Local Land Values Go Gangbusters Kim Woods in Contrast, Median Price Per Hectare Eased Or Blocks Close By,” Mr Haines Said

Thursday, May 6, 2021 Print Post approved – 100003237 $1.70 inc GST Behind the Our scenes of Regional Iraq War roundup page 5 pages 6, 7, 11 OVER THE MOON See page 3 for our lunar lowdown Local land values go gangbusters Kim Woods In contrast, median price per hectare eased or blocks close by,” Mr Haines said. “This is this season. Mr Haines has irrigated farmland NARRANDERA, Lockhart and Temora shires slightly in Berrigan, Cootamundra-Gundagai, either for family members or to expand the at Coleambally listed at around $4500/ha and are among the hot button areas in regional Murray River and Wagga due in part to an existing operation. We are seeing record sale greater. “Irrigation land in general is very good prices popping up in the dryland areas.” NSW for rural dryland property with prices increased proportion of mid to low value value at the moment compared to what is properties returning to the market. Mr Haines said the market was moving happening in the dryland space,” he said. reaching a staggering $12,000 per hectare. The decrease in mid to low value quicker than what the valuation processing “That dryland space is going leaps and According to the Rural Bank’s overview transactions was most evident in the shires of times were. bounds and it has to do with scalability and of 2021 Australian farmland values released Narrandera, Federation and Bland. He said there was a shortage of dryland labour. Corporates are taking check as they on Tuesday, cropping land in the Riverina is Joann Heeney, Rural Bank Wagga Wagga, properties to list with the emergence of the have experienced massive capital gain and are highly sought after. said the on-farm confidence was driven by low family farm as the major player in the industry wondering how long it will roll on for. The median price per hectare in the region interest rates, robust commodity prices, and over and above corporate buyers. “The dryland area looks like we are in for soared by 12.4 per cent in 2020 to $5010 per favourable seasonal conditions. “They are being tightly held at the moment another big year if we could get another rain.” hectare off the back of a 20.3 per cent increase “Increased water allocations in the Riverina – with the prices people are talking about now Across the state, the median price per in 2019. renewed confidence in the region after a tough there could be more come onto the market but hectare reached a record $5855 in 2020, A total of 160,836 ha of land in the region year in 2019,” Ms Heeney said. anything that hits the market is being snapped jumping by massive 15.6 per cent on the back was traded in 2020 with the majority of “Buyers were quick to react to up,” Mr Haines said. of low interest rates, strong commodity prices transactions in the $2000-$4000/ha bracket. opportunities, willing to compete on price to “A lot of the dryland country is over $2000/ and favourable seasonal conditions. There were more than 60 transactions at secure limited buying opportunities.” acre ($4940/ha) regardless of where you are.” In 2020, a total of 1.4 million hectares $10,000/ha plus. QPL Rural agent Jason Haines said there Prices have been achieved recently in traded in NSW, resulting in a 15.6 per cent The report found farmland remained tightly was buoyant demand for dryland cropping excess of $5681/ha ($2300/acre) at Barellan median price growth in 2020 and a compound held in the Riverina region strengthening properties in Narrandera, Barellan, Lockhart and $12,350/ha ($5000/acre) at Lockhart. annual growth of 8.1 per cent over 20 years. demand and lifting the median price per and Grong Grong. Mr Haines said confidence had returned The western region recorded the highest hectare, particularly at the top end of the “It is an era of the private family farm to the irrigated property market. “We are growth in median price per hectare of 37.5 market. expanding – there is some corporate interest getting renewed interest out of other irrigation per cent while the southern region increased There was strong growth recorded in the south in that dryland space but family districts, particularly the Murray system, by 12.4 per cent. The number of farmland in several shires including Narrandera, farms are taking the opportunity of low wanting to move into the Murrumbidgee transactions finished at 3073 for 2020 across Carrathool, Temora and Edward River. interest rates to buy the next door neighbour because of the way our allocations are looking the state valued at $3.7 billion.

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Police seize cannabis in Riverina Mostly sunny OFFICERS from the Murrum- cated hydroponic cannabis set-up rested at the scene and taken to • Increased use of water, bidgee Police District Proactive and seized 16 small cannabis Griffith Police Station. • Illegal connection to electrical MAX: 25°C MIN: 8°C Crime Team have charged a man plants. A further search of the He was charged with five supply, after uncovering a hydroponic premises revealed an under- offences including cultivate • Condensation on windows, cannabis set-up in the Riverina ground bunker with a trap door prohibited plant, alter or add to • Continual running of generators area. concealed under the living room electricity installation for meter- and lights, About 8.45am on April 30, of- carpet. 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Liz Lawrence Father Bradley Rafter said a wooden cross was relocated to a prominent spot on the [email protected] ceiling so the altar could be affixed below the stunning stained glass windows in the Journalist sanctuary at St Mel’s. Kim Woods Father Rafter said the return of the iconic [email protected] altar would spark memories of weddings and baptisms for many local families. “In the original church in 1908 there were two side altars along with a high altar against ACCOUNTS the front wall (of the sanctuary),” he said. “In the 1970s when the Pope said the Administration Manager priest could turn around and face the Debbie Bock people, the altar was moved forward, the [email protected] side altars removed and the cross attached to the front wall.” The intricately carved altar was stored in the St Mel’s museum and was refurbished ADVERTISING by volunteers. 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Narrandera “I came to Australia to train as a seminary > email: [email protected] to become a priest,” he said. “I got to know people in Narrandera years Letters to the editor should be no more than ago when I worked here for a month so it is Father Bradley Rafter with the ornate altar finally returned to its original position at 500 words and, if not emailed, clearly and neatly like a home coming – I don’t feel like a fish St Mel’s Catholic Church; inset, Father Tony Oboshi has transferred from Leeton written. out of water here.” to Narrandera as an assistant priest. Photos: Kim Woods/supplied Correspondents should include their full name and address as well as a contact phone number. Letters may be edited. Your say: Opinions expressed in this section of the Life of Riley Letters to the Editor newspaper are not necessarily the views of the A FIVE-DAY trip taking in the best attractions Narrandera Argus management and staff. in the NSW Snowy Mountains is being hosted Delayed delivery of vaccine by Narrandera Probus Club. The Life of Riley tour is on October 5-10, EDITOR, COVID-19 vaccination program across all departing Narrandera on a five-star seat-belt Recently there have been some concerns phases. Scheduling of COVID-19 vaccinations Narrandera Argus equipped coach for Jindabyne. raised about Phase 1a of the COVID-19 National under the Phase 1a is managed directly by the Day two includes a chair lift ride at Vaccine Rollout in the Murrumbidgee’s Department of Health with Commonwealth Thredbo, a visit to the famous Skitube Alpine residential aged care facilities, specifically contractors administering the vaccine to VOLUME 140, No 17 railway, morning tea beside the Thredbo river the delayed delivery of vaccines. residents of aged care. and a scenic drive through Smiggins Holes On behalf of Murrumbidgee Primary Health We are now pleased to confirm all privately CONTACT: and Perisher. Network, I would like to acknowledge the operated residential aged care facilities now Phone 02 6959 2222 Fax 02 6959 2256 The tour goes on to visit the Snowy COVID-19 vaccination rollout is complex have their facility scheduled to receive the 167 East Street, Narrandera NSW 2700 Hydro Scheme, Eucumbene Dam, Gaden trout and challenging. Pfizer vaccine. The first doses will all be PO Box 5, Narrandera NSW 2700 hatchery and the Wild Brumby distillery plus Primary Health Networks across complete by mid-May 2021. I would like to EMAIL: [email protected] much more. Australia, including MPHN, have been take this opportunity to thank all healthcare The cost is $850 for the five days and tasked by the Commonwealth Department professionals across the Murrumbidgee, who DEADLINES the coach returns through the National of Health to provide support to a number continue to work diligently with such passion, 10am Monday for display advertising Arboretum at Canberra. of stakeholder groups including residential empathy and care for their patients. and editorial For more information contact Warwick aged care facilities, general practices and Julie Redway, 12noon Tuesday for Classified advertising Heckendorf on 0427 047 596. GP vaccination hubs regarding rollout of the Acting Chief Executive Officer 2 — Thursday, May 6, 2021 www.narranderaargus.com.au Narrandera Argus The Super Moon was captured last week by a member of the Narrandera Astronomy Group. Star gazers can now look forward to a total lunar eclipse on Wednesday, May 26. Photo supplied. Heavens above it’s the moon Six-year-old Elsie Levett with a portrait of herself by visiting artist Tim Kerrie Perrott with handmade cards. STAR gazers had a field day Snowden. Photos: Rustty Lake-Connolly last week with the Super Moon lighting up the night sky. Narrandera Astronomy Group coordinator Kelly (who declined to use her surname) captured this stunning image of the Super Moon with a Nikon D610 camera and a 70-300mm lens set at 1/400 sec, f11 and at ISO 320. The Super Moon occurs when the moon is at its point closest to earth, making it appear bigger and brighter. Kelly is mentored by Lee- ton astro-photographer Mick McNamara since forming the group at Narrandera’s first “star party” at Gillenbah in November. Mr McNamara studies the Sombrero Galaxy and M83 which is 15 million light years away. Kelly said the small, produc- Kerrie Perrott holds photographs of a Matong grain harvest by Mike Griffith artist Sharon De Valentin demonstrated painting with hot wax. tive group is a support network, Perrott on display during the Arts and Craft Fair. allowing people to get comfortable with their telescopes, using mini dobs and learning how the equipment works. She said the Super Moon was an ideal opportunity to get the general public interested in astronomy. Fair a big success “The group is rolling but it’s more if a mentoring and one- PAINTING, stitching and kindness Regional Theatre until May 5. The Arts the art centre to get people involved and she held a painting workshop on-one online support group,” rocks filled the Narrandera Arts and and Creative Fair was hosted by the in fun activities, and get to know the at the Arts and Creative Fair. Artists she said. Community Centre over the weekend Narrandera Arts and Creative Network local artists and have some of them included ex-Narrandera resident John Kelly told star gazers to for the Arts and Creative Fair. Inc and built on the success of an earlier working on site. Beattie with his landscapes and still life watch out for the Lyrids meteor The free event featured a demonstra- exhibition of local artists organised by “We wanted our artists to meet and paintings, Betty Bradney with visual art, showers in the north-east night tion of encaustic art, or painting with Tracey Lewis. greet each other. The feedback we have Matong painter Linda Nolan, Lindee sky at midnight for the month wax, by Sharon de Valentin on Sunday. Chair Julie Briggs said around 12 had so far is they were really happy Russell with her handicrafts, Cassie of May. Encaustic is an ancient painting local artists either exhibited or held with the day.” Patterson, Barb Cassidy, Grong Grong The international space medium first practiced by Greek artists workshops over the two days. Ms Briggs said the encaustic artist Christina Peters, Narrandera station is also visible on the as far back as the fifth century BC, and “We were pleasantly surprised by demonstration on Sunday proved quite photographer Mike Perrott and Kerrie horizon from May 6-12 within combines molten bees wax with dry how many young families attended popular. Perrott with her handmade cards. a few hours after sunset along pigment and tree resin. and visitors from Griffith and Leeton,” Becky Merrit is known for placing Ms Briggs said another Arts and with a total lunar eclipse on Sharon is also holding a solo show, Ms Briggs said. Kindness Rocks throughout the local Creative Fair would follow on with a May 26. Fire and Wax, at Artspace at the Griffith “We were really trying to activate region for children and adults to find, date to be set.

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Narrandera Argus www.narranderaargus.com.au Thursday, May 6, 2021 — 3 New career on track A TAFE NSW qualification has A welder by trade, James’ was exceptionally good at making communication and the Phonetic I’ve had some offer me snacks and James Flack on the frontline of a move from Queensland to settle in sure we knew the information we Alphabet. As part of the short course, drinks and wind their window down new career keeping lives safe while Narrandera found him seeking a needed,” he said. “We also had plenty students cover both the theory and for a bit of a chat. It’s nice to know improvements are made to local new career. He contacted Sureway of time for hands-on practical work, so practical aspects of the job, including people appreciate what I’m doing.” roads. Employment and Training in the hope I felt well prepared for what I had to do attending a simulated worksite. TAFE NSW Civil Construction James, 28, was one of a recent of finding something local. from day one on the job. There’s quite With his traffic control qualification Teacher Greg Walsh said the short group who completed Traffic Control They pointed him to the Traffic a lot of responsibility that comes with complete James quickly found work course was a relatively quick way qualifications at the TAFE NSW Controller course at TAFE NSW. managing traffic around work sites.” on the highway upgrade. to learn job-ready, practical skills, Narrandera Connected Learning The idea was for him to gain some To gain his Statement of Attainment “I like working outdoors and this and earn an industry-recognised Centre in March. qualifications in an area where in Control Traffic and Implement is a job with plenty of variety. We’re qualification. Each of the graduates went on employees are in demand. Traffic Control Plans, James had to always setting up on new sections of To enquire about enrolling in the to find employment on local road “I was after a change from welding understand the risks involved with road, so each day is different,” he said. Control Traffic and Implement Traffic projects including the $600 million and it turned out traffic control was working on roads, establish signage “I get to see a lot of faces each Control Plans short course, call Newell Highway upgrade. just the ticket. Our TAFE NSW teacher around work sites, be able to use radio day and most drivers are friendly. 13 16 01 or visit www.tafensw.edu.au Autumn fashions on catwalk

Edna Hanna, Jill Morrice and Laura Bunyan celebrate Jill’s 90th birthday. Photo supplied. Birthday party for Jill A RECENT family get together was many years and been an active CWA held at the Hay Golf Club to celebrate member. Six of Jill’s children were the 90th birthday of Jill Morrice (nee able to attend along with long-time Clifton). friend June Armstrong. Jill lives at Narrandera and her Jill, Laura and Edna are the wish was to see her sisters Edna daughters of the late Ned and Flo Hanna and Laura Bunyan. Clifton and spent their childhood and Jill moved to the district property formative years growing up in the “Cuddle” which was eventually taken Oxley, Booligal and Maude districts. It over by her son Barry. was a perfect day on the banks of the She has lived in Narrandera for Bidgee with many stories and laughs. Spotlight on upgrade at regional schools NARRANDERA High School will soon Local schools receiving new LED benefit from brighter and smarter lighting in Tranche 1 include Narran- learning spaces with the NSW Govern- dera High School, Temora Public, ment announcing the first tranche of Temora High, Temora West Public, schools in the LED Lighting Upgrade West Wyalong High, West Wyalong Program. Public and Wyalong Public School. Member for Cootamundra Steph Minister for Education Sarah Cooke said the program was evidence Mitchell said the program is an initia- of the NSW Government’s commit- tive funded by the NSW Government’s ment to improving school facilities COVID-19 Recovery Plan. and supporting jobs. “The LED Lighting Upgrade Pro- “This is a great investment into gram will not only support jobs, but our students and teachers, improving through the replacement of inefficient Narrandera Hospital Auxilary benefitted from a fashion parade hosted by Country Flair at the Narrandera their learning and work environment, lighting with LED luminaires we Bowling Club on April 17. Rosie Beeche, above, models a cable knit jumper over a shirt while Hilary and into local jobs,” Ms Cooke said. will be delivering better classrooms Manning, below left, models a long line jacket, and Margie Jensen with the latest autumn trends in “We know student learning is and learning areas for students,” Ms knitwear styled with a printed scarf. Photos Rustty Lake-Connolly enhanced when the learning environ- Mitchell said. ment is comfortable and LED lighting “This program is part of our is proven to provide a more stable $450 million school based COVID-19 source of light. I am pleased so many Recovery plan to deliver thousands of our local schools will be among the of school projects to hundreds of first to see these upgrades.” schools.” Garden design workshop and trip to Tarcutta NARRANDERA Garden Club will host by Janelle Beard and Josie Marks from an upcoming Garden Design Work- Narrandera TAFE in July, the Camellia shop to be held on Sunday, May 16 Show in August, Town and Country at Narrandera TAFE. Open Garden Day in October and a The Garden Club resumed for trip to a private garden in Tarcutta 2021 recently with its AGM held on in November. March 28 at the home of Julie Roffe. The club’s recent meeting was held An exciting year has been planned at the home of Kerry Pound and Joe for the club, visiting some beautiful Hopwood at Boree Creek. town and country gardens throughout Anyone interested in attending the year for monthly meetings as well any of the club’s meetings or events, as welcoming horticulturalist Pam should contact Julie Roffe on 0428 Wettenhall on May 16 to present a 597 655 for further details or for a workshop on Garden Design (book- copy of the 2021 program. ings essential). “We are really keen to welcome There will also be a presentation new members and visitors,” she said. 4 — Thursday, May 6, 2021 www.narranderaargus.com.au Narrandera Argus Walking scorched earth

COLLINGULLIE author Matt Muslim minority over the Shia Quade brings the inside story of Muslim majority. the aftermath of the Iraq war to This policy largely in- life in his new book, Mindless volved what was known as Thug Iraq-Haiti-Libya. the ‘De-Ba’athification’ pro- Matt is originally from cess, an elimination of all of Tallimba, and served with the Saddam Hussein’s Baath Party French Foreign Legion from members from public office. 1994 – 1999. It was similar to the De- He was deployed to Bosnia nazification process that the in 1995 with the Legion under US implemented in Germany NATO’s Rapid Reaction Force. at the end of World War Two. Matt has since worked as The policy was of course a private security contractor taken to an extreme. School- (close protection, project teachers who had joined the manager, country manager and Baath party in the pre-war independent contractor) from years simply to gain employ- 2003 to 2018 in Iraq, Haiti, Libya ment were also fired from and Somalia. their positions. The second He worked directly with component was to rebuild the the local populations in each entire Iraqi political system theatre and holds a special from scratch based upon a affinity for the people of the model that largely mirrored frontier town of Kirkuk in the US system. Northern Iraq. The logistics, oil recovery The Argus presents a serial- and reconstruction aspects of isation of the book and starting the US plan had major prob- with chapter one this week. lems, little of which came to Collingullie author Matt Quade; US president George W. Bush makes the announcement on the aircraft carrier. fruition over the following Chapter one Photos supplied. years. IN 2003, after the invasion of The third plank, the po- Iraq, US President George W. Initially, it was to supply all dent at the time, Dick Cheney, At this point I must state of one of Iraq’s largest power litical plan for Iraq, was an Bush stood on the deck of an of the post-conflict logistics had departed as Chairman and that the first two-and-a-half stations, a prime target of Iraq’s unmitigated disaster. aircraft carrier and announced to Coalition Forces such as CEO of Halliburton in 2000. years working in Iraq was for insurgents. In the early years of the Iraqi to the world ‘Mission Accom- convoy transports and private The second plank of the US Bechtel as a private security Bechtel ran a ‘clean’ opera- occupation the US installed its plished’. convoy security that was sup- plan was the reconstruction of contractor. tion and possessed the corpo- own provincial-style Governor. Coalition Forces had had plied in addition to US military Iraq’s infrastructure. The first taskings were in rate culture that was required This Governor’s aggressive a steamroller military victory protection (often to the great This task was bestowed Baghdad in 2003 and 2004 on for a theatre such as Iraq being pursuit of the De-Ba’athifi- over the poorly equipped, frustration of the US military, upon the Bechtel Corporation, the four-man close protection largely populated by military cation policy was one of the largely conscript, Iraqi Army. another story in itself). the largest private construction (bodyguard) teams accompa- veterans turned engineers. reasons for the complete The invasion and its after- And, secondly, to secure company in the world. nying US engineers on their The third plank of the US collapse of Iraqi society in the math had been planned for and extract Iraq’s oil reserves. The reconstruction task did reconstruction missions. plan also involved two com- following years that we were a decade before the actual This ‘honour’, and the bil- not just consist of vital Iraqi The second Bechtel project ponents. The first, to imple- working in Iraq. assault on Iraq began in 2003. lion-dollar ‘cost-plus’ contracts infrastructure such as power, ran from 2004 to 2006. My pen- ment a scorched earth policy By 2006 a full-blown sectar- The first component of the associated with these tasks water, bridges etc. but also ance was to run a private secu- toward Iraq’s political system, ian bloodbath between Iraqis, plan consisted of a dual role were bestowed upon the Hall- schools, hospitals, local medi- rity force of Arabs, Kurds and essentially the dictatorship of and a two-pronged insurgency for one of America’s largest iburton corporation. cal clinics, sewerage plants and Turkmen providing external Saddam Hussein that main- against all ‘foreigners’, was corporations. George Bush’s Vice Presi- other civilian facilities. security to the reconstruction tained power via the Sunni well underway. Sweet treats and pampering for mum at markets NEW band ‘3 tiers’ will be stalls set up in the picturesque Creations, Little Yarn Things, photographer and a hairdress- ery, Grunt Pork Smokehouse. ing suitable for all tastes. performing at the Shady Gum bush setting. Maria’s Kitchen, Pretty Little er with sustainability and eco They sell locally to individu- Pretty Little Latte is a local Mother’s Day Farmers Market Some of the stallholders Latte, Possum Patch, Roadie’s awareness their top priority. als and wholesale to business- café in East Street Narrandera on Sunday from 9am to noon. confirmed for the Farmers donuts, Rotary Club of Narran- Grunt Pork is a family farm- es at Wagga Wagga, Griffith, who are taking their coffee Spoil your Mum by taking Markets are: Athera Crystals, dera brekkies, Tumut River ing business owned and run by Narrandera, Grong Grong, to the markets for patrons to her for a morning out at the Betsy- How ya’ Bean , Bob the Brewing Company, Verj Design John and Lauren Dowling who Leeton, Barellan, Ariah Park, enjoy. markets and treat her to some cement man, Grandma’s Home and Unicorn Girl. live with their three children at Ardlethan, Beckom, Ganmain, These stallholders are music, coffee, sweet treats or Treats, Grace’s stall, Grunt Athera Crystals emanated Grong Grong. Their pigs have Coolamon and Currawarna. among a bevy of local and vis- buy that last minute Mother’s pork smokehouse, Lazidaze from a couple from Mel- been ethically raised and are Lazidaze dressings are iting stalls open at the nursery Day gift from a selection of sauces and products, Les bourne’s south east suburbs, a then used in the couple’s butch- made by Jo Simpson, a Narran- carpark on Sunday. dera-based dedicated Local community radio cook, mother of three station 91.1 FM will be broad- boys, grandmother castinglive from the market. who describes her- Narrandera Lions Train self as a wanna be will be operating to and from Italian mama! Her various locations throughout 8 product is a popular the town to the markets in The To The Shady Gum multi-purpose dress- Shady Gum Nursery carpark. Farmers Markets

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GOLD COIN DONATION EACH WAY Farmers’ Market 2 6 1. HIGH SCOOL Sunday 9th May 2021 2. EAST SCHOOL at The Shady Gum Nursery Car Park 3. CARAVAN PARK 9am - 12noon ( Lake Talbot ) Mother’s Day 4. SPORTS GROUND Breakfast & Coffee ( Main Entrance) Available Narrandera 5. CBA BANK / COLES 6. BISHOPS LODGE Farmers’ Market 7. TOURIST CENTRE LION TRAIN SHUTTLE 3 8. TRAIN STATION ON THE HOUR (SEE MAP FOR ROUTE) Vendors welcome contact Annie on 02 69591780 Narrandera Argus www.narranderaargus.com.au Thursday, May 6, 2021 — 5 Regional Roundup Debs wow with dances

Debutantes and partners, in order from left to right: Darcy Mackay – Molly Sloan, Lachie Owens – Brinley Lewis, Nicholas Buchanan – Hannah Marshall, Matthew Barton – Stephanie Doyle, Jock Heeney – Claire Allen, Isabel Fuller – Billy Glanvill, Charlotte Wickson – Liam Whiting Hannah Walker – Jakob Taylor, Alice Trevaskis – Darcy Jolliffe, Brodie Hard – Ben Cartwright. Photo courtesy of the ball’s official photographer Nikola Kinder Photography. COOLAMON The venue was the Coolam- DEBUTANTE balls have on Sports Club, which suited returned after cancellations the reduced crowd of 140 during COVID last year with patrons perfectly. the 2020 Coolamon Debutante The 10 debutantes and their Ball held recently. partners commenced weekly It was named the “2020” Ball dance lessons with Kerry as it was originally set down for Baumer six weeks prior to the May 8 2020, but with COVID Ball and managed to execute was subsequently postponed three lovely dances for the twice before a date of April 23 crowd. They were presented 2021 was set. to Mrs Margaret Seymour and Restrictions were lifted Mrs Dorothy Allen. enough mid-March for the Ball Member for Cootamundra to go ahead with a reduced Steph Cook was in attendance Members of the official party, left to right, Margaret number in attendance, (less as well as Father Doug George, After weekly dance lessons with Kerry Baumer, the 10 Seymour, Steph Cooke, Dorothy Allen and Father Doug than half than usual) and danc- Coolamon’s Parish Priest, who debutantes and their partners managed to execute three George. ing finally allowed. opened the Ball. lovely dances for the crowd. Fireworks Boom times for Coolamon Shire approved COOLAMON Liz Lawrence COOLAMON Shire is experiencing COOLAMON boom times with increased building COOLAMON Shire Council has activity over the last couple of years. endorsed a full program of internal This boom has occurred in the tourism projects for 2021/2022 as southern communities close to well as supported suggested tourism Wagga, most notably the town of buy-in campaigns from its operating Coolamon and to some degree Marrar budget. and Ganmain. The total cost of these projects Council general manager Tony will be $51,130. Donoghue said the Council had under- The cost of fireworks for the taken several residential subdivisions Coolamon New Year’s Eve event has in that time that had been specifically been approved together with print- designed to attract families by offering ing of a seasonal events brochure, well priced large lots. business workshops, a re-print of the “The thinking was that families visitors’ guide and a visitors’ map. have the added benefits of more kids Council will also buy into the and the subsequent flow on affects, Canola Trail, Country Change, Thrive such as school enrolments,” Mr Riverina and Wagga Wagga Tourism Donoghue said. Partner campaigns. “We would like to think that this hasn’t just happened by accident and that the main street upgrades, parks Pump track and gardens improvements, library/ up-to-date store, caravan park and general appearance of the LGA have back again helped people make the choice of COOLAMON investing in our community.” COOLAMON Shire Council is now Mr Donoghue said there was a There is a feeling of confidence in the shire with new subdivisions opening. Photo supplied. deploying its mobile skate park and feeling of confidence in the LGA with pump track back into local commu- businesses opening, new subdivisions investment. By focusing on providing when the Council approved 34 new lots. Twelve new dwellings and one nities in the shire. occurring and new houses going up. modern services and infrastructure dwellings, 17 commercial/industrial new lot were approved in the first half This action was made possible “We would like to harness that, but we hope that the right people will and three subdivisions as well as 29 of 2019, 17 new dwellings and one new by the easing of COVID restrictions. at the same time retain the country move to our shire and help us prosper.” new dwellings, 18 commercial/indus- lot created in the second half of 2019. The skate park is being rotated on town feel. That is going to be the Coolamon Council approved eight trial and two new lots created in 2019. Nine new dwellings and two new a quarterly basis while the pump track challenge for Council, to keep the new dwellings for construction last Total figures for the 2018-19 finan- lots were approved in the first half of will move every six months due to it existing good old community atmo- month, ranging in price up to $620,000. cial year were 28 new buildings, 15 2020 and 23 new dwellings and one being more cumbersome and requir- sphere whilst managing growth and This continued the 2020 trend commercial industrial and two new new lot in the second half of that year. ing additional set-up and removal. 6 — Thursday, May 6, 2021 www.narranderaargus.com.au Narrandera Argus Regional Roundup Rail line to heaven

LOCKHART A rail motor ferried about 70 passengers to Lockhart Railway station last week with Ross Jackson handing over a rail item for the Tim Fischer Gallery to the Green Gunyah Museum. Museum secretary Paul Creek accepted the headboard and flags that were on Tim Fischer’s funeral train and these will be on display in the Gallery. Photos: Jypsy Cronan Muster Tower upgrade Lives left at risk receives by staff shortage funding for Coolamon DENILIQUIN es they need to care for people, Mr Park said. COOLAMON COOLAMON in their engineering assump- NSW Labor is urging the Berejiklian Govern- “This is serious evidence from Dr Magee THREE well-known events on COOLAMON Shire Council will tions to ensure that reports ment to take immediate action to address the and I am concerned local doctors in Deniliquin the Coolamon Shire calendar undertake a structural upgrade were provided that were ‘under serious crisis affecting rural and regional health feel they have no other way for their voices to will receive funding from the of the Coolamon telecommu- tolerance acceptances’. services after explosive evidence was given by be heard. local Council. nications tower. A Council report stated local doctors at a public hearing of the Upper “I know the Deniliquin Health Action Group These are the Coolamon Council received a request this was how some telcos en- House Inquiry into Rural, Regional and Remote hasn’t made this decision lightly. These are Touch Football Association’s from NSW Police to undertake sured they were not required Health Services in Deniliquin. people who love their community and want to Touch Football Small Associ- additional improvements to to contribute to any tower Deniliquin Health Action Group chair Dr provide the best possible care. Brad Hazzard ations Gala Day on October 21 the tower. upgrade costs or lessened the Marion Magee gave evidence all five doctors at cannot continue to ignore them.” ($1000), Bloss Riverina’s Red Future Engineering and ability for competitors to use Deniliquin Hospital would meet on Sunday to NSW Labor also has called on the Govern- Nose Day Rural Style on Au- Communication will under- available space. consider resigning en masse from their positions. take the improvements to the ment to urgently increase investment in NSW gust 13 ($1000) and Coolamon Council was now faced This would leave Deniliquin Hospital with tower as well as base strength- Ambulance as figures highlight a system in crisis Men’s Shed’s Coolamon Fire with a structural upgrade to no doctors at all. ening at a cost of $125,350. with people left waiting nearly 45 minutes to Engine Muster on October 3 the tower. Dr Magee said local health services have Council was advised the access what is at times life-saving treatment. deteriorated markedly with local doctors being ($2500). work proposed by NSW Police The required work met the forced to work 120 hours a week and a nurse Mr Park said it was critical paramedic The Muster was granted was not what would or had tak- criteria of a recent funding practitioner is no longer available at Deniliquin recruitment be increased and fast tracked to the full amount of its funding en the structure above the 80 round for the Local Roads Hospital. ensure people got access to emergency care request, while the other two per cent tolerance allowance. and Community Infrastructure Shadow Minister for Health Ryan Park said when they needed it most. groups were partially funded. Discussions with industry Program and recent savings doctors at Deniliquin have been placed in an “Lives are been put at risk because of chronic A total of $5500 remains in representatives made it ap- made on street light upgrades intolerable position because of this Govern- underfunding and understaffing and we have the 2021 funding pool out of parent that when other users which allowed Council to in- ment’s neglect. paramedics who are under enormous stress the $10,000 allowed. made improvements to their clude the structural upgrade of “The Berejiklian Government must meet with and pressure because of the shortages of staff These funds are available networks on towers they had the telecommunication tower local doctors and provide them with the resourc- right across the system,” he said. until exhausted. been changing the parameters as a project for funding. Narrandera Argus www.narranderaargus.com.au Thursday, May 6, 2021 — 7 May 6 – 12

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TueSday, May 11 May TueSday, 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Deadly Peter Rabbit. 6.45 Andy’s 1.40 Capital Hill. 2.00 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 2.30 Noma Australia. 3.00 Pole To Pole. 7.35 Adv Of Puss In Aquatic Adventures. 7.00 Grace’s Amazing Parliament. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 1.55 The Young And The The Curse Of Oak Island. 3.50 ABC America. Boots. 8.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.20 Sadie Machines. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. Restless. 3.05 Antiques. 3.35 MOVIE: An 4.15 PBS News. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Sparks. 8.55 Moka’s Fabulous Adventures! And Specks. 8.30 Staged. Final. 8.50 Back. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National Elephant Called Slowly. (1970) 5.30 The Shortland Street. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 9.10 Dragons: Riders Of Berk. 9.30 Cleopatra 9.20 Doctor Who. 10.05 Extras. 10.35 The News. 7.30 The Treasurer’s Speech. 8.00 ABC Secret Life Of The Zoo. 6.30 Antiques Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Patriot In Space. 9.55 Rage. 10.55 Close. 5.30 Games. 11.00 Live From The BBC. 11.45 Late News Special. 9.00 Budget 2021: Reaction Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. Brains. 9.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro Voltron: Legendary Defender. Programs. And Analysis. 10.00 Late Programs. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Late Programs. d’Italia. Stage 4. 1.35 Late Programs.

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AUSTRALIAN UNITY HOME CARE & DISABILITY SERVICE: Anthony Gibson, 0400 716 185 (under 13s & under 14s) Juniors: NARRANDERA GARDEN CLUB INC: Meets every 4th Saturday Support for Aged Care and Disability – domestic assistance, or Rohan Rewinkle, 0413 329 166. from March to November. President: Minnie Dawson, personal care and respite, home care packages and NDIS. Contact Rohan Rehwinkle, 0413 329 166. Seniors: Secretary: Gwen Nielsen, 6959 2008. Phone 1300 296 835. FISHING CLUB: Meets 2nd Thursday every month at the HOSPITAL AUXILIARY: Hospital 6951 0200. Meets 1st Thursday CANCER PATIENTS ASSISTANCE SOCIETY (CPAS) For assistance and inquiries: Neta Close Murrumbidgee Hotel at 7.30pm. Contact Des Edwards of the month, 1.30pm at the hospital – see reception. & CAN ASSIST: (President). 6959 1096. Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6.30pm, INNER WHEEL: President: Mary Phillips. Secretary: Jenny Meeting Room at Narrandera Ex-servicemen’s Club. NARRANDERA GOLF CLUB: Phone 6959 1327. Robertson. Phone 6959 2258. Meets 1st Tuesday of the month CANASSIST SUPPORT GROUP: Meets 1st Wednesday of at members home. NARRANDERA IMPERIAL FOOTBALL-NETBALL CLUB: every month at 2pm in the Multi Purpose room at Library. Netball: Kelly Stockdale, 0452 208 428. LANDCARE: Meets 4th Tuesday of each month at the Exies Phone 6959 1096. Junior Australian Rules Football: Graham Flynn, 6959 3533. Club. Contact Betty Bradney 6959 2901, Peter Beal 6959 1015 CARER LINE: is a free telephone information and support Meets 1st of every month from March to September. or Glenn Currie 0488 563 321. service specifi cally for and about carers that provides access Senior Australian Rules Football: Joylene Hutchins, 6956 3219. LIONS CLUB: President, Neil Davison 0424 030 289. to information, emotional support and referrals to a range LITTLE ATHLETICS: Monday nights at Henry Mathieson Oval Meets 1st Wednesday of the month at the Lazy Lizard of services for carers. Call 1800 242 636 Monday to Friday from 5.45pm–7pm, from fi rst Monday after October school Restaurant, 152 East Street, at 7pm. 9am–5pm. holidays until March. Contact Craig Hewitt, 0408 601 758. MEALS ON WHEELS: Offi ce open Mon – Fri, 11.30am to 1pm. CARERS SUPPORT GROUP: 1st Thursday in month at 1.30pm at Community Service Centre. Phone 6959 2977. NARRANDERA LIZARDS RUGBY LEAGUE: Meetings 4th Monday monthly. Co-ordinator 6959 4499. can be accessed Juniors: Facebook @NLJRL2700 or Shaun Lyons, 0468 913 249. NARRANDERA MENS SHED: Meets every Tuesday, Thursday COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH TEAM: directly by phoning 6953 1211. Seniors: Shaun Lyons, 0468 913 249. & Saturday 8am to 12noon in the Shed at Narrandera DEMENTIA TUESDAY CLUB: at Aged Care Activity Centre NARRANDERA RACE CLUB: Lee Sweeney, 0484 270 556, Showground. New members welcome. Contact Bruce 0427 (in Community Health Centre) from 9.30am–1pm. email: [email protected] 169 047 or 6959 2581. Phone 6959 2977. MISSION AUSTRALIA, NARRANDERA OFFICE: Family Case NARRANDERA TENNIS DISABILITY ADVOCACY NETWORK: Appointments 4th Tuesday Manager (02) 6959 4839. Brighter Futures: (02) 6959 4853. CLUB: 0478 097 985. of every month. Phone 1800 250 292. NARRANDERA OLDER MEN’S GROUP: Meets 2nd & 4th SWIMMING CLUB: FRIDAY @ 11 FOR ACTIVE SENIORS: Enquiries or transport phone Monday of each month at the Library, 10am–12noon. Rodney Simon Lee, 6959 1566. Patterson, 6959 1728. 6959 3015. GREATER MURRAY 24-HOUR ACCESS LINE: 1800 800 944. PROBUS: President, Iris Schofi eld 6959 9220 (AH); Secretary, NEWACCESS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE: A free mental health Mary Shady. Meets 3rd Thursday of every month, 10am, at the service available via telephone in the Narrandera region Narrandera Ex-servicemen’s Club. All retired or semi-retired – 6923 3195. persons welcome. ARTS, CRAFTS, INTERESTS PET CARE AT HOME: Pet owners going on holidays or unable & ACTIVITIES RADAR (RIVERINA & DISTRICT ANIMAL RESCUE): President to give them the care they deserve, call Jen’s pet care who Cheryl McCormick, 6959 3342. is offering loving pet feeding service at your own home. AERO CLUB: Craig Day, 0414 613 765. ROCKIN’ ON EAST FESTIVAL COMMITTEE: Allen Law, 0414 328 Other services include Meet at Aerodrome 9am Saturday. garden watering, bin and AIR LEAGUE (AIR CADETS): 664. Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Ex-Servicemens Contact – Leaders 6959 2555. mail check and collection. Club at 7pm from Feb to Oct. NARRANDERA ARTS & CREATIVE NETWORK: For bookings phone References available on RODEO COMMITTEE: “Blue” Absolom, 6959 2724 or 0427 592 724. 6959 1437 or 0417 202 441. President Julie Briggs 0427 985 297. Meets every Friday night at the Charles Sturt Hotel. NARRANDERA AUTO CLUB INC: Meets monthly, 7pm at the SUICIDE AWARENESS, ROTARY: President, Robert Norrie; Secretary, Joan Graham. Golf Club. Email [email protected]. PREVENTION & SUPPORT: Meets Wednesdays 6.30pm. Narrandera Golf Club. Jumping 24 hour phone counselling & CAMERA CLUB: Roy Wade, 6959 1109. Meets the 1st Castle Hire: The Fig Tree Motel, 6959 1888. referral, 1300 133 911. Wednesday of every month at the Senior Citizens Club. NARRANDERA RSL SUB-BRANCH: Meets 1st Tuesday of each Anne Beckett 6959 2207. Meets Monday GIRLS BRIGADE: month at 2pm. Secretary, Neville Wortlehock. Phone 6959 9980. 6pm–8pm at Uniting Church Hall. SENIOR CITIZENS: Jan Bock, 6959 3192. Meets every Monday Meets 2nd Monday of every SCHOOLS PARKSIDE COTTAGE MUSEUM: and Wednesday for cards and bingo. New members welcome. month at Museum. NARRANDERA EAST INFANTS SCHOOL P & C: Meets on the NARRANDERA SHOW SOCIETY: President: Phil Wright, 0427 2nd Monday of every month during school terms at 7.30pm. PONY CLUB: Pres: David Langley, 0427 693 522; Secretary: 593 220. Helen Langley, 0438 593 522. Contact 6959 1858. SOROPTIMISTS: President, Tiffany Thornton; Secretary, Carmen PRESBYTERIAN CRAFT GROUP: Meets every Monday in the NARRANDERA HIGH SCHOOL P & C : 6959 8204. Meets 2nd Brewer. Email [email protected]. Meets 2nd Tuesday Presbyterian Church Hall at 2pm. Tuesday every month at 8pm. of every month. NARRANDERA VINTAGE MACHINERY & COLLECTORS PRE-SCHOOL COMMITTEE: Meetings held 4th Tuesday of every ST VINCENT de PAUL: 6959 2535. Shop opening hours 9.30am CLUB INC: Contact Ron DeMartin 6959 1116. month. Phone: 6959 1942 – Pre-School. to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Conferences 10am-12.30pm Meets every Thursday, 5pm at the Uniting UKULELE GROUP: Monday, Wednesday, Friday. NARRANDERA PRIMARY SCHOOL P & C: 6959 2144. Church Hall.

10 — Thursday, May 6, 2021 www.narranderaargus.com.au Narrandera Argus Regional Roundup Archibald Prize Streetscape comes to region GRIFFITH Archie’ award to promote GRIFFITH Regional Art Gal- portraiture by young people,” on linen Mr Wholohan said. lery will proudly host the Archibald Prize 2020 as its “For adults we’re holding keynote exhibition of 2021. a ‘People’s Choice’ award, in The exhibition, toured out which patrons to the Gallery of Sydney by the prestigious can vote for their favorite Art Gallery of NSW, is only sent portrait for the chance to win to a select number of regional a $500 cash prize also courtesy centres each year, and was last of the ANZ Bank.” hosted in Griffith in 2015. Every Saturday during the To celebrate this major exhibition, the Gallery will be exhibition, the Gallery is holding free guided tours titled hosting a number of special ‘Perspectives in Portraiture’ at events throughout May and 10.30am and 1.30pm. June, including the opening There will also be a chil- gala event on the evening of dren’s art trail, which will stim- Friday, May 14 at 6pm. ulate creativity and learning in Acting Regional Arts and children 12 years and under at Museum Manager, Margaret 11.30am and 2.30pm for a gold Andreazza said this will be coin donation. the Gallery’s premier event “The free guided tours of 2021. are a great way to come and “The opening will be the warm-up at the Gallery on a night that the Gallery will cold autumn and winter’s day shine - there will be live enter- and learn some amazing facts Artist Jo Woods has captured the image of Leeton’s iconic Roxy Theatre and transferred the image to a linen tea tainment, and premium wine about some of Australia’s top celebrities and artists,” Mr towel. Photo: Kim Woods supplied by our sponsor Dee Vine Wines accompanied by Wholohan said. Kim Woods often I would go to Tom, Dick something to celebrate their the Roxy I feel I have a special fine canapés,” Ms Andreazza Other events will include a Lecture: High Art and Hysteria THE humble tea towel is mak- and Harry’s in West Wyalong sense of place and give to relationship with it because said. – The History of the Archibald ing a comeback as a medium for coffee,” she said. family as gifts. when I was drawing it I really “Wendy Shape, one of the had to concentrate and not Prize, Portrait Painting work- for promoting Riverina region- “I began to look at the shape “I came up with the concept 2020 finalists, and indeed of the bended main street and of drawing and I thought how miss out on anything that was shop with the winner of the al communities. the winner of the Archibald saw it for an absolutely amaz- can I make the drawing in important. I had to look at in 1996, coming as a special inaugural ‘Darling Portrait A former Barmedman art- ing artwork. multiples, and came up with that drawing with an eagle eye guest for the night. I’m thor- Prize’, Anthea da Silva and a ist, Jo Woods, is printing her “I started to see those places tea towels,” she said. otherwise the whole drawing oughly looking forward to this comedy of art criticism “That sketches of Coolamon, Leeton, were eventually going to disap- “Tea towels are practical wouldn’t have been authentic.” outstanding social evening Painting is Just Terrible”. Temora, West Wyalong and pear because generally there is but can also be framed or used Ms Woods is happy to draw of 2021. All events are ticketed and Albury onto Polish linen tea not a lot of maintenance put as a wall hanging.” other towns or places of des- “Wendy will also be provid- booking can be made via the towels, capturing the essence into main streets, apart from Jo has also drawn street tination within the region to ing an Artist talk the following gallery website at griffithre- and character of the main the façade of buildings. scapes in Rutherglen and celebrate their sense of place. morning, which is already gionalartgallery.com.au streets. “I thought these places may Beechworth. She goes under the business heavily subscribed – having For the duration of the Jo, now living in Albury, eventually not look like this Each tea towel is a con- of Anabranch Creative. met her as our guest a couple exhibition, the Gallery has has also completed a tea towel anymore and it was a celebra- temporary drawing with a “An anabranch is where of years ago for her own ex- extended the operating hours design for the newly opened tion of home. Many of those sepia wash to suggest past a river or watercourse goes hibition, I highly recommend on the weekend, to 10am-5pm Whitton Malt House. street scapes are well over 100 and present. off itself and rejoins itself at attending this event.” on Saturdays and Sundays until Her design for Leeton years old and unless there is “All of them are a recog- another place – that was met- Gallery Curator Ray Wholo- Sunday, June 27. features the iconic Roxy a lot of maintenance put into nisable genre and are printed aphorical for people who have han said the Gallery will be The exhibition opens Fri- Theatre, about to undergo those buildings, they are not on high quality Polish linen in been away from a place and holding a number of compe- day, May 14 and runs until refurbishment. going to survive another 50 or Australia,” Ms Woods said. want to come back to explore titions and public programs June 27. For any queries, please “I used to live between 100 years.” “Leeton Shire Council com- their roots. to accompany the exhibition. phone 6962 8338 or call in to the Temora and West Wyalong on Ms Woods said often people missioned me to do a run of the “It’s like their anabranch “For people under the age gallery at 167 Banna Avenue, a property at Barmedman, and living in these towns wanted Roxy Theatre – after visiting in life.” of 18, we’re running a ‘Young Griffith. Studio time for bands Marie’s work awarded BOREE CREEK GOOLGOWI WESTERN Riverina Arts and MARIE Clarke’s extraordinary the Cad Factory have teamed work to improve mental health up to support the Western services in her region was rec- Riverina to be a more musical ognised at an award ceremony place after a tough and confus- last week. ing year of navigating a global “Like many country towns, pandemic. Goolgowi has a high rate of These two local organisa- suicide,” Member for Murray tions are offering four song- Helen Dalton said. writers or bands living in the “Marie Clarke has done in- Narrandera, Griffith, Leeton or credible work in turning things Murrumbidgee Local Govern- Vic McEwan in the recording studio with students from around for her community. Helen Dalton MP with Marie Clarke and her award for ment Areas free studio time to Narrandera East Infants School. Photos supplied. “She organised a shire-wide work in the mental health sphere. Photo supplied. record one original song. community meeting to canvass “We want to support local ed to record. Each successful spent navigating COVID-19 has ideas; initiated a petition to a few days a week, so people Marie’s petition to get men- songwriters and musicians songwriter or band will have seen an increase in the sale bring mental health services don’t have to travel hours for tal health units in our hospitals to achieve their dreams of a day recording in the Cad of musical instruments and to Murrumbidgee hospitals; mental health support,” Ms can be downloaded at https:// recording an original track,” Factory’s studio in Sandigo. people allowing themselves made some important steps to Clarke said. “Any help to get www.helendalton.com.au/ Cad Factory creative producer During their session, the time towards this creative and get a counsellor into the town this initiative off the ground petition_for_mental_health_ Sarah McEwan said. musicians will take over the expressive endeavour. and hosted Manly rugby league would be most welcome.” units_in_our_hospitals. “It doesn’t matter if it’s your Cad Factory’s Instagram ac- “The Cad Factory and star Joel Thompson to give a Mrs Dalton said it was vital She asks if local businesses first time in a studio, or your count to share their studio Western Riverina Arts want to talk about mental health. for the government to fund can print out copies for people 10th, this opportunity is open experience. do their bit to help make the “For this reason, I chose her better mental health services in to sign. to anyone passionate about Western Riverina Arts world a more musical place as my Local Woman of the Year the region. “If you’re suicidal, “If 10,000 people sign, I exploring studio recording.” executive director Aanya by offering this professional for the Murray electorate.” you’re not going to travel three can take the petition to NSW From May 3 until midnight Whitehead said music was a development opportunity The next big thing Marie’s hours for counselling,” Mrs Parliament to be debated,” Mrs on Sunday, May 30, musicians foundational aspect of culture that is exploring songwriting, organising is a Full Monty-style Dalton said. “At the very least, Dalton said. can go to the Cad Factory’s that touched us all. production and studio craft in show in October. we need proper mental health “The NSW Government website www.cadfactory.com. “Surprisingly, it flourished a world-class studio, aimed at Ms Clarke informed Mrs services in our hospitals. We won’t be able to sweep this is- au to lodge a simple application under the lockdowns, creating supporting local musicians.” Dalton she has secured the old have amongst the highest sue under the carpet anymore.” form expressing their interest connection and joy in extreme Carrathool Council building to suicide rate in Australia, but in this program. times,” she said. This opportunity has been host a counsellor. not one hospital in the Murray For anyone experiencing From these applications, Vic McEwan from the Cad made possible through the “We are hoping to get a region as an inpatient mental difficulties, call Lifeline on four musical acts will be select- Factory said the past year support of Create NSW counsellor in Goolgowi at least health facility.” 13 11 14 Narrandera Argus www.narranderaargus.com.au Thursday, May 6, 2021 — 11 Your say: Letters to the Editor

EDITOR; Firstly, congratu- landholders to dip into their lations to Southern Riverina pockets, yet again, just so it is No more secrecy Irrigators and their chairman able to fight the politicians and Chris Brooks for the way they every other self-interested indi- are prepared to fight for our vidual and organisation, many region’s future. of them prepared to sacrifice It must be a lonely battle, the NSW Murray for their own because they don’t get much personal gain. in water trading support from those who should And for as long as we’re pre- be doing the fighting. pared to give the government a Kim Woods What sought of help have safe seat of Farrer, nothing will THE ACCC has made it clear they had from our Federal change. Perhaps that needs to state governments need to Member for Farrer Sussan Ley? be hammered home to those change their laws to end secre- In a nutshell, none. who keep voting for the same cy in water markets, according She has been our local and watching as we get deliv- to Member for Murray Helen member throughout the Mur- ered the same, year after year. Dalton. ray-Darling Basin Plan disaster In the meantime, until we A forum at Griffith on April and has been totally ineffective get a marginal seat or a local 28 presented the key recom- in representing out interests. member and farming bodies mendations and findings of Our new Senator Perin who will genuinely fight for the ACCC’s Murray-Darling Davey understands the issues us, we have to do the fighting Basin water markets inquiry being faced, but her leader Mi- ourselves. final report. chael McCormack and fellow So, I would encourage The forum was attended by parliamentarian Keith Pitt (the everyone to make their con- 40 irrigators, farmers, industry present Water Minister), are tribution to SRI, as requested, and government representa- hardly jumping out of their so they can continue their tives. skins to support her or our good work. Helen Dalton has urged the region. I know it’s wrong that we NSW Government to immedi- As for the farming repre- should have to pay when others ately implement a recommen- sentative bodies, National should be doing a lot of the dation from Australia’s com- Irrigators Council and NSW heavy lifting for us. But that’s petition watchdog to end the Irrigators Council, the least the reality we’re facing, so we Irrigators and industry representatives listen to the water markets inquiry findings at secrecy behind water trading Griffith. Photo supplied. said the better. They seem more just have to suck it up until our within irrigation corporations. concerned with their political futures are secured. “At the Griffith forum, the were sick of inquiries and had as water supply and demand There is no single entity mates than our future. Laurie Beer ACCC made it clear that state lost faith. changes and markets develop, responsible for ongoing, ef- As a result, SRI has to ask Mayrung, NSW governments would need to “We’ve had more than 100 and in combination, market fective monitoring of trading change their laws to end the inquiries and reports into water deficiencies are resulting in a in the Basin. secrecy within our water mar- over the past 15 years,” she loss of trust in the fairness of The creation of a water kets,” Mrs Dalton said. said. “We know what’s wrong, markets. marketer’s agency was an Water innovation “In NSW, there is no trans- the NSW Government needs to The ACCC closely exam- ACCC recommendation for parency over how irrigation change the law.” ined trading by four large market regulation and surveil- corporations such as Murrum- The ACCC water markets investors, four small investors lance, market information and to be explored bidgee Irrigation and Coleam- inquiry was commissioned by and 11 major agribusinesses. evaluation, and advisory and bally Irrigation manage water the Australian Government The large investors held advocacy. PEOPLE from across the Geoff McLeod of the non-prof- held within their scheme.” and has held 10 public forums seven per cent of high reli- The ACCC wants to see a diverse communities of the it organisation supporting Irrigation Corporations with more than 800 attendees, ability/security entitlements requirement for advice from Murray–Darling Basin will improved irrigated farming, are private companies who over 100 industry meetings and in the Southern Connected the Water Markets Agency to come together to share the Southern Growers. operate water service infra- over 200 submissions received. Basin while the large and small inform decision making. latest knowledge, achieve- Geoff will provide insights structure to deliver water to The ACCC compiled a data investors accounted for 11 per Other recommendations ments and challenges in water on farming systems adapta- irrigators. base of more than eight million cent of allocation volumes include improving inter-zone management at the inaugural tion which he’s been directly “In Victoria, water trading water market transaction purchased and 21 per cent of trade processes, implementing MDBA-hosted annual con- involved with in the Southern within irrigation corporations records from 2012-2019 for those sold in 2018-19. common water markets data ference River Reflections in Riverina, and give conference is recorded on a state register,” analysis. Major agribusinesses were standards, create a public Griffith in June. participants the chance to ask Mrs Dalton said. The key findings included buyers of 25 per cent of alloca- water market information plat- MDBA Executive Director questions. “But not in NSW, where the total value of Murray Dar- tion volumes traded in 2018-19 form with trade information of Basin Strategy and Knowl- “Sharing information is an irrigation corporations operate ling water entitlements were and 38 per cent in the first part and market announcements, edge, Vicki Woodburn said important way our farming in complete secrecy. estimated at $26.3 billion and of 2019-20. and a water market education the June 9-10 conference is community can gain con- “Water is the only market the annual market trade was The ACCC investigated program. designed to provide the space fidence to adopt different in Australia where you can $1.8 billion. unusual transactions, water Robust accounting for and time for productive con- approaches to improve irri- make a $1 million transaction Farmer’s water assets make holding times, market power, carryover and storage losses nections and conversations gated farming. I welcome the and not even reveal your ABN up 40 per cent of their farm price manipulation, inside in- needed to be developed along between the diverse commu- opportunity to talk about our (Australian Business Number). asset bases. formation and collusion. with a strengthening of meter- nities of the Basin, including experiences, challenges and “In response to a question The inquiry found market The ACCC did not find ing and monitoring, improving industry, agriculture, natural the solutions we are working I asked, the ACCC said their information was fragmented, evidence investors exercised inter-valley trade mechanisms resource management, First towards,” Mr McLeod said. report recommends all irri- incomplete and neither timely market power or manipulated and clarify rules for the deliv- Nations and tourism. Also presenting at the gation corporations should nor comprehensive, and there prices, and it was difficult to ery of environmental water. “This is the first annual con- conference is Braeden Lam- be required to report water was minimal regulation of regulate what is not recorded. The Commonwealth and ference. Each year a different pard from Ozfish Unlimited, trading within its scheme to water market intermediaries, The forum heard poor states are considering the region in the Basin will host the which works to protect and a central authority. It’s up the resulting in irrigator confusion quality public data contributes recommendations and formu- event. The Program has been restore our waterways and NSW Government to change and conflicts of interest. to misconceptions, misin- lating responses, with some developed in collaboration help other recreational fishers the law and make this happen.” Market architecture is formation and low market recommendations requiring with community and industry get involved. Mrs Dalton said people coming under increasing stress confidence. legislative change. leaders – an approach that Braeden will provide in- enables focus themes to cover sights into their plans and pro- areas of most interest as well jections for supporting ongoing as highlight perspectives from recreational fishing in the Basin Dohne the host region,” Ms Woodburn over the next five years, and Dams and bore rebate said. take part in discussions with “The program includes conference participants. FARRER’S farmers impacted and troughs associated with they will now be at the head of ewes in a broad line-up of speakers The conference delivers by the recent drought will be stock watering and desilting the queue to be reimbursed,” sharing information about river on a 2019 Australian Govern- given another 12 months to dams and water bores,” Min- Ms Ley said. “After campaign- and ecosystem health, First ment election commitment to apply for funding from the ister Pitt said. ing on behalf of our community, demand Nations Peoples’ interests and demonstrate effective com- Emergency Water Infrastruc- Under the EWIRS, eligible I am delighted NSW has now WHILE many lots were contributions to water manage- munity engagement through ture Rebate Scheme to help farmers claim up to 25 per joined with the Common- passed in last week online, ment, water use innovation, an annual water conference make their properties more cent of expenses for on-farm wealth in funding all of these the Harper family of Ariah and climate challenges, among in regional locations. drought resilient. water infrastructure, to a total much needed on-farm works. Park sold Dohne ewes for other topics. The first day will be Minister for Resources, rebate of $25,000, of which “Farmers value the rebate $251. “It’s not just about listening streamed live online so anyone Water and Northern Australia half is provided by the NSW because it helps keep live- The five-year-olds weighed – there are plenty of opportuni- across the Basin or the world Keith Pitt said farmers will now Government. stock watered and permanent 70kg. Merino ewes weighing ties for lively interactions and can participate. have until June 2022 to utilise Member for Farrer Sussan plantings alive in a drought 52kg and 9-10 months were discussions as well. Due to the COVID-19 pan- the $100 million in Australian Ley said some farmers in the – importantly it also improves sold by Bertangles Partner- “And while this first confer- demic there are restrictions on Government funding allocated electorate had missed out on productivity so they are better ship, Hay for $239. ence is being hosted in Griffith, numbers who can attend. to the program. obtaining the full rebate when prepared for the next drought J and L Minogue, Barmed- the focus is both local and Ba- “The scheme can be used the scheme became oversub- at some point in the future.” man, sold scanned-in-lamb sin-wide, and open to anyone For more information and towards small scale on-farm scribed in NSW. ewes, four to five years and from anywhere to attend either to register for the conference, drought proofing water proj- “With this extension of the More details are at www. 64kg, for $251 while the Reid in person or online.” visit www.mdba.gov.au/ ects, including buying and program I can assure those agriculture.gov.au/water/ family, Temora, sold Merino Among the range of people news-media-events/river- laying pipes, installing water local farmers who had already national/on-farm-infra- ewes, 21-22 months and 58kg involved in the conference is reflections-conference storage devices, such as tanks invested money in good faith, structure-rebate for $272. 12 — Thursday, May 6, 2021 www.narranderaargus.com.au Narrandera Argus Narrandera Argus DISCLAIMER The Argus would prefer advertisements to be supplied over the counter or email. 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It is also requested RETURN that materials, other than leaves such as tree limbs, rocks and cans, not be included in leaf piles as they LALC THANKS will damage the machine and may cause injury to the Annual Meeting operator and delay the collection process. Any piles Saturday May 22 containing rocks, bricks or pieces of timber including 11am at the Exies Club COX SPORT prunings, etc will not be collected. Residents are 35-49 Bolton St Keith also reminded not to leave a substantial number of All members welcome 02/03/2021 leaves for long periods around the base of trees as it Family would like to may cause injury to the tree. Singles shoot out thank everyone for If an area is not completed on the specified day, it PERSONAL the cards, flowers, BOWLS – NARRANDERA 10-0 and Grade 6 Loss against Leeton will be collected the following week as per schedule. phone calls, food A TOTAL of 14 bowlers attended & District 1-9. and all expressions Wednesday Social Bowls with Darryl A big congratulations to Grade 3s and Sensitive scalp but of sympathy on Crawford, Geoff Angove and Lou Alchin 5s for bringing home the 2021 Pennant need great colour? the passing of their taking home the win. Plaques and individual pins. A great beloved brother, The progressive jackpot was not effort by all team members. Thank you INOA 100% ammonia for supporting your Club; the Redbacks. free hair colour brother-in-law and won and now sits at $122. Wrong Bias uncle. fine was recorded by Dexter Briggs. Well done and all the best in the next only at step – Zone Champions. E. Street Hairstudio Thanks to manage- B Grade Singles were played on ment and staff of Opal Saturday with Wes Kylie defeating Well done Grade 3 Christian Morgan, 6959 9901 Homestead Nursing Kyle Spencer 31-9 and Garry Ingram Jack Harrison (TM), Graeme McComber Home for their care defeating Vicki Maher 31-17. The final and Wes Kiley; Ian Black, Peter Durnan, and kindness to Keith is set for this Saturday between Wes Richard Durnan and John Ingram; TRESPASS and family for the past and Garry. Matt Thornton, Shaun Gehringer, Dave seven years. Nominations for Club C Grade Singles Hoffmann and Joe Gibson. George Cowan NOTICE Special thanks to are now being called for and will close Well done Grade 5 Steve Zak, Peter General Manager Dr Kuku and medical Monday, May 24 with play starting on Sheather, Mark Anderson and Kevin May 29-30. Thomson; Phill Miller, Rodney Flack, Persons apprehended staff of Narrandera We have a lot of new bowlers and Mark Higgins and Ian Rankin; Mark trespassing upon or Medical Centre. C graders so this is the perfect comp Thornton, Matt Grant, George Shadbolt shooting over the land Please accept this as our personal thanks. to get some singles comp practice. and Kevin English. area of Brewarrina Station Don’t miss out, get those names in. Acknowledging the great efforts will be prosecuted. Ansett Pennant Result for Round 10 and also by Grades 4, 6 and 7 team mem- Brewarrina Holdings 6959 2222 Finals played Sunday, May 2 were: bers, together with all our reserves who Pty Ltd. Argus Grade 3 Win against Hay 10-0; Grade 4 step in to fill spots in any grade when Loss against Leeton & District ½ - 9½; needed. Thank you to all our Redbacks RELIGIOUS NOTICES Grade 5 Win against Leeton Soldiers for representing our club with pride. Calling all regional leaders! RSL wins President’s Applications invited for Deputy Chair and Committee NARRANDERA Member positions on the Regional Development ANGLICAN CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH BOWLS – LOCKHART Australia Riverina Committee St Thomas’, Larmer Street St Mel’s Parish, Narrandera ALTHOUGH Lockhart finished minor premiers in grade 7, going through Applications close 17th May Friday, May 7 Saturday, May 8 8.00am Morning Prayer 6pm Vigil Mass undefeated, they were not good enough Regional Development Australia is calling for leaders 10.30am Holy Communion Sunday, May 9 to beat Junee in the final. to drive regional economic development in the Saturday, May 8 8am Galore The President’s Day was held last 9.30am Narrandera NSW Riverina region. 5pm Holy Communion week which was a great day – won by RSL 1st Saturday of month Fr Bradley Rafter People with commitment to economic development, Family/Children’s Service Phone 6959 2080 and the runners-up were Yerong Creek. vision, drive and experience who are able to foster Rev Michael Perrott •••••••••••••••••• President Barry thanked all those strong communication between local communities Phone 6959 2089 SEVENTH DAY who helped on the day, especially the and all levels of government are encouraged to ADVENTIST CHURCH ladies who put on a great meal. submit an application. •••••••••••••••••• 34 William Street Ken Smith played Terry Mildren Women, people from Indigenous and diverse BAHA’I FAITH Pr Adam Tonkin in the club singles championship, with 0413 538 514 cultural backgrounds, and people with disability are Devotional and Ken having a runaway win 31-7. information evenings •••••••••••••••••• encouraged to apply. Also on Saturday, Steve Johnstone For details call 0418 672 789 ST JOHN’S Apply for a role as Deputy Chair or Committee LUTHERAN CHURCH played Darryl Carter with Darryl proving Col Ryan, Rex Smallwood, Duncan •••••••••••••••••• Member by 5pm AEST 17th May to join a national Phone Roxy Heckendorf too good, wining 31-15. Lamont and Barry Love lining up network of local people developing local solutions CRC CHURCHES on 6959 3190 The Club was saddened by the recent for the Lockhart Bowling Club to local issues. INTERNATIONAL •••••••••••••••••• passing of Lionel Smith, a great bowler President’s Day. Photo supplied. CRC Plaza Theatre ST JOHN’S in his day and a life member of the club. For an applicant information pack see here: Contemporary Family Service UNITING CHURCH The pairs draw is out so look it up moved to Sunday, May 23. Bowlers also rdariverina.org.au/news/2021/4/20/join-the-rda- 10am Sunday Cnr Cadell & Douglas St on the board and play your games. travelled to Ganmain last Sunday for riverina-committee Phone 6959 1332 0477 202 141 Vote count for pennants has been their President’s Day. Narrandera Argus www.narranderaargus.com.au Thursday, May 6, 2021 — 13 Your guide to our local SPORT

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FARRER FL Nicholas Rupolo “We kept running and using the G.M. & S.M HEATH HUNDREDS gathered at Peter Hastie ball well giving us a nice ve goal lead Oval on Saturday for the 50th anniver- at half-time sary of the CSU Bushpigs and their fans “They came back hard in third quar- ELECTRICAL were rewarded with a 33-point win over ter and challenged us again and we had Glenn Heath • Domestic the Northern Jets. to stand up and I thought we had Travel to all (No job too small) In the week the Bushpigs celebrated a strong defence, we worked hard on • Industrial areas their clubs 50th anniversary season those aspects, when the game was there • Commercial their inaugural players and fans were to be won we stood up.” treated to a ve-goal victory. Bushpigs legends attended a big 6953•3317 The Northern Jets weren’t rusty after weekend reunion including inaugural their bye last week matching CSU in president Maurie Hogan and coach 0419•744•429 the rst quarter, but it was the second Ivan Carroll. Lic No: EC33088 – Level 2 Service Provider: Lic No AP31404 that the Bushipigs took control. The Murrumbidgee Turf Club The Jets only put two points on CSU was packed in with 250 attendees in the second quarter as they allowed celebrating the 50th anniversary after a 30-point gap to emerge heading into the match. This space could the third quarter. “It was great to see such a big crowd,” They did well to close that chasm Cohalan said. but the same problems remained in the “We had hundreds of people travel be yours! nal quarter. from around Australia to attend the Ph.6953 5500 The Jets again scored only two as reunion and the game, it was probably • PUMPS • PIPELINES • FILTRATION CSU piled on the points to nish them biggest crowd our boys will have played • WATERING SYSTEMS off. Head coach Travis Cohalan was in front of. 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With the scores locked even at IT was a tough game this week with It was an unusually hot day, the C grade girls had a tough weekend It was a tight contest from the half-time Carroll revved his crew up many of Eagle A grade netball players heat radiating from the asphalt did and unfortunately, Eagles went down start. The Rovers defence struggled in with the con dence of their second having to back up and play two and not help the girls campaign. 67 to 4 but back to training this week the beginning and their attack could quarter. three games throughout the day. The girls pushed through the pain to improve. barely get any runs on the board in the “We needed to get our energy up,” The rst half the girls played strong from their burning feet demonstrating Our awards went to Paige Godden, rst quarter with the Crows coming he said. “We were a little bit at, to netball holding Turvey to a goal-to- great runs of play, with Lucy Hicken- Latoya Burgess and Lara Demamiel. out strong. Leeton’s credit they were playing goal match. bothom possessing multiple defensive After a bit of an unsettled start It took them till half-time to bring some good football, they put it to us Marnie Grintell and Katelyn John- turnovers to get this week’s game day the Eagles U17 girls found some themselves into the contest with the and to their credit they were better son worked the circle well together award sponsored by Trims Collective. resolve, with strong defence of Zoe scores tied at 32-all. than us early. and scored convincingly from each The nal score did not re ect Hutchinson, Brooke Hall and Pippa Mark Carroll’s half-time team talk “We were making too many skill centre pass. the passage of play, A reserve Smith producing a high level of pres- inspired his side to take control of errors, we’d play on too quickly and Daneka Hatty had a great game in unfortunately went down to Turvey sure forcing a number of turnovers. the match with Coolamon putting they were capitalising on our errors defence causing many turnovers. The Bulldogs 60-19. The girls went to the main break a 20-point buffer between them and early, we settled down and started second half saw the heat and fatigue It was a tough game for Eagles down 15 to 19. The girls came out ring the Crows. hitting our targets. set in, Turvey kept strong through B grade against Turvey Park. The after half time with some positional The early cobwebs in the defence “We probably could have kicked a their attack, the girls went down to girls fought hard to keep the score changes and strong pressure. were shaken off as the Rovers nished little bit straighter again but i thought a tough loss. Narrandera 28 Turvey close but unfortunately Turvey Park Unfortunately, in the last quarter off the Crows to cement their place our connection and teamwork was Park 59 proved stronger on the day winning a few unforced errors meant the girls in the top three. good.” It was a tough day at Turvey for A 49-18. Stand out performances from went down 33 to 30. Awards went to Head Coach Carroll knows it’s All eyes then turned to the reserve as key players were missing Naomi Williams, Zara Hands and Lauren Wickes and Zoe Hutchinson. never easy to score a win against Rovers reserve team who racked Leeton away from home but believed up an incredible 205 points against his team showed great strength de- then Crows. spite few rotations. It took until the third quarter for “It was a fantastic win to be hon- the Crows reserves to score their rst Coly kicks in boots for the bush est,” Carroll said. goal but by then, Coolamon’s lead was “We had no rotations after half well over 100 points. The nal score Nicholas Rapulo Footy boots time and we had a few sick with u and in the reserves was 205-20. COLEAMBALLY Football Netball of all sizes Club is helping the Indigenous com- have been munities of the Pilbara region kick donated goals by joining forces with Ngurru by the Midfielder joins Lions Kujungka to donate footy boots for community. RFL Nicholas Rapulo I got my rst taste of that on and off their players. Photo GANMAIN Grong-Grong Matong eld culture. Ngurru Kujungka are a not-for- supplied. Lions got their rst taste of their new “My No.1 attribute is being a pro t community sport organisation signing, experienced mid elder Kirk consistent solid player every week. that launched the ‘Football Boots for Mahon, as they smashed Collingullie “I’m best as an inside mid or half- Remote Communities’ program. Demons 107-36 on the weekend. back anker, getting into my late 20s AFL clubs across the Riverina have The former Eastlake and Canberra with high level footy I think of myself pitched in to offer their old boots “Adam Norton who is working boys who have played with us over player is joining one of the strongest as a smart footballer and hopefully I to send to the Western Desert for in an AFL position working out in the years. It goes to show AFL is truly Lions teams in recent memory in can bring some of those strengths to residents to play in with the majority remote communities noti ed us as the Australian sport. Riverina FNL. the Lions.” of players playing barefoot, mostly well, saying these kids can play but “I’ve been out there myself as well Mahon is a versatile mid elder GGGM Lions are steamrolling on dirt. mostly barefoot. We’re glad to be part and I’ve seen kids and adults kicking capable also of playing in the backline through the beginning of the season Coleambally’s Carl Chirgwin has of this boots on the ground work.” around 50 metre bombs without boots and when he got the call from head winning their rst three games by been heavily involved in the clubs Coleambally Blues have had on, imagine if they had boots on.” coach Sam Martyn. more than 70 points. work to get players and volunteers to representation from First Nations Approximately one in five “I was excited when Sam made Mahon played his rst minutes send close to a hundred pairs of boots. players over their years and Mr Indigenous Australians are AFL par- the call to me,” Mahon said. and will presumably have a eld “They put the call out for spare Chirgwin has a personal connection ticipants and 11 per cent of team lists “He thought I’d be a good t for a day setting up goals for top scorers boots and most clubs have some to the First Nations communities from in the AFL are made up of Aboriginal player like me to join, when I commit- Riley Corbett, George Alexander and thrown in the shed every year so we his father. and Torres Strait Islander players. ted I was excited to t into a strong Matthew Hamblin. thought our club could get on a rally,” “My father grew up playing in the The Coly Blues are still taking team. Linking up again with Sam His addition is a statement of Mr Chirgwin said. Kimberley, and he went on to become donations. If you would like to donate, the coach was main reason, he told intent from the Lions to break their “It doesn’t matter what size either. a legend of our club,” he said. the club are accepting boots of all me just how much he loved the club 10-year premiership drought and pre- “We had a massive in ux of boots “A lot of us see it as really important sizes at the Coleambally Recreation from his short time he had nothing vent East Wagga Tigers from scoring come in from kids and adults. to give back to some of the Indigenous Ground until May 7. but good words and on the weekend their third title in a row. RFL 2021 BUSINESS HOUSE Tipping Comp

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Round 3 RESULTS Round 4 8 May 2021 MCUE Goannas 20.17-137 def Griffith Swans 8.3-51 Narrandera Eagles v C’gullie GP Demons Narrandera Sportsground Griffith Swans v Wagga Tigers Griffith Ex-Services Club Leeton Whitton Crows 8.2-50 def by Coolamon Rovers 11.20-86 Coolamon Rovers v MCUE Goannas Kindra Park, Coolamon C’gullie GP Demons 5.6-36 def by GGGM Lions 16.11-107 GGGM Lions v Leeton Whitton Crows Ganmain Sportsground Turvey Park Bulldogs 23.15-153 def Narrandera Eagles 4.8-32 BYE Turvey Park Bulldogs Narrandera Argus www.narranderaargus.com.au Thursday, May 6, 2021 — 15 Narrandera Argus [email protected] SPORT BULLDOGS GROUND EAGLES RFL Robert McLay ran Narrandera, winning every quarter, however NARRANDERA seniors came up against a des- the Narrandera Reserves can hold their head up perate Turvey Park Bulldogs side on Saturday at high as there were some key personal missing Maher Oval, with the Eagles keen to put a better including captain James Sullivan. performance after a round one loss to Ganmain. The Reserves have fought hard in both of The Bulldogs started hot kicking the first their first two games, however the boys will couple of goals in a row and the Eagles were need to hit the training track in order to keep under pressure from the get go. on improving and look at banking their first win On-ball duo of Van Buuren and Grinter tried in the coming weeks. Netball getting the Eagles back into the game after the The final score was Narrandera 0.5 (5) to quarter time break and big Isaac Bunge kicked Turvey Park 23.12 (150). two to try and rally Eagles going into half time. The Eagles U17s played their second game of After the break the Bulldogs again showed the year away to Turvey Park, the boys knew it action their class, age and experience running the was going to be a fierce tough battle due to lack younger Eagles off their feet and racking up of numbers and a strong Turvey side that has some easy possessions through the middle of very rarely lost a game over the last few years. the ground. In the first quarter the boys in the middle heats up had to work extra hard to keep the ball from Angus Durnan worked hard all day presenting at the footy but then went down with surging forward on every occasion, they tried a lower leg injury. hard but to no avail. Barellan player Jayne Eldridge in the Under-11s match. Photos: Jodi Evans Luke Paterson down back playing his 100th The coaches’ message at quarter time was THERE was plenty of action in the Narrandera Barellan Two Blues defeated Narrandera 19-9. game battled on all afternoon and never gave in. simple, lift the aggression and work rate and versus Barellan netball games on the weekend In the Under 15s, Barellan Two Blues were Bulldogs ran away with the game late and we will become more competitive. at Barellan. defeated by Narrandera Eagles Gold 26-15 and piled on the goals as the young Eagles did ev- The second and third quarters saw major Under 11 Barellan Two Blues went down Narrandera Eagles Blues defeated Barellan erything they could to stem the flow. player changes to try and stem the flow of goals to Narrandera Eagles 30-2 while the Under 13 Two Blues 36-6. A disappointing result for the seniors overall and try and get some of our players into the game, and hopefully some more promising football is it worked for a while but the forward movement on the horizon for the Eagles. The final score was of the Turvey boys was just too much to handle. Turvey Park 23.15 (153) to Narrandera 4.8 (32). The fourth quarter brought with it a little Meanwhile, the Narrandera Reserves took on more aggression which seemed to spark our a strong and fit Turvey Park outfit on Saturday. boys up a bit, in this quarter we scored our first From the start Turvey Park were clearly the goal for the game. better side, although that did not stop Narran- Credit goes to each player who battled all dera from giving a good contest, especially in game and did not give up. The final score was the midfield with Reece Borg, Andrew Beal and Turvey 23.28 (166) to Eagles 1.1 (7). Michael Melon fighting all day long. Best players were A. Irons, L. Kerr, X. Vearing, Unfortunately, the more skilled Turvey over- T. O’Mahoney.

Barellan’s Dakota Smith makes a grab for Barellan’s Sophie Male takes the pass in Narrandera player Angus Eldridge handballs during play against a classy Turvey Park the ball in the Under-15s. the Under 15s. Bulldogs outfit. Photo supplied.

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