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Number 23 25 September 2020

Photo of the Week: View from Boppins Crossing by Leroy Plummer. Send your photos to [email protected] Braidwood Central School Year 12 Class of 2020

As the sun sets on 12 years of schooling, the Braidwood Central School year 12 class of INSIDE THIS WEEK 2020 leave their classrooms to prepare for Braidwood Beautification survey the HSC - 20 October to 13 November. council meeting wrap Having endured the strangest of years, we redbacks take on taralga for semi final wish them luck in their studies and for the Education Foundation grants closing future. More on page 6 & 7 yoga of the week News for Braidwood & the district Page 2 25 September 2020 Braidwood Bugle What’s On in Braidwood Braidwood Beautification Saturday 26th September at 2:30pm Braidwood business community is invited to Braidwood Redbacks v Taralga at Taralga contribute ideas and opinions to a forthcoming 26th September beautification project. Submissions will be open BRAIDWOOD RYRIE PARK MARKET until Wednesday 30 September at 5pm. Braidwood Markets are usually on the fourth https://investqueanbeyanpalerang.com.au/beaut Saturday of the month at Ryrie Park. For stall ification-survey-braidwood/ bookings please contact Geraldine on 02 4847 5061

Saturday October 3: Labour Day Weekend Mobile Service NSW Van Daylight Saving Starts The Mobile Service NSW Van is due to visit Braidwood on Wednesday 7 October at Braidwood Farmers' Market Ryrie Park from 8.30am-2.00pm. October dates: Saturday 3rd, Saturday 10th and There will be a road safety stall which will Saturday 24th. Due to juggling long term bookings at the National Theatre, include education, resources and give-aways about road safety. 10 October Household Chemical Cleanout - Council’s Motorcycle Safety Campaign Braidwood and is kicking off close to this date to they have Until October information on this and people can sign-up to Altenburg & Co exhibitions enter the motorcycle safety ‘Joe Rider’ Robin Wallace- Crabbe, Glenda Fell Jones competition. There will also be fatigue travel cups to give- Sat 7 November Creek Field Day away which we encourage people to keep in their car and use when they stop and have a Garage Sale Trail 21/22 November rest break (and the cups also help cut down on Register now at www.garagesaletrail.com.au war on waste). Every Wednesday And for anyone that is about to start teaching a GARAGE SALE BRAIDWOOD UNITING CHURCH, learner driver there will be Supervisor Starter 9am-3pm @ 66 Monkittee Street. Packs and able to speak further about teaching a learner driver. Anyone is welcome to come and visit to talk about road safety. Household Chemical Cleanout

If you’ve got any fluoro globes and tubes, gas bottles, household cleaners, batteries, paint, oils, garden chemicals, poisons and smoke detectors that you want to dispose of responsibly, drop them off at the Household Chemical CleanOut on Saturday 10 October from 1-4pm. You can either go to; Braidwood Saleyards on Gillamatong Lane the Collett Street Car Park at the corner of Collett and Morisset Streets in Queanbeyan For more information on what can be disposed of, go to www.cleanout.com.au

Send your contributions to [email protected] News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 3 25 September 2020 Braidwood Central School 2021 Leadership Team Braidwood Central School is proud to introduce our community to the 2021 school leadership team. Central School students must aptly demonstrate the qualities needed for the responsibility of these positions and all completed a rigorous selection process. Congratulations again to all of these students, who will make fantastic role models Captains: Charlie Campbell & Darcy Lyons Vice captains: Lily Coningham & for students in 2021. Teileigha Lukey, SRC representatives: Zoe Cargill & Tess Gurling, Public Speaking Successes New QPRC Deputy Mayor Congratulations to Layla Stuart reaching the Cr Michele Biscotti regional final of the Multicultural Public Speaking On Wednesday Competition. Her final will take place on Friday 23 night, Council October (Week 2) via Zoom. Our other students, Grace Tybell, Ruby Lewis and Eden Wimborne also elected Cr Michele showed wonderful effort in working on their Biscotti to serve as speeches and represented the school very Deputy Mayor for well.Yesterday our Year 11 debating team (Anusha the next 12 months. Bajracharya, Tara Broso, Jack Wasson and Maxx Cr Biscotti takes Bigg) were outstanding in their win against a team over the role from from Asquith Girls High and so have reached the Cr Trudy Taylor and 4th round of their competition, which makes them will remain in the one win away from the state quarter finals. This is a role until the local fine achievement, particularly for a team that government includes a student from Year 8 and another from elections are held in Year 10 when their opposition teams are September 2021. consistently made up of Year 11 students. News for Braidwood & the district Letters to the Editor Page 4 25 September 2020 Bad news for women as Coronavirus Supplement ends today Pre Corona virus, Australian women were already The supplement has now been reduced to 250 experiencing and dying from domestic and sexual till 31 December 2020 but even this does not violence at an alarming rate. Out of the 80,000 reflect the true cost of living for a women who Australians who sought specialist homelessness is considered vulnerable that will continue to services for domestic violence in 2018-2019 three face having no rental security, afforodable out of four were females. housing, proper access to nutritious food and This is not to say that men do not face or limited access to health resources and services. experience domestic violence, but it is fair to say Not only all of this but most importantly the 550 that this is an issue that mostly targets and kills supplement gave all women the hope that they women. In 2018-19 on average one woman per could pull themselves and their children out of week was killed by a current or former partner poverty. Only 16% of children who experience compared to that of one man per month in the poverty escape the trap and this 550 could same time frame. have been the answer for Australia's growing Fast forward to Corona virus when our nation was poverty line. first placed into lock down in March. The rate of In addition, these women will continue to face femicide happening in Australia started to social stigmas, silencing their voices and the accelerate. As of September this year, 44 women right to be heard. Let's start by never using the have been killed by the hands of a partner or word victim to describe these women. They are former partner. survivors. May alone proved a deadly month with 8 women AJ Gillin, Braidwood killed within the first sixteen days of that month. First time incidents of women experiencing domestic abuse which includes financial, sexual, physical and emotional abuse has jumped up to 42% and the rate of death as a result of first time physical and sexual abuse is only climbing as well. It is important to note that three out of the four women who experience domestic violence are Indigenous women. 24 September marks the end of the extra Corona supplement of 550 per fortnight that single parents were receiving. It is an unfair shame for single mothers because that supplement had kjgjg been so crucial for women planning to flee domestic violence and to assist women who had already fled domestic violent situations. If you were wondering why most single mothers seemed to be floating through Corona, this is probably why. It gave many women the chance to feed their children, themselves and to heat their homes properly guilt free. It gave more women the opportunity to study and enhance their skills to take on more rewarding and stimulating careers. It gave many women recovering from domestic violence a break from financial hardship and scarcity. It allowed women to take stock of their life and gave them space to rest from their traumas and afforded them the time to put in more energy to their children who are also recovering from the traumatic effects of domestic violence.

News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 6 25 September 2020 Braidwood Central School 2020 Year 12 Class As the school holidays arrive, the year 12 class of 2020 leave their classrooms to prepare for the HSC - 20 Oct to 13 Nov. Two of the 7 have already been accepted into Uni. They will have their formal at Mona on the 18th November family and friends will be their.We wish them all the best for the exams and the future.

Willough Corby has been our school captain for 2020. Willough started at Braidwood Central School in 2015 as a Year 7 student. Willough’s senior classes are Business Studies, English, Mathematics, PDHPE and Primary Industries. She has enjoyed her time at Braidwood Central School which has included being an active member of the Braidwood Show team since Year 7, competing in numerous sporting events as well as her role as Captain during 2020. This Year Willough was highest ranked student in English, Business Studies, PDHPE, Agriculture and Mathematics. Next year Willough hopes to attend New England University and study to become a teacher. Willough always endeavours to find the truth and she is always willing to build and foster her relationships. She is a willing worker and strives to help others.

LJ De Vera is the only male student in this year’s Year 12 Cohort. LJ started at Braidwood Central School in 2013 when he was in Year 5. This year has LJ studying Earth and Environmental Science, English, Hospitality, Industrial Technology - Timber, Mathematics and Visual Arts. LJ is our top ranked student in Earth and Environmental Science, and has placed second in Industrial Technology and Mathematics. LJ has really enjoyed working in Industrial Technology with Mr Martin. Next year LJ would like to attend TAFE and study carpentry. LJ is a good team member often doing the little things to help his peers, always quietly and without any fanfare. He has patience and great artistic skills. He has shown himself to be a reliable and thoughtful young man.

Ella Duff started with Braidwood Central School in 2008 in Kindergarten before leaving for Queanbeyan, Ella then returned in Year 7. Ella is studying English, Hospitality, Mathematics and Work Studies. Ella is our top placed student in Work Studies and English Studies. Ella has enjoyed being in a rural school and all the opportunities that Braidwood Central School has offered her. In 2021 Ella would like to attend TAFE to complete a Certificate III in aged care. It has been great watching Ella grow and we are proud of how far you have come. We will never forget the Junior School Ella.

Rosa Harrex has spent her 13 years with us at Braidwood Central School. This year’s studies have Rosa in Biology, Child and Family studies, Earth and Environmental Science, English, and Visual Arts. Rosa is the only student in the 2020 cohort that has completed Kindergarten to Year 12 with Braidwood Central School. Next year Rosa has plans to travel. Rosa has fantastic artistic skills. She can also always see the other side of an argument or discussion. Rosa is a caring person with compassion for others, she is always looking for ways to help where she can. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 7 25 September 2020

Amy Murphy commenced in Year 7 with Braidwood Central School. Amy has been in a school- based traineeship with Braidwood MPS since 2019. Along with her traineeship Amy is studying Biology, Child and Family studies, English and PDHPE. Amy has placed top in Biology and placed second in PDHPE and English. Amy has enjoyed the experience she has gained at the MPS and the friends that she has made here at school. She has been accepted into University to complete her degree in Nursing and midwifery. Amy loves animals and her new puppy is a fun part of her life. Everyone at the Braidwood MPS loves her. Amy has tenacity to follow her dreams. Always planning her next step. Amy will surely achieve her goals of becoming a midwife.

Karla Shaw started at Braidwood Central School in Year 7. Karla studies Child and Family Studies, English, Food technology, Work Studies and Mathematics. Karla placed top in Mathematics, and second in Work Studies, and CAFS. Karla has enjoyed her time and friendships made at Braidwood. Next year Karla has secured a position in hospitality and is looking forward to starting her working career. Karla is a compassionate and helpful soul. She is always looking out for the younger students of our community. She is a good friend to many students who need a friend, Karla is a great cook and is not scared to try something new and encourages others to have a go too!

Ellie Weaver also started in 2013 as a Year 7 student. Ellie is studying Business Studies, English, Hospitality, Industrial Art Timber and Mathematics, and Visual Arts. Ellie placed top in Industrial Technology and second in English and Business Studies. Ellie has enjoyed her sporting trips each year to Dubbo with all her friends. Next Year Ellie will be going to TAFE to complete a diploma in Beauty Therapy. Ellie enjoys company and is eager to befriend anyone, she enjoys the ocean, surfing and visiting her great grandmother who lives on the coast, she treasures her time with her. Ellie is a kind and compassionate young lady. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 8 25 September 2020 Wrap of QPRC Council Meeting from Wednesday 23 September Council elects Cr Michele Biscotti to position of Deputy Mayor for the remainder of the Council Council will extend funding support for term. Oktoberfest to 2023 given 2020 event was cancelled due to Covid-19. Council reaffirms the existing meeting schedule for Planning and Strategy Committee Meetings and Council adopts the QPRC Code of Conduct Ordinary Council Meetings and notes that Ordinary 2020 and the Procedures for the Meetings will be held in Queanbeyan while Covid Administration restrictions are in place. of the Code of Conduct 2020.

Council appoints its delegates to all Council, Council has resolved to not proceed with a regional, advisory and locality committees and constitutional referendum on having a directly external organisation for 2020-21. List will be elected Mayor at the 2021 election. updated on our website at www.qprc.nsw.gov.au/Council/Council- Council notes that the development application Business/Committee-Representatives. for the Queanbeyan Civic and Cultural Precinct has been assessed and forwarded to the Council considers a report on flood access in the Southern Region Planning Panel for Hoskinstown and Rossi areas and will include determination. funding for consideration in the 2021-22 Operational Plan for a new bridge/box culvert at Council notes minutes of the Tourism Advisory Reschs Creek once a detailed estimate is prepared. Panel and provides in-principle support for the Tablelands Destination Development Plan and Council will seek grant funding to restore the the Queanbeyan-Palerang Destination Action Foxlow Bridge to either original capacity or modern Plan. requirements, or consider a low level causeway to replace the bridge if grant funds not secured by 30 Council notes minutes of the Bungendore June 2022. Town Centre and Environs Committee, noting recommendation to pursue crafted banner Council will include funding for consideration in poles at the Malbon/Molonglo and the 2022-23 Operational Plan for a new bridge Ellendon/Gibraltar roundabouts. /box culvert at Briars Sharrow crossing. Council adopts the Braidwood Grazing Industry Weed Management Plan.

A draft Turallo Creek Bungendore Management Plan will be placed on public exhibition for 28 days at https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/

Council awards the tender for construction of the Hoover Road Stormwater Realignment to Guideline ACT and agrees to vote additional funds of $200,000 from the Queanbeyan Stormwater Levy Reserve.

A draft Voluntary Planning Agreement for Bungendore Stormwater Trunk Infrastructure will be placed on public exhibition at https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/ News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 9 25 September 2020 Bush fire season guidelines Monaro Police District The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is Crime Prevention Unit visit reminding Lake George District (QPRC) residents that fire permits are required during Officers from Monaro Police District, Crime the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period. NSW Prevention Unit will be visiting Bungendore and RFS Superintendent Paul Braidwood soon to offer the Jones said hotter and drier conditions mean opportunity for community members to engage fires are more likely to start and spread quickly and discuss prevention strategies to minimise your chances of becoming a victim of during the Bush Fire Danger Period, which fraud. The pop-up stalls will contain plenty of officially begins on 1 relevant and timely information October. “From now until the end of the Bush about what methods scammers are currently and Fire Danger Period, people wishing to light a fire historically using to defraud people. Tips and in the open will require a permit, which are free information about how you can protect yourself and can be obtained from your local fire station from becoming a victim of identity theft and up to or Fire Control Centre,” Supt. Paul Jones said. date information about how and when you should “When conditions are particularly bad, such as report these matters to police can be discussed. on days of Severe, Extreme or Catastrophic Fire If you live in Braidwood or surrounds you will see Danger, the NSW RFS may declare a Total Fire us on Wednesday 30th September between Ban, prohibiting the lighting of any fire in the 11am-1pm on Wallace Street. If you see us, drop open, even if you have a fire permit.” over for a chat. On a day of Total Fire Ban the lighting of fires is prohibited. This includes cooking fires using DATE: Wednesday 30th September incinerators and barbecues which burn solid between 11am-1pm on fuel, such as wood or charcoal. Gas or electric Wallace Street. barbecues are permitted during a Total Fire Ban under the following conditions: › They are on residential property within 20 metres of the house or dwelling, or › They are in a picnic area and the appliance is approved by Council, National Parks and Wildlife Services or State Forest, and › They are under the direct control of a responsible adult, and › The ground around a barbecue is cleared for 2 metres of all material which could burn, and › You have an immediate and continuous supply of water available. “We urge all residents in the Lake George District area to be vigilant and extremely careful with fire during the Bush Fire Danger Period,” Supt. Paul Jones said. “Every resident should have a Bush Fire Survival Plan so they know what to do on days of increased fire danger and can immediately put their plan into action if their home is threatened by fire.” Information about Total Fire Ban declarations is published at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au . Locals can also call the Lake George Fire Control Centre on 6128 0600 (bh) or the Bushfire Information Line on 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737). News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Church News Page 10 25 September 2020

St Bede’s Parish Braidwood Uniting Church Mass each Saturday Vigil at 6.00pm. Social distancing, hygiene requirements and recording attendance procedures will be observed. Tuesday Masses: No Masses until further notice. Meditation: Thursdays at 10.30am in the Presbytery. Adoration: Everyone is welcome to Adoration every Friday 9am-10 am as an opportunity for private prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament. Please feel free to come at any time during this hour for as long as you desire. Lighting of candles for special intentions is available. Entry is up the side ramp entrance of the church. No Adoration on 25th due to Bob Bradley’s funeral. Social Justice Group: meets in the Church Sunday 4 October at 10.30am. Reflection on the Gospel Faithful - On a beautiful sunny day at Matthew 21:28-32 Is God Fair? Lots of Batehaven I did a bit of “wave watching.” They say people say No but do Yes in the reign of the salt air does you good – well it sure does for God. They don’t go to church, baptise their me. It is refreshing to hear the waves crashing babies, or live by the Book in the way we and the squawk of the sea gulls as they jostle for would like. They don’t seem to worship the food. No matter whether the tide is coming in, or same God we do, or any God at all. Yet God going out, waves continue to flow in onto the has a very different abacus than ours, and sand. Being mesmerised by their constant arrival, the tally may come out better for them than I was reminded of faithfulness. Every time I visit, for faithful churchgoers who live by the the waves are faithfully coming up onto the Book but have no love in their hearts. Is this beach; wave, after wave, after wave lapping on fair? Not while we are pushing the beads, the sand. I can be happy and exuberant; I can be perhaps. But God doesn’t stoop so low as sombre and thoughtful; I can surprise the world fairness, and all kinds of unlikely people are by jumping into the water; yet still the waves making their way toward the Kingdom. faithfully return to the shore. I see God in the GPBS Father Peter will be farewelled at the perpetual, unceasing, continual flow of the end of Mass this Saturday 26th September. waves; His faithfulness is never ending. He is a If you wish to attend this Mass and have not constant in our world. In 2 Samuel 22:26 David previously registered, please phone or text gratefully says, “To the faithful you show Yourself your name and phone number to 0430 169 faithful…” I want to be faithful today, and 849. Thank you. intentionally search out my faithful God. What Radio Church is looking for people about you? Have you seen the faithfulness of God interested in contributing through the in creation today? Blessings from Dr Julie reading of prayers and Scripture for our Fletcher and the weekly ecumenical service congregation of Braidwood Uniting Church. Catch on Braidwood Community Radio. If us for Radio Church on Braidwood Community interested please talk with Bro Brian or Radio. Weekly Garage Sale, Wednesday 9-3, cnr email [email protected] Duncan and Monkittee Streets, Braidwood. Continued over ~ News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Church News Page 11 25 September 2020 Anglican Parish of Braidwood In verse 13 he says:- “Let us therefore no longer TAKING THE HARD OPTION - So often pass judgement on one another, but resolve when things don’t go smoothly or we are instead never to put a stumbling block or aggrieved by the actions of someone else hindrance in the way of another”. our initial impulse is to avenge the The key words here are ‘resolve instead’ which grievance or situation. tells of a better way, and that way is the way of Colloquially, we often talk about ‘life forgiveness. throwing us a curve ball’ or ‘now is the time In Matthew 18:21-22, Peter tries to limit the for payback’. Do we ever stop to think that dimensions of forgiveness. “Lord, if another there may be other options which are far member of the church sins against me, how more desirable? often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Vengeance is the poorest alternative if Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell reconciliation or remediation is a genuinely you, seventy times seven”. TOUCH JUDGE preferred option. Too often in the modern world we are seduced by the lure of monetary compensation through legal action and gimmicky advertising campaigns. Regrettably if there is a groundswell of public outrage rampant activism becomes par for the course. We may get rich in monetary terms, we may smugly laud ourselves with self-ratification at our superior negotiating skills in a courtroom. However, where does that leave us spiritually? Sometimes accidents or tragedy leave us with a deep sense of loss and deprivation. If allowed to go unchecked these incidents can fuel the flames of hatred and retribution. At this point I am reminded, and touched very deeply, by the Lebanese family in ‘The Hills District’ that found the courage to ‘FORGIVE’ when they lost four young children in a tragic and outrageous accident. You see, the cries for justice pale into insignificance when the victims can boldly proclaim ‘We Forgive’. Forgiveness is a lost art, and yet, it is a spiritual quality that Jesus promoted throughout his earthly ministry, not least among his closest followers, the disciples. In Romans 14 the apostle Paul reminds us not to pass judgement on others and not to put a stumbling block before others. Romans 14:1 reads:- “Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarrelling over opinions”. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 12 25 September 2020 Prana Produce Shed Rebuild Marching home to Braidwood The "Marching home to Braidwood books" have arrived. They are books containing the biographies and stories of the 467 survivors and 88 young men who never came home. Many of our Soldiers from Braidwood, Majors creek, Araluen, and the 2622 post code are recorded in its pages. The book includes photographs and detailed unit histories of the local soldiers. A family and historical resource. I will be in the main street with a table set up as soon as the It’s been a tough year for many and last week’s weather permits. massive winds blew down the frame of Prana Each book is $40 that goes directly for our Produce new shed, which was still under RSL Sub-branch.We have brand new display construction at . cases being made locally at the moment to Matt Darwon has organised a Go Fund Me for enable us to redo our display at the campaign to help the family rebuild. Matt says Servicemen's Club. “Now more than ever we need to support people The money from the books will assist greatly and businesses who are growing food and in paying for them. If you would like a book producing for local communities. Christina and please let Chris Nelson know on 0407966037 John from Prana Produce in Braidwood, lost their as there are only 200 books. shed (in construction) in near gale force winds yesterday. They are hardworking people trying to get ahead, and I feel we should help them get their shed back up so they can keep producing food and so many other products for our community. I have set the target at 10K as that is the estimated cost of damage at this stage, but i would love to for us to kick in more to help them put this behind them as quickly as possible.” By Friday almost $7500 was raising. Go Braidwood!

Go to https://www.gofundme.com/f/prana- produce-shed-rebuild to donate News for Braidwood & the district Page 13 25 September 2020 Braidwood Bugle Braidwood and Districts Education Foundation grants close soon The Braidwood and Districts Education Foundation (BDEF) provided grants to 26 young people in 2020 and are again preparing to support a new group of grant recipients in 2021, amid the COVID19 pandemic. With employment prospects becoming more competitive for our young people, the Foundation is encouraging those aged 16-25 years who are entering into further education to apply for a grant for the upcoming year. Online applications opened on the 1st of September 2020 and close 30th of September 2020. 2020 has been a difficult year to say the least. However, for a host of locals from Braidwood and its districts, it has been a year of triumphs despite the many challenges. For Jessie Kay, entering into her Jessie Kay with Shannon Green from Dargues Gold Mine post-school has been made a little easier with thanks to the BDEF. Studying at university has long been an Securing financial freedom academic goal of Jessie Kay, after graduating from Braidwood Central School in 2018. She was accepted for regional women into Macquarie University for a Bachelor of Media and Women across rural and regional NSW will be able to Communications (Screen Practice and Production). access a comprehensive online financial resource Jessie attended four weeks of in-person and on- thanks to the NSW Nationals in the state campus interaction before the decision was made to government’s launch of the Women’s Financial transfer all learning online due to COVID 19. Toolkit. “Those first four weeks were amazing”, Jessie NSW Nationals Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor describes. “We got to meet new people, make new said the resource drew upon a range of tools friends and explore new areas. All very different designed to help women improve their financial to growing up in Braidwood. The campus was literacy. massive, and I often found myself having to run from “We are living in incredibly challenging times, with one end to the other to get to classes on time.” many women facing economic uncertainty and Jessie was able to attend university largely due to the insecurity,” Mrs Taylor said. community funded Braidwood and District Education “Knowledge is power and I want to make sure all Foundation grant. Having grown up in Majors women across NSW have the resources to improve Creek, the Dargues Gold Mine was kind enough to their financial wellbeing, whatever their personal provide the funding “I relied on it a lot during those circumstances. first few weeks of uni. My work hours were a bit all “The Women’s Financial Toolkit is designed to be over the place, and I’m glad I had the BDEF funding something of a one-stop shop which can be used by to fall back on when I couldn’t quite make my rent women from all walks of life.” living in Sydney.” Developed by Women NSW and the Minister for Now that COVID-19 has settled slightly in Australia, Women’s Council for Women’s Economic Opportunity Macquarie University has made the decision to (CWEO), the toolkit links women to trustworthy partially open the campus again. Jessie is now information about taking control of day-to-day studying her four units mostly online, with two tutorials expenses, setting up and managing a small a week on campus. She looks forward to the rest of business and dealing with unexpected emergencies, her studies. as well as advice on shaping their financial future. Grant applicants, donors and new committee For more, visit members can find additional information about the https://www.women.nsw.gov.au/resources/womens- Foundation and its work by accessing the BDEF financial-toolkit. website at https://cef.org.au/foundations/braidwood/. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 14 25 September 2020 movie review with Jack Watkins-Sully

The Orphanage (2007)

@raggady_jack The Orphanage is a Spanish ghost story revolving around Laura, an orphan, that is adopted out and in later life returns to her childhood home. Laura together with her husband Carlos renovate the orphanage into a home for disabled children. But when their son Simón goes missing things take a downward spiral. The Orphanage uses many filmmaking techniques that have become common place in horror movies over the last ten or so years. What sets the film apart is the fact that everything is kept to a minimum, gore makes an impact because there is so little of it, jump scares are few and far between, and tension is there but not constantly present. I found the film compulsive viewing, only taking my eyes away from the screen to make sure no demonic orphans were creeping up behind me. The film has been released on Blu-Ray in America The cinematography was nice, a few good sweeping and retails for around $20, but the disc is region A shots of the Spanish landscapes, good shots of the locked and requires a multi-region player. Region B roaring ocean waves, and one particularly well lit options are the UK disc or the German disc, these creepy staircase. two are problematic though, the prior is out of print One of the biggest surprises the film offered (to me at (I managed to pick one up in a bulk lot for $3.40, so least) was the appearance of Geraldine Chaplin. I had they do come up) and the later has no English no idea she was in the film, but, as usual, was subtitles. The only cheap option that will play in impressed with her performance. Chaplin was cast by Australia with English subs is the DVD, which retails the director because he wanted someone who could on eBay for $6-$10. help the film connect with the Spanish cinema of the If you watch a lot of horror films then you may find seventies, and Chaplin had starred in Anna and the yourself thinking this is just more of the same. What sets the film apart from the crowd is the ending, Wolves in seventy-three and Cria Cuervos in seventy- without divulging anything I will say that it was six. 110% worth sticking around for. Director J. A. Bayona changed the script to focus more A great horror movie that isn't overly scary, directly on the character of Laura, this meant doubling FOUR STARS. the budget. To achieve this he contacted Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth, The Shape Of Water, Crimson Peak, The Devil's Backbone, etc), whom he had met at Stiges Film Festival in the nineties. As soon as he heard about the project del Toro agreed to back it. Now just because del Toro's name is attached doesn't automatically make something a good film, just think about Blade 2, but in this case it does. Surely someone else would have fronted the costs if del Toro had not, but thankfully he did and I'm sure he gave some great advice which helped the film become such a critical and commercial success. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 15 25 September 2020 Salvos support teams heading to Braidwood, Araluen and Nerriga The Salvation Army’s Mobile Bushfire and The Salvation Army will be joined by Drought Assistance teams are heading to representatives from a number of other local, south eastern NSW next month. They’ll be state and federal agencies at the events, which visiting Braidwood, Araluen and Nerriga are being hosted by the Queanbeyan Palerang between October 7-9. Regional · The Salvos teams will be providing Braidwood 7 October Ryrie Park 8.30am-2pm information and support to residents of the ·Araluen 8 October Araluen Pub 10am-1pm area, including how to apply for Grant Nerriga 9 October Nerriga Pub 10am-1pm Assistance. The Disaster Recovery team and members of the Salvos Assessment Line phone assessors will also be available. Financial Counselling will be offered to anyone who needs it, as well as chaplaincy and Salvation Army Outreach services. ‘This is a great opportunity to get some really useful, free advice,’ commented Ja Davis, The Salvation Army’s Bushfire Recovery Project Officer. ‘If there’s any reason someone is struggling, whether is financially, mentally or spiritually we’re here to help. ‘Even if you can’t put your finger on the exact problem, come and have a cuppa and a chat and let’s see if we can help you.’

News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 16 25 September 2020 Memorial opens exhibition Walker in Wynne Prize about tattoos in the military: Ink in the Lines

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A new exhibition which relates personal stories and experiences of Australian veterans through the use of A tattoos, Ink in the Lines, is now on display at the Australian War Memorial. Ink in the Lines features more than 70 portraits and w details the experiences of 21 Australian servicemen and servicewomen. It is thought to be the first exhibition in Australia to examine the use of tattoos in the military. Throughout 2019, Memorial photographic curator Stephanie Boyle, photographer Bob McKendry and videographer Stephen Toaldo captured oral history A interviews and portrait photography documenting the stories of servicemen and servicewomen and their tattoos. Many of the images and stories that were collected also form part of the Ink in the Lines exhibition. John R Walker's Fireground #2 (for Matty H) was a There is a diverse range of people featured in the finalist in the 2020 Wynne Prize at AGNSW. From exhibition, yet throughout, a common unifying his recent, hugely successful Fireground exhibition purpose for getting “inked” emerges: to remember. at Utopia Art Sydney in July. Ms Boyle said the veterans’ identities are inscribed on their skin – the commemoration of loss, experiences of trauma and overcoming adversity, Misty Mountains Tea the bonds of family and friends, and acknowledging the experiences that define who they are. House opening Memorial Director Matt Anderson said Ink in the Misty Mountains Tea House's inaugural opening Lines is a contemporary exhibition showcasing Saturday 26 September at 4972 Kings Highway Australia’s modern veterans and their families, who Braidwood (just 10kms from Braidwood centre through their tattoos commemorate the people, coast bound). Many locals would remember the events and experiences which shaped their lives. beautiful Warrambucca Gardens, otherwise “The experiences of present-day veterans, and their referred to as Misty Mountains Nursery, this where loved ones, are unique and often intensely private. the tea house is located. There is no more personal way to preserve a Look out for the sign, flags & car park on your left memory of an event, than to have it tattooed on directly off the highway.The gardens are coming one’s skin. I would like to thank the veterans who back to life after last summer & the new owners participated in the exhibition for offering their stories. intentions are to once again open these up to the Through their tattoos and their stories, they continue public when the time is right. to serve as a reminder of the service and sacrifice In the interim, be sure to grab something sweet or we all too often take for granted,” Mr Anderson said. savoury and dine in the gardens around the tea Ink in the lines is on display in the Special house or pop in for a tasty cake and a tea or Exhibitions Gallery until 27 January 2021. To see it, visitors can book a Galleries and Commemorative coffee inside.To book a table log on to the Misty Area ticket through the Memorial website at Mountains Teahouse Facebook page of call 0456 ww.awm.gov.au/visit, which includes access to Ink 629 871. in the Lines and the 2020 Napier Waller Art Prize.

Send your contributions to [email protected] Subscribe FREE at www.braidwoodbugle.com.au News for Braidwood & the district Page 17 25 September 2020 Braidwood Bugle Strengthened partnership to benefit farming communities ahead of fire season Further action is being taken to strengthen Rural Liaison Officers: during major fires the partnership between the NSW Rural Fire these officers will work with incident Service (RFS) and farmers across the State controllers and local farmers to understand from the devastating impacts of bush fires. what’s important for locals Ahead of the official start of the fire season, Locally-led engagement programs for which is expected to see an increase of threat recovery: together programs like Hotspots from grass fires due to wetter and warmer than and Get Ready Weekend supporting average conditions, the NSW RFS and NSW communities to get involved, take the lead Farmers are working together to better protect and become better prepared together. farming communities. Grass fires can spread quickly across large distances – three times NSW RFS Commissioner Rob Rogers AFSM faster than a bush fire, wiping out entire farms in said: “As part of every rural community across an instance. Latest data shows above average the State, the NSW Rural Fire Service already levels of soil moisture at the end of winter, works closely with farmers to help make our particularly in central and northern cropping communities safer. regions in . This together with “This year given the increased threat of grass favourable spring rainfall will likely result in fires, we’re redoubling our efforts with this significantly above average winter crop yields. strengthened partnership with farmers and the 2020-21 alone is expected to more than double NSW Farmers to make sure we work better that of the 2019-20 harvest. Minister for Police together before, during and after fires. With the and Emergency Services David Elliott said the potential for millions of dollars’ worth of loss partnership is already delivering results with a and damage, farmers can’t afford not to have a new working group focused on integrating Farm farm fire plan and we’re here to work with them Fire Units into fire fighting operations. “Improving to protect their livelihoods.” communications between farmers and firefighters NSW Farmers President James Jackson said: on firegrounds is an immediate focus of the “Being able to best utilise all available group ahead of this fire season,” he said. “This is resources to manage fire outbreaks is critical critical to ensuring that firefighters and farmers and the new fact sheet that aims to better are working effectively and safely to protect life engage NSW RFS volunteers and individual and property.” “NSW is more prepared than ever Farm Fire Units is a positive and welcome step. for this coming fire season after a more than $45 “Farmers are often the first responders to grass million investment to fast-track hazard reduction fires and know well the risks of operating but it continues to be crucial that our machinery in hot dry conditions. The Grain communities engage with their local RFS Harvesting Guide continues to be a valuable Brigades.” resource and reference for producers once the Under the strengthened partnership, other key harvest commences. NSW Farmers looks initiatives include: forward to further strengthening local Local decision making: farmers and local partnerships, knowledge sharing, and communities are key members of local Bush communication with the NSW RFS over the Fire Management Committees coming months to ensure our grain crops, Farm Fire Plans: tailored support for farming orchards and livestock are safe from the enterprises to prepare for fire and protect ravages of uncontrolled fires.” their assets A range of guides and tools are available to Getting Ready: ahead of the fire season, farmers on the NSW RFS website at getting to know your local Brigade and using www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/farm-fire- tools likes the Grain Harvesting Guide safety. News for Braidwood & the district Page 18 25 September 2020 Braidwood Bugle Concern for 1080 baits in Tallaganda Billie Dean who runs ‘A Place of Peace’ – the largest farmed animal sanctuary in NSW, has been informed that they are placing 1080 baits 1km from the boundary of her sanctuary. Billie is concerned this puts both her and her neighbour’s animals in serious danger as 1080 is lethal with no known antidote. Poisoned animals will experience vomiting, anxiety, disorientation and shaking, followed by frenzied running, screaming fits, and seizures which can last up to 48 hours before their eventual death. In south Queensland 5 dogs died from 1080 poisoning in 5 hours. The key issues are as follows: · Foxes (who are the target of this baiting program) are known to cache/store baits up to distances of nearly 1km (as published by the CSIRO in 1999), potentially moving the baits even closer to Billie’s sanctuary and neighbouring properties. ·Birds are also known to move 1080 baits and there have been numerous wedge tailed eagles frequently visiting the area, with one already having died following signs of 1080 poisoning. Secondary poisoning is also possible if animals poisoned by 1080 die on Billie’s property and are consumed by the animals in her care. Billie notes that she has five older rescue dogs who she now cannot allow to move freely on her property due to the risk 1080 baiting poses. She has taken action by engaging a lawyer and notifying the National Parks and Wildlife Service of her intent to sue if one of her animals dies due to 1080 poisoning, however this has not deterred them from placing the baits. Additionally, there have also been reports from Fox and Dingo Rescue that ongoing 1080 baiting in the area has led to an influx of orphaned dingo pups. Emma Hurst MLC from the Animal Justice Party has spoken at length in NSW Parliament Got an event coming up ? about the risks 1080 poison poses to both Let the Bugle know companion and native animals, and has been advocating for more humane methods of [email protected] population control for non-native species. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 19 25 September 2020 Local Land Services helping people escape to the country As more and more city people consider moving to regional areas prompted by COVID 19 circumstances, many are considering buying a rural property and escaping to the country. For many of us, the idea of ‘getting away from it all’ and becoming a part of a rural community is a lifelong dream. Acreage can be rewarding but people need to have the skills and knowledge to look after their land and animals properly, so the great Aussie dream does not turn into a nightmare. Local Land Services has Small Landholder Engagement Officer with Local Land responded to this need by releasing a toolkit of new Services, Andrew Britton. Credit - Amanda Ardler and updated resources to help people successfully make the shift to country life. The Rural Living Handbook is available to read or The new resources include the 2020 update of the download online at www.lls.nsw.gov.au/rural-living- Rural Living Handbook which is a starter guide to handbook and in printed form from selected Local getting the most out of a rural property. Land Services regional offices. It covers a range of topics as diverse as A range of digital resources for new rural emergencies, rural crime, owning livestock, farm landholders or those on acreage can be found by safety, developing a property and what each searching the Local Land Services website landholder’s General Biosecurity Duty is. www.lls.nsw.gov.au The handbook includes a ‘Before you buy’ checklist There is the online information hub called ‘Every that lists the sort of questions a prospective rural Bit Counts’ specifically aimed at ‘blockies’ and property owner should ask prior to purchase, to small area farmers and the Big Shift for Small avoid potential problems. Farms podcast which is designed to equip and The handbook is not designed to include everything connect small farmers with topics like ‘Startup a new or prospective rural resident may want to farming’ and ‘Urban farming’. know but is intended to be a springboard for further Any NSW rural landholder wanting advice, personal research. assistance or to attend training such as webinars Each section includes lists of useful resources and can call Local Land Services on 1300 795 299 or websites as well as contact details for organisations enquire at www.lls.nsw.gov.au/contact-us that provide support to rural landholders. “The landholders we help are pretty diverse, from BlazeAid Update large-scale primary producers to people who have a Tuesday 20th September, 2020. lifestyle block or hobby farm,” said Peter Evans, We are in need of volunteers to complete all Senior Land Services Officer at Local Land Services. remaining properties. “We tailor our help to what they need with the end Properties registered: 263 goal of making sure our farms and environments Properties completed: 195 are productive and healthy.” Properties completed last week: 7 “We understand it is not always easy to know what Properties % completed 74% to do or the right people or organisations Burnt Fencing Cleared 122 to go to for help, if you have never lived in a rural Completed new fencing 195.75K area before.” Fencing completed last week 4.92K The Rural Living Handbook is the most up to date Pickets Installed 23,723 version of a guide that was originally compiled Strainer posts installed: 1,669 nearly 20 years ago for councils throughout Fencing Repaired 48K Sydney’s drinking water catchment. Total meals to date 24,279 It was largely based on the work of Jack Miller, a Money spent Locally - $445,628.45 Landscape Planner at Goulburn Mulwaree Council Value of work to date - $1,531,530.00 who said he is pleased the handbook is just as relevant today as in 2004. Total blazeaiders in camps - 13 “Back then, we saw a need for some basic Total volunteers to date - 416 information for people who were moving into our Volunteer days this week - 96 local government area who did not know much Volunteer days to date - 7854 about rural life,” he said. Teams in Braidwood, Araluen & “Over the years this publication has been Nerriga areas - 3 reproduced in a number of formats in NSW and Average age of volunteers this week -52.45 interstate and I am really pleased to see Local Land Average age of volunteers to date - 60.62 Services release this updated edition.” Overseas world trackers in camps - 2 Nations represented in camp - 5 News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 20 25 September 2020 Wheels on the ground for Rixon's bus service A purpose-built wheelchair accessible bus, replacing the one destroyed in the bushfires, is now on the road and providing a lifeline to vulnerable NSW South Coast residents thanks to the Business Council’s bushfire recovery charity, BizRebuild.

BizRebuild chair Sir Peter Cosgrove praised the determination of bushfire-devastated local businesses to get back on their feet and support their communities. “Business is the glue that keeps communities together. “This means we can now expand travel Whether it is bushfires or a global pandemic, we opportunities to clients and nursing homes in the need businesses to pull through and keep community. Enabling people with mobility needs to communities alive,’’ Sir Peter said. attend medical appointments, social gatherings and BizRebuild stepped in to assist elderly, disabled and group outings,’’ he said. disadvantaged South Coast locals after their only The Business Council set up BizRebuild in the wake private wheelchair accessible transport service was of the bushfires to help small and local businesses destroyed in the summer bushfires. For some aged get back on their feet. This is critical to assisting care residents, the loss of the bus meant they had communities to recover and rebuild. no way to visit the outside world. BizRebuild is generously supported by Business The business led-initiative provided family-owned Council members and the broader business small business Rixon’s Bus Service in Mogo with a community. Since it was established, BizRebuild $87,000 grant to buy a replacement wheelchair has helped more than 1,200 bushfire-affected accessible bus. businesses and locals across Australia. This The new vehicle can accommodate up to eight includes distributing over $1.2 million worth of wheelchairs and will help improve the lives of vouchers to 930 businesses giving them the chance vulnerable South Coast locals. It means Rixon’s can to re-tool and re-equip themselves quickly means resume its door-to-door services transporting people they can get back to work quickly and keep workers to medical appointments, taking them on nursing in jobs. home day trips, and providing the only disabled A great example of BizRebuild commitment to the transport service between the South Coast and South Coast community is the establishment of a Canberra. pop up mall in Mogo to house up to 10 local Rixon’s owner Malcom Rixon said: “To receive a gift businesses and the Mogo Local Aboriginal Land like this is just so heart-warming, it has revived our Council, who lost their premises, equipment spirits and given us purpose and a renewed and merchandise when the village was hit hard by desire to carry on and improve our service to the bushfires on New Year’s Eve. community.” Sir Peter added: “The determination of businesses like Rixon’s, who have lost so much in the bushfires coupled with the impacts of COVID, has been a testament to the resilience of these devastated communities.” Business Council chief executive Jennifer Westacott said: “As we head into the next bushfire season, BizRebuild will continue to work with communities across the country to keep their local businesses open, bounce back and importantly give the hope they need to come out stronger on the other side’’. “BizRebuild is here for the long haul to help fire affected communities who have been hit with the double whammy of COVID-19. Ensuring businesses can rebuild is critical to the nation’s economic recovery.’’ Mr Rixon added: “In the past, Rixon’s provided services to aged care facilities and the broader community with our wheelchair bus which was burnt out through the fires. BizRebuild have generously donated a new wheelchair bus which can take up to eight wheelchairs.

News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 22 25 September 2020 Majors Creek RFS Honorary Life Membership Life in lockdown: health-wise, it’s not as bad as you think

While Victorians continue to endure restrictions from a second wave of COVID-19, new research from the University of South Australia is providing much- needed good news about people’s overall health and wellbeing following lockdown. In preliminary findings from UniSA’s ongoing Annual Rhythms in Adults’ lifestyle and health (ARIA) study, researchers found that effect of lockdown on people’s lifestyle and wellbeing was not as bad as we might have expected. Assessing people’s sleep, physical activity, diet, weight and psychological wellbeing, the lockdown period showed that, on average people: · slept 27 minutes longer · got up 38 mins later · did 50 mins less of light physical activity Majors Creek RFS recently awarded Richard · drank a bit more alcohol (0.9 per cent energy Elliott as an Honorary Life Member for his intake, equivalent to two standard drinks a week) years of service. The Honorary Life · ate a little less protein (0.8 per cent energy intake, Membership Board was donated by R and E equivalent to three eggs a week). Blakely Kidd of the Elrington Hotel. They also noted: · no changes to weight · no changes to dietary energy intake – including the amount of fate, fibre, or carbohydrate intake · no changes in quality of life or symptoms of depression, anxiety or stress. Using Fitbit activity trackers and online questionnaires, the study tracked the sleep, physical activity, diet, weight and wellbeing for 64 adults (aged 18-65 years) from the greater metropolitan Adelaide area. UniSA researcher, Dr Rachel Curtis says the findings provide interesting insights for people’s lifestyle and wellbeing during recent times. “Given the unprecedented nature of lockdown, we expected to see greater levels of anxiety and depression – and perhaps even increases in weight as people were at home and had greater access to their fridges – but no. “As it turns out, people coped very well. They slept longer and got up later, perhaps in response to a lack of commuting to work or school. And while we may have had concerns about people drinking too much alcohol, on average it was only two extra glasses a week. “All in all, it’s reassuring to see just how resilient Australians were in terms of their health and wellbeing during lockdown.”

www.braidwoodbugle.com.au News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Braidwood Page 23 25 September 2020 YOGA Pose of the Week with Christina Jagusiak

Wrist joint rotation - Manibhanda Chakra It might look a little bland but this yoga movement is ideal for the wrist joints. It stretches the muscles of the forearms, helps to relieve tension cause by writing, typing or lawn mowing! Coordinate the movement with the breath and see the subtle differences in the mobility of your wrists.

To practice - Extend both arms in front of the body with the fists loosely clenched. Keeping the arms straight and at shoulder level. Rotate the fists around the wrists and see if you can make them move the samespeed and the same direction. Practice 5-10 times in each direction. For a bit of fun try practicing with a coin on the wrist!

www.braidwoodbugle.com.au News for Braidwood & the district Bugle Sport Page 24 25 September 2020 Braidwood Golf Club News The Golf Club’s Annual General Meeting was held on Saturday, 19 September 2020 after the day’s medley CanadianFoursomes competition for the Dick and Virginia Groot Obbink Trophy. Twenty-seven members attended the AGM. In his President’s Report to the meeting, Keith thanked all the volunteers, trophy donors and golfers who have supported the Club through a very difficult year of drought, bushfires, floods and COVID-19 Many thanks for the wonderful help in spreading sand restrictions. last Tuesday. Keith Ferguson, Michael Toirkens, Mike Treasurer, Andrew Clark, presented a Fitzgerald, Steve Cansell, Roger Hovey, David Jones, comprehensive financial report, noting that the Club Andrew Clark, Mark Newman, Scott Gwinn & Ted had a sound financial result during the Emmett all turned up, with special thanks to Greg past year. Andrew also indicated that there will Hart for his tractor help. need to be some expenditure in the coming year on the replacement of some machinery and equipment. Results: On the AGM’s agenda was the election of the Saturday September 19 office-bearers and members to serve on the Golf Medley Canadian Foursomes Virginia & Dick Groot Committee for the next 12 months. The following Obbink Trophy- Many thanks for your members were elected unopposed: generosity. President – Keith Ferguson Winners: Deb Ferguson & Scott Gwinn 68⅛ Vice-President – Michael Toirkens Runners Up: Michael Toirkens & Brendan Sly 68½ Secretary – Debby Ferguson c/b Third Place: Fran McGrath & Simon Briggs 68½ Treasurer – Andrew Clark Ball Comp: Michael Tillman Ryan & Roger Hovey Publicity Officer – Margy Gardner 68½, Mark Newman & Michael Fitzgerald 70⅜, Men’s Captain – Mark Newman Rodney Royds & Keith Morgan 74⅞ Women’s Captain – Michelle Henry David Goddard – Member Coming events: David Jones – Member Saturday September 26: Donna Kuhn - Member Medley 2BBB Stableford – Poppies on Gordon Scott – Member WallaceTrophy. 12.15 pm Hit Off - All Players Reminder that in the minutes of the 2019 AGM, Saturday October 3: “that sponsors be obliged to pay only $5 Labour Day Weekend - Daylight Saving Starts competition fees” was passed. A volunteer is Men’s Stroke (Monthly Medal) needed to run the Junior Clinic in January. This 3 Women’s Stroke (Monthly Medal) day clinic is well attended by children who are given Saturday October 10: an introduction to the game of golf by Royal Men’s Single Stableford – Michael Fitzgerald Canberra professional Damon Welsford with Trophy Women’s Single Stableford support from some members. If you can help, Sunday October 11: please phone the President Keith Ferguson 0428 Men’s & Women’s Foursomes Championships (27 537 693 Holes) The Knockouts that were cancelled this year will be Saturday October 17: carried over to 2021 with entry fees carried over Committee Meeting 10.30am also. If you wish to withdraw your entry, please Medley 2BBB Stableford- Debbie & Keith contact Mark Newman to arrange a refund. Ferguson Trophy Draw For Partners After The Game

Send your contributions to [email protected] Subscribe at www.braidwoodbugle.com.au News for Braidwood & the district Bugle Sport Page 25 25 September 2020 Redbacks to face Taralga in Semi Finals

Joel Jordan. Photo: Kathy Toirkens Luke Cummins. Photo: Kathy Toirkens By Nick Pengelly A late consolation try to Yass brought the final score to The Braidwood Redbacks finished off the 34-12. Three point went to Robbie Bell who played his regular season with a strong 34 to 12 win over 50th game for the Redbacks, two point to Fergus the Yass Rams, in a perfect preparation for James and one point to Harry Shoemark. their semi-final next weekend against Taralga. The Redbacks would like to thanks the big crowd that In front of a large home crowd the Redbacks came down to the Rec Ground on Family Day and all dominated in the backs with nearly all tries the volunteers that helped make the day a huge coming from backline set moves. success including President Mick McGrath, Louise It was family day at the Rec Ground with Halligan, Clay Williams and Tanya Hayes. Also a huge parents and kids alike donning their Redbacks call out to our major sponsors the Braidwood gear and enjoying the mild conditions, sausage Servicemen’s Club and the Braidwood Community sandwiches and free lolly bags. The Braidwood Bank and Gordon, Martin and the Greenhorns from radio van was present with live commentary of Braidwood Community Radio 88.9FM. the game professionally called by Mick and Next Saturday’s Semi Final will be at Taralga kicking Hamish from the Greenhorns. off at 2:30pm. It would be great to get as many Once the Redbacks were cheered onto the supporters as possible to Taralga to cheer the field by the kids who had formed a tunnel, the Redbacks on what will be a historical for Braidwood game started at a cracking pace with the Rugby Union! Redbacks scoring the first try through fullback Jeremy Ramm. Yass responded immediately on the back of some strong forward play and Rugby Semi Finals were rewarded with a try taking the score 7-5 to the Redbacks. Braidwood Redbacks v Taralga The Redbacks enjoying the dry fast conditions Saturday 26th September were throwing the ball around at will and their speedy backs started to dominate running in 2 from 2:30pm at Taralga more tries to Matt Thornton and Robbie Bell before half time bring the score to 19-5. In the second half the Redbacks stepped up a gear and posted 3 more backline ties to Harry Shoemark, Robbie Bell and veteran Billy Halligan.

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