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"Not a catch-up, not a make-up" Yass Magpies Celebrate Indigenous Heritage with Jersey Token requested if they could also do it."

"The senior players will have the totem on their sleeve this year, instead of the chest of the junior players," said Michael. The Club President wanted to emphasise that despite this being the first season with their indigenous heritage displayed, their community's indigenous members have long been a major part of their club.

"To us, it's something that we've always done."

"It's not a catch-up; it's not a make-up; we've always had great cultural diversity throughout the club."

"It's also a fact that Yass resides within Ngunnawal country, so to do something that is visually significant and morally significant was important to us all as a committee," said Michael.

Michael said it was important for the young kids at the Magpies to understand the region and the club's Yass Magpies showing off their new our committee members put a motion Magpies. indigenous history. This totem was a jerseys. Back - Mike Inkster, Matt forward that we include something on way of opening up that conversation. Lawrence, Joel Blyss, Jack Hall, Brad our playing strip to recognise the Indigenous Elder and Life Member of Wylie, Ken Bell, Shaun Davis, Jess Ngunnawal country that Yass resides in both the Junior and Senior rugby "There is a huge history of indigenous Howard, Tim Clayton, Sami Afele. and the contribution and involvement league clubs, Ken Bell, was involvement within our club dating back Front - Scott Bell, Sutherland that Indigenous people have always led nominated as the design's sole to the 1920s," Holliday, Ferdie Bell, Tahlen Bell, throughout our club's history." approver. Josh Inkster, Georgia Inkster, Tyahn "There's quite a lot of thought that's Bell. "That motion passed unanimously," said "The design from Scott came back; we gone into the design, and it relates back Minor Magpies Club President Michael all loved it, Ken loved it, and Ken to the club and its history, and The Yass Minor Magpies unveiled their Inkster. approved the design for the jerseys for Ngunnawal values." 2021 playing strips on Friday night at 2020, which has now become 2021." their Season Launch, with their new The unanimous passing of the motion "All the kids will wear it on their indigenous token, the "Munnagai led to a lengthy design process which "We will now proudly display them on jerseys, they'll wear it with pride, and Wagabaliri", featuring prominently on the began with the club merchandising team the 9th of April," he said. they'll understand the meaning behind jersey chest. seeking out local indigenous artists to it," he said. see if there would be interest After hearing about their junior club's The following is an extract from Scott The design idea stems from the club's in contributing to the project. idea, the Senior Magpies were soon to and Tyahn Bell's work explaining the end of 2019 AGM, where it was follow, instead choosing to place the meaning of the Munnagai Wagabaliri suggested as a way of celebrating the Scott Bell, a local Ngunnawal man, put totem on their jersey sleeve. totem: club's indigenous heritage. forward the eventual design hoping to complement the values of both the "We made the senior club aware that we Continued page 11. "It was an AGM in 2019 where one of Ngunnawal people and the Yass were doing it and the senior club

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Pharmacist, Grant Douglas with new "Part of that was to use community defibrillator at Miller's Pharmacy. pharmacies because there is one in most communities and most people live Miller's Pharmacy in Yass is now home within two and a half kilometres of their to a brand-new defibrillator. pharmacy, and in towns like this, about 65% of the town live in that sort of time The defibrillator is part of former Iron- frame," he said. man Guy Leech's "Heart180", which is aiming to get a defibrillator within 180 Peter wanted to ensure the community seconds of every Australian to help pre- that all staff at Miller's Pharmacy are vent deaths from cardiac arrests. trained or are receiving training to use the defibrillator. Peter Miller of Miller's Pharmacy said the reasons for adding the defibrillator Miller’s Pharmacy trading hours are: were twofold. Mon-Fri 8.30 am – 6:00 pm Saturday 8.30 am - 2:00 pm "We've put it in for two reasons, first to Sunday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm support our vaccination service and pro- vide an added backup for adverse In a medical emergency, always call events." 000 as a first response.

"Also, as part of Heart 180, he (Guy The Yass Valley Times would like to Leech) wants one available within 180 congratulate Miller's Pharmacy on a seconds of everyone in the community, great initiative to help make Yass a meaning within three minutes no matter safer place to live. where you are in a town or city, you can have access to an AED." Max O'Driscoll 3801 Steam Into Yass Council Offices Changed Hours A large crowd was Change to trading hours - enquiries will not be watching the Friday 16 April 2021 actioned until business arrival of steam From 11am on Friday, 16 resumes on Monday. locomotive 3801 April 2021 Council’s arriving at Yass Administration Building will The Yass Library, Transfer Junction Station be closed to allow for a stations and Yass Valley Monday morning, critical upgrade to our data Information Centre will not 12-04-21. and network systems. be affected by the system During this time our staff upgrade and will be 3801 had been on will have very limited operating as normal. Our tour in the access to phones and duty officer will still be Southern Region email. available for any urgent during the last 2 after-hours enquiries. weeks & today was The community are still returning to its able to call our office or We apologise for any home base at email inconvenience this system Transport Heritage [email protected] upgrade may cause. NSW, Thirlmere. for urgent enquiries only. Any service requests, payments and general Page 3 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY April 14, 2021 Yass Show and Shine events, vehicles are voted on or to decide where funds raised Shine’s to hit since Covid.” judged, with the SPIN would be directed, but Barry Foundation’s focus on charity cited potentially being a part of “We hope to get somewhere and creating a community feel the conglomerate to bring a CT around 400 entrants, which to the event, the prizes are scanner to the Yass Hospital. means it’s going to be a bit of a awarded at random for each squeeze down at Riverbank vehicle class. “It’s a way of putting more Park. People are raring to get money in to purchase more out and have a bit of a go at it,” “It’s not a win at-all-cost thing.” medical equipment for the he said. “It is not a judged event; the community and also help our first year, we did it as a judged individual patients that are start- Another feature added to the event, but we had 340 vehicles, ing to flow in pretty quickly event this year will be a rubber and it just slowed the day now,” he said. duck race down the . down.” With Show n Shine’s return “We’ll have 300 rubber ducks “It doesn’t matter if you have a after similar events were put on released into the Yass River, 1-million-dollar car there or a hold with the pandemic, the and people can purchase a duck for $5,” he said. Above: A retro styled drive in a set of wheels they love to themed car complete with come down and share their love Yass Valley Property has cardboard cut out model. with other motor vehicle sponsored the event, with Right: An aerial of the show enthusiasts. ducks available for pre-pur- and shine displaying the chase at Yass Valley Property, number of cars. “This year we are having two or they can be bought on the different divisions, there will be day. The SPIN Foundation is back a separate 4WD one which is The Rotary Club of Yass has with its annual “Show n Shine” new. There will be trucks, bikes, kindly donated the ducks. on Saturday the 24th of April and the cars will be broken up If you are interested in spon- “It’s our big fundraiser for the into Americans, Asian and all soring a trophy, there is still year,” said organiser Barry sorts of different makes and time to reach out to the SPIN O’Mara. models.” Foundation, with the cost of “It allows people to bring sponsoring priced at $200. “Normally, we turnover around whatever they’ve got, whatever 250 dollar car you’re just SPIN Foundation expect a big $20-25,000 for this event,” he they love in the way of a car, starting to do up; everyone crowd. Max O’Driscoll said. bike or a truck,” he said. there is equal,” said Barry. “We’re lucky enough that this is Barry encouraged anyone with Whilst often in “Show n Shine” The SPIN Foundation was yet one of the first Show and

Notwithstanding our initial skepticism that we might have Moving Men's Shed such an unlikely and wonderful visit – especially with the timing - 11.55am on Thursday 1 April!! – follow up contact with the fantastic Senior Protocol Officer in Government Member account of House, Ashleigh Dand, demystified the process, outlined the timetable, taught us lots of things around the protocols Governor General's to follow and made the path smooth for us.

visit. Nevertheless, there was a degree of controlled mayhem, well disguised panic and many major and minor things planned and done to make sure we were ready and could put on a good show for our Governor-General. It all settled down a bit when we had an advance visit from a member of the protection detail on Tuesday who did a security sweep and familiarised himself with the lo- cation and what we were planning to do. Nothing like a bit His excellency the Governor General David Hurley of reassurance when April Fool’s Day is looming! being welcomed by Shed President Allan McGrath. His Excellency arrived on time and was met and greeted by Shed President Allan McGrath who then some other Yass luminaries (all of whom, I hasten to add brought him into the Shed and introduced him to the many with some pride, are also Shed members). members (around 50 we think) who turned out. His Excellency was taken on a quite detailed tour of the Shed facilities, was given a good briefing on our work- We also had our own notable Yass leaders in attendance: shops by Roger Holgate and then moved on to the Bush Rowena Abbey (Mayor and Shed co-Patron) as well as Tucker Garden in which he showed a great deal of inter- Nic Carmody OAM (former Mayor, Inaugural Patron and est. Bush Tucker Garden Briefing. current co-Patron). Not that I was looking for important Continued page 8 people, but I noticed the odd Member of Council and

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At , the ceremony will start at 9:30 am at Jones Park, followed by morning tea at Murrumbateman Country Inn, courtesy of Murrumbateman Lions Club. The usual Anzac Day two-up event will take place at the Inn from noon.

The Sutton Public School will hold a Dawn Service beginning at 5:45am sharp.

Binalong’s Service will be mid-morning at the memorial in the garden at Fitzroy Street, with a gathering following at Hotel .

Bowning’s Dawn Service will be held at the War Memorial, with visitors expected to be seated and ready by 5:40am.

All Red Alerts for Letters To The Editor blue-green algal lifted Dear Editor Dear Editor, for Burrinjuck Dam

It was great to see that you and your colleagues The admission by the YVSC General Manager that Mur- have moved to create a local newspaper to re- rumbateman playing fields suffer from a lack of water (Yass The Red Alert warnings for blue-green algae in place the Yass Tribune. And that you are inviting Valley Times March 31 pp 1,2) gives weight to the sugges- Burrinjuck Dam have been lifted following “letters to the Editor”. tion that a long-term solution to our water supply lies some- favourable algal sample results. Burrinjuck where other than the Yass River. Dam is now on amber alert for blue-green This email relates to my concern with the state of For much less than the cost of a new purification plant, a algae. unsealed roads administered by the Yass Valley gravity fed pipeline from Hall to Yass via Murrumbateman, Council. Specifically, the unsealed section of noto- and the purchase of water from EWater, ACT would provide While on an Amber alert, the water is generally rious Dog Trap Road. Occasional grading by a permanent low maintenance solution, adding just 2.5% to considered to be suitable for water sports, but Council provides short term relief but only for their present demand. I have heard that this would add 10% water users are advised to exercise caution. It those sections that are favoured for repair. to domestic water bills, which I would be prepared to pay as is also advised not to drink untreated or boiled a solution to our present problems, an amount I presently water from the dam due to the risk of stomach Travelling along the section from Connells Lane to spend on filter systems. upsets. Boiling the water does not get rid of Kaveneys Road recently, I had the misfortune to I presume YVSC will be entering into a contract to supply algal toxins. The water is not suitable for strike several large, sharp granite rocks protruding water to the proposed cross-border subdivision of Park- potable use. Alternative supplies or prior treat- 3-4 cm from the surface of the road. The result wood? ment of raw water for domestic purposes was a destroyed tyre and damaged wheel rim. should be considered. Surface grading – which seems to be the norm for Keith Chappell Council repair, would simply cover these rocks Yass As algal numbers can change dramatically with soon to re-emerge when the frequent gravel changes in conditions, water users should trucks that traverse the road from the quarry fur- Dear Editor avoid water which is discoloured or gives off an ther along the Dog Trap Road, remove the surface earthy or musty odour. Water users should use covering. The now approved Springdale development near Sutton personal discretion at all times before entering has no support from the local community or the Yass Valley a body of water and be aware that the algal sit- It is interesting for me recall as a young boy grow- Council, yet the NSW government is stating how important uation can change quickly. ing up in Yass, and travelling along the road with it is to have 'social licence' in renewable energy zones. my father, the surface of the unsealed road to Shouldn't social licence be just as important anywhere a re- WaterNSW will continue routine water quality Merryville and beyond to Connells Lane and newable energy development is proposed? monitoring and advise of any change as new Kaveneys Road was in much better condition than results are received. it is 60 years plus later! Today, unsealed sections The Sutton Solar Action Group (SSAG) wrote to Ms Wendy Blue-green algae occur naturally and can re- of the Dog Trap Road are at best dangerous, and Tuckerman, Member for Goulburn seeking her assistance produce quickly in favourable conditions where even unpassable - even at low-speed drivers tend to forward on the SSAG's letter to Rob Stokes, Minister for there is still or slow-flowing water, abundant to swerve to avoid holes and protruding rocks and, Planning and Public Spaces inviting him and the Independ- sunlight and sufficient levels of nutrients. if there is water running across the road because ent Planning Commission (IPC) to meet with the local com- of the lack of drainage and visibility in storm munity to explain to us why the Springdale solar Blue-green algae usually appear as green events, drivers may inadvertently wander off the development was approved without any consideration of paint-like scums on the water, near the edges, road. social licence. or as greenish clumps throughout the water. It makes the water appear dirty, green or dis- Clearly, it’s about time that the In the same letter we also questioned the quality of the coloured and generally has a strong musty or honoured its past promises to upgrade and seal IPC's Springdale Statement of Reasons document which earthy odour. the Dog Trap Road thereby making its safer for all we believe lacked any rigour of analysis of the objections those drivers and the many owners of properties, raised by the community. Updates and information about blue-green farms and wineries that have developed off the algae blooms and Red Alert warning areas can road. Dianne Burgess be obtained by calling 1800 999 457 or visiting on behalf of the – http://www.waternsw.com.au/water- Thank you, Michael Curll Orange, NSW Sutton Solar Action Group quality/algae Page 5 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY April 14, 2021

CHANGE TO TRADING HOURS – FRIDAY 16 APRIL 2021

From 11am on Friday, 16 April 2021 Council’s Administration Building will be closed to allow for a critical upgrade to our data and network systems. During this time our staff will have very limited access to phones and email.

The community are still able to call our office or email [email protected] for urgent enquiries only. Any service requests, payments and general enquiries will not be actioned until business resumes on Monday.

The Yass Library, Transfer stations and Yass Valley Information Centre will not be affected by the system upgrade and will be operating as normal. Our duty officer will still be available for any urgent after-hours enquiries. We apologise for any inconvenience this system upgrade may cause Black Range Road safety concerns

planning" despite the through, visitors are created a new safety original expectation it left with little hope of concern. would be started and avoiding the potholes. complete by the end "The recent upgrade of March. "The issue is that dirt over these culverts is sections are badly not ideal as to the A long-time resident holed and regularly north side of the of Black Range Road, get washed out thoroughfare there is John McGrath longitudinally, leaving now a steeply banked remains deeply deep gutters, whilst gutter which could concerned about the locals are aware to potentially see a small road's safety despite some extent of vehicle hopelessly the improvements existing extremely trapped if it had to made in recent years, deep potholes, the move aside for a particularly with the people unfamiliar with larger oncoming The recent heavy rain has received funding daily traffic increasing the road are met with vehicle," he said. event has extenuated "exponentially" due to a bone-shattering Yass Valley concerns over the from the Federal newly approved suspension What has been your condition of some of Government. subdivisions. destroying hit," said experience driving on Times Black Range Road's John. the Black Range unsealed sections. The Council is He believes that Road? currently behind whilst locals are It's John's belief the Write to editor@yass- Classifieds Black Range Road's schedule in resolving familiar with the road most recent upgrades valleytimes.com.au [email protected] or resealing is a current some of the issues on and are aware of have done little to project of the Yass the road with the phone 0413 763 216 which areas to drive increase the road's Max O'Driscoll Valley Council which project status still "in extra cautiously safety and have itself For Lease Murrumbateman Winery Trail, a local win-win EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

FOR LEASE The contract for the construction of a win- uptake at the moment with a lot of the cy- prove their service and facilities, and in “HAWTHORN”, ery trail in Murrumbateman has been given cles; we've now got an electric supplier in that respect, we still have an opportunity to MURRUMBATEMAN to local construction company Complete Murrumbateman, plus the Abode Hotel develop considerably," he said. Civil. hires out bikes." With the winery trail expected to be ready • 704 acres – Mixed Farming for use by the end of this year, perhaps we Opportunity Yass Valley Council had previously allo- "We are seeing the electric ones more and should expect an injection of tourists to the • 5 Year lease cated $2,229,000 towards the Murrumbat- more now," he said. Yass Valley for summer 2022. • 3 stand wool shed & various sheds eman Winery Trail project to provide a • Sheep yards shared cycleway and connect a number of Graeme says increasing the safety for Max O'Driscoll the Murrumbateman wineries. those wanting to venture across to the dif- • Reticulated water supply with bore ferent wineries is paramount and providing and dams The project is part of the Federal Govern- the public with greater options will only add Tenders close 5pm Friday ment's "Building Better Regions Program" to their experience of the wineries in the 16th April 2021 and is due for delivery by the end of 2021. Yass Valley. All enquiries to be directed to the Managing Agent The works will involve the laying of approx- "If we can provide good, accessible, safe imately 10.5km of concrete/asphalt, which access, it's just going to help everyone." will link the existing pathways on route to the wineries. "You quite often have a number who want Edwina Brown to go around to different wineries over the The contract heading to a Yass construc- one or two days." 6226 1922 - 0429 327 059 tion company means the money will be kept within the Yass Valley and provide "The more offerings we can get to the pub- Public Notice jobs for some of the Yass Valley residents. lic and more different options, the better," he said. Graeme Shaw of Shaw Wines says the Advertise in the trail is very much in demand at present, Whilst Graeme thinks wineries in Murrum-

Classifieds with people wanting to cycle around to the bateman have likely reached their "quan- various wineries in the region becoming tum", he believes the ones that exist now Contact more and more common. still have plenty of opportunities to grow. Connecting tourists and residents with Yass Valley Times local wineries such as Shaw Estate to place your ad. "It's certainly something that's been on the "I think everyone's making the effort to im- Wines. Page 6 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY April 14, 2021 Rotary rises to the challenge

Simulator and contribution to students to attend the High Schools Spectacular.

The Rotary Foundation for international service programs such as the Fight against Malaria, Medical Aid for Oceania children, Rotary International has provided over 50 Million jabs worldwide in the fight to eradicate polio. Now we are helping with Covid 19 inoculations in less developed countries. These donations were additional to members' many hours for other worthwhile causes, including Yass Day Celebrations and Citizenship Presentations, Driver Training Simulator Instructing at Yass High School, the Fit for Life Program Helping Students to stay fit by encouraging physical participation. Weekend Leadership camp for 15-Year-old students and the National Youth Science Forum, a fortnight at Tertiary and Research Institutions in Canberra for year 11 students.

At a recent meeting of Yass Rotary, the President, Kiah destroyed in the fires. Driving the Yass High School "Rotary" bus taking Toni Hopkinson, said that over the last twelve Financial assistance was directed to both the Yass students to functions in Goulburn, Canberra, months, the Club's activities had been severely and Education Foundations assisting Crookwell, etc. curtailed by the Covid 19 Virus and the restrictions young adults with their tertiary education costs using Rotary members also assisted in holding the first placed upon the community. Still, the Club resorted funds from the Glenlothian Education Foundation. Suicide Prevention Forum and are supporting the to Zoom meetings and raised funds from raffles Men's Health Awareness was also supported by fledging Prostate Support Group being formed in which were wonderfully supported by the local paying for accommodation and assisting staff during Yass. community. She issued a summary of the last their visit. twelve months contributions made by the Club to the High School Science and Engineering Challenge Because of the Covid-19 Virus, the worldwide community and listed the Club members' Financial assistance was given for students to Rotary Youth Exchange Program has been put on achievement in recent times. attend the Challenge. Rotary also donated money hold. towards a plaque in honour of A J Shearsby, a Yass Schools in the wider Yass area received a area pioneer. If you are interested in supporting your local contribution toward the costs of Awards at the community and sharing in the Club's successes, school's Presentation days. Other organisations receiving support included the why not join Yass Rotary. Bush fire relief and the buying of school backpacks Rae Burgess Centre supporting women and children and filling them with school supplies for distribution in the Yass area, Yass Scouts to enable repairs to Call Mick Newling on 0414 684 020. in the bushfire-affected areas. their hall and Bowning School towards their shade Contribution to the rebuilding of a community hall at sail, Yass High School for hire of the Driver Swap Meet April 18th will see Ray suggested that admire their beloved than welcome to the Yass Valley whilst the Swap vehicles. bring their pride and Cruisers Car Club Meet is designed for joy along and park host their “Swap motor enthusiasts; “We will have an it alongside the other Meet” at the Yass there would area where cars will collectable cars and Showgrounds. potentially be be parked to be put have their car there something on offer on display.” for other people to Gates will open at of interest to admire,” he said. the Showgrounds to everybody. “Anyone is more Max O’Driscoll the public from 6am Sunday, and “A swap meet expectations are encompasses high, according to mainly automotive Vice President of the objects, but it is also Yass Valley Cruisers open to antiques Car Club and and curiosities.” Organiser of the Swap Meet, Ray “If you’re looking for Grech. car parts or complete cars for “We’ve had sale, there are also approximately 100 lots of collectibles store holders at and antiques that each event.” are available as “We are hoping and well.” anticipating this year will be a larger “Obviously, it’s a event, simply good day out,” said because of Covid Ray. over the last 12 months.” The Swap Meet will also provide car “With the lifting of lovers with the restrictions, we are opportunity to show hoping that a lot of off their collectable people will be taking alongside the other advantage,” he said. collectable cars, with passers-by able to Page 7 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY April 14, 2021 Pink Picnic for Cancer Yass Rotary Club There will be NO market this Saturday, 17th April, as the Memorial Hall has a prior booking. The next market will be on Sat, 1st May

The latest Rotary wood raffle was won by Russ’s Roofing and Maintenance, and was delivered by Rotarian Russell Hill.

There is $132,450 available for Volunteer Eden-Monaro not-for-profit organisations The Yass and outfits. event and instead greatly whose workforce consists of at least 40% District Garden of going through appreciated. volunteers. Club would like to Committee the Cancer Grants close welcome you to Member at the Council, provide Tickets are $20 Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 will their “Pink Picnic Yass and District fundraising per adult, $5 for Sunday be available to assist eligible community Sunday” to raise Garden Club and directly to a under 5-year-olds organisations. cancer research organiser of the research group. and $10 for under The people of Eden-Monaro are strong funds. event Glenda 10-year-olds, with and dynamic. We have a solid culture of Small portable equipment purchases, contributions towards the cost of training Snape hosted an “We had a lot of those interested community spirit and service. volunteers, reimbursement of fuel costs Booked in for event last year fun,” said Glenda. required to RSVP for volunteers and undertaking Sunday the 18th through the “It’s just a by Friday the 9th Which is why I want to make sure local organistaions are aware of the ‘Families background screening checks for of April from Cancer Council’s beautiful day in of April by mobile and Community Program - 2021 Volunteer volunteers are examples of what these 12:00-2:00 pm Biggest Morning the park.” at 0404 283 987 Grants’. funds can assist with. near the Tea. or by email playground at Glenda stressed at yassdistrictgar- Around 20 applications have already been Expressions of Interest close, Sunday, 18 Riverbank Park, With the event a that organisers [email protected] received, but there is still time for more April 2021. More information is available ticket holders will resounding wanted it to be a om. ahead of the 18 April deadline. HERE. If you have any questions contact my office by email at: receive a picnic success, the Yass family day, and if Volunteer Grants support the work of local lunch, fun and and District those attending Max O’Driscoll [email protected] or phone games for all and Garden Club could at least community organisations with a focus on the inclusion of vulnerable people and my Bega office on 6492 0542 or prizes for the best decided they’d wear a touch of promoting participation in volunteering. on 6284 2442. pink themed like to support the pink, it would be Gundaroo Film Society this Saturday

They have however, just returned to selling attend, and then you have to be a member ice creams. to come to the cinema because otherwise, we'd have to be charging commercial The Gundaroo Film Society has an rates," he said. extensive history dating back to 1915 when a truck would back into the hall and For members, there are often special display movies on a screen for the events that feature film industry audience. professionals as special guest speakers.

"There have been many iterations of the "We do end up having quite well-known film society here in Gundaroo." directors like we had the director of the Dressmaker here recently." "The earliest mention of films in Gundaroo was about 1915 when the travelling picture "Someone from the Mad Max films is shows would come through." coming to talk sometime this year."

"The Film Society then started formally "We often have 3 or 4 guest speakers who during the '70s for a couple of decades, either directly made the films or who were run by a man named Richard Rufus who involved in the film industry," said Wayne. now has left Gundaroo and has a twin The Gundaroo Film Society will be hosting Events are held for members only, with cinema in Bowral," said Wayne. It is these events, partnered with the two films back-to-back on Saturday night. 60-70 members currently signed up; obvious opportunity to watch films Wayne would prefer to see that figure The recent edition of the Gundaroo Film amongst other film lovers, that draws Starting at 7 pm is the Peter Jackson closer to the usual mark of over 100. Society began in the early 2000's, and it's people to the Gundaroo Film Society from directed World War One documentary safe to say the 16mm screen, 2000-watt far and wide. "They Shall Not Grow Old "(2018) followed Unfortunately for members, the Gundaroo projector and integrated amplifiers afforded "It draws quite a lot of people from quite at 9pm by "The Keeper" (2018) a Soldiers Memorial Hall is currently limited to today's film society far surpasses the long-range." biographical film based on the incredible to 53 people by Covid spacing, with technology of their predecessors. story of prisoner of World War Two Bert capacity issues solved by a random ballot. "We get people from Gunning, Trautmann. Due to the nature of being a film society and Sutton, so we get quite a few people The expectation and hope are that the and showing the films for far cheaper, within the radius of Gundaroo," said Wayne Kotzur of the Gundaroo Film restrictions may have eased by the next there is limited availability for Wayne. Society said that whilst things at the film event for cinemas, and the film society can non-members to participate. society weren't the same as the pre-Covid return to showing films at its full capacity. If you have an interest in becoming a world, the events still draw quite a decent "Because it's a Film Society, we are limited member of the Gundaroo Film Society or crowd. They normally offer meals and even the with what we can do with the general are simply searching for further informa- opportunity for BYO food and drinks, but public." tion, reach out to their organisation. "We have an average attendance of with the current climate, they have put around 40 but can gather attendances of those options on hold to maximise their "Our first screening of the year is usually a Max O'Driscoll up to 80 for the very popular films." members' safety. completely open film where anyone can Page 8 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY April 14, 2021

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Continued from page 3 His Excellency responded and was fulsome from about 11.45am until everyone gave up. ducing. Aaron Chatfield (Ngunnawal man) and in his praise of the Men’s Shed movement There were very few leftovers. Peter Davidson provided the detailed Bush and was gracious and generous in his views Half a dozen Shed members got to work on Tucker Garden briefing and fielded all on our Shed and the progress we have His Excellency then mingled, and most at- the Saturday before the BIG day and spread questions about where we have come from made. He also mentioned his great admira- tendees got to have a conversation or were about 5 cu metres of mulch on the patch, and how we are planning to proceed with the tion for all Australians who have come included in a group. Pretty special, really. and then, on the Tuesday before the visit, garden – especially the educational through so many challenges in the last few Many members made themselves avail- Landcare volunteers descended on the place prospects and potential. years, still upbeat, looking on the bright side able to help both before and on the day. I and completely planted the patch. It looks Following that little diversion, His Excel- and willing to pitch in and help others who will not attempt to name them, but they know terrific and enhanced the space no end for lency then very generously agreed to plant a have been badly impacted. who they are and those of you who were the Governor-General’s visit. Kurrajong (Brachychiton populneus) in our After the formalities, our special Chef for lucky enough to attend will have seen them garden which we have plans to plant a the day, Tim Gee, served His Excellency with involved in their various ways. My sincere So, well done Landcare – your efforts were plaque in front of to memorialise the event. a special BBQ sausage with onions in a thanks to all of you. and are much appreciated! We are very grateful that he was open to that bread roll. I am not sure if the GG dines this request and amazed how, afterwards, he well usually, but he did seem to be enjoying I also want to mention and thank the mem- The visit concluded at about 1255 right on looked just as clean as before he started. himself. bers of Yass Landcare. When we heard the schedule. I imagine it will be a while before The official bits then took place. Allan Mc- GG was coming, we panicked a bit because we have that much excitement again! Grath formally welcomed His Excellency and Tim deserves a special vote of thanks – he we have been looking to develop space for gave him some information about our history, cooked for over 50 people – all of whom Landcare to establish a Demonstration Patch Wayne Stuart, Secretary of the Yass Valley successes, and plans. could have had two servings if they wished in which they could plant examples of the Men’s Shed. Photos by Alex Tewes and Ross (Geoff told me he had 4!!) Tim cooked solidly local Australian plants they specialise in pro- Stirton. Page 9 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY April 14, 2021

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"People often ask me, 'why doesn't Murrumbateman have a town centre?' and you go to Binalong and places like that, and they all have a clear town centre."

"You look back on history, and all those towns are a day’s stagecoach drive away, and all Murrumbateman was, was a transfer centre for horses going from Yass to Queanbeyan, so Murrumbateman never developed with a commercial centre like Yass," he said.

Greg stated there is not much desire within Murrumbateman Progress Association local trade than visitors. primary school when the bypass goes the Murrumbateman community to replace President Greg Weekes says the planned "I don't think it'll have much of an impact on through both in noise and in safety," he said. the town centre in Yass but conceded he Barton Highway bypass of Murrumbateman the grocer or the butcher because that's regularly hears of residents hoping for more will ultimately be "a good thing for the mainly local trade." With the project planning dating back to local amenities. community" despite taking much of the 2009, the Murrumbateman Progress traffic away from the businesses of the area. "The country inn on the corner gets a fair bit Association expects that the bypass "None of the residents that I know ever want of passing trade, particularly on construction is unlikely to have begun by Murrumbateman to replace Yass as the Whilst there has been some concern for the weekends, but most of its evening trade are 2025. commercial centre of the Yass Valley even businesses in the area amongst the local residents," he said. though we may grow the population close to community, Greg says it is only really the "We're not expecting anything around this the size of Yass." service station that will significantly miss out. The big winner from the bypass will be the area until 2025."

new state primary school which is planned 'We'd like to see a larger supermarket, one or "The service station will be the big one to for construction next to where the highway "A lot could change in Murrumbateman in two takeaway restaurants, perhaps even a miss out." currently passes through. that time," he said. tourist centre," he said.

"A lot of passing trade, you get to weekends "That's been one of the main complaints to With the planned bypass and population Overall, Greg believes moving the highway on the school holidays, and there's a the education department, 'why are you put- growth predicted to continue rapidly, it raises away from Murrumbateman will help entice queue to get into that service station," said ting a school on a highway?' and they're look- whether Murrumbateman should more people to the area. As the population Greg. ing to the future where the highway bypass develop its own town centre. grows, he expects those amenities to grow As for the grocer, butcher and country inn, will come in, and it won't be there." Greg says Murrumbateman does not have a with them. Greg believes they will experience a minor town centre because historically, it was never impact as those businesses rely more on "It's going to be a big winner for the necessary. Max O'Driscoll

The Blakeley family has done Yass proud, winning three The Blakeley's train the horses and prepare the carts Blakeley Family events and placing at several more at the on their farm in . With preparations called to a Sydney Royal Easter Show on the previous halt only four days before the 2020 Winners at the weekend. tournament, it made their victory in 2021 that much sweeter. Amanda Blakely won the "Lady Driver Class", and

Royal Show alongside her family, won the "Baker's Turnout" and the "We'll go back every year!" said Carolyn proudly. "Alf Chadwick Memorial Perpetual Trophy for Most Au- thentic Baker's Turnout", which is With the Easter event one of the first big shows since considered the biggest trophy of the Show. the pandemic, the competitors came from as far as ever, which only added to the level of competition. It was the Blakeley family's first win at the Show, a pas- sion Carolyn Blakeley has held for a long time. "The competition was tough." "Everyone's had two years now to get ready for it," she "All my life!" she said when asked how long the event said. has held her interest. Congratulations to the Blakeley family on their big win, and good luck to them in future competitions. "We've been at competitive showing for about 25 years," she said. Max O'Driscoll

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everyone's favourite, and much has very persistent weeds. The compounding been written about the ill effects of over- benefit is warming your soil to start your use of this chemical. Having said that, bed early in the season, especially if it many of us do not have the luxury of any has been particularly cold. other form of control and used with cau- 5. Cardboard has a similar effect tion (exactly as prescribed) a few times as newspaper, although the results can of the year, is going to give your garden be better because it is thicker. some weed relief. 6. Dense planting - once weeds 3. Newspaper - Laying a thick layer are restricted from sunshine or must of newspaper on your soil, followed by a compete for moisture and nutrients, they little mulch, to anchor the paper works tend to wither away. Maybe consider as a great weed barrier. Prepare your erring on the overplanting side in areas soil, add manure and or compost and of prolific weeds. worm castings and water in well, then 7. Vinegar - plants hate this stuff; add your layer of newspaper and mulch. buy a spray bottle from the $2 shop and This will suppress any weed seeds al- hit those weeds to your heart's content. ready in the ground and hopefully pre- Be very careful you don't hit your toma- Weeds are huge this year, with months Here are some tips for weed reduction: vent/reduce germination of new seeds toes or prize plants, it's non-discrimina- of rainfall at just the right time; it is fair 1. Mulch - it is no secret, mulch is on top. You can tear a small hole to tory and will take out the lot. A dog cone to say, weeds are a problem this the ultimate, straw, hay, compost etc. plant. Newspaper will break down and works well, so you keep the spray di- autumn. There is a delicate balance between not form organic matter in your soil. rectly on the plant of choice. Really, who wants weeds? We all have too thick and too thick, but I think 10cm 4. Plastic - I have spoken in detail 8. Boiling water - Just pour it on better things to do than spend hours is about right. Mulch will help keep about weed mat, which should be 9. Eat them - dandelions, violet, toiling over weeds; there are even weeds at bay, moderate soil tempera- against the gardening law. However, sup- sorrel and so on can all go in your salad special tools just for weeds. ture, hold in moisture, limit evaporation, pose you have a particularly weed-in- or green drink. Elimination is the only choice, as I'm reduces splash on plant leaves keeping fested area that you wish to turn into a 10. Pull them - yep, that's the good sure you will all agree. Yet, total them cleaner and reducing fungus. As a garden bed. In that case, you can lay old-fashioned labour-intensive method. obliteration is improbable as weeds bonus, mulch breaks down and com- mulch down to suffocate and suppress If you can manage a daily walk in your seeds live up to 20 years in the soil, but posts, putting organic matter and humus weeds. Depending on the weeds you garden, pulling a few weeds will be easy you can seriously reduce them. back into the soil. want to eliminate, the plastic may be re- to manage. 2. Roundup (Glyphosate) - not moved after six weeks, more if you have From The Front The Maliyan (wedge-tail eagle) is in the centre of the prominent feature. Yharr is life, is a concept not just design as it is our and our Ngunnawal peoples' Ngunnawal people follow, but all Aboriginal people. totem since the beginning of Dreamtime. Totems This is significantly important within Munnagai define peoples' roles, responsibilities and Wagabaliri design as it illustrates our reverence with relationships with each other and the creation. water. Totems are also considered to be the descendants of Dreamtime heroes. The Maliyan acts as a The Dyuinbula (spears) are used for hunting and messenger between us and our ancestors, this gathering. The Munnagai Wagabaliri design isn't to connects us to the dreamtime, which was then, and portray any negative energy. But to illustrate the which is now. We hope the Yass Magpie players Yass Magpies hunger to win and fulfil all senses of aspire the spiritual traits of the Maliyan. In being an victory. effective messenger with teammates and coaches, both on and off the field. Overall, the Yass Magpies The Waranganbula (boomerangs) always return to will aspire to soar like the Maliyan spiritually in the hunter. We incorporated the Waranganbula in connecting with one another. the design to foreshadow a key message to the players. That no matter the losses or up, and down The circle around the Maliyan is known as a yarning journey experienced the Yass Magpies will always "Yuma (hello), this design we have created is circle. This emphasises the traits of the Maliyan, in make a comeback, just like the Waranganbula." dedicated to the Yass Magpies to pay homage to the creating a safe and open space for everyone to "all blacks mission team" (1920s). The Munnagai have a yarn. A yarning circle is simplistic yet Great thought and effort have gone into these Wagabaliri design has significant aspects culturally, harmonious, creative, and collaborative in engaging totems, and with these values instilled within some spiritually and physically in respect to football and responsible, respectful and honest interactions of Yass' youngest rugby league stars, let's hope the the Dreamtime. Munnagai Wagabaliri translates in between players. totems will be a feature of the Yass Magpies English to "come let's play", this is a friendly uniforms for many years to come. invitation to other competitors/teams. These words The curvy zigzag like lines are indicators of Yharr are important as it's the core focus of the game for (running water). Yass in Ngunnawal is Yharr, as our Max O'Driscoll everyone. people made a clear distinction of the town's

"We're going to start to form a Chris also put forward an idea of his "If you want to come and play halfway Basketball committee for the winter season which that may excite some of Yass' senior through the term, just rock up, pay a will start with the next school term," he residents. little bit of rego and away you go." said. booming in The league currently runs the "We are also trying to introduce "We find a side for any kid or adult; if different competitions from walking basketball, particularly for the they want to play, we will find the Yass again Monday-Wednesday with hope of elderly in the community." team," he said. adding a Women's division if enough interest is registered. "They come up and play on lowered Good luck to all involved in this After making its return to Yass in "We have Primary Schoolers on rings with a smaller and softer ball." upcoming season of Yass Basketball. recent years, basketball is "beginning Monday night, Tuesday night for High to boom again", according to Yass Schoolers and a Men's comp on "They can walk and talk whilst they Max O'Driscoll Basketball's Chris Tetley. Wednesday night." play; it's more of a social thing," he "We had two women's teams said. Chris is currently a referee, Coach and registered last term, but not many of Chris encouraged those interested President of Yass Basketball based them registered or showed interest to register as soon as possible; he out of Yass Showgrounds and is this year." suggested the offer will be there seeking some much-needed "We're hoping to get a Women's throughout the season. assistance running the program. Competition again," he said. Page 12 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY April 14, 2021 Sixty Second Swirl Wine of the Week

Long Rail Gully Wines has one of the largest vineyards in the Yass Valley region and is located along the road of the same name, just north of Murrumbateman. Their labels are adorned with the ram’s head, a nod to the top-class Merinos that grazed these paddocks on the original Merryville Marino Stud. These days, wool has given way to wine and the Parker’s produce a quality range of cool climate drops. One of their best is this week’s “swirl” – the Long Rail Gully Cabernet Sauvignon 2017.

In the glass, the colour is deeply dark Fine Wines of red with flashes of purple. A swirl reveals delightful, varietally true Murrumbateman aromas of blackcurrants, mulberries, and dark plums with some cool climate star anise spice. On the palate, there’s Suuppport local ripe, fleshy, dark berry fruit flavours with fine tannins and a lovely little lick Our wines are available onlinee of acid. Everything is in balance here. and at local suppliers. A cracking cool climate Cabernet like this deserves a quality piece of lamb or www.longrailgully.com.auu beef straight off the chargrill. I enjoyed mine with garlic and rosemary lam [email protected] cutlets. My bottle was enjoyed at the Murrumbateman Tavern and is Free local delivery to Yass, use code YASSPLEASE at checkout available online for $25 here

http://www.longrailgully.com.au Rail Gully’s 60-acre vineyard was first planted in 1998. These vines have thrived on the Brent Lello sustenance derived from the ancient decomposing granite soils, which are amongst the oldest on the planet, they are over 400 million years old. The cool continental climate lends itself to creating classic Riesling and The Story of Long Rail Gully Shiraz, but it doesn’t end there at Long Rail Long Rail Gully Winery is little to the north of grazing history is the inspiration for our label. Gully. Vibrant Pinot Gris, earthy Cabernet the village of Murrumbateman in the cool Sauvignons, lush Pinot Noirs and succulent climate wine growing region of the Canberra Vineyards actually have a long history in the Merlots are also part of the wines produced. district. The property was originally part of the district, the first being planted in the 1840's Merryville Stud, which was famous for its when early European settlers established 2001 was Long Rail Gully’s first vintage of merino sheep bloodlines that produced small vineyards in the region and produced Shiraz and Cabernet. The success of the exceptionally high quality fine wool. This wines for local consumption. wines made was the catalyst for the original bloodline is still sought after in expansion of vines and varieties, which create Australia and internationally today. These soils In more recent times, Gary, Barbara and the premium red and white wines you drink and climatic conditions are now proving Richard Parker have transformed Long Rail today. themselves as an excellent combination for Gully into an amphitheatre like vineyard sur- LRG the production of fine wines. The farms sheep rounding a beautiful trout filled dam. Long Picture right: Richard Parker. Aussie Wine Legends (Part 1) It would be a fair suck of the sauce bottle to Shiraz. As Shiraz has its origins tracing back has been acknowledged many times over, Companion, and the maker is “off to the say the Australian wine landscape would not to France’s Hermitage region, he added with many awards and recognitions, races” with a likely surge on demand from a be what it is today without the influence of “Hermitage” to the moniker. “Grange” was including an OBE and Order of Australia. keen and educated public. certain movers-and-shakers and charismatic derived from the Penfolds family cottage, and characters. Those who are passionate about so Penfolds Grange Hermitage was born. One of Len’s early protégés was James Cheers! what they do, and desire success and While the “Hermitage” tag has now been Halliday. Brent Lello excellence drive the industry forward for the dropped, the wine has become the most James was a lawyer by trade, but his thirst betterment of all. Over the next couple of iconic Aussie wine label. for wine soon had him crossing paths with weeks, we look at a few such “legends”. Len, and before long, James himself became Len Evans was known by some as the an influential figure in the world of Aussie A huge influence on the success of Aussie “Godfather” of the Australian Wine Industry. wine. wine brand, Penfolds, was one of its early From the early ’60s and for decades after, James established wineries such as winemakers – Max Schubert. Max had the Len’s passion for all things wine, together Brokenwood in the Hunter and Coldstream passion and foresight to create an Australian with his wily wit, liberal lip, and ability to Hills in the Yarra Valley, but the most wine akin to the famous red wines of France, promote and educate, had a profound significant influence he wielded was his specifically the long-lasting wines of influence on what we drank and how we prolific work as a show judge, wine critic and Bordeaux. In 1951, Max produced the first drank it. Len held a firm belief that wine writer. The James Halliday “Wine edition of the iconic Penfolds Grange. While should be appreciated and enjoyed by the Companion” is one of the most respected the concept may have been born from a masses, not just the toffee-nosed elite. He wine publications in the industry, being sojourn through Bordeaux, a region demystified wine through his various eagerly anticipated by producers and synonymous with Cabernet, Max applied an newspaper and magazine columns and consumers alike. Aussie twist by crafting his version with almanacs on Australian wine. His great work Score a 5-Star review in the Wine Page 13 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY April 14, 2021 Sales Report SELX

A Hurst, Tumut sold 7 Limousin Steers with AgStock for 498.2c/kg, av 494.3kg, $2462.53ph. Jake, Jock, Garry & Hilton, Duncombe & Co sold a total of 344 XB Lambs on behalf of Derneveagh Pastoral Co, Harden to a top of $253.4ph. Photos SELX Prime Sheep & Lamb – 7 April 2021 850c to 870c/kg cwt. Lambs 22 to 26kg Total Yarding: 990 ing orders making up to 516c/kg. Heavy Total Yarding: 11,731 ranged from $190 to $214/head and aver- Numbers increased after a week off due to feeders were 10c dearer at 386c to 474c/kg aged from 790c to 830c/kg cwt. The 26 to Easter. The quality was very good with the and the top price for heavy trade cattle There was a jump in lamb numbers and the 30kg cwt majority of the cattle heavy weights, and in reached 498c/kg. Medium weight feeder quality improved. Trade and heavy lambs received $202 to $243/head or 780c/kg forward to prime condition. heifers gained up to 30c and ranged from were again well supplied and there were a and the over 30kg reached $247/head. Yearlings made up the bulk and there was a 436c to 456c/kg. Heavy weights lifted 10c, few more extra heavy weights penned. A Heavy Hoggets $175 to $234/head. small number of weaners which sold to a selling from 380c to 444c/kg. Heavy trade handful of new keen restocking gallery. While there was a heifers sold from 420c to 451c/kg. season lambs are starting to trickle in and Mutton numbers also lifted and the quality good run of heavy yearling steers, prime light shorn store lambs were slightly back in was better. There were plenty of well covered grown steers were limited and heavy grown The few grown steers, over 500kg, reached volume. The market trend was dearer by $8 medium weight ewes and a good selection of heifers were also in short supply. Most of the 400c/kg and heavy 2 tooth heifers reached to $12/head. heavy weights. Prices were stronger by $15 cows were heavy 3 and 4 scores. Young cat- 390c/kg to feed on. Cows were 2c to 5c/kg to $20/head on the better quality. Medium tle sold to a much dearer trend while cows cheaper. Medium weights 282c to 312c/kg. The few new season trade lambs sold from weight ewes mostly $143 to $182/head. were softer. Heavy 3 and 4 score cows 290c to 318c/kg. $171 to $189/head. Heavy crossbred ewes $210 to $257/head and Merinos reached $210/head. Most Calves sold between 620c and 685c/kg. Market Report: MLA's National Light lambs to restocking orders $165 to averaged 660c to 710c/kg cwt. Weaners reached 630c/kg for heifers. Livestock Reporting Service. $188/head. Medium and heavy trade lambs Medium weight steers lifted 20c to 30c/kg to 22kg ranged from $178 to $191/head or Prime Cattle – 8 April 2021 with those to feed 428c to 450c and restock-

kids, they had a shortage of juniors in the preseason "We're always open to more players in the seniors," Redbacks spin up and were forced to temporarily farewell two age she said. groups. The Women's sides are positioned well, with Ingrid "Unfortunately, this year, we lost our under 13's putting that down to a healthy combination of for season start team and our under 16's team." recruitment of new talent and the ongoing senior "So, we've had to combine a couple of age groups core that has been with the club for some time. The Yass Redbacks are prepared and ready as their there." 2021 campaign draws near. "We have a number of new girls, which will be a With 20 teams spread over the seniors, juniors "It's a shame we've had to lose age groups, but it really good asset." and mini roos, Ingrid Davis, who wears many hats at does normally fluctuate a bit year to year," she said. the Redbacks, including Vice President and Senior After deciding to drop to Division Two this year, the "We then have our regular girls who have been with Player, was just glad to be back at the club after a Senior Men's were able to maintain their three sides us for 8-10 years who are mostly all back again," difficult 2020 for the Redbacks and soccer in general and have looked good in preseason, but are also she said. in the region. looking to add further players. "Covid marked half our season; the wet weather The Mini Roos are also in an excellent position with wiped the rest of it." "The seniors are back at full strength again after 11 "healthy squads" across the under 5's-under 11's "Fingers crossed we don't get the wet weather we Covid, but still a little low on numbers." age groups. Still, the position is becoming had last year," she said. "They're looking really good on paper; we've had a challenging to maintain with a lack of volunteers In what is perhaps a symptom of the pandemic or couple of practice games come away with some across the club. just the nature of junior sport for high school aged okay results."

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The Yass Golf Club has been as busy as "We couldn't hold the four-person event last ever in recent times, with plenty of positive year, as well as a lot of the other open com- Andrew Ingols & Brent Fraser. 2021.” results all round. petitions." The Murrumbateman Eagles are excited Last weekend was jam-packed with their "We had mainly in-house competitions," he to announce that inaugural Best and I asked Club President Andy Ingold about inaugural Yass Golf Club Green Suit event said. Fairest winner, Blake Hourn, has been the Bateman’s Bay Seahawks who the Ea- on Saturday. Another event coming up will be the Open joined at the club by younger brother gles will face-off against at Murrumbate- Kym Stephan and Wilbur Whyte came out Mixed American Foursomes, a shotgun start Cameron. Cam has finally been lured from man Rec next Saturday; “We know very victorious in a hotly contested but fun day of on Sunday the 2nd of May. the Belconnen Magpies to play alongside little about their strength because we have golf. "We're trying to have more men and women's teams events." his brother, adding even more talent to the never played them, when we first joined On Sunday, the Yass B Scratch became "We'll have three of those events this Eagles strong midfield. the comp, the Seahawks were in a differ- ACT Monaro Champions after an year, and this will be the first one," said ent competition and they didn’t play last undefeated season, which can only be Peter. The local boys said they are both proud to year because of Covid 19”. described as a super result for the Yass This follows a recent program that ran at represent their home club, and are looking Golf Club. the Yass Golf Club, highlighting the desire forward to winning a flag together. But the Ingold and Community Relations Officer for more golfing opportunities for women at big question is which one will poll more Brent Lello agreed;” We have been waiting A couple of weekends prior was the 2021 the club. votes this season? The brothers are super a long time for next Saturday to come Chambers Cellars Open Four Person competitive and will be doing all they can around, in fact we can’t wait for 2:00pm Ambrose event. "We actually ran a 'Come Try Ladies to earn bragging rights at the end of year across the road at the rec.” Gross winners on the day were the Coaching Clinic' which went for six weeks awards. group of Ben Glover, Gerard Kerin, and only finished last week." The Yass Roos will kick off their season at Sam Porter and Jarrad Porter, who "We only had 20 spots, and we had ten The Eagles held their season launch at O’Connor Oval on the same day against scored 57, winning by one stroke. more on a waiting list," the Murrumbateman Tavern last Saturday the Southern Cats, the Eagles and Yass Captain of the Yass Golf Club Peter Timmer The coaching clinic earned the club 12 night to welcome in new coach Brent Roos will clash at O’Connor Oval on Sat- was pleased to be back new members, which is a huge haul when Fraser who said in a question regarding urday June 5th 2021. The target for both welcoming players from other clubs with the you consider the club has approximately 50 new players for the Eagles in 2021; “Well, clubs will be to deal with the ANU Griffins return of open competitions. members. I am sure I will get a good half dozen (new who narrowly defeated the Roos in the Max O'Driscoll players) and we are all very upbeat about 2020 Grand Final. Bowls championship win and semi-finals action this weekend The 3's and 6's pennant sides at Yass across the board". Bowling Club have made their respective semi-finals. In other bowls news, Mandy Scanes came up victorious in the Ladies Minor With both sides entering the round on Singles championship match against top of the table, the expectation is that Thelma Butt, winning 26-12. there could be two home semi-finals played at the Yass Bowling Club this The 2021 Major Singles weekend, with a confirmation Championship headed into the third expected by the time of printing. round of the tournament this weekend, with only 16 competitors remaining. Whilst pennant results have been impressive this year, Yass Bowling The 2020 Minor Pairs Championship Club Men's President Matthew Waters is now down to the final four, with B felt most positively about the growth of Charles taking on P McFarlane and W mixed bowls at the club. Hines taking on the winner of G Penyu vs R Poidevan to see who will play in "The thing I'm most proud of at the the 2020 Minor Pairs Final. moment is our mixed bowls." The 2021 Major Pairs are now into the "We've got 20 sides this year, and quarter-finals, with 8 pairs remaining. we're normally lucky to get 5 or 6," he said. Whilst some tournaments will wrap up in the next few weeks, the action looks It is this growth, partnered with some unlikely to stop anytime soon at the future renovations planned that will be Yass Bowling Club, with further announced more formally at a later tournaments to come in the winter Mandy Scanes (Left) defeated Thelma Butt (Right) 26-12 to become date, that has Matthew saying, "the months. Ladies Minor Singles Champion. club's going pretty well at the moment Max O'Driscoll Page 15 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY April 14, 2021 Final Trial For Brahmans only two minutes remaining the Brahmans scored again to go to the sheds up by 16-6.

The second half had just opened when a kick was put up by the hosts, Dylan Arabin rushed the receiver and legitimately stole the ball and sprinted to put the ball down in the left corner. With the successful conversion the Brahmans led by 22-6. They furthered the score to 28-6 as the visitors continued their aggression and losing ground through penalties.

Then with just nine minutes to go another all-in scuffle broke out. This time Referee O’Brien had had enough and sent the Boomanulla number 12 off the ground. Some really good defence by the Brahmans kept the visitors at bay and the game finished with a 28-6 vic- tory to Binalong.

I liked what I saw on Friday night, especially from a lot of players I do not know. Whether the Binalong form will be

good enough to keep Cootamundra and Harden under Above: Michelle Howard with the ball.. For the Binalong girls, the second half was more of the control is hard to say, Binalong then take on the Bulldogs Right: Binalong’s Nate Lalliard. Photos RG same in front of a very large crowd of spectators and the at Binalong Rec Ground on Saturday May 1st. RG The Binalong Jersey Girls and Brahmans had their final Jersey Girls did manage a try but the final result was a 28- trial matches last Friday night at Binalong before the start 4 loss. Marnie Pack and Michelle Howard both played well of the George Tooke Shield season on May 1st. The but would have been Jersey Girls took on Boorowa’s Roverettes in the League disappointed with the final result. Tag. The Brahmans took on the Boomanulla Raiders without The Jersey Girls kicked off but it only took three the Binalong Captain Ben Boyton in two minutes for the Roverettes to post a try under the posts 30-minute halves. The Brahmans kicked off and the visi- and it was 6-0. The visitors made some tors dropped the ball which put Binalong in a strong at- surging runs and the Binalong girls were having trouble tacking position and after 8 minutes the home side took repelling the attacks and after 8 minutes the score was the lead 6-0. 10-0. The home side couldn’t get much possession and a few The match became heated at times which cost Booman- little handling errors saw Boorowa progress to ulla the game in the end. Coach Nathan 14-0 near the end of the first half and then right on Lalliard played well from dummy half and after 12 minutes half time one of the Roverettes took the ball up strongly the Brahmans lead 10-0. After 20 minutes the visitors and ran the length of the field to give her side a 20-0 lead replied with a try of their own and the score was 10-6. at the break. Boomanulla continued to give away penalties and with Murrumbateman hosts Pony Club National Training Squad

Kelaya Bogan and her horse Jasper grounds. Tetrathlon, which includes training with Clinton Van Der running, swimming, pistol shooting, Sanden on the cross country and riding (show jumping), is a new course. Photo: Lisa Shand. sport for NSW Pony Club members. Top-level coaches engaged in training A two-day National Training Squad the riders and horses over the two-day school at Murrumbateman Recreation school were Sarah Venamore, Clinton Ground brought 43 aspiring Pony Club van der Sanden, Rod McQueen and riders from southern areas of NSW Peter Gillis. over Easter. Local Murrumbateman and Yass riders The two-day specialist school was the at the school included sisters Aulikki first of a series of squad schools and Lara Laver, Yvetter Lapworth, around NSW for Pony Club riders vying Remy Davis, Holly Pulford, Lucy for selection to compete at the National O’Sullivan, Olivia Harker, Tommi Pony Club championships in Victoria Haipola and Kelaya Bogan. later this year. Other pony clubs with members taking part included Hall, Sutton, Riders took part in discipline coaching Queanbeyan, Jindabyne, Tumut and for dressage, eventing, showjumping Canowindra. and tetrathlon over the cross-country course and in sand arenas at the Anna Marsden Page 16 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY April 14, 2021 Yass Valley Times Past and Present Rams Meet

In 2021 the Rams are anymore) juniors returning The Yass Rams Rugby seeing our Club culture to the club and new players Season opens with the bye extremely positively, training fresh on the paddock. on Saturday April 17 and on numbers consistently strong As a committee we are the 24th the opposition will for both the men’s and committed to growing the be Crookwell at Victoria women’s teams and familiar club culture and thrilled to Park, then on May 1st will faces from the past popping be able to offer this as an be Cooma away followed back up. option prior to the 2021 by Jindabyne away on May season kicking off. 8th. At least the next 3 The committee is games will be ay Victoria anticipating a successful The idea of the night is for Park against , season both on and off the past players to mingle with and Bateman’s field and we would love for current players, share Bay on May 29th. you to be involved. stories and be able to put In turn, The Rams are faces to names when we Going into June there will excited to announce their hopefully see you on the be an away game against first event of the season: sideline (or the field) during Crookwell on June 5th, and the 2021 season. the General Bye on the PAST & CURRENT PLAY- Weekend of 12/14 June and ERS, MEET & GREET. Obviously the old covid then a bye for the Rams on Date: 17th April 2021 sitch is still playing a part in June 19th. On June 26 the Time: 6pm. Where: The our lives so numbers are Hall team will be at Victoria Clubhouse Hotel, Yass. having to be capped. Park Going into July 2021, The event has been widely Thanks so much & we hope there will be 2 away games requested by the current to see you either on the against Braidwood and then playing group, that is made 17th, sideline or paddock Bermagui RAMs. up of both (not so little this season! COUNTRY TYRES YAYASS Local Family Owned & Opperated  TyTyres  Wheels  Batteries  Wheeel Alignments  On-Siteii Service  Expert Advicedi  Pick-Up and Drop-Off Availablev  Price Match on all Competitors Products

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