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THE KOONDROOK & BARHAM Dear Editor, generational river families, BRIDGE NEWSPAPER I looked at the calendar, that’s what it will learn. Contributors, please note: saw it was the first day of Instead, it comes up with the month and thought it these pie-eyed ideas to jus- The Koondrook-Barham Bridge welcomes any member of the public or organisation to respond to articles or SHOP 2, 5 - 9 MELLOOL STREET, must be April Fool’s Day. tify the failing Basin Plan, current affairs in the “Letters to the Editor” section: The Koondrook–Barham Bridge is your voice! PO BOX 138, BARHAM NSW 2732 That was my immedi- which was built on false Just remember that all contributors of articles or letters must have your name and current address clearly ate reaction to claims an- assumptions and poor sci- indicated at the time of submission. You can remain anonymous or go under a pseudonym for publication. PHONE: 03 5453 2057 nounced on Monday, Feb- ence. The MDBA tells us, Inform us on your submission if you wish to do so. Your details will never be disclosed. ruary 1, that the reduced “we are still seeing the im- Your submission may be edited to correct spelling or grammatical mistakes, or withheld or not published thebridgenews.com.au capacity of the Barmah pacts of legacy issues from for legal reasons. Choke is from 19th Cen- almost 200 years ago,” and To maintain the impartiality of The Bridge Newspaper: unless your submission is an unbiased media release, > GENERAL INFORMATION, ARTICLE AND tury gold mining. that, “ensuring a sustain- a name must be applied to the contribution. PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMISSIONS: [email protected] The bizarre finding was able future for the river is announced by the Murray- a mammoth undertaking crossed by a bullock dray were historically freshwa- billion taxpayer ‘carrot’ > ADVERTISING (DISPLAY / CLASSIFIED): Darling Basin Author- and it is not something that (as photos have shown). ter lakes. It conveniently to achieve it, takes prece- [email protected] ity, and it is amid growing can happen overnight.” It is also interesting that forgets evidence such as dence over peer reviewed concerns over the environ- Of course, we can’t re- the MDBA blames an ac- major Mulloway breeding > ACCOUNTS PAYABLE / ADMINISTRATION: science and common-sense mental degradation along turn the river to what it grounds, and shark or dol- [email protected] tivity from 200 years ago decision making. the Murray River from in- was like 200 years ago phin activity upstream of when it’s convenient but Maybe one day, as a na- creased flows. In fact, the because of the infrastruc- ignores history when it’s these lakes. tion, we will wake up to /koondrook barham bridge newspaper real reason for problems ture that has been built and not. For example, the Low- It is unfortunate that it the con they call a Basin with the Barmah Choke is the downstream demands, er Lakes in South Australia has reached a point where that we are trying to force especially in South Aus- were estuarine before the we find it almost impos- Plan before our food pro- Editor / Photo-journalist, too much water down our tralia. If we go back 200 barrages were constructed sible to take the MDBA duction capacities are to- Proprietor/Manager: rivers which is damag- years (or even only 100), less than a century ago. seriously. One can only tally decimated. ing the environment along we know the Murray Riv- Now, because it suits the conclude that a politically Yours faithfully, Lloyd Polkinghorne, 0427 900 670 the way. If the MDBA er was dry during times narrative, the MDBA determined flow target Peter McCallum [email protected] bothered talking to multi- of drought and could be wants to insist that they to SA, coupled with a $13 Moama, NSW Sub-Editor / Journalist: Kirstin Nicholson, 03 5453 2057 [email protected] Advertising: Fish and River Tour Alison Bohn, 0408 190 965 By Lloyd Polkinghorne Despite recent coalition MP cancel- Reception / Accounts: lations, the Shooter Fisher and Farmers Pam O’Neill, 03 5453 2057 Party appear happy to tour the region and talk constructively about solutions Production Design Manager: to the current failings and mismanage- ment of Australia’s largest water reform. Michael Douthat Robert Borsak and Mark Banasiak, both members of the NSW Legislative Council (Upper House), were in the region looking to listen to locals about DISCLAIMER protecting our river systems and restor- Any views or opinions expressed in this publication are ing ecological values. those of the individual, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Bridge, its publisher or staff. E & O. E. In what was a refreshing change, sci- ence-based, practical/tangible outcomes Published by Barham Media Trust Pty Ltd, and community involvement were at the at the Registered Office: Shop 2, 5-9 Mellool Street, Barham, NSW 2732. heart of much of the discussion. From Printed at Newsprinters Pty Ltd, river health to fish populations, open, 1 McKoy Street, West Wodonga, Victoria 3690 honest and pragmatic discussions were had. Congratulations to the attending members for their interest, knowledge and understanding of our environment, Barham Boat river system and ecology. Mark Banasiak, Robert Borsak, Judy and Garry Wilkinson. Ramp Closure Transport for NSW will soon commence repair work on the caissons at the Barham Koondrook Bridge. To cater for the launch of works barges, the Boat Ramp at Barham will be CLOSED for public use on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 from 7am-7pm.

Please check out our amended hours during the COVID-19 crisis on Facebook. Ph: 5453 2442 KOONDROOK GENER AL STORE The Koondrook–Barham Bridge | Thursday, February 11, 2021 – 3 Public can re-attend Amelia welcomed at Council Meetings Koondrook Primary School By Ali Bohn So, when an opportunity came up has made that all the more reassuring. Gannawarra Shire Former, and now returned Barham for her to come back to her roots and “The change of pace, the smaller Council will reopen its local, Amelia Dean has joined Koon- away from the busy city life, Amelia monthly meetings to the school, being back on the river and of drook Primary School staff as the jumped at the chance. public later this month, course being close to family has been new Grade 2/3 teacher for 2021 after “It was a great experience teaching with residents able to amazing. There is such a tight knit spending the last two years teaching at in Melbourne, but I did miss the coun- attend and observe pro- community within a country school Keilor Primary School in Melbourne. try, so I’m pleased to be back,” she ceedings in-person. and you really get to know the fami- Her first teaching job since complet- told The Bridge. The first meeting to be lies, plus I have such a great little class ing her degree at Geelong University A little over a week in, and Amelia open to the public will was at Murrabit Primary School. It says she is already feeling she has so I’m really looking forward to the be the February 2021 was a special time for her, not only be- made the right choice in returning to year ahead.” Council Meeting, occur- attend, Council meet- gannawarra.vic.gov.au by cause it meant being close to her fam- - With such a disrupted year for ring on Wednesday, 17 ings will continue to 5pm the day prior to the the country. The support she has re schools in 2020, we hope all students February from 6.30pm at be livestreamed online Council Meeting; and ily in Barham but also due to the wel- ceived from staff and students since coming country school atmosphere. joining Koondrook Primary School enjoy an exciting and productive 2021. the Kerang Senior Citi- at www.gsc.vic.gov.au/ • Questions will be read zens Clubrooms, located livestream, with video of by the Mayor or Chief each meeting broadcast at 169 Boundary Street, Executive Officer. available to view anytime Kerang. “The Question Time “Council looks forward at www.gsc.vic.gov.au/ form will provide people to welcoming the public meetings.” with guidance regarding back to observe Council Residents will also have meetings, which has been the opportunity to submit how to frame questions made possible thanks to questions to Council- to ensure greater clarity the continued easing of lors, with the resumption and a sufficient response COVID-19 restrictions in of Question Time at the from Council,” Mayor Victoria,” Mayor Charlie February meeting. Gillingham said. Gillingham said. In accordance with “Please note that ques- “Limited seating will Council’s established tions from the public be available with those Governance Rules: gallery in attendance on attending required to • Questions must be the night of the Coun- adhere to the various submitted on a Question cil Meeting will not be COVIDsafe measures Time form, available on- in place. These include line at www.gsc.vic.gov. taken, with submitted providing contact details au/QuestionTime; questions which meet the upon arrival and socially • Completed Ques- criteria to be answered in distancing. tion Time forms must line with the Governance “For those unable to be emailed to council@ Rules.”

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Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne 4 – Thursday, February 11, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge Bar-rook Swimming Carnival

It was a great day on Sunday for the Bar-rook ness to help all season. Swimming Club with the annual carnival being The club has a lot of thanks for the support hosted at the Koondrook Pool. The turnout was the community has shown us. Firstly, we want amazing, with around 66 members swimming to thank all the families who have brought their on the day plus a few siblings who took part in kids to training and the coaches for their con- the fun carnival. sistent dedication. Without you all, we would In all, 10 records were broken, seven of which not be able to have a swimming club. We want previously belonged to Leonard McClay, and to send out a special thanks to the timekeepers, now belong to a Leonard McClay who is one to ribbon writers, starters and admin crew who two years older! jumped in to help on the day of the carnival, Remi Lake’s hard work paid off once again as well as Jacqui for catering for the carnival. with her breaking the 12 and under girls 66m We would also like to thank the volunteers butterfly record, and Kasey McClay broke two in the pool committee for keeping the pool and records in the 17+ girls’ category. facilities running smoothly. You could tell from the sidelines that all the Finally, we would like to thank Murray Irri- - swimmers gave their best on the day, but a spe gation for funding the swimming club through cial congratulations goes out to Walter McDon- the Learn to Swim Make a Splash program and ald for the six and under boys champion, Evan providing participation certificates for every- McNeil for the eight and under boys champion, one. Eliza McDonald for the eight and under girls Even though we have had our carnival, swim- champion, Noah Elliot for the 10 and under ming training will continue until the end of boys champion, Emilee Wilson for the 10 and February as long as the weather allows. The under girls champion, Riley D’Silva for the 12 and under boys champion, Remi Lake for the Bar-rook swimming club is also excited to an- 12 and under girls champion, Angus Laskowski nounce that we have become an approved Ac- for the 16 and under boys champion, Leonard tive Kids Sports Provider. For NSW families, McClay for the 17+ boys champion, and Kasey this means they can access free swimming McClay for the 17+ girls champion. Remi Lake training all season by using the Active Kids and Leonard McClay also achieved the open Vouchers available through the Service NSW girls and boys champion, respectively. website. Each year, the Bar-rook Swimming Club It will be sad to see winter come around, and awards one member the Margaret David- three of our longstanding coaches teach their son Award, which was created to honour her last lesson, but we look forward to our continu- dedication to the club for the 30-odd years she ing coaches and swimming community reunit- coached there. This year, the Margaret David- ing, and hopefully getting even bigger, next son Award was given to Kieran Jamerson, who season. So, keep an eye on The Bridge Newspa- displayed perseverance with his swimming and per and the Koondrook Pool Facebook page for strong community values through his willing- what we get up to next and how you can join in. BE PART OF OUR TEAM IN 2021 SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS, MAKE FRIENDS FOR NEED HELP MAKING LIFE AND BELONG TO A SPORT YOU’LL LOVE. INFORMED FINANCIAL PLAY JUNIOR NETBALL AT RIVER RAIDERS DECISIONS?

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Active Kids vouchers can be used for netball All attendees must adhere to COVID Safe rules and must not have visited a COVID hot spot two weeks prior to the event The Koondrook–Barham Bridge | Thursday, February 11, 2021 – 5 Riverina State By Kendall Jennings but only with the consent of the sion took place on possibilities An information session for Parliament thereof, a new State of moving forward, with issues the Riverina State initiative was may be formed by the union of of concern the Murray Darling held at the Long paddock Food two or more States or parts of Basin Plan, the timber industry, Store, Koondrook on Monday States, but only with consent dairy industry and agricultural evening, February 8. of the Parliaments of States af- industry. There was strong con- Unfortunately, Liberal demo- fected. State may be formed by sensus that the Parliament does crat and Member for Northern separation of territory." not fully address these areas Victoria, Tim Quilty, was a late A Riverina State would have and impacts from current leg- apology. David Landini made authority over water, timber and islation, and that an agreement a presentation for a Riverina all-natural resources in its do- State's need, the pathway to its main. The state would also en- made with the United Nations formation and political repre- sure that natural resources were is not beneficial for Australian sentation at the State and Feder- used in a manner most benefi- Rural Businesses. al level. Under section 124 of the cial to the Riverina State people. Future meetings are being fi- Australian Constitution, "a new The gathering included lo- nalised. For further information State may be formed by separa- cal residents as well as visitors visit the www.theriverinastate. tion of territory from a State, from Echuca. A lengthy discus- com.au website.

David Landini speaking on the Riverina State initiative.

Accepting Your Anxiety Let’s talk about anxiety. I I really love the metaphor couple of weeks before what- am well versed in this topic of treating your emotions ever is churning inside actu- with several years of per- like guests in your house. ally comes to the surface to sonal experience. It can be up They are not permanent; they be fully felt. and down, comes and goes, come and go. Welcome them As with all things men- depending on what is hap- in, have a conversation with tal health, when things feel pening in life and how I am them, allow them to just be, like too much and you can- coping. I make a strong effort and you may find they will not cope, it is time for you to in not labelling myself with, not have as strong a hold on reach out to a professional. ‘I have anxiety’. I am more on you without you resisting board saying, ‘I experience them so much. Even before you get to that moments of the feeling of When you label yourself as breaking point, it can be time anxiety’. Let me explain why. an anxious person, you then to reach out for support. I am Our perception on things go about your life trying to a massive believer in seeing and how we label ourselves avoid things that are going to a psychologist. I will talk will shape our world. The set off your anxiety, creating about it the same way I will stronger you attach to some- a stronger awareness of the talk about going to see a doc- thing, the more frequent you exact feeling you are trying tor, a standard practise in life will notice it. Anything you to avoid. When you accept it for when your mental health say after the words, “I am” and allow it as it is, you can needs a check-in. There is becomes your identity, like find a way to be at peace with no shame in it, humans are your coding as to who you your feelings because you wired for connection and show up as. know this moment shall pass, when you are going through a Not attaching strong labels just like all the other emo- hard time, that connection is to how you are feeling is not tions you experience daily. needed the most. the same as ignoring how you What does it look like to What emotions do you re- are feeling. As humans we sit with an emotion? Create will regularly experience an silence, breathe, and have sist the most? How can you array of emotions, ups and some time to yourself. Give start to allow them into your downs, pleasant and unpleas- yourself some space to feel space as if they were a guest ant. One of the keys to help- whatever is going on inside in your house? What can you ing yourself with these emo- of you. Sometimes this may start doing this week to be tions is acceptance; accepting take a while. I can try this more accepting of the array what is in the moment. three or four times over a of emotions you experience? 6 – Thursday, February 11, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge

Bruce Bott 1. February 14... How am I going s Day so far? Valentine’ 2. Florists and Hallmark cards you really think? started it, didn’t they? what do 3. Yes, with my lovely wife. Lisa Frankling By Ali Bohn 4. I’ll probably cook her tea, give her flowers and a card. I won’t write in the card, I’ll 1. It’s on the 14th of February. I A nice warm bath filled with bubbles in a just let the card do the talking! remember because that was candle lit bathroom with soft music and a 5. She’s very thoughtful when it comes to gift giving the date I left my husband! glass of bubbly… A quiet dinner for two at your so I’d say that’s the most romantic thing she’s done favourite restaurant… That piece of jewellery 2. I think it’s because everybody for me probably. Actually, she took me to Madison needs a little love now and you’ve been eyeing off in the window of that Spa once on Valentine’s Day which was very nice. then. exclusive store… OR an extra hour sleep in on Sunday morning without having to worry about 6. The least romantic would be when she cut burs for 3 & 4. Yes, I will, with my girls and their partners! getting up to make the kids their brekky… me once! She told me she’d done it and then I told her that I just sprayed them! She wasn’t very happy 5. A dozen red roses sent to me every year on Perhaps just remembering to put your empty when she realised spraying only takes me five Valentine’s Day. cup in the dishwasher! minutes and she’d spent all day cutting them! 6. Cooked us dinner. For each to their own when it comes to your 7. Well I tell her I love her all the time. I suppose I impression of romance. And what better day 7. I always acknowledged the day with a card and a don’t do much in the way of romance, but I’d like to express your love than Valentine’s Day... promise! to tell her right now how proud I am of her at the And who better to ask their opinions on this moment with all she’s going through. I promise to 8. I took him fishing! occasion of love ballads and roses, than a take her away when everything settles down. 9. “I’ve got something just for you… at Murray Blu!!” selection of our box of favourites… 8. The way I proposed to her was pretty unromantic. I The questions I asked: said to her, “I’m going drafting cattle. Here’s some 1. When is Valentine’s Day? money, go buy yourself a ring!” She came back with Graham “Suavey” Price a ring so I suppose she liked me, we got married! 2. What is the meaning of Valentine’s Day? 1. February 14. 9. “I will always love you!” 3. Will you be celebrating Valentine’s Day? 2. It’s something to do with a 4. If so, what will you be doing? joker called St. Valentine and you’ve gotta have an attitude 5. What is the MOST romantic thing your of a Mills and Boon novel on partner has ever done for you? Shaun Learmonth the day. 6. What is the LEAST romantic thing your 1. Too close to Christmas! 3. I have done in the past, and partner has ever done for you? 2. It’s actually just a thing that yes I will. 7. What is the MOST romantic thing you have Hallmark Cards came up with 4. I’ll be cutting some roses out of the garden and ever done for your partner? to sell more cards, and look at them now! Plus, there was presenting them to my wife with the best one 8. What is the LEAST romantic thing you too much of a gap between between my teeth – stark naked. I’m extremely have ever done for your partner? romantic when I want to be. I’ll also write her a nice Christmas and Easter for card. 9. Complete this poem – “Roses are red, greeting cards so it wasn’t a bad idea, was it? violets are blue …” 5. When she makes me breakfast in bed which would 3. Possibly. You don’t need a day, you don’t need be a nice omelette. prompting. I like to be spontaneous. 6. When she picks up my dog’s poo while I’m still in 4. Going out for a nice meal. Cam Langley bed. 5. I can’t actually think! Probably given a card but I 7. When I made love to her out the front of our flat 1. February 14. can’t remember. That’s a bit rough, isn’t it? Maybe they did something romantic but I didn’t pick up on in Orange during a thunderstorm. It was very 2. No idea. atmospheric, and we were probably listening to it? Savage Garden. 3. Umm…at a later date 6. Passed me a beer. But didn’t open it, that’s going a we have a date night 8. When I said to her ‘I do love you, but you sh!t me’ bit far. booked. and I threw a glass of Port in her face. 7. I bought her some intimate under garments. 4. Dinner and a movie. 9. “If I kiss you, can I have you?” 8. I’ve gone away for the weekend and left them 5. Provided me with a beautiful daughter. alone. 6. Puts up with two German Short Haired 9. “The honey is sweet, and so are you. Thou art my Murray Codd Pointers in the house! love, and I am thyne, I drew you to be my Valentine. The lot was cast, and I drew you, and fortune has it, 7. Probably when I sent her flowers on our 1. Who the blazes is ‘Valentine’? it should be you!” How’s that, hey? wedding day. 2. I don’t even know who he is, so how would I know the ? 8. When I put the toilet seat down, which I answer to that? must say, is all the time! 3. Once again, when I am introduced to the chap, I will 9. “How lucky are you for me to have you!” decide then if I would like to forge a friendship. To my sweetie pie 4. See above. You’re the AC to my DC, 5. She ironed my socks once. I’d say that is terribly The stubby holder to my romantic. Happy Valentine’s VB. You rock my world 6. Got my shaving cream and razor ready for me. Day, Love Duck My gorgeous girl. 7. I did the washing for her once when she had an – Love – DJ operation for women’s troubles and couldn’t get Snookums out of bed. Coo-Jo 8. Regarding the washing situation, apparently, you’re Bub not supposed to put the dark colours in with the This will definitely be light colours, so her favourite white nighty finished After 53 years a kids-in-bed-early I hope you feel loved up looking like a tie-dyed souvenir from Bali or the together, you are and appreciated like. kind of night 9. You have a lay in this morning love, and I’ll put the still my forever. on Valentine’s Day. bins out for you. – Alan – Kimmy Because you are. – Darly-Bum The Koondrook–Barham Bridge | Thursday, February 11, 2021 – 7 Will you Heed the Call?

By Lloyd Polkinghorne cue Instructor at Fire and Rescue The next step was to secure Gordon, demonstrated the new Are you a team player? Like NSW, Scott Gordon. the vehicle, to prevent injury to version of the hydraulic shears, helping your community? Want After a briefing on the night’s the rescuers. With chocks on one a battery powered unit. Com- to increase your income? activities and, adorned with ap- side and a new device soon to bining its own hydraulic pump Then maybe you should join propriate PPE, the team sprang be supplied to rescue teams, the and battery the cordless unit Fire Rescue NSW in Barham. into action. The first step was V Strut. The impressively light was lighter than the older design From fires to road accidents, the to remove the side and rear win- 7.2kg V-strut sets up in minutes and in the inner notch of its jaws team of dedicated retained fire dows. The front window is only and has an axial load capacity of could deliver 28 tonnes of shear- rescue employees serve our com- disturbed as a last resort, as the 16 tonnes! ing force, enough to cut through munity when people are at their laminated front glass of a car With the vehicle now secured, a tow bar! most vulnerable. creates glass splinters and can be a plan was derived to get access The parrot beak went to work, I recently spent an evening hazardous to occupants. to the hypothetical passengers. It the A pillars were cut through with the crew at Barham as they With a glass breaker the crew is decided that folding the roof first, also a small section of the performed a simulated road ac- shattered the windows and me- over is the best course of action. roof to remove the curve, allow- cident. thodically removed them into For this, the team must deal ing for easier folding of the roof. The more senior members of a canvas glass catcher. For the with the front windscreen and The B and C pillars we next and the Barham crew have almost rear window, a canvas sheet was check for potential hazards like after cutting some of the internal a lifetime of experience in fire placed on the rear parcel shelf airbags, as they will be required trim, the whole roof section was rescue, 40 years’ service, Bryan and the window dropped onto to cut through areas where cur- laying down. Hall and 30 years’, Drew Gard- the sheet before being dragged tain airbags are fitted in modern The roof section was folded ner. from the car. vehicles. down and the sharp corners of With a few more aches and The car was then secured with The windscreen is taped to the pillars were covered with pains than the younger members, chocks and anchored to the limit glass shards and glass dust. protective guards to prevent in- Drew and Bryan still give 110% back of a fire truck via a wire After a hole is punched in the jury to first responders. The roof in their training and service. rope cable and Tirfor winch. windscreen a Makita reciprocat- section was then chocked, and The task for the evening was to In a surprisingly short amount ing saw glides through the lami- a canvas sheet dragged over the manually roll a Holden Cruze on of time the right side of the car nated glass. roof to provide a flat work sur- its side and recue the hypotheti- had raised off the ground, before Next comes the heavy artil- face for medical services. cal occupants, under the supervi- crashing onto its left side, a dis- lery, the parrot beak shears. The All in a day’s work for Fire sion and guidance of Senior Res- tinct sound one seldom forgets. hydraulically powered unit oper- Rescue. ates on high pressure hydraulic Has Fire Rescue piqued your fluid via a small petrol driven interest? Get in touch with the engine and pump. crew or Inspector Frank Finlay Senior Rescue Instructor, Scott at Fire Rescue NSW. 8 – Thursday, February 11, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge

TOWN HAPPENINGS What does your business pro- cal, support local. Footy-Netball Fishing bridge that would have outbid a woman because a Not sure what’s happening with vide? Embroidery and printing onto There’s an empty building in Comp. Still On cost millions in the middle lot of them are getting into the outcome of the local cricket a range of garments such as team Even though my friend, of nowhere. welding. Go for it, girls, it is and talks of several clubs express- wear, work wear, event wear, cor- town, what would you fill it with? COVID-19, is still hanging Our Moulamein Bridge at great to see. ing interest to merge into different porate, promotional items, person- An indoor sports centre for the around in the cities, our Swan Hill is much busier leagues. If Leitchville merges into alised gifts, sublimation, digital cut Cold Weather community to utilise. You could Swan Hill Truck Service than this one. But I still the Echuca league that’s one hour vinyl, signs and so much more. If you see one of our dis- then offer indoor cricket, netball Cash Classic is still going have to wait my turn. Who and 40 minutes of driving to get to If you could live anywhere be- trict rice growers around ahead on the Labour Day is holding this very essen- their furthest opponent in Rush- sides here, where would it be? and various other sports. and they are looking a bit weekend. tial bridge up? I know my worth. Or Barham heading to the Somewhere up north (Queensland). If money was no object, what Most things will be as mate, Peter Walsh, wants cold or miserable, give Swan Hill league and that’s another What would you change about would you do all day? Have some- normal, we just have to a new bridge in the only them a hug as they need one hour and 40-minute drive to yourself if you could? I would love feed you under our COV- spot available. I must ask warming up to try and for- Sea Lake for a match. Not much to be taller. one run my business for me. ID-19 plan. This is promis- Helen about it next time get these cold nights. hope of juniors making it to some of What or who motivates you to You have three free wishes, ing to be a great weekend she comes to town. While the head is devel- these matches in time to step up for work hard? My family. what do you wish for? Firstly, I the way our rivers are. Let’s Build a bridge and get a run in A-grade. Better install some Proudest accomplishment? oping and coming up the would wish my family always re- hope they can keep the over it you anti-bridge ’roo bars for the late drives home. I Definitely my three boys. stalk, cold weather can cod catching levels that we mob. I just want to be able sure hope for the sake of our local Funny moment you can recall? mains healthy, bring back Holden kill individual seeds on have now until then, and to drive to Swan Hill over cricket it doesn’t come to this. I can recall several occasions when the whole head. They then cars and why not get a huge indoor most of our competitors our Moulamein Bridge Strolling along Mellool Street I my three boys would be standing in become what is known as stadium for the community. will catch one or two, or a without giving way, before I noticed a few neglected and un- the furthest part of the room while I dozen. am too old to remember it. ‘dead heads.’ appealing seats to park your butts removed a spider in the house (still Something we don’t know They may be ‘Subway’ Burning off Allowed The best positive theory I on. Perhaps a little Council love to this day). Or back in my school about you? I worked 35 years cod and they cannot be Permits to burn off are have heard is that, “At least is needed down Mellool Street to days I ended up having to share in three different banks. I always measured in, but there are now available. You can it has not been hot, so the vamp things up a little. a class with my older sister (11 plenty of them. Hope to burn from 4pm until mid- rice should be used to the I headed out to the Murrabit Mar- months apart) when they changed wanted to play football when I was see you there. night. No timber can be ket on the weekend and had a stroll the school starting dates. People younger. I got my bus licence when cold weather.” burnt and the usual condi- around. Excellent to see the town- often assumed we were twins. My Harry Lost a Swag About this time of year, I was 21 and I currently drive the tions apply. This will be re- ship and surrounding communities sister was quite popular in school We do not know who you can always spot a local Burraboi school bus. I have viewed in March, depend- have a place to come with such va- so when I was often asked why I Harry is, but he lost a swag happy rice grower. They ing on the weather. riety on offer. Saddened to hear of was in the same year as her I would been lucky enough to see kids go on the Moulamein-Swan have white spots on their Hill Road about a month Gallery Sculpture a beautiful Murrabit local, Sandra simply tell them she got kept down from prep right through to year 12. glasses. They have been ago. We have rung all the Competition Weston’s passing over the week- instead. BLAST FROM THE PAST out checking heads. If the Harrys we know. None of This is not happening end. She will be sadly missed by What did you aspire to be when seed is full of water, it is (25 YEARS AGO) them have lost a swag. until June, but it is a good her local community. you were little? To go into the army dead. If it is full of milk and The Raiders have kicked back or forensics in the police force. There were lots of smiling prep If you are Harry and can time to start thinking about describe this swag, please welding something togeth- explodes when squeezed, into gear with their 8pm Friday If you could choose to do any- faces photographed starting their night raffles at the Royal Hotel. First thing for a day, what or who ring John on 0428 388 492. er. I know I always think it is good. Good luck, fel- primary school days in 1996 at prize being a $50 Koondrook/Bar- would it be? I would love to stand Beautiful New Bridge I will get onto that. I did las, may all your heads be ham gift card which was scooped in the middle of an oval somewhere Barham Primary, St. Joseph’s, I came home the back weld one up last year and milky. up by Merryn McCarrey, six-pack and watch a professional cricket and Koondrook Primary schools. way from Swan Hill the oth- my mate, COVID-19, took River Levels er day, just for something away my glory. of stubbies was won by Mick and match; see what it’s like from a A meeting was held with the Koon- The Edward is steady different. after waiting for On the bright side, I still two bottles of wine headed back to player’s perspective. at the moment at almost drook Wharf Restoration Commit- my turn on our Moulamein have that one and have Bendigo with Mike Moony. Karaoke machine has one song 2,600ML a day and just BUSINESS STREET TALK left and you have to pick it, what tee to investigate ways and means Bridge at Swan Hill. plenty of time to work on over 2.3m. There is a good This week I popped into River- do you pick? Susie Q. The new bridge over the the next one. of funding restoration work at the rise coming down the Billa- edge Embroidery. Sharon is one of Have you travelled, where? Wakool River just shows One thing I did notice the most approachable, laid back Went to Fiji for our honeymoon. Koondrook Wharf to make Koon- what can happen if com- is that if I am bidding on bong, as well as plenty of and genuine people I have come Have been to Bali twice and even drook a tourist destination and mon sense prevails. A a handy pile of steel at a duck weed. This may liven across. And you can see exactly went white water rafting and motor- not just a small town tourists just brand-new double lane clearing sale, it is hard to the fish up. where that stems from with her bike riding and managed to come passed through. A public farewell mum present with us for our chat. back alive. Have been to Tassie, WOW, is what I will go with, when I Perth and travelled up to the top of was held in Wakool for Ron and realise the extensive range of items Australia. Nellie Landini. Isobel Disher cel- available on offer. From person- If there was one thing you could ebrated her 80th birthday. alised cufflinks, work ties, bar mats, change in the community what bottle openers, pens, badges, and would it be? It would be great to LAUGH OF THE WEEK even slate photos. There aren’t have an indoor sports stadium. Q. What do you get if you cross many surfaces that can’t be printed Someone you admire in the a chicken with a cement mixer? A onto. community and why? My mum for brick layer. Name: Sharon Lolicato sure. She comes to work every day On Monday we got the most exciting overdue win, well done Bob. A visitor to Nicknames: Rusty and helps. WHAT I LEARNT TODAY news for our little village, GrainCorp has town, Melissa, secured second just over Family members: Husband, Rob- Something positive you’ve seen The entire surface of your skin is finally given us the green light to move ert, and three grown-up sons, Dan- in the community lately? Have Grant, with Des, Rick and Jason all in replaced every month, which in an- forward with the painting of the silos in the photo for the placing. Good luck and ny, Warren and Garry. noticed since COVID-19 that peo- town. The Wakool Progress Associa- other way means you have about good punting. Business: Riveredge Embroidery ple have become more community- tion has quietly been working away and at 12B Mellool Street, Barham. minded which is fantastic. Shop lo- 1,000 different skins in your life! all the hard work has paid off. A huge * Wakool Club membership number hug to Tam Adams who has done lots of was Pat Davidson, not present, clos- work, now we are full steam ahead with est was Norm Free. Raffle winners were the planning process. A town meeting Sherie Deane - meat tray and party will be called very soon to discuss the cooler, Sue Strang - chicken tray, Peter details. Howe - meat tray, Ian Troy - fuel vouch- For your all round *The Wakool Men’s Shed will meet this er, Grant Morvell – game, and Jason Saturday, February 13 at the Wakool Ho- Gratorix - glasses. tel at 10am. All welcome. fertiliser needs... *The Pub Punters kicked off on Sat- *Birthday songs will be sung for David urday and we welcome new members, Ellis, Rose Landini, Lisa Hulands, Jill including lawns, Ross, Faye, Rick and Wendy. We have Robinson, Ricky Wilson, Ian Shepherd, gardens, veggie 24 members this year which means two Bentley Lester and Daniel Boswell. gardens and pot punters each week. They have $50 to in- *The pub raffle winners for Kitty Jack- vest along with a pick in each leg of the pot were Rodo, who missed out on the plants Yara Mila treble, the third horse in each leg of the $2,240 up for grabs, Lodgy got the $15 treble will be the most favoured horse in complex has you voucher, Stan and Maureen were lucky the betting. Ross and Grant kicked off covered. the season and both fared okay, with enough to win the $10 voucher as well Grant managing a small profit for the as the free pot and F and G won free Now is the time to day and Ross just falling short. Overall, tickets for next week. Social raffle saw treat your lawns and we finished in profit, alas the treble was Graham and Snodge take a meat tray gardens and get gone after one leg. Next week Grant’s home, Sandra got the six-pack and Sa- them looking great. partner, Margaret, will join him to see sha won a pizza voucher. who gets bragging rights at home. *The weather has been amazing, and I The new Saturday tipping season IN STOCK NOW AT: also kicked off and it was a very experi- hope you have all been able to get out- enced tipster going well, he was up with side and enjoy it. If you would like me to ELDERS BARHAM the leaders all day. When it got down include any news please email me or call 45 Moulamein Road, Barham to business he kicked clear for a long into the pub for a chat. Take care. p: 03 5453 3377 The Koondrook–Barham Bridge | Thursday, February 11, 2021 – 9 Meleeta White – Part 2

See The Bridge – Thursday, eight-week-old Rough Collie I called by a local family. After Dawn’s hus- February 4, 2021 for Part 1: Sandy for my fifth birthday which I band died, she moved to Victoria. Georgie’s Story. loved. From there, I went to live with She was like a dog with a bone want- Dad’s sister, Glad, and her husband, ing to know about our family. Her By Ali Bohn Len; this was in Preston. I slept in story was that Mum had dumped her I have held you in my heart all these the sewing room and I could hear the in Bendigo with a man she was with years sewing machine going while I slept or who was blind. She ended up growing But until now not held your hand the TV which was in the loungeroom up in a convent. After a while, I be- Only you can know how that feels right next door. I was happy living came involved with the search for our Only you can understand. there, but it wasn’t like being with family with Dawn. God, there were My sister my friend my angel Dad. They had two boys who were 16 so many conflicting stories, and still You’ve been sent back home to me and 18, I think. They didn’t stay there are. We found a sister, Tracey, which So many things to share with you long before moving out. Then when I was a surprise. Dawn remarried and I On how my life has been. was 14, Glad and Len adopted me and moved out of Dad’s and to Churchill. Although the years saw us parted asked me to start calling them Mum In 1998, I went to see Dad, it was a From such a very young age and Dad. I can remember my real dad Sunday. He’d been looking after my We now sit here together again coming to visit me but not knowing dog. As I was walking inside, I could And the future is our stage. who he was at the time. I was told to hear the kitchen tap running but there An emptiness deep within call him ‘Uncle Ted’. For some reason were no signs of Dad. Then I could Has been filled now thanks to you I felt a connection to him, and I knew see his feet sticking out and pushed up Reconnected at last, forget the past I really liked him. Eventually I went against the board under the sink. He Lets make the memories new. to try and make it work living with my was clutching his chest and had died (For Georgie and Meleeta, from Ali real dad for a while but then he had to of a heart attack. I was beyond dev- send me back with Len and Glad.” Bohn.) astated.” Meleeta says that she enjoyed her Georgie takes Meleeta’s hand and school years and had a fondness for “My full name is Meleeta Joy White cries with empathy. Tears begin teacher, Mr Landt at her Preston Pri- and I was born on the 21st of Septem- streaming down Meleeta’s cheeks and mary School. With a particular inter- ber, 1953 at the Carlton Women’s Hos- we take a moment for the two to hug. est in English and Art, these are areas pital and raised in Morwell until the It takes everything within me not to that gave her the opportunity to show age of five years.” join in their sorrow, but this is their off her creative side which has contin- Five seconds into the interview with moment. ued throughout the years. Meleeta and it’s pretty obvious she is But once again, ever the stoic being, But Meleeta was a free spirit, and by the protective older sister of Georgie. Meleeta gets on with the job, but not the age of 15 she had started running Almost after each word, she turns to before checking that Georgie is okay. away, curious of what the big wide her right to check that Georgie is com- “I’d become involved in this social world had to offer. fortable and happy with what she’s media type of thing called ICQ Online “It would have been about three saying. Meleeta has a very confident which was sort of like Facebook. My quarters of the way through Form 3 voice, so much so that I mention to friends, Werner and Anne had got that I started running away, and even- her she has a ‘radio voice,’ to which me onto it, and through them I met tually became a Ward of the State. I she laughs at. Laughing is something Kevin. He was beautiful, gentle and was sent back home and after two Meleeta, and Georgie, do a lot of, and very funny. Through the group we days I was off again. I wanted to get “... I had so many questions and many, went camping to celebrate ICQ’s Mil- when Meleeta shows me the photo- away from my adoptive father. He was lionth User World Wide and I really graphs of them as toddlers they have awful. It was a big world out there and got to know him well then. That was mischief written all over their faces. I could sense trouble, but I became Dad didn’t have the answer to...” our first face-to-face meeting. Anne Cute as can be, my theory is con- street smart very quickly. When I got asked me to move to Adelaide and firmed when Meleeta tells me about to Sydney, I moved in with my sister, a free spirit as I have no idea how any- a low point. I was sent to jail. I was after three months, Kevin rang me to the time she and Georgie, and elder Dawn. We had been in touch and had one could manage to adapt to such asked if there was anyone I wanted make sure I was still moving over and sister, Dawn, made their dad a choco- reconnected. I had a boyfriend called changes without repercussion! But to contact and I just said, “my dad?” arranged for me to board with some late cake. Bill who was in the air force, and I be- adaptable and resilient Meleeta is, and Eventually they found him and after friends of his. It seemed the natural “Well, Dad was out and left us at came pregnant to him. We had a son, so the story continues. all these years his first meeting with thing to do and I was just so sure of home with our grandfather. The thing Adrian on the 19th of August, 1970. “John had always had access to Kel- me is seeing me behind bars. The is that Grandad headed off down the Bill’s parents weren’t very accepting ly and then one day he just didn’t bring minute I saw him, I felt that connec- it. I went to Adelaide for two weeks, pub and left us home alone. We adored of the situation and we broke up. I her home. I lost all contact to her and tion again.” ended up staying another week and Dad, so we decided to make him a started seeing Tim and we had a baby, the police wouldn’t help me. When I wonder what her father said when fell deeply in love. I had to come back chocolate cake as a surprise…on the a daughter called Jodie. She was born ‘Ty’ was older he decided he wanted he first saw her. to Victoria to settle Dad’s estate, but I kitchen floor! Our mixture was made on the 19th of August, 1971. That rela- to live with his dad too. In hindsight I “He said something funny of course. promised Kevin I would return. I was from eggs, flour, milk and DIRT as tionship didn’t work out and we broke can see it was the best thing for them.” His old sense of humour again. It truly in love I think for the first time. cocoa as we couldn’t reach it in the up. I met Rodney, who I married. His With itchy feet and determined to wasn’t until after court that I got to He was my big love before he was tak- cupboard! When Dad walked in, he family was extremely controlling and make yet another new start, Meleeta, cuddle him. I’ll never forget that. I was en from me in 2010 from cancer. We was mortified that Grandad had left brainwashed me into having his sister, who now had Tyrone back living with sent to a boarding house, as Dad now had just 10 wonderful years together.” us alone, which was great because Judy, adopt Jodie. She had just lost a her for a short time, along with Toby, had a son who was living with him, The tears are back for Meleeta, but it meant we didn’t get in trouble for baby and the family thought the right made the move to Richmond and it Paul, along with his wife and kids, not before she pulls out every photo making the mess of cake mixture all thing to do would be to give her mine. was here that her life took a very bad and we were still working through lost she has of Kevin. Georgie holds her over the carpet!” Foolishly, I listened, under the condi- turn. Spiralling very quickly out of time. Dad wanted me to move in with hand to comfort her and then reaches Meleeta’s expression of love for her tion that when she was old enough, control with the introduction of a new him after Paul and his family moved for the photos of her father. Both la- father shows upon her face when she she’d be told about me. Rodney also past time thanks to new friend, An- and left the Latrobe Valley. Eventu- dies kiss each picture and cry at the says “I was very attached to my dad; thought it might be an idea to adopt drew. ally I did move in with Dad and they loss of the two most significant men very fond of him. To me, he was heav- out Adrian as well. Once again, I did “He introduced me to amphet- were the most special years. He filled in their lives. With the three of us en on earth. He was very bubbly, and as I was told, and it broke my heart. amines, and I became addicted for in the gaps of my life and we soon be- now all crying, eventually we burst playful – a real prankster. He never Then I got pregnant to Rodney with eight years. It was a very bad time. came close again, the bond never left. out laughing at what big softies we all lost his temper. I adored him.” Toby and he was born on the 10th of Then one day, it must have been in the He filled me in on two more brothers, are. The sisterhood these two shares is The way her face lights up when she April, 1974. After 18 months of mar- late 80s, Adrian’s father, Bill, came Michael and Shane, who Mum had af- so bloody gorgeous that I almost lean talks about her father is tinged with riage, Rodney took off, but I was okay. looking for him and I had to tell him ter she left us. It turns out Mum had forward and go in for a group hug. sadness, and I just know this story is I always landed on my feet, and when he’d been adopted out. He was devas- become a prostitute in 1975. I had so Their affection for one another is just going to pull at my heart strings. Just I met John, I felt like everything was tated. Andrew’s godfather was living many questions and many, Dad didn’t beautiful and I’m thinking I need to moments later, the sadness unfolds. going to settle. We had a daughter, across the road and was living in a gay have the answer to.” leave them be. Another coffee is sug- “My mother wasn’t very present. Kelly, who was born on the 7th of relationship and he had been molest- We stop for a moment while Me- gested as we wrap things up. I remember she took off with Dawn October, 1976 and a son, Tyrone, who ing my boys. As if that wasn’t enough, leeta reflects on the time with her Next time – Part 3, Unanswered and left Dad with us. I also remember was born on the 14th of June, 1979. It I soon found out that Andrew was ac- dad, flicking through the photo album Questions. getting out of the car and arriving at turns out John had been cheating on tually gay as well. I recognised I had that sits before her and smiling at the Did the four sisters, Georgie, Me- this house where they had two border me and so I left him. We were together an addiction problem and managed to memories. However, Meleeta is not leeta, Tracey and Dawn manage to collies and they were huge. They were five years.” get clean. I was off it for two years and the type to ponder for too long and we finally come together? Did Georgie jumping around everywhere, and Dad I must say that this last paragraph then had a little taste and didn’t enjoy quickly get back to the story. get to see her father before he died? carried me inside. This was when I was the most difficult to write so far. it. That was it and I never touched it “I reconnected once again with And what other family secrets have went to stay with my uncle, Thomas All of the changes and upheavals in again. I went to my dealer in Morwell Dawn and she told me about Georgie’s they uncovered? How did they finally Leonard Victor Harbert and aunty, Meleeta’s life in such a short span of and stayed in a motel and while I was adoption. She and Dad were under reunite? Where to from here for the Ruby Gladys Harbart. They got me an just six years. Just as well she is such there, we got busted. It was certainly the impression she had been adopted White sisters? 10 – Thursday, February 11, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge

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BACK TO SCHOOL STURT TRIUMPHANT Page 13 Page 15 Sunday, February 28, 2021 RIP AND DIP Rhys Thrum, Jasmine Williams and friends took advantage of the beachside atmosphere.

By Kirstin Nicholson the Kerang Skate Park, a movie A highlight of the beach party volleyball and other games that know they can participate in. Perfect Sunday afternoon night at the Kerang Swimming was the live music performed were on offer in the park, as well Anyone can come in and join.” weather combined with an ideal Pool and a skate workshop. by several young artists over the as paddling and swimming in the She encourages youth to join in waterfront location to make Sun- Youth Health Promotion Work- course of the event, enjoyed by the creek. day’s beach party a huge success. er at NDCH, Matt Allen, was crowd relaxing on the grass. Matt Taylah Clements, who recently when the events are on. “If more The beach party, held in Apex pleased with the attendance at explains, “It’s an opportunity to came on board as a volunteer of these events start popping up, Park, was the culmination of the the Cohuna event. “Having these give young people the chance to with NDCH FReeZA, explained go to them. It’s a great way to re- ‘Rip and Dip’ weekend organised opportunities for young people perform, and to be able to employ that the role of FReeZA is to, lax with friends, family, sit down by FReeZA Northern District to socialise and to hang out with them as musicians.” “get young people out and about Community Health (NDCH). The their friends, and see some new Youth from primary school age in the community and to have a by the beach or by the pool and program also included painting stuff is awesome,” he said. through to early twenties played safe space to come to events they watch a movie.” More Photos – PAGE 12 12 – Thursday, February 11, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge RIP AND DIP

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By Kirstin Nicholson returned to school and pre- ing principal, Scott Tre- Gunbower also welcomed nings with new families, School’s principal, Valerie of Cohuna Secondary It was a mixed bag of school last week. For the whella said, “Scarlett, Meg Howlett, teaching our new staff and new learn- Lobry said, “Cohuna Con- College says, “It has been emotions when school re- students starting prep it is Alby, Willow and Adam Grade 2/3 class.” ing. This year we welcome solidated School has had great to come back to smil- turned at the start of the the next chapter in their have settled in beautifully Principal of St Mary’s, 14 new Preps and three a great start to the year, ing faces and, I think, a year. Some were excited, education journey. Like at Gunbower Primary Jasmine Ryan, stated, “St new staff and continue with 144 students enrolled, newfound appreciation of some were nervous, some their parents, they too, School. The whole school Mary's starts the 2021 to strive to provide qual- including 24 Foundation were scared, and some have a range of emotions is looking forward to join- school year with much ex- ity learning and teaching students. The school has what it means to attend ended up a blubbering that emerge in the week ing Leitchville Primary for citement and gratitude! We to engage and inspire! St been able to welcome back school onsite rather than mess – and that was just leading up to the big day. the commencement of their are thankful to be altogeth- Mary's is hopeful to see a its volunteers and parents home learning. It has been the parents! Gunbower Primary annual Water Awareness er and eager to continue to full year together as one. on site, much to everyone’s a great start as we all settle Children and school staff School welcomed four and Swimming Program learn and grow. 2021 wel- We are grateful for the delight. Our dynamic Par- into a close to ‘normal’ from around the district Foundation students. Act- starting on February 8. comes many new begin- learning and support we ents Club welcomed all our routine. We are looking received last year, and we new parents with a morn- forward to offering a full know with the community ing tea on the first day of that surrounds us we will school, giving anyone new school program this year; have a fabulous school a little taste of our welcom- including camps, sporting year,” she said. ing school community.” events and community in- Cohuna Consolidated Fiona Miller, principal volvement.”

Cohuna Consolidated School Foundation students. Gunbower Primary School Foundation students, Scarlett, Alby, Willow and Adam.

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Where in Cohuna is this location? Koondrook Primary School Foundation students for 2021. Answer for February 4: The Swimming Pool 14 – Thursday, February 11, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge Cohuna Leitchville Bowls Golf Club Saturday Pennant Bowls It seems that the excellent reputa- post-round barbecue by winning the Wednesday Results 3.01.2021 Results 06/02/21. Saturday Pennant Teams – February 13, 2021 tion of the course at Cohuna and its day’s event with 37 points. Division 1 lost to Kerang Event: Par welcoming members is being spread Brenton Smyth came in second on Golf 63 (2pts) to 64 (10pts). Division 1: verse Barham Away Sponsor: Judy Simmonds far and wide, as the club received countback from visitor, Troy Griffin, Ken Dehne lost to Howard 9 Hole winner: Cathy Brodie (32) +2 Manager: Tony Cantwell many visitors from Melbourne this with 36. McClelland 20/29. 18 Hole winner: Sandra Griffiths (24) T. Cantwell (S), P. Griffiths, H. Hooper, D. Irvine. week. Andi Black took out the ladies’ com- Trevor Dehne lost to Frank +2 Ken Dehne (S), T. Hore, W. Fehring, P. Patterson. On Thursday, the crew from Devil petition with 30 points. Ritchie 15/17. Runner-up: Val Hoban: (30) -1 Bend joined us and an excellent day NTP’s went to Denise Griffin on two Kevin Dehne defeated Roma Opie (S), D. Opie, S. Bennett, S. Griffiths. was enjoyed by all. It was a very and eight, along with Genevieve Hare Cons: Viv Moylan: (19) -2 Frank Boxshall 28/18. special day for Peter Richardson as on 11. Troy Griffin, Murray Johnson NTP’s: 2nd on 3rd: Sharon Moore Division 2 lost to Cohuna Division 2: verse Barham Blue Away he registered an eagle on the 9th and Paul Robinson were most accu- 17th: Glenda Crichton Golf White 54 (3pts) to 68 Manager: Graham Wilson hole. Well done, Peter! rate for the men. Next week: Stroke Monthly/Medal. (9pts). The winner on the day was Gary The monthly medal was contested Eclectic commences. Book duty Liz Laurie Crawford lost to G. Wilson(S), J. Walters, M. Brewer, A. Thomson Yates with 40 points, who seems to be on Sunday and it was Darren ‘Dasher’ Thynne and Lyn Richardson Yvonne Eckhardt 12/27. Ray Opie (S), G. Douglas, G. Brown, N. Woods in some sort of freakish form of late Barry with a scorching nett 66 who Sat: Stableford Sun: Stroke Graham Wilson defeated L. Crawford (S), Gary Hawken, D. Dye, D. Manners (must be all the cake)! took the prize. Kelvin Matthews also 18 ladies played today in perfect golf Bruce Morrison 21/20. This Emergencies: B. Hildebrand Alan Moloney was next in, with 38 played well to register 71, Paul Reid team of Graham Wilson, weather. Good to see the numbers are on countback from Peter Courtenay, with 72 and then some daylight to Joel lifting now school has commenced. John Walters, Mayne Brew- followed by Garry Hooper, Greg Rob- Woolhouse and Daniel Curran, both Leitchville was defeated bers and new members. Next week is the first Monthly Medal er and Allan Thomson will erts and Hayden Bird, all with 36. with nett 75. by Barham Green 40 (2pts) All welcome. For further for this year so bring your ‘A’ game. be dining out at the Leitch- NTP’s went to Todd Scatchard, Greg NTP’s went to Trevor Farrant, Peter to 50 (6pts). enquiries contact President ville Hotel. Ray Opie drew Roberts, Steve Edmondson and Kevin Gargan and two to Des Smith. The Also, the Eclectic will begin. Jean Devitt was defeated Roma Opie 0458 567 587 with Peter Bibby 21/21. Crane. ladies’ competition was taken out by There will be a BBQ after golf on by W. Cook by 20/32. or Lady President Raylene The Ladies Club Pairs Fi- On Saturday, we enjoyed the com- Linda Busbridge, recording nett 71, Saturday. Thank you, Murray Johnson Hore 0431 358 382. All nal was played on Tuesday, Val Dehne defeated S. pany of the team from Altona Lakes. followed by Robyn McGraw with 73. who has donated the meat and vol- members should have their February 2. Congratula- Barnes 20/18. This team Murray Johnson received some good Denise Green registered an NTP on unteered to cook. 5.30pm onwards. raffle books which need tions to Roma Opie and of Val Dehne, Suzanne karma from his kind donation of the 11. Hope to see you there. Jean Devitt who defeated Bennett, Bev Woods and to be returned by the pre- Suzanne Bennett and Bev Barbara Hildebrand will be sentation night. Next com- Woods 14/10 after a very dining out at the Leitchville mittee meeting March 9 at close game. Hotel. 7.30pm. Next social bowls is Tues- Ladies Social Bowls is on day, February 9 at 9.30am. every Tuesday morning, and The Club Championship Midweek Bowls every Wednesday evening Men’s Fours will be played COHUNA BOWLS Division 2 Results from 5pm, will be Saturday on Wednesday evening, 3/02/21. Pennant Practice for mem- February 10 at 5.30pm. Entries close Wednesday, February 10 at 5.15pm. C On a sad note, we start with the so it ends any chance of making the Division Three travelled to Kerang, of C Men’s Fours Sunday, passing of Edith Harrison, sister finals. with K. Hocking the only winner for March 21 and 28. to Allison Ainger, who is one of the Division Two played Barham the day, beating J. Hartie by 11 shots, bowlers in the club. Division One Green and had three rinks up against Dye Brothers Triples Sun- they were in front all day, a great team played hosts to Cohuna Golf and was a side that was hoping to play in the day, March 7 at 12.30pm, effort. Trevor Allen played K. By- looking for revenge since Cohuna finals. The evergreen Gordon Ander- entries to Roma Opie 5456 beat them before Christmas in the son played P. Orr and came home rne and went down by 11 shots, but 7587 / 0458 567 587, Gra- rain, when other clubs called it off the victors by five shots. Jeff Gruar on most ends we had only one bowl ham Douglas 5456 7428 / as the rain tumbled down. W. Brooks played B. French and was coast- in the head, the result could have 0409 567 428, Ken Dehne played J. McGillivray and was level ing by 12 shots on the 19th end but 5456 7555 / 0438 200 868. been bigger. Marg Mooney came on the 17th end but Golf got up by lost eight shots in two ends to hang Midweek Consistency in the side when Allison could not four and was coasting by 12 shots. on by four shots. play and came up against B. Coobs, Breakfast Tournament A/C Jeff Reade played the district Bryan Main played G. Gook and and likewise to Trevor’s rink, did not Fours Wednesday, March champion and was in arrears by was in trouble early, seven shots 24 at 8.00am, contact 17 shots. Brian Bowles also suf- down on the 14th end but came have bowls in the head. Yvonne Dehne 0437 019 fered the same fate, this time to Har- home strong to win by one shot. The Also, Kerang had the flag at half for 618 or Raylene Hore 0431 rison Keely, going down by 13 shots, door has opened to make the finals. Bill Lyne who passed away. 358 382.

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An excellent week completed for will sort any uncertainty right out. fore in regional finals over the next likewise in the men’s section. Our our pennant players, with wins ga- Midweekers had a win and a loss, couple of weeks, with Jarred Ham- best wishes for success go with lore and further consolidation on with the Twos falling in against mond playing off in the Champion them. those vital positions in the four. Barham, on the back of an eight Singles, and Mick Carmody in the Our lively social committee is at Division One went into Cohuna scored by Deanne Ladson’s rink. 60 and over version, both on the it again, running a pasta meal after and regained their impetus with Well done to Deanne, Lyle Baker, 14th. Following on the 21st, Jarred a slashing 34 shot, all rinks vic- Ron Morris and Shirley Whittaker. lines up again, this time for State training on Friday. Names to Mick tory. Jarred did best, defeating The Ones were found wanting, also Singles, Yvonne and Gwen play for are essential for catering purposes. Jeff Reade by 17, Harrison up by against Barham, with only one rink the ladies 60 and over pairs title, Division Three Pennant side yet 13 and James by four against his successful. whilst Ron Eckhardt and Mick do to be selected. old Echuca club-mate in Wayne The Wednesday night competi- Brooks. tion is travelling along strongly, Whites had a tougher battle at with this week’s winners being Pennant Teams – Round 13 Leitchville, with a win (Yvonne), Lee Sutherland, Ron Eckhardt and a draw (Peter) and a narrow loss Aaron Howard. The ladder is as fol- Saturday, February 13, 2021 (Bruce). The points gained lifted lows: (Skipper, Third, Second, Lead) this group into second spot, hope- M. Simmonds 42 L. Sutherland Division 1 Vs Gunbower at Gunbower fully there to stay. 34 R. Farrant 34 M. McLoughlan H. Keely (S) R. Fletcher I. Coates C. Whittaker Divvy Three played at Gunbower, 33 J. Stewart 32 M. Appleby 29 A. J. Hammond (S) C. Barton R. Eckhardt F. Trezise their alternative home green, and Cooke 25 G. Bowles 19 K. Hocking J. McGillivray (S) J. Keely G. Easton M. Carmody recorded their second win on the 15 D. Turnour 10. Manager I. Coates trot, albeit by a single shot. Now Max Simmonds and team score Division 2 White Vs Kerang Golf at Home that they are showing a bit of form, duty this week. we might try and get the season Our Thursday pairs was down a Y. Eckhardt (S) P. Quinn J. Brown L. McManus extended for them. With Gunbow- little in numbers due to other tour- P. Bibby (S) G. Free W. Waters K. Hipwell er’s Ones winning as well there naments clashing, but competition B. Morrison L. Sutherland D. Keely M. Appleby would have been a fair old celebra- was keen on an extra quick green. Manager Y. Eckhardt tion in the clubhouse. Best performed was the pairing of Division 2 Navy Vs Cohuna at Home Good news also for Navy, who Craig Whittaker and Glen Miller, D. Peace (S) G. Farrant G. Mathers R. Ladson had a point earning bye, and with whilst Barney McLoughlan and K. Ballard D. Easton, L. Mathers B. McLoughlan the defeat of a couple of potential Peter Bibby won the repecharge Z. Mitchell R. Bateman P. McManus A. Dunne finalists, they creep closer again to poultry. Manager D. Peace 31-33 KING GEORGE ST., COHUNA I 5456 2164 a final’s berth. This week’s match Club members are well to the Division 3 Gunny Golf Vs Wakool at Wakool www.kazzsheels.com.au The Koondrook–Barham Bridge | Thursday, February 11, 2021 – 15 Sturt Triumphant Cohuna Secondary College age group champions.

By Kirstin Nicholson Cohuna Secondary College wasted no time in getting into action last week when it held its House Swim- ming Sports. Despite imminent rain the day ran smoothly with students and teachers enjoying the fun atmosphere. Sturt House was the overall win- ner with 730 points, Mitchell second (656 points), Burke third (530 points) and Hume fourth (325 points). Mackenzie Southern nears the end of her butterfly event. Xavier Wishart competing in the 66m breastroke.

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Cohuna Tennis Club – nament, stay tuned for more can be arranged. D. Gately & P. Lacy 3 vs M. paying off! The junior games v Kerang (@ Kerang) February 6, 2021 details on our Facebook page. Round 12 – Seniors (Cohuna Hawken & W. Keath 8 were incredibly close with only Jason Hensley, Darren Gately Hotshots Vs Leitchville) Women’s three games making up the dif- This week we had Cohuna and and Harrison Cleave. Emergen- Leitchville play out in the se- Hotshots and Development Cohuna Seniors played at S. Barker & M. Rodwell 8 vs S. ference at the end of the day. Squad returned on Saturday home to Leitchville this week Atkinson & T. Crawford 4 Well done to Sarosh Sajeev for cy: Paul Lacy . Mary Rodwell, niors whilst the two junior sides after the Christmas break. It and there were some great S. Barker & L. Lacy 7 vs S. At- winning all his sets for the day. Shirlene Barker and Leah Lacy played off against each other. was great to see some new matches played throughout the kinson & S. Irvine 9 Singles Both hit outs had spectators Juniors – Cohuna Gold v faces and some big smiles as day. The men’s matches result- M. Rodwell & L. Lacy 8 vs T. C. Lacy 1 vs Ze Hensley 6; L. engaged with some great ral- Murrabit (@ Cohuna) they enjoyed the games and ed in a draw, 18 games each; Crawford & S. Irvine 4 Farrell 2 vs T. Lacy 6; Sa Sajeev lies and some spectacular activities. Well done to Imogen whilst the ladies’ matches saw Mixed 6 vs Z. Pollock 2; Sh Sajeev 4 Cooper Lacy, Sarosh Sajeev, shots. Our development squad Thiess and Maggie McGlone Cohuna lead by six games. J. Hensley & S. Barker 8 vs M. vs Za Hensley 6 Angela Warren, and Lachlan and Hotshots tennis kids had who both received the Zooper Heading into the mixed, Co- Irvine & S. Atkinson 6 Doubles Farrell. Emergency: Sharon Sa- their first session on Satur- Dooper awards. huna took two of the three sets D. Gately & M. Rodwell 8 vs M. C. Lacy & L. Farrell 0 vs Ze jeev. Duty: Warren family day and this week we will see Twilight and a further five games, to Hawken & S. Irvine 3 Hensley & T. Lacy 6 twilight tennis recommence. The post-Christmas twilight take the day by 11 games. Well P. Lacy & L. Lacy 6 vs W. Keath Sa Sajeev & Sh Sajeev 6 vs Z. Juniors – Cohuna Blue v Pushing into the back end of comp starts Tuesday, February done to Mary Rodwell for win- & T. Crawford 8 Pollock & Za Hensley 1 Kerang (@ Kerang) the season now and it’s shap- 9 at 6pm. Please let Mary know ning all her sets. Round 12 – Juniors Cohuna C. Lacy & Sa Sajeev 6 vs Ze Zoe Pollock, Taylor Lacy, Ry- ing up to be a very competitive if you are interested in playing Men’s Gold vs Cohuna Blue Hensley & Z. Pollock 3 der van der Zande and Broden season and even competition. each week or perhaps would J. Hensley & D. Gately 8 vs M. Super impressed with the im- L. Farrell & Sh Sajeev 6 vs T. Wishart. Emergency: Zephan Our committee met during the like to fill in. If you are in a team Irvine & M. Hawken 1 provement of these kids’ skills Lacy & Za Hensley 4 week and has confirmed we and cannot attend, please let J. Hensley & P. Lacy 7 vs M. Ir- since the start of the season. Next Week – Teams Round 13 Hensley and Zara Hensley. will be having our Easter tour- Mary know so another fill-in vine & W. Keath 9 Keep up the practice, kids, it’s Division 1 – Seniors Cohuna Duty: van der Zande family

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JONES – Irene Mary WESTON – Sandra Boat Ramp Closure Friday, February 12 1931-2021 Joy (nee Pay) and Sat, February 13 Irene passed away peacefully 07-09-1956 - 07-02-2021 Transport for NSW will soon commence 8.30am start both days on Wednesday February 3rd To our beautiful Mum & repair work on the caissons at the Barham ends 2.30pm 2021, at Borella House, Nanny. Thank you for being Koondrook Bridge. Albury aged 90 years. She the most loving, caring & 91 Main St, Koondrook To cater for the launch of works barges, the was the dearly loved wife of gentle woman. Boat Ramp at Barham will be CLOSED for mack+mills shed John (dec.) and much-loved Your support & help meant public use on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 ex-hire stock, Children’s mother and mother-in-law of the world to us. from 7am-7pm. toys, Party decorations, party Des and Sue, Pat and Noel, We will miss everything costumes and heaps more! Denise and Gerard, Gwen about you and especially and Peter (dec.), Keith and your gorgeous giggle! Jill, Greg and Diane, Karen Always loved & forever and Adrian, Stephen and remembered. For further information contact council on 1300 087 004 Congratulations Kate, Bernadette and Barry, Sleep peacefully our or visit www.murrayriver.nsw.gov.au Kevin and Debbie, Leanne, beautiful Angel. Pam and Cameron, Robyn, – Trevor, Whitney, Bailey, Congratulations to Janet Alan (dec.), and Irene Kobi & Lucie xxxxx Cincotta on your Citizen (dec.). Beloved nana to 30 of the Year award. grandchildren and great nana – Tess D to 22 great grandchildren. PUBLIC NOTICE Forever in our hearts. Funeral Notice Reunited with Dad. JONES Requiem Mass for the repose BARHAM TRANSFER STATION of the soul of the late Mrs EXTENDED HOURS Northern Wool Death Notice Irene Jones will be offered Pty Ltd REIFFEL – Barrie on Thursday February 11 In response to community demand, Council 3.12.1945 – 3.2.2021 2021 at St Patrick’s Catholic trialled some extended hours at the Barham TONY KEAM - WOOL BUYER Loving Father and Church, Allan Street, Henty Waste Transfer Station over the busy NEW KERANG STORE OPEN! Grandfather at 2.00pm. Thereafter the summer period. Call in and see Gary Myers BURNETT – Arthur Will be missed by family cortege will proceed to The trial was a success and we have decided - 67 KERANG-QUAMBATOOK ROAD - WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY George 8AM - 5PM OR BY APPOINTMENT and friends. the Henty Monumental to continue with the extended opening hours Peacefully at Murray Haven Cemetery. OPEN IN SWAN HILL: for the site. MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 AM - 5 PM @ 15 SHEPHERD ROAD on February 4th 2021. Aged For livestreaming The Barham Waste Transfer Station 84 Years. of the funeral go to; will now operate from 9am – 5pm on a 4 On-farm pricing Loved Son of Ella and Gilly www.hsfunerals.com.au Wednesday and 1pm – 5pm on a Sunday. 4 (both dec.). Loved Brother In-store pricing WESTON – Sandra This arrangement will be in place until further ON-FARM and Brother in Law of Rose 4 Shed clean-ups Joy (nee Pay) notice. PICK-UP and Bert (Both Dec), Esma 4 (Dec) and Bob. Loved 7/09/1956 – 7/02/2021 Price on results AVAILABLE! REIFFEL Uncle of all his Nieces and Passed away Peacefully in 4 Consignments Nephews. Bendigo. A Funeral Service for Mr 4 Forward pricing Reunited with his Family Loved daughter of Lloyd & Barrie REIFFEL will be held For further information contact council on 1300 087 004 at the Barham Riverside or visit www.murrayriver.nsw.gov.au 4 Re-classing service A Private Funeral will be Dos. held. 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For further information contact council on 1300 087 004 BARHAM | KOONDROOK | COHUNA or visit www.murrayriver.nsw.gov.au KERANG | MURRABIT | MOULAMEIN The Koondrook–Barham Bridge | Thursday, February 11, 2021 – 17 The Helicopter Pilot By Bruce Stewart ergetic young man walked the God of Dick Roe! Jesus God, our Creator, who had the amazing story I heard Around 1.00am the other past me. Our eyes met, he was powerless! They put revealed Himself through from Nard that morning morning I was awoken by smiled, stopped and great Him on a cross and killed His Son, the Lord Jesus eleven years ago. To this the familiar sound of he- conversation began. I soon Him. I wanted a God who Christ. Nard’s life was day many helicopter and licopter rotors ‘chopping’ discovered this man was would protect me from the transformed. He had been light aircraft pilots fly to overhead and I knew that full of life, energy and evil spirit world!” Nard ‘set free’ from the fear of remote locations so that there was another serious- faith. His name was Nard exclaimed, “You can’t evil spirits and the need more of the over 6,900 ly sick or injured person Pugyao, a member of the even protect Your only to sacrifice their chickens different language groups being transported from the Isnag people, one of over Son. What sort of God are and pigs to the false gods in the world have the op- local hospital to a metro- 170 language groups in the you?” Nard said, “I took they worshipped. This was portunity to hear about politan hospital for emer- Philippines, who in earlier the half-translated Gospel some of the remarkable gency treatment. In this years were cannibalistic of Mark and I threw it onto story I heard from Nard the transforming news of circumstance I often pray and characterised by ex- the rocks. Then I started that day. But there is more! Jesus. a quick ‘arrow’ prayer for treme violence in relation- walking off. I didn’t want With the help of Dick We can all be grateful the patient, pilot and medi- ships. anything to do with this Roe, Nard, the illiterate, for helicopter pilots who cal personnel as they fly in Thankfully, a transfor- new God!” But then Nard fear-filled and poverty- fly over our homes in the the middle of the night, of- middle of the night trans- mational change came learnt enough of the Isnag about Dick’s God so they said, “Something wonder- stricken child of cannibal- ten amidst difficult weath- about in Nard and many ful happened and I felt that istic parents was able to language to explain why helped him to learn their porting people needing er conditions. others in that isolated God reached from heaven gain literacy skills which, he came, “I have come language. Nard became emergency health care – How privileged we are people group. It all began and squeezed my heart after many years, led to the to learn your language.” one of the main language being woken in the middle as a society and as a na- when, back in the 1950s, and said, “Don’t you un- gaining of the advanced “Why?” asked Nard. Dick helpers. of the night is a small price tion to have helicopters, a white man named Dick derstand how much I love education and skills nec- responded, “I have come Several years later, Nard to pay for the wonderful skilled pilots and medical Roe walked into Nard’s to bring God’s word (the you. I gave you My Son, essary to fly a helicopter! good achieved. We also personnel available 24/7 village in the northern recalled how he was sit- He died for you on that As a helicopter pilot Nard Bible) into your language.” can be grateful for other to transport people who Philippines. Nard and his ting on a rock below his cross.” Nard’s eyes were flew Christian linguists That was an intriguing helicopter pilots who fa- need emergency treat- fellow Isnag people were village reading the Easter opened. He realised that and literacy workers with thought to the Isnag people cilitate a spiritual life sav- ment. Reflecting on all curious about why this story from the Bible for Jesus had died on the cross medical supplies and re- who lived in fear of evil the first time. “The picture ing ministry – sharing the this I thought of an amaz- westerner visited. Why spirits who demanded taking the punishment for sources into difficult to that got me the most was Good News of Jesus in ing helicopter pilot I met would he leave behind the constant sacrifice of their our sin. Then Nard discov- access locations, and save when they got Jesus Christ many parts of the world. while spending time in the riches of his home coun- chickens, cows, dogs and ered that Jesus didn’t stay days of walking, and hence and beat Him, spat on Him Thank you to Nard Pugyao Philippines. It was around try and come and live pigs - depriving them of dead but rose again – the speed up the translation and started nailing Him and many other helicopter 5.30am one morning, I was amongst the poverty and food and livelihood. They resurrection. That changed of the Bible enormously pilots around the world. reading a book at a mis- pain of a remote village? wanted to know more to the cross. There was no everything! Nard became a for different language sion canteen when an en- A few years later Dick had way I was going to follow follower of this wonderful groups. This was some of Fly safely! ‘Growing up’ By Rosemary on top of one bald hill ness. We find ourselves that developing and grow- more evident in our lives. McCormick and faced into the wind; commenting again about ing in faith is all about the Heavenly fruit produced As we edge toward strong, gusty, with the how beautiful it all is, it simplicity and confidence in us. Growing up… no ANGLICAN CHURCH spring here in Nepal, last chill of winter remaining, is good to keep a childlike of childlike faith. Trust longer holding grudges or weekend winter once in someone stronger than and I am tempted to spread wonder at the grandeur sulking like a kid! Now, I FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 again decided to make its out my arms, perhaps like of nature, the handiwork ourselves, bigger than our need to forgive, practice 9.30am - Murray Haven Holy Communion. icy presence known. The Mary Poppins, I can fly! of God. Also, in the past problems. Yet, God also SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 calls us to grow up, to be- loving, and learn to give temperature plummeted Remnants of childhood… week, I received an invita- St Johns - 10am Morning Prayer with come mature. Somehow grace. I need to find pa- and cold rain and snow one older friend in the US tion to do some speaking Canon Marion, followed by morning tea fell, depositing heavy there is to be a balance of tience, have self-control, was also recently delighted via Zoom. Mmmm… now, & Bible Study. dumps in the high hills and whilst I am very happy childlike delight in God, be kind and faithful in my by a generous fall of snow St Martins - 10.30am Holy Communion. mountains, and leaving a at his place, “I’m looking to share, I’m simply not and confidence in our obedience to God. Grow- St Barnabas - 9.00am Morning Prayer. fairyland sprinkle of white forward to going outside too tech savvy, but then, heavenly Father, with an ing up takes time, it is a understanding of growing on our lovely Kathmandu to play.” as I commented to some lifetime journey. One thing up in the things of God. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 hills. Storm cells with Today is relatively warm, friends, maybe it’s time to I have discovered, I really thundery clouds darkened sunny with a beautiful blue grow up! Growing up… He tells us to press on to St Johns - 5pm Ash Wednesday Service. need help! Daily help. How the sky as they rolled in sky, and the Himalayan It is interesting how God holiness, live lives of love, • Enquiries Fr Neale: 0497 359 576 purity, honour, with grace amazing that God him- from the west, bringing skyline is resplendent with himself issues us an invi------and mercy extended to our self offers to tutor us. The the promise of the rainy its lower reaches now also tation to come to him like BARHAM – WAKOOL UNITING PARISH season to come. We stood covered in snowy white- little children, and it seems fellow human beings. perfect teacher, a loving Growing up has elements life coach, committed for SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 of accepting responsibility, the long haul. With divine Barham – 10am: L. & J. McKindlay. of facing consequences, Moulamein – 10:30am: Comb. with gentleness, he nudges, and of trying to make wise leads and prods, he gives Moulamein. choices. As we mature, Wakool – 10:30am: Comb. with Anglicans. grow up, just as fruits us wisdom and reminds us Anglican Parish News • Enquiries: L. & J. McKindlay 5884 2130 ripen and grow on a tree of who we are, his beloved By Ruth Arthur We wish Dean Thomas all the best in in the natural world, God’s children. Becoming all C.C. = Children’s Church. SMT = Shared Ministry Team. On Friday, February 5, nine parishio- his new appointment. qualities become more and grown up… ------ners from St John’s travelled to Griffith It’s been a busy week with three funer- to witness the Commissioning of the KOONDROOK – BARHAM BAPTIST CHURCH als that our girls in the kitchen will be Reverend Canon Thomas Maurice Leslie catering for. SUNDAY 10AM as Rector of Griffith and his installation as Dean of St Alban’s Cathedral. It was ASH WEDNESDAY February 17, 5pm 50 MELLOOL ST, BARHAM. a very fancy and reverent affair with the Imposition of Ashes Service at St John’s, Lions Bingo Enquiries: Colin Barnes – 0429 426 156 Bishop dressed to kill in his Skull Cap then at 7pm on the dot Parish Council ------and Mitre. We had the choir singing the meeting at Ruth’s house. A lot to discuss BARHAM CATHOLIC CHURCH hymns accompanied by the orchestra A good night had by all 28 bingo players. so please be on time. The game 20 jackpot only missed out going by 1 Daily Mass: 9 am - Barham Presbytery chapel. complete with a trumpet player. Please keep praying for all those on the The symbols of ministry were pre- number. This means neither the wildcard or game 20 SUNDAY MASS: sick list, it seems to grow every week. jackpots never went off, making them $1000 in 52 sented. A bible, prayer book, water for Wakool: 8.30 am. Next Sunday will be the Last Day of calls or less and $360.00 in 67 calls or less. baptism, purple stole, holy oil, bread and Barham: 10:30am. wine and a small basket of emergency Epiphany, with a 10am Holy Communion The game 20 should go off next week. The game 30 relief items were accepted by Canon Service, see you there. jackpot of $80.00 was won by Dorothy McNeil. Moulamein: every second week at 5:30pm. Roster for 17th Feb – R. Arthur, A Mathers, G Thomas. “One church, one faith, one Lord”. Phone Fr Stan: 0413 311 598 Barker, G Cook, J Griffin. 18 – Thursday, February 11, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge Northern District Wakool Barham Golf Club Bowls Association owling lub Weekly Roundup B C Saturday afternoon’s event was the Ladies’ Events: Wednesday, February 3 was a stroke Foursomes with the winners as follows: MIDWEEK PENNANT Contributed by Lyn two rinks up, an overall score round and Ladies Monthly Medal. Men: Stuart Robertson and Alan Lang- As at February 3, 2021 McNaul of eight shots. Winners on the day were: ford with a nett 70 and in second place Division 1 Division One played away The Barham Royal Hotel Div. 1 Carole Letheby (20) with a score of was Rohan Dawkins and Justin Ryan with Pyramid Hill 10/56 def Cohuna 2/51 this week against Kerang and meal vouchers for best per- nett 73 and runner up was Lexie Ewen (22) nett 72.5 on the countback from Stephen Kerang 10/78 def Barham Green 2/54 with great excitement came forming rink this week goes with a nett 77. Smith and John Rogan, also with nett Barham Blue 10/80 def Cohuna Golf 2/52 home with a win over one of to Mainy’s side of Mick Filmer, Div. 2 Sue Thompson (27) with a nett 75 72.5. Division 1 Pts % the top sides on the ladder. Lyn McNaul and Greg Lodge. on the count back from Joan Hobbs (29) Ladies: Wendy Lake and Katrina Mc- Cohuna 82 123.89 The results were: Guy The Wakool Hotel ‘Kitty also with a nett 75. Naughton with nett 69 and runners up Kerang 65 103.48 Treweek 13/20, Barry Vine- Jackpot’ is still going strong The Ball Rundown went to 79, with Jane were Kyra Laughlin and Bree Laughlin Cohuna Golf 63 106.68 combe 12/20, and Mainy, with $2,280 up for grabs with Wall winning the Pro Pin and Carole Le- with nett 78. Barham Blue 59 111.95 as they say “had a day out,” the throw of the dart this Fri- theby claiming the monthly medal. NTP’s on the day went to: 3rd – Kate Pyramid Hill 58 89.41 with help from his side had a day. Mens’ Events: Bartels; 10th – Helen Leech; 15th – Kate convincing win over rival and Barham Green 33 73 The draws for Mens’ Fours Thursday, February 4 was the Men’s Bartels; 18th – Jeanette Weaver good friend, Dale Hancock have been done and are down Stableford. NTP’s on the day went to: 3rd – Nathan 34/7. This gave Division One Division 2 at the clubrooms. If you want Div. 1 winner was Bruce Grainger (12) Perry; 10th – Doug McKnight; 15th – Joe an overall score of 12 shots Barham Green 6/50 def Leitchville 2/40 with a score of 40 points and runner up Tartaglia; 18th – Stephen Edmanson up. to play in Club Championship Cohuna Golf 6/46 def Barham Blue 2/38 was Doug McKnight (4) with 37 points. Sunday’s event was the two-person Am- Division Three also played Pairs, enter your name by Fri- Kerang Golf 8/35 def Kerang 0/26 Div. 2 winner was Rick McKenzie (18) brose with the winners as follows: away and had a win over day so this draw can also be Cohuna Gold 8/48 def Pyramid Hill 0/37 with 40 points on the count back from Men: Simon Sheedy and Mathew Finch Barham White which keeps done. The entry form is down Cohuna Blue Bye Gary Lake (15) also with 40 points. with nett 64 and runners up were Adam them third on the ladder at the clubroom (in the shed). Division 2 Pts % Div. 3 winner was a visitor, Gavin Jacka- Tate and Bailey Tate with nett 64.75, and board leading up to the finals. Since this is our last home Kerang Golf 62 148.94% man (21), with 37 points, runner up was in third place were Andrew Kane and The results were: Chris Mills game for the season we will Kerang 47.3 112.41 Noel Fountain (24) with 36 points. Damien Lanyon with nett 65.25. 16/22, Steve Chalmers 25/13 be having a sausage sizzle Cohuna Gold 45 115.03 The Ball Rundown went to 34 points and Ladies: Kyra Laughlin and Bree Laughlin and Rod Chalmers 22/21 with after the game. Leitchville 38 109.76 John Ficken won the Pro Pin. with nett 66.5 and runners up were Lyn Barham Green 33 84.62 PRO SHOP CUP Bishop and Kerry Bond with nett 68. Barham Blue 30 98.90 The weekend of February 6 and 7 saw NTP’s on the day went to: 3rd – Lyn Cohuna Blue 29.21 90.31 Wakool Bowls Pennant Teams the 19th Annual Pro Shop Cup tournament Bishop; 10th – Kerry Bond; 15th – Kerry Pyramid Hill 24 87.43 held in superb weather conditions. On the Bond; 18th – Bec Humphries; 3rd – An- Cohuna Golf 18 72 February 13, 2021 course were 122 golfers, with 36 holes on drew Kane; 10th – Glen Morris; 15th – Division One Saturday and 18 holes on Sunday. Roger Anderson; 18th – Jason Korb; 54- Adjustments have been made regarding the split round. Wakool vs Cohuna (home) Saturday morning was the 4BBB Stroke Hole Overall Winners for Men Average of games won divided by nine, being the first nine rounds. (s) I. Main, M. Filmer, G. Rowland, G. Lodge round with the winners as follows: Scratch: Steve Smith and John Rogan Will continue until the end of the home and away games. (s) G. Treweek, J. Fairchild, A. Stewart, F. Ryan Men: Rohan Dawkins and Justin Ryan 226 Nett R/U: Jason Korb and Travis Mc- (s) B. Vinecombe, R. Burmeister, R. Grant, J. Lolicato with a nett 62 on the count back from Ja- Carthy 205.75 Nett winners and Pro Shop Division Three son Korb and Travis McCarthy, also with Cup Winners: Rohan Dawkins and Justin Wakool vs Gunny Golfers (home) nett 62, and in third place was Michael Ryan 202.25 (s) C. Mills, K. Lolicato, W. Bourke, N. Free Dale and Len Boyle with nett 63. 54-Hole Overall Winners for Ladies (s) S. Chalmers, F. Burmeister, G. Lang, S. Stewart Ladies: Jenny Waterson and Jan Harry Scratch: Lyn Bishop and Kerry Bond Northern District (s) R. Walker, A. Hamilton, J. Amor, S. Mills with nett 64 and runners up were Irene 252; Nett: Jan Harry and Jenny Waterson Sausage sizzle after the game Whelan and Ruth Phillips with nett 69. 213 Bowls Association

Results and Ladders - Round 12 February 6, 2021 Barham Bowling Club Division 1 Kerang 4-47 v Wakool 8-59 Cohuna 0-38 v Cohuna Golf 12-72 What is happening to our Division One? The husen, 17/20 -3. G. Faul, 32/ 21 +11. 60 /62 -2. Gunbower 10-62 v Barham 2-60 BARHAM BOWLING CLUB Leitchville 2-63 v Kerang Golf 10-64 wheels have fallen off and the mudguards are Division Two Blue. A. Thomas, 20 /21 -1. J. Division 1 Pts % dragging on the ground. They were going so Hollaway, 15 /26 -11. R. Scott, 34 / 6 +28. 69 SATURDAY PENNANT 2021 Cohuna Golf 108 140.7 well earlier in the season. I realise that they / 53 + 16. Division Saturday, February 13, 2021 Kerang 94 116.9 only lost by two shots to Gunbower, but it is Two Green, G. Cook, 16 /17 -1. P. Orr, 13 /18 DIVISION 1 BARHAM V LEITCHVILLE (HOME) Kerang Golf 93 105.1 still a loss. -5. French, 19 /23 - 4. 58 /48 -10. Skip D PATTERSON J LUNGHUSEN G FAUL Barham 78 98.1 Division Two Blue also scraped home with Division Three Blue, H. Archard, 30 /9 +21. 3rd R MAUD KIM WATTS E WHELAN Cohuna 71 107.9 only one team leading the way. They won V. Majhrovski, 25 / 14 +11. G. Goodwin, 27 / 2nd I FASHAM KERRY WATTS S MANNERS Leitchville 51 85.0 by 16 over Pyramid Hill. Division Two Green 11 +16. 82 /34 + 48. Division Lead P GOUDIE G ARCHARD E GRACO Wakool 42 82.6 played Cohuna and lost with all rinks down Three Green. L. Mues, 20 /19 -1. K. Ismit. Manager: G FAUL Gunbower 39 75.3 by a total of 10, with no contribution from me. 27 /19 + 8. B. Berry, 16 26 – 10. 63 /64 - 1. DIVISION 2 BLUE V LEITCHVILLE Division Three Blue had an amazing win Division Three White. B. Pringle, 21 /22 -1. E. (HOME) Division 2 over Pyramid Hill, winning by 48 shots. Divi- Shelbert, 12 /25 -13. K. Lake, 22 / 16 +6. 55 Skip A THOMAS J HOLLOWAY R SCOTT Cohuna 12-58 v Barham Green 0-48 sion Three Green played the Gunny Golfers /63 - 8. 3rd K ASHTON C BAGG W BOULTON Barham Blue 8-69 v Pyramid Hill 4-53 2nd G LAKE K RYE M LAURSEN and were unfortunate to lose by just one shot. Dinner winners this week, thanks to cluBar- Leitchville 3-54 v Cohuna Golf White 9-68 Lead L ASHTON C HOPE J LAURSEN Our Division Three White, despite the inclu- ham. H. Archard, B. Theobald, W. Cook, and Kerang Golf 12-77 v Kerang 0-48 sion of Mate’s Maulers, went down to Wakool Manager: M LAURSEN UMPIRE: R SCOTT Cohuna Golf Navy 6.4-0 v BYE R. Hillman. Congratulations. DIVISION 2 GREEN V PYRAMID HILL (AWAY) by eight. So it wasn’t that happy of a night Bar duty this week, Charlie Bagg and John Division 2 Pts % at the club. Skip T KEEGAN P ORR B FRENCH Barham Blue 93 143.3 Cunninham. Thanks go to both of you. Kenny Rye was being himself, and you know 3rd G COOK R KENDELL W MCNEIL Cohuna Golf White 85 117.1 How great for Jean Fairchild, Lynne Ashton 2nd C CASSIDY A LARPENT G WALKER what that means. Alan Thomas was whinge- Pyramid Hill 81 110.0 and Jenny Laursen winning the regional state Lead J CUNNINGHAM W WALLER B PIPPIN ing about the fact that he had been sewn up Barham Green 67.5 105.1 triples. Manager: WALLER with number eight wire, and the microphone Cohuna Golf Navy 64 100.4 Ladies’ meeting Tuesday, February 16 at DIVISION 3 BLUE V BYE had no battery, I think that ‘Ditchweight’ took Kerang Golf 59.9 98.1 10am. Love to see you there! ‘Marlene’. Skip H ARCHARD V MAJHROVSKI G GOODWIN it out. Did you know that he came in last Sat- Cohuna 56 85.4 ONE FOR THE ROAD. A bloke had tickets to 3rd B THEOBALD R BAKER G GRAEME Kerang 44 81.8 urday with no belt on his pants and he had the grand final. As he is sitting down, another 2nd W COOK H MCCALLUM D MCCALLUM Leitchville 41 81.5 them tied up with bailing twine? By hell, a Lead R HILLMAN N NASH J ORR quick call to Elaine soon had him dressed bloke comes down and asks if anyone is sit- Manager: V MAJHROVSKI Division 3 respectfully. ting in the seat next to him. “No,” he says, “the seat is empty.” Barham White 2-55 v Wakool 10-63 Our barefoot bowls night last Thursday eve- DIVISION 3 GREEN V PYRAMID HILL (HOME) Gunny Golf (G/B) 8-64 v Barham Green 4-63 ning was a little disappointing for the organis- “This is incredible,” says the guy, “who in Skip L MUES K SMITH B BERRY Barham Blue 12-82 v Pyramid Hill 0-34 ers, but it got people there and they enjoyed their right mind would have a seat like this for 3rd S BARNES D CARTER R FRASER Kerang 10-69 v Cohuna 2-45 themselves. Hopefully, when we get to move the grand final and not use it?” 2nd G MOXOM G WISHART I MUES Kerang Golf 5.9-0 v BYE to the new venue, we will have heaps wanting He says, “Well, actually the seat belongs to Lead B FASHAM G KENNEDY K LOHNER Manager: G KENNEDY Division 3 Pts % to play barefoot bowls. me. My wife was supposed to come with me, Barham Blue 100 137.5 Heard on the grapevine that the covering of but she passed away. This is the first grand Barham Green 88 117.4 the second green is being considered. All I final that we haven’t been to together since DIVISION 3 WHITE V COHUNA (AWAY) Skip B PRINGLE E SCHELBERT K LAKE Wakool 84 117.5 can say is that it will be the wisest decision we were married.” Kerang Golf 70.9 97.5 3rd G WILLIAMS P MADELEY L DURBRIDGE made. Doing it now will save thousands, and “Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. That’s terrible. Kerang 61.1 98.9 2nd Y HENERY J WHELAN C GENT let’s face it, it will be the bowls Mecca, mak- But couldn’t you find a friend, a neighbour or Gunny Golf 52 90.2 Lead N MARTIN D GROSS R CAREY a relative to take the seat?” Barham White 52 88.7 ing these two towns the biggest attraction for Manager: E SCHELBERT Cohuna 43 78.5 1000km radius. What about that, Mr. Bibby? The bloke shakes his head. “No, they’re all DUTY TEAM = Division 1 (J. Lunghusen) Pyramid Hill 38.7 78.0 RESULTS at the funeral.” Division One. P. Goudie, 11/21 -10. J. Lung- See you on the green. WEARY. The Koondrook–Barham Bridge | Thursday, February 11, 2021 – 19 Northern District Lawn Tennis Association

ROUND 12 – February 6, 2021 Koondrook Tennis Senior Div 1 Gunbower 55 lost to Kerang 65 With everyone back this week and a only winning two sets, it wasn’t enough, Koondrook Tennis Teams Murrabit 53 lost to Koondrook 54 great day weather wise, we were looking going down by 13. Leitchville 52 lost to Cohuna 63 for a big day at the KLTC. Division 3 took on Kerang and had a February 13, 2021 Senior Div 2 Division 1 headed to Murrabit a little very good day. The boys broke even, Barham Navy 89 defeated Gunbower 40 undermanned. The boys were on fire fi- and the girls were nothing short of sen- Seniors Murrabit 68 lost to Kerang Red 74 nally, holding the women up winning all sational, winning all their sets. A few up Division 1 Vs Gunbower (Home) Koondrook 73 lost to Gannawarra 86 their sets. The girls had a tougher day L. Whelan, G. Whelan, J. Coughlan Kerang Green 45 won on forfeit from Barham White 0 only winning one set. With the mixed going into mixed saw a two from four J. Hare, F. Jacobs, T. Lake Senior Div 3 winning two from three, they snuck in by win, enough to cement a 14 game win. Murrabit White 57 lost to Kerang Green 79 the barest of margins, and stole the four ‘Player of the Day’ in a world first was Barham White 58 lost to Barham Navy 81 points. a tie! Well done to Leigh and Britty, who Division 2 Vs Kerang Green (Away) Barham Black 77 defeated Murrabit Blue 62 Division 2 took on Gannawarra for the both put in a super effort and came H. Coughlan, W. Danson, L. Hill, K Keane Koondrook 86 defeated Kerang Red 72 first time this season needing a win to Kerang White BYE home with the chocolates. M. Bott, E. Whelan, T. Keane, M. Telford help keep them in the four. The girls had Junior Div 2 The tennis trip is Sunday, be at the a very tough day at the office only win- Division 3 Vs Murrabit Blue (Away) Gunbower Red 36 defeated Kerang 31 ning one set, and the boys turned it on courts at 11am, ready for a big day. Murrabit 12 lost to Gunbower Blue 43 W. Orr, A. Danson, J. Flisher, B. Camps only dropping two sets. Heading into See you next week (if we survive the Cohuna Gold 31 lost to Cohuna Blue 34 the mixed, they were a few down and trip)–Bash Hearty. S. Drysdale, A. Den houting, K. McGowan, J. Boyd DIVISION 1 W L D For Agt % Pts Cohuna 9 1 2 553 485 114.02 40 Koondrook 8 3 1 600 438 136.99 34 Kerang 7 4 1 610 471 129.51 30 Murrabit 7 4 1 600 563 106.57 30 Gunbower 1 9 2 447 530 84.34 8 Leitchville 0 11 1 284 607 46.79 2 Barham Lawn DIVISION 2 W L D For Agt % Pts Murrabit 9 2 1 902 698 129.23 38 Barham Navy 8 2 2 844 572 147.55 36 Gannawarra 7 3 2 766 719 106.54 32 Tennis Club Kerang Red 6 4 2 792 690 114.78 28 Koondrook 6 5 1 765 766 99.87 26 Another week of four teams on day then this week, they are Matt, been certain winners. teams for the week, and Eli putting Kerang Green 2 8 2 650 798 81.45 12 the courts, all at home and a fun Andy E, Brayden, Brian and Kaye. Most of the men’s sets were close on his skirt again. The team had Gunbower 2 9 1 691 881 78.43 10 Barham White 2 9 1 548 834 65.71 10 day. In addition to our regulars and Unfortunately, Division 2 White with three wins to Navy and three a great day and a 15-game win part timers who have returned from had to forfeit to Kerang Green. to White. The White Team ladies DIVISION 3 W L D For Agt % Pts made it even better. Darcy Hare is Koondrook 9 2 1 701 565 124.07 38 holidays, we give many thanks to Division 3 White did battle with got off to a great start with a 6/1 Kerang Green 8 3 1 596 468 127.35 34 Mitch and Kirsty, and Emma and Division 3 Navy and went down win but after that the Navy ladies our player of the day for this team, Kerang White 7 3 2 604 470 128.51 32 Eva who made getting four teams by a few, meaning these two sides got warmed up and only allowed winning all his sets. Barham Navy 7 3 2 618 518 119.31 32 on the courts a possibility this swapped places on the ladder the White side to win one other set. Barham White 6 4 2 579 499 116.03 28 This coming week we have three Kerang Red 6 4 2 566 565 100.18 28 week. again. So, we have Division 3 Navy Navy also had the most wins in the teams at home and two away. Murrabit White 4 6 2 603 716 84.22 20 Our Division 2 Navy side hosted sitting in fourth spot and Division mixed. At the end of the day Navy Again, at least one win is guaran- Barham Black 3 7 2 467 623 74.96 16 Gunbower and had a very good 3 White just out in fifth. Naturally, won by 23 but the scores really do Murrabit Blue 2 9 1 410 720 56.94 10 day. Best wishes to Tim from Gun- these two sides had a fabulous not reflect the fun and challenges teed because Division 3 Navy and JUNIORS W L D For Agt % Pts ny on his injury recovery. The men day, as you do when two of your on the court. Black face each other. Cohuna Blue 9 2 1 429 295 145.42 38 Gunbower Red 7 4 1 388 347 111.82 30 had a ripper of a day winning all six own are doing battle. Many com- Division 3 Black hosted Murrabit Then the bus trip the next day… Cohuna Gold 6 4 2 366 283 129.33 28 sets, the ladies only lost two, and ments were made after each set Blue. It was great to have Darcy want to know more? Call Taylah. Gunbower Blue 5 5 2 310 321 96.57 24 four wins in the mixed really sealed about Mitch’s athleticism. Geneti- and Sarah available again, and the Kerang 5 6 1 374 323 115.79 22 the deal, giving the team a very cally gifted from both parents, he other Darcy as well, Charles and Stay safe and we will see you Murrabit 0 11 1 202 500 40.4 2 healthy 49-game win. If winning all leaped, rolled and ran every game, Desi home from holidays, Ben and next week. your sets makes you a player of the getting back balls that should have Kaylah being flexible and changing The Barham Curious Writer. cluBarham Barham–Koondrook Indoor Bowls By Rockin’ Kitty playoff followed on mat The Mathesons have two between Heather, returned at last in good Christine, Dolly and Mag- Cricket Club health and played tonight. gie, and Kath, Barb and We had another great turn Darby. A Grade Bowling: W. Lolicato 7/5/10/2; B. Watts 5/0/10/1; NONDIES up to play on two mats. The kitty was removed BARHAM/KOONDROOK V NONDIES M. O’Neill 9/5/9/4; T. Guerra 6/0/10/0; D. Loli- J. Mathers Bowled D. Bibby...... 6 Christine won a meat tray. somewhere along the line. We started with eight A Grade continued their winning run making cato 8/3/12/2; J. Hall 3/0/6/1 D. Coates Bowled D. Bibby...... 7 Ronnie had a bowl in ends. Heather, Christine, it three in a row beating Nondies by 104 runs. S. Spring c D.Bibby M. Laursen...... 5 there at one stage. Bit BARHAM/KOONDROOK Maggie and Dolly on Mat Nondies had a hit first and were in all sorts N. Bradley c J. Mayne N. O’Toole...... 9 hard to write and bowl at of trouble from the outset with wickets tumbling T. Millard c L. Pascoe W. Thrum...... 6 One against Margaret, Val J. Palmer c D. Bibby N. O’Toole...... 7 the same time. regularly due to some outstanding bowling and W. Lolicato c K. Ellery W. Thrum...... 23 R and Jim O. P. Doyle LBW D. Bibby...... 40 fielding by the BK boys. Nondies were skittled J. Wishart c X. Mitchell M. Treacy...... 48 Second mat saw Maurie, Team three got the win- for 57 with the returning Marc O’Neill taking four B. Watts c X. Mitchell K. Ellery...... 6 J. Wilson run out...... 7 Kath, Martha, Rod, Barb nings – Rod, Martha and wickets while the Lolicato twins, Danny and D. Lolicato c X. Mitchell K. Ellery...... 1 C. Wright Bowled D. Bibby...... 10 and Darby fight it out with Maurie. Warren, took two scalps each. Special mention D. Cooper not out...... 32 A. Jackson c M. Laursen J. Vallence...... 0 Rod, Maurie and Martha Lucky ticket was Mar- L. Laursen not out...... 23 to Tim Millard who, as wicketkeeper, took six M. Ellery Bowled D. Bibby...... 3 winning their game. A tha. dismissals in a fantastic performance. Extras 22 K. Treacy not out...... 6 Total 5/161 That’s two weeks in a row the lads have kept Extras 17 Bowling: L. Holmes 5/0/19/0; L. Pascoe 5/0/25/0; the opposition to a score of under 80 which Total 10/117 won’t lose many games. R. Bradley 6/1/25/0; W. Thrum 9/2/18/2; K. El- Bowling: D. Bibby 7/3/21/5; M. Laursen 6/1/22/0; With the game never in doubt BK went about lery 9/3/16/2; E. Caburnay 3/0/21/0; M. Treacy their business with a minimum of fuss amass- 7/0/29/1; A. Thompson 1/0/3/0 M. Laursen 4/2/4/1; N. O’Toole 6/1/20/2; J. ing 5/161 with contributions from Jaryd Wishart, Mayne 7/1/20/0; J. Vallence 6/0/25/1 top scoring with 48, Dave Cooper 32no, Warren B GRADE Cricket Lolicato 23 and Lachie Laursen with 23no, who BARHAM/KOONDROOK V NONDIES BARHAM/KOONDROOK is proving to be a fantastic young cricketer on B Grade also came up against Nondies and in a C. Storm c S. Spring J. Wilson...... 7 the rise. low scoring affair the BK boys fell short in their K. Laursen Bowled D. Coates...... 29 Seats are filling fast on the A Train so get your This Week... chase by six runs. D. McGowan c K. Treacy S. Spring...... 44 ticket while you can. Nondies struggled throughout their innings with D. Bibby LBW J. Palmer...... 9 NONDIES only one contributor but they managed to get This week’s games: A. Moorhouse LBW W. Lolicato...... 0 to 117 giving themselves a faint sniff. Captain N. O’Toole run out...... 1 Thursday night T20 S. Farrant Bowled J. Palmer...... 2 W. O’Shea c J. Wishart M. O’Neill...... 5 Dudley Bibby was outstanding with five wick- B/K vs Nondies at Koondrook S. Ralston Bowled J. Palmer...... 1 M. Treacy c T. Millard B. Watts...... 2 ets all bowled or LBW showing his fantastic line Friday Night A. Thompson c L. Laursen M. O’Neill.....3 and length while Nathan O’Toole grabbed two J. Mayne run out...... 3 Woolworths Blast at Barham R. Bradley c T. Millard M. O’Neill...... 0 for himself. J. Vallence Bowled J. Palmer...... 5 L. Pascoe st T. Millard D. Lolicato...... 28 A chase in the low hundreds can always be a U16s M. Laursen not out...... 1 Koondrook vs Barham Cubs at Koondrook X. Mitchell c T. Millard M. O’Neill...... 2 bit tricky but at 2/97 and needing only 21 to win M. Laursen run out...... 0 W. Thrum c T. Millard W. Lolicato...... 1 with eight wickets in hand you could safely say, Murrabit vs Murray at Barham Extras 9 K. Ellery c W. Lolicato J. Hall...... 4 ‘we’ve got this’. But not to be, as the BK team Saturday L. Holmes st T. Millard D. Lolicato...... 4 proceeded to lose 8/14 falling short by six runs Total 10/111 U13s - B/K Bye E. Caburnay not out ...... 2 in a massive collapse. Dean McGowan with 44 Bowling: J. Mathers 8/4/11/0; J. Wilson 8/1/21/1; U16s Day 2 – B/K vs Coh-Non at Koondrook Extras 6 and Kynan Laursen with a well-made 29 were P. Doyle 8/1/34/0; S. Spring 8/2/17/1; D. Coates B Grade – B/K Bye Total 10/57 the only contributors with the bat. 4/2/3/1; J. Palmer 4/0/19/4 A Grade – B/K vs Wandella at Koondrook 20 – Thursday, February 11, 2021 | The Koondrook–Barham Bridge Mawson’s T20 Cricket: Wandella and Nondescripts Victorious By Kendall Jennings Wandella batted first 4/137 after 20 runs from 26 balls, not out. P. Moore game between Nondescripts and Cohuna catches. P. Taylor two catches, and one Mawson’s T20 Blast Cricket third overs, while Barham/Koondrook all out four overs, 14 runs, and one wicket. L. United. Nondescripts 95, Cohuna United stumping. O. Cooke one catch. T. John- round was held on Thursday, February 4. for 120, Wandella won by 18 runs. Keighran four overs, 22 runs, and two 64, Nondescripts winning by 31 runs. son one runout. Wandella hosted Barham/Koondrook at Barham/Koondrook top batter, J. Wis- wickets. D. Higgs four overs, 28 runs, Nondescripts’ top batter was X. Mitch- Leitchville/Gunbower had the bye. Riverside Park in Kerang. Entering round hart, 38 from 28 balls, was runout by J. and one wicket. R. Barnes four overs, 18 ell 24 runs from 21 balls, while E. Ca- The ladder after round three, Wandella three, the two top teams on equal points McKnight and B. McKnight. Bowling, runs, and two wickets. J. McKnight four burnay ran out for a golden duck. In the (12), Nondescripts (4), Barham/Koon- on the ladder faced off. Playing condi- D. Bibby, two overs, 17 runs, and one balls, three runs, and one wicket. In the bowling, A. Hore two overs, eight runs, drook (4), Leitchville/Gunbower (4) and tions were challenging with storm clouds wicket. T. Guerra, four overs, 17 runs, fielding, P. Moore had two catches. B. and one wicket. L. Johnson two overs, looming and northerly twenty-kilometre and two wickets. L. Laursen, one over, McKnight one catch, and one run out. L. 12 runs, and two wickets. L. Higgs 3.3 Cohuna United (0). winds. The white playing ball was chal- seven runs, and one wicket. Fielding, D. Murray one run out. L. Keighran one run overs, 22 runs and one wicket. T. Johnson Round four, Koondrook Recreation Re- lenging to focus on in the sky, making Lolicato, W. Lolicato, BJ Watts, CB Aku- out. R. Barnes one catch. J. McKnight four overs, 15 runs, and three wickets. serve will host Barham/Koondrook and way for on-field action with close runouts rugoda caught one each. two runouts. M. Robinson one over, six runs, and one Nondescripts, Leitchville/Gunbower host and dropped catches. Wandella top batter L. Murray 40 Cohuna Recreation Reserve hosted the wicket. In the fielding, D. Clements two Wandella. Cohuna United has the bye.

Barham/Koondrook’s Chameera Akuragoda swinging the willow. Wandella celebrate a Barham/Koondrook wicket.

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