Victoria State Emergency accident,” is their message. embers Service (VICSES)s Club volunteersm and Lion www.buloketimes.com Ph. 5497 1222 E. [email protected] facebook.com/BulokeTimes/

PAGE 14 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 9, 2021. It’s Good to be Back! • Continued from page 16. Jordan Sheahan, Brodie Donald McPherson, Mason Young, Rohan Brown has also in- and returning players Chris jected a great sense of opti- Hatcher, Brodie Leonard- mism among the Donald Shannon, Matt Hodoras and faithful. Angus Trethowan. His charges have been Time will tell how well the worked strenuously on the new-look Magpies gel to- training track to bolster their gether, but entering a new sea- aerobic fitness needed to son, there is plenty to be maintain their high intensity enthusiastic about for those in game style. black and white. Among the departures Charlton have been 2019 joint coaches, Charlton has lost the ser- Jacob Werts and Pat Purcell, vices of immediate past Damian Cameron, Matt Cole- coach, Kain Robins, but stal- man (retired), more than off- warts Aaron Walklate and An- set by the return of former thony Judd have filled the players Leigh Burke and Ross void. Young, the averted loss of Also departing the Navy Darcy Harison, Daniel Pearce Blues have been 2019 Feeny and Sam Griffiths, together Medallist, Mitch Gleeson, with the signing of former Jack Landigan, Brock Orval VFL player Daniel Venditti, and Anthony Tatchell. Brendan Goss, Mick Foster Replacing them are former and Charlie Campbell, should Charlton footballers, Tim see the Royal Blues in finals Hill, Luke Mulquiny, Nigel contention again. Williams, Angus McKenzie, St. Arnaud Lachlan Holmes-Brown and Cameron White. Among clubs expected to • Alana Arris and Greg Rymer, from Greg’s Digging, digging the holes to reinstate the goal posts in readiness for the season. be challenging for a finals It’s very much a rebuild at berth is St. Arnaud, again Charlton, but with a strong under the direction of playing club spirit as the base, the coach, Jake Tillig. sky’s the limit for the Navy Bulls Ready to Charge Blues. The Saints’ losses have • Continued from page 16. SM Noonan, Birchip Hotel, and served at the Leisure Cen- porter or player, and this helps been minimal, including Wycheproof-Narra- Sponsors Commercial Hotel, Sharp’s tre are priced very conserva- community members to be ac- Lewis Makepeace, Jordan port The club acknowledges the Bakery, Bourke’s Butchers, tively, and provide a great tive and connected within Summers, Nick Myers, while Wycheproof-Narraport is generous sponsors who con- Bowen’s Sports Store, TMC chance for all our senior and their local community. recruits include Angus Grant, in a similar mode to Charlton, tinue to support the Bulls Enviro, Mallee Branded and T junior football, netball, big ruckman Harry Crone, maintaining a strong commu- Football Club including Don- Young Builders. hockey players, families and The Bulls would love to grandson of club legend, Jim nity focus as it works to re- nellon’s Bulk Haulage, Nu- The popular Thursday supporters to get together so- have lots of members of the Crone, the return of Jarryd build the base that made it the trien Ag, O’Connors and night meals have commenced, cially. local community around the Kell, Jacob Patching, Daniel dominant force in North-Cen- AgriLending Solutions, Wim- and will continue every Sporting clubs provide lots club in 2021, and hope that Gifford, Sam Dyke, Lachlan tral football over many years. mera Mallee Accounting, Thursday night throughout of opportunities to get ac- residents will take the oppor- Douglas, Jonty Arbuckle and Corey Jones has handed Birchip Hardware, Birchip the season and on home tively involved, whether it is tunity to join up as a member Tom Hewitt. over the reins to Mick De- Motel & Caravan Park, LP & games. The meals provided a volunteer, sponsor, sup- or a volunteer. St. Arnaud’s practice laney. match form has been promis- Among those returning to ing and players are keen to the Demons is Dan Allen, test themselves against along with Boe and Jordan Birchip Midweek Bowls Birchip-Watchem tomorrow, Bish, Rowan Jones, Brayden in a game originally sched- McCarthy, Steven Nicholson, uled to be played at Birchip, Aaron Henneman, Lachlan The last of the Club events have now been completed with the 21-Up handicap finalised over the but transferred to Lord Nelson Allison, Mitch Curtis and Easter weekend. Park to give the George Ryan Duncan. Cartwright Oval more time to It would be a mistake to The early games were of a The final rounds were also ex- Cooper. Both handicapped on game looked to be over when settle after recent redevelop- underestimate the determined high standard, with one of the cellent to watch, Jennifer 10 shots. This game was again she was holding two shots; ment work. Demons on any given Satur- best played between our two Blainey playing Peg Hogan excellent for the spectators to however, once again Jennifer Wedderburn day, and 2021 will be no ex- super veterans, Jean Smith took out the game 21 shots to watch. Ronda managed to get held her back by taking Wedderburn will again be ception. and Val Ryan. Both had hand- 15; Ronda Cooper played Val her handicap off quickly, but second shot. On the last end Jennifer, although bowling Ronda managed the necessary under the control of Danny icaps of 10, and to get their Ryan, but Val was not able to Benaim, assisted by recently Tomorrow’s Games well was not able to gain the one and took the title 21 shots Opening the 2021 season handicaps off took over one continue her winning run retired champion footballer, shots. At one stage she was to 17. will be four very interesting hour. The bowling of both being defeated by Ronda 22 Sam Barnes. down by 12 shots, but with On Wednesday last, five clashes, the potential high- ladies was impressive, but to 19 shots. Among those missing determination came back with ladies enjoyed the penultimate lights being the match ups of there could only be one win- The final was played between from the Redbacks’ line-up some very good bowling. day of bowls, one having to St. Arnaud versus Birchip- ner, Val taking the honours. Jennifer Blainey and Ronda this season will be Cam Perry Ronda reached 19 and the pull out after one or so hours Watchem and Donald versus and Jayden Jones, while the when she became unwell. At Wedderburn. “ins” include returning player the end of two hours bowling In the two other scheduled Wil Holt, Daniel Gash, the winners were Jean Smith games, defending champion Hamish Lockhart, Mitch and Elaine McCallum. Moya and 2019 premiership team, McEwen, Jayden Baber, Connelly and Jackie Tierney Sea Lake-Nandaly, will head Francisco Fernandes and put up a good fight, but when to Boort, where the senior Hamish Winter-Irving. the opposition got six shots game will get under way at 6 Having just missed the one end, the chase became p.m., with the under-13s kick- finals in 2019, the Redbacks just that bit harder. ing off proceedings at 1.30, will be very keen to lift them- Annual Meeting after the young Magpies un- selves up the ladder, but will After a short break for furl their 2019 premiership need to find consistent im- lunch, the annual meeting was pennant. provement to challenge the held for the coming season At Charlton, the Navy league leaders. 2021 – 2022. The ladies’ di- Blues tackle Wycheproof- rector is Ronda Cooper; sec- Boort Narraport, with a 2.30 p.m. retary, Peg Hogan; treasurer, Boort is undergoing a re- start, as is the case at St. Ar- Jean Smith; match committee building phase, with Andrew naud and Donald. Moya Connelly, Jackie Tier- Hawker the latest to be given It is a bit early in proceed- ney, Jennifer Blainey and the task of orchestrating the ings to be making accurate Elaine McCallum; PRO, Magpies’ return to finals con- pre-game predictions, but it is Elaine McCallum. tention. expected that the Tigers will Next Wednesday is our last Missing this year will be roar into the new season with day for this season, and fol- familiar faces including a win; and the Saints will find lowing bowling we invite you Daniel Waldron, Rustin the Bulls almost impossible to to a lunch. Please remember Davitt, Liam Garlick and head off over the course of to bring along a plate to share. Nick Murray, but the Magpies four quarters. The outgoing director re- have cast their recruiting net The Royal Blues should quests that you wear your far and wide, resulting in the have too much depth for the brightest clothes with your signing of the coach’s son, Redbacks; and the Navy bowls shoes. This will be a Tom Hawker, Matt Chisari, Blues have a great opportu- novelty day, so come along Cameron Barr, Cody Gunn, nity to open their season with and have fun. Frasier Holland, Elliot Lade, a win over the Demons. • Jennifer Blainey (left) and Ronda Cooper. Good bowling. “The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 9, 2021 — PAGE 15 The Buloke Times SPORTSPORT Est. 1875

It’s Good to be Back! After a 12-month hiatus, North-Central footballers, hockey players and netballers return for a new season of competition, that is certain to enrich the lives of all supporters and the communities the eight clubs represent. A very enjoyable Easter Mick joins the Demons from Cox, and an injection of en- weekend, and its superb Strathfieldsaye, with Rohan thusiatic young blood pro- weather, has set the scene for and Andrew acting in a non- vided by the likes of Ben the resumption of competition playing capacity. Daniels and Lachlan McClel- between North-Central’s eight Three coaches remain in land. clubs, but after a lengthy lay- charge of their respective off, many familiar faces from playing groups, including Birchip-Watchem 2019 have moved on, and a 2019 premiership coach, Joel One of the Tigers’ most significant influx of new tal- Donnan (Sea Lake-Nandaly), likely challengers will be ent is welcomed, Danny Benaim (Wedder- 2019 grand finalist, Birchip- On the football field, sev- burn), and Jacob Tillig (St. Watchem, which will be eral clubs have appointed new Arnaud). guided from the sidelines by coaches, including the return the astute coaching brain of to leadership roles for a cou- Ins and Outs Trevor Ryan, who has en- ple of past and present North- The most noticeable trusted the on-field leadership Central stalwarts. change will be seen in the to outstanding footballer, Dale Trevor Ryan, who previously playing personnel at each of Hinkley. coached Birchip-Watchem in the eight clubs. 2002, is en gendering a sense Having lost former coach of great optimism and enthu- Sea Lake-Nandaly Lochlan Sirett, and with key siasm within the Bulls’ camp. Twenty months on from its forward Stephen Paulke, Aaron Walklate and An- 2019 premiership win at St. Fraser House, Bodie Colbert thony Judd have taken on the Arnaud, Sea Lake-Nandaly is among the departures, the in- coaching responsibilities at still the team to beat. clusion of big South Aus- Charlton, both having already And despite losing a num- tralian key forward, Chol had outstanding careers with ber of grand final champions, Majok, the Hinkley brothers the Navy Blues. including Jason and Brad Jason and Clayton, plus an in- New coaches at the helm Collins, Brodie Adcock, jection of youth from Tadhg of their respective clubs are Alexander Pollock and Jordy Lowry, Patrick Sheahan and Rohan Brown (Donald), McInnes, the rich vein of tal- Will Hogan, and the return of Andrew Hawker (Boort) and ent available in yellow and proven performers Daniel Mick Delaney (Wycheproof- black will be bolstered by the Castellano and Daniel Rat- Narraport). return of Kyle Brasser, re- cliffe, should ensure the Bulls • “Come and get it, if you can!” That’s the challenge Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers have thrown Rohan is a premiership cruits Austin Mertz, Braydon have the potential to claim out to the other seven North-Central clubs aspiring to strip the Tigers of the Halfhide player with the Royal Blues; Ottrey and Bo Delmenico, the football’s most coveted team Premiership Cup, held aloft on grand final day, at the end of a successful 2019 season, by Andrew played with the Mag- expected improvement in the prize. coach Joel Donnan (right) and captain Jason Collins. Donnan will lead the Tigers in their pies several seasons ago; and title defence, while Jason Collins and his brother Brad are among the club’s “outs”. likes of Brody Weir and Charlie • Continued on page 15.

Bulls Ready to Charge After much anticipation and preparation at the club and at the George Cartwright Oval, the 2021 playing season finally kicks off tomorrow for the Bulls at St. Arnaud. The playing surface at the George Cartwright Oval looks fantastic after almost two years of redevelopment, and last week the goal posts were reinstated ready for the immi- nent NCFL 2021 season.

All three Birchip-Watchem winter sports codes have adopted a new united Birchip- • Birchip-Watchem’s 2021 senior football leadership group, left to right, Jacob Christie, Lachy Foott, Dale Hinkley (cap- Watchem Bulls logo, and new tain), Joseph Reid, Matt Berry and Chol Majok. training and dress merchan- committee have been working dise for 2021, as they address diligently for two years to put Behind the Scenes the skills and morale of the season, along with Shan Cof- senior ranks this year and the 2021 season with a joint together a long list of quality Although no football was players. fey who will coach the re- they have benefitted greatly in motto, #Together we charge. players and processes to drive played, plenty of work took Coaches serves as they both bring a the off season from the new the club forward in their ef- place behind the scenes and In November 2020, the wealth of football knowledge coaching regime. Birchip-Watchem’s new forts to win that elusive senior Andrew was calm and com- club appointed Trevor Ryan gained from long and success- executive members Paul premiership they have been petent at the helm. The club as the new senior coach for ful playing and coaching ca- Trevor has also appointed Lowry president, Brad Sharp chasing for twenty years. also thanks 2020 senior coach 2021. Trevor has vast ex- reers,” said president Paul a senior football leadership senior vice-president, Brad Lochlan Sirett, who con- perience as a coach and Lowry. group for 2021 to support Ryan junior vice-president and Andrew Frank was com- ducted training sessions for amongst many accolades has captain Dale Hinkley, which Stephanie Coffey, Mark mended by the new executive many weeks despite having coached nine teams to Cormacc Wilson, Patrick includes Joseph Reid, Jacob Bowen and Tara Sharp in the for leading the club as presi- no matches to look forward premiership glory including Hogan, Patrick Sheahan, Will Christie, Lachy Foott, Matt respective roles of secretary, dent through the unpre- to. Birchip-Watchem in 2001. Hogan, Tadhg Lowry and Berry and Chol Majok. football manager and trea- dictable and unforeseen These training sessions “We are thrilled that Bailey Baxter will all be play- surer, along with a dedicated circumstances of 2020. were crucial to maintaining Trevor is leading our club this ing their first season in the • Continued on page 15. PAGE 16 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, April 9, 2021