Phone 5862 1034 – Fax 5862 2668 – Email - Editorial: [email protected] - Advertising: [email protected] – Registered by Post – Publication No. VA 1548 established 1895 LEADER NumurkahWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2020 $1.30 INSIDE NATHALIA Preschool, Moira FoodShare and Ambulance have joined forces to ensure the health and well being of the community in these trying times. See story page 4.

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See story page 7 Collaborating for the community Bravery Moira issued with EPA award Floodplan committee clean-up notices ENVIRONMENT Pro- als from the Rowe Street site demands answers tection Authority Victoria were transported by contrac- See story page 5 (EPA) has issued Moira Shire tors employed by council. Council with three Clean Up Waste from the Rowe Street Notices following the discov- site, which is a former land ll, from Moira ery and removal of contami- is categorised as prescribed A BREAKDOWN in relations between had been told would be ready in February nated soil from the drainage industrial waste category the Floodplan Mitigation Pro- had not yet been completed, Manager of In- basin in Rowe St, Numurkah. C, and as such can only be ject Steering Commi ee (NFMPSC) and frastructure Andrew Close presented plans e EPA’s investigation into disposed of at sites licensed Moira Shire Council has prompted the in a brie ng to councillors in May with a council’s treatment of waste to accept it, which neither commi ee to request an extraordinary view to them being voted on at that month’s from the site began with a or meeting to address council’s alleged failure meeting of council. pollution report received waste transfer stations are. to operate under the commi ee’s terms of Not only was this done without the knowl- from community members. ese notices require reference, resulting in li le progress being edge of the commi ee, those plans di ered e notice for the Rowe council to remove all indus- Street drainage basin requires trial waste (including asbes- made on mitigation measures since Option markedly to the proposed design of Option A was formally adopted two years ago. council to remove all con- tos-containing materials) A which was the preferred option voted on taminated soils (including that council has transported Under the terms of reference, the Moira by the Numurkah community. Shire coordinator of the project is required asbestos-containing materi- from the Rowe Street drain- e plans presented to council by the co- to convene meetings of the commi ee every als) and industrial waste for age basin to these sites, and ordinator included a permanent concrete three months. disposal at a licensed facility dispose of the waste at a fa- However, out of seven meetings which wall along Tunnock Road, with large gaps by September 7, 2020. cility that is properly licensed should have been held, only three have been that would have required the installation of is notice also requires or permi ed to accept it by October 31, 2020. convened in the 23 months since council approximately 6,000 sandbags from day one council to provide an inde- pendently veri ed environ- EPA North East Regional passed a resolution to endorse the commit- of a  ood event, with 4,500 of those sand- Numurkah bags required for e Boulevard alone. mental site assessment by Manager Renee Palmer said tee and adopt its terms of reference in Sep- March 31, 2021 and manage EPA will continue its work to tember 2018. Other changes included the removal of more than 30 houses from protection in any risks on the site. ensure the duty holders com- speaks Commi ee member Ray ornton told e other two notices ap- ply with Victorian regula- the Leader that, of even greater concern to Brooke Court and Road. ply to the waste transfer sta- tions in any future transpor- the commi ee however, is the fact that, de- Mr ornton said he was appalled that tions at Strathmerton and tation and disposal of waste See story page 2 spite telling members of the commi ee in this proposal had even been considered. Tungamah, to which materi- from the sites. March this year that alignment plans they Continued page 3. www.numurkahleader.net.au 2 — NumurkahLEADER, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 PETER COX & SONS FUNERALDIRECTORS How low do Victoria’s numbers need Professional service tailored to your needs Locally owned & operated 24 hours - 7 days a week to go before we lift restrictions? Funeral calls and information SINCE Victoria’s second wave of COV- went into stage four - and, despite drews and Victorian Chief Health Officer ID-19 began to emerge in early July, waiting relatively minor  uctuations, have been drop- Brett Sutton have both indicated that the Cnr5862 Meiklejohn &3047 Quinn Streets for Premier Dan Andrews’ daily announce- ping daily ever since. state will remain under heavy restriction ment of positive case numbers has become a On Monday, with Victoria recording 116 until the daily number drops to single fig- ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION state-wide obsession to rival the AFL. new cases, down from 208 the previous day, ures. Second wave numbers peaked at 701on it began to look like we were nally ge ing  e Leader took to Melville Street to ask Meals on Wheels Roster August 5 - the day regional Victoria returned on top of the situation. However, despite the locals what number they thought the state Rnd 1 Rnd 2 Rnd 3 to stage three lockdown, and three days a er steady and encouraging progress, Premier An- should reach before restrictions were eased. VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEER Lions Club of 31/8 REQUIRED REQUIRED Numurkah Jen Hendy Laura Steward R. & P. Hall Belmore W. Gapes  at’s too hard a question to an- I think they should be li ed already. 1/9 Accoutants L. Decker M. McNamara R. & G. swer. I think stage four restrictions A lot of data from overseas shows that 2/9 V. Dickinson & Co Chessells for Melbourne and stage three for restrictions don’t necessarily achieve S. Kennedy E. Adams M. Caccianiga regional Victoria are de nitely nec- the desired outcome. I think the lower 3/9 L. Watson essary for a while yet; at least until numbers just re ect a drop in the num- J. Brandreth L. & M J. Stanyer they are right on top of community ber of tests they’re conducting, and the 4/9 Mitchell transmission. We really don’t want detriment caused by the restrictions is Coordinator – MHA Care Phone 5742 1111 another situation like the hotel greater than the bene ts. quarantine, so we need to keep the restrictions. Luke Hicks I think it should be zero, because while you’ve still got active cases then Rob Ellio numbers are just going to climb back I think if Melbourne got down to up, so they need to keep lockdown 20 a day then they could probably going until they’ve go en rid of it all FATHERS go back to stage three and regional together. Victoria could go back to stage two. has got its numbers un- Chris Bramley DAY der control again and I think we’ve Zero.  ey need to follow New Zea- been really lucky here that they land’s approach and lock down the Don’t miss the have their own contact tracing team whole country.  ey did that and were with local knowledge and contacts, down to zero in a couple of months. Numurkah Leader but Melbourne still has a way to go  ey had no new cases for over 100 yet. days, and when they got new cases they next week, Wednesday were able to get on top of it quickly.  at’s what we need to do. September 2, 2020. Peter Heard Lockdown stage 3 About 25 I reckon. If all of those Tom Smith cases were in Melbourne then they It needs to be zero, because as long as need not limit your could probably back their restric- one person has it they can do the wrong tions to stage three and we could go thing and stu it up for everybody. I opportunity to spoil Dad to stage two, but we’d still need to reckon once summer comes it will go be careful. away anyway - I mean, the  u doesn’t for Father’s Day, Sunday spread in summer does it? - so we need to keep locked down until then at least. September 6. Local businesses have banded together POLICE BEAT to list their varied gift suggestions, available in the local area. Cops busy across Moira NUMUR H police are investi- an address in Boorin Street, , Police said they are extremely dis- No need to travel, easy gating criminal damage caused to where cannabis plants and dried can- appointed, and it was obvious the Gas bottle a motor vehicle in Carlisle Street, nabis with an estimated street value party-goers knew they were doing the ways to celebrate and , on August 18, in which a in excess of $1,000,000 was seized. wrong thing by their actions in trying rock was thrown at a moving vehicle Two male suspects were arrested at to hide from the a ending police. catches fi re enjoy his special day. causing approximately $500 in dam- the scene and both were remanded Police provided a 24-hour response A QUIET week for lo- age. and are set to appear at the Sheppar- within the Moira Shire over the past cal ries ended yesterday Police in Nathalia are investigating ton magistrates court on November week, with the aim of stemming a morning when crews from gra ti and property damage to the 19 to face charges relating to the cul- spike in burglaries and the s on com- , Strathmerton Nathalia senior citizens building in tivation and tra cking of a commer- mercial premises that had occurred in and Cobram responded to Harcourt Street on August 20. cial quantity of cannabis. Yarrawonga, concentrating on those gas bo le on re next to a Investigations are also ongoing into A search under warrant was also moving about by any means under shed on Churchill Road, an incident of criminal damage to a conducted at private premises in Tel- the cover of darkness and the mis- Yarroweyah, between Koko- caravan in the area.  e sus- ford Street, Yarrawonga on August conception that police were o duty. da and Singapore Roads, at pect has used a hammer to damage 19. Police seized an amount of can- Police said it was important for 8.50am. the van and make threats to the occu- nabis, and an 18 year-old male and investigators to get an idea of who  e 8.5 litre LPG gas bot- pant of the caravan. a 19 year-old female were charged is out and about at all hours across Numurkah Leader is Anyone with any information re- with possession and use of a drug of Moira, and for people to know that tle was being used to heat bound by the Standards garding the above incidents is asked dependence. Both have been bailed police have the capability to work at hot water for a shower, and of Practice of the to contact Numurkah police on 5862 to appear at the Cobram magistrates any time and pop up in any location. leaked around the  ing to Australian Press 3311, or Nathalia police on 5866 court on February 10, 2021.  e operation resulted in eight the gas bo le, catching re. Council. If you believe 2404. Police in Yarrawonga issued 14 in- people charged with various o ences,  e re went out before Yar- the Standards may have been breached, Meanwhile, police in Cobram and fringements for COVID breaches two of these remanded in custody for roweyah arrived on scene, you may approach the newspaper Yarrawonga have made a number of a er being noti ed of a party at a cultivating and tra cking a commer- even though there was gas itself or contact the Council by email cannabis related arrests, with a signif- residential property in Yarrawonga cial quantity of cannabis, one posi- le in the bo le.  e owner ([email protected]) or by phone icant amount of the drug being seized just a er midnight on Sunday morn- tive drug driving test, three vehicles was advised to get another ([02] 9261 1930). For further information from a grow-house in Cobram. ing. Each of the 14 people were ned impounded for tra c o ences and gas lead and connection. see www.presscouncil.org.au. Cobram CIU and uniform police $1,652 for breaching the directions of 15penalty notices issued. Strathmerton and Cobram conducted a search under warrant at the Chief Health O cer. were stopped enroute. NumurkahLEADER

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By popular demand ... NFMPSC members are concerned that designs have been presented which differ markedly from Option A, the Numurkah community’s preferred option, above. Floodplan committee demands answers from Moira Continued from front page. sues when it was informed by a concerned mem- the plans. levels of government, Cr Mustica said that didn’t “Option A had been six years in the making, ber of the public who received an email intended Mayor Libro Mustica told the Leader he had matter. and was the preferred option of the community, only for the nine committee members - which personally been pushing for forward progress “You plan for the best possible outcome that designed to protect the most properties possible, was mistakenly sent to over 40 email addresses - on the project since he became aware of the lack will give you what you need, and that has been but an unelected member of council staff wanted and decided to make their own enquiries. of progress several months ago. identified as Option A. If you don’t end up get- to destroy it with the stroke of a pen and with no With the full support of other committee Cr Mustica said that, although he understood ting the money, you can alter the plans, but you consultation,” he said. members, Mr Thornton wrote to councillors the committee’s frustrations, they needed to be base your plans on your preferred outcome, and “The committee was repeatedly told the plans at the start of this month to voice ‘a total lack patient. the plans due in September will do that.” weren’t ready, so we had no opportunity to dis- of confidence in Moira Shire executive officers’ “I have been assured that they will have new NFMPSC member Peter Sprunt told the Lead- cuss or debate those changes as a group. commitment and ability to deliver the Numur- design work in September, and once that is on er that the committee just wants to get the pro- “The first any of us heard of it was when they kah Flood Mitigation Project in a timely and ac- the table, the project can gain some momen- ject back on track. were presented to the councillors. ceptable form’. tum,” he said. “We just want to get this thing moving, that’s “Under the operational guidelines outlined in In a brief reply via email, Moira Shire CEO “I understand they feel the process should be what we’ve always wanted and that’s why we’re our terms of reference, we are mandated to pro- Mark Henderson said he would give the matters much further ahead by now, but we need them so frustrated,” he said. vide information about the project to the com- raised careful consideration before providing a to just hold on a little bit longer. “But we need to clear the air first and get an- munity. How are we supposed to do that when more thorough response. He asked that, in the “We need these guys to stay the course because swers to what has happened, and how and why the coordinator neglects to convene meetings meantime, Mr Thornton ensure that he does not they are the ones with the local knowledge. They things that are completely inappropriate were and keeps us in the dark about the project’s pro- make any direct contact with council staff other have done a great job ever since the very start being considered. gress?” than Mr Henderson. of this process, which is why they were chosen, “One person can’t just go rogue when you have Following concerns raised by councillors In addition to requesting an extraordinary and once the designs are finally approved we will had a group appointed, because it was decided about the unsuitability of plans presented in the meeting, which it is entitled to do under its need that knowledge and expertise to see this they were the best people for the job, and are May briefing, it was organised for councillors to terms of reference, the committee has also posed project through. We can’t do it without them.” people that know the landscape and the commu- be taken on a walk through of the Tunnock Road a number of questions to council which include As to speculation that alterations to the Op- nity and could be relied upon to look after the proposal and the golf club option in the original asking who gave authorisation for the variations tion A plans may have been made in an attempt community’s interests. plan. to Option A, and a request to view instructions to save costs, perhaps out of a fear that adequate “We need answers so that we can stop this hap- The Leader first became aware of the above is- given to the company responsible for producing funding would not be forthcoming from other pening again.”

Cases reallocated, but locals urged to get tested MOIRA Shire remains COVID-19 free after bing stations in Numurkah, Nathalia and Co- Ms Phillips said her focus, and the focus of gency, 000.” another close call, after an active case of the vi- bram over the past week, prompting her to urge the health service, remained to keep the resi- Free COVID-19 swab testing is available rus reported by the Department of Health and the community to remain vigilant. dents, patients, staff and community safe – and Monday to Friday in Numurkah, Nathalia and Human Services last week, was reclassified as She said while the number of cases were com- keep COVID-19 out of Moira Shire. Cobram. being outside of the region. ing down in Metropolitan Melbourne, there “To achieve this, we have to keep working Testing is available to people who are show- This is the second time in as many months was a concerning trend in some areas of region- together, this means wearing a mask when you ing symptoms, however mild, of COVID-19 that an active COVID-19 case has been incor- al Victoria where all it took for an outbreak was leave your home, practising social distancing, including; fever, chills or sweats, cough, sore rectly added to the Moira Shire data. one positive case. staying at least 1.5m apart from others and fol- throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, loss of NCN Health can confirm the positive case “The message from the Department of Health lowing good hand hygiene.” the sense of taste, loss of the sense of small, or was tested in Melbourne and is not living or and Human Services is clear; if you have symp- She said of utmost importance was that com- fatigue or tiredness for no identified reason. self-isolating in the shire. toms, no matter how mild, please get tested for munity members stay home when they felt • Testing for COVID-19 is available Monday NCN Health CEO Jacque Phillips said there COVID-19. It is important to get tested, and unwell with any symptoms of COVID-19, and to Friday at the NCN Health Numurkah car were a number of reasons this may occur. get tested early, before the virus has a chance arranged to get tested. park, from 1.30pm - 3.30pm, no appointment “This person may have an address in the to infect others. “You should isolate yourself in your house or is necessary. Moira Shire that is no longer their primary ad- “We are halfway through the stage three lock- accommodation until you get your results from • You can book a COVID-19 swab test at dress, for example; a university student whose down in regional Victoria, and Melbourne is NCN Health. This may take three to five days. NCN Health Nathalia by calling 5866 9444 family lives here, or a resident who has moved half way through their stage four lockdown. We Do not go to work, school or attend public • The Cobram Community Testing Clinic is away and not updated their address”. are now seeing the lowest numbers of daily cas- places or events. If your symptoms get worse, open Monday to Friday, 1.30pm – 3.30pm. To Ms Phillips said NCN Health has seen a de- es of COVID-19 since early July. However, we you should contact your doctor, the hospital make an appointment call 5871 0777 and se- cline in numbers across their COVID-19 swab- still have a long way to go.” where you were tested, or in the case of emer- lect option 6. 4 — Numurkahleader, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Collaborating for community well being THREE very different or- several weeks, and is now ex- ganisations have joined forc- tending this, with Ambulance es to create a unique collab- Victoria offering its support, oration to help the Nathalia with paramedics being made community weather these available for health monitor- stressful times we all now find ing. ourselves living in. The presence of paramedics Nathalia & District Pre- provides the perfect opportu- school, Moira FoodShare nity to have your blood pres- and Ambulance Victoria have sure and blood sugar level initiated a community con- monitored, and to take time nections approach that has for yourself to speak with been built on respect, trust a professional about your and contributions from each health and well being.. organisation for the benefit of All three organisations in- their local community. volved work within a code of Nathalia & District Pre- conduct, confidentiality, and school Director Andrea Sut- within current guidelines for ton said the collaboration safe work practices for COV- was designed with the aim ID-19. of addressing the health and Ms Sutton said the pre- well being of those who find school was pleased to be able themselves struggling with to provide the location for the unprecedented demands Moira FoodShare and Am- the COVID pandemic has bulance Victoria to support presented. the wellbeing and health of “Times are hard, and many individuals and families with people are experiencing their services. changes and challenges in “We invite everyone along their daily lives that have to have a look, have a chat been unplanned, and of- and learn more about what ten developed very quickly, is available from these or- where choices and decisions ganisations who are working have been invariably taken together for the greater out- out of their control,” she said. come of our community,” she The project sees Nathalia said. & District Preschool provid- The service is available ing a place for locals to ac- each Monday and Thurs- cess both everyday grocery day from 2.30pm-4.30pm supplies provided by Moira at Nathalia Preschool, with FoodShare, and health mon- entry through the gate in the itoring conducted by Ambu- vacant block. lance Victoria paramedics. In line with COVID-19 The preschool has been protocols, masks must be working with Moira Food- worn and all visitors are re- Share to provide support quested to use the hand san- to local people in need for itiser provided on arrival. Working together for the good of the community ... (From left): Numurkah Paramedic, Team Manager Craig Beamish, Elvie Barnes and Andrea Sutton from Nathalia Preschool, and Paramedic Community Support Coordinator Norieul Kinross. Community Update

From model citizens, active community groups, organisations Victorian running fantastic programs through to young champions – we want to recognise them all. Government Nominations can be made online via our website. Mask Distribution If your require assistance in completing your application form, Program please contact us. Through the Victorian Government Community Engagement Mask Distribution Program, Council Strategy – feedback needed CASI – encouraging the will be providing masks to eligible vulnerable community members. We are revising our Community Engagement Strategy community to reach out Eligible community members can apply for masks via Council’s website or in and want to hear directly from you on the ways we Council, in partnership with local community agencies, is can improve in engaging and consulting with the person at the Cobram Customer Service Centre. part of the Victorian Government’s COVID-19 Community community on projects and issues. For more information please visit www.moira.vic.gov.au/masks. Activation and Social Isolation Initiative (CASI) roll out. The first step in the development of our Community Engagement Strategy is to ask you what you think. Central to the CASI program is the community support hotline For more information on this feedback process, see our 1800 675 398 where callers will receive emotional support and Next Council Meeting – advert in this week’s paper. help by volunteers trained in psychological first aid. This program helps people maintain important connections August - Cobram Australia Day Awards 2021 with family, friends and community and to build new Our next meeting will commence at 5pm on Wednesday 26 August – time to nominate social connections and networks of support in their local at the Cobram Civic Centre. Nominations for the 2021 Moira Shire Council Australia communities during the pandemic. Due to the Emergency Measures Act 2020 this meeting will be closed Day Awards will open Tuesday 1 September 2020. The purpose of CASI is to support and expand these activities, to the public, however it will be streamed live via our Facebook page These awards celebrate ordinary people and groups ensure they are appropriate and effective, and that they are and can be viewed on our website. making an extraordinary contribution to our local reaching the most vulnerable and isolated people. community and during these trying times, it is more Questions from the public must be emailed to [email protected] important than ever to recognise and be clearly marked as questions for the August meeting. those efforts and achievements. Submitted questions will be read at the designated section of the There are five categories – Citizen; Young Citizen; Community Event; meeting and answered by the appropriate officer or councillor. Community Organisation; and Arts, For more information please give our friendly Customer Service Culture and/or Environment Project. Team a call.

Phone Email Customer Service Call us on 5871 9222 [email protected] Centres 44 Station Street, Cobram NRS Mail 100 Belmore Street, Yarrawonga To report service issues and emergencies 133 677 PO Box 578, Cobram VIC 3643 after hours call (03) 5871 9222. NumurkahLEADER, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 — 5 Bryant awarded for brave fi re rescue ARIMBA dairy farmer Mark Bryant has been honoured with an Australian Bravery Medal for the res- cue of his former neighbour Howie Marshall from his burning home in August 2016. Mark was at a function at Football Netball Club at around 11am on an otherwise unremarkable Tues- day, when he received a phone call telling him there was smoke coming from his neighbour’s house. “I didn’t think too much of it, be- cause there was always smoke coming from Howie’s place, but I thought I be er go check it out anyway,” Mark said. Having travelled home ‘with a li le bit of speed’, Mark said he realised as he approached that he was right to have done so. “As I got closer, I saw that it was a substantial amount of smoke,” he said. Not knowing whether or not How- ie needed help, Mark headed into the house via the back door to assess the Site of brave deeds ... Mark situation. Bryant has been recognised “I couldn’t remember seeing his ve- for his bravery in repeatedly hicle, so I wasn’t certain he was home, entering this but I went in to check,” he said. property as it burned, to rescue “I didn’t think anything of it; it was his neighbour Howie Marshall. just a spur of the moment decision.” A er entering the house, Mark called out for Howie, hearing a noise en by ambulance to GV Health, whilst us, my wife told them I’d accept it,” he el of award. Mark Bryant is one of 29 and sel essness of the recipients as in- in return.  re ghters from Numurkah, Kaa- said. Australians to be recognised in this spirational. With the kitchen well ablaze, and the rimba, Nathalia, Waaia and “If I’d spoken to them I’m not sure I awards list. “ e people receiving awards didn’t roof also on  re, Mark was driven back spent half an hour bringing the  re, would have accepted it. I feel like I just  e Australian Bravery Medal is wake up in the morning and decide outside by the intense heat and thick which started in the wood stove, un- did what anyone would have done, awarded only for acts of bravery in that they would be brave – each was smoke. and with Howie dying, there’s nothing hazardous circumstances; since the der control. faced with an unexpected situation Undeterred, Mark wet his jumper to celebrate. It doesn’t feel quite right.” medal’s introduction in 1975, there and wrapped it around his head, en- Mr Marshall, who was aged 93, was Two Australian Bravery lists are have been 1,450 recipients of the and made a conscious choice, in the tering the building four more times later  own by air ambulance to an in- announced every year, and include Bravery Medal. moment, to turn towards the danger before he was able to locate Mr Mar- tensive burns unit in Melbourne, but  ve levels of award.  e independ- Announcing this round of presenta- and help others,” he said. shall on the kitchen  oor and drag succumbed to his injuries. ent Australian Bravery Decorations tions, which is the  nal one for 2020, “On behalf of all Australians, I him outside to safety. Mark said that he has mixed feelings Council makes recommendations to Governor-General of Australia His would like to congratulate and thank By that time, emergency services about receiving the bravery medal. the Governor-General regarding who Excellency General the Honourable the individuals being recognised to- had arrived and Mr Marshall was tak- “To be honest, when they contacted should be recognised and at what lev- David Hurley, described the deeds day.”`

Community Engagement Strategy – Have Your Say

We are revising our Community Engagement Strategy and want to hear directly from you on the ways we can improve in engaging and consulting with the community on projects and issues. Our strategy will outline our commitment to provide the community with genuine opportunities to inform projects, strategies, services and decisions that affect them. It will also guide the delivery of community engagement processes across Council to better inform decisions in the planningMOTIF of services, setting budgets and developing policies and strategies.GOES HERE Our strategy will be based on the principle that community engagement is the foundation of good decision-making and we want to hear from you. The first step in the development of our Community Engagement Strategy is to ask you what you think. Please go to our website to complete the survey: www.moira.vic.gov.au/engage

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www.moira.vic.gov.au 6 — Numurkahleader, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Fees waived under Moira COVID Free reusable face financial hardshippolicy IN recognition of the financial stress being ex- for the organic bin service or the environmental perienced by many across the shire as a result levy. masks for vulnerable of pandemic restrictions, Moira Shire Council Council rent - For the June quarter, and a fur- has waived a range of fees and charges under its ther waiving of 50% council rent for the Sep- COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy. tember quarter, on council owned or managed locals at NCN Health The waivers apply to all rateable properties in land including community groups, caravan NCN Health Numurkah is now able to supply commodation, supported residential services or Moira Shire and include: parks, clubs and cafes. free reusable face masks to vulnerable local peo- are homeless can also access the free face cover- Footpath trading - From 1st July 2020 fees Sports clubs user fees - For winter sports ple through an initiative of the Department of ings. Other vulnerable groups include; Aborigi- have been waived for the 20/21 financial year, clubs, waived for 2020. Health and Human Services (DHHS). nal and Torres Strait Islander persons, people liv- although applications will still need to be Hire of park fees - Waived until the end of Sep- In an effort to protect vulnerable community ing with a disability, people experiencing family lodged at the appropriate time, along with Cer- tember. members who may be more at risk of developing violence, people with a mental health condition, tificates of Currency for a minimum amount of Hire of hall fees - Will not be charged until the COVID-19 and/or less likely to have access to a and their carers. $10 million. end of September for council-operated build- face mask, DHHS has supplied more than two For more information, or to find out if you are Food registration fees - Waived until Nov ings in Cobram and Yarrawonga. million face masks to agencies that deliver servic- eligible for the free reusable face masks, contact 2020, but applicable businesses must still sub- Business and/or residential ratepayers can es and support to the public. primary health at NCN Health Numurkah on mit an application for food registration. enter into a payment plan or apply for financial You may be considered vulnerable if you have a 5862 0560. Newly built homes - A one year waiver of hardship consideration regarding rates. chronic condition, for example; poor immunity, More information is available at https:// rates for municipal charges only, on newly built Each case will be assessed on individual cir- heart disease, diabetes, obesity, lung disease, al- www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/reusable-face-masks-cov- homes completed in the 2020/21 financial year cumstances with outcomes customised accord- cohol or drug dependency, or frailty. id-19#who-is-determined-to-be-a-vulnera- for houses under $400,000. ing to the needs of each situation, including Victorians who live in public housing, crisis ac- ble-victorian. Organic bin service - No increase on charges deferment, with no additional charges until the end of November. Payment Plans can now be adjusted to weekly/fortnightly payments. Anyone seeking consideration of a payment plan should download and complete the COV- ID-19 financial hardship application form on council’s website www. moira.vic.gov.au, or contact council’s rates team on 5871 9222 to discuss the options. Council will also maintain its funding to Food Share, with an additional $20,000 put aside to assist in meeting expected increase in demand, while the Community Strengthening Grants OFFICIAL MEDICAL ADVICE program will also be maintained.

Nominations Don’t risk it. for council elections opening soon Always follow VICTORIA’S 2020 local government elections are scheduled to go ahead in October, despite the current pandemic, and Victorians are being encouraged to put their hands up as candidates. Nominations to stand as a candidate for Moira Shire open on Thursday, September 17. The elec- the health advice. tion will be held entirely by post. Electoral Commissioner Warwick Gately said he encouraged everyone who would like to repre- sent their community to nominate as a candidate this election. “The eligibility requirements for candidates have recently changed. If you are thinking about standing for election, make sure to confirm your eligibility and complete the mandatory online candidate training before lodging your nomina- tion. This includes candidates who are currently or have previously been a councillor,” Mr Gately said. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Victori- an Electoral Commission’s recorded candidate information session will be able to be streamed online from Thursday, September 3, and will be complemented by state-wide interactive candi- date seminars based on the information session video. It’s up to all of us to keep each other safe. To watch the information session and find out how to join an online interactive seminar, candi- You must continue to practise good hygiene, dates can visit the VEC website at vec.vic.gov.au. The candidate handbook is also available on the VEC website. physical distancing, and if you’re even slightly unwell, Candidates must make an appointment dur- ing business hours with the election manager to get tested and stay at home. Don’t risk it. lodge their nomination forms and pay their $250 nomination fee. They must have completed the online candidate training, as this is required by law and will be shown on each candidate’s nom- ination form. The sooner we all do it, Candidates may make a nomination appoint- ment with the election manager by calling 1300 the sooner we’ll get through it. 118 639 from Wednesday, September 16. Can- didates can also pre-fill a nomination form using the online Candidate Helper at candidatehelper. vec.vic.gov.au, available from Thursday, Septem- ber 3. Have the App Nominations must be lodged by 12 noon on Tuesday, September 22. Late nominations can- Visit australia.gov.au not be accepted. It is an offence for a person to nominate as a candidate if they are not qualified to become a councillor. More information on nominating as a candidate is available at vec.vic.gov.au, and candidate infor- Authorised by the Australian Government, Canberra mation kits can be requested from the election manager. Numurkahleader, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 — 7 Cheers to you via Zoom ANYBODY with a major occasion to celebrate since March this year has had to come to terms with the fact that it was not going to proceed as they otherwise may have liked. And so it was for ’s Heather and Shaun Kelly as their 50th wedding anniversary ap- proached last Saturday. However, the couple refused to let the pandem- ic restrictions spoil their fun completely, and took advantage of the available technology to move their plans online. Heather said that, as they hadn’t been planning a huge celebration anyway, the fact that they could still catch up with friends, albeit virtually, was good enough for them. “We had just planned to have some members of our bridal party over for a dinner party. Shaun was going to cook, and we were going to have lots of good wine,” she said. “We still had lots of good wine with our friends, we just had to do the toasts via camera and enjoy it all over Zoom.” Heather and Shaun didn’t let the fact that they were all looking at computer screens put a damp- ener on the decor though, decking their living room out to befit a 50th anniversary celebration. “I find with Zoom that you can easily get dis- tracted by the background and find yourself look- ing at what’s on the TV or trying to read the titles on the book-shelf, so I made sure I decorated for an anniversary party,” Heather said. “We had wedding photos and our wedding cer- tificate on display, as well as a cake I’d bought from the bakery and decorated like a wedding cake, and flowers that both of our families sent.” It wasn’t just the background that was looking fine however, Heather and Shaun dressed appro- priately for the occasion in wedding attire. Whilst Heather wore the very same white cot- ton and satin gown she wore on August 22, 1970, along with a makeshift veil, Shaun’s combination of shirt, jacket and bow tie came courtesy of a $12 spend at Vinnies Numurkah. He did pair them with his original 1970, winkle pickers though. The happy couple ... Shaun and Heather Kelly celebrated their 50th Heather and Shaun met as high schoolers in wedding anniversary on Saturday wearing some of their original Cheers over Zoom ... Members of Heather and Shaun’s wedding Mentone, aged 15 and 16, and married at St Pat- 1970s finery. party joined the anniversary celebration via Zoom. rick’s Catholic church Mentone in front of 70 guests on an overcast day four years later. Whilst the guests on that fateful day dressed in their best 70s finery, the guests who joined the party from their lounge rooms in Melbourne and Bendigo on Saturday were also dressed to impress - but only from the waste up. “They all looked very nice, but they told us they were wearing tracky dacks on the bottom half,” Heather said. Still, formally attired or not, a great time was had by all. “We had a lot of laughs, and did a lot of remi- niscing. We were remembering all sorts of things about the wedding day, from how one of the ladies wore sunburst yellow hot-pants, to how one of the couples brought their week-old baby to the recep- tion and she slept in a basket under the table.” When COVID is finally over, Heather and Shaun still plan to hold that dinner party, but have no regrets about how their special anniversary played out. And, 50 years on, Heather said some things nev- er change. “I still have absolutely no idea how the male mind works.” Young love ... 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(03) 5871 9222 133 677 [email protected] NumurkahLEADER Ph. 5862 1034 88 Melville St, Numurkah www.moira.vic.gov.au 8 — NumurkahLEADER, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 A CUPPA WITH DOM

This week in 1920 ... To celebrate the State Library of Victoria’s digitising of the war years editions of the Numurkah Leader, each week we will include the news of the week, 100 years ago. To view these editions online go to trove.nla.gov. au/ndp/del/title/591. Church Union. Among the many important questions calling for the mind of the people just now is that of the amalgamation of the Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregational denominations. Voting papers, together with the fullest possible state- ment of the case, are now in circulation, and the vote is returnabIe at the latest by the end of the first week in September. Trustees of church properties have an addi- tional vote, not more, even though they may represent several trusts. The question has been before the public for 20 years, and it is now thought that sufficient time has been given for a decision upon it. So far the indications are decidedly favorable. Contributed.

A VISITOR’S IMPRESSIONS OF NUMURKAH (The Editor. “The Leader”) Sir, As a visitor to the town. I think it only due to the public men responsible for its progress to congratulate them on the well-kept appearance the little township presents: in decided contrast to many much larger towns my wanderings bring me in contact with. I hap- pened to arrive here on a day when a working bee was held on the showgrounds. There I saw town and country members perspiring in the bracing air, altering and improving the grounds for the coming show. In conversation with one of them, the past history of the society was told me, and I could not help remarking on the fine spirit shown by the citizens of the town and the country residents in so splendidly reviving a languishing body. In the belief that such efforts make for the betterment of the country and the nation for it is by efforts such as this is typical of what the nation is built up and to in some measure encourage the agricultural society in its efforts to make the Numurkah institution the most go- ahead and successful of its kind in the provinces. I would ask you to purchase and forward me a full member’s ticket for the society. My name need not be mentioned. I enclose £1 herewith. Yours, etc GLADDENED VISITOR (£1 received. Ed. “L”) COBRAM MINOR PREMIERS. A cuppa with Kerry THEIR DAZZLING SECOND QUARTER Full name: Kerry Maree Stone It doesn’t make sense!’. Jack, our grandson, who is 6’5” and a very good The football match played on the Numurkah show- Age: I’ll give the standard answer I give when  e show that I would never miss over the footballer, was training with the Northern Blues grounds on Saturday last, to decide whether Cobram I’m working with kids: You’re only as old as you years, though it’s no longer on, is Gruen. I liked before COVID hit, and he played about three or Numurkah should claim the honor and advantage feel, and some days I’m 100 and some days I’m how it showed the tricks and hypocrisy of adver- practice games in the Carlton jumper.  ey fold- of being “minor premiers,” was in some respects a dis- 30, and most of the time I’m somewhere in the tising.  e one show I never miss is Insiders on a ed when COVID hit, but at least we have photos appointment. It was fully anticipated that a closely con- middle. Sunday morning; I have to confess, I’m a politi- of Jack in a Carlton jumper. tested game would be witnessed, but this was not so, Marital status: Married to Col with three chil- cal junkie, so Insiders is unmissable. I love Barry Do you make lists? as, though Numurkah had all the best of the play in the dren and seven grandchildren Cassidy; I’m ge ing to know David Speers, but Yes, I work with lists every day and I couldn’t second half, they never looked like a winning team, and Schools a ended: St Joseph’s in Wangara a he’s not Barry. survive without them. the scores pretty nearly indicate the play, though it must up until year nine, they didn’t teach science a er Favourite movie? Who do you admire? be admitted that Cobram’s lucky star was in the ascend- that, so then I went to boarding school at Genaz- I have to confess, the most watched movie in  at’s another really hard question. I suppose ant in the second term, when they put on 5.3 to 1 behind zano in Melbourne. our family is Mama Mia! My elder daughter fell you could say I admire Julia Gillard; she got a scored by Numurkah. Summer or winter? Summer; I love the sun. in love with Abba when she was four, and passed raw deal as a woman in that position. I also real- The special train from Cobram was crowded, and as Beach or mountains? Beach. I also love the that on to her younger sister.  en the movie ly admire her post-politics approach where she other visitors drove in from long distances there was mountains because I love bush-walking, but I came out and the entire family will dance along is doing wonderful work as Chair of the Global a large crowd on the ground, which was in good order love the beach because I love the sun. and knows every song.  ree years ago there Partnership for Education.  e role she has tak- for football. Wickham, of the League, umpired well, his Oscar the Grouch or Cookie Monster? were a few signi cant birthdays in the family, so en up and the way she comes back to speak now work being in marked distinction to that shown the pre- Cookie Monster, because he’s blue. to celebrate, the girls and I went all the way to the with no bi erness and no resentment; I think vious Saturday by another League man. Numurkah had Crunchie or Violet Crumble? Neither, I don’t obscure Greek island of Skopelos where Mama that’s a terri c quality.  e way she is still using first use of the North-East wind, and soon put on a goal really like chocolate and I’m not a snacker. I love Mia! was  lmed. her skills and talents, and the pro le she created (Coxon), which followed the relief of a rush by Cobram a good meal, but I never think of food between We had an absolute ball going to all of the plac- for herself, for good is wonderful. on the bounce, Cobram getting the ball forward again. L meals. es and singing all of the songs. It was wonderful. If you could have one superpower what Wyatt had a shot that raised one flag,and at the other end Elvis or  e Beatles?  e Beatles.  at same year, the live show was on in Mel- would you choose? H Sloley scored a similar point from a free. From a shot AC/DC or INXS? Neither; Paul Kelly any day. bourne so the whole family, all 13 of us, went. It’s I would like the ability to in uence people for well out Bitcon got another behind, and the same result, Favourite colour? Blue. Have you ever met an- a real family thing for us. good, and convince people that we all have a re- followed a long try by Fairless. G. Wyatt put in some ybody else with a blue piano? Favourite book? sponsibility to each other. good work at the other end, and ended it with a point. Favourite song? Sleep, Australia Sleep by Paul  at’s a really hard question. I’ve been in book If you could have one talent what would you One flag followed a kick from the ruck by Russell, and Kelly. club here in Numurkah for 46 years, and that’s choose? Cobram scored their first big point, Les Grant getting Favourite TV show? great because you get to read books you wouldn’t I’d like to be really musical. I think of myself as the hall through with a long kick. Numurkah relieved I’ve not been a great TV watcher until isolation; otherwise read. In isolation I’ve read my way half-musical; I can play the keyboard and sing, the pressure for a time, and H. Sloley scored a point from I’ve watched more TV in the last few months through a stack of books; and the stand-out was but I don’t consider myself to be that good. I’d a free, but Cobram took the ball away again, and Captain than I’ve ever watched in my life. We’ve watched one Col bought me for my birthday which is love to be really good. Tom Darcy found the big opening from a free. Numur- a few series during lockdown, which I’ve never called A Gentleman in Moscow. I guess you’d call What type of kid were you? kah were constantly being penalised for breaches of the really done before. We’ve watched Mother Father it an historical novel; it was very light-hearted Incredibly shy, with my head in a book all the rules, and their trouble was that frees were given against Son, Blood and War of the Worlds. Col used to and it was fabulous. time. them generally at critical moments. They gave away 17 have the LP set of War of the Worlds narrated by What football team do you support? When you were a kid, what did you want to kicks in this quarter, whilst Cobram gave away seven Richard Burton, which he loved, so we thought Carlton. I grew up in a Carlton supporting be when you grew up? only, most of them being to Bramish in the ruck, who we’d watch that. Series’ are weird, you watch family and then married into a Carlton family - Because my life revolved around books, I used was being well watched. your way through two seasons and you get to the Col’s brother played for Carlton. Our daughter to think a librarian would have been the answer To read the rest of this report, go to trove.nla.gov.au end and go ‘No!  ey still think he’s a nice bloke! Cate married into a fanatical Carlton family, and because I wouldn’t really have to talk to people NumurkahLEADER, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 — 9 A CUPPA WITH DOM much and I would be surrounded by books. hearts and minds of Australians through educa- and we are responsible for what we buy. world results from gender inequality, which How did you end up becoming a pharma- tion and advocacy. We live in such an inter-con- We’re responsible for governments we elect o en has its roots in cultural norms, do you cist? nected world and the way we live impacts so and what they do, because governments do what think that can be changed? My mother thought that was a good idea. As greatly on the rest of the world. You only have the people want them to do, so we have that Yes, I think education changes that - particu- it turned out, maths and science were my skills to look at our energy use and the e ects of cli- power. larly education of women. Much of Caritas work at school and studying to be a doctor seemed to mate change. People in Australia are si ing up You’ve visited overseas Caritas projects a is upskilling women – giving women economic take too long, so pharmacy seemed to be a good and taking notice now because we are being couple of times, as well as travelling inde- sustainability and a belief in their own dignity – alternative. I didn’t really have a passion to do it, impacted by the bush res and the erosion of the pendently of that, what have you seen that the con dence to advocate for their rights.  is but it seemed like it would suit me. NSW coast, but people in the poorest parts of makes you feel despairing, and what have you is really what’s changed Australian society. I’ve I have enjoyed being a pharmacist, especially the world, like in the Paci c Islands where wa- see that makes you feel hopeful? seen a huge change in that in my own lifetime. hospital pharmacy. I worked in a hospital phar- ter levels are rising, or eastern Africa where they  e despair comes from feeling that we are I remember when I was at university, women macy a er I graduated and I enjoyed the atmos- are su ering extreme droughts, have been crying not doing enough in Australia. I despair when weren’t allowed to drink in the bar. A girlfriend phere of working with professional colleagues. out to us for years. I see that we are not su ciently commi ed to and I were walking past the pub one day and all Your husband Col is also a pharmacist, did Caritas is heavily engaged in taking action on renewable energy, I despair when our foreign our male friends were in the bar having a drink, you meet at pharmacy college? climate change because we are seeing so much aid keeps ge ing cut year by year by year.  at’s so we thought we’d go in and test it out. We got No we actually met on a blind date. He was development work being undone by climate what makes me despair. carried out of there by our elbows and dumped from Wangara a also, and he had just  nished change. What makes me hopeful is every Caritas pro- on the footpath! second year at college when I had just  nished My job is to promote, educate, encourage cam- ject I have ever come across in my 26 years that You can’t imagine that happening now can you? are all stories of transformation. We can do so  rst year, but we had never met. I was doing paigns, and fund-raise for Caritas Australia, and I So change is possible. Once you wouldn’t have do that mostly through the Catholic network of much, we can give hope and we can make change training hours at a pharmacy in Wangara a and imagined that women could enjoy the bene ts Col’s brother Ron, who is also a pharmacist, was schools and parishes across my region but also and you can rebuild dignity. Seeing people being we have gained in our society and our culture, working there. Al e was on at the local drive-in more broadly at times with other community proud of their own lives gives me a lot of hope. and Ron was whistling Al e and said ‘Kerry have groups. I have a network of around 30 Caritas A lot of people support the cu ing of for- and even though we still have some distance to you been to see Al e yet?’ I said ‘No, what I need Reps in towns across the region.  e more I’ve eign aid; do you think most people under- go, we have made huge, permanent change and is a good looking young fellow to take me’. By engaged in the role, the bigger the role has be- stand what foreign aid does and why it’s im- the same possibility exists for other cultures. morning tea time I was bo le-washing, as young come over the years so now it’s almost a full-time portant? You’re also involved with Spirituality in the  rst year pharmacists did in those days, and Ron job. No, not at all. I don’t think they understand the Pub - what’s that about? came over and asked me ‘Would my brother Why do you have such a passion for social inter-connectedness of the world. It’s very easy Spirituality in the Pub, or SIP as its more com- do?’, and the rest is history. When we went back justice? to say ‘just look a er Australians’ but, to me, the monly known, is an idea that started in Sydney in to college a er the holidays it was great because I’ve been asked that before, and I’m not sure. I people in the Paci c and the people in Bangla- 1995. I started the SIP in 2003 we were both at the same college and all our guess as a kid in the playground at school I was desh are just as much my brothers and sisters as with friends from Kyabram, Mooroopna, Shepp friends were intermingled. always saying ‘that’s not fair’, and I guess as I’ve someone in Brisbane or Perth. What’s the di er- and Shepp South making up the team of con- You’ve volunteered with Caritas Australia grown up, I’ve kept saying that. As an adult I’ve ence? Just because someone puts a ring around venors running four events per year. We gather for the past 26 years; what is involved in that? learned to say ‘that’s not just’. Over the years I’ve us and says we’re Australians? We’re all people with the aim of stimulating conversation about I’m the Regional Coordinator for northern and come to have an understanding of the causes of and helping one of us helps all of us. the things that ma er, things that are relevant to north east Victoria. Caritas is the Catholic agen- poverty and injustice, and how that a ects peo-  e li le things Australians do, such as how we live out our lives as spiritual beings. cy for international aid and development, but it ple globally. It’s so frustrating to me, and even if turning o the lights when we leave the room As we always say, good conversation has the works with communities completely irrespec- I can’t change that completely, I need to feel like and recycling our plastics, do those things power to change ourselves, to change others, to tive of religion, race or politics. It’s part of Caritas I’m doing something. make a di erence? be agents of transformation in our churches, in Internationalis which is the second largest emer- Do you think most Australians really under- Yes, everything ma ers. It’s very easy to make our society, in our world. I say churches because gency network in the world; second only to Red stand the extent of poverty in the world? progress by lots of people doing small things. It’s many groups are ecumenical. Everyone knows Cross when combined with Red Crescent. No, I think they’d be really shocked by the very easy to say ‘oh, that one doesn’t ma er’ but the experience of inviting a speaker to the local Caritas exists in almost every country in the reality. If you have a bed to sleep in, a roof over every bit ma ers.  ere are so many small things church hall and six grey-haired ladies turn up! world, so in an emergency we don’t need to go in your head, a fridge and a wardrobe, you are rich- we engage in that have a lot of power and we can But invite them to a conversation at the pub and and see what’s happening because there is always er than 80% of the world.  e real markers are use things like our energy power and our pur- everyone turns up. Format is always two speak- a Caritas on the ground, so we can respond quite constructed furniture and electricity, and most chasing power to make a real di erence. ers for 15 minutes each then an open forum so quickly. of the world’s population don’t have those. If every Australian just chose the issue that res- everyone gets to have a say! A few recent top- So, in an emergency like Lebanon right now, It’s not our fault that we are lucky, and we don’t onates most with them, like the environment or ics include Genuine Human Encounter in Our Caritas Lebanon is being supported by other have to feel guilty about it, but we need to ask homelessness, and did what they could towards Digital World; Responding to the Royal Com- Caritas agencies, so Caritas Australia is accept- ourselves what it means and what wealth brings. that one thing, it would make a huge di erence. mission; William Cooper, aboriginal activist ex- ing donations which will be fed through to Cari-  e answer to that is power; we have the power A big part of my job is ge ing people to ask traordinaire; Understanding Australia’s Refugee tas Lebanon. to make change, and if we have the power, we why? Why is there poverty, why is there home- Conundrum; ‘Palestine-Israel’ an eye-witness Caritas Australia has a three part mandate: have the responsibility.  at’s my message with lessness? What is behind those things and how account; the Power of Media. Di erent topics do we change those factors to bring some jus- emergency response as mentioned, then long- the people I work with, from grade  ve upwards. bring di erent crowds so numbers vary – aver- Australians travel overseas a lot to places tice? term sustainable community development age about 50. It’s a really rewarding experience. where we help people help themselves by part- where extreme poverty exists; do you think If you want a peaceful world, then you need a What one issue do you feel humankind nering with a local agency, so the local people they recognise that when they see it? just world. If we want peace here in Australia, we do the work because they are best placed to see I can’t speak to what other people recognise, need to be supporting our neighbours or some- needs to resolve to ensure a positive future? what it is that is underlying their poverty or in- but I think some people see it and some people one else will in uence them, so you can actually My initial reaction is to say ‘to not want more’, justice and are best placed to see the solutions. choose not to. I do think that a lot of people are look at foreign aid through a purely sel sh per- but there is so much of humankind that is enti- We empower the local people to make change, aware of it and are overwhelmed by the scale spective. We need to be world leaders and use tled to want more. So, I suppose, it’s for all of us which might mean empowering them to advo- of it and think they can’t do anything about it, our power to make the change so people can that have so much to appreciate what we have cate for what they’re entitled to. because they don’t understand the power they have food security and access to health and edu- and not want more. We might be partnering a Caritas agency like have. cation. It just makes sense, if for no other reason I know some people will look at me and think Caritas Nepal, or it may be a di erent agency.  e power is in our society and the way we than it leads to a safer and more peaceful world that’s alright for me, as a pharmacist, to say, from A great example is a partnership we had in a live; it’s in the energy we use and the markets we for all of us. my position of privilege, so I feel a bit awkward remote area of Java with a small local Muslim engage in because of how inter-connected the Do you think we will ever have a properly about it. But when you look at corporations/ non-government agency. Caritas doesn’t distin- world is. If you buy a $2 T shirt you can pre y just world? businesses/politics – society is all about wanting guish; we say the only criteria is to be the poorest much guarantee there is a slave trade at the other I hope so, but I don’t think I will see it in my more. Mahatma Gandhi’s quote ‘live simply, so of the poor. end of it. Even the tea and co ee we drink and lifetime. that others may simply live’ perhaps says best  e third part of the mandate is changing the the co on shirts we wear; we are all a part of that A lot of the injustice and poverty in the what I’m trying to say.

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Just a few days left to tell police what we need MOIRA Shire residents have just 2020, make it more important then as possible to complete the survey. us know what they want from police but for those unable to access an in- a few days left to let Victoria Police ever to make sure that Victoria Police “The more information we have, in their local communities, so we can ternet-connected computer, the Lead- know what concerns them most, by knows what we need and expect from the better we can respond and direct take that action.” er has printed the survey below. filling out the Community Connec- policing in our district, and completing resources to where they are most The survey needs to be complet- All you need to do is fill it in and tions Survey. the survey is a great way to achieve that. needed to address the community’s ed online (and can be accessed drop it into the Leader office and we Recent crime statistics showing that Sargeant John Harris, who is leading concerns,” he said. at https://engage.vic.gov.au/vic- will enter your responses for you. crime had increased by 50% in Nu- the initiative in Moira, told the Leader “I’d encourage everybody in Nu- toria-police-community-connec- The survey closes on Monday, Au- murkah in the year ending March 30, he is keen to get as many local people murkah, and across Moira Shire to let tion-project/victoria-police-moira) gust 31. VICTORIA POLICE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS SURVEY We’re asking residents from the Shire of Moira to let us know about your key safety ideas, and your trust and confidence in your local police. OVERVIEW Working to keep our communities safe; be victim-centric, agile, responsible, visible, and address community’s needs. Victoria Police is providing an opportunity for residents within the local community to advise police about any safety concerns, safety improvement ideas, and trust and confidence in local police. The survey is designed to give residents a greater voice in Victoria Police’s ongoing efforts in creating a safer Victoria. Please note that this survey is not a way to report a specific crime. If you would like to report a crime, please phone Victoria Police on 000 if it is an emergency or otherwise contact Police Assistance Line on 131 444, or Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000.

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VAL Gunn never met a sport she you played with, were also the people else, and I didn’t drop a game.  e kid wards and get home at midnight,” she Shepparton to compete in Numurkah didn’t like, but badminton was her fa- you played against, and that was fun.” I played against said ‘it’s not fair that said. and staying on a erwards to socialise, vourite. “We won the GV premiership, in a you’re playing’ and I said ‘I’m 30 years “We played regionals in Bendigo and but that didn’t last. “I don’t know why, because I really team with Kathy and Max Stewart, older than all you lot and you should places like that, and we’d all stay in the “ e best days of badminton were enjoyed tennis and netball and basket- Daryl and Sue Twi , Trevor Li le and be running me o the court’. same place - it was a big deal in those when you  nished and had supper ball as well, but I enjoyed badminton Dennis Holloway, and that was a big “ eir problem was, they’d try to days to travel like that, and it was a real with the opposition and sat and chat- the most,” she said. highlight,” she said. out-hit me, so I’d just put it where social weekend where you got to meet ted,” she said. “I played that with my sisters Marg, Val also played regional tennis, rep- they weren’t.  ey couldn’t wake up lots of people. “As soon as they built that stadium Pam and Faye, and my brother John, resenting the Shepparton region at to that, but that was the name of the “We’d play in competition in Sey- in Shepparton it just died, because the so maybe that’s why.” country week in Melbourne, as well as game. mour at night, and we’d  nish work Shepp players would just come and It’s quite possible however, that mid-week tennis, where she also won “I played for fun, but I was deter- and get dinner in Shepp them head play their three sets and go home.” there are people in the community premierships. mined as well. But you never showed to Seymour to play. Six could  t in a Once badminton was moved to who aren’t even aware that Val played Val played singles, doubles and it; even when you were behind you car in those days, so the whole team Shepparton, Val found you had to be badminton - or netball or basketball mixed tennis and puts her success never showed it, because once you would go together. We’d get home a bit more careful about being prop- for that ma er - so successful was she down to a combination of natural saw the opposition drop their bundle at 1am and then go to work the next erly a ired if you wanted to make the on the local tennis scene throughout ability, practice, guts and determina- you knew you had them, so you never morning. We thought nothing of it; premiership. the 70s, 80s and 90s. tion. showed them that side.” it’s just what we did.” “ ere was one o cial in the bad- Val won the Numurkah Lawn Ten- “I liked the challenge, and if some- Whilst Val could be found at the Once again, Val represented the minton in Shepp who would look nis Club championship 16 times, an one had been coached I would try a tennis courts in the summer, winter GV at badminton’s country week in through the windows of the hall and e ort which is made even more ex- bit harder because I wanted to see if I was badminton season, and Monday Melbourne on the Queen’s Birthday if you didn’t have your whites on she’d traordinary by the fact that she took could beat them, and I usually could. nights would see her in the youth club weekend every year.  at was where, deduct a premiership point.” an eight year break in the middle of “I’d win, because I’d get ahead of hall into the early hours. one year, she experienced her abso- On the winter days that Val wasn’t that period, and never had any coach- them and they’d drop their bundle “We’d go to the youth club hall on lute highlight in the sport. busy with badminton, she’d be on the ing. because they thought they’d hit the Monday nights to train, and if there “I’ll never forget beating David Hof- netball courts, where, once again, she “I started playing tennis at the Pres- ball as hard as you, instead of look- was four of us le , we’d play until one fen and Judy Nyrati - they represented started at Presbyterian before moving byterian courts aged 13 or 14. I never ing around and placing the ball and or two o’clock in the morning - we’d Australia, so that was a big thrill. to Wunghnu and then back to Numur- had any coaching; we just played on going the other way from where you just keep switching partners and keep “Years later I ran into a lady who’d kah, playing at the town courts. dirt courts and used to hit the ball up were.” playing,” she said. been there that day and she told me “Ron Collins asked me to get a team against the wire fence,” she said. Even when she made a brief return Once again, Val played badminton that I should have gone further and together to play in the Murray League, Val then moved to Numurkah Lawn from retirement, Val was still able to on a lot of di erent levels, and it took played badminton for Australia. But I and we won the premiership in our Tennis Club and graduated into the beat much younger players who’d had her all around the country side. was never interested in that, I was just  rst year there in 1973.  at was real Goulburn Valley and then Murray the bene ts of coaching. “We did a lot of tournaments, and happy playing here.” highlight,” she said. Valley league teams. “I played in the ANA tournament we’d go to Deniliquin to play, and Val said the local competition was “I liked tennis, because the people one year just to  ll in for someone socialise and have a few drinks a er- strong, with players coming from Continued page 15 Phone 5862 1034 – Fax 5862 2668 – Email - Editorial: [email protected] - Advertising: [email protected] – Registered by Australia Post – Publication No. VA 1548 established 1895 leader NumurkahWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2020 $1.30

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