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Senator Bridget McKenzie, Member for Mallee, Dr Anne Webster and Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia, Keith Pitt.

By Lloyd Polkinghorne olds, Executive Director of River mented 45 different species of birds. toll it has on community and the the water delivery limitations, ex- Last week the stars aligned, the Management at the Murray-Darling John spoke of the important role broader environment. Jody’s crys- plosion of the weed burden in the heavens opened and upon rays of Basin Authority and Lyn O’Connell, water plays to the whole farm, from tal-clear communication was rein- forest, lack of fish connectivity and golden light came a contingent of Deputy Secretary Australian Gov- production to ecosystem function. forced by a look at the wastewater water quality were also raised. politicians and bureaucrats to wit- ernment Department of Agriculture Second stop was the historic Gun- settling ponds behind the dairy, the Fish trapping conducted on the site ness what the current water policy and Water Resources. bower Estate homestead. Mal John- ponds were teaming with birdlife. during environmental water events decisions are doing to our economy, After the initial introduction in son led the group along the majes- Five species of ducks, swans, and caught 5,000 young carp every hour food producers and environment. Gunbower, the party, flanked by tic Gunbower Creek. Mal grew up spoonbills all happily enjoying the entering the Gunbower Creek from The attendance of such dignitaries Australian Federal Police officers, on the property and has seen many broader ‘environment’. the forest. was less to do with heavenly inter- travelled to the property of John changes over the years. Under the The tour then headed downstream After a quick stop at the Gateway vention, but mainly blood, sweat Toll. John runs a mixed sheep and current management, Mal has wit- following the Gunbower Creek to Information Centre for morning and tears by those who tirelessly ad- cropping enterprise on 800 hectares nessed the creek eroding, taking ar- the Hipwell Regulator. The regula- tea the group headed out to Reedy vocate to end the government sanc- and takes an integrated approach to eas that had been revegetated. Silt, tor is utilised in delivering envi- Lagoon. Aunty Esther Kirby spoke tioned destruction. agriculture and the environment. aquatic weeds, tree poisoning and ronmental water to the Gunbower of the values the forest held for the Central Murray Environmental Planting over 40,000 trees over the a lack of listening to local wisdom Forest. Geoff Wakeman raised Barapa Barapa people. From burial Floodplain Group hosted Federal past 20 years, not only are they a was also conveyed. questions regarding the literature grounds, food sources and spiritual Minister for Resources, Water and source of feed and shelter for the An educational look at the factors and objectives for the water pro- significance, Aunty Esther spoke Northern Australia, Keith Pitt, Sen- sheep but they also provide a won- affecting dairy farmers was next. grams. Information released by de- passionately about water being for ator Bridget McKenzie and Member derful habitat for native wildlife in- Jodie Hay presented a powerful partments appear at odds with the the land and the people, not for trad- for Mallee, Dr Anne Webster. Along cluding birds, snakes, lizards, ants message on how water reform has historical and geographical realities ing by foreign investors. for the day was also Andrew Reyn- and bugs. Bird watchers have docu- impacted the dairy industry and the of the area. Other factors including Continued Page 3 2 – Thursday, March 11, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge Letters to the Editor e: [email protected] PO Box 138, Barham, NSW 2732 ~ ESTABLISHED 1909 ~ THE KOONDROOK & BARHAM Clear Message of the Basin Plan, along BRIDGE NEWSPAPER from Minister Visit with the problems we have Contributors, please note: Dear Editor, around water trading. How There was one very clear can we compete against The Koondrook-Barham Bridge welcomes any member of the public or organisation to respond to articles or current affairs in the “Letters to the Editor” section: The Koondrook–Barham Bridge is your voice! SHOP 2, 5 - 9 MELLOOL STREET, message that I took from foreign traders who have the visit to our region this no interest in growing the Just remember that all contributors of articles or letters must have your name and current address clearly PO BOX 138, BARHAM NSW 2732 week by Water Minister, food needed for our nation indicated at the time of submission. 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Yet our to return the prosperity or unable to address nu- government won’t even de- to send huge volumes to important environmental > ADVERTISING (DISPLAY / CLASSIFIED): that has been taken away merous fundamental flaws velop policy that supports the lower ends of the sys- votes in capital cities. which it has allowed to [email protected] through lost water. While reliability for this essential tem. This cannot be done It has no intention of ad- $34 million in grants might develop in water manage- food.) without damaging river- dressing the real problems ment and policy, yet what > ACCOUNTS PAYABLE / ADMINISTRATION: sound impressive – and is Is this the nation we want banks and unnecessarily a clever political way to di- we saw from Mr Pitt this that have been created by [email protected] into the future, where we flooding forests, which not vert attention from the real week suggests there is no a Basin Plan built on poor expose ourselves to world only causes immense en- problems – it is chicken desire for change? vironmental damage but science, nor the unintend- markets through an inabil- /koondrook barham bridge newspaper feed compared to the eco- This is occurring even also wastes precious water ed consequences of water ity to be self-sustainable? nomic value that has been though, as a nation, we that could be used to grow trading and investing. Our A key problem that Mr Pitt removed. are jeopardising our staple food. government does not care and his government col- Editor / Photo-journalist, The problem we face is food security as we have This all makes one thing that policy developed to leagues (including our own Proprietor/Manager: there is no longer reliable seen during the COVID-19 glaringly obvious from protect the environment is Senator Davey and Sussan water availability in our pandemic. This time last Minister Pitt’s visit this in fact destroying it. Lloyd Polkinghorne, 0427 900 670 region, despite it being the year we were importing Ley) will not acknowledge week – in the political All that matters is po- [email protected] closest to the water stor- wheat, now we are import- and fix are issues around game of winning seats and litical survival, and if there ages and therefore the most ing rice and dairy products the huge volumes of wa- votes, we are dispensable. Sub-Editor / Journalist: efficient to deliver and use after Australia ran out of ter that are being wasted The government believes it has to be sacrificial lambs productively. This is ex- domestically produced because, with question- will retain the seat of Far- along the way, then so be it. Kirstin Nicholson, 03 5453 2057 acerbated by an inability rice. (Don’t forget, Aus- able science and a failure rer despite local protests, Yours faithfully, [email protected] to address unintended and tralian rice farmers are to account for the impacts while at the same time not Laurie Beer adverse consequences recognised as the most ef- of climate change, we have risking political damage in Mayrung, NSW Advertising: Alison Bohn, 0408 190 965

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MAYOR’S MESSAGE The next edition of Council’s bimonthly newsletter, Gannawarra Connect, will be delivered to homes throughout the Gannawarra this week. This newsletter is one of the many ways Council promotes major YOUNG ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR initiatives, services, projects Council congratulates Aquatics Officer, Kieran and programs to our residents. Schneider on being presented the 2021 LGPro To view past editions of Young Citizen of the Year. Gannawarra Connect, visit The award, which recognises high achieving www.gsc.vic.gov.au/newsletters Victorian local government staff aged 30 years Kind regards, and under, acknowledges Kieran’s work in Mayor Charlie Gillingham Mal Johnson. leading a significant change program with aquatic services within the Gannawarra. IMMUNISATION SESSIONS OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL WEDNESDAY, 17 MARCH SEASON ENDS 14 MARCH COHUNA (10.30am - 12 noon) The Cohuna and Kerang swimming pools will KERANG (4pm – 5.30pm) close for the 2020/21 season at 7pm Sunday, NOTE: Bookings must be made 14 March. Council thanks residents for their Pollies prior to attending any of support of both venues during the 2020/21 Council’s immunisation season. sessions, which can be done by For those wanting to continue water activities phoning (03) 5450 9333. It is after 14 March, the Kerang Exercise Pool, encouraged that only one located at Patchell Plaza, is open 7am-2pm parent/guardian attend with Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, as well as the child to be vaccinated. 11am-2pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. For Anyone showing any COVID-19 bookings, phone (03) 5450 9345 during on Tour symptoms, or those who are in business hours. From Page 1 the forest had to them. Steve described the for- isolation, should not attend. For more information on public swimming Frank Trezise, local farmer, also echoed the est as their backyard and something that locals For more details, please visit pools located within the Gannawarra, visit significance of Reedy Lagoon, Gunbower For- were passionate about protecting and wanted it www.gsc.vic.gov.au/ www.gsc.vic.gov.au/pools est, the Murray and the Gunbower Creek. Frank managed holistically. Weeds, fire risk, salinity, immunisation spoke of his family history in the region and the access, and the Victorian Floodplain Restora- importance of watching nature for signals or tion Project were all flagged as concerns. COUNCIL MEETING indicators of health. Frank had a collection of The Murray and the current erosion crisis The next Meeting of Council will photographs to show of the changes to the area. were the final talking points; a $13 billion plan be held at the Kerang Senior It was sadly at this point Minister Pitt had to ‘save the Murray’ destroying the river, ero- Citizens Clubrooms on to leave the tour to take part in parliamentary sion at a rate far greater than the last 100 years duties, as the bus tour headed for Koondrook. Wednesday, 17 March 2021 at of river regulation. A river is a living, breathing Then Senator McKenzie’s car followed Minis- ecosystem, not a drain, a water plan that dries 6.30pm. This meeting will be ter Pitt instead of the bus, leaving the tour two out our mid Murray Floodplains and forces livestreamed at politicians down. www.gsc.vic.gov.au/livestream The bus wound its way through Gunbower more water downstream at any cost. The messages on the day were powerful and Residents can submit questions KERANG CBD REDEVELOPMENT Forest showing Black Swamp, where saplings to Council for consideration authentic, from a broad cross section of the Council released the design of the Kerang CBD have taken over, and the five ways intersection during Question Time. Forms, where there is a stark comparison between the community. Redevelopment – Stage 2 last week, with the which must be submitted by artificial flooded and non-flooded forest areas, To fix this mess will take more than money project focusing on improving Scoresby Street 5pm the day before each with non-flooded having significantly more life. and grandstanding, it will take leadership, wis- between Fitzroy and Victoria streets. meeting, are available online at The final destination of the day was the en- dom, humility, common sense and working for Developed following discussions with the www.gsc.vic.gov.au/QuestionTime trance to the Guttrum Forest. Here Skeeta Ver- the betterment of all Australians, not always community in September 2020, the works will or from Council’s Customer hey and Steve Thomas spoke of the importance qualities associated with politics. provide a link between the Kerang Railway Service Centres. Station, the Victoria Square precinct and the

Kerang Open Space Precinct. TENDERS Key features of the design include the planting • Morton Garner Pavilion – of extra trees along Scoresby Street, increased BARHAM RSL SUB Cohuna Recreation seating, bicycle racks and dedicated outdoor Reserve dining spaces. BRANCH NOTES For more information and to These works complement improvements submit a tender, please visit occurring along Scoresby Street between The RSL AGM was attend- sist with costs. The RSL will some districts. Community www.gsc.vic.gov.au/tenders Albert and Boundary streets. ed by 16 members on Sun- be having a Dawn Service on members are encouraged to To view the design, please visit day, February 28. The Presi- Anzac Day this year. purchase tokens from RSL www.gsc.vic.gov.au/KerangCBD dent, Greg Hall, gave his The Riverina District members which, in turn, The $1.317 million Kerang CBD verbal report for 2020. RSL Council of RSL NSW held support the veterans, the lo- Redevelopment – Stage 2 is funded by the members have been invited its AGM at Tocumwal on cal RSL and the local com- Federal Government’s Local Roads and to join with other members February 13. A veteran of munity. Petrol cards are now for camaraderie in attend- Coleambally, who is turning Community Infrastructure Program. ing the Billy Joel concert at 100 years old on April 2, is available to NSW residents, the Club on Saturday, May aiming to march in Sydney so members are encouraged 1. The painting of the water on Anzac Day. He is the last to take up this generous offer tower was discussed regard- WW2 member remaining from the NSW Government. ing when it might happen, of his unit. Woolworths are Apply by visiting the Mur- and the artwork. Financial selling tokens prior to Anzac ray River Council office, by support is being sought to as- and Remembrance Days in phone or online.

4 – Thursday, March 11, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge Wakool Show News

Despite the odds, the Wa- Following the official a barrel race – a single run- From the Lions Den kool Show is going ahead opening at 6pm, Miss and ner, a horse and rider or a this weekend, and organis- Master Tiny Tot will kick motorcycle and rider?’ Three We all know it’s autumn, Year, pity. Note that Greg for James Lang, a Show and ers are confident they have off, closely followed by Miss young locals will pit their a few beautiful trees really Gin of Kerang Lions is to be Shine at the show grounds. ticked most of the boxes re- Junior Showgirl and Miss skills against each other in showing their colours, leaves the speaker. Greg is a fifth quired to make a great fam- Autumn. Whilst the young For our members on April 18, this gruelling event. everywhere, the gum trees generation Australian. Dan- ily fun evening. ladies are wowing the judg- Jo and Don from Restdown Club Development Day. We along the river and the trees iel Burbury tells me his son Gates will open to the pub- es, a Lego challenge will be Wines have been invited to in the streets are really mak- is a sixth generation Austra- are to supply snacks 10am to lic at 3pm but pavilion items available for the young men: share their expertise and pro- ing a display of dry leaves lian, family settling in Tas- 4pm. We are also expected to will need to be on hand for teams of two, with five min- duce and can be found at the and dust. If only the wind mania a long time ago. processing and judging no utes of planning time and rear of the licenced bar. would stop blowing, the rolly This weekend, Lions will attend. later than 12 noon. This 30 minutes of construction The canteen will be pro- pollies around the roads will be catering for a men’s break- Nice to hear that Cohuna is year’s pavilion entries have time. Prizes for the winners viding everything your fam- soon be taking off. fast. The menu is organised, having their annual show, I been limited to Edward and have been donated by Trend ily will need to sustain them Lion’s members gathered we only need some folk to Murray River Shires and of Barham. think only one day. through the evening’s line up for our business meeting. turn up Friday afternoon to the committee apologises to The Ginger Lowry Shear- Lion Garry was in the chair, set up, and Saturday morning Some clubs are getting of entertainment. Music will anyone disappointed by this ing Challenge is on again with apologies from Presi- to cook and wash up. I know be provided by ‘Endangered back into activities. Janet’s decision. following last year’s success dent Rob and several mem- nothing about this function, Species’, and a few surprises bindi harvesting must have If you have put your CO- and the Aussie guys will be bers. Secretary John had a so might have to turn up to VID-19 time to good use and keen to wrest back the trophy within. quiet night of funds requests find out about it. stirred the shire. I see a shire decluttered your life, a trash from the Kiwis. Both teams Please be patient when letters and handed out our Lions Allan and Rose at- man spraying weeds where and treasure market will will be led off by the female coming through the gates bulletins. It appears the head tended this year’s Conven- the primary school kids get as we are required to sign office won’t be posting them tion; only one day but usual commence at 5pm. Sites can shearers, with the males of on the buses. They will soon everyone in and issue wrist- anymore, probably cost of events. Allan was very im- be secured at $10 and you’ll each team to follow. bands. If you don’t have a postage is becoming exces- pressed with one speaker and be able to go a lot further need to bring your own tres- To give organisers time to wristband inside the show- sive. I know I can’t count told us she started at a very east along Wakool Street and tle table and chair by about present awards and load up 4.30pm to set yourself up. the shorn sheep, there will ground, you will be required the letters that arrive in my young age with junior school spray the rolly pollies. Shows box on my fingers, cheaper public speaking, then Youth There will be no equestrian be the opportunity to finally to undergo additional CO- to phone my small group of of the Year and still going on what happens when you don’t events on Saturday, but nov- find out the answer to that VID-19 checks. friends and relations than with all things she can take stop them blowing around elties will take place on Fri- question you’ve been pon- Hoping to see a huge turn write. part in. the streets. day evening from 5pm. dering, ‘Which would win up! A reminder to members Lion Graham spoke on the That’s all, folks. Hope to that the dinner meeting is skateboard event held last being catered for, but no stu- weekend, highly success- see you all at the next dinner. dents entered in Youth of the ful. Also in aid of the appeal – Ev. McC

Body Work to Manage Stress It is not uncommon for people to be stressed. a stronger level of awareness of your sur- Your stress response is triggered the same way roundings as you walk. Walk with a medita- it was once triggered when you had to run tor focus and pay attention to the physical away from a tiger about to eat you. Therefore, feeling of the surface on your feet, the sun it fuels you with a surge of energy to help you. on your face, the sounds of nature, and the You can use movement soon after the stress- sight of your feet stepping. ful event to bring the body back to hormonal • Breath: bringing your attention back to your balance. breath can be one of the keys to reduce your Dr Joe Dispenza talks about how, on average, stress response. Always remember to come people are spending 70% of their life in stress. back to the breath, and to taking in slow There are different ways to tackle your stress deep breaths until you feel yourself relaxing. levels. This week I am going to go over seven • Massage: this is a great way to help with different ways of implementing body work to relaxation. It is also a great way to get physi- manage your stress. cal touch, which is helpful for our nervous • Exercise: consider if you prefer low or high system to relax. intensity and choose a form of exercise that • Sleep: sleep and stress are very correlated. is going to put you into the ‘flow state’. This High stress leads to poor sleep and poor is when you are absorbed in the activity and sleep can lead to feeling stressed. It is so being challenged enough to keep you en- important when you are trying to reach op- gaged. Choose activities that allow you to timal health and wellness that you factor in fall into a rhythm of breath and movement your quality of sleep and sleeping habits. to help engage your relaxation response. Try different techniques for yourself and al- • Yoga: this is great because it incorporates low yourself permission to gravitate towards physical exertion and breath focus and re- what feels most comfortable for you. Some- quires you to slow your breath, which is go- times there can be a larger discomfort when ing to calm your nervous system, as well as you are first starting out because you are al- incorporating ‘stilling’ the mind. lowing yourself the space to stop and pay at- • Movement: this is something gentler in tention to the stress in an effort to remove it. comparison to vigorous exercise; walking, Do not resist this discomfort and try to avoid it, gentle dancing, tai-chi or qigong are a few it is only going to be pushed down and added examples. Like yoga, they can involve mov- to the stress sitting right under the surface of ing the body and incorporating breath focus. what you are already feeling. • Walking meditation: this can be easier than What is one thing you can incorporate this sitting meditation and involves creating week to reduce your stress levels? The Koondrook–Barham Bridge | Thursday, March 11, 2021 – 5 MOULAMEIN Gastro bug hits Childcare Centres Cases of viral gastroenteritis have ly through settings such as childcare “Alcohol-based sanitizer is not Infants or children in childcare or CWA NEWS increased in Victorian childcare centres, where children play and very effective against bugs such as school as well as staff who develop centres so far this year, with the interact closely with each other and norovirus, which is the predominant vomiting or diarrhoea should stay The members of the Moulamein and Kirsty number of outbreaks more than four can readily spread their bugs,” he cause of the current childcare out- at home for at least 48 hours after Moulamein CWA would O’Grady. times higher than the five-year aver- said. breaks.” their symptoms have stopped. If like to thank everybody The numbers were all age. “It is important for childcare cen- Dr Bolam said some illnesses such symptoms are severe or they persist, that purchased a ticket above twenty four ex- And good old-fashioned hand- tres to have good hygiene practices as norovirus had been relatively people should see a GP for advice in their recent Tattslotto cept for one lonely two. washing with soap and water is still in place and to respond quickly with dormant over the last year but had and testing. Competition. The demand has been the best defence against spreading thorough cleaning if any children increased in prevalence as restric- Anyone recovering from gastro- The major prizes very strong to have an- the bug. become ill. tions eased – a trend seen in other enteritis should avoid visiting hos- of $100 were won by other competition so There have been 246 outbreaks of “Handwashing with soap and wa- jurisdictions across the country. pitals, childcare centres and aged Dennis Stevens from keep your ears open and gastro notified from Victorian child- ter is still the best personal hygiene Viral gastroenteritis is highly care facilities to avoid spreading the Barham, Lola Russ and watch Facebook for de- care centres so far this year. method to minimize the chance of infectious. Symptoms include nau- infection to those most vulnerable. Nicole Russell from velopments please. Victoria’s Executive Director for spreading the virus. sea, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, ab- Any person living in a household Communicable Disease, Dr Bruce “A good old-fashioned scrub with dominal pain, headache and muscle with someone who has gastroenteri- Bolam, said the best way to prevent soap and warm water is the best way aches. They can take up to three tis should refrain from visiting these the gastro spreading is to keep chil- to remove the norovirus from our days to develop and usually last be- high-risk facilities until at least 48 dren home until after they recover. hands and prevent passing it on to tween one or two days, sometimes hours after the last person in the Lions Easter “Gastroenteritis can spread quick- infect others. longer. household has recovered. Mardi Gras set to Return The Mardi Gras is defi- money to spend so this is nitely on this Easter Satur- a chance to relieve them of day. It will be held in the some of that cash. Lions Riverside Park from 4pm will be drawing their major till dark. We did not get to raffle on the night as well. celebrate Christmas Eve There may not be an Eas- this year so this is a chance ter bunny but there will be to get together again for someone to give out Easter Easter. It is a great chance eggs during the afternoon, to catch up with friends just to make sure the kids and a chance for those get started on their sugar who are coming back for high ready for Easter Sun- the weekend to renew old day. friendships. Come along Local star, Kate Giorfi and help us celebrate au- (Kathy Mitchell), will be tumn in Barham. Definite- performing on the day. We ly the best time of the year. are very lucky to have such This year we have the a talented person to enter- spinning wheel, fairy tain us with her top class floss, snow cones, jump- singing and music. ing castle and a barbecue We are inviting locals run by the boys from the Support Langy group. As with a car or a motor bike with tradition, we are of- to show off to come to a fering local organisations show and shine on the af- a chance to run a stall or ternoon. There are a num- a raffle to be drawn on the ber of great motorbikes night. If you want your or- around the district and we ganisation to be involved, would love to get a chance please let John Boyd know to see them up close. in advanced so that we can If anyone has any ideas organise tables for you if of other activities please let you need them. We are us know and if it is possible making room available for to organise we will look at anyone who wants to set up including your ideas. a car boot sale as well. Re- Come along and bring member that there will be your family for a good af- lots of visitors around with ternoon out.

COHUNA & DISTRICT ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICES SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 2021 COHUNA: Cranmer the Martyr 32 Channel St, Cohuna Sunday 11am Holy Communion with Rev Sue Allen; 2.30pm prayers. GUNBOWER: Christ Church – Cnr M.V. Highway and Church St, Gunbower Sunday 11am morning prayer with UCA. LEITCHVILLE: Latimer the Martyr – 23 Findlay Ave, Leitchville Sunday 9.30am Morning Prayer. KERANG: St Johns Anglican Church – 60 Wyndham St, Kerang. Sunday 9am Holy Communion with Rev Sue Allen 6 – Thursday, March 11, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge SHOW AND SHINE FOR LANGY ELDERS BARHAM Hundreds of people turned out to look over around, Beers for Langy stubby holder sales Other prizes, donated by APM Employment FOR ALL YOUR the impressive collection of over 100 cars and on the day were $400 and a combined total of Services valued at $300. APM Employment bikes that gathered for a Show and Shine to raise $3,914 raised for the Lang Family. Services work with people with disabilities find MOOCHOO, SEED AND money for James Lang, 19. The community was The visitors then flooded the town enjoying employment. FERTILISER NEEDS. thrilled that James and family were able to local eateries and watering holes. Prizes awarded were: travel from Melbourne where James has been Raffle winners of the day Furtherest Car Travelled – Strathmerton. Call in and see the Elders Barham receiving rehabilitation after a motorcycle ac- 1st prize: Rick Bilton; 2nd prize: Greg South- Furtherest Bike Travelled – Mt Evelyn. cident left him paralysed. ern; 3rd prize: Brian Criten; 4th prize: Marie Best Vintage Car – 1927 Buick 27-27X blue. team or call on 5453 3377 Entrants had travelled from far and wide for Keating. Original Best Bike – Harley black and white (Bill Nor- the event organised by friends of James through Winners of Show: a ‘Beers For Langy’ fundraising initiative. Major prize, donated by Barham Bridge Motor ris). Nev and Kathy Hird donated their time pro- Inn and Barham Hotel: Two nights accommoda- Oldest Car – 1927 Buick 27-27X blue. viding live music for the event. The Red Rose tion for two in a king delux room and two meals Oldest Bike – R50 BMW 1955. Diner from Deniliquin had a coffee van on hand at Barham Hotel, value $370 Best Chevy – Chev Belair Maroon 1955 2 door with 50 cents from each coffee going to Langy. Langy’s Pick (Vehicle of the Day) – selected sports coupe. The Swan Hill Motorcycle Club, part of the by James: Darren and Katrina Henson – Swan Best Ford – Ford Fairlane Blue & White. Vintage car club, raised $300 passing the hat Hill, 1978 Holden HZ – Blue. Best Holden – 2 door maroon Monaro.

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Mobile 0427 993 041, A.H. 03 5032 9547. Fax: 03 5032 2032 The Koondrook–Barham Bridge | Thursday, March 11, 2021 – 7 Barham/Koondrook Cluster Swimming Show News Sports 2021 Yes, we are hoping to run a show this dedicated few have had a very big job, It was a cooler than ex- year. It does depend on our old friend but the committee is getting older and pected day for the cluster COVID-19, but hopefully many people tired and we need fresh faces and ideas swimming sports for 2021, will be vaccinated by October and it will to make a successful Show. This is the with participants from be safe to run a full show. Several local chance to not only entertain, but to show Koondrook, Leitchville, shows are running but on a restricted ba- off our local community skills and pro- Gunbower and Murrabit sis. Our show in the springtime should respectively, doing their duce. It is after all, the Pastoral, Agri- be okay to run as a full show. schools proud. cultural and Horticultural Show. We do Of course, as always, a show does not In between freestyle, need support from the farming and busi- happen by itself. We need people to do breaststroke, butterfly, the planning and work up until the time ness community to run the show. The backstroke and relay, kids and also to work during the show as Annual General Meeting of the Show were huddled under their well. This work can be a very big load Committee will be held next Tuesday, towels as they waited for for a few people or a series of small jobs March 16 at the show office at 8pm. the next race, some reluc- for a lot of people. The last few shows Please come along and help us in some tant to get back into the have been the former position, where a small way to get the show on the road. water but adapted to the temperature once they were in! Although Koondrook Primary put in a stellar ef- fort, along with Gunbower and Leitchville, it was Barham Kinder Murrabit Group School who came out in front at the end of the day. Principals from all four schools were exceptionally proud of the effort and per- Class of 2021 Murrabit Group School’s Leah Simmonds and Xavier Murray were formance as well as sports- named the Girl and Boy Champion for the Day. manship displayed by all Better late than never, but finally, here it is! students. Ready to join the big kids, the new group of kinder students for 2021 are very excited to be starting school at Barham Primary School.

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TOWN HAPPENINGS ********* have to keep working. We all need to work Something positive you’ve seen in the ********* It was great to see the town buzzing with BUSINESS STREET TALK to keep up our own personal lifestyles. community lately? The standout thing I BLAST FROM tourists over the weekend, all enjoying per- This week it is Yogi, better known as Proudest accomplishment? Being a have seen lately would have to be the fun- THE PAST fect weather, the Murrabit market, plenty dad to two awesome sons, they are grow- draising for young James Lang. Lee Miller, from our local Caltex in Murray (25 years ago) of food venues and what our fantastic street, Barham. Lee took over the Caltex ing up to be great men. There’s an empty building in town, There was a spate of serious accidents towns had on offer. The Show and Shine store mid-December 2020 and is kicking What did you aspire to be when you what would you fill it with? I would love in March 1996. A Murrabit man, William was a great success raising $3,914.40 for goals. A very community minded, ambi- were little? A fireman/policeman. to fill an empty building with old collect- James Lang and his family. tious and all-round top Aussie bloke! If you could choose to do anything able cars and motorbikes. Sutherland, aged 73, was killed on a prop- I managed to get stuck on the Victo- Name: Lee Miller or be someone else for a day, what or If money was no object, what would erty at Teal Point. He was discovered at rian side of the bridge after the Show and Nickname: Yogi, Leroy who would it be? I’d love to be my dog, you do all day? If money was no object, I 2pm under a large square hay bale. An- Shine finished but I wasn’t complaining as Family members: Sons, Matt and Ben, Noodles, she has the best life. would help out on friends’ farms and other other farm tragedy involved an Ultima boy, I watched some well-loved and beautiful and partner, Angela. Karaoke machine has one song left, businesses during harvest times or just Mitchell Donahue, who was holidaying in cars pass by. What’s your business? Border Service what do you pick? Trust me, you don’t when I know they’re struggling and need a Quambatook. He was travelling on the want me singing. Even the shower goes A few huge days of cricket played over Station Caltex Barham. hand. Oh, and I’d probably go on the odd back of a utility and is believed to have cold if I try. the weekend for Barham/Koondrook. A What do you sell? We sell fuel, fishing holiday with close friends and family. And fallen from the utility and died on arrival Grade has found themselves a spot in the Have you traveled, where? Memo- gear and convenience items. fill that shed in the last question. at the Kerang Hospital. Nick Garner, aged grand final against Leitchville/Gunbower ries? Bali twice, great place for a first If you could live anywhere besides You have three free wishes, what do 9, of Koondrook was airlifted to the Royal next weekend and B Grade was unfortu- here, where would it be? I honestly overseas trip. The first was for our honey- you wish for? Wow, who hasn’t had that Children’s Hospital with serious burns to nately put out on the Sunday. couldn’t pick, I haven’t travelled a whole moon, good memories there. The second thought. Well, I guess the first would be for his chest, abdomen and thigh. Mrs Alva Koondrook has two tennis teams head- lot. Too many choices. time was taking the boys there in 2017. I’ve enough money to be comfortable, not over Traverso of Barham had her right foot par- ing into the finals, Divisions One and What is your biggest fear? Confronta- seen a little bit of Australia. I’ve mostly rich or anything. The second one would tially amputated when her foot was caught Three. tion. travelled with my kids; they make great be for our politicians to treat our farmers in a sprocket mechanism on a potato dig- The Bridge office has temporarily moved What would you change about your- memories and created a lot of funny mo- and small communities with respect and ger on a farm near Barham. And on a posi- further down the street while their office self if you could? I would have stayed at ments. tive note, Wakool won the junior cricket If there was one thing you could let them operate as they need to produce undergoes a makeover. school longer, apart from that, the list is premiership. Ainsley sold her last pair of shoes at huge! change or develop in the community and survive as we should. The third wish Shoosh last week and now handed the What motivates you to work hard? what would it be? I would love to fix the would be for another three wishes, and ********* keys over to new owner, Breanne. Gee, that’s a hard one. Who told you I work water and timer problems we have in our here we go again, hahahaha. End political WHAT I LEARNT TODAY If you have any new or unused junior hard? I look at most business people/ district, it’s that simple. and money driven corruption. Sheep have rectangular-shaped pupils footy boots from last season send them on farmers and see how much energy they Someone you admire in the commu- Something we don’t know about you? which allows them to see danger ap- down to the Raiders footy club, they are have just to survive. I think about my son, nity and why? There is no one person I Nothing comes to mind. We live in a small proaching due to their almost 360-degree getting a collection and planning to have a Ben, and his karting and realise he needs admire in the area, however, I have met town; some people probably know more peripheral vision and excellent depth per- secondhand boot sale. to keep it up. I know he has a talent, so I many people that inspire me. about me than I do. ception.

Golfanza Report – 2021 2021 Champions – Andrew Police Presence Welcome to our town, Jess. is always a great time to get Back in Town Let’s hope the locals behave what my Crow Eating mates We have a new police themselves for you. I do not cannot get. I must ring Paul know much else about Jess, Spitty and Heather Harley woman in town. This will be Fitzpatrick to talk water mat- great as there is nothing like but in our brief meeting, I ters and off quota water. It What a great weekend for at Barham and a course to be the B Grade Men’s yong) winning the B Grade a police presence to keep found out that she has cats. has been a while. Our mates golf in our area. The 48th record equalling 67 at his Champion and Garry Parker Handicap with 223 nett, and the locals and visitors from She also loves dogs and will on the NSW Murray are still Northern Victorian Triple home course, for a total of (Riverside also) with stabl- John Mitchell (Carrington doing stupid things in our have friends forever after on 50% of what they own. Golfanza was played over 215. Andrew was six under eford scores of 38, 41 and Park) with 98 points being little town. I met her the other patting my mixed crew on Cure for Swallows the Labour Day weekend, at par with three holes to play 33, for a total of 112 points the runner-up in C Grade. In night, her name is Jess, she the back of the ute. I had a problem when the Cohuna on Saturday, Bar- but bogeyed 16 and 18 to and the C Grade Champi- the ladies, Noreen Mitchell is young and from Sydney. I More Water swallows moved into the ham on Sunday and Kerang only equal his own course onship. In the Ladies, Dean- from Carrington Park was asked her what brought her The water job cannot get shearing shed in the off on Monday. Attracting ca- record. A great round of iee Henderson from Kerang the A Grade Handicap win- out to our town, and she was better than this. Us privi- season. They shit every- pacity fields each day, this golf, Andrew – congratula- is the B Grade Champion ner with 235 nett and Na- one of the many police that leged few on the Billabong where. Because my young event was patronised with tions on your win. Heather with scores of 37, 35 and relle Thorpe (Kooringal) was were deployed onto the bor- Creek have 100% like my bloke was home, we had to representatives from 37 dif- Harley (Kooringal) continues 38, for a 110 points total and runner-up in B Grade with der because of lock down. Crow Eating mates. But we delay the knocking down ferent clubs, with large con- her dominance of this event the B Grade Champions 103 points. The C Grade Evidently there have been a are about to get three days of the nests until the new- tingents from Goonawarra, and her finishing round of prize, and Jenny Warren Ladies runner-up was Kathy lot of country positions filled of what the Crow Eaters born could fly. After that, I Carrington Park, Mooroop- 78 on Monday saw her win (Belvoir Park) is the C Grade Eiser (Goonawarra) with 99 since the deployment to the cannot get. Us privileged went into the $2 shop and na, Belvoir Park, Cardinia- her ninth title with rounds of Ladies Champion with 31, points. bush as the Sydney and few on the Billabong have bought a few plastic snakes Beacon Hills and Neangar 84 at Cohuna, 91 at Barham 30 and 38, for 99 points to Overall, another very suc- city-based coppers realise got three days of supple- and hung them off the roof Park Golf Clubs. These visi- and 78 at Kerang, for a 253 win on a countback. In the cessful tournament, with tors come to our area every total. handicap and runners-up players vowing to return that we actually like police mentary water coming this rafters. At the moment, no year and support the local Other major winners, Ste- sections, George Barnes again in the 2022 year to out here in the bush and we week. This is a great time to swallows. Then, a few dozen economy with their visit, phen Enright (Riverside - (Belvoir Park) with 221 nett, contest the 49th Golfanza are not going to stab them. get a bit of extra water, and it swallows moved into one of many of them staying over Mildura) with scores of 89, won the A Grade Handicap, at Cohuna, Barham and my pump sheds. Shit every- after the event to enjoy the 86 and 77, for a total of 252 with Greg Horrocks (Bunin- Kerang. where, the dirty little bug- great things our area has to gers. It looked like someone offer, as well as playing on had got a sauce bottle full of our superbly presented golf Cohuna A. P. & H. Society shit and stuff and sprayed courses. Playing numbers my pump shed. I used one were 135 at Cohuna, 160 at th of the shearing shed snakes. Barham and 133 at Kerang, The problem seems to be making for a successful 107 Cohuna Show gone at the moment. Unfor- weekend for all the clubs tunately, from past experi- involved. Pavilion Entries ence, plastic snakes do not At the presentation cer- Entries will be accepted in the following only: work on sparrers. emony at Kerang on Mon- Horticulture Section (all of) River Levels day, Tournament Director, VASA qualifiers The Edward seems to be Howard McClelland con- Cookery, Needlework, Photography rising again at the moment at gratulated the three clubs on the presentation of their NDASA qualifiers just over 1,500 megs a day and just over 1.7m. The rise courses and for the wel- Preserves, Needlework, Handcraft & Art, come that each club pro- I have been talking about vides to the visiting players. Photography, Spinning & Weaving is here and with over 2,600 The hospitality and profes- megs coming past Stevens sional conduct of the tour- Refer to schedule for full details Weir, the fish will be back nament is a credit to each Entries to be tabled 8am-10am on the bite again. I have not club and is the reason the FRIDAY, March 19 been to town to get the re- event is booked out each Judging on FRIDAY sults of our fishing comp as year, well in advance of the I have been too busy getting tournament dates. ready for the watering sea- The major winners were Pavilion open for viewing son. I think a 77cm cod took Andrew Spitty from Kerang SATURDAY, March 20 only. out the prize. More informa- in the men’s event, with www.cohunashow.com tion next week. scores of 74 at Cohuna, 74 The Koondrook–Barham Bridge | Thursday, March 11, 2021 – 9 Pollies in

the Pollack MRC Quarterly Budget Review Murray River Council get deficit at this most re- was presented with the cent review. quarterly budget review at “This latest review high- its ordinary meeting this lights the organisation’s ef- week, which highlighted forts to work towards a sen- a reduction in the overall sible and balanced budget.” budget deficit. “To see the budget deficit Overall working capital improve by $698,273 is a has continued to improve great outcome.” on the 2020/21 original Quarterly budget updates budget deficit of $1,209,938 provide the opportunity for to a revised budget deficit adjustments to be made to of $511,665 as at end of 31 the existing budget based December 2020. on actual financial perfor- The review has also re- mance during the year. vised the estimated operat- It provides analysis of ing surplus of $10,162,413 Council’s annual budget to By Lloyd Polkinghorne strategy to government to improve the forest’s health. to $10,604,091. better illustrate its financial Last week, Senator Perin Davey, Member for Mallee, Dr Anne The group also toured the Pollack Swamp as an example of what This is predominantly position and help determine Webster and Senator Bridgit Mckenzie, toured parts of the Koon- collaboration with locals can achieve. due to an increase in capital if any changes are needed drook Pericoota Forest to meet with local stakeholders, including Senator Davey wrote “This cooperation project design is a fantas- grants, which has a corre- for each period. the Joint Indigenous Group and landholders. tic example of what could be achieved throughout the basin.” sponding increase in capital “The results for this quar- The Forest is a Living Murray Icon Site and the project, as it cur- Last week’s tours coincided with an announcement by government expenditure. ter are certainly positive as rently stands, is not effective. to redirect funds from on-farm to off-farm water recovery projects. Murray River Council we continue to implement Now, local stakeholders are proposing an alternative management Photo: Facebook Mayor, Chris Bilkey said measures to achieve finan- it’s pleasing to see a de- cial sustainably for the lon- crease in the original bud- ger term,” Cr Bilkey said. 10 – Thursday, March 11, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge

Every Wednesday night Lions Bingo, Barham Reception Centre at 8pm.

Every second Sunday of the month Bar-Rook Field and Game, 1184 Gonn Rd, Barham at 10am.

Every second Monday of the month Koondrook-Barham Garden Society at 1.30pm in the Barham Pavillion.

Every Tuesday Tai Chi – cluBarham, 9am

Every Tuesday and Thursday Community Exercise – cluBarham, 10am

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CLEAN UP CRICKET FINALS Page 12 Page 15 Shaniah’s Highs and Lows

By Kirstin Nicholson to get there. It’s a state-wide and lost a lot of weight. She might get stuck at home and to talk to people who have is made by Shaniah at her Shaniah is happy to trial Leitchville local, Shaniah award so I was pretty ex- needed to make a choice be- become more confined than similar hobbies, instead of home near Kow Swamp. this with just a few clients Dye, has been announced cited that I got to that stage.” tween continuing her edu- she already was. “I praise going out to a workplace In 2019, horse training and and will expand if she feels as a semi-finalist in the When I called Shaniah, I cation, and her health and them immensely. With where I didn’t feel I could clinics were added to the she can do it justice. She is Small Business category of was expecting to chat about well-being. Her health came their support my business relate to people at that time. business, and with a dres- exploring the possibility of the 7News Young Achiever her business and the award, first. has grown. It pretty much That was pretty much how sage arena, round yard, ob- getting her horses certified Awards. The 22-year-old is but I discovered a backstory “I came home and I was came from me needing my Blue Poppy Equines started, stacle course, cross country as therapy animals so they amongst eight other small that needs to be told, and stuck in a bubble – I didn’t little safety bubble, want- it was my new opening into course, trail riding tracks can visit aged care facilities. business owners vying for with Shaniah’s permission, want to go out. I had a really ing to build my own confi- the world. I had to shut the and some agistment pad- Blue Poppy Equines is a finalist positions, with the it follows. bad mentality about putting dence from myself and from old door and start fresh. docks, her facilities are well now running full time. Sha- overall winner being an- Her business, Blue Poppy myself out there after that horses which were healing That was how I wanted to stocked. niah and her family are of nounced at a gala dinner in Equines, was established in experience,” said Shaniah. me. I thought, what better start it and I haven’t looked It was COVID-19 that saw course proud of her achieve- April. 2017 when Shaniah returned She proposed her business thing to do than start my back since. I truly have no the business expand in a ments and semi-finalist sta- Shaniah was shocked home from a short stint at idea to her parents, who own business where I can regrets; I think it was the different direction, but one tus. about her placing, saying, university. She had fallen were supportive, but had work with the animals that best decision I could have that Shaniah had toyed with, “Mum was really excited “I am really proud of myself into a very deep depression their concerns that Shaniah I love the most and be able made for myself.” having had discussions by it and Dad was blown The word, ‘depression’, about equine therapy with away by it, they are both put Shaniah into a negative Dolly’s Dream, a suicide super supportive. I think world. “That word, just that prevention group. She had I made my nan cry when one word, made me feel like been wanting to expand in I told her, and my mum’s I wasn’t good enough and this direction, she just didn’t parents were super excited, that there was something know how to implement it. there were hugs everywhere wrong with me. It took me Knowing that people were and a lot of excitement.” years to use that word, I struggling with their mental In her fourth year of busi- thought it was something health during COVID-19, ness and with family proud shameful. That was mainly she decided to use her busi- that she stuck with it despite because not many people ness to help people. It was her hardships, she is start- openly talked about it with time to branch out – just ing to see the benefits of the me when I was a young kid. earlier than expected. She business, not just financial- If I heard about depression did have her doubts though, ly, but in being able to help it was through a really bad as she explains. “I was on people. “It’s showing that story. Now, I’m proud of it. the fence about it, it’s a big all of my hard work is pay- Yes, I’ve had depression, it thing. Helping other people, ing off. We’re all just proud is an evil monster, but the having time to myself and that everything is coming fact that I’ve come back, getting a good work-life together for me now.” and I’ve come back stronger balance were my big issues Regardless of whether is just amazing to me. So, with it because of how high she progresses to the next I would much rather go out the demand was. round of the awards, Sha- and openly talk to you and “I’ve actually found it niah’s eyes are on her busi- other people about it so that has helped me too in be- ness and continuing to help others suffering with it can ing able to go out there and others during their time of say, ‘hey, you know what? talk to people I can relate need. Since she has opened It doesn’t control my life. to. I’m more approachable up about her depression and Look where Shaniah’s got in that manner too because experience, she is seeing a with it, so anyone can do I’m not just someone who’s change in people’s respons- it.’ That’s what I’m trying to coming in trying to make es. get across now instead of it them feel better when I “Now people really un- just being that dark, gloomy don’t have a clue how they derstand, and they go, ‘ac- subject that not many people actually feel. I can actually tually, no, she just found wanted to talk about.” relate; I can open up about herself the right track and Shaniah made halters and myself and what I’ve been opened herself back up to lead ropes to begin with and through. Then I get a really everything instead of keep- sold them in equine stores. good working relationship ing herself enclosed.’ So, A year in, she decided she with them. So, COVID-19 I’ve really benefited myself, would sell directly to the was sort of that little bit in that people actually really public. With queries about of a push, an opportunity understand me now, rather other products, jumps and to get it out there in small than just thinking I was a cavalletti sets were added amounts. Helping these peo- bit stubborn and closed off Shaniah Dye. to the range. Everything ple has been great for me.” from everyone.” 12 – Thursday, March 11, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge Bridge to Bridge This Weekend By Kirstin Nicholson The Gannawarra Shire Coun- The organisers of the AWMA cil 12.5km and Cohuna Auto Water Control Solutions 28th Electrical 21.1km (half mara- Cohuna Bridge to Bridge are thon distance) trail runs are re- looking forward to holding an cent additions to the event and event that the whole community are attracting entrants from can be a part of. Whether it is across the state. With people participating in an event, volun- having been ‘starved’ of events teering your time, or enjoying due to COVID-19, these events the atmosphere of the Event Vil- are particularly popular this lage, there is an opportunity for year. Both trail runs start at Dal- everyone to be involved. tons Bridge and wind their way Event Director, Jess Holgate, through the Gunbower State says, “the committee and I are Forest and Gunbower National so thrilled to be so close to our Park, before finishing at the 28th annual Bridge to Bridge town bridge. Participants are event. Despite COVID-19 lock- sure to be stunned by the beauty downs, road closures and loads of the forests, and may even spot of town works going on, this kangaroos, emus and koalas on amazing weekend is almost their run. here!” For the cyclists, the 25km and Each year the event raises 50km cycle events challenge money for the Cohuna District Hospital, with proceeds over riders to negotiate Island Road, the last two years funding two starting at the town bridge and dialysis chairs and an endosco- turning at Burkes Bridge. The py camera. This year, proceeds 25km cyclists complete one lap will go towards the theatre and with the 50km cyclists repeating along Island Road. For the litt- in by the deadline Saturday. Go hoping this will provide excite- ting with the Headspace team, recovery refurbishment project. the same route to complete two, lies who prefer two feet on the to www.bridgetobridge.org.au ment and relief for those who while the kids have their faces For those with a spring in their and both finishing at the town step, the H2H Digital 6.5km fun bridge. ground, there is the Mawson’s to register. thought they may miss out par- painted. run/walk offers an enjoyable Youngsters are catered for Mini-Miler, a 1.6km run/walk If you can’t make it to Cohuna, ticipating this year.” Jess concludes, “raising funds run/walk from Daltons Bridge, with the Riverine Herald 6.5km for children up to grade 6. Due the option of virtual runs/rides A ‘Lucky Duck’ competition for our local hospital, this event along Island Road into the town junior cycle, open to children up to the fish screen works occur- has been offered for the first is on offer with a $5 duck poten- is just one of the highlights our bridge where the finish line is to 14 years old. This event has ring in the creek, the course has time. Participating virtually tially earning you an attractive town puts on and we encour- located. This has traditionally also been a traditional favourite, been changed to the first oval. allows you to do your event at $100 prize. age everyone to grab a friend or been the most popular event, at- with cyclists starting out at Dal- With no entries taken on the your choice of location, while The event village in Apex Park family member, pick an event tracting multiple generations of tons Bridge and riding into the day, organisers strongly encour- still raising valuable funds for will keep you occupied munch- and join us in the fun. See you families to participate together. finish line at the town bridge, age everyone to get their entries the hospital. Jess says, “we are ing on a snag in bread or chat- there!” Cleaning up Australia By Kirstin Nicholson since the event began 30 they no longer had any- The roadside along the years ago. where to put rubbish. Cohuna-Koondrook Road Members of Cohuna Following the pick-up, is looking much cleaner Freemasons took part they spent several hours after Sunday morning’s in Clean Up Australia, sorting the rubbish, put- Clean Up Australia event. spending several hours ting what they could into St Mary’s students also picking up and sorting recycling bins and taking participated in the clean rubbish found alongside the rest to the tip. Alco- up, picking up rubbish at the road. holic beverage bottles and the recreation reserve, Gil- Cohuna Freemasons rule Park, Apex Park, Gar- cleaned both sides of the cans were the most com- den Park and the school road along a 1.1km section mon item collected. yard on Friday. of the Cohuna-Koondrook The Freemasons plan Clean Up Australia has Road, from the Koon- to participate in Clean become an annual event drook turn off. They filled Up Australia annually with over 18.3 million peo- two 7x4 trailers but were and welcome community ple cleaning up Australia forced to call it quits when members to join in.

Cohuna Freemasons members, Graeme Smith, Ray Crellin, Russell Sincock and Tony Rudland. St Mary’s student, Noah Mathers, cleans Gilrule Park. The Koondrook–Barham Bridge | Thursday, March 11, 2021 – 13 Leitchville Bowls Cohuna Social bowls was at- (2pts). lip Patterson with 60pts. 13 at 7.30pm. The an- names are required by tended by nine ladies on Val Dehne was defeated Third place: Som Pascoe, nual meeting will be on Monday, March 22 for Tuesday, March 2. There by M. Mooney 22/24. Carol Mitchell and Barb Tuesday, May 11 at 7pm. catering purposes. All were two teams that Jean Devitt defeated L. Williams (Kerang) 58pts. Nomination forms are members need to return played fours and the win- Bradley 37/7. Thanks to the Dye fam- available at the club, so their raffle books by the Golf Club ners were Jean Devitt, Congratulations to the ily for its sponsorship, put your nomination in if presentation night to Ken Bev Woods, Val Morris team who now plays in the ladies for a splendid you would like the club to Dehne or Graham Doug- The annual Gol- and Raylene Hore. Con- the preliminary final on afternoon tea, Graham keep going. A reminder las. fanza’s first round Cohuna Golf Club gratulations, ladies. Douglas for organising The Jakab Motors A/C March 10 at Leitchville. to all members that Ken was held at Cohuna Please note new start Good luck and good teams and to the green Dehne is standing down Triples Tournament is Wednesday Results Golf Club on Sat- time for Tuesday social bowling. keeper, Tony Cantwell as secretary and the club on Monday, March 15 March 3, 2021 urday. Congratula- bowls, arrive by 9.45am The Dye Brothers Tri- with Wally Fehring help- needs to find a replace- at 7pm. Entries to Roma Event: 4BBB v Sta- tions to all that were to start play at 10am. ples were played on Sun- ing. The raffle winners ment for the 21/22 bowls Opie, Graham Douglas bleford associated with the Next social day is Tues- day and the winning team were Ken Dehne, John season. or Ken Dehne. Midweek Sponsor: 3J’S Cof- day, March 9, 9.45am for was made up of Wally Dickens, Tony Bennett, The presentation night Consistency Breakfast way the course was fee Shack & Beer Gar- 10am start. Fehring, Trevor Hore and Ken Pay, John Pearson, will be on Friday, March Tournament A/C Fours presented. Paul has Midweek Bowls Divi- Jon Henty, being the only Greg Lang and Tye Irvine. 26 at 7pm at the Leitch- Wednesday, March 24 the course looking it’s den. Thank you. sion 2 results – semi-final three-game-winner out Thanks to members for ville Hotel. Please list at 8am, contact Yvonne best ever (so I am told Winners: Di Wool- March 3. of 20 teams with 74pts. this successful day. names on sheet on no- Dehne 0437 019 618 or by many a long stand- house (18) and Linda Leitchville defeated Co- Runner up: Ken Dehne, The next committee ticeboard or contact Ken Raylene Hore 0431 358 ing member)! I have Maloney (28) 40 pts. huna Gold 59 (6pts) to 31 Brian Bowles and Phil- meeting will be on April Dehne or Roma Opie as 382. a huge list of names Runners up: Marion to thank but I’ll try to Borneman (35) and condense! Thanks to those who assist- Sue Goldsworthy (20) ed in presenting the 38 pts c/b. course, helped in the NTP’s: 2nd Sandra COHUNA GOLF BOWLS CLUB bar, helped with ca- Griffiths, 2nd on 3rd tering both in and out- Linda Maloney, 8th side the club, assisted Viv Moylan and 11th Getting right down to Sutherland 17 d M. Sim- mentioned. The setting with tallying scores, Cathy Brodie. the business end of the monds 9, and R. Farrant and provision facilities preparing cards, dec- Next week: Stroke season now and, with 15 d M. McLoughlan for players and specta- Pennant Teams orating the club and and Monthly Medal. two sides progressing 11. In the second four tors alike was a credit to Saturday, March 13, 2021 to the members who to their respective grand matches K. Hocking 25 their club and will be a (Skipper, Third, Second, Lead) provided their carts Book duty: Di Wool- finals, there is an air of d M. Appleby 6 and D. hard act to follow. Division 1 Vs Kerang at Cohuna Golf for hire. house and Marg Win- anticipation around the Turnour 14 d. A. Cooke Our Whites played their H. Keely (S) R. Fletcher I. Coates C. Whittaker On to some club re- ship. club. 12. K. Robinson de- game in two halves, with J. Hammond C. Barton R. Eckhardt F. Trezise sults and for those that Saturday: Golfanza First things first, and feated G. Bowles in the Peter Bibby skipping J. McGillivray J. Keely G. Easton M. Carmody didn’t realise, Sunday Sunday: Stableford our Tuesday ladies pickup game. Prelimi- out to a huge lead early, Manager I. Coates March 7th was Valen- Monday: Par enjoyed the kinder nary final matches this whilst Yvonne Eckhardt Division 2 White Vs Barham Blue at Cohuna Golf tine’s Day at CGC be- Great weather for weather conditions for week will involve M. and Bruce Morrison Y. Eckhardt (S) P. Quinn J. Brown A. Dunne cause Gary Valentine golf today. Playing in their games with Linda, Simmonds and R. Far- were struggling to have P. Bibby (S) Z. Mitchell G. Free W. Waters recorded a PB with 75 the 4B event were 24 Cheryle, Elizabeth and rant, also M. Appleby an impact on their op- B. Morrison L. Sutherland D. Keely M. Appleby off the bat to record June winners on the versus D. Turnour. Tro- ponents. Overall scores Emergency D. Easton D. Peace 41 points. Runner up ladies. We welcomed day. In the Hundred Up phies on the night went were locked together, Manager Y. Eckhardt was Graeme Appleby Sue Goldsworthy, a matches played concur- to K. Hocking, K. Currie as late in the day Peter’s with 36 and a host on visitor from Robinvale. rently, Irene and Mary and Y. Eckhardt. lead was dramatically 35 including David Hope you enjoyed our have made the final after With Division One reduced. Bruce and Sutherland, Des Keely and parking supervisors Fotheringham, Bren- course, Sue. two very close encoun- already assured of a team rallied, however, and Mal Appleby. all needed during the ton Smyth and Peter ters. This event will be grand final berth, all to finish very strongly, A big thank you to As we are hosting the day. Toogood. NTP’s went concluded his week. eyes were on Golf White up by ten, whilst Yvonne final, and have 26 mem- anyone who helped Good luck to all play- to Graeme Appleby, Wednesday night as they lined up against clawed back her deficit bers involved in playing, over the last few days ers and may our club- Gary Valentine, Peter bowlers were out in Barham Green. Kerang to eight. Four shots was all offers of assistance Toogood and Scott to get the course force for the first of their Golf was the venue, and the final margin, with the will be really appreci- house be a happy and Carmichael. For the ship-shape for the finals, with results in their excellent presenta- Bower vouchers going ated, with score-board lively venue by day’s Ladies, Viv Moylan Golfanza on Saturday. the top four seeing L. tion of the day must be the way of Bruce, Lee attendants, raffle sellers end. had 38 points from Any member not Cindy McMillan with playing in the Golfan- 37. za is welcome to play Monday saw a sprin- at Barham on Satur- kling of players and day in their competi- it was young Coo- tion. Please ring the Where, oh Where? per Carmichael with COHUNA BOWLS the best score of +2. clubhouse to arrange NTP’s went to Brenton a time. Comp fees to Smyth, John Resnick be paid. Division One Midweek Bowls into the grand and Scott Carmichael. Good golfing. final with a 19 shot against Kerang.

On a sad note, all the other two rinks, but Cohuna bowlers wore in the end got defeated black arm bands for by 11 shots. Pam Crichton, one of Our Division Two Co- our bowlers who lost huna Gold came up her battle with a severe against Leitchville and illness. Our sympathy the Leitchville team to John and family. was too good on the Division One played day. Marg Mooney had Kerang and had two a great game against V. wins and one loss. Dehne and got up by Rhonda Ballard’s rink two shots. Lois Brad- was in top form with a ley came up against 23-shot win against R. a strong rink and was Gilbert. The last five beaten by a few shots. rinks scored 15 shots However, three bowlers to put out any chance who just started play- of Kerang coming back. ing will benefit playing Next rink that won in the finals. was Mary Meridith President Bryan Main against C. Pay, who would like to thank saluted the judge by all who attended the seven shots and was in working bee to get front all day. Margaret everything looking in Reade had a big battle top condition. Also against one of the best to Rosemary, Bernie, female bowlers, Helen Jeff, and Des, who did McBain. They kept the scoreboards, well Where in Cohuna is this location? picking up ends to help done. Answer for March 4: Front of ANZ Bank 14 – Thursday, March 11, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge COHUNA LAWN TENNIS Ready to Roar The Macorna Tigers’ A time to prepare and plan Grade side are roaring for for the pre-season. March 6, 2021 Sh Sajeev 3 vs V. McGillivray 6 a season of netball. After “The group is coming This was our last home and away round for the sea- Doubles a year out of the game son and with some great conditions we headed down C. Lacy & L. Farrell 6 vs Y. Jones & M. McGillivray 2 together beautifully; ev- the highway to Gunbower. In the seniors, things ran due to the pandemic, the Sa Sajeev & Sh Sajeev 6 vs A. McGillivray & V. McGil- Tigers return under the eryone is super excited smoothly; whilst in the juniors, both managed close livray 0 wins against the two Gunbower teams. leadership of A Grade for a season this year. C. Lacy & Sa Sajeev 4 vs Y. Jones & A. McGillivray 6 Club Championships coach, Tiff Bartram, in L. Farrell & Sh Sajeev 4 vs M. McGillivray & V. McGil- Our new players bring Our annual Club Championships will be held on March what the club expects to livray 6 us a mixture of young 21 at the Cohuna courts at 3pm. This will be followed be a strong season. soon,” she said. and old, experienced by presentations and barbecue tea. “We’ve had a fantastic “We will be working Development Squad and Hotshots Round 16 – Juniors Cohuna Blue vs Gunbower Red turnout,” Bartram said. on a range of activities and up and coming tal- The coaching programs will wind up on Saturday, Cohuna Blue headed to Gunbower and had some re- “People who have been aimed to build teamwork ent, and with what the March 13, with some small presentations to follow. ally interesting matches. The singles matches went around the club for a long like yoga and an amaz- Twilight three sets to one in favour of Cohuna with a four-game club already has in some The post-Christmas competition will wind up on March time have never seen the lead. Similar to last week, the doubles wound up with ing race, but we are also up-and-coming talent 23. We have seen some great sets played out on Tues- numbers we have had on scores even; resulting in just the four games claimed looking at our goals and like Hannah Dee, we are day nights over the summer. A big thank you to Mary the court. in the singles matches the difference. Well done to expectations for the year who has been organising and coordinating the twilight “After the year off, pumped to get out there Zephan Hensley for winning all his sets. All the best for and where we see our- program this year. there was always concern and be competitive.” Round 16 – Seniors (Cohuna Vs Gunbower) the semi-finals next week kids. selves going as a group. numbers would be down, Cohuna Seniors played away for the second week in Singles We secured all our senior Macorna opens its sea- so to have such a strong a row. Up against Gunbower this week the men’s sets Ze Hensley 6 vs L. Garner 3 coaches again nice and son on April 17 against turnout is fantastic for went one set to two in favour of Gunbower, with Cohu- T. Lacy 6 vs E. Kingma 5 early and have had lots of Hay. na only dropping two games. The ladies took all three our club.” R. van der Zande 6 vs A. Garner 1 sets with 18 games banked. Moving into the mixed, The club has added Za Hensley 1 vs N. Fountain 6 Cohuna held all three sets and banked a further 14 some new guns to the Doubles games. Up by 30 games; seven sets to two, Cohuna line-up, with defensive Ze Hensley & T. Lacy 6 vs L. Garner & E. Kingma 1 will take some momentum into next week after a big duo, Sammi Drover and win. R. van der Zande & Za Hensley 3 vs A. Garner & N. Laura Bennie, joining Men’s Fountain 6 from Leitchville/Gun- H. Cleave & J. Hensley 8 vs S. Kingma & S. Lumsden 3 Ze Hensley & R. van der Zande 6 vs L. Garner & A. bower. “We’ve also add- H. Cleave & P. Lacy 3 vs S. Kingma & X. McGillivray 8 Garner 5 J. Hensley & P. Lacy 6 vs S. Lumsden & X. McGillivray 8 ed some explosive goal- T. Lacy & Za Hensley 3 vs E. Kingma & N. Fountain 6 ers in Jasmine Williams Women’s and Madi Purvis from Next Week – Teams Semi-finals S. Barker & M. Rodwell 8 vs M. Kingma & A. Kingma 3 the Bombers as well,” WAKOOL SHOW All teams will play at Kerang on Saturday, note the ear- S. Barker & L. Lacy 8 vs M. Kingma & A. Hore 1 Bartram said. M. Rodwell & L. Lacy 8 vs A. Kingma & A. Hore 2 ly start time for finals. All the best for all teams playing Kara Farrell rejoins Mixed on Saturday, happy hitting! Friday, March 12, 2021 from Pyramid Hill, while H. Cleave & S. Barker 8 vs S. Kingma & M. Kingma 4 Division 1 – Seniors Cohuna v Murrabit (at Kerang) Renee Deason and Sam Live Band – Endangered Species J. Hensley & M. Rodwell 8 vs S. Lumsden & A. Kingma 1pm start Smith join the club af- 2 Harrison Cleave, Jason Hensley and Darren Gately. Ginger Lowry Classic – Speed Shear Relay P. Lacy & L. Lacy 8 vs X. McGillivray & A. Hore 4 ter moving to the area. Emergency: Paul Lacy. Crafty tall defender, Erin Wine Tasting – Restdown Wines Mary Rodwell, Shirlene Barker and Leah Lacy. Round 16 – Juniors Cohuna Gold vs Gunbower Blue Delahunty, will also add Car Boot Sale Juniors – Cohuna Gold v Kerang (at TBC) 1pm start Cohuna Gold played Gunbower Blue at Cohuna this to the side, fresh from week winding up the round claiming victory by sev- Cooper Lacy, Sarosh Sajeev, Lachlan Farrell and Sha- Man vs Horse vs Horsepower Echuca United’s 2019 A en games. The singles played out two sets to two in ron Sajeev. Lego Building Competition favour of Cohuna by just one game. Moving into the Emergency: Angela Warren. grade Murray League doubles matches; these also went two sets to two; Duty: Farrell family. premiership team. Bar & Canteen With the strong num- however, Cohuna managed a further six games result- Juniors – Cohuna Blue v Gunbower Red (at TBC) 1pm Novelties ing in the seven-game win. Well done kids and all the start bers on court during the best for the finals next week. All pavilion events will be held and judged on Zephan Hensley, Taylor Lacy, Broden Wishart and Zoe pre-season, Bartram said Singles the squad is now look- Friday, March 12. C. Lacy 3 vs Y. Jones 6 Pollock. ing to strengthen their Pavilion open for viewing from 6pm L. Farrell 6 vs M. McGillivray 1 Emergency: Zara Hensley and Ryder van der Zande. Sa Sajeev 6 vs A. McGillivray 4 Duty: Hensley/Lacy family. bond for the new season. Proudly Sponsored By “We’re holding a bond- Murray River Council & Yambinya Feedlot ing day for the squad

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It wasFINALS a weekend of finals cricket for CRICKET the Northern District Cricket Associa- tion. 2021 will be the last time 'A' Grade division will be played for the Asso- ciation, with clubs electing to leave the Association to join with either Echuca/ Moama or Swan Hill leagues. At the end of the regular B Grade sea- son, Leitchville/Gunbower was on top of the ladder with 122.46 points. Non- descripts was in second with 106.36 points, Barham/Koondrook third with 91.38, Kerang fourth with 86.68, Wan- della Warriors fifth with 76.58 points and Wandella sixth with 68.32 points. Cohuna United took the wooden spoon with 37.95 points. Saturday, March 6, B Grade’s elimi- nation final was held at Koondrook Recreation Reserve. Barham/Koon- drook batted first and scored 145 from 40 overs with four out. Kerang batted second, all out for 105, Barham/Koon- drook winning by 40 runs. Barham/Koondrook top batsman BJ Watts 53 runs from 47 balls, not out. Kerang bowling, R. Keighran eight overs, one maiden, 18 runs, one wicket. DW Hogg eight overs, two maidens, 17 runs, one wicket. T. Schmidt eight overs, two maidens, 19 runs, one wick- et. Fielding, R. Keighran one catch. T. Schmidt, J. Roberts one run out. Kerang's top batsman, DW Hogg, scored 29 runs from 75 balls before be- ing run out by M. McConnell. Barham/Koondrook bowling, BJ Watts five overs four balls, two maid- ens, ten runs, two wickets. D. Bibby A Grade W. Lolicato hitting a boundary for Barham/Koondrook. five overs, two maidens, five runs, two wickets. T. Uyanage six overs, 18 runs, one wicket. N. O'Toole, seven overs, liams scored 28 runs, from 36 balls, not spoon with 57.81 points. nail biter Wandella (9-184) Vs Leitch- of 31 degrees. Wandella (9/178) Vs Bar- 34 runs, one wicket. M. McConnell six out. B Grade grand final Saturday Leitch- ville/Gunbower (9-186), with Leitch- ham/Koondrook (7/182), winning by overs, one maiden, 17 runs, two wick- Barham/Koondrook bowling, D. Bib- ville/Gunbower Vs Nondescripts at ville/Gunbower winning by two runs four runs. ets. by seven overs, 13 runs and one wicket. Leitchville Recreation Reserve. and gaining a place in the grand final. Starting the innings as the second Barham/Koondrook single catches N. N. O'Toole eight overs, one maiden, 20 In the A Grade, the elimination final Wandella top batsman G. Dickson 83 batsman, CB Akurigoda had a slow O'Toole, JJ Valence, J. Barrington and runs and two wickets. In the fielding, J. was held on Saturday, March 6 at Co- runs from 82 ball, before being caught start breaking a bat. After requesting MJ Turvey. Run outs, M. McConnell Barrington had one catch and CJ Storm huna Recreation Reserve, Nondescripts by J. Hawken bowled by L. Keath. a replacement, CB Akurigoda made 41 one and BJ Watts two. two catches. (141) Vs Barham/Koondrook (9/178). Leitchville/Gunbower bowling, L. runs from 34 deliveries before being Barham/Koondrook top batsman J. Barham/Koondrook won by 37 runs. Keath nine overs, two maidens, 33 The B Grade quarter final was also caught by Ph Moore from a P. Moore Barrington scored 35 runs from 38 Nondescripts top batsman W. O'Shea runs, one wicket. A. Keath four overs, played on Saturday, March 6 at Leitch- ball. balls before being caught by A. Moor- scored 34 runs from 76 balls before be- 32 runs, one wicket. J. Keath nine overs ville Recreation Reserve. Leitchville/ Wandella's B. McKnight bowled six house from J. Wilson's ball bowled. ing caught by W. Lolicato from a ball and one ball, one maiden, 22 runs, two Gunbower hosted Nondescripts. overs of pace, 26 runs and one wicket. Nondescripts bowling, J. Mathers bowled by T. Guerra. wickets. S. Tatt nine overs, three maid- Leitchville/Gunbower (3/101) Vs Non- D. Higgs bowled nine overs of spin, two descripts (99) with Leitchville/Gun- eight overs, one maiden, 26 runs, and Barham/Koondrook bowling CB ens, 27 runs, two wickets. J. Wilson- maidens, 30 runs, and three wickets. R. bower winning by seven wickets. one wicket. J. Wilson seven overs, one Akurugoda nine overs, two maidens, 31 Keir 2 overs, 12 runs, one wicket. Oliver nine overs of spin, two maidens, Leitchville/Gunbower top batsman, maiden, 39 runs and one wicket. MJ runs, and one wicket. M. O'Neill four Leitchville/Gunbower fielding, sin- 22 runs, and one wicket. P. Moore nine S. Lucas scored 30 runs before being Treacy eight overs, four maidens, 12 overs, three balls, 17 runs, and three gle catch A. Keath, J. McEwen, and J. caught by S. Spring bowled MJ Treacy. runs, and one wicket. S. Spring eight wickets. T. Guerra eight overs, four Hawken. J. Keath one catch, one run overs of pace, one maiden, 44 runs, Best Nondescripts bowler, J. Mathers overs, three maidens, 13 runs and five maidens, 11 runs, and two wickets. J. out. J. Lunghusen two catches. L. Ke- and one wicket. Ph Moore three overs, eight overs, three maidens, six runs, wickets. JS Palmer two overs, 16 runs Hall eight overs, one maiden, 31 runs, ath one run out. one maiden, nine runs, and one wicket. two wickets. and one wicket. L. Douglas, five balls, and two wickets. D. Cooper four overs, Leitchville/Gunbower top batsman J. Fielding, single catches P. Moore, Ph Nondescripts top batsmen, J. Mathers seven runs, and one wicket. Nonde- 15 runs, and two wickets. Single catch- Lunghusen 48 runs from 46 deliver- Moore and R. Oliver. M. Runciman two scored 27 runs before being bowled scripts catches R. Williams, J. Mathers es T. Millard, M. Baldissera and W. Lo- ies before being bowled by R. Barnes catches. A. Windridge, and A. Thompson also and A. Moorhouse. licato. L. Laursen had two catches and (2/67). Opening Wandella batsman M. Run- scored 27 runs before being caught by J. Mathers eight overs, one maiden, CB Akurugoda three catches. Wandella bowling P. Moore ten overs, ciman made 74 runs from 122 deliver- K. Brereton from a ball bowled by Z. 26 runs, and one wicket. J. Wilson Barham/Koondrook top batsmen W. two maidens, 34 runs, one wicket. R. ies, was bowled by W. Lolicato (4/150). Ellwood. seven overs, one maiden, 39 runs and Lolicato scored 31 runs from 47 balls Barnes nine overs, one maiden, 29 W. Lolicato bowled nine overs of pace, Nondescripts bowlers, Z. Ellwood, one wicket. MJ Treacy eight overs, four before being caught by W. O'Shea by a runs, five wickets. D. Higgs nine overs, 40 runs, and three wickets. CB Akuru- six overs, three balls, two maidens, maidens, 12 runs, one wicket. S. Spring ball bowled by S. O'Shea. M. O'Neill 43 runs, one wicket. Ph Moore five goda bowled right overs and one ball eight overs, three maidens, 13 runs, five scored 31 runs, not out. overs, one maiden, 16 runs, one wicket. 18 runs, and three wickets. T. Gelletly of pace, one maiden, 25 runs, and one wickets. JS Palmer two overs, 16 runs Nondescripts bowling L. Holmes nine R. Oliver nine overs, one maiden, 45 seven overs, one maiden, 13 runs, and wicket. M. O'Neill bowled nine overs one wicket. A. Windridge eight overs, and one wicket. L. Douglas five balls, overs, two maidens, 33 runs, and two runs, one wicket. of spin, two maidens, 28 runs, and one 18 runs and four wickets. M. Fergusson seven runs and one wicket. Catches wickets. R. Bradley nine overs, 57 runs, Wandella fielding, single catches R. wicket. D. Lolicato bowled seven overs three overs, one maiden, seven runs and R. Williams, J. Mathers and A. Moor- and one wicket. S. O'Shea nine overs, Oliver, G. Dickson and M. Runciman. of spin, two maidens, 18 runs, and two two wickets. house. one maiden, 24 runs, and one wicket. P. Moore two catches. The B Grade preliminary final was Wandella ended the regular A Grade W. Thrum nine overs, three maidens, Advancing from the elimination fi- wickets. Fielding, J. Wishart one catch held on Sunday, March 7 at Cohuna season on top of the Cohuna Sports Store 14 runs, and one wicket. K. Ellery six nal, Barham/Koondrook met Wandella, and one run out. D. Cooper one catch Recreation Reserve between the Non- Ladder with 102.46 points. Leitchville/ overs, 32 runs, and four wickets. Single who had lost the qualifying final on and CB Akurugoda one run out. descripts (4/130) and Barham/Koon- Gunbower second with 96.92 points, catches, W. O'Shea and S. O'Shea. W. Sunday for the preliminary final at Cohuna Sports Store A Grade Grand drook (129). Nondescripts won by six Nondescripts third on 76.78 points, Thrum two catches. Kerang on Sunday afternoon. Barham/ Final Sunday, March 14, Leitchville/ wickets. Barham/Koondrook fourth with 70.66 The qualifying final was held on Sat- Koondrook won the toss and elected to Gunbower Vs Barham/Koondrook at Nondescripts top batsman R. Wil- points. Cohuna United took the wooden urday, March 6 at Riverside Park, in a bat in the partly cloudy and light winds Gunbower Recreation Reserve. 16 – Thursday, March 11, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge Classifieds

PUBLIC NOTICE CLASSIFIEDS Death Notice Phone: 5453 2057 [email protected] NOTICE OF RABBIT BAITING COUGHLAN – Kevin PROGRAM: MOULAMEIN Joseph 02/11/1940 - 27/02/2021 RACECOURSE Beloved husband of Valerie (dec. 01/06/2020) Residents are advised that Council will be baiting Loving father & father-in- rabbits at the Moulamein Racecourse. law of Jimiece, Paula & The baiting Program will run from Monday 15 Aaron. March through to Monday 3 May. Fox and Rabbit Baiting Program Grandpa to Michael & The program will be managed in accordance with As part of a wider Local Land Services managed Niamh. Cherished brother, the Pesticide Control (Pindone Products) Order baiting program, Forestry Corporation will be uncle and friend to many. 2010 and aims to protect native flora and reduce carrying out a 1080 baiting and ejector program You are loved and will be the amount of damage to grassed areas, racetrack on three key sandhills, along the private property LIONS EASTER greatly missed. and surrounding buildings and assets. boundary/State Forest boundary and adjacent to Kevin passed at home with Carrots baited with Pindone will be placed at the selected main roads from 3 February 2021 to family present on Tralee farm 31 March 2021. racecourse during the afternoons of the above MARDI GRAS Morawa, WA as he wished. dates. Any uneaten Pindone will be removed the 1080 baiting will occur along the boundary of Rest In Peace following mornings. Campbells Island, Perricoota and Koondrook State Where? Riverside Park This pesticide is lethal to dogs and cats and if Forests, on Horseshoe, Boysons and Big Bonum When? Saturday 3rd April (Easter Saturday) consumed can cause illness to humans. Contact sandhills as well as adjacent to selected roads in Time? 4.00pm till dark these areas, including River Road and the main your local vet or seek medical advice in the case of What’s on? Lots of activities and fun. BBQ, suspected poisoning. access tracks to popular campsites in these forests. Jumping Castle, Snow Cones, Fairy Floss, Singing Pindone has an antidote (vitamin K1) and is safer to Signage will be erected at all main entrances and use in closer settled areas. campsites, as well as other strategic locations to and Music, Stalls Car Boot Sale, Show and Shine, Please follow directions of on-site notification signs advise people of the presence of the baits. Easter eggs, Spinning Wheel and more. MANNERS (Nee: or contact Council’s Biosecurity Team on 1300 087 Adjoining property holders and visitors to the forest Windridge) – 004 for more details. are advised to be aware of the presence of the baits Norma Jean and keep all animals under close supervision during TERRY DODDS 8/12/1928 - 6/3/2021 this time. Children should also be closely supervised Loved Wife of Vin (dec.) CEO during this time. Loved Mother and Mother in Law of Kelvin and Linley, Please contact Andrew McCurdy, District Manager, ATTENTION: Aiden and Marie, Paul and on 0428 288 618 should you require any further For further information contact council on 1300 087 004 Teresa, Shane and Rohan. or visit www.murrayriver.nsw.gov.au information regarding this program. BLZ_LP2143R Loved Grandmother of 11 ANYONE WITH AN Grandchildren and 16 Great INTEREST IN THE Grandchildren. WAKOOL RIVER Wakool River Association AGM

To be held on NEWELL – Kevin Monday 15th March Andrew cluBarham 08/06/1949 - 10/03/2021 Starting at 7pm Passed peacefully surrounded by family at Special guest speakers Kerang District Hospital. All welcome A true gentleman and devoted husband, father, brother, Pop, father-in-law and mate. Rest in Peace. AUCTIONS PLUS Mary, Andrew, Rebecca, Olivia, Damien, Sarah, Luke CLEARING SALE & extended family. ONLINE AUCTION CATALOGUE, FARM MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT AND COLLECTABLES Funeral Notice A/C P & P. GOUDIE Sale opening: 9 March 2021 Sale closing: Timer will begin Friday March 12, 2021 @ 1pm. NEWELL This will be a 60 second timer and auction will conclude when A graveside funeral service reaches zero. for Mr Kevin Andrew PROPERTY: “KANOWNA ESTATE” Newell will be held at the 317 LILFORD LANE, BARHAM Barham Lawn Cemetery Ultrashift cx 95 Mccormick, Ford 6600, antique machinery, an- on Wednesday 17th March tiques, brick-a-brack, scrap, garden ornaments, household goods. commencing at 2pm. Payment terms: cash, card, D/D - prior to pickup arrangements.

Ph: Phil Goudie 0458 985 113 Lauren Polkinghorne 0437 176 322 INSPECTION TIMES MANNERS (Nee: Today, Thursday, March 11, 2021 between 12-3pm Windridge) A graveside funeral service for Mrs Norma Jean Manners will be held at the Barham Lawn Cemetery on Friday March 12, commencing at 2 PM. BARHAM | KOONDROOK | COHUNA KERANG | MURRABIT | MOULAMEIN The Koondrook–Barham Bridge | Thursday, March 11, 2021 – 17 Rules for Life By Bruce Stewart Creator gave us rules and in- • Keep God’s special day I remember when my wife and structions to live by for our • Honour your parents I, and son, Paul, completed one wellbeing and safety. Some of • No murder of the most spectacular short these rules are summarised in • No immorality walks in the world. The walk the ‘Ten Commandments’. Our • No stealing was around 4km return. The post modernistic society tends • No lying destination was the Franz Josef to reject absolute rules like these • No wrong desires Glacier located on the South but in fact they are the bedrock Jesus’ summary of the Ten Island of New Zealand. Elsie of western civilisation. They Commandments is – “Love the Moreton wrote of the Franz Jo- are the foundation on which our Lord your God with all your sef Glacier in 1929. “Nowhere entire judicial and law system heart and with all your soul and else on earth may you see riv- has been built. Why did God with all your mind and with all ers of ice plunging down from a give the Ten Commandments? your strength. The second is world of snow into sub-tropical He gave them, not to hurt us, this: ‘Love your neighbour as forests… like a storm-tossed but to help us. Not to hamper yourself,” Mark 12:30,31. Two sea that has swept away its bar- us, but to release us. Not to pun- simple principles: Love God and riers and poured down onto ish us, but to protect us. When I love others. These rules are to dry land.” The walk is short, tell a child, “Don’t touch the hot be taught to each new genera- The Franz Josef glacier (top, middle, left) flows down at the rate of half a metre a day. Huge amounts of scree spectacular and potentially formed by the corrosive effects of ice moving over rock litters the landscape around the walking track. stove!” am I doing that for their tion of people. Listen carefully dangerous. We were reminded good? Yes! to instructions and warnings regularly of rules to be obeyed on the track!’ Flooding – rain ern Alps to deep into the lush falls falling from vast moun- Our Creator provides us with from earthly authorities and to mitigate the risk. What were can cause streams to rise rapidly rainforest of Westland’s Na- tains above. One’s eyes feast on instructions and rules contrib- especially listen to instruction some of the rules? with little warning. All these tional Park. The glacier moves marvellous sights and cameras uting to a well-functioning and warnings from Jesus – and ‘Stay behind the barriers,’ society. The “Ten Command- heed them for our earthly and instructions and warnings were at approximately half a metre a are busy. All the time, however, ‘Keep to the track.’ Why? We ments” are outlined in Exodus eternal benefit. Having caring for our safety and benefit. day and this helps create spec- one must be aware of the terrain were told that ice falls – ice 20:1-17 and are summarised and respectful relationships blocks larger than a campervan The Franz Josef Glacier is in- tacular features like ice caves, and stick to the track and obey thus: with those around us is vital for fall from the glacier daily. Rock deed a spectacular place with tunnels, seracs and crevasses. the rules for the safety and well- • God first (Jesus first) our own wellbeing and having a fall – rocks fall from the glacier the glacier descending from Beside the track leading to the being of all concerned. • No idols more healthy society and peace- and valley walls regularly. ‘Stay its origins high in the South- glacier are spectacular water- Thousands of years ago our • Respect God’s name ful world. ‘Graciousness’ By Rosemary McCormick you put on a fan; I can gracious. I want to be like is generous in his love, nately, he doesn’t merely Graciousness… the art smell onions?!” “Give us that. Growing older grace- slow to anger, quick to give us his example, he ANGLICAN CHURCH of becoming gracious… some take-away containers fully, extending grace, forgive. If I remember I’ve also gives us his power, oh dear! Grace, an offer so we can feed our dog!” being kind. This young received grace from him, his practical help, his abil- FRIDAY MARCH 12 of undeserved kindness, a “Make our cappuccino brother in the café asks his then I can freely give it ity, simply for the asking. 9.30am Murray Haven Holy Communion. certain generosity of spirit. with chocolate please.” question, and I find I need away. I think I need my life Now, that’s amazing grace! SATURDAY MARCH 13 It seems that the hospital- “This vegetable omelet to take a deep breath. I try to be a like a grace bank, Okay, now, in the interests 8.30am MENS BREAKFAST ity business, by definition has too many vegetables.” to really listen, encourage continually receiving of honesty and balance, an- Riverside Park Barham. even, gives many, many “You didn’t tell me the him, thank him, tell him heavenly grace deposits, other late customer has just SUNDAY MARCH 14 - what a blessing he is to his and then when I need a fast commented on how much opportunities to be gra- chicken and bacon pie had MOTHERING SUNDAY cious. To extend grace. friends as they study to- transaction, out will come she enjoyed her coffee to- bacon in it! I don’t eat ba- ST JOHNS: 10am Morning Prayer with gether. Practicing grace. I some graciousness! Yes, I day, and someone else has Just today, for example, I con.” Mmmm… a typical Jeanette Walker need to get a grip, a grip on know, I’ve written on this ordered lasagna because spent some time ‘plating’ day in a café I guess, and ST MARTINS: 10.30am Holy Communion grace that is. After all, my topic before, I’m sorry, I’m her friend said it’s so deli- our lovely fresh straw- I’m thinking about how ST BARNABAS: 9am Morning Prayer. berry cake for a couple much I’m lacking in grace. gracious God continues to such a slow learner. cious and everyone else is WEDNESDAY MARCH 17 of customers. A gener- As I sit to write this article, give me nothing but kind- Graciousness, a lifestyle, loving it. I’m feeling quite 4pm - Choir Practice ous slice, served warm, another customer comes ness, goodness, patience, patterned after Jesus, gracious now… gracious- 5pm - Evening Prayer / Communion lightly dusted with icing over for a chat, he has a peace, and gentleness. He grace in person. Fortu- ness… 7pm - Parish Council Meeting @ Ruths. sugar, topped with fresh ‘deep theological’ question strawberry slices and a to ask me! Help! Exactly • Enquiries Fr Neale: 0497 359 576 sprig of mint picked from where did grace go? Gra------our garden, with a side ciousness… BARHAM – WAKOOL UNITING PARISH of whipped, pure cream. One old lady we have SUNDAY, MARCH 14 Feeling pleased with my- met, a foreigner, has lived Anglican Parish News Barham – 10am –L. & J. McKindlay. self (!) away to the table here in Nepal for more than By Ruth Arthur What a mammoth effort, Congratula- Moulamein – In recess. it goes… their response, forty years, neat grey hair Well Easter is fast approaching and it tions and a huge thank you. Wakool – 10:30am - Comb. with Anglicans. “Oh Bahini, this slice of in a bun, elegant clothes, makes me think of this verse from “How We have commenced pulling down the cake is much too large.” an air of patience, kind- Great Thou Art” old hall, an expense that we were hoping • Enquiries: L. & J. McKindlay 5884 Sigh… “This coffee is too ness and gentleness sur- “But when I think that God, his son, to avoid but unfortunately the hall had to 2130 cool, please re-heat.” “Can rounds her. Her speech is not sparing, sent him to die - I scarce can go. Because the building contained as- C.C. = Children’s Church. SMT = Shared Ministry take it in that on the cross, our burden bestos it required an experienced person Team. gladly bearing, he bled and died to take to do the job. It’s a little bit sad to see away our sin”. the old girl go but we were left with little ------What a massive sacrifice Jesus made choice. We are still receiving donations KOONDROOK – BARHAM BAPTIST CHURCH Lions Bingo for us, one wonders given another chance towards the new hall and many thanks SUNDAY 10AM would he do that again. to those that have already contributed. It 50 MELLOOL ST, BARHAM. Our AGM was held after Sunday ser- can be a terrific way to have your loved Enquiries: Rev Ross Barnes – 54530 Another good roll up, 31 bingo players in total. On be- vice and was well attended. My first family member remembered well into half of the Lions club, thanks to all the players for making aim as Priest’s Warden is to shorten Fr. the future. ------bingo such a good night. The numbers allow us to give Neale’s reports and sermons to a couple Choir and evening prayer are both back BARHAM CATHOLIC CHURCH bigger prizes and make a bit extra for the things we do. of chapters not an entire novel. I don’t in full swing. The choir will be front and Daily Mass: 9 am - Barham Presbytery chapel. Neither the wildcard or game 20 jackpots went off mak- give myself much chance but I won’t centre for the Easter Sunday Service. SUNDAY MASS: ing them $1,000 in 56 calls and $80 in 53 calls. The game shirk at the challenge. Thanks to all those If you haven’t heard our fabulous choir Wakool: 8.30 am. 30 jackpot of $80 was shared by H. Lavery and E. Cam- that put up their hands or were drafted to I welcome you to come along and treat boure. contribute to Parish Council. Especially your ears to some lovelv harmonies from Barham: 10:30am. Roster for Wednesday, March 17: R. Daws, P. Lloyd, B. Leanne who has taken on the Treasurer’s our Fijian ladies Una and Etta. Thev sing Moulamein: every second week at 5:30pm. Brookes and J. Griffin. roll for the twenty sixth year in a row. like angels. Phone Fr Stan: 0413 311 598 18 – Thursday, March 11, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge Barham Golf Club Weekly Roundup

Ladies’ Events: Overall: Kyra Laughlin (26) with a points on the countback from John Doug McKnight won the Pro Pin. also with a score of 36 points. Wednesday, March 3 was a La- fantastic 41 points and winner of Brunt (10) also with 37 points. Saturday, March 6 was a Sta- Div. 2: Bas De Bondt (17) with a dies 2 Person Ambrose. the Stevens Cup, runner up was Div. 2: John Ficken (15) with a bleford event, being the Hudson terrific 41 points, runner up was Winners on the day were: 1st Ker- Sue Thompson (27) also with a score of 36 points and runner up Cup, and the weather could not be Cam Morrison (13) with a score of rie James and Di Dominguz, 2nd great score of 38 points. Ball run- was Bruce Venn (18) with a close more perfect for a great turnout of 39 points. David Adam and the Hudson Cup Kath Mathers and Sue Richmond. down went to 31 points. 35 points. players. Div. 3: Daniel Klimeck (21) with a was won by Bas De Bondt. Liz Storm won the day’s Pro Pin. Men’s Events: Div. 3: Graeme McDougall (23) The winners on the day were as score of 36 points, runner up was Saturday, March 6 was a Ladies Thursday, March 4 was the Men’s with a fantastic 41 points, run- follows: Russell Taylor (22) with a score of Sunday’s event was the middle Stableford event, the Stevens Stableford. The winners on the day ner up was Neil Dutton (30) with a Div. 1: Doug McKnight (5) with 35 points. round of the Golfanza tournament, Cup, played on a perfect Autumn were as follows: score of 37 points. a score of 36 points on the count The ball rundown went to 31 results will be in next week’s round day. The winners on the day were: Div. 1: Paul Robinson (1) with 37 The ball rundown went to 33. back from Scott Thompson (10) points. The Pro Pin was won by up.

Northern District Lawn Barham–Koondrook Cricket Club Tennis Association

SATURDAY J. Barrington LBW R. Keighran...... 1 Total 7/182 A GRADE C. Storm c R. Keighran T. Schmidt...... 23 Bowling: R. Barnes 9/0/50/0; B. McKnight ROUND 16 – March 6, 2021 ELIMINATION FINAL T. Uyanage LBW D. Hogg...... 9 6/0/26/1; D. Higgs 9/2/30/3; R. Oliver 9/2/22/1; Pe. Senior Div 1 Barham/Koondrook v Cohuna United S. Farrant run out...... 17 Moore 9/1/44/1; Ph. Moore 3/1/9/1 A Grade went into the elimination final on Saturday B. Watts not out...... 53 Leitchville 49 lost to Koondrook 64 Murrabit 48 lost to Kerang 56 confident they could get the job done, and that they D. Bibby not out...... 27 Wandella Gunbower 35 lost to Cohuna 65 did, with a fantastic 37-run victory over Nondies. Extras 15 M. Runciman Bowled W. Lolicato...... 74 Batting first Barham/Koondrook got away to a Total 4/145 Pe. Moore c D. Cooper M. O’Neill...... 7 Senior Div 2 very good start on the back of 31 from Warren Lo- Bowling: R. Keighran 8/1/18/1; D. Hogg 8/2/17/1; N. Henry LBW D. Lolicato...... 26 Koondrook 59 lost to Murrabit 84 licato, who was hitting them well. Some consolida- T. Schmidt 8/2/19/1; R. Bright 8/0/18/0; J. Rob- B. Farley Bowled D. Lolicato...... 3 Kerang Green 66 lost to Kerang Red 71 tion in the middle overs through Danny Lolicato, with erts 4/0/35/0; I. Boswell 3/0/35/0; L. Jardine G. Dickson c J. Wishart C. Akurugoda...... 28 Gannawarra 74 defeated Gunbower 64 20, and Max Baldissera, 26, gave the visitors a good 1/0/6/0 L. Murray run out...... 8 Barham White 46 lost to Barham Navy 95 base to go hard in the latter overs allowing them to D. Higgs Bowled W. Lolicato...... 4 Senior Div 3 get the total to 9/178. Marc ‘The Finisher’ O’Neill was Kerang R. Oliver run out ...... 0 Kerang Red 59 defeated Kerang Green 83 terrific at the end with 31no, showing you don’t have A. Lloyd Bowled D. Bibby...... 1 Ph. Moore Bowled W. Lolicato...... 4 Murrabit Blue 53 lost to Barham Navy 86 to swing like a rusty gate to score at a run a ball. D. Hogg run out...... 39 B. McKnight not out...... 4 Barham Black 79 defeated Murrabit White 53 Nondies made a solid start and at 0/38 were cruis- L. Jardine LBW D. Bibby...... 0 R. Barnes Bowled C. Akurugoda...... 4 Koondrook 41 lost to Kerang White 89 ing along but then some very good bowling brought R. Bright c J. Barrington T. Uyanage...... 18 Extras 16 Barham White BYE the game back to Barham/Koondrook’s favour. D. Hartshorn Bowled B. Watts...... 0 Total 10/178 Junior Div 2 While the bowling was good, the fielding was out- I. Boswell not out...... 3 Bowling: W. Lolicato 9/0/40/3; C. Akurugoda Cohuna Gold 38 defeated Gunbower Blue 31 standing, with many runs saved by desperate field- J. Whorwood c N. O’Toole M. McConnell...... 5 8/1/25/2; M. O’Neill 9/2/28/1; T. Guerra 3/0/21/0; Murrabit 5 lost to Kerang 48 ing with Lachie Laursen leading the way. J. Roberts c M. Turvey B. Watts...... 12 D. Lolicato 7/2/18/2; J. Hall 4/0/21/0; D. Cooper Gunbower Red 33 lost to Cohuna Blue 37 Marc O’Neill finished a great day with three wick- J. Teasdale c J. Vallence M. McConnell...... 9 4/0/19/0 ets, Tom Guerra bowled very well with 2/11 off eight T. Schmidt Bowled N. O’Toole...... 1 NDLTA LADDER TO ROUND 16 overs while Dave Cooper and Jayden Hall grabbed R. Keighran not out...... 3 B Grade DIVISION 1 W L D For Agt % Pts two apiece, keeping the opposition to 10/141 and Extras 9 Cohuna 11 2 3 731 634 115.3 50 Preliminary final claiming a great win for the team. Total 10/105 Kerang 10 4 2 768 572 134.27 44 BARHAM/KOONDROOK Bowling: B. Watts 6/2/10/2; D. Bibby 5/2/5/2; T. Barham/Koondrook v Nondies Koondrook 9 5 2 769 597 128.81 40 W. Lolicato c W. O’Shea S. O’Shea...... 31 Uyanage 6/0/18/1; N. O’Toole 7/0/34/1; M. Mc- B Grade travelled to Cohuna on Sunday to take Murrabit 9 5 2 769 732 105.05 40 C. Akurugoda c S. O’Shea L. Holmes...... 1 Connell 6/1/17/2; B. D’Silva 5/0/17/0 on Nondies in a preliminary final going down by six Gunbower 1 12 3 590 722 81.72 10 Leitchville 1 13 2 401 771 52.01 8 J. Wishart Bowled L. Holmes...... 11 wickets. Barham/Koondrook put the pads on first and just DIVISION 2 W L D For Agt % Pts T. Millard Bowled W. Thrum...... 13 SUNDAY Murrabit 12 2 2 1112 819 135.78 52 couldn’t get going throughout the innings. Jacob D. Lolicato c W. Thrum K. Ellery...... 20 A GRADE Barham Navy 11 2 3 1119 710 157.61 50 M. Baldissera Bowled K. Ellery...... 26 PRELIMINARY FINAL Barrington led the way at the top of the order with 35 Kerang Red 9 4 3 1052 869 121.06 42 M. O’Neill not out...... 31 Barham/Koondrook v Wandella but just didn’t get enough support through the mid- Gannawarra 8 5 3 965 957 100.84 38 D. Cooper LBW K. Ellery...... 12 After a great win on Saturday the boys proceeded dle. At 8/91 it looked like a sub 100 score which gets Koondrook 7 7 2 907 943 96.18 32 T. Guerra c W. Thrum K. Ellery...... 2 to the preliminary final on Sunday playing Wandella you no prize at the show but then Nathan O’Toole Gunbower 3 11 2 850 1051 80.88 16 Kerang Green 2 11 3 770 1001 76.92 14 L. Laursen Bowled R. Bradley...... 2 in Kerang, recording the biggest win in Barham/ with 17 put on a little cameo at the end to get the Barham White 2 12 2 594 1019 58.29 12 J. Hall not out...... 2 Koondrook history with a nail biting four-run victory. score to a half respectable 129. DIVISION 3 W L D For Agt % Pts Extras 27 Batting first, Barham/Koondrook got off to a flyer, It was always a case of being up the creek in that Kerang White 10 3 3 851 617 137.93 46 Total 9/178 thanks to a terrific innings from Chameera Akuru- barbed wire canoe for the Barham/Koondrook boys Barham Navy 10 3 3 874 718 121.73 46 Bowling: L. Holmes 9/2/33/2; R. Brad- goda, who bludgeoned the attack early with 41 off and they had a crack but just didn’t have enough Kerang Green 10 4 2 823 670 122.84 44 ley 9/0/57/1; L. Pascoe 3/0/12/0; S. O’Shea 34 balls. That rate of scoring was never going to be runs to defend. Nathan O’Toole got two wickets to Koondrook 10 4 2 915 798 114.66 44 9/1/24/1; W. Thrum 9/3/14/1; K. Ellery 6/0/32/4 maintained but consolidation was the next option finish a good game for him. Barham White 8 5 3 738 606 121.78 38 Kerang Red 7 6 3 768 790 97.22 34 with the boys ticking things over with Jaryd Wishart The B’s keep giving themselves a chance each Murrabit White 5 8 3 694 886 78.33 26 NONDIES making 34, being the mainstay of the innings. A total year. Well done to captains, Dudley Bibby and Ja- Barham Black 4 9 3 638 850 75.06 22 W. O’Shea c W. Lolicato T. Guerra...... 34 of about 150 was the likely outcome with about 10 cob Barrington, on their efforts throughout the year. Murrabit Blue 3 11 2 520 886 58.69 16 S. O’Shea C&B C. Akurugoda...... 19 overs to go but a fantastic last wicket partnership Barham/Koondrook JUNIORS W L D For Agt % Pts P. Doyle c L. Laursen M. O’Neill...... 2 of 43 between Dave Cooper 32no and Tom Guerra J. Barrington c A. Moorhouse J. Wilson...... 35 Cohuna Blue 12 2 2 551 375 146.93 52 R. Thrum c L. Laursen T. Guerra...... 10 15no got the total to what turned out to be a match C. Storm LBW J. Mathers...... 9 Cohuna Gold 8 5 3 462 392 117.86 38 R. Bradley c C. Akurugoda D. Cooper...... 30 winning 9/182. Kerang 8 6 2 511 382 133.77 36 T. Uyanage Bowled S. Spring...... 16 Gunbower Red 8 6 2 503 441 114.06 36 J. Donat c M. Baldissera D. Cooper...... 16 Wandella started very well capitalising on any- S. Farrant Bowled M. Treacy...... 12 Gunbower Blue 5 8 3 387 454 85.24 26 L. Pascoe Bowled M. O’Neill...... 5 thing loose, and at 1/71 it looked like Barham/Koon- B. Watts Bowled S. Spring...... 0 Murrabit 0 14 2 261 631 41.36 4 W. Thrum LBW J. Hall...... 1 drook’s long-time nemesis was heading for another D. Bibby LBW S. Spring...... 7 L. Holmes c T. Millard J. Hall...... 7 grand final. Then the magic happened. Wickets M. Turvey Bowled S. Spring...... 1 K. Ellery c C. Akurugoda M. O’Neill...... 2 started to tumble and while the run rate held at J. Vallence c R. Williams S. Spring...... 2 NDLTA Preliminary Finals 2021 A. Donat not out...... 0 about five an over, the game was poised for what M. McConnell not out...... 7 All to be played in Kerang Extras 15 would be a tight finish. One big over for the Bombers N. O’Toole Bowled J. Palmer...... 17 Total 10/141 or a couple of wickets to Barham/Koondrook would M. Laursen c J. Mathers L. Douglas...... 9 Saturday, March 13, 2021 Bowling: W. Lolicato 6/0/19/0; C. Akurugo- sway the game either way and it was our bowlers Extras 14 da 9/2/31/1; M. O’Neill 5/0/17/3; D. Lolicato who took over. It was a combination of some horri- Total 10/129 3/1/12/0; T. Guerra 8/4/11/2; J. Hall 8/1/31/2; D. ble run outs and great bowling with Warren Lolicato Snr Division 1 Bowling: J. Mathers 8/1/26/1; J. Wilson 7/1/39/1; Cooper 4/0/15/2 taking three wickets, Danny Lolicato grabbing two Cohuna v Murrabit M. Treacy 8/4/12/1; S. Spring 8/3/13/5; L. Edge while Chameera, with two scalps, bowled beautifully Kerang v Koondrook 3/1/10/0; J. Palmer 2/0/16/1; L. Douglas 1/0/7/1 B GRADE at the death. ELIMINATION FINAL Coming down to the last over Wandella needed Snr Division 2 Nondies BARHAM/KOONDROOK V KERANG seven to win with one wicket in hand and it was Cha- Murrabit v Gannawarra J. Mathers c C. Storm J. Vallence...... 13 B Grade went into their elimination final with good meera capping off a great game who sent the bails Barham Navy v Kerang Red form against their opponent having beaten them re- flying to record a wonderful win for the club, bowling A. Moorhouse Bowled N. O’Toole...... 6 cently and that continued with a 40-run victory. them out for 178. A. Thompson c C. Storm D. Bibby...... 22 Snr Division 3 Barham/Koondrook batted first and got away to The boys now go into the grand final versing D. Coates c J. Barrington N. O’Toole...... 10 R. Williams not out...... 28 Kerang White v Koondrook a shaky start being 2/20 and then some very tight Leitchville/Gunbower next Saturday, which is A Barham Navy v Kerang Green S. Spring not out...... 20 bowling from the opposition meant the scoreboard Grade’s first ever grand final. attendant had limited activity. Blake Watts with 53no Barham/Koondrook Extras 31 Jnr Div 2 and Dudley Bibby with 27no livened things up at the W. Lolicato C&B R. Oliver...... 21 Total 4/130 Cohuna Blue v Gunbower Red end, getting the score to 4/145 and a very defend- C. Akurugoda c Ph. Moore Pe. Moore...... 41 Bowling:.. B. Watts 8/1/40/0; D. Bibby 7/0/13/1; Cohuna Gold v Kerang able total. J. Wishart c Pe. Moore D. Higgs...... 34 T. Uyanage 3/0/11/0; N. O’Toole 8/1/20/2; J. Val-

Kerang was in trouble early with captain Dudley T. Millard Bowled Ph. Moore...... 0 lence 6/0/12/1; M. Laursen 2/0/13/0; M. McCon- Reminder: Players are encouraged to arrive at 12.30pm. COVIDSafe Bibby bowling beautifully for two wickets, putting D. Lolicato LBW D. Higgs...... 4 nell 1/0/9/0; C. Storm 1/0/10/0 sign-in will be required for all attendees. All finals are to commence pressure on the opposition from the outset. Blake M. Baldissera c M. Runciman D. Higgs...... 3 at 1pm sharp! All players to please bring a small plate of arvo tea. Watts and Mick McConnell also grabbed a couple M. O’Neill c M. Runciman B. McKnight...... 18 The club would like to thank the kids who stood up COVIDSafe rules apply. each as the boys cleaned them up for 105 in a very D. Cooper not out...... 32 as 12th man/hydration officers on the weekend in Finals this season are again knockout finals! ie: The winner of the first good win. T. Guerra not out...... 15 Mac Scoullar, Zav Boyd, Lachie Keane, Max Snow- listed final in each division will play the winner of the second listed final Barham/Koondrook Extras 14 don and Kynan Laursen who all did a great job. in the grand final to be held next Saturday, March 20 at Barham. The Koondrook–Barham Bridge | Thursday, March 11, 2021 – 19 Barham Lawn Tennis Club Wakool Round 16 was played on Satur- their men claiming victory in all Division Three Black hosted with the tie break going to 9/7. day, March 6 and the home and sets, the ladies only losing one, Murrabit White and also had a The celebrations from the win- Bowling Club away matches are now finished. although to the White’s credit, good win. The men won all their ners were very over the top but Congratulations to Division Two two of the losses were 7/5, and sets, the women only got two but provided great entertainment for A big congratulation to our Jackpot’ is still going strong Navy and Division Three Navy the mixed sealed the deal with the mixed made sure of a win the barbecue and ensured an Division Three side for mak- and is now up to $2,440 ing it to another grand final. this Friday. The draw for who have made finals. We wish four more wins to the Navy side. with four wins. amazing atmosphere. They had a great day on Sat- the Men’s and Ladies’ Club them the best of luck in Kerang Division Three Navy headed Last game of the season and Club Championship matches this week, so that we can cheer to Murrabit in a quest for a win a fabulous social barbecue was urday with two rinks up and Championship Pairs has are still being played. A couple them on in the grand final at Bar- to seal their position for finals organised to follow it. an overall win of 16 shots to been drawn and it’s good of results to hand are Andy E de- ham on March 20. and win, they did. The men had Mark and Kate, who had have a convincing win over to see the first round com- feated Peter B, Matt L defeated Saturday, March 6: a great day dropping only two teamed up at the start of the Barham Green in the pre- pleted on time to meet the Division Two Navy and Division sets, the women and the mixed season to help out with the ju- Nick S, and Paige M defeated liminary finals held at Kerang deadline for ND CC Pairs on Two White did battle. As always, only dropped one. It was a won- niors, were joking around and Tania P. Golf. This was a confidence March 27. The winner of last a very fun match when two sides derful, fun day. made comment that they had not Watch this space next week for booster going into the grand Thursday‘s Twilight Bash in the same club play each other. Division Three White had the played with or against each other more results in Club Champion- final on Saturday against was Greg Lang’s side of Fay Lots of banter and you wish you bye but unfortunately were two all season, and the challenge ships and reports on the two fi- Barham Blue – good luck! and Kim to take home the were a fly on the wall. The Navy points too far out of the four for was on. Mark and Wes played nals matches. The Wakool Hotel `Kitty chooks. side was way too strong, with this to help them. Matt and Kate, and beat them 7/6 The Barham Curious Writer Wakool Bowls Pennant Teams GRAND FINAL March 13, 2021 Division Three Wakool vs Barham Blue (Cohuna Koondrook Tennis Golf) Well, that’s a wrap for the 2020- Division Two took on top of looking to finish their season Well, that’s it. Semi-finals this (s) C. Mills, K. Lolicato, W. Bourke, S. Mills (s) S. Chalmers, R. Walker, F. Burmeister, G. Rowland 2021 home and away season. the table Murrabit in a must win on top. Unfortunately, due to week will be played at Kerang, Great conditions for our last to make it into finals. The boys Kerang playing a division one (s) R. Chalmers, S. McNaul, A. Hamilton, A. Stewart Division One will take on Kerang round. had a tough day at the office, man, the boys had a very tough Emergencies: S. Stewart, N. Free Division One played Leitchville not quite winning a set. The girls day and couldn’t quite snag a set, and Division Three will take at Cohuna in what was a good hit on the other hand, had a good and the girls had a bit of every- on Kerang White. Don’t forget 12:30pm roll up – Good luck out before finals. The boys had a day, only dropping one set. A thing. Heading into the mixed it games start at 1pm for finals. good day only dropping one set few down going into the mixed, wasn’t a good result not winning and the girls had a tougher day at unfortunately the news didn’t any sets and going down by 48 Hopefully, we can get some good the office. Coming down to the get any better, winning only one games. support there, so good luck to mixed they needed something mixed and going down by 25 ‘Player of the Day’ this week everyone. good, and they delivered, win- games. went to out Division One travel- ning all three mixed and getting Division Three took on the ler, Fiona, who has great results See you next week (hopefully) Northern District up by 15 games. particularly strong Kerang team every week. Well done, Fiona. for the granny – Bash Hearty. Bowls Association MIDWEEK PENNANT Barham Bowling Club Northern District Bowls Division Midweek Results – Semi-Finals 3/3/2021 BARHAM SATURDAY FINAL Let me tell you a little down, but a thrilling finish. play Cohuna Golf White March 13, 2021 Division 1 story. I have heard that Division Three Green and be assured, it will be DIVISION 2 BLUE V COH GOLF WHITE 1st Semi-final: Cohuna 70 V Kerang 51 bowling arms are cheat- went down to a very strong an entertaining game. Skip A THOMAS J HOLLOWAY R SCOTT 2nd Semi-final: Barham Blue 58 V Pyramid Hill 54 ing sticks. Well, I’m here to Wakool side by 16 shots. Division Three will play 3rd K ASHTON C BAGG W BOULTON tell you that all that talk is Bad luck to all those play- Wakool and it will be inter- 2nd G LAKE K RYE M LAURSEN Division 2 bull. Never have I been so ers, and not one person in esting as well. Lead L ASHTON C HOPE J LAURSEN 1st Semi-final: Kerang Golf 49 V Kerang 30 embarrassed in my life as this club will hold you re- I would hope that we Manager: M LAURSEN 2nd Semi-final: Leitchville 59 V Cohuna Gold 31 to the way that I’m bowling sponsible. You are all very have as many spectators EMERGENCY: W MCNEIL Next week’s preliminary finals will be played at Leitchville at the moment. Absolutely valued members. Just as possible from our club DIVISION 3 GREEN BLUE V WAKOOL terrible. Just thought that thought that Smythe and to support our teams. Skip H ARCHARD V MAJHROVSKI G GOODWIN Division 1 Kerang V Barham Blue 3rd B THEOBALD R BAKER L DURBRIDGE I’d put that in, in case any- Carter could have done Whatever the outcome, Division 2 Kerang V Leitchville one has been watching. better. And can you be- we will have a free pizza 2nd G GRAEME H MCCALLUM D MCCALLUM It’s either the stick goes, lieve it – we had the man night at our club, and play- Lead R HILLMAN N NASH J ORR Manager: V MAJHROVSKI Congratulations to winners on the day and good bowling to or me! in the hat trying to do the ers and spectators will be EMERGENCY: K LAKE all bowlers for the coming week. Now to the nitty gritty. moon walk, with the glove? most welcome. Division Two Green played This coming week is so Bar duty, Reginal Scott ALL GAMES AT COHUNA GOLF AND BOWLS CLUB START- Cohuna Golf White and in important to our new club. and John Cunningham. ING TIME FOR SATURDAY PENNANT FINALS ARE AS a competitive game only We have Division Two Blue Thanks, again. FOLLOWS DIV 2 AND DIV 3 ROLL UP AT12.30PM START AT went down by four shots. and Division Three Blue Our classic triples were a 12.45PM. Mo’ Keegan was the un- playing in the grand final at great success. Thank you STARTING TIME FOR DIV 1 ROLL UP 1.15PM START AT luckiest with an upshot, Cohuna Golf. to everyone that contrib- 1.30PM NO EARLIER ALL GAMES TO BE 21 ENDS PLAYED STRAIGHT THROUGH. UNLESS THE RINK REQUIRES A 10 Northern District uted. Without volunteers hit the target and still went Division Two Blue will MIN BREAK like you, it would be a shamble. For the players, it was Saunders from Moama. in the wind. Bowls Association two days of magnificent Hopefully we will see all of A gentleman approached cluBarham Indoor Bowls sunshine, superb greens, these teams next year at her and said, “Pardon me, thanks to our greenkeeper, our new venue. Madam, I do not intend to Where was Rockin Kitty? their concentration? Yellow ‘Deano’, who, for his sake, LADIES’ REPORT. Thank be forward, but did you Results – Preliminary Finals She will be back. A small bowling to kitty and add- is going to greener pas- you to Robynne and her know that your dress is March 6, 2021 gathering of bowlers, all so ing to their score. Christine, tures. Mate, what can I catering committee and blowing up in this high Division 1 keen. Barbara and Kathleen all say? Thank you so much all the ladies who put their wind?” Kerang 67 v Kerang Golf 52 Blue team and yellow team hands up to help over the “Yes, I know,” said the bowled well. for your dedication. This Grand Final: Kerang v Cohuna Golf saw kitty off the mat onto the Lucky ticket went to Bar- club will end up like the classic triples. lady, “I need both hands to dance floor. It is the green bara Barnes. Winners were can without the opener. We even had a gentle- hang on to my hat.” mat bowlers, really an easy Maggie, Margaret Daffy and Thank you for your service. man and his wife who “But, Madam, you must Division 2 game, so they say. Skip Margaret Troy. Run- We certainly will miss you. came and helped. Well know that your private Barham 56 v Cohuna Golf White 60 We will welcome any new ner up was Yellow Team – Winners of the Country done, everyone. parts are exposed,” said bowlers to come and take up Grand Final Triples Carnival were first Next Tuesday, March 16 the gentleman in earnest. a new interest. 7pm Thurs- Christine Pearson, Barbara Cohuna Golf White v Barham Blue Barnes and Skip Kathleen Barry Perriman, Barry El- at 10am there is a ladies’ The woman looked days at cluBarham. Division 3 A gallery with some bowl- Wolfe. Table duty March, Val lis and Glen Britton from meeting. Looking forward down, then back up at the Barham 48 v Wakool 64 ing advice. Blue team, Reaper and Heather Pilcher. Bendigo East, second- to all your support. man and replied. “Sir, any- you had to be a Margaret New bowlers needed and was Geoff Wilson, Bruce ONE FOR THE ROAD. An thing you see down there Grand Final: Wakool v Barham Blue (three of them), won the welcomed, do come, and McClymont and Simon old lady is standing at the is 85 years old, and I just Congratulations to Kerang Golf for a good preliminary grand first match, second match, join us. Chisolm from Inglewood. railing of the cruise ship bought this hat yesterday,” final. All grand finals will be played at Cohuna Golf Bowling new mat, can blue keep up ‘Take more grass.’ Third went to Stan Baker, holding her hat on tightly See you on the green, Club next Saturday 13-03-2021. Trevor Nagorka and Les so that it wouldn’t blow off WEARY. 20 – Thursday, March 11, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge Fishing Comp. “Refreshing” It was an impressive sight to see the footy grounds full for the Koondrook Barham Fishing Compe- tition. Held over Febru- ary 27 and 28, the fishing comp was a refreshing change after a year littered with COVID-19 event can- cellations. The weather was perfect and event organisers were grateful to all competitors for complying with CO- VID-19 guidelines. There were many fish caught, most still needing a bit of growing time. Results: 1st Prize - Boat won by Ashley Matush 2nd Prize - Waeco fridge won by Simon Harrison 3rd Prize - $350 won by Madison Peters Juniors 1st Prize - $500 Ty Salter 2nd Prize - $200 Jake McGowan 3rd Prize - $150 Corey David Lure Board Raffle 1st Prize - Ian Wilson 2nd Prize - Greg Mar- shall 3rd Prize - John Mibus Champion Angler Tony Free 156cm Largest Cod - Adult 100cm Tony Free Largest Yellow Adult 49cm Debra Rayner Largest Carp Adult 69cm Shaun Trotter Largest Cod - Kids 94cm Sid McGowan Largest Yellow - none caught, draw done, won by Ty Salter Largest Carp 64cm Bailey Beach

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