CIRCULATION 1810 P 02 6777 1111 F 02 6777 1112 [email protected] walchatelecottage.com.au 11 August 2021 Surrounded by lockdowns What does this mean for Walcha residents? With Armidale Local Government Area (LGA) and Tamworth LGA Allen said. You should ring beforehand and you will be vaccinated both in snap lockdowns for seven days due to COVID transmission, at the back of the surgery where you can be monitored for 15 many Walcha residents are this week finding themselves with stay at minutes afterwards. home orders if they have visited these areas recently. • An early second dose of Astra Zeneca vaccine will be offered to What is a stay at home order? those who have had the first dose more than six weeks ago. This • You must stay home. Only leave your home if you have a will be available every day. reasonable excuse. • The surgery will continue to offer the first dose of Astra Zeneca • If you must leave home, stay within our local area. Do not travel vaccine for those aged 60 years and over and for those under outside our local area if you can avoid it. 40 years. • Limit your physical contact with people you do not live with. • Pfizer Vaccination - the second dose is not offered early with a three week wait between vaccinations. The first dose is available • You must carry a face mask with you at all times when you leave for those aged 40 to under 60 years. your home. • Covid swabs are available to anyone in Walcha. These will Reasonable excuses to leave home continue to be done in the car park. “Anyone with even mild • obtain food or other goods and services in your local government symptoms should be tested,” Dr Allen said. Please ring to book area, within 10km of your home if reasonably practicable for a time of arrival. Symptoms include: signs of cold or flu such • for the personal needs of the household or for other household as fever, sore throat, cough or shortness of breath. Even those purposes (including pets) with mild symptoms such as fatigue, new muscle aches or pains, a change in taste or smell or a new runny nose should arrange • for vulnerable people testing as quickly as possible. • only one person per household may leave the home to obtain • Isolate until 12am Sunday 15th August for those that have been food or other goods and services each day (you may take a in the Armidale LGA, since 29th July; or 12am Tuesday 17 dependent person with you if that person cannot be left at home August if you have been in Tamworth since Thursday 5 August. on their own) (This does not include family members. It would only be if the • leave home to go to work if you cannot reasonably work from index case was designated a ‘close contact’) home and the business is allowed to be open • Please cancel if you have a routine appointment. Urgent and • leave home for education if it is not possible to do it at home semi urgent appointments will remain available for those that • exercise and take outdoor recreation have been in Armidale or Tamworth. You will be seen outside • go out for medical or caring reasons, including obtaining a the surgery building if medically feasible. A phone consultation COVID-19 vaccination is also available. “Please be patient when ringing the surgery in the next few weeks if your call takes sometime to be answered, Update from Dr Allen as I expect things to be a little busier for a while,” Dr Allen said. • Vaccinations are continuing at the surgery, even for people who are isolating. “People who are isolating and are booked for a planned second vaccination should keep that appointment,” Dr

26 PTIC EURO-CROSS HEIFERS A/C ‘Stony Creek Beef’ This Friday 30 ANGUS STEER WEANERS 13th A/C ‘Petali Pastoral Co’ August 30 ANGUS COWS rising 5 years 11 ANGUS HEIFERS A/C ‘MJ & KA Kean’

Nutrien Ag Solutions Miles Archdale 0428 660 326 Simon Newton 0467 660 320 Mat Larkings 0427 002 427 By Simon Newton Spring must be just around the corner with the wattles beginning to flower and the daylight getting longer by the day. I’m glad weare past last week’s horrendous weather conditions, especially for those OK EARTHMOVING of you that had, or were shearing. They are very testing times for the shorn sheep. The weather continues to look good for the next six PH 6777 7430 FAX 6777 7448 months with light store cattle getting harder to find. • Earthworks • Road Construction • Erosion Work • The spread of the COVID Delta strain has put Armidale, Guyra and • Stick Raking • Dam building • Tamworth into a 7 day snap lockdown. Unlike Armidale, Tamworth is PETER O’KEEFE: 0429 944 821 JASON HOY: 0437 277 197 yet to record a positive case, but a person who travelled to numerous sites from outside the district has returned a positive test. Stay at home orders have been issued for anyone who has travelled to the Armidale region since 31st of July and asked to get tested if feeling unwell. We as a community need to do the utmost we can to keep COVID out of our district, but it doesn’t mean we shut our doors. Life does go on and people need to work to make a living, not just our essential services. We all need to be mindful about entering other communities, ensure you’re using the QR codes wherever you go and try our best to minimise contact with people who are travelling through, or outside the region for work. I don’t know everyone in our community but there seems to be a lot of faces walking the streets that I have never seen before! Our livestock markets amid the snap lockdowns remain firm while ever the processors continue to operate. The issues we faced in 2020 were when COVID spread through multiple southern processing plants and they were forced to shut their doors for extended periods of time, thus affecting the markets. Touch wood, all the plants are still currently operating; obviously their strict workplace procedures are working. I attended an Inverell store sale last week and you could say I was blown away with what people were paying for light, secondary quality cattle. It was like there was no other cattle in Australia! Yes, I understand producers need mouths in the paddock to give themselves an opportunity to make some money, but these cattle will take a very SILAGE long time to make a return on investment and they were the breed of cattle that have the highest market price fluctuations. Quality Angus AT WALCHA heifers are still very hard to come by with 275kg EU Angus heifers making 820c/kg, a whopping $2260, while their heavier sisters, 319kg topped at $2510 on Auction plus last Friday. Prices for feeder and kill cattle continue to rise with all feeder cattle now $5/kg and better, while the grass fed kill market is now paying up to 830c/kg dressed weight. Over Bull sales continue their strong selling season with Yalgoo bull sale achieving 100% clearance to a top of $24,000 and average $13,528. Huge congratulations to the Nivison family at Yalgoo genetics on a very successful sale. The Ben Nevis Angus open day has been 1000 Bales cancelled due to COVID safety precautions; no doubt Erica and Stu Halliday would be more than happy to show you their line up of bulls for their upcoming sale in September with a personal booking. Next week Hazeldean Angus will still hold their sale in Tamworth on the 200 Rye ...... $80/bale Wednesday, Highrent and Full Circle Angus will be held on Friday with both sales interfaced with AuctionsPlus. 600 Fescue...... $80/bale Tamworth yarded just under 1000 cattle on Monday with dearer trends 200 Clover/Fescue/Lucerne $70/bale quoted throughout most categories, except for a slightly cheaper cow (Dead Scotch Thistle) market and one major processor absent. Some of the sale highlights included Heavy Angus feeder steers 530kg sold to 556c/kg, returning a whopping $2948, 363kg Charolais x heifers sold to feed for 558c/ Freight can be arranged kg, $2025 per head while cows topped at 346c/kg for 637kg. Tamworth yarded just on 3300 sheep and lambs in what was quoted a dearer market for lambs topping at $280, trade weights lambs Peter 0427 013 133 average $211, or 860c/kg carcass price while mutton topped at $250. 6777 6534 (evenings)

Page 2 ...11 August 2021 Showgirls from across the Look online region to converge on Walcha for Advocate Walcha Show The Showgirlwww.nutrienharcourts.com.au Competition aims to find a if it’s not in Society is thrilled to young woman to act as an ambassador for have been selected rural NSW. It is not a beauty contest! to host the Zone Most importantly, Showgirls must have your mailbox 4 Showgirl Final a genuine interest in and knowledge of With lockdowns occurring this week on 25th February, rural affairs. The competition encourages 2023. in the Tamworth and Armidale Local participation and awareness of rural Government areas we will continue Showgirls, their women’s contribution and involvement to provide you with news via The families and in our local community and in the overall Advocate each week. members of local development of rural youth. However, with uncertainty from day Show Societies Contestants meet other young women from North and to day with restrictions, it may not be from rural NSW and gain great insight and possible that we will be able to access Western NSW personal development through this very our Telecottage office to bring you including Walgett, unique experience. The Advocate in printed format. We Tenterfield, Showgirls are judged on personality, can however access emails and files Moree, Dorrigo, confidence, ambition, presentation and remotely from home to produce an Tamworth, Inverell rural knowledge. online version. & Gunnedah will meet in Walcha Apart from their potential ambassadorial If Walcha is placed in lockdown, we for the weekend qualities, contestants are also judged on will still aim to produce The Advocate as part of the next their knowledge and involvement in local and publish it online at www. step in The Land community and rural affairs. walchatelecottage.com.au, or search Sydney Royal Showgirl competition. If you are female aged between 18 - 25 ‘Apsley Advocate’ Walcha in your search bar. The Zone Final is a prestigious occasion and is a fabulous years and want to know more, or if you are opportunity for business and tourism in Walcha. If any a local business or organisation who would So if you don’t receive an Advocate organisation is interested in getting involved please contact like to be involved in the Showgirl program in your mailbox next Wednesday, Pip Monie 0403 908664 or [email protected] please contact Pip Monie 0403 908664 or remember to look online. [email protected] The best way to contact us is via email [email protected]

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QuaintWalcha Family Home • QuaintCountry Family style homeHome consists of Thisthree country bedrooms, style home one consists with of built-ins.three bedrooms, one with built ins. Sunny northerly enclosed front verandah. • TidySunny bathroom northerly with shower/bath enclosed and front vanity. Separate toilet. Kitchen/diningverandah. with loads of cupboard space. The home is set on a good sized block with lock up garage and two • carports.Tidy bathroom with shower/bath A hop,and skip vanity. and a Separate jump to the toilet. Walcha Show. • Kitchen/dining with loads of cupboard space. • The home is set on a good sized block with lock up garage and two carports. • A hop, skip and a jump to the $280,000Walcha Show. $280,000 View www.nutrienharcourts.com.au/LBT3749 Peta Carter M 0407350781 P 0267772044 [email protected] 3 1 1 1 1 2 1 Nutrien Ag Solutions (NSW) This document has been prepared to assist solely in the marketing of this property. While all care has been taken to ensure the information herein is correct, we do not take responsibility for any inaccuracies. Accordingly all interested parties should make their own enquiries to verify the information. 3n Derby Street Walcha. 6777 2044 ■ Bruce Rutherford 0428 660 328 ■ Peta Carter 0407 350 781

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By Mayor Eric Noakes

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A pooled analysis of the efficacy of monepantel, an amino-acetonitrile derivative against gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep. Parasitol Res 106:529-532. Zolvix Plus contains 25 g/L monepantel and 2 g/L abamectin. Always read and follow the label directions. Good agricultural practice is essential for optimal worm control. For full product details, contact Elanco Customer Service on 1800 226 324 between 8 am and 5 pm EST Monday to Friday. COVID Elanco, Zolvix™ and the diagonal bar logo are trademarks of Elanco or its affiliates. ©2021 Elanco or its affiliates. PM-AU-21-0519. EAH21411 6 Aberbaldie Rd Walcha. Phone 6777 2588. www.wvs.com.au As it’s well into the week of lockdown in Armidale and Tamworth now *Terms and conditions apply I won’t cover the conditions that surround this lockdown and their impact on Walcha. These are easily found elsewhere and in more detail. Suffice to say that these are worrying times after the “break” we had as the first wave receded. It makes it clear that none of us Consider the Small are immune and this ever changing virus is only a train or car trip away from our community. Council, plus businesses and families School Experience in town are being severely effected by this and while some of the protocols around its containment can be arduous they are there for Woolbrook Public School good reasons. I hope everyone stays safe and if you have concerns for neighbours etc and you, or they are not too sure where to turn BUILDING SAFE RESPECTFUL LEARNERS remember council is only a phone call away. While we may not be able to solve the problem we will do everything possible to help. It’s easy to criticise governments at this time but I believe that all leaders have shown tremendous courage and vision in this fight. I notice most criticism is looking back and not offering any constructive ideas going forward. OUR DOORS ARE OPEN COUNCILLOR ELECTIONS Another victim, again, of the pandemic has been the Councillor COME AND VISIT elections. These were gazetted for early September, but now will Every student is known, not occur until December. While certainly not the worst problem that valued and cared for. COVID has brought, it still is disruptive to long term strategies for local governments. Smaller class sizes with a one-on-one focus This is also a timely reminder that anyone wishing to nominate for these elections should keep an eye out for the new dates for each part • Students of all ages learning from each other of the process. It also gives those who were considering running an • Little Learners - Transition Program for 4 year olds running from Term 2 until the end of Term 4 opportunity to avail themselves of information in relation to the roles • Leadership skills developed through student led activities and responsibilities of a councillor. • Paddock to Plate Initiative - Edible gardens, chickens and orchard MENS SHED • Breakfast Program Rising like the Phoenix from the “ashes” of the old Scout Hall is the • Daily bus from Walcha new Men’s Shed. A State Government funded project driven strongly by Gerry Moran and his team, this building will be purpose built and Phone: 02 6777 5893 offer a great learning, social and working facility in Walcha. I have it Church St Woolbrook NSW 2354 on good advice that there is a group of wives forming a posse to paint Email: [email protected] the inside if need be, to get their husbands back to the shed and out Website: www.woolbrook-p.schools.nsw.edu. of the house! Rel. Principal: Ms Janelle Smith Continued on Page 8

Page 4 ... 11 August 2021 Indoor Hockey season finalised From Chloe Hoy What would we do without our Facebook We made it, but only by the skin of our teeth queen Cassie McKenna for regularly updating with the finals held last week! Thank you to the page to keep everyone informed. Most improved everyone involved in the 2021 Walcha Junior We must also mention our other committee K-2 Boy...... Kix Brown Indoor Hockey competition and a special members, Aspro, Wilba, Edwina, Linda, K-2 Girl...... Phoebe Grills thanks to our President Lisa Patterson-Kane Jodie, Larissa and Leanda for all of your input 3-5 Boy...... Byron Cross who worked tirelessly from beginning to end and advice as we navigated our way through 3-5 Girl...... Grace Curtis to ensure the comp ran smoothly. the trickiest season yet. 6-12 Boy...... Liam McDonnell Yolanda Mooney we would have been Parents, helpers and referees were 6-12 Girl...... Kayleigh Hobbs lost without you. As Lisa mentioned at invaluable. Thank you for your dedication, presentations, Yolanda was there week in, turning up when asked and jumping in when week out opening and closing the hall as well needed. Encouragement Award as cleaning, organising and so much more. Finally, a big congratulations to our little K-2...... Nina Blomfield Joy Hayes, we hope that this year, despite people from K-2, who turned up every week 3-5...... Tylar Foster-Wall being quite different to your 40+ years with with amazing energy and a willingness to 6-12...... Brock James the committee, was one to enjoy. learn. Most Consistent K-2 Boy...... A l e x H o b b s K-2 Girl...... Indie Powell 3-5 Boy...... Alex Gunn 3-5 Girl...... Annie Patterson-Kane 6-12 Boy...... Stuart Lawrence 6-12 Girl...... Jasmine Lynch

Highest Goal Scorer K-2...... J e s s P a t t e r s o n - K a n e 3-5...... Cameron Mooney 6-12 Hunter Scrivener & Hunter Thornbury

Coaches Awards Olivia McKenna, Charlotte Mooney, Isabella Mooney, Lara McDonell & Jasmine Lynch YEAR 3-6 WINNERS (BLUE DOLPHINS) YEAR 7-12 WINNERS (RED BACKS) Sarah Swanton, Annie Patterson-Kane, Finlai Bird, Hunter Scrivener, Anika McKenna, Byron Cross, Henry Blomfield, Charlie Millie Miller, Kayleigh Hobbs and Charlie Powell McKern and Jack Lisle New England IT Will not be available for the next 2 weeks due to

 To Walcha Council for the great job with the leaves in Croudace the Government COVID situation. Street. Tim is available for remote assistance and  IGA staff for their great service, helping us out through difficult telephone support. times.  To Walcha Caravan Park for doing the responsible thing during difficult times, by closing to protect our community. TIM SUTTON 0414 874 523  To Mrs Burton at St Pats for her outstanding care in dealing with a situation.  To our staff at both schools for their dedication during this COVID situation.  To Walcha General Practice staff for their efficient vaccine roll out.  To the people who can’t put their masks over their noses. It’s not that hard. • Rural and Commercial Finance  To the livestock carriers who continue to empty their effluent • Leasing tanks south of Walcha in the rest area where many visitors stop for morning tea. • Home Loans  To the bottles and used face masks discarded in Meridian Street • Insurance Premium Funding and Commercial Lane, degrading this beautiful town. Contributions will be received in person, by phone or email and must include your name and contact details. KEL PENFOLD 6766 5309 • 0427 667 118 Page 5 ... 11 August 2021 Young digital artist

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Page 6 ... 11 August 2021 ANGUS YEARLING BULL & GENETICS SALE highrent full circle

Friday 20th August 2021 AUCTIONS PLUS ONLY Start time 1pm 30 Yearling Angus Bulls Embryos PRE SALE INSPECTIONS Monday 16th August – 9.30am - 3pm Friday 20th August – 9.30am - Midday at “Highrent”12524 Oxley Highway, Walcha NSW 2354

Highrent Angus Full Circle Based largely on Kilburnie bloodlines, Full Circle has its origins in with added emphasis on structure. Kilburnie and Eaglehawk Studs Our aim is to produce high performing, and aims to produce fertile, commercially focused animals. functional cattle.

CONTACTS Jo Bacon 0429 773 938 [email protected] Udo Mahne 0467 882 801 [email protected] Andy Burwell 0457 025 399 [email protected] Mat Larkings – Nutrien Walcha 0427 002 427 [email protected] Walcha artist on show at Port Are you concerned about Industrial Wind Farms in and around Walcha? Macquarie’s Glasshouse How do you feel about Walcha hosting An exhibition at Port Macquarie’s Glasshouse currently on display large scale commercial renewable energy is featuring Walcha artist Glenn Dick. The exhibition titled Dreams, Nightmares & Reality depicts the establishment of Port Macquarie (Glenn’s infrastructure for the next 30 years? home-town), as a British Penal Colony 1821-41. John Oxley named the WinterbourneWind is currently planning for up to 126 wind inlet after Governor Lachlan Macquarie on the 8th October 1818. turbines, each to a blade tip height of 250metres. There will The 20 paintings were originally exhibited at Port Macquarie in 2005 also be 3 substations, 1 switchyard and 58km of overhead and at the NSW Parliament, Sydney 2007. This is the final officially transmission line to connect to the grid (near Uralla). endorsed project in Port Macquarie’s calendar of events celebrating However this just one of the many projects 200 years, the Bicentenary. proposed for the Walcha local government area. Walcha and district have strong historic links with the colonial port, transporting wool down to the coast via the original convict built road, then shipped to Sydney before the rail link came to the New England You must voice in the 1880’s. Glenn’s family were free settlers in the port from 1841. His great your objection NOW. grandparents were settlers in the New England, including Walcha The views of the community are essential to the planning and approval for the period 1870’s-1880’s, where eight children were born in the of the projects. The WinterbourneWind project is currently compiling district, also Armidale and Glen Innes. the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and it is a requirement that The exhibition finishes on the 5th September 2021. your input is included in this document. You can do this by directing your objections to Walcha Local Council; WinterbourneWind, the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment DISCLAIMER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are submitted on the condition that The Walcha Telecottage as the publisher of The Apsley Advocate may edit and has the right to, and license third or the Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner. parties to reproduce in electronic form and communicate these letters. The Apsley Advocate is printed by The Walcha Telecottage, PO Box 116 Walcha NSW 2354. Phone 6777 1111 Fax 6777 1112. The For a full list of links of organisation to direct Walcha Technology Co Operative Limited, the Editor and Staff of this Newspaper have published any your objections to, go to link below ... In there article here-in in good faith and bear no responsibility in respect to the accuracy of the information you will also find links to a proforma submission contained in such article. Any person or persons publishing material in this Newspaper do so in the 4NERESPONSIBLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT FOR knowledge that they shall personally accept any responsibility for the accuracy and other correctness of NEW ENGLAND sheet that can be completed online or cut and such articles and also accept full responsibility for the legal consequences if it be found that the article paste into an email or print, sign and send. contains any inaccuracies in the contents of any such articles. DEADLINE MONDAY 4.30PM. Editor: Anthea Macpherson. Advertising and Sport: Rosalie Gibson, Megan Scrivener and Sue Jackson. red4ne.com.au/walcha

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• 2112m2 block • Four bedrooms with built-ins • Charming character home with • Open plan kitchen and dining PRICED plenty of features • New carpet TO SELL • Three large bedrooms • Wood fire • Lounge room with wood fire • Bathroom with tub and shower • Eat-in kitchen with electric cooking • Spacious garage with special entertainment area • Bathroom includes tub & spacious shower • Two sheds – five car spaces plus • Lock up garage & 2 car ports $280,000 workshop areas • Lovely sunroom on the northern side of the building $410,000 Page 7 ... 11 August 2021 Taddy takes on Tamworth Ten By A.J Cross Veteran Walcha athlete 45ft flat top ● 45ft single deck cattle float ●26mtr B Double Taddy Macfarlane 19mtr mini B Double ● Low Loader available for hire performed well at the recent Tamworth 10 Fun Run winning his age group, 70 years and over after he stopped the clock at 53.03 minutes. He finished the race in 43rd position out of a field of 222 after completing the course at an average of 5.18 minutes per kilometre, slightly faster than his effort two years ago at the last Tamworth 10 in 2019. A bit over 10 years ago Taddy was convinced by Lance Partridge and Call us for Bernie Brady to compete your large in the annual footrace at Transport the Walcha Jockey Club meeting which kicked off a serious interest in the sport. Since then Taddy has competed in the City to Surf, Gold Coast half marathon and Entrance half marathon which he reckons is Bonnie Smith 0429 772 077 his favourite event. Brian Smith 0427 780 216 That’s just to name a few different venues Taddy has competed at, and he also participates in the local ‘ParkRun’ each Saturday when he can, either as a runner or checkpoint volunteer. COVID has been an interruption to various events recently but at this stage the 77 year old has no intention of hanging the joggers up anytime soon. WIN Good on ya Taddy - you are an inspiration to all budding athletes. The Ultimate Continued from Page 4 Yard Care Pack VANDALISM For anyone, whether a council, business or family the act of wanton Valued at over $20,000 vandalism of your property has got to be one of the most futile and violating acts someone can perpetrate. The constant destruction of toilets and other facilities that are community owned and funded will not only lead to tighter restrictions on access but obvious costs to repair. Council may need to look at security cameras etc to help stem this damage. While there has always been elements of this behaviour, it really seems to have ramped up recently. The facilities at Captain Cook Park are currently closed due to someone smashing them with a rock. What lies behind people doing this is probably beyond most of our comprehension and points to a wider problem in society, the roots of which many of us haven’t lived or understand. Still it is a pity to see it come to Walcha. Our staff will work hard to repair these facilities and have them open as soon as possible. SPEND $40 IN ANY PURSEHOUSE RURAL BRANCH AND THOUGHT REGISTER ONLINE AT As I said earlier, stay safe, check in, check out (the importance of this has been proven this week), sanitise, wear a mask and look after the PURSEHOUSERURAL.COM.AU/COMPETITION more isolated, but above all give a thank you to the people who turn up amid this mayhem everyday to keep our town running. They are FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN exposed, vulnerable and would probably prefer to be somewhere else. See terms and conditions at pursehouserural.com.au NSW Lotteries Number: On behalf of Walcha Council we thank all of you. APP - 0008440952

Page 8 ... 11 August 2021 Bowls Ladies Bowls Positions Vacant Results: Kyle Goodwin is the 2021 A Grade Champion Congratulations to Margaret Morris and Veronica defeating A. McGuffog 31-6 in the final. Jamieson who narrowly beat Pam Makeham and Walcha Council Social bowls this Saturday for anyone interested in a Margaret Tickle in the Three Bowl Pairs Championship game names in by 12:30 for a 1:00 start. in not so pleasant weather, 16-15. It was a breathtaking Trainee Dads Army: The greens looked like a fashion parade game to watch which could have gone either way. on Thursday when several players wore their new club Janice, Robyn and Wendy played an enjoyable game of Preschool jackets to keep out the cold wind. consistency with Robyn being the winner. There is social Educator We welcomed back Terry Parker and Alan Goodwin who bowls this week. Next week the AGM will follow social Walcha Council has a position for a Trainee joined the other ten players for two games of triples. bowls. Bring your lunch to enjoy with fellow bowlers. Preschool Educator to join the team. The The results of the two games saw Allan Goodwin, Tony position will be 4 days work in the preschool, Asmus and John McCormack defeat Brian Goodwin, with one day per week available for study Warwick Hogan and Eric O’Keefe 13-8. Terry Parker, At the Nineteenth Noel Goodwin and Mick Bullen snuck home 18-15 against to complete the Cert III in Early Childhood A two person mixed ambrose ‘Keno’ qualifier was played Denis Makeham, John Watts and Peter Hayes. Education and Care. The length of the last Sunday where Craig and Prue Morgan advanced to Terry, Noel and Mick won the chooks and Max Holstein traineeship is up to two years. the next round at the Longyard after they posted a score The successful applicant will be over the age and John Watts won the raffles. 1/2 of 66 nett. First reserves are D.A. Locke and his wife of 18 as per guidelines for educator to child Polly after they finished runners-up on 663/4 just ahead of ratios and hold a working with children check. Lee and Ruth Fletcher 67. Overall winners last Sunday Ladies Golf Council is an EEO employer and offers a were 12 time Walcha Club Champion Tim Stackman and The Stroke round scheduled to be played on the 21st was his left handed son Zac after they registered a nett score smoke free workplace. cancelled due to the inclement weather. of 641/4. To apply, full details are available on Councils Last Wednesday saw a Stableford event playing for The competition for trophies donated by Vic Coulter and website at https://www.walcha.nsw.gov.au/ Pauline Carter’s trophy. Great to see better weather Barry Hoad was open to any two person ambrose team council/positions-vacant. conditions for the day’s game of golf. not just those competing in the Keno qualifier. For further information about the position, Mark Hogan was the winner with 36 points, closely Sweepstakes went to the runners-up and the third place please contact Council’s Director Community followed by Simone Sweeney, 35 points. getters along with Michael Stackman and Vic Coulter and Tourism, Karen Kermode on 6774 2500. 1/2 1/4 Sweepstakes went to Cheryl McDonald 32, Sue Partridge 67 , Doug and Cheryl McDonald 68 . Barry Omundson, 30, Marg Parsons 30, Vicki Heffernan 28, and Lorraine Sharpest shooters at the pins were Bill Duncan (3) and General Manager. Walshe 27, on a countback. Cheryl McDonald (18). WALCHA COUNCIL Pauline also supplied trophies for best front and back Last Saturday John McCormack accumulated 19 PO Box 2, Walcha NSW 2354 nines. The front nine was won by Marg Higgins with 17 stableford points to win the weekly 9 hole competition points and the back nine went to Penny King also with from Col Higgins on 17pts. 17 points. Ladies winner was Pauline Carter while no player was Nearest the pin on 3 was Vicki Heffernan and the second clever enough to land on the dance floor at the third hole. Work Wanted shot on 18 went to Polly Locke. This Sunday is a stroke medal round for a prize supplied Today is the first day of the 2 ball stroke Aggregate by Mitch Crawford. New to Walcha seeking employment. Championships playing for the Drummond Golf trophy Experienced in hospitality, retail, reception, and the second round will be next week Wednesday 11th admin and fleet management. again for a Drummond Golf trophy. Katie Smith donates a Contact Tiarna: 0431 736 714 trophy for the overall winners. Good luck to all players. For Sale GOOD QUALITY FIREWOOD Split and delivered. 0427 331 556.

Layer pullets. All breeds, 22 wks. Delivered LOOK ONLINE Friday 3 Sept. Phone Jim 0428194105. FOR ADVOCATE Raffle Results Like to Advertise? IF IT’S NOT IN Friends of Riverview Street Stall Raffle winners were - Damien Timbs, Sally YOUR MAILBOX Munday, Bob Walsh. Sincerely thank you to everyone who supported our stall. It was very much appreciated. If Walcha is placed in lockdown, For advertising we will still aim to produce rates and sizes The Advocate ANGLICAN – SUNDAY 7:30 please go to and publish it online at Communion and 10.00am Family Service www.walchatelecottage.com.au PRESBYTERIAN – SUNDAY Service or search 9:30am. You’re welcome to come and join walchatelecottage. us. Youth Group for school years 5 – 11. ‘Apsley Advocate’ Walcha Contact Graham Barnes on 6777 2539 for com.au in your search bar. more details. CATHOLIC MASS – 10:00am with conditions. Page 9 ... 11 August 2021 Public Notices (cont)

Walcha Training days First Aid Course Death Notices Public Notices 30th August 2021– Session times: 8:30am— 4:30pm PAYNE: Robyn Bruce Walcha Council Cost: $170 6.5.1942 – 1.8.2021 Expression Spraysmart Chemical Course Robyn passed away peacefully of Interest for 31st August 2021— Session Times: Aged 79 years 8:00am— 4:30pm She was loved by many, lived life to Photographer Full Cost: $380 Refresher Cost: $275 the fullest and made the most of every Walcha Council wishes to invite applications Location: opportunity. She always gave an honest from local photographers to submit an Walcha Veterinary Supplies, opinion and solid grounding advice. Robyn expression of interest to take photos for the 6 Aberbaldie Rd, Walcha NSW 2354 was immaculately dressed and looking her Walcha Preschool in 2021. The successful best at all times. Her life motto would be to photographer must hold a valid working with For more information, please contact us say YES and not miss out on anything. children check. Photographs are required to on 0267792132 or enrol via our be taken during term 3 and delivered to the website www.gala.org.au She will be greatly missed by her husband preschool before the end of October. John, children and grandchildren Kim & RTO: 90145 Justin, Sam & Edwina, Nina, Olivia, James, As children attend preschool on different Dougal & Elke. days, photography sessions will need to be arranged to ensure all children are able to A private burial service will be held on be photographed. This means attending the Wednesday 11th August at 10am and live preschool each day for one week. streamed to family and friends. Please visit www.piddingtons.com.au for An ability to take creative portraits of children WALCHA COUNCIL livestream link on Robyn’s notice or contact aged 3 to 5 years old is a must. Photos that Draft Credit Card Policy Piddingtons office. are required to be taken and printed are: • Individual and sibling photos – 3 images The Council at its Ordinary The family are planning a memorial in per child for approximately 70 children Meeting held on Wednesday Walcha once restrictions are lifted. (print size 5 x 7”) 28 July 2021 approved the Draft Credit Card Piddingtons AFDA – 6772 2288 • Class Group photos – 10 images Policy. This Policy will be on public exhibition (print size 8 x 10”) at the Council Chambers, Hamilton Street SMITH: Kevin Leslie • Group staff photos – 1 image Walcha until 5:00pm on Friday, (print size 8 x 10”) 27 August 2021 and on Council’s website: 4.6.1928 – 1.8.2021 http://www.walcha.nsw.gov.au/news.aspx. At Walcha M.P.S. • Special orders (reprints) from families are During this time written submissions on the Formerly of Woolbrook. a possibility, and would generally require delivery before the end of school Draft Policy will be received by Council. Dearly beloved husband of Ruth. in December. Loving father of Kerrianne & Janine. Barry Omundson Please include in your expression of Loved grandfather of General Manager interest: Linda, Cameron & Adam. Walcha Council And great-grandfather of their families. • a cover letter outlining your previous PO Box 2 experience Privately Cremated Walcha NSW 2354 • working with children check (volunteer Piddingtons AFDA – 6772 2288 check acceptable) • examples of previous work and Save the Date references if possible Better Together In Memoriam • hourly rate for photography sessions - Our Recovery Journey • cost per print and reprints of various sizes In loving memory of Yarrowitch community Please ensure your time costs for editing Join us at Yarrowitch Hall for a Recovery Salem Macquarie Slater and printing photos are included in the cost catch up with emergency services. 20-12-2002 to 12-8-2018 per print. Your chance for Q&A with Emergency “Miss you, miss you” Expressions of interest can be emailed Services. to [email protected] before Friday 27th August 2021 – 2pm-4pm 8th August 2021. For further information, Yarrowitch Community Hall Julie Ferrier please contact Karen Kermode on 0497 *this date may change with the 3/8/2013 772 157. COVID 19 situation Barry Omundson, General Manager. Always remembered RSVP Chloe Hoy 0408 993 455 WALCHA COUNCIL or Brooke 0429 838 365 Kevin, Gary, Colleen & Kevin Junior PO Box 2, Walcha NSW 2354

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Page 11 ... 11 August 2021 membership now due WALCHA Bowling Club Est. 2000

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