New Ownership for the Clubhouse and Royal Hotel

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New Ownership For The Clubhouse and Royal Hotel

short-term, as he attempts to get a feel for the community in Yass, but did hint that there would be significant changes on the horizon.

“We’re just testing the water at the moment to see what it’s like here, but we see there’s a lot of untapped potential at both venues,” he said.

One of those significant changes will be a stronger focus on food, both the variety of options and the quality. Head Chef Rory Walker believes that will be the key to reviving the Royal and returning it to its former glory.

“Obviously food is a big part of it. We want to do something with the Royal and hopefully get that back to the pub that everyone says it used to be.”

“We’d like to get the food and maybe a cafe breakfast, and even do some entertainment there, we haven’t quite figured that out yet,” said Rory.

While they promised to make both pubs more family-friendly, they also said that having a strong nightlife has been a consistent theme across their other venues, a theme they’d like to see replicated in Yass.

As well as that, Trent believes having a strong community focus is an absolute necessity for running a pub Rory Walker and Hannah Middleton. potential in them both. “Pretty much a place that is just for and hopes to sponsor more sporting The Clubhouse and Royal Hotels of He and his team pride themselves on everyone to come out. Friends, family clubs and community groups in the Yass are under new ownership, with attracting people of all demographics. can catch up for dinners and have a future. Hotel Leeton’s Trent Middleton taking They hope the people of Yass will feel drink and a good time,” she said. over both venues as of Tuesday. welcome within the two venues Max O’Driscoll regardless of age, as said by Hannah Trent suggested there wouldn’t be The two Yass pubs are Trent’s fifth Middleton, who will have a managing many wholesale changes made in the and sixth venues, and he sees great role.

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Anyone who's been on the Yass Notice “I grew up in Sydney but I married a Board Facebook group recently Yass girl and then when I got out of the would’ve seen Alf Atkin’s posts about navy, we came back this way because the last trains to run on the old Yass I didn’t want to go back to Sydney.I Tramway. liked Yass so we came back here and started settling in, and I started Saturday the 29th of October 1988 was following what was happening locally the last day the trains ran, a day Alf with the trains,” he said. remembers vividly. According to Alf, the likelihood of the “It was well advertised that they were tramway remains relatively low despite going to come into Yass and do the the result of a railway museum shuttles for the day and then close the feasibility study completed years ago. line down basically.” “The railway museum years ago did a “I couldn’t even estimate how many feasibility study to see if it was worth people were there. There were a lot of reopening and even though the report people around, I know there were came back positive, at the time the people who had come down from railway committee was a Sydney and across from Canberra.” sub-committee of Council and Council wouldn’t support it.” “Steam brings people out like that and especially the Yass Tramway. It was “Everyone says ‘we’d like to see it very well known in its day because it reopened’ but you try to get people to was such an unusual operation,” said volunteer to come and do anything and Alf. because of that I doubt we’ll ever see it reopened.” Alf went on to explain what made the day so special. “The problem also is that since it closed, all the rules and regulations “It was special for a steam [train] to regarding preserved lines have come into town and that was the last changed dramatically. Running a train day of operation (see photo) and no down Dutton Street, you’d have to more trains ran on the tramway after have flag people and things like that.” that.” Whilst it remains improbable that the “They were preserved locos both of tramway would ever be reopened for YVC Operational Plan constructing a dog park close to the those. The 3112 was privately owned use, Alf had a fascinating fact about its equestrian fields at Murrumbateman Rec by a bloke up in Sydney and the 1210 current status in a legal sense. Submissions Continued Grounds. Council declared they are was part of the railway historical From Last Week’s Edition looking into other, potentially more society over in Canberra and they just “The tramway is not actually closed suitable locations for the park and expect it did it as a trip.” because that requires an Act of Yass Valley Council’s Draft 2020/2021 to be a part of the Murrumbateman Rec Operational Plan received 31 submissions Parliament in New South Wales. Ground Plan. after it was made open for public exhibition Concerns regarding illegal dumping of Alf, originally from Sydney, has always Officially services have been in April. had a love of trains, and it’s a love suspended,” he said. ACT fill were responded to by Council, In last week's edition of the Yass Valley who said there would be a meeting with passed down by the generations of Times, we detailed some of the the Chief Minister of the ACT today (June involvement with railways in his family. Until that Act is passed, many of Yass’ submissions and responses from the 30) regarding this issue. So when he moved to Yass, he train enthusiasts will hold out hope that Council. Responses ranged from water The cleanliness of amenities at became a close follower of what was they could one day see a steam train security issues to Sutton Oval Gundaroo Park was an issue raised in one happening with the trains in Yass. return through town. developments and the Bookham Village submission. Council responded by masterplan. revealing the Gundaroo Park Trust had However, many other important topics “Both my grandfathers and a couple of Have any fond memories of the trains recently requested a further $10,000 be came out of the submissions. added to Yass Valley Council’s yearly my uncles worked on the railways up in running through town? Please send One of the submissions proposed that Sydney so the passion was passed them in writing to the contribution of $5000. Council said they the new Murrumbateman Primary School are seeking additional information before down.” [email protected]. development should have traffic lights approving or declining the request. implemented on the Barton Highway. Despite most submissions being critical “I was always going to become a train Max O’Driscoll Council responded by saying road safety of particular elements of the Council’s driver, but then something happened issues are the responsibility of TfNSW to Draft Operational Plan, compliments of the and I joined the navy at 15 instead.” resolve. plan were littered throughout. An issue that received multiple Max O’Driscoll submissions was the plans for Page 3 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY June 30, 2021 Restrictions Return AS Covid Impacts NSW Residents • Dance and gym classes limited to 20 “area of concern” in NSW identified by per class (masks must be worn); ACT Health within the last 14 days, • The one person per four square you are free to travel to and from metre rule will be re-introduced for all Canberra. indoor and outdoor settings, including These erratic changes forced many weddings and funerals; in our communities to put on a face • Outdoor seated, ticketed events will mask for the first time as well as our be limited to 50 per cent seated ca- local businesses to dust off and revisit pacity their Covid safe plan. As long as you haven’t been in an Continued page 4

Covid-19 testing outside the into the afternoon on Monday. Landmark building on Monday. Yass Hospital opened up an extra testing site yesterday. It is unclear at It has been more than a year since this time, how long the site will be open the initial Covid outbreak frightened for. communities in the bush, but after a At the moment residents must abide limousine driver tested positive in by the following restrictions at least Sydney two weeks ago, stringent until July 9: Covid measures have returned for all • People who have been in the of NSW. Greater Sydney region (including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast and As of Tuesday afternoon there are 149 Wollongong) on or after June 21 active locally acquired cases, which should follow the stay-at-home orders are baffling numbers in comparison to for a period of 14 days after they left the man’s first testing positive for the Greater Sydney. Delta Covid-19 variant only on June • Visitors to households will be 16. limited to 5 guests – including children; • Masks will be compulsory in What was initially mandatory to wear a all indoor non-residential settings, mask within Sydney’s hotspots was including workplaces, and at organised then announced to include the entire outdoor events; state last Saturday from 6pm. • Drinking while standing at indoor venues will not be allowed; Are you planning on taking a Covid • Singing by audiences and test in Yass this morning? choirs at indoor venues or by congregants at indoor places of There were wait times of up to an hour worship will not be allowed; on Monday, with the lineup of cars • Dancing will not be allowed taking up all of MacDonald Street and at indoor hospitality venues or much of Warroo Road for most of the nightclubs however, dancing is allowed morning. The testing site is expected at weddings for the wedding party only to be open past the usual midday (no more than 20 people); closure, with the site remaining open

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To obtain your vaccine, book an appointment via the Commonwealth Government website (above) or call the COVID Vaccination Support line on 1800 571 155. Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) is reminding members of the public they can also obtain their vaccination through participating GeneralPractices (GP). When you register online for your vaccination, you can choose from a list of your closest vaccination providers. For information on how to get your COVID-19 vaccination, visit the Commonwealth Government website:https://www.health.gov.au/re- Above: Data from around April 10 Local workers in customer service City of Sydney since last Monday, sources/apps-and-tools/covid-19-vacci 2021 shows Australia is well behind have responded to Yass Valley Times there has been a ramp-up of Covid ne-eligi-bility-checker many other nations when it comes inquiries that they have already been tests completed within the Local to the total number of vaccinations subjected to consistent and Health District. Max O'Driscoll received. Right: Woolworths toilet completely unwarranted anger paper ailes on Monday morning. directed their way. Around town several pubs and food It's a disappointing response for joints proactively offered home those workers who have to follow but delivery as an option and some have not made the current restrictions. businesses handed out masks upon entry while others expected the public Being in Melbourne throughout 2020, I to already be wearing one on their have seen first-hand the widespread way in. damage caused by fearmongering and denial. Whether you believe in the QR code and signing-in has been premise of face masks and restrictive strictly enforced too and for those that measures or not, these are anxious visited a hotspot area since June 21, times, and there are members of our they are refused entry. community who will no doubt be struggling. The recent outbreak has begun affecting our supermarkets, with the Please be especially courteous toilet paper aisle of Woolworths look- towards those working on the front line ing bare on Monday morning. IGA of COVID-testing, essential services Yass management assured The Yass and customer service industries. Valley Times they had plenty of toilet paper in stock and did not harbour And since orders kicked in to get concerns of a shortage anytime soon. tested and stay home for those who have been to a hotspot, including the Page 5 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY June 30, 2021 A little ditty 'bout Jack and Diabla Petition to fix Comur Street An online petition to “revitalise Deborah Power, who started the Yass” began last week after locals online petition, believes the way discussed the current state of Council use their resources needs Comur Street and its surrounding to be reevaluated. areas. It now has 89 signatures. “I think the priority of spending Yass local Allan McGrath, who needs to be looked at.” sparked the petition after posting photos of some areas of Yass’ “Looking around the town it is di- main street, described it as “un- shevelled, it is neglected and I kempt, uncared for and uncared think it's not a good look for about”. tourism, it’s not good for residents and their morale. We want to feel “Yass is the capital of the Yass proud of our town and I think it’s Binalong’s Jack Best, 18, is the youngest Jack loves most, and he set some pretty Valley local government area. If really important to do something member of one of the region's more experi- clear goals for Diabla moving forward. you’re not looking after the pre- about that,” she said. enced rock-cover bands, Diabla. mier town in the local government “The crowd gets into it and that gives you a area, then what chance does the Deborah believes the issues with Alongside three seasoned musicians, Jack bit of a boost to go and play and make peo- rest of the area have?” the main street represent the far and Diabla know how to get the audience ple happy, and just get out there and show more significant issue of in- rocking and play a wide-ranging array of what you’ve got.” “It sends all the wrong messages creased development, occurring to the locals, the business com- at a rate that the local infrastruc- rock, from Led Zeppelin to Creedence. munity and to visitors of Yass,” he ture cannot handle. “To perform as much as we can and grow a said. Jack has been a keen guitarist from a very good reputation for the band. Start playing in “My big gripe is that we have so young age, sings and was priorly playing bigger venues and to bigger crowds, then Allan continued this sentiment and many people moving to the area with the Undercover Nuns alongside Jon maybe start writing original stuff as well,” he said Council are failing when it and are putting so many develop- Schofield from the Messenger. said. comes to looking after their town ments in. Our local infrastructure centre. can’t cope with the influx of popu- “It all started when I was playing in a band in Nicola is on lead vocals and is an accom- lation.” Binalong called the Undercover Nuns. The plished keyboard player, John Armstrong on “The main street should be the bass player of that band used to play with bass and vocals and the band's newest beating heart of the community.” “If you can’t maintain what you’ve Paul Kelly and the Messengers, so he’s member, James Mesa, is on drums. got, why would you be encourag- pretty well known in the music industry and “It’s become widespread neglect ing growth?” said Deborah. he got me into the live music scene.” The band travels with a professional PA, now, and those photos I took are sound engineer and compact light show. If within 100 metres of the The petition has received steady “After that band broke up, there was an ad you’re interested in hiring them for your newsagency. What’s the rest of support since it was made public for Diabla and I thought I may as well go try venue, party or event, contact Mark at 0412 the town look like?” last week. With the hope, it can out for it,” said Jack. 126 489. eventually be presented as evi- “The community deserves better dence of communal displeasure to Performing to a crowd is the part of music Max O'Driscoll and if we expect people to care for councillors. their own properties, I think Coun- cil should set the standard and Max O’Driscoll they’re failing in that on all fronts,” said Allan.

YOOUR CAREER Yass Valley Library School Holiday Program

With school holidays now very to attend. much underway, the Yass Valley Library School Holiday Program is On Monday the kids will be doing back. Flower Craft, and on Wednesday the Library will show the movie There are two sets of school holi- “Raya and the Last Dragon”. Both STARTING YOUR CAREER OR LOOKING day programs running at the li- sessions also start at 10:30am. brary with one running for younger FOR A CHHANGE? children this week and early next The teenager holiday program week, and the other running for starts Friday and will feature Poly- teenagers on the next two Friday mer Clay workshop in week one, If working outdooors in a team environment appeals to you, an afternoons. and a Collage Wall Art workshop apprenticeship orr traineeship with Essenntial Energy could be thee in week two. Both days of the pro- opportunity you’vee been waiting for. On Monday the kids program gram will begin at 2:30pm. began and the children partici- Apply now at esssentialenergy.y.com.au//apprentices pated in the “Envelope of Awe- Those that are interested are en- Applications closse midnight 25 Julyy.. some Cartooning” workshop, couraged to call the library at which saw them practice the art of 6226 1305 to ensure they can pre- Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally cartooning. pare for your attendance. The pro- inclusive and diversee workplace and strongly gram runs free of charge to all encourages applicantts to apply regardless of gender, This morning starting at 10:30am, participants. age, sexual orientatioon or disability. the kids will do Velvet Colour Art with kids of all ages encouraged Max O’Driscoll Page 6 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY June 30, 2021

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Specifically targetinng people living within the Yass Valley and surrounding region,, this program will: INFORMATATION SESSION · Provide participants with a Certificate I in Construction (CPC10111) and a Certificate II Skills for Work and VVoocational Pathways (FSK20119) When Friday 16 July 2021, 10:30am – 12:30pm upon successful completion – duration 10 weeks. All individuals seekinng to be on the program MUST · Provide participaants with a Certificate II in Construction Pathways attend this session. (C(CPC20211) uponn successful completion – additional 5 weeks. This is a two-paro partst sessione br oken int o: · Provide industry specific rainingt delivering a specific infrastructure prroject for the Yass Valley Anglican Church that will 1. An information prese entation followed by 2. A selection sessioon for eligible individuals. include concreting, paving, timber work, excavation and brick and block laying. ToTo book a place andd check your eligibility,y, please contact Shayla at Giinninderry on 1800 316 900 · Provide potential employment pathway opportunities, including or [email protected] apprenticeships.. · Supply an Industtry induction card, Asbestos awareness card and Where Personal Protective Equipment for participants that successfully join TATAFE NSW YaYass Campus the program. 51 Church Street Yasss, NSWW,, 2582 Costs Commencing Mondday 9 August 2021, this 15 week program will run 3 This training is subsiidised b y the NSW Government.ernment days per week (Monn–Wed, 21 hours per week) and be a combination of The fee you pay may be lower or higher depending theory,y, practical hands on learning and industry work experience. on your personal circumstances and eligibility for a subsidised place, a concession, an exemption or The information sesssion will provide individuals with advice on applicable Training Services NSW student incentives eligibility criteria, program content and the commitment that is being offered at time of enrolment. required to be seleccted as a participant on this program.

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Yass Valley Times Yass High To Receive Millions In State Budget Classifieds Students and schools across the Goulburn “It is great to see these projects - it’s a [email protected] or phone electorate are benefiting from the NSW future focused Budget that builds strong 0413 763 216 Government’s record investment and foundations for our local students to reform agenda. succeed.” Position Vacant Public Notice Students in NSW will also benefit from a In the 2021-22 NSW Budget a record $20.5 reform agenda that ensures schools If you want to drink, billion is being invested into NSW school leverage maximum value out of every dollar students - driving evidence-based reform, spent in education. that's your business. building new and upgraded schools and “The Budget invests in all students and their If you want to stop, that's ours. reaching record staffing levels. education, with $196.6 million to build the new NSW Curriculum, providing a Included in this is nearly $20.1 million for the streamlined and decluttered foundation for Alcoholics Anonymous meets every fast-tracking of Murrumbateman PS and students to learn,” Mrs Tuckerman said. Yass Wellness Centre is looking for an Thursday night at 7.30. $7.4 million for Yass High School Hall. efficient and courteous Minister for Education and Early Childhood receptionist to manage our busy Come and check us out. Learning, Sarah Mitchell, said this Budget is front desk reception, a holistic approach to education that invests supporting our health care professionals as Meeting Details in students. well as general administration duties. “The 2021 Budget doubles down on the It will be a casual position between 20-30 hours When: Thursday 7.30 – 8.30 pm Government’s education agenda, with a per week Where: Vine Church Community record investment of more than $17.5 billion Please email resume to Centre, 11472 Wee Jasper Road, to lift standards and grow the systems to [email protected] Yass. support families across NSW,” Ms Mitchell said. For further information, contact Plan of YHS Hall Public Notice Tom on 0420 216 335 or The NSW Government’s record school Mary on 0412 362 473 Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman building program also continues to grow with said this budget is a real win for our many an additional $2.1 billion over the next four YASS COMMUNITY RADIO schools and communities across the years going towards new and upgraded ASSOCIATION INC. electorate. schools.

Online “Public schools have never been better “Since 2019, we have delivered 108 new ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING funded than they are now,” Mrs Tuckerman and upgraded schools, and this trend Monday 19th July 2021 Subscriptions said. continues that’s to this year’s school 6.30 pm – for a 7.00 pm start “Whether it is providing free preschool infrastructure budget of $2.1 billion including Yass Soldiers’ Club Available across the region, building the new school in funding to deliver 44 new and upgraded Meehan St, Yass Murrumbateman, upgrading the Yass High school projects, growing the pipeline to No new memberships will be taken Go to Hall, or investing in our teachers – this record of more than 210 new and upgraded on the night. budget is focused on our students and their schools,” Ms Mitchell said. www.yassvalleytimes.com.au success. Page 7 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY June 30 , 2021 “absolutely foolish behaviour” in Floods over the road because it was flowing quite quickly, to be swept off that road and then it would have gone from my members trying to do the right thing and warn people not to drive across the road, to a flood rescue.”

“It was absolutely ridiculous that these people were taking risks like that driving through flooded water,” he said. At another crossing, Yass Valley Council had put signs up and closed the road, but someone had moved the signage, leading to a potentially dangerous situation.

“They went to another crossing as well, where when they turned up somebody had moved the road closed signs that the Council had put out.”

“At that crossing they had a four wheel drive towing out somebody that had actually gone over the edge and into the water.”

“It doesn’t take much for you to end up in the drink, and depending on where it is, you could be gone,” he said.

Rob wanted to deliver two important messages to the community. One regarding the danger of driving Photo from the incident at Sutton where two the road and it’s dangerous. There was a four wheel in flooded waters, and one about the treatment of people were rescued while trapped on the roof drive that came flying along and drove straight SES volunteers. on their 4WD- Photo Credit/ SES Sutton. through the water and then abused my members for There was some “absolutely foolish behaviour” “This is an important message that we need to get amongst the Yass community regarding the floods blocking the road.” across to the people of Yass. I don’t want to recover last week, according to SES-Yass Unit Commander dead bodies, I don’t want to recover the bodies of Rob Bolin. “On top of that the same guy then egged on a little residents. I don’t want them to do something Barina to do the same thing as well, and she got to absolutely ridiculous and die as a result.” “There were a couple of roads that my guys went the other side, opened her door and a whole heap of out in a vehicle to check. While they were out there water ran out,” said Rob. “The second message is that our members are there they did come across a few roads where there was as volunteers, they don’t deserve abuse for trying to water over the road.” Rob wanted to reiterate that while the SES volun- protect people's lives,” he said. teers are there to support you if something does go “At one crossing they parked across the road and wrong, it makes their job far more complicated than Let’s hope next time people will be a little bit wiser had their red and blues on, while they were there it needs to be when people ignore their instructions. and follow the direction of our SES volunteers. blocking off the road because there was water on “With a little Barina, all it needs is an inch or two Max O’Driscoll A NSW Dine and Discover Voucher Reminder

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the first session sold out shortly after it ning Courtroom are just right for this was announced. Concert organisers, instrument. the Gunning Focus Group, have scheduled a second concert for 2pm Arnan will play pieces by J.S. Bach, on Saturday 17 July and bookings are Carl Philip Emanuel Bach, Joseph now open. Haydn, Johann Forkel and others. He will also introduce the instrument and Arnan’s 5-octave large clavichord was its workings to the audience. built by Michael Parfett in England. It is designed after a 1794 clavichord Bookings are strongly recommended built by Johann Bohak and owned by for this recital. The first scheduled Joseph Haydn. The original instru- session was booked out within days of ment is now in the Royal College of release. Music London. Tickets are $35, concessions $30, Some of the greatest composers of members $20, U18 free. You can the 1600s to early 1800s played and pre-purchase your tickets at composed for the clavichord. They in- https://www.trybooking.com/BSOIS . cluded J.S.Bach, his son C.P.E. Bach Walk-up cash payments are welcome and Haydn. To J.S. Bach, the clavi- at the door while seats still available. chord was “the most expressive of all Card payments not possible at the Israeli born Yass resident Arnan imported new clavichord in the Gun- the keyboard instruments”. Its sound, venue. Wiesel is a noted international award- ning Courtroom over the weekend of softer than a piano, is well suited to Enquiries: 4845 8217 or winning pianist. He will give the first 17 and 18 July. There are now to be solo players in smaller settings. The [email protected] public performance of his recently two performances by Arnan because acoustics and ambience of the Gun- $15 Million Budget Win Letter To The Editor Dear Sir, store ( we had three) and one Sees MRI For Goulburn bakery ( we had two). As long as we order all our Almost twenty six years ago goods online and developers Member for Goulburn Wendy new CT scanner. we moved to Yass in search One entrepreneurial busi- turn all our good agricultural Tuckerman says she is of country life for our family nesswoman has provided a land into residential extrava- delighted to announce that in “ In just over two weeks, over and we found everything we dry cleaning agency and ganzas we will not halt this the state government’s budget two thousand people signed could desire here - clear stocks a minimum of basic suburbanisation of a beautiful that the Goulburn electorate the petition demonstrating the bright skies, a rolling produc- haberdashery but for fabric country town. will receive an additional $15 community support – it was tive countryside, a close and and a range of wool supplies million to the Goulburn Hospital clear that Goulburn needs an generous community and a one has to travel across the Bear this in mind at the Redevelopment. MRI machine. self-sufficient town. border. Council elections. Vote for “ further subdivisions, more She said, “This funding will be I thank the Minister for Health, Now we have a hospital with Council has done its best in houses and more people and used to purchase an MRI the Hon Brad Hazzard MP for a mere seven open beds, a bringing Woolworths and Aldi you turn Yass into just an- machine for Goulburn. listening to our community. multiplicity of coffee shops, to town . It has also worked other suburb with quiet coun- In addition to an MRI machine I am thrilled that this brings the three upmarket gift and hard to ensure a reliable try Boorowa the beneficiary the funding will allow for the redevelopment of Goulburn homeware shops, several water supply for Yass and of our blindness. development of a Transitional Base Hospital to $165 million.” employment agencies and a Murrumbateman but that reli- Living – Brain Injury Unit and it car wash but we no longer ability is put at risk by a Yours sincerely, will also allow for the purchase have a menswear shop, a never-ending increase in our Jane Baker of a new sterilising unit and shoe shop, a haberdashery population. yet we are still shop or a dry cleaners. We rapidly becoming a dormitory have only one Hardware suburb of Canberra. Page 9 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY June 30, 2021 A Gift of Unity

Yass Rural Australians for Refugees recently held The Gift of Unity event to celebrate the resettlement of three Vietnamese families in Yass in 1980. Speakers Sue Demoor and Kate Walker movingly retold the stories of the community working together to give these people a new home and the lasting friendships forged with the Nuoi Ngo family. Guest speaker and journalist Paul Buongiorno gave the background to these events. Yass Parish priest Fa- ther Peter My, himself a refugee as were all members of the Vietnamese Choir who came from Canberra, vividly recounted the horrors of what it meant to be an escaping refugee.

Australian and US troops had withdrawn from Viet- nam in 1975. The Australian Prime minister, Mal- colm Fraser acknowledged Australia’s responsibility to assist Vietnamese refugees escaping a country left in the hands of the Communist North Viet- namese, ravaged by years of war. In response Archbishop Clancy of the Canberra Goulburn dio- cese called on parish communities to help. And the Yass community joined forces to make it happen. A The Ngo family citizenship ceremony supported profession which would give him a steady income. public meeting called in August 1979 “endorsed ac- by a very young Jack Walker. Image courtesy of Anh meanwhile, with the children in school, began tion and spread support over the whole community”. K.Walker. working in the Department of Immigration before The Yass Refugee Resettlement Committee was set switching to the Department of Transport. up with the Yass Mayor Syd Dobbin as chairman. before the fall of Saigon April 14th 1975 Anh had banked their money. They lost everything. Forced to Yass had given this family a start and a warm wel- Father O’Hurley and the St Augustine’s parish do- flee to the farm they hid out in the fields as the come; their hard work and determination had done nated the empty house next to the church and communists rounded up the men and boys. Failed the rest. Their daughter Hanh completed a degree working bees – “bring along a hammer, broom or escape attempts saw Nuoi gaoled. Even though in Fine Arts and now lives in America. Loc became a paint brush” - continued over the next months with both eventually returned, Anh never forgot her robotics engineer, Toai went into IT and Buu Yass is volunteers and local tradesmen such as plumber youngest boy also being taken from her. Like many involved in property development in Sydney. Nuoi’s Peter Wells donating skills. John and Peggy Wells others, a desperate escape by sea faced with skilful bonsai work is now housed in the National Ar- donated a second house. Paint and furnishings overcrowding, food and water shortages and the boretum. were donated and Yass High School students made ever-present threat of brutal pirate attacks brought curtains. A poster competition and street stalls all them to the relative safety of a refugee camp in Paul Buongiorno stressed the importance of leader- helped to raise money. Malaysia. When given the chance Nuoi quickly ship in deciding the compassionate and unifying na- accepted the offer of resettlement in Australia even tional and local response in 1979. Yass Mayor Syd The fund raising dinner with traditional dishes pre- though he had never heard of Canberra. Dobbin at the time summed it up by saying you can pared and cooked by Vietnamese former diplomat With a roof over their heads and basic necessi- ignore statistics but you can’t ignore the plight of a and refugee, Phillip Bui and his recently arrived fam- ties in place Nuoi accepted a job feeding Keith John- family that needs help. In 2021 Biloela seems to ily was definitely a highlight; a tangible and tasty in- son’s prize show birds cycling five kilometre each agree. But that was then and unfortunately this is troduction to Vietnamese culture for the Yass cold winter morning on Kate Walker’s old bike. Dr now. community. RAG Holmes delivered Anh a healthy baby, Buu This is but one story of a family that made a life Yass, named for his new home town. After two years changing decision to leave their homeland and Nuoi Ngo and his heavily pregnant wife Anh Nguyet in Yass the family moved to Canberra. Eventually found their way to Yass thus becoming part of our and children Buu Hanh, Buu Loc and Buu Toai ar- Nuoi went on to learn new paint decorating skills community’s history. The Yass and District Historical rived in Yass in December 1979. Nuoi had been a which he employed along with four young Viet- Society is keen to know of other refugees or immi- medic with 15 years’ experience in the South Viet- namese university students from Canberra in refur- grants who settled in the Yass area and are willing namese Army and Anh Nguyet the daughter of a bishing the Walker house “Normanton”. By 1986 to share their story. prosperous rice farmer. Unfortunately, the day with the help of Len McGuigan Nuoi gained profes- Judith Davidson for the Yass and District Historical sional qualifications as a painter. Nuoi now had a Society Page 10 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY June 30, 2021

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Letter To The Editor To the Editor dangerous as I found out myself. I was walking to the NAB from the traffic lights and the next thing I I would like to advise people around Yass to be was down on the ground. The result was a trip to aware of the dangers of our footpaths in the main Yass Hospital. At this point I would like to thank the street of Yass and make a request to Council to 3 wonderful ladies Dawn, Leanne and Ashley who please address these issues as soon as possible. stood with me, contacted the ambulance, and waited The tarred parts of the footpath have undulations till it came, reassuring me the whole time as I was that are not visible to the eye and are easily an issue extremely shaken and distressed. I would like to when walking along, causing missteps. As for the thank the Dr and Yass Hospital staff and the tiling pavers, they are an extreme danger as I found wonderful ambulance drivers who transferred me to out personally. They are cracked, uneven, some the Canberra Hospital where my smashed elbow, lifted, some dropped while some are easily seen and fractured bones and dislocation were treated, and I avoided, and some are not discernible as you walk am on the road to recovery. along. The pavers on the corner of Comur St and Meehan St, the corner of the NAB are extremely Regards Esmay Armour, Bookham. Page 11 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY June 30, 2021

Online Subscriptions Available Go to www.yassvalleytimes.com.au Page 12 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY June 30, 2021 Sixty Second Swirl Wine of the Week In the micro-region of Wallaroo, located in the southern reaches of the Yass Valley, Allan and Christine Pankurst have been cranking out quality cool climate wines for over thirty years. According to their website, their wines “…remain true to our brand and reflect the true varietal characters…”. The subject of this week’s “swirl” is a great example of these truisms – the Pankhurst Marsanne 2019.

This Marsanne is medium straw colour with bright flashes from within. A swirl reveals aromas of ripe yellow fleshed peaches with a side of grapefruit citrus and a hint of apricot kernel. The palate is full and plush and the peach and citrus flavours carry through, with lovely acidity and a hint of nutty minerality that adds to the complexity.

Originally hailing from the Rhone wine region of France, the Marsanne grape variety typically makes food friendly wines, and this example is as food friendly as they come. It would go well with any richly sauced chicken dish or the Sunday roast of chicken with all the trimmings. I bought mine from the Yass Valley Information Centre, but is also available for $25 from the Pankhurst Wines cellar door or on-line here: https://pankhurstwines.com.au

Pankhurst Wines was established by Allan We have planted quite a few new exciting and Christine Pankhurst in 1986 with the first grape varieties. In addition to the Marsanne planting of Pinot Noir vines, and these vines reviewed above, visitors to the cellar door can continue to produce award winning wines taste the lovely Italian varieties Arneis and today. Sangiovese and the Spanish variety We produce high quality wines with great Tempranillo. cellaring capacity. We do this through expert viticultural and winemaking process Open for wine tastings & sales knowledge, while at the same time ensuring COVID-19 Safety Information: At our cellar environmentally friendly practices. door we have measures in place to keep you We pride ourselves on low impact viticultural safe and well. management that benefits our property, its All tastings will be seated to ensure ecosystems and most importantly, our wines. distancing guidelines are in place Remember, you can order through the Quality is the key in describing our approach website, with free delivery across the to wines marketed under the Pankhurst label. Canberra region. We make wines only from fruit from our own vineyard. We aim to produce wines with good Cellar Door cellaring potential yet smooth and easy on Taste our delicious wines and soak up the the palate at an early age. We select our fabulous views. winemakers from around the Canberra region Our Cellar Door is open on weekends and based on their specialities and we work with public holidays 10am to 5pm for seated wine them during every stage of the process to tastings. ensure our wines remain true to our brand We recommend making bookings. and reflect the true varietal characters. Right: Christine and Allan Pankhurst with their dog Abbie. The Wonder of Yass Valley Wine Clubs I’m sure many of our readers have realised One of the best reasons to be a wine club become as rare as rocking horse doodoo. we all surely deserve. the benefits of being a wine club member of member is the financial one. Many of our Cellar doors might have a special tasting one of our fantastic Yass Valley wineries. If local wineries offer their members significant area for members, providing them with a So, sign up, save, and savour! you love the delicious drops that our cool discounts on wine purchases – up to 20% in more intimate and personalised tasting climate wine region produces, and you’re not some cases. That’s surely reason enough to experience. This is a great way to showcase Cheers! Brent Lello a member of a local wine club, then you sign straight up. Wine club members can our region to friends and family who are might be missing out. receive discounts on regular deliveries of visiting. wine that are tailored to their tastes. For ex- Most of our local wineries offer some form of ample, my autumn or winter wine delivery Good wine clubs will also offer up special wine club membership. It’s a great way for usually ramps up on red wines. In contrast, wine tasting or wine dinner experiences. I producers to regularly connect with punters my spring and summer specials are primarily have been to several member-only tastings and keep engagement levels on simmer. whites. over the years where wineries pitch their Newsletters provide a canvas for producers Just ask the winery what options there are to wares against leading examples of variety or to paint a picture of their trials and tailor to your taste buds. Whether you’re style from other regions in Australia or from tribulations throughout the year. We get an visiting their cellar door or getting your wine across the globe. Such tastings are a great insight into vintage conditions, an insider’s delivered, the members discount still way to discover more about the wines you view on daily life in the winery and out in the applies. love. Wine dinners are a culinary vineyard, when a new vintage hits the streets combination of gourmet menus designed to or even the arrival of a new wine dog—all Wine clubs also offer their members special complement their wines. great stuff to keep a finger on the pulse of offers. They might give you access to wines A fantastic way to meet new wine and your favourite wineries. that are not generally available to the public, food-loving friends, or just sit back, relax and such as older vintages or wines that have soak in some of the finer things in life – that Page 13 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY June 30, 2021 Saleyards Report

Ardrossan Nurseries, Batlow sold 32 White Suffolk Ewe Lambs with AgStock for $270ph. V Lees sold 6 Hereford Steers with Nutrien Livestock for 410c/kg, av 703.3kg, $2883.67ph. Photos SELX. Prime Sheep & Lamb – 23 June 2021 $196 to $213/head, averaging 780c/kg Prime & Store Cattle – 24 June 2021 were 25c stronger with an extra order Total Yarding: 11,823 cwt. Trade merinos sold from $161 to Total Yarding: 425 operating. Medium weights reached $186/head to average 700c to 720c/kg 500c and heavy heifers made from Lamb numbers lifted and the quality cwt. Numbers remained steady and the 438c to 500c/kg. Heavy trade steers improved. Heavy lambs were again best quality was good. There was a good run lifted 25c and sold from 475c to supplied, while trade weights were The 26 to 30kg lambs were the biggest of heavy yearlings and a few lighter 500c/kg. limited. There were a few pens of light movers, up $7 to range from $198 to weaner heifers with most going to a new season trade lambs and a $247/head or 765c/kg cwt. Extra heavy feeder order. Grown steers and bullocks Grown steers and bullocks were 20c sprinkling of Merinos. The better lambs lambs reached $259/head. were in short supply and most of the dearer returning from 370c to 442c and were dearer while the lighter secondary cows were heavy weights. The market the best of the heavy heifers reached a lambs eased. Mutton numbers lifted and quality was sold to a dearer trend. top of 428c/kg. Cows were 3c to 6c mixed. Most mutton sold $6 to dearer with some of the leaner heavy Light new season trade lambs reached $10/head dearer. Medium weight ewes Weaner steers to restocker orders made weights up 10c/kg. Medium weight cows $160 with heavier weights making sold from $144 to $147, while heavy from 485c to 555c with the heifers sold from 275c to 325c and the heavy $203/head. Old light score 2 processing crossbred ewes made from $220 to making from 410c to 550c/kg. The run score 3 and 4 cows made from 305c to lambs made from $112 to $147/head. $238/head. Merinos reached a top of of weaner heifers to feed sold from 485c 325c/kg. Trade lambs weighing up to 24kg ranged $239/head. First cross ewe lambs to a to 535c/kg. Yearling steers to feed lifted from $174 to $201/head, to average restocker reached $270/head. 20c with medium weights making from Market Report: MLA's National 780c to 810c/kg cwt. The 24 to 26kg 450c to 530c and heavy steers making Livestock Reporting Service. lambs were $4 dearer, making from from 413c to 500c/kg. Feeder heifers Murrumbateman Markets

Murrumbateman Markets - Claire Kuiper of Red Elk Beverage Co from Albury-Wodonga. Imogen O'Brien and Tanya Wisheman (Allans Farm Fresh Fruit and Veggies). Kerrie and Rob Provan of Pastors Pleasures (Harden) There were undoubtedly fewer stalls, and the ing syrups and are considered a healthier alternative pickles, chutney relishes, and fruit pastes for all to weather wasn’t nearly as nice, but that didn’t stop when compared to traditional cordials. There is no enjoy. Based in Harden, they used to attend more people coming in droves to the Murrumbateman Vil- gluten in any of their products, and they endeavour markets with their products. As they’ve gotten older, lage Markets on Saturday. to use as little sugar as possible. they only go to their favourite two markets of the region, with Murrumbateman's being one of those. The alpacas were a fan favourite, whilst the jumping A regular to the markets of the Yass Valley, Allans castle received significantly less attention than Farm Fresh Fruit and Veggies were in attendance The winter markets are unlikely to provide some of usual. with their delicious fresh produce from Bowning. the picturesque scenery we saw throughout the They were represented on the day by Tanya Wishe- summer and early autumn periods. However, it is Claire Kuiper of Red Elk Beverage Co made the man and Imogen O’Brien. still the place to find some of the finest locally made journey from Albury-Wodonga and remained products and support the small businesses of re- pleased with the result of her day. Kerrie and Rob Provan of Pastors Pleasures have gional NSW and the ACT in the process. been a constant of the Murrumbateman Village Mar- Claire and Red Elk Beverage Co sell premium mix- kets since they began, bringing their delicious jams, Max O’Driscoll Page 14 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY June 30, 2021 Council responds to Murrumbateman Primary School Plans the Barton Highway and any intersection improvements with the Barton Highway ● Playground/sporting areas for students

They also agreed to emphasise the importance of community access to the school’s playground, sporting areas, and the hall outside of school hours. This was suggested in the hope of ensuring the school would be a true community asset.

Another suggestion they made was to negotiate with Crown Lands to utilise the Old Murrumbateman School block, hoping to expand the playground and sporting areas for the school.

Community response to the schools plans has been primarily positive since it was released last week. To view the plans and make a submission, head to: https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/project/40646?fbclid=IwAR1L2TM6LETr- Murrumbateman School- Artist’s impression of They agreed on the following four issues with the NAqVLXEzneMYxV6H0GUBI-jiOFJQvt18BZQaTyh5 green space. current plans: 8HK7br8. At the council meeting last Wednesday night, ● Bus pick up and set down Councillors agreed on submitting a response to the ● Safe pedestrian movements for children plans for the new Murrumbateman Primary School between the bus bay and the school site Max O’Driscoll recently put on display. ● Traffic movements to and from the site and Advice for Designing your Garden By Lisa Walmsley you are more likely to use it more frequently - if it is too Plan for growth: it's hard to imagine the sweet little far away, the area will feel isolated, and it will not get 120mm pot plant flourishing and growing into a big tree If you are designing your garden from scratch or used. Your outside dining and conversational space or shrub, so getting the spacing right is easy to get revising an existing garden, it is always a good idea to should have connectivity to the garden and house. If it wrong. Healthy plants often grow bigger than have some ideas and guidance to help you make good sits out by itself, the space will look disconnected and advised - keep that in mind when planting. design choices. lack presence, meaning you will not be drawn to it, and you will not use it. Focal point: a sculpture, garden art or interesting plant Do research: you all know about impulse buying from Structural Elements: installing hardscapes, such as creates a place for the eye to pause and the nursery. Research your plant varieties thoroughly, pergolas, pools and paving, along with trees, shrubs appreciate the surroundings. But don't overdo garden then choose wisely, especially when it comes to the and hedges, will define the structure of your garden decoration; create interest with arbours, stairs, walls bones (foundation plants), trees and shrubs that will and provides a 'stage' to show off other plants, winter and plants. last for many years. Don't just 'google' plants, as the interest and perennials. information is often misleading and wrong. Go to your Style combinations: Formal plants and relaxed plants Repetition works: Repeating plants throughout the local favourite nursery and pick the horticulturists combine very well. Don't be frightened to mix up your garden really works - creating a visual rhythm. brains; they will let you know what works and what plant styles; both have a place in the same garden. Repetition creates cohesion and pulls the garden all doesn't. Use strong lines or lustrous curves to define spaces together even when areas are separate. and soften with plants. Lawn: Apart from the obvious, lawn provides a pause Include layers: ground, middle and upper story Planting for all seasons: this is something most in your garden, a space to catch your breath visually or planting, mirrors nature and is easy on the eye. Once people want, but it's often hard to create. If you to lie and watch the clouds blow by. Lawns are cool you have your trees and shrubs, you can fill gaps in the remember that the colour in your garden can come in and inviting and, in my mind, essential in every garden. lower story with grasses and pretty perennials. the form of flowers, berries, bark, foliage, fragrance, Ultimately, a garden should be one that you want to Outdoor space: every garden should have a spot to sit form and structure, it's easier to spread the interest be in. If you don't use it, you won't love it. With this outside. This may mean you need to build walls or throughout the year. Select plants that continue to knowledge, add plants and things you love and take dense planting to prevent wind, provide shade and provide an attractive shape before and after flowering away things you don't love. It should not only look shelter. One of the best ways to enjoy your garden is to and during winter. great, but your garden should also feel great to be in. sit in it. Design the space close to your house where

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Wed closed from 1:00 - 2:00 and closed from 2:00 - 3:00 on Wed for staff meetings. Page 15 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY June 30, 2021 Brahmans Hold Out Raiders CRRL Covid Update The Canberra Region Rugby League situation with outbreaks there may be (CRRL) has been monitoring the little notice of a change of changing situation around the COVID circumstance and again we ask for outbreak and lockdown in the Greater your understanding if this is the Sydney Region. situation.

Our overriding concern is the safety of Please find below the link from our players and supporters. NSWRL that the CRRL received and it We will follow the prevailing medical also notes the need for ACT COVID advice. advice to also be assessed. https://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2021/ As things currently stand there is no 06/24/covid-safety-and-keeping-up-to- impact on the NSW regional areas date/ and the ACT that the CRRL administers in relation to rugby Thank you in advance for your league. assistance and allowing the CRRL to collect the advice, assess it and The situation is very fluid and there communicate to you. are likely to be changes in the medical advice or staging requirements. We will keep you informed as The CRRL will continue to liaise with information comes to hand. the ACT Chief Health Officer, ACT Sport & Recreation, NSW Health and Ideally, we would like to stage all Lloyd Lucas returns the ball for cancelled due to ground closures with the NSW Rugby League and adjust matches this coming weekend Binalong. the ACT Government impacting the our operations to comply with what (weather permitting) but we will not The Binalong Brahmans remain in 3rd comp through their willingness to that prevailing advice will be. compromise anyone’s safety and position on the George Tooke Shield close ACT ovals when bush ovals comply with all health advice. ladder after defeating the Boomanulla remain open. As the CRRL, in all its competitions, Raiders at The Binalong Rec Ground operates across borders this does add Please Stay Safe everyone. on Saturday. The Brahmans were too The North Canberra Bears defeated a layer of complexity when providing Mark Vergano, General Manager strong, finishing the match with a 16-6 the Boorowa Rover 22-10 in a close advice or managing the competitions. CRRL scoreline. one, while Harden scored in the last We ask all our supporters for patience Club President Ben Spencer is minute to cause a draw with a kick to when there are new requirements or Editor’s Note happy with how the side is shaping up go on the bell. Nick Bush stepped up advice as the CRRL staff has to The Yass Valley Times will be this year with their only two losses and slotted the conversion to see assess all the implications and often monitoring the situation and will coming in the first and second rounds Harden take the win 18-16 against across multiple jurisdictions. provide online updates if matches are against Harden and Coota. their old foe. cancelled between now and the He said, “The game was played in I also note that due to the fluid weekend via our Facebook page. good spirits, it was pretty close until Cootamundra Bulldogs showed the second half where we ran in a their class against a struggling couple of tries and came away with it. Burrangong side overcoming the They were definitely solid.” Bears at Cranfields Oval with a huge Lane Gaudie and Lachie Cheney 82-6 scoreline. stood out for Binalong while Dylan Arabin kicked two goals in the win. This weekend will see Burrangong at Ben said, “ It puts us in outright 3rd home to Crookwell. Boomanulla take and we are playing for 2nd against the on Boorowa, Bungendore will host UC North Canberra Bears this weekend. Stars while the Coota Bulldogs will We are are really close crew. We had take on Harden at Les Boyd Oval a Friday night training session off and Fisher Park, in the first time the two had a team dinner in Canberra instead sides have met in over 15 years. The and we had 18 players turn up, we are last time was when they were wrapped with that.” opponents in a very different looking Group 9 competition. The UC v Crookwell games were Sports Wrap After minimal sport in the Yass Valley Ainslie Tricolours at 12:00 pm at Alan last week due to the floods, the hope Ray Oval. is that the covid-19 outbreak will not impact this week's fixtures. At the Redbacks, the State League Two Mens and Reserves sides will The Yass Magpies First Grade and play the UC Stars at UC Oval on Reserve sides have the bye this week, Saturday. The Reserves will start at and the Ladies KFS side will take on 1:00 pm, and the Seniors will follow at the Boomanulla Raiders at 11:45 am 3:00 pm. The State League Women's at Gunning Showground. The Under Division Four and Six sides will head 19’s will play the Queanbeyan Blues to UC Oval on Sunday. The Division at 10:30 am at NSWRL HQ Bruce. Six side will play Belnorth FC at 10:00 am, and the Division Four will The Yass Rams will head to play the UC Stars at 2:00 pm. Braidwood to play the Redbacks at 2:30 pm, and the Yass Ewes will face If you are planning on attending any of the Jindabyne Miss Piggies at 12:15 our local sport this week, be aware pm at Victoria Park. that the hosting clubs will closely monitor behaviour to ensure it is in line In AFL, the Yass Roos have a home with current Covid guidelines. game starting at 2:00 pm against the top of the table ANU. The Max O’Driscoll Murrumbateman Eagles will play the Page 16 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY June 30, 2021 Yass Valley Times 4 Medals for Leita Neuhaus in Tenpin Bowling Championships At her first National Disability to get up at 6:00 and to leave thoroughly enjoying the time Championships for tenpin by 7 and get into Belconnen away with her friends. bowling, Yass’ Leita Neuhaus to bowl,” said her mum Cath returned with four medals to Neuhaus. Other bowlers from Yass who show for her efforts. travelled with the Wizards “That to me tells me her were Allison Puckett, who This year, the championships dedication to the sport, she averaged 120, Melissa were in Brisbane, with Leita really loves it,” she said. Thurlow, who averaged 102, joining her teammates at the and Natasha Wilson, who ACT Wizards for a 13-day In 2020, Leita could not averaged 134 and received a trip. attend many of the weekend gold medal in B Grade bowling activities, and the doubles alongside partner Leita had bowled socially in National Championships were Michael Rands. the past and always enjoyed cancelled due to Covid. As a As well as bowling nearly the sport, but her sparking result, this was her first major every day, the Wizards interest became a full-fledged tournament and the longest attended Outback passion after joining a weekly time she has ever spent away Spectacular, Australia Zoo, a league in Belconnen. from her family. luncheon cruise on the river and a celebration dinner “She used to do it socially Leita participated in women’s organised by the host bowling through Valmar (Disability singles, women’s doubles, league. Services) and then we mixed doubles and mixed managed to get her into the triples, receiving a top-three Next year's event will be in Saturday league probably 18 finish and a medal in all four Melbourne, with many of the months ago and really events. 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$2.20 ea $3.50 $11 $2.10 $1.50 ea ea ea SAVE $2.30 per kg $3 ea SAVE $2 SAVE $1.50 3kg PACK SAVE 75c Streets Golden Gaytime Your Bakery Croissants 3-4 Pack Sara Lee Bavarian or Biozet Attack Laundry Liquid 2 Short Cut Bacon Gatorade Ice Creams 4 Pack Cheesecake 360-410g Litre or Powder Selected Varieties Selected Varieties 600mL Selected Varieties Selected Varieties $3 ea $1.11 per 100g $1.80 $2 ea ea $4.25 SAVE $3.25 ea $9 ea $11 SAVE $1.70 SAVE $4.25 per kg SAVE $11