No: 4202 Print Post: 100002834 Thursday, January 28, 2021 Recommended Price $2.00 Inc. GST Pages: 20 Fully independent, local and yours, since 1909 thebridgenews.com.au INTERIM HEARTACHE PAGE 8 CEO PAGE 13 WEED WARRIOR AWARDED By Nicole Fraser media, “The award is for her consis- Mother Nature didn’t dampen spirits tent effort to eradicate caltrop (bin- in Barham as the community came to- dii, three corner jacks) from the road gether to celebrate Australia Day. In- verges of the township of Barham. It’s clement weather forced the event into the town hall, with 120 people enjoy- a pretty wonderful achievement, and ing a breakfast prepared by the Bar- Mum is chuffed to be recognised.” ham-Koondrook Lions Club. It was Janet, a Barham resident for 70 years, a time to gather, reflect, respect, and was openly overwhelmed. “I received celebrate after a year of many chal- a lovely letter from the Shire a couple lenges and feats. of weeks ago. It was a humble thing With a welcome by Lions Club Presi- dent, Alan Millar, the proceedings to do and to be appreciated like that, saw Murray River Councillor, Alan it was tremendous. I have enjoyed this Mathers and Gannawarra Shire Coun- time with family; they have travelled. cillor, Travis Collier, present details It was also a good turnout considering of Australia Day Award recipients the weather,” Janet said. across both councils. Roger Griffiths, Another daughter, Angie, explained Manager of Economic Development at Gannawarra Shire Council, was guest that people from the garden club had speaker and outlined the council’s on- congratulated Janet and that flowers going community commitment, proj- were received from ‘the lady at the lo- ects, and vision for the new year. Bar- cal post office’. “My mother does the ham Scouts and Guides assisted with garden there. There isn’t a tap there, so the flag raising. she brings water in buckets in her car Barham’s Janet Cincotta was offi- down to the garden. cially presented with the Murray Shire Council Citizen of the Year Award in We are just proud of you, Mum,” recognition of her devotion to keeping shared Angie. the Barham streetscape neat and tidy In light of the welcome rain on Mon- for many years. Janet’s family was day evening and into the early morn- present at the Australia Day breakfast ing, bringing relief and breaking the and awards. dry spell, Angie commented, “with Many locals acknowledged that it was ‘well deserved and that she was a rain comes more weeds!” However, it worthy recipient’. did mean some time off from watering Daughter, Frances, said on social for a short time.

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A big turn out, 174 meals served. Murrabit Lions Club President Neil Hopkins with a quilt Pattie made. The Koondrook–Barham Bridge | Thursday, January 28, 2021 – 3 Moulamein Australia “Poem for Day Awards Janet” By Helen Nankivell With a heart for the community She visits those in need She served on many a committee She does a helpful deed This song for Mum will give some facts She’s a senior lady without peer Not just about three corner jacks She did a lot with seven kids to rear

A bucket and a shovel is her preferred She’s ready to serve gear She’s ahead of the curve I want you to hear So of course, we hold her dear Sorry that we can’t be near In 2021 we will cheer When you are Citizen of the Year That you are Citizen of the Year

Costly Colic: Update on Burg Following on from last week’s story in The Bridge, after the two weeks at the Werribee Animal Hospital, Burg is finally home with his new family. Burg now requires small two hourly feeds, regular health monitoring and in hand exercise until he makes a full recovery. Community event of the year – Moulamein Gourmet Fair The family are extremely grateful Moulamein Bowling Club President - Ian Gibson and humbled by the support and do- Art Gallery - Jill Reed nations provided by the community. Mayor - Chris Bilkey

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Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne 4 – Thursday, January 28, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge HERE FOR LANGY A recent motorbike accident on January 17 has forever changed the life of a young Koondrook man James Lang, 19. The youngest son of Norm and Trish Lang and brother to Jordan, James has been a highly ac- tive member of the community, from Junior Gannawarra Youth Council member, Skate Park Committee President and awarded the Austra- lian Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award. James will be adjusting to life in wheelchair, he has been moved to the Austin Hospital to start rehab and is said to be, positive but just runs out of steam later in the day. The community has launched an array of fund- raising activities to support the family. Stubbies holders, tee shirts, a pool fundraiser, donation tins and even a float down the Murray. The float, held on Australia Day raised over $5,600. The Lang family wish to convey their sincere gratitude and thanks for the overwhelming love, Collecting for Langy. Members of Koondrook Fire Brigade and volunteers helped collect the generous donations of $5,600 support and generosity shown by the community. from people during the event.

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Leitchville Lions Community Award presented to Graham Thompson Gannawarra Shire Councillor Keith Link giving an address to the crowd. (right) by Alan Dunne (left).

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Barham-Koondrook Lions Club Members preparing breakfast for the Australia Day festivities in Barham L-R John Whelan, Geoff Barker, John Boyd ,Garry Cook, Philip Williamson.

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From The Editor’s Desk... Lloyd Polkinghorne Lloyd’s Walk for Water

If you’re interested in the rent capitalist, corrupt and un- The very thing the Govern- water problems of our beau- Australian manner. ments claim to save, the Mur- tiful Murray Darling Basin To me, Australians should all ray Darling Basin, is on a you’re not alone. work to the betterment of all self-destruct path and no Gov- Our rivers are being raped by Australians in a wholistic ap- ernment will ever be account- those who claim to save them. proach of community, country able, unless we, the people, To solve a problem, we must and common sense. stand up. clearly identify the problem. Common sense is not dead, The Wyangala Dam is an- In a basin-wide approach, as that is the stuff you know in other one, a business case it stands, the Murray Darling your gut, like fire is hot, or hit- that doesn’t stack up at all, Basin Plan is fundamentally ting yourself in the head will environmental and cultural flawed. hurt, or not putting on your It is my belief good science seatbelt will increase your risk destruction and the big winner has been bastardised for politi- of harm, all things I would appears to be mining compa- cal and financial gains. consider common sense. nies, who plan to also build a Those in control still shout I’m not saying everyone 650 acre tailing dam across we are using our water in the possesses the same degree of the head waters of the same most beneficial, environmen- common sense, like some peo- river. What could go wrong? tal, social, economic and pru- ple are great at maths or dance If we don’t stand up, the very dent manner. or finances, different skills or few will have had the cake, Professor Peter Gell’s latest gifts. and eaten it, while destroying Watching The Tide Roll Away: The whole shooting match is our food security, environ- Reply to Tibby, is one more in real trouble, and the stupid- ment and cultural heritage, for nail in the coffin of delusion. ity continues. all Australians. A letter penned by the late Currently the NSW Govern- And, they have done it by John Briscoe about the Mur- ment intends to push flood- playing a game of division. ray Darling Basin Plan, as a plain harvesting through at We are all Australians and world leading water expert current levels of extraction. deserve the same rights of and adviser to the likes of the Current extraction of the food security, environment World Bank, a plan based on unmetered and unlicenced and cultural heritage. political deception and many floodplain harvesting is esti- other damning statements. mated at nearly five times the If you’re worried about cli- Another nail. 1993-94 limits of take. The mate change projections into Consider our environment in NSW Government will sanc- the future and ignore the train a holistic sense. We previously tion the death of the Darling, wreck in front of you, hap- grew certain crops in certain Menindee and our western pening now, then I probably regions under irrigation for NSW communities if this goes wouldn’t put you in charge of broader reasons than the cur- ahead. common sense. 8 – Thursday, January 28, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge Jeff and Lesley’s Heartache

For many, the Australian dream is to own lem has not been identified by any of the your own home. A place of your own, some- legal transactions. thing you love and cherish. The Collins’ did apply for a title re-estab- For Jeff and Lesley Collins, their dream lishment in the hope of resolving the prob- river home is now a source of much angst. lem. They purchased their Murrabit home, nes- While sale of Crown land is possible, the tled close to the Murray, 17 years ago. Victorian Department of Environment, The couple put their own touches on the property, Jeff a builder by trade, making a Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) must beautiful home for their retirement. deem the land surplus to requirements and In 2018, Jeff applied for a building permit only after a costly and exhaustive process, to construct an additional small kitchen, as including consultation with Gannawarra Lesley’s elderly mother had come to share Shire, Earth Resources Regulations and their home. native title assessment, requiring an Indige- During the application process, it was dis- nous Land Use Agreement with Traditional covered that most of the home was sitting Owners, which would require applicants on Crown land. paying a fee in return for agreement. In 1881, the Reservation on Crown land Through contacting Member for Mur- along watercourses was implemented, de- ray, Peter Walsh and Minister for En- claring for the Murray- “Along the left bank ergy, Environment and Climate Change, of the River Murray from its source to the point where the boundary-line between the Lilly D’Ambrosio, the couple did obtain a colonies of South Australia and Victoria in- DELWP review of the situation, which ul- tersects the same, all land, the property of timately decreed the land not surplus, and the state, within a distance of three chains therefore not available for sale. from the ordinary winter level.” In correspondence with DELWP it was With the discovery that the house en- revealed the department knew of the en- croaches on Crown land, a building permit croachment as far back as 2010, and that was not possible. many hundreds of encroachments on other The house has sat in the current location properties have been identified. for over 70 years, confirmed with aerial Jeff and Lesley are now stuck between a photography from 1945. rock and a hard place. DELWP has stated In the Collins’ search for information, his- that a licence could be granted for a 10-year torical accounts, including a rate book entry from 1875 also suggest there may have been period (subject to native title). The other op- a mud brick dwelling on the property prior tion is to move the house, which Jeff esti- to the current house. mates could cost up to $100,000 factoring Although the property has been sold nu- in moving, power, water, and septic facti- merous times in the last 70 years, the prob- lites. The Koondrook–Barham Bridge | Thursday, January 28, 2021 – 9

Thoughts go out to the Lang family community. ********** Australia Day this week. The town was shocked to 1. Name: Geoff Molin BLAST FROM THE PAST Breakfast hear about local lad James’ motorbike 2. Nickname: ‘Hep’ (name of his (25 YEARS AGO) Due to the rain event that accident last week. Amazing how first boat) or for a while ‘Mullins’ We’ve turned the clock back to the we got over Moulamein on much an incident can affect a whole stuck because they always seemed to week of January 19, 1996. Bruce Mc- Australia Day, anywhere town. Even more mind blowing to mis-print ‘Molin’ in Country Week Gowan had a close shave with death between 9ml and 19ml I see a community rallying together Cricket. when a two-year-old Murray Grey have heard, our event had with support and fundraising efforts. to be moved to our Moula- 3. Family members: His better Bull charged him. Bruce was left with That’s what makes small country mein Town Fire Brigade half, Faye, Paul (Nugget) and Belinda eight stitches in his right leg, ligament towns so remarkable and admirable. shed. It was not planned, (Booza). damage to his left knee, two broken Also, this week I decided to have a but this may be something ribs and bruising on his chest. He was quick five-minute chat with a busi- 4. Business and how long: Molin our Murray River Council released from the Barham Hospital ness owner which consists of a few Motorcycle and Marine. A family should look at in the future. four days later. quick questions for something dif- established business since 1936, cel- Our brigade shed has shade, ferent. Hopefully each week I will ebrating its 85th year in 2021. Barham High School obtained toilets, and air conditioning if it is the usual 40 degrees stumble across another. 5. If you could live anywhere in very good results in the 1995 Higher plus, and there is plenty of Gypsy with her first Cod. ********* the world where would it be? It’s School Certificate. Top students were Renee Venn and Ross Gardam. The room for everyone. Just a TOWN HAPPENINGS Koondrook through and through for mein Town Fire Brigade and remember. Well done to our Australian Day Ambassador in 1996 thought. Well, I did hear on the local grape- me. It was good to see our Rescue Unit for catering Men’s Shed and our mates vine that a beautiful lady was turning 6. What or who motivates you to was Aussie Rules icon, Ron Barassi. Mayor, Chris Bilkey, at our on the day and I think we from Bendigo for making 98 tomorrow, but without a doubt I’d work hard? Easy, the community! A national taskforce had been presentation of the Commu- should all consider holding this great event happen. If pass her off as an 80-year-old! She 7. Proudest accomplishment? formed to work towards combating nity Event of the Year. This this great event in the shade anyone knows where we is as fit, sharp and as cheeky as a Sports and providing a business for the European Carp in the river sys- was awarded to our Gallery of our Fire and Rescue Shed tems. can buy cat fish fingerlings 21-year-old old still. Now, I’m not al- the public. Girls and our Moulamein in the future. I’m sure our Irene Whelan had a surprise 50th Bowling Club for their joint good Mayor Chris will give could they please get in lowed to mention her name because 8. Funniest thing that’s happened party thrown for her at Mates Hotel effort for running our Gour- this some thought after to- I may receive a little bit of lip down this year? It would have to be our touch with me as our Barrel the street next… so happy birthday, in Koondrook. met Fair at our Moulamein day. newest member to the family, a Blue- Boys at our Bowling Club Nancy Spence! Iris Mathers also celebrated her Bowling Club. I keep saying More fish released tongue lizard now named ‘Cyril’. have another restocking It’s back to packed school lunches 80th birthday with an afternoon tea at that this is the first time I Our Moulamein Men’s The Blue-tongue lizard managed to have had to get on the mike project in their sites. in Victoria today with students head- the home of Peter and Shirley Satori. Shed and our friends from and asked people to leave Bendigo let a ton of cod and River levels ing back to the classrooms. There will get himself in a spot of bother in our ********** our club for no reason. It yellow belly go into our local The Edward is at just over be some excited parents and no doubt mouse trap. So, after some care we LAUGH OF THE WEEK decided to adopt him. was COVID-19 rules that rivers this weekend. There 2.1m and just above 2,200 some nervous parents with a few little I’m reading a book called ‘Quick only 100 people could be in was around $6,000 worth 9. What did you aspire to be when megalitres a day and rising preps skipping into school. Money For Dummies’ by Robin our club at one time. Around of fingerlings released. On you were little? Play sport, love Billy Gray has decided to head back Banks. 300 people attended this rough calculations, this slowly. There is a good rise to the Sunny State to further his stud- cricket. ********** great day. It is the first time should be more than 9,000 on the way, so if you were ies in theatrical theatre and work on 10. The karaoke machine has one WHAT I LEARNT TODAY I have ever seen a line-up of extra fish in our Niemur and ever going to fish our Ed- his tan. song left, what do you pick? ‘Phan- If you walked for 12 hours a day, it a few dozen people trying to Edward Rivers as well as ward River, now would be The Murrabit Cod Challenge is set get into our club. Well done the Billabong Creek. This tom of the Opera.’ would take the average person 690 a good time to do it. Talk- to go ahead on March 19, 20 and 21. to all those involved, an- was a bit of a thrill for my 11. Have you travelled? I’ve been days to walk around the world. Maybe ing to some mates today, ********** other feather in the cap for little mate, Gypsy, who was fortunate to travel many places but a Lloyd’s next challenge? most time they get about a BUSINESS STREET TALK Moulamein. fishing with her mother be- strong highlight would have to be a ******** This week I’ve started at the top of We were fortunate enough hind our Moulamein Bowl- dozen cod in a session. That trip to London. I attended the Lords CLOSING the town in Koondrook with Geoff to have our Australia Day ing Club. They had both just is around three hours with Cricket Test. I had just grabbed two Ambassador there as well. Molin. Some would describe him as I guess after the last few weeks we caught their first cod ever two in the boat. They are beers and the next minute the crowd Ron Delezio and his wife, when the Men’s Shed boys an icon of the town, hardworking, all should be reminded of just how all Subway cod at the mo- erupted with a roar around me. There Carol, were at our event. turned up to let more cod honest and a bit of a larrikin. He did precious life can be. You never know ment (foot long) but it is one were no TV screens at the ground We all remember the tragic go. Gypsy told them how try to handball it off to son, Paul, but what change is just around the corner. back then to see what the fuss was story about their daughter, she just caught her first cod. thing about fishermen, they Geoff was already front and centre. Don’t put off the small things. Smile about. I soon heard I had just missed Sophie, when she copped “That was probably one we have patience. A year or two Geoff and his family run Molin Mo- and be thankful for what you have. If the best run out of the game. Merv two freak accidents at a very let go last year,” Sutto told without a black water event torcycle and Marine on Grigg Road. you are awake, you’re blessed. Life is young age. They have been her. Hughes had just run out England’s and you will have to hide be- Many of you already know that Geoff a gift, appreciate every minute of it. through hell, and now they Our Men’s Shed mob then hind a tree to bait your hook, could literally sell you a mower before Michael Atherton for 99. If you have any items or announce- are trying to help others that let Gypsy let some of this your new lawn seed had a chance to 12. If money was no object, what ments to share please drop us an are going through similar year’s cod go back into the the fishing will be that good. sprout from the soil. Even from a few would you do all day? I’d still work email, subject titled “By The River- tragedies. river. I’m sure this will be a Only time and mismanage- short questions Geoff is all about the and continue doing what I’m doing. side” [email protected] Well done to our Moula- memory that she will always ment of our rivers will tell.

Our thoughts go to the friends and fam- with his half a dozen beers. Jackpot goes ily of Jack Main who passed away this to $2,200 next week. Shooter won the $15 week. Jack was a much-loved local char- voucher, Mick the $10 voucher, Clarissa a acter who contributed greatly to the com- free pot and Hank gets free tickets for next munity with his knowledge and stories. He week. The social winners were Glenda will be greatly missed. and Aidi who took home meat trays, Stan *A huge thank you to all who organised and Maureen a six pack and Sasha a pizza and contributed to the wonderful Australia voucher. Day celebrations at Wakool. That includes *Birthday celebrations will be had by the Progress Association and helpers for Ebony Storm, Kerry Wright, Grant Ellis, breakfast, Guy and Maree for the lawn Rochelle Shannon, Tamara Flight, Merle bowls and David for the tennis tourna- Filmer and Donna Nulands. ment. The Wakool Fire Brigade raffle *Wakool Club membership number was winners were Mainy, Sandra and Jenni O. Peter Wilson, not present, raffle winners A fantastic community effort and enjoyed were Robert Walker - meat tray, Linda by all. Carey - meal voucher and card game, Mi- *The pub tipping competition was won kayla Troy - chicken tray, Genni Oggian by Frank, the birthday boy this week. He - meat tray and Paddy Mathews - esky and was so humble in his victory (not). Kitty fan. Please check out our amended hours during the COVID-19 crisis on Facebook. Ph: 5453 2442 Jackpot had Shane drawn out for a throw *If you would like me to include an an- of the dart; he left the watering and came nouncement or event please email me or KOONDROOK GENER AL STORE in to do the job himself but has to be happy call into the pub for a chat. Take care. 10 – Thursday, January 28, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge

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BRIDGE TO BRIDGE KINGS PARK RETURNS REJUVENATION Page 13 Sunday, February 28, 2021 Page 14 COMMUNITY FOCUS

The focus of Cohuna’s Australia Day 2021 event was not the flags people were waving, the thongs they were wearing or the snags in bread they were eating for breakfast; the focus was on the sense of community and the Australia Day theme, ‘Reflect. Respect. Celebrate’.

Reyner Webb (aged 8), Makenna Thompson (10) and Zaeli Cutter (11) were among those who attended the Australia Day breakfast in Cohuna. Full Story – PAGE 12 12 – Thursday, January 28, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge Australia Day Focus on Community By Kirstin Nicholson Day encourages us to reflect The focus of Cohuna’s on the past and contemplate Australia Day event was the future on a community not the flags people were level. “We should celebrate waving, the thongs they the success of our commu- were wearing or the snags nity, respect what we have in bread they were eating and be grateful for it, and for breakfast; the focus was then we should take the op- on the sense of commu- portunity to reflect on the nity and the Australia Day vision and effort of those theme, ‘Reflect. Respect. that laid the foundations of Celebrate’. who and what we are today.” The Cohuna Lions Club, Tayla Hore received the which organises and caters Gannawarra Shire Young for the event each year, was Citizen of the Year Award happy with the crowd size, for being a passionate ad- despite heavy rain threaten- vocate for the Gannawarra ing the event earlier in the Shire’s young people and morning. being instrumental in or- Guest speaker, Cohuna ganising the Cohuna youth Des and Marie Hudson surrounded by family at the Australia Day celebrations in Cohuna. identity, Max Fehring, spoke space in 2019 and 2020; an on the year of COVID-19, idea brought about after she the community effect, and saw the need for a safe space the need to maintain per- for young people to meet af- sonal empowerment and ter school under adult super- community involvement. vision. “Each of us should take Des and Marie Hudson time out on Australia Day were awarded the Cohuna to reflect somewhat on our Lions Club’s Australia past history, the achieve- Day Community Services ments, the challenges that Award for their services we all continually face and to the Cohuna community. how to manage these into Des and Marie were humble the future. in their response, insisting “That will require ac- they were just like everyone COOKING UP A knowledging our history, else. Both were overcome STORM, NORM: using the benefit of hind- with emotion upon the an- Norm Walkington of sight and knowledge to in- nouncement, with Des de- Cohuna Lions Club crease further our cohesive- scribing it as, “A bloody cooking the Australia ness and well-being of our great surprise.” Day breakfast. nation for each of us person- With people as passion- ally as well as collectively,” ate about their community he said. as Des and Marie Hudson, In his address, Gannawar- and Tayla Hore, the future ra Shire Councillor, Garner of the Cohuna community is Max Fehring, guest speaker at the Cohuna Australia Day Smith, said that Australia a positive one. celebrations.

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Where in Cohuna is this location? Answer for January 21: The Old Water Tower The Koondrook–Barham Bridge | Thursday, January 28, 2021 – 13 Cohuna Bridge to Bridge Returns in March By Kirstin Nicholson strictions or other com- Locals, visitors and mitments, the virtual entrants from afar can option allows them to this year partake in the contribute to the fund 28th Cohuna Bridge to Bridge. The event, raising for the hospital scheduled for Sunday, from afar. Virtual runs March 14 raises money or rides are done at your for the Cohuna District choice of location within Hospital, with funds this the two-week time frame year allocated to the im- pending maternity facil- allocated. All entrants, ity. including virtual en- The last Bridge to trants, will receive fin- Bridge scraped in just ishers medals, although before COVID-19 re- only in-person entrants strictions came into will be eligible for tro- place in March last year, and organisers are plan- phies. ning to run the full event For those keen to run, again this year, with a 21.1km half marathon COVID-19 protocols in and 12.5km trail run place. If COVID-19 forc- through the Gunbower es the in-person event to be cancelled, all events Forest and National will be held virtually. Park are on offer, along Event Director, Jess with the family-friendly Holgate, said, “We can’t 6.5km fun run/walk wait to smash out an- along Island Road. For other Cohuna Bridge to the youngsters, a mini- Bridge with you all. Af- ter just sneaking in with miler winds through our 2020 event, it was Gilrule Park and a 6.5km questionable whether we bike ride winds along would go ahead this year Island Road. For those due to COVID-19 and all keen to ride, the popular the current beautifica- Interim CEO tion works going on in 25km and 50km cycle Cohuna. However, with events return in the same virtual event options format. available to us, we don’t “Jump onto our web- have to miss out and can site and book whatever go full steam ahead in is easiest and safest for raising funds for our in- credible local hospital.” you. Thanks for support- The full range of run- ing our team of volun- ning and cycling events teers and Cohuna Dis- will be on offer, along trict Hospital in 2021,” with, for the first time, Ms Holgate said. Further virtual options for each event. For those who information can be found cannot make it on event at www.bridgetobridge. day due to location, re- org.au

By Kirstin Nicholson tor until his retirement three years ago. He through at the moment.” He might only be in town for a few is active on several boards and occasion- “Cohuna is a very friendly town; the hos- months, but the interim Chief Executive ally fills interim positions as he is now. pital is a very friendly place. There are a Officer (CEO) of the Cohuna District Hos- While his position is short-lived, Mr lot of ticks. When you look around here, pital, Greg Pullen, is expecting no easy Pullen acknowledges there is much to be a lot of the nursing staff have been here ride. Mr Pullen was engaged following the done. “I’d like to keep things moving. It for a long time. They’re very loyal to the resignation of the previous CEO, Benja- is a vibrant place, there’s a lot going on,” place. It’s got a good range of services and min Maw, and will be in the role until it he said, referring to the strategic plan, the serviced by good GPs. can be permanently filled. master plan to redevelop the site, and the “I know Cohuna is a beautiful little town, Mr Pullen has been a CEO in various $2.74 million upgrade of the operating the- it’s a very attractive place and I’m happy to public sector hospitals since 1988, and atre. “Then there’s the issue of obstetrics come here. I was pleased to be offered the more recently worked in the aged care sec- and maternity services that we’re working position,” Mr Pullen said. 14 – Thursday, January 28, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge Council, Community Working to Rejuvenate Kings Park Gannawarra Shire Coun- Thanks to this feedback, cil is working with the Lions Council will spend the com- Club of Cohuna to rejuvenate ing months installing extra Kings Park, Cohuna. shade and picnic tables within Located at the intersec- the park. tion of Belmont and Cullen “The existing main play- Streets, the playground has ground will remain, with provided joy for residents liv- garden and nature play ele- ing in the eastern area of Co- ments, such as climbing logs, huna for many years. to be installed as part of these “Current and former resi- improvements,” Mr O’Reilly dents will have happy memo- said. ries of spending time at Kings “A half-court basketball Park, using the play equip- play space will also be built, ment on-site or playing ball which will enable visitors to games,” Council Chief Ex- Kings Park to keep active.” ecutive Officer, Tom O’Reilly Council will keep residents said. updated regarding the prog- “Council would like this ress of these improvements park to bring joy for residents for many years to come, and via Gannawarra Connect, is pleased to have united with Gannawarra News and Coun- the Lions Club of Cohuna on cil’s Facebook page. this project.” “The Lions Club of Cohuna Council and Lions Club rep- looks forward to continuing resentatives consulted with to work with the community, various community groups Gannawarra Shire Council and residents during the final and all groups and businesses months of 2020 to determine to improve Kings Park, and how Kings Park is currently looks forward to continual utilised and what improve- support from everyone in- ments can be made to help volved,” Lions Club of Co- make the park an inviting lo- huna President, Anthony Troy cation for families. said. Swimming and Water Safety Lessons By Kirstin Nicholson number of drownings have From the clear water of occurred at ocean beaches the swimming pool to the recently, but it must be rec- murky waters of the Gun- ognised that most drown- bower Creek, children of ings occur in inland rivers all ages have been taking and lakes. Of these, the to the water and learning Murray River has the high- about swimming and wa- est number of incidents, ter safety. according to figures avail- “Swimming compe- able from the Royal Life- tently and correctly is an saving Society.” important life skill that For some children, the can be taught at an early murkiness of our inland age. Learning about water waterways can be daunt- safety also teaches about ing, but it is a reality of the dangers and hazards where we live. The new of swimming, but it can be beach access in Apex Park taught at any age. Adults made the ideal location for also should learn to swim the newly introduced in- or improve their swim- land water safety program Bentleigh, Aspen and Bailee Stone, and Skylah Green learn how to swim safely in the creek. ming skills,” explained run by VICSWIM recent- Geoff Dale, who has been ly. VICSWIM instructor, running his GeoffSwim Deb Gordois, says it is program since 1995. imperative that both adults Lana Wishart, whose and children are aware of children were enrolled in the dangers presented to GeoffSwim, said, “Geoff- them, and how they can Swim has been amazing safely avoid them. for the kids, they learn so Melissa Pearce, whose much in the three-week daughter, Skylah, was a block of lessons. I think participant, acknowledged it’s important to be able to the importance. “Skylah swim when our local sur- has always been scared of roundings have so many the creek. I’ve had a bad fantastic waterways to en- experience of falling in the joy.” creek when I was younger, Geoff added that, so I thought it was time “Adults, when taking chil- Skylah became aware of dren swimming in non-su- the importance of inland pervised locations, should water safety. She is ab- be confident they would solutely loving it and not Abbey Wishart, Imogen Wallace, Jensen Fountain and Silas Toll at their GeoffSwim lesson. be able look after them. A scared at all,” Melissa said. The Koondrook–Barham Bridge | Thursday, January 28, 2021 – 15 COHUNA BOWLS Cohuna Golf Club Three Divisions Defeated in White and had only one winner, Bryan but playing great bowls over the last Bowls Main by 11 shots against Gavan Free. few ends secured a win by seven shots. Cohuna Golf Club duty, Liz Thynne and Marian Division One went to Kerang and Now the bad news. Greg Beck was Well done, team. lost all rinks, going down by 10 against Y. Eckhardt and was taken to Marg Mooney played L. Mues and at Wednesday, January 20, Smith. shots overall. Newcomer to the club, the cleaners by the tune of 23 shots the 13th end was up by seven shots then 2021 Saturday Stableford, Sunday and, being down by 23 shots on the Wayne Brooks, lost by one shot, Jeff the hot weather kicked in and could not Event Stableford 4BBB v Stableford. Tuesday 13th end, ended up winning a few Reade lost by two shots, and Brian win another end. Great effort, as play- Sponsor: Barb Barry, thanks ends. (Australia Day) Stableford Bowles went down by seven shots. ers had to go to higher divisions. Barb. Gordon Anderson played the best Hi 5 Day will now be held on If I had the cards, I would tell you It is sad that three divisions look like 9 hole winner, Lois Stone (33) scribe in the association, and club Sunday, January 31. Names on who they played but I am not chasing missing out on the finals again and 20 points. champion over the years, Peter Bibby, 18 hole winner, Judy Simmonds list or text Liz. them. Maybe the new scribe next year and came up short by 17 shots. Again, with our new bowlers coming to the (16) 35 points; runner up, Ros Six ladies played nine holes to- will do better. After ringing around I Division Two will not be playing in the club, some were playing in Division Dunne (17) 33 points. have found that Cohuna was in a win- finals. One. What is the problem? Simple, day and 11 played 18. A big wel- ning position, but we need more en- Division Three played Barham we do not practise enough. Cohuna come to Sharon Moore from Gar- Golf practise two days a week and usu- NTP’s 2nd Joy Johnson, 2nd on deavour in the closing stages, so our Green and had one win and two diners Run. Vale Glad Manners. chances of playing in the finals again losses. Trevor Allen’s team, who has ally, with a roll up of 20 bowlers, they 3rd Wendy Woods, 8th Glenda Glad played golf and bowls with look very grim. only lost one game for the season, de- are ready for pennant. These are my Crichton, 11th Ros Dunne. Division Two played Cohuna Golf feated B. Berry. Being level five times views only. Next week Stableford. Book the Cohuna Golf Club.

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A fairly trying time this Farrant. David Turnour and his they lowered their colours by Glenn Miller’s rink got the sox week with the incessant heat, troop score duty next Wednes- 37 shots. in defeating Geoff Borg by but thanks to early starts and day. The Whites bounced back 10 and was well supported by Pennant Teams – Round 11 common-sense we have got Thursday’s A.G. Adams’ against Cohuna, with Yvonne Tucker Peace, home by one. Saturday, January 30, 2021 through all events unscathed. pairs saw some great scoring in ahead by 23, and Peter by 17. The ladies gave the new search of those elusive chook- Gavan, taking the helm against Combined, their scores were (Skipper, Third, Second, Lead) green a workout on Tuesday ies, with none better than Ian Brian Main was eventually better than Lyle Baker’s five Division 1 Vs Kerang at Home and were happy with the way Fasham and Bill Waters, two outgunned, losing by 11, nev- shot loss, putting more points H. Keely (S) R. Fletcher I. Coates C. Whittaker it is running. They played wins plus 19. Craig Whittaker ertheless a more than handy our way. J. Hammond (S) C. Barton R. Eckhardt F. Trezise J. McGillivray (S) J. Keely G. Easton M. Carmody their game in a 100-up format, put plan B into operation in win overall. No bowls Sunday due to the Manager I. Coates which was an interesting con- pursuit of the consolation priz- Division One travelled south heat but promise of a milder cept. Winners on the day were es, and with Des Keely was to meet a weakened Leitchville Division 2 White Vs Pyramid Hill at Home week to come will be eagerly Yvonne, Irene and June who duly rewarded, much to the but were lucky in the end to Y. Eckhardt (S) P. Quinn J. Brown L. McManus took the points against Cher- chagrin of Bugs and JD who score the majority of points. anticipated. As a precursor to P. Bibby (S) G. Free K. Hipwell W. Waters yle’s rink. bowled well against them with- James down by 10 to Trevor the weekend, we will run an- B. Morrison L. Sutherland D. Keely M. Appleby Wednesday night bowls was out luck. Dehne, offset fortunately by other barbecue on Friday eve- Manager Y. Eckhardt a bit of a dog’s breakfast due to Onto pennant, and once Jarred winning by six, and ning, all welcome with plenty Division 2 Navy Vs Barham Green at Barham holiday absentees, but our har- again we finished with a mixed Harrison by 15. The victory of room and comfort in our D. Peace (S) G. Farrant G. Mathers R. Ladson K. Ballard D. Easton L. Mathers B. McLoughlan dy organisers got three match- bag. Our Jekyll and Hyde keeps us clear on top of the new social area. es off and running from those team, the Navy, went from ladder, but certainly with no Z. Mitchell R. Bateman P. McManus A. Dunne Note: Division three side ‘to present. Winners on the night chocolates last week to boiled grounds for complacency. Manager D. Peace were Max Simmonds, Len lollies, going down on all rinks Last, but not least, our Gunny be selected’. Division 3 Gunny Golf Vs Barham Blue at Cohuna Golf Mathers, and Richard Flinders to Barham Blue. Zac did best, Golfers again won their match, Note: Third Division side ‘to Manager G. Peace after a decent win over Ruff losing by just three, as overall this time against Kerang Golf. be selected’.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice Wanted Meeting Death Notice Death Notice BARHAM CHURCHES WANTED TO BUY COMBINED SERVICE TOYOTA COMMUNITY TRANSPORT PROGRAM SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 LANDCRUISERS MAIN – Jack MEMBREY – Eric VOLUNTEER DRIVER RECRUITMENT 10.30am morning 27.4.1924 - 22.1.21 Loved big brother of Joy, tea provided Koondrook RSL You did not want to leave brother-in-law of Ian (dec.); INVITATION Service starts 11am But you did not go alone loved uncle of Sonya, Craig, AT RIVERSIDE PARK Sub Branch Murray River Council’s Community Transport Program For part of me went with you Michelle and families. offers valuable and safe community transport to its Lynton Allan will inspire us with live The day that you went home Treasured memories, residents, providing critical links to community access – art and creative Deep in my heart memories never forgotten. social, shopping and appointment destinations. AGM storytelling Wednesday, Feb 3 will be kept Our service area includes residents of towns including BYO PICNIC LUNCH To love and cherish and Moama, Mathoura, Bunnalloo and remote, Barham, TO FOLLOW 1950-1990 at 7pm in RSL Hall never forget. Wakool, Moulamein and remote, Murray Downs and ALL WELCOME (will consider later turbo SUBS ARE NOW DUE. remote, Tooleybuc and remote. diesel models too) I was very blessed to be We are currently seeking expressions of interest for Call Zach loved by you , Janice potential volunteer community transport drivers to 0448 622 234 Thank You MEMBREY – Eric assist us to deliver this valuable service. Wanted Are you interested in becoming a volunteer driver? Loved big brother, will be If so, we invite you to attend our 2021 Driver Support Fr. Neale and the mem- sadly missed. Transport Training - Induction Session on Thursday 4 bers of the Anglican Par- Bryan, Marlene, Emma and February 2021. Agistment ish of Barham would Julian. MAIN – John Henry Location: Barham Pavilion, Barham Recreation Reserve, or lease like to thank the Raiders Gonn St. Football Club for thier Dearly loved cousin and For more information please contact Christine Dunn/ for merino Announce the help at our recent Work- lifelong friend of Ivy Moore Moama on 0438 524 808 or Leanne Orr/Barham on 0427 ing Bee at St Johns. Big and family. Our thoughts are 991 842. new arrival in thanks especially to San- with the Main family at this ewes. MOFFAT – Adrienne We welcome any enquiries of interest from the dra McGowan, Matthew time. community. 0429 900 232 Dean, Billy McGowan & Rest in peace Jack. Margaret Phil Beeson. Your effort 24.10.1940 – 19.1.2021 and support were greatly Loved wife of Ken. appreciated and May Loved mother and For further information contact council on 1300 087 004 grandmother of Jenny and or visit www.murrayriver.nsw.gov.au God Bless (+) you with a fruitful football season Peter, Bradley and Dani, Rebecca and Tim, Jacqueline in 2021. MEMBREY – Eric and James; Shane and Tania, George Nathan and Rylee, Dermot Peacefully at his home on and Monisha and Amaya. POSITIONS VACANT Death Notice January 21, 2021. Aged 86 years. Loved husband of Bernice (dec.) Murray River Council is an equal opportunity employer. Loved father of Susan and MAIN – John Henry Raymond, Warren and Anita MOFFAT – Adrienne CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER “Jack” Loved Pa of Kane, Jeremy, Margaret Peacefully on January 22nd Sarah; Melissa and Daniel Loved and adored Mum/Nan 2021 at Murray Haven Loved Pa GG of Sage, Jye, of Jenny and Peter, Brad and Murray River Council is seeking a highly motivated and Barham. enthusiastic Customer Service Officer to join our dynamic Brady, Noah, Archer and Dani, Rebecca and Tim, and highly skilled team in Moulamein. Aged 96 years. Charlie. Jacqueline and James. Loved husband of Bev (dec.) This position is a permanent part-time role working 23.75 Loved Father of Peter, Ian hours per week at our Business Centre Monday to Friday and Janice, and fondly with the possibility of increasing to permanent full-time remembered by all their Funeral Notice hours working at our Business Centre and Main Office in GATEWAY CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER family. Moulamein and be able to travel to other MRC locations as (Cohuna) required by the organisation. MEMBREY MEMBREY – Eric Permanent part time, 16 hours per week A Graveside funeral The successful applicant will be required to provide high Loved son of William & level customer service support to all Murray River Council (Mondays & Tuesdays) service for Mr Eric George Sarah (both dec.) MEMBREY will be held customers. You will be required to undertake specialist Eldest brother of Margaret, training off site to gain the accreditation required to For further information go to www.gannawarra.vic.gov.au MAIN – John Henry at Barham Lawn Cemetery Ron (dec), Graeme (dec), provide the RMS and Banking services at our Business (Jack) on Friday January 29, 2021 Joy and Bryan. Centre. Classification and commencement salary on the Applications close 5pm Wednesday 10 February 2021. 27/4/1924 – 22/1/2021 commencing at 1.30 PM Sadly missed & will never associated Position Description becomes effective following Passed away aged 96. be forgotten. successful accreditation of specialised training. Treasured memories Dad. You will have significant experience in a busy customer Reunited with Mum. service setting, highly developed administrative skills, data Peter, Juliana, Danny & entry and problem solving. You will have an excellent Ashley, Riley, Nicole, phone manner, have advanced Microsoft Office computer Courtney, Lottie & Ryka. MOFFAT skills. If this sounds like you then please follow the steps A Funeral Service for below to apply. Thank you MEMBREY – Eric Mrs Adrienne Margaret Applications close Friday 29 January 2021 The Main family would Much loved brother to Moffat will be held at Adams Funeral Chapel To Apply: like to thank the wonderful Margaret, brother-in-law to (39 Fitzroy St. Kerang) on Building Partnerships and caring staff at Murray Doug (dec.) Head to the careers section on our website www. Since 1912 Haven Homes and Barham Loved and respected uncle Thursday 28th January 2021 murrayriver.nsw.gov.au - to obtain a position description commencing at 11AM which lists the mandatory selection criteria of the role. Part Time Cleaner – Cohuna Multipurpose Service for the and friend to Phillip and care you gave Dad. Pam, Karen and Geoff, Julie A private cremation will be Submit your application, including a cover letter, address Mawsons is a family-run business that supplies qual- Thank you for all the phone and Colin, Brendan and held earlier. the selection criteria separately and a current resume to: ity construction materials throughout Northern Victoria and calls, visits and messages of Louise and Wes and Susan. [email protected] Southern N.S.W. We seek a motivated, detail focussed, and condolence. Loving Memories responsible person to join our Head Office team in Cohuna OR as a part time Cleaner. [email protected] The successful applicant will be responsible for cleaning OR the administration offices after normal business hours twice Jo Wain a week for a total of approximately five hours. You will need Human Resources to have established cleaning skills and demonstrate a proven Murray River Council ability to manage and complete tasks in a set time period PO Box 906 with limited supervision. Sound knowledge of chemicals MOAMA NSW 2731 and cleaning standards in compliance with health and safety ADVERTISERS! regulations is also required. To apply Articles or new advertising bookings and material need to be submitted before Email resume and cover letter to: [email protected] 12 noon, Tuesday afternoon. Any proof acceptances, changes, cancellations or COCL001 booking changes must be received no later than 5pm Tuesday afternoon. For further information contact council on 1300 087 Please quote Job reference on your application 004 or visit www.murrayriver.nsw.gov.au Applications close: Friday 29th January 2021 Any addition, correction or cancellation requests received later may not be possible. The Koondrook–Barham Bridge | Thursday, January 28, 2021 – 17 Solar Powered Plants By Bruce Stewart tial for our survival. Some of but also for the hydrology This is the time of the year the glucose that plants pro- cycle on planet earth. Heat when many backyard vege- duce during photosynthesis from the sun causes evapo- table gardens are producing is stored in fruits and veg- ration of water, leading to tomatoes, capsicum, celery, etables which then become condensation of moisture zucchini, beans and most freely available for us to as it rises and cools in the tasty of all, cobs of sweet consume. Fruits, vegetables, atmosphere resulting in pre- corn – culinary delights in- and grain, like wheat, oats, cipitation when conditions deed! There are also fruit and lupins too, are grown on are right. The sun’s heat trees producing abundant our agricultural lands giving impacts our atmosphere and supplies of apricots, peach- wonderful variety and taste thus generates air currents es, nectarines, grapes, and for the human race. transporting moisture laden luscious mangoes from the Plants are the foundation clouds all around earth – de- far north. of the food chain because positing rain and sometimes It was around three months they do not so much require snow in the colder climes. ago that various vegetable their own food but make it Scientist, Dr. Jonathon seeds were sown into pre- from the sun via photosyn- Sarfati, writes, “If we could pared ground. After a thesis. In the summer we duplicate it (photosynthesis) couple of weeks, the shoots harvest the corn, vegetables, we would probably solve all emerged from the seeds and fruit, and grain and so the the world’s energy problems. began to work their way up- energy that the plants col- But even the most ingenious wards through the soil and lected from the sun can now chemists have yet to match then into the sunlight. It is be used by our own bodies the ingenious machinery of then that a chemical in the as we consume the fruit of the humble plant.” We do emerging green plant, chlo- sign of Creation is obvious become Man, in order to be rophyll, the same chemical the land. Thanks to the pho- not understand many as- for anyone who has eyes to our Saviour.” that gives the leaf its green tosynthesis process we can pects of the photosynthesis see and ears to hear - and May each of us “seek (our colour, begins capturing en- have life on planet earth. cycle, let alone duplicate it. an undeniable witness to Creator) while He can be ergy from the sunlight. It is The sun at the centre of our In photosynthesis and the the ‘Designer’s’ existence. found,” through His Son, the Lions Bingo true to say that these plants solar system is foundational hydrology cycle we have “For since the creation of Lord Jesus Christ – and give are ‘solar powered’! to this. The output of heat incredible evidence of de- the world, God’s invisible thanks to our Creator for the A good night was had off making them $1000 Scientists tell us this light and light is just right for life sign. The Bible tells us the qualities – His eternal power gift of design, beauty and by all 32 bingo players. energy is converted into on planet earth 150 million earth is now damaged by and divine nature have been functionality in creation as and $320 respectively. Its fantastic for the Lions food by a process called pho- kilometres from the sun. If human sin (Genesis 3) and clearly seen – people are illustrated by the great vari- The game 30 jackpot of Club to have so many tosynthesis. Every cell of a we were just 5% closer to the things are out of whack, so without excuse.” Romans ety of fruits and vegetables people come to bingo, $80.00 was won by Kath- green leaf of a plant is like a sun the oceans would boil we have consequences like 1:20. Scientist, Professor growing in many of our back from so many different ‘factory’ using the complex and evaporate, and plants death, disease, suffering and Andy C McIntosh, formerly yards or are freely available ryn Levett. places. A very warm wel- process of photosynthesis could not grow. If the sun also ‘droughts and flooding of University of Leeds, in the local fruit and veg- Roster for 3rd Feb, C come to you all. whereby the plant uses car- was 5% further away the rains’. But we can still see says this, “May many see etable shops. Solar powered Neither the wildcard or & J Pye, L Sheldrick, J bon dioxide, water, and sun- oceans would freeze. wonderful semblances of that the argument from de- plants are the foundational game 30 jackpots went Whelan, D Burbury. light to produce its own food Light and heat from the beauty, functionality and de- sign shouts powerfully of source of our food supplies – (glucose) and in the process sun are essential, not only sign in creation. the Creator who spans the for that we can be incredibly emits oxygen which is essen- for photosynthesis in plants, The complexity and de- Heavens and yet stooped to grateful. ‘Seeing Sunshine’ By Rosemary McCormick Colours have become mut- the sun was shining after all! his attention, needing to be him, he is without the abil- Kathmandu mid-winter, ed and dimmed, in this grey, Seeing sunshine, in the midst done, or something he could ity to deceive, and incapable ANGLICAN CHURCH and the predominant colour winter world… And then, of a grey season. finish, in this season? Yes! of sin. He’s the one who un- SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 is grey. Grey skies, dark, today, a sunbeam entered in Another friend we haven’t He’s pursuing higher studies, derstands it all, understands 10.30am Combined Church Service smokey blue and grey hills, to our café, a young woman seen since before lockdown and exams are looming, ok, humanity, understands us, @ Riverside Park a billowing greyish cream wearing a beautiful, bright also dropped by the café this time now to study, to apply in any season, in a grey sea- Murray Street, Barham cloud bank obscures the yellow coat. A perfect coat, afternoon. He came to share himself, and to finish well. son. So, we can come boldly ONLY SERVICE IN THE PARISH Himalaya, and the streets, new, without wrinkle or spot, some news, he’s just been What great thinking, a fresh and freely to God, ‘where • Enquiries Fr Neale: 0497 359 576 houses, even the trees, wear crisp in outline, elegant in sacked from his job, due to attitude… seeing sunshine… love is enthroned, to receive ------lack of business in this COV- Many of us find ourselves mercy’s kiss and discover the a tired look along with their design, and this lovely, gold- BARHAM – WAKOOL UNITING thick dust blankets. en, sunshine yellow colour. ID-19 season, his employer’s doing some surprising things grace we urgently need to PARISH Winter rain is late this year, Perhaps the general greyness can no longer afford to keep in these days, life is not yet strengthen us in our time of and most mornings reveal these days has made the yel- staff. As a young dad, he ‘normal’. Is there some win- weakness.’ SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 thick fog settled across the low stand out more, a point shared how the shock of hav- ter sunshine to be found? Something out of the or- Barham – 10:30am: Combined Church- valley. of relief from the usual cold ing no job now, caused him to Problems can also be oppor- dinary, a new beginning, a es @ Riverside Park. BYO Picnic Lunch. Pedestrians hurry by, dis- weather attire, a splash of really think about his situa- tunities. heavenly word of wisdom, Moulamein – In Recess. tion, and to think about what Think about it… There some encouragement, peace, guised in puffy jackets and gold, like seeing sunshine. Wakool – 10:30am: TBA. God would have him do. is Jesus, the one who per- hope… A cute yellow coat wool mufflers, mostly dark Last evening, some sun- • Enquiries: L. & J. McKindlay 5884 2130 colours, black and grey. beams appeared right at the What could he do? Was fectly fits our needs, with on a grey winter afternoon… there something waiting absolutely no trace of evil in Seeing sunshine. C.C. = Children’s Church. SMT = Shared Ministry Team. It’s cold, and shop keepers end of day, pale gold rays of seem to be perpetually dust- light piercing through the ------ing their wares in efforts to cloud layer, forming a yel- KOONDROOK – BARHAM BAPTIST keep the ever-present film of lowish halo all behind the CHURCH dust at bay. hill outlines. So pretty, so, SUNDAY 10AM Anglican Parish News 50 MELLOOL ST, BARHAM. By Ruth Arthur build our new hall. to those young men and to Enquiries: Colin Barnes – 0429 426 156 The cry went out for burly COHUNA & DISTRICT ANGLICAN I know what a wonderful our Opp. Shop volunteers ------community we live in here strong blokes to move the who turned up as well to CHURCH SERVICES in Barham-Koondrook. heavy pieces of furniture. pack the smaller items. BARHAM CATHOLIC CHURCH SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2021 When you call for help Three young Raiders Foot- A big get well soon wish Daily Mass: 9 am - Barham Presbytery chapel. and people suddenly ap- ball players came to our goes out to Merle who spent SUNDAY MASS: pear. Last Saturday morning rescue. a couple of days in hospital No services at Wakool: 8.30 am. Cohuna – Gunbower – Leitchville. the St John’s Hall had to be I turned up at nine when this week. cleared of all furniture so the the work was to commence Good to see June back at Barham: 10:30am. A cluster service will be held demolition could proceed to to find everything almost church again. I have missed Moulamein: every second week at 5:30pm. in Kerang at 11am – BYO Lunch. enable us to have the area to finished. A huge thank you you. Phone Fr Stan: 0413 311 598 18 – Thursday, January 28, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge Wakool Wakool Aus Day Bowling Club Division One had a close shots. The Barham Royal game against Barham on Hotel meal vouchers goes Barefoot Bowls Saturday with good bowls to Chris Mills, Kerri Lo- played all round. The re- licato, Willie Bourke and sults were Mainy’s side Sonia Mills for best per- 16/18; Barry Vinecombe forming rink. Wakool Ho- 18/16 and Guy Treweek tel `Kitty Jackpot’ is still 13/22 giving an overall up for grabs at a whooping loss of 9 shots. Division $2200 this Friday. On a Three played away against Kerang and came away sad note the members of with 1 rink up for the day. our Club would like to pass The results were Chris on our condolences to Ian Mills 26/15; Rod Chalmers Main and families in the 13/28 and Steve Chalmers passing of Jack Main ear- 21/22 ending in a loss of 5 lier this week. Two teams won all their three games, leaving a two-end play-off to determine the champions. Thanks to Cohuna Butchers and Royal Hotel Barham for their sponsorship. ABOVE: Australia Day Breakfast. Wakool Bowls Pennant Teams 30 January 2021

Division One Wakool vs Leitchville (home) (s) I Main, M Filmer, L McNaul, G Lodge (s) G Treweek, J Fairchild, A Shannon, F Ryan (s) B Vinecombe, R Burmeister, R Grant, J Lolicato

Division Three Wakool vs Cohuna (home) (s) R Walker, K Lolicato, W Bourke, G Lang (s) S Chalmers, F Burmeister, G Rowland, S Stewart (s) R Chalmers, S McNaul, A Hamilton, A Stewart

Emergencies: N Free, J Amor

cluBarham WINNERS: Alana Flight, Joel Lester, Ian Main RUNNERS UP: Bob Carey, Linda Carey and Sue Strang. and Mitch Jukes, with Bentley Lester in front. Indoor Bowls By Rockin’ Kitty watch the paper for de- A new bowler, Marga- tails. ret (of Barham) practised With Tim and Kath on the mat whilst we manning the table for the held our meeting before night, we played 10 ends Barham Lawn we began bowling. on mat one. This year’s Bowls Team 1 saw Rod and Tournament has been Tennis Club Heather against Kath, cancelled due to CO- Well, the curious writer was so busy being cu- men’s sets, the girls had a great day winning all quet. It was worth it; they won the point and af- VID-19, but a voting Barb and newbie, Mar- rious that they missed the paper last week. So, their sets, and the mixed sealed the deal with ter a short break for Susan to gather herself they change with five votes garet of Team 2. these were last week’s notes: Tennis is back. On three wins. went on to win the set 7-5. The team won three to hold tournament plus Team 1 went down by Saturday, January 16, Division three Black had Saturday, January 23. of the four mixed but unfortunately it was not four against, saw it pro- one, so it was a close the bye. Harvest is over and we fielded the other Division 2 Navy hosted Murrabit. This was al- by enough to win the match. It was a hard day posed for April 17. So, game. sides with spares. How amazing. ways going to be a tough match with it being the on the courts with the heat taking its toll on all Our Division two Navy and White sides battle of the two top sides on the ladder. Andy played each other on home soil and had a fun A. was away, and Brian M. joined the team af- players by the end of the day. day with lots of friendly banter. Navy finished ter harvest and holidays. Katrina and Sue also Division 3 Black hosted Koondrook on the day well on top, however, it was not without helped keep the number of players and scores Thursday night. a challenge from White. Nick Sims moved up up for the team. The men had a good day only It was a fabulous night. Bar takings were up. from Division three into the White side and had dropping one set, the ladies were three up and The match was good, friendly rivalry and fabu- Cricket a good day on the scorebook, winning two sets three down, the mixed was tough with only one lous that some players from both sides who were and losing one in a tie break. Anna also stepped win. It was a super close day in the heat and going to be unavailable on Saturday were able to This Week... up to the White side and really gave it her all, unfortunately the side went down by just four get a game of tennis. Unfortunately, this time it taking a tumble, skinning both knees, but sol- games. This week the team heads to Kerang and was Koondrook’s turn to win. diering on and winning two tie break sets. hopes to get back on the winners list. This week’s games: Thursday Night Division three Navy headed to Kerang and Division 2 White headed to Gannawarra. Division 3 Navy headed to Kerang. T 20 gave it their all. Unfortunately, after some con- Wes and Sue, Nick and Kelcy, and Mason Welcome to Darcy and Sarah who were both finally available to play. It was good tennis but B/K vs L/G @ Koondrook fusion when a Kerang player became injured, Jones all stepped up to Division 2 White. Wes Friday Nght and with their generous nature, they went down had a ripper of a day winning all his four sets unfortunately the Barham team obviously felt Woolworths Blast @ Barham by the narrow margin of two games. Charles for the day, also displaying some amazing speed the heat much more than Kerang White and got Barham Cubs vs Murray @ Barham Adams had a fabulous day winning four sets. around the whole court in his mixed doubles smashed by the Tuohey boys and Olivia and her Murrabit vs Koondrook @ Murrabit We will be missing him this Saturday as he match at the end of the day winning 6-2 off friends. Saturday celebrates his 18th birthday. Happy birthday, his own racquet. Susan left the court after her Division 3 White received a forfeit from U13 s Charles. mixed doubles with fibres off the tennis ball Kerang Red at 10am on Saturday morning. B/K vs Kerang @ Barham Day 2 Division three White hosted Koondrook. stuck between the lens and the frame of her U16s Some players were a bit disappointed, while Always an interesting day when our Border sunnies and a bruised nose thanks to a net court Wandella vs B/K @ WT Day 2 Bubble neighbours swim across the river. Lots smash at five all. The opposition, and partner, others were relieved not to have to play in the B Grade of friendly sledging, as usual, and our White Nick, didn’t realise it had happened and contin- heat. B/K vs Warriors @ Koondrook side got the job done winning by nine games. ued playing around Susan. It happened so quick Stay safe and we will see you next week. A Grade Wes and George were the only victors in the everyone thought the ball came off Susan’s rac- The Barham Curious Writer L/G vs B/K @ LV The Koondrook–Barham Bridge | Thursday, January 28, 2021 – 19 Northern District Lawn Barham Golf Club Tennis Association Northern District ROUND 10 – 23 January 2021 Senior Div 1 Bowls Association Kerang 65 defeated Koondrook 39 Weekly Roundup Cohuna 58 defeated Murrabit 54 Gunbower 45 won on forfeit from Leitchville 0 MIDWEEK PENNANT As at 20 January 2021 Ladies’ Events: continuing his good Hadfield (19) with a Senior Div 2 Kerang Green 62 lost to Gunbower 86 Division 1 Wednesday, Janu- form with a score of great score of 40 points, Koondrook 72 defeated Kerang Red 68 Pyramid Hill 10/61 def Barham Green 2/41 ary 20 was the Ladies’ 36 points, runner up and runner up was an- Barham Navy 74 lost to Murrabit 78 Barham Blue 10/48 def Kerang 2/45 Stableford competi- was Geoff Storm (15) Gannawarra 82 defeated Barham White 68 Cohuna 9/58 def Cohuna Golf 3/53 tion. Winners on the also with a score of 36 other visitor, Martin Div 1 Pts % day were: Division one, points. Robinson (19) with a Senior Div 3 Cohuna 79 136.06 Kate Bartels (12) with a Division three win- Kerang White 90 defeated Barham Navy 33 Kerang 53 100.42 close 39 points. Cohuna Golf 51 113.45 great score of 40 points, ner was Chris Veldman Murrabit White 80 defeated Murrabit Blue 39 Barham White 45 won on forfeit from Kerang Red 0 Barham Blue 47 108.86 and runner up was Gay- (25) with a fantastic Pyramid Hill 38 85.83 The Ball Rundown Barham Black 65 lost to Koondrook 84 le Gray (23) with 34 score of 43 points, and Kerang Green BYE Barham Green 20 68.24 points. The Ball Run- runner up on the day went to 33 points and Division 2 down went to 32 and to was Peter Cochrane Alex Clarkson won the Junior Div 2 round off a great day, (24) with a score of 36 Kerang 44 defeated Gunbower Blue 22 Cohuna Gold 6/47 def Kerang 2/39 Pro Pin. Cohuna Blue 8/45 def Barham Blue 0/32 Kate Bartels also won points. Cohuna Blue 47 defeated Murrabit 16 Gunbower Red 48 defeated Cohuna Gold 17 Pyramid Hill 2/33 def Barham Green 6/36 the Pro Pin. Kerang Golf 8/47 def Cohuna Golf 0/29 Div 2 Pts % Saturday, January 23 The Ball Rundown Sunday Medley: DIVISION 1 W L D For Agt % Pts was the usual Ladies’ went to 32 points and Sunday, January 24 Cohuna 7 1 2 432 379 113.98 32 Kerang Golf 47 155.20 Murrabit 7 2 1 497 441 112.7 30 Stableford held on what Ian Bennett won the Kerang 44 117.65 was our usual Medley Koondrook 6 3 1 501 385 130.13 26 Cohuna Gold 36 117.77 was quite a warm day. Pro Pin. Kerang 5 4 1 477 366 130.33 22 Stableford played on Leitchville 34 117.89 The winner on the day Saturday, January Gunbower 1 7 2 338 407 83.05 8 Barham Blue 28 88.62 a scorcher of a day. A Leitchville 0 9 1 232 499 46.49 2 was Wendy Bennett 23 was the Men’s Sta- DIVISION 2 W L D For Agt % Pts Cohuna Blue 20 88.62 (28) with 36 points, bleford. Division one few dedicated players Murrabit 8 1 1 749 552 135.69 34 Barham Green 19 76.85 Pyramid Hill 18 82.58 and runner up was Di- winner was Garry Mc- Barham Navy 6 2 2 666 469 142 28 braved the heat, and the Kerang Red 5 3 2 655 533 122.89 24 Cohuna Golf 10 66.17 ane Waller (24) with 33 Cashney (10) on the results are as follows: Gannawarra 5 3 2 605 580 104.31 24 points. The ball run- count back with a score Koondrook 5 4 1 608 615 98.86 22 Winner was Lisa Gunbower 2 7 1 586 708 82.77 10 down went to 31. of 38 points, and runner Barham White 2 7 1 476 704 67.61 10 Mens’ Events: up was Steve Wall (11) Hyne (22) with a fan- Kerang Green 1 7 2 539 723 74.55 8 Thursday, January 21 also with a score of 38 DIVISION 3 W L D For Agt % Pts tastic 43 points, and Kerang Green 7 2 1 459 339 135.4 30 Northern District was the Men’s Stable- points. runner up was Brett Koondrook 7 2 1 615 493 124.75 30 ford. Division one win- Division two win- Barham Navy 6 2 2 465 382 121.73 28 Whitman (18) with 38 Kerang White 5 3 2 532 412 129.13 24 ner was Colin James (6) ner was again Michael Barham White 5 3 2 430 379 113.46 24 Bowls Association with a score of 38 points Jones (17) with a score points. Kerang Red 5 3 2 449 479 93.74 24 and runner up was An- of 38, and runner up The Ball Rundown Murrabit White 3 5 2 468 565 82.83 16 Barham Black 2 6 2 390 516 75.58 12 drew Kane (0) with a was Brett Whitman went to 33 points and Murrabit Blue 2 7 1 309 552 55.98 10 Results and Ladders - Round 10 score of 35 points. (18) with a score of 36 JUNIORS W L D For Agt % Pts 23 January 2021 the winner of the Pro Cohuna Blue 6 2 1 347 241 143.98 26 Division two win- points. Division 1 Pin was Jason Camp- Gunbower Red 6 3 1 329 268 122.76 26 ner was Michael Jones Division three win- Cohuna Gold 5 3 2 290 223 130.04 24 Barham 10-56 v Wakool 2-47 (17) on the count back, ner was a visitor, Luke bell. Gunbower Blue 4 4 2 241 264 91.29 20 Leitchville 2-56 v Cohuna Golf 10-67 Kerang 4 5 1 295 280 105.36 18 Kerang 12-61 v Cohuna 0-51 Murrabit 0 9 1 183 409 44.74 2 Gunbower 2-52 v Kerang Golf 10-61 Div 1 Pts % Cohuna Golf 94 145.1 Kerang 80 121.7 Barham 76 103.1 Kerang Golf 71 101.7 Cohuna 59 110.5 Leitchville 39 81.1 Wakool 32 77.9 Barham Bowling Club Gunbower 29 74.6 Division 2 BARHAM BOWLING CLUB Cohuna Golf Navy 0-43 v Barham Blue 12-80 After a great game played by both PROCEEDS TO GO TO JAMES SATURDAY PENNANT 2021 Cohuna 2-47 v Cohuna Golf White 10-76 sides, Division One ended up the vic- LANG. Names either on the list on the Saturday, January 30, 2021 Pyramid Hill 12-80 v Kerang 0-41 tors over a very determined Wakool. noticeboard or ring Spike Laursen be- DIVISION 1 BARHAM V KERANG GOLF (AWAY) Leitchville 3-49 v Kerang Golf 9-62 Barham Green 5.5-0 v BYE It certainly was an entertaining game. fore 6.00pm. He will be delighted to Skip P GOUDIE J LUNGHUSEN G FAUL Div 2 Pts % 3rd R MAUD D PATTERSON S MANNERS Division Two Blue had a strong win hear from you. A great night assured. Barham Blue 75 134.5 over Cohuna Golf Navy. I’ll lay bets I think worthy cause warrants a lot of 2nd I FASHAM G ARCHARD E WHELAN Lead KIM WATTS KERRY WATTS E GRACO Pyramid Hill 75 123.7 that Mr Bibby is searching for his support. So, let’s do it for James. Manager: G FAUL Cohuna Golf White 66 111.3 thinking cap. Bar roster this week: Alan Thomas DIVISION 2 BLUE V COHUNA (HOME) Cohuna Golf Navy 58 104.9 Barham Green 55.5 103.7 Division Two Green had a bye. Divi- and Esther Shelbert. Thanks, guys. Skip A THOMAS J HOLLOWAY W BOULTON Kerang Golf 44 91.2 sion Three Blue played Barham White There seems to be a horrible rumour 3rd K ASHTON C BAGG M LAURSEN 2nd G LAKE K RYE G MOXOM Cohuna 42 83.7 and won by a very big margin. going around that I am accident prone. Lead L ASHTON C HOPE J LAURSEN Leitchville 36 80.9 Division Three Green played Cohu- I would like to dispel this by saying DUTY TEAM Kerang 34 81.5 na, and also had a win. Well done to that, like tree huggers and their trees, Manager: M LAURSEN everyone. I have an affinity with Mother Earth. DIVISION 2 GREEN V COH GOLF NAVY (HOME) Division 3 RESULTS Division One: P. Goudie, One for the road: A doctor gave a Skip T KEEGAN P ORR R SCOTT Kerang 10-65 v Wakool 2-60 3rd G COOK A LARPENT D CARTER Cohuna 2-45 v Barham Green 10-51 22/13 +9. J. Lunghusen, 18/16 +2. G. speech to a large audience about nu- 2nd C CASSIDY I ELLIS G WALKER Barham White 0-47 v Barham Blue 12-77 Faul, 16/18 -2. 56/47+9. Division Two trition. He said the material that we Lead J CUNNINGHAM R KENDELL B PIPPIN Gunny Golf (Golf) 10-62 v Kerang Golf 2-56 Blue: A. Thomas, 26/11 +15. J. Hol- put in our stomachs is enough to have Manager: I ELLIS Pyramid Hill 3.66-0 v BYE DIVISION 3 BLUE V GUNNY GOLF (AWAY) Div 3 Pts % laway, 23/20 +3. R. Scott, 31/12 +19. killed most of us sitting here. “For ex- Skip H ARCHARD V MAJHROVSKI G GOODWIN 80/43 +37. Division Three Blue: B. ample, red meat is awful, soft drinks Barham Blue 78 133.2 3rd B THEOBALD R BAKER G GRAEME Barham Green 74 113.2 French defeated B. Pringle by 8. V. corrode our stomach lining, Chinese 2nd P NASH H MCCALLUM D MCCALLUM Wakool 62 110.4 Majhrovski defeated E. Shelbert by 2. food is full of MSG, and high fat diets Lead R HILLMAN N NASH J ORR Kerang Golf 55 96.0 G. Goodwin defeated A. Larpent by are dangerous. But there is one thing Manager: V MAJHROVSKI Barham White 48 96.6 20. Total 77/47 +30. that is more dangerous than all that, Kerang 47 93.1 DIVISION 3 GREEN V BARHAM WHITE (HOME) Gunny Golf 42 88.2 Just a reminder to check the board and we all have, or will have, eaten it. Skip L MUES K SMITH B BERRY Cohuna 41 84.8 to see who you’re playing and by what Would anyone like to hazard a guess 3rd S BARNES P SLINGO R FRASER Pyramid Hill 35.66 83.9 date. of what food would cause this suffer- 2nd M KIZAN G WISHART I MUES Lead B FASHAM G KENNEDY K LOHNER PLEASE NOTE: This is the first round of the split round. Men’s Fours: Two rounds are to be ing and grief?” Manager: G KENNEDY played this Sunday, starting at 9.15am After several seconds of silence, a DIVISION 3 WHITE V BARHAM GREEN (HOME) Accordingly, all teams with a bye in divisions two and three receive the average of their points in the previous nine roll up, and 9.30am start. This Thurs- 75-year-old man raised his hand and Skip B PRINGLE E SCHELBERT L DURBRIDGE rounds. This will continue for the rest of the season, until day night, January 28 is Barefoot said, “Wedding cake.” 3rd G WILLIAMS P MADELEY W COOK Round 14. 2nd Y HENERY J WHELAN R CAREY Bowls. $10 a head. Barbecue from See you on the green, It was a hot day with an early start. All sides got their results Lead N MARTIN D GROSS P WALDRON 5.30pm, starting time 6.30pm. ALL Weary. Manager: E SCHELBERT UMPIRE: A LARPENT in on time, congratulations. 20 – Thursday, January 28, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge “Australia Day, Your Day”

By Lloyd Polkinghorne open, authentic, and compassionate. resounded in my youth. The ability G’day readers, this year I was Yes, there’s the odd duck that may to make things work, from coming humbled to be asked to speak at two swim a different direction in the up with a fix that would make Mac- community Australia Day celebra- pond, but they are a soul too, and I gyver blush, to adjusting your sails tions. think that is a super important mes- to a season’s challenges. The following is my speech. All sage. You may not like another per- The walk tested my adaptability, the best. son’s point of view, but that does not from the baking heat of the bitu- I was surprised with the request to diminish their worth. men, to the driving rain of a sum- speak your day, and I say your day, That ability lies within all of us, to mer storm front, Glad-wrapping my because I believe it is your day. find the commonality, rather than fresh socks because my shoes were Each and every one of us, every what separates us, to work for the saturated. Those 5am starts to pack soul who calls Australia home. Now betterment of all Australians, unity up camp and walk 20km, when ev- I say soul, because I believe people rather than division. Glass half full, erything screams “sleep.” are more than their outer shell. Once rather than empty. But that would Being adaptable is a quality Aus- we discard the outer shell, we are also require working pragmatically. tralians carry in spades, in a country putting aside the fuels of division, A spade, is a spade. of drought and flooding rain. wealth, colour, shape, sex, status... That is another quality I loved All these qualities make us, as We are just souls who call Australia growing up with; you knew where Australians, talented, dynamic home. Souls of equal worth, but of- you stood and people spoke plainly. souls, capable of great things and ten different values. I find the more confusing someone limitless potential if the conditions I consider myself blessed to have makes communication, the easier it are right for maximum yield. grown up in our country communi- is for miscommunication. It’s anoth- As souls we are also, at times frag- ties and the demonstration of values. er reason why I loved talking with ile. Many people you meet are expe- I was born in a time where Brocky the people on the walk – you did not riencing their own internal battles. raced the VH SS and Alan Moffat have to read between the lines, you Mental health is a prominent topic was in an RX7, when things were a knew what they meant, or they made for our time. Like many, I have had lot more ‘loose’, let’s be honest. sure you did. You may not have al- my own challenges. Sometimes the But everyone I was exposed to ways liked what you heard, but it difference between a disaster of a seemed to work for the common was great communication, clear, day and good day is one interaction. good. There were some rough edges, and concise. It takes a certain level Yes, the pain we feel is our own re- but I find you take what resonates of maturity to sit with honest com- with you and leave the rest. We all munication. Rather than seeing the action, but sometimes everything have growing to do. elephant in the room that you cannot hurts. I suppose that is the quality of I remember the camaraderie and mention, we speak plainly. conversations, you knew where you many forms, like the faint knock of kindness. workmanship woven through what We teach kids to be honest. That stood. intuition, to that crack of thunder For when I found the road a strug- seemed to be every aspect of the is one of the first things I remem- I also have come to appreci- you cannot ignore. We just must be gle, I would take it one day at a community. ber being encouraged in – honesty, ate the wisdom I was exposed to. willing to listen. time, or one hour at a time, or one From working bees, to the rhythm speaking up, telling the truth, own- People who knew their stuff and I am routinely amazed at the wis- reflector to the next. Often, we get of the shearing shed, the combs ing up – a quality good leaders pos- used knowledge and passion for the dom in our youth. There are so many daunted by our own mind’s projec- singing in unison. From school fetes sess. greater good. People who had a love doing such great work. I think that is tions. One of my favourite sayings to footy club events and farmer co- Leadership is another quality that of real science and data. People who why I have so much faith in the fu- is, “how do you eat an elephant? ops. features in our communities. People had a passion for sharing knowledge ture of Australia. For every issue or One bite at a time.” Australian souls happy to support who would put their hand up or vol- with no angle or agenda. view I see in the broader media that I feel extremely blessed to be an each other for the common good, the unteer for roles and committees, Maybe it is because my mother questions my faith, it is the commu- Australian. We have a magnificent same sort of support that recently people who serve others. When was a soil scientist and my father a nity and our young people who re- country, full of natural riches, from poured out when young James Lang young, I got to see many leadership keen student of irrigation farming store my hope. I could only dream of fertile plains to ecosystems work- was injured. Australian souls look- styles, and always admired those practices and the natural world. such maturity at a similar age. ing in harmony with holistic agri- ing out for their mates. who treated people with respect. This apple fell a bit further afield, It is such an amazing base to start culture, an Australia to cherish, for The same love of fellow Austra- I remember going to meetings but we make do. I heard lots of wis- from, a community with the ability generations of all Australians. lians that poured out to my family and as a youngster, probably be- dom on the journey, spoken by those to support and foster these Austra- I thank you all for your time, and and I on a recent 303km walk. ing bored, but also witnessing good with greying hair, but also those in lian souls. wish you all the best for your Aus- Total strangers, but generous, communication. Open, transparent single digits. Wisdom is spoken in Adaptability is another quality that tralia Day.

3 RESIDENTIAL 3 RURAL 3 LIFESTYLE

NEW LISTING – 8KM MERRAN CREEK FRONTAGE BARHAM

On 3 titles with a combined area of ap- Quiet & passive, low maintenance, 2 bed- prox 463.80Ha and 8km of Merran Creek room strata title apartments – UNIT 7 Frontage, this property provides a unique -Fully Self Contained with quality Fixtures/ opportunity for someone as a quiet life- Fittings style block, syndicate purchase or add -Right in the hear of town, close to great to existing farming enterprise. Ideal for pubs, clubs, restaurants feedlotting. -Championship 18 hole golf Course, grass situated only 24km from Swan Hill, 65km bowls & tennis to Barham, and 110km from Deniliquin its -Currently let out on a holiday rental/letting not far for travel for necessities. 3 bedroom basis through local real estate agent (Has- home, machinery shed, shearing shed and sle Free) Continual repeat clientele – BUT yards plus your own private island oasis! NOT LIMITED TO Clay soils and a mixture of timber/scrub, -Suit family, holiday home/apartment inves- irrigation layouts and dryland country with tor, superannuation portfolio approx 500acres arable area and approx -Why not enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of 800acres for pasture development. Fair a river town along with the Mediterranean boundary fencing. climate Contact the selling agent Golden Contact the Selling Agent Golden Rivers Real Estate Rivers Real Estate

LAUREN POLKINGHORNE – Principal, Sales & Property Management: 0437 176 322 Holiday Accommodation Bookings 14 MURRAY STREET, BARHAM – 03 5453 2099 BARHAM, COHUNA & KERANG WWW.GOLDENRIVERSREALESTATE.COM 0428 531 889