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Published Tuesdays and Fridays PRICE (inc. G.S.T.) $2 PP331336/0000 1 Friday, September 3, 2021 For the Shire of Buloke, and the districts of Birchip, Charlton, Donald, St. Arnaud, Watchem and Wycheproof Kaye’s Clan Rides to Pony Club Success Granny Kaye had a big tick off her bucket list when her grandchildren won the Midland Zone Horse Trials shield with a team of “Riverview” horses. Charlton Pony Club cross country and show Kaye, which is recognized looked amazing, thanks to jumping. with Life Memberships from the dedication of many vol- Kaye originally started Charlton Pony Club, The unteers who made the Zone her love of Pony Club as a Midland Zone, and Pony Shield, a club teams compe- member of Bendigo Pony Club Victoria. tition, a wonderful day for Club in 1961, travelling from all. her farm in Charlton. Kian Blanchard, riding A proud moment and his- She was a foundation Ace in grade 1, Riverview tory was made when Kaye member of Donald Pony Rosie in grade 2, Riverview Blanchard’s grand children, Club when it started in Django in grade 4, and Kian Blanchard and Abby 1960s. Riverview Pieman in grade 5 Pollock, rode horses bred by Her children started in with his cousin Abby Pollock their grandmother Kaye, and Donald Pony Club, and then riding Riverview Monica in trained by her son, Tony were foundation members of grade 6, won the prestigious Blanchard, in the Horse Tri- Charlton Pony Club when it Zone Shield by the narrowest als. started in 1976. of margins, 1 point, over Horse Trials is a multi It’s been a lifetime of ded- Bealiba Pony Club. discipline event of dressage, ication to Pony Club from • Continued on page 2. • Left to right, Kian Blanchard, Abby Pollock and Kaye Blanchard. Grants for Local Government

Local governments in Mallee have received their first 2021-’22 quarterly • Hindmarsh Shire Council Hogan, said a total of $2.7 bil- Employment payment through the Federal Government’s Financial Assistance Grant $623,986. lion in untied Federal funding “Across the nation, local program. • Horsham Rural City was allocated for local gov- governments employ around Council $826,922. ernments in 2021–22. 194,000 people and deliver a Twelve Mallee councils according to their own local services and infrastructure wide range of services in the • Loddon Shire Council “The Federal Government have been paid $11,277,565 priorities. projects that they do so well.” cities, regional towns and re- $1,202,526. prepaid around half of the al- in the first of four quarterly Councils in Mallee will re- mote areas of Australia. This “Local governments are • Northern Grampians located funding in June 2021; payments, out of a total ceive the following quarterly support will continue to bol- vital to building safer and Shire Council $1,063,945. the remainder will be paid $45,110,277 allocated to payment: ster Australia’s economic re- stronger communities,” Dr. • Pyrenees Shire Council through these quarterly pay- them. This is on top of early covery.” Webster said. Twelve Councils $721,271. ments across the year,” Mr allocations made in June Since 1974–75, the Aus- • Mildura Rural City • Swan Hill Rural City Hogan said. which totalled $44,565,310. “They are an important de- Council $2,166,838. tralian Government has pro- Together, Mallee councils will livery partner for the Federal Council $936,277 “We know the early pay- vided local governments with share in almost $90 million in Government’s economic stim- • Buloke Shire Council • West Wimmera Shire almost $60 billion in untied $894,601. ment is a valued support to assistance through 2021-’22. ulus packages and play a crit- Council $827,202. councils, particularly in re- funding through the Financial Federal Member for Mallee, ical role in our response to the • Central Goldfields Shire • Yarriambiack Shire gions that have faced the Assistance Grants program. Anne Webster, said the fund- COVID-19 pandemic. These Council $537,270. Council $731,099. combined impacts of bush- For more information, visit ing is untied, allowing coun- payments will allow councils • Gannawarra Shire Coun- Assistant Minister for fire, drought, floods and https://www.regional.gov.au/l cils to spend the grant to continue delivery the vital cil $745,628. Local Government, Kevin COVID-19.” ocal/assistance/index.aspx Students Care for “Birchip Cares” Car Thirty-seven Birchip P-12 students have accessed the “Birchip Cares” car to help them gain essential driving skills through the L2P Learner Driver Mentor program since the in- ception of “Birchip Cares” in July, 2015. Since the program com- of “Birchip Cares”, for the menced on July 28, 2015, L2P program, and as a the program has come along means of community trans- in leaps and bounds under port for local residents who the guidance of Peter Au- have no other way of access- risch (Buloke Loddon L2P ing specialist medical ap- co-ordinator), Jacinta Con- pointments. nelly (L2P co-ordinator Birchip P-12 School), Janet Currently the Birchip P- Ingle, Brooke Morris and 12 School has five students Kristy Knights. participating in the program, The “Birchip Cares’’ car and a number of volunteers is donated by O’Connor’s, who are doing a great job and the drivers who support giving up their time to sup- the program are all volun- port the Birchip P-12 school teers, which has been inte- students gain the hours they • L2P student Mark Darby giving back to the community by washing the Community Cares Car. gral to the long term success • Continued on page 2. A leading provider of operations staff (Pro- The Job Situation grammed) is aiming at 3,000 workers. "Grey nomads", in Agriculture university students, and rural residents are key targets for the grains industry shortfall caused by the virus-in- Much has been written about the shortage of workers FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 duced cutting of international travel. The firm is look- to look after the seasonal requirements of Australian ing to fill roles from grain sampling to grain handling, agriculture. to arrive in Australia for the rest of the year. This is due weighbridge operating, customer service, and assisting The federal government in June announced its new to concerns with local coronavirus outbreaks, estimated as plant operators. worker visa for the UK and ten ASEAN countries. But, to see a loss of 500 shearers for crutching season. while the support for a dedicated agricultural visa is ap- Victoria has re-opened its borders to Pacific Island As an example, the Queensland-based Stokes preciated, there is disappointment that the 88-day re- workers in February this year, committing initially to couple worked last year in the Buloke shire town of quirement for British backpackers to work on farms is bringing in 1,500 via quarantine in Tasmania. The plan Charlton, she in management and her husband as a seen as traded away as part of the UK free trade agree- is for 1,500 Pacific Island seasonal workers to enter tradesman. They decided they wanted a change, and ment. The new agricultural visa is not due to operate by October. Agriculture Victoria said the Department this was a way of getting it. until late September. Both British and European back- is continuing to work closely with the Tasmanian and packers are crucial for short-term work. Commonwealth governments to secure a quarantine The Australian Meat Industry Council has ex- Before the COVID-19 virus struck, international pathway. plained that, due to the improved season, there were workers made up nearly 50% of the casual and contract unlikely to be workers available to handle the expected Despite this, there is a potential for farmers to be increase in stock needing to be processed. workforce engaged on farms. short-staffed in planning for the harvest in summer. The expectation is of a shortage of as many as A bottleneck became apparent last year in truck We have not even mentioned horticulture and the 24,000 workers by early next year. The latest of many driver shortages at the farm end. GrainCorp is reported fruit picking side. There are jobs in all aspects of agri- problems is that no New Zealand shearers are expected to have started its hunt for 3,300 harvest casuals. culture. Any takers, to help with an industry need ?

Poet’s Corner: The Australian Slanguage The Difference a Week Makes (By W. T. Goodge) ‘Tis the everyday Australian North West Victoria has significantly improved its rate of vaccination against COVID-19. Has a language of his own, Has a language, or a slanguage, Last week, the weekly vac- 70 per cent vaccination target Yarriambiack is in the top “I know there’s still Which can simply stand alone. cination rate suggested that five days ahead of schedule, ten,” Ms Cupper said. lengthy queues and vaccina- And a "dickon pitch to kid us" the wider region would have and we could reach 80 per “Targets are being met as tion obstacles in our area, but Is a synonym for "lie", 70 per cent of its population cent six days ahead of sched- we speak, as today marks the I’d encourage people to seek And to "nark it" means to stop it, aged 16 and over fully vacci- ule. day 60 per cent of people in And to "nit it" means to fly. nated by October 21, and 80 out available bookings, and “Shaving close to a week North West Victoria have re- per cent would be fully vacci- join in the effort.” off of our timelines is no easy ceived their first vaccine. And a bosom friend's a "cobber," nated by November 6. task, so I’d like to thank And a horse a "prad" or "moke," Now, with an improved While a casual acquaintance everyone who came forward weekly vaccination rate, in the last seven days. Is a "joker" or a "bloke." North West Victoria is slated Students Care for And his lady-love's his "donah" to reach 70 per cent double- The Federal Health De- Or his "clinah" or his "tart" dose vaccination by October partment has now also re- Or his "little bit o' muslin," 16, and 80 per cent double- leased data breaking down “Birchip Cares” Car As it used to be his "bart." dose vaccination by October vaccination rates by Local • Continued from page 1. Jacinta Connelly, Coordina- 31. Government Area. And his naming of the coinage need to obtain their P-plates tor of the program. Is a mystery to some, Positive Sign Leading by Example in the future. “I encourage all parents to With his "quid" and "half-a-caser" Member for Mildura Ali Leading the way in the The students currently in- drive with their children while And his "deener" and his "scrum". Cupper said the improved rate Mildura electorate are Buloke volved in the L2P program they are learning, as much as And a "tin-back" is a party of uptake is a positive sign. and Yarriambiack Shires, are really enjoying their time possible, because not only is Who's remarkable for luck, “The jump in our weekly while the more population behind the wheel, and the it a great way to spend time And his food is called his "tucker" vaccination rate means that if dense Swan Hill and Mildura school has received only pos- together, it is also helping Or his "panem" or his "chuck". we maintain this pace, we Rural City Councils are in itive feedback from them, and your child learn an important could meet our targets earlier pursuit. is very keen to see the pro- life skill.” A policeman is a "johnny" than we expect,” Ms Cupper gram continue at the school. Or a "copman" or a "trap", “Buloke Shire and Yarri- Anyone that would like to said on Tuesday. “It is fantastic to see our And a thing obtained on credit ambiack are leading by become an L2P mentor can students improving each Is invariably "strap". “Because more people example. Buloke has the contact Jacinta at the school week and their enthusiasm A conviction"s known as "trouble", have rolled up their sleeves, second highest vaccination on 54 922 287 or on 0428 922 towards the program,” said And a gaol is called a "jug", we could effectively reach our rates across the State, and 309. And a sharper is a "spieler" And a simpleton's a "tug".

If he hits a man in fighting Kaye’s Clan Rides to Pony Club Success That is what he calls a "plug", • Continued from page 1. If he borrows money from you He will say he "bit your lug." Charlton Pony Club’s “A” And to "shake it" is to steal it, team of Imogen Stewart, And to "strike it" is to beg; Kian Blanchard, Annie Olive, And a jest is "poking borac", Maggie Riley and Abby Pol- And a jester "pulls your leg". lock finished fifth. The Midland Zone had 12 Things are "cronk" when they go wrongly club teams entered and the In the language of the "push", event was at capacity with But when things go as he wants 'em 110 riders. People travelled He declares it is "all cush". from all over Victoria, as far When he's bright he's got a "napper", as Mildura, to be able to get a And he's "ratty" when he's daft, competition in during these And when looking for employment uncertain times. He is "out o' blooming graft". The picturesque Charlton And his clothes he calls his "clobber" Pony club, with its cross Or his "togs", but what of that country course meandering When a "castor" or a "kady" around the Avoca River, Is the name he gives his hat! looked magnificent and pro- And our undiluted English vided some challenges to test Is a fad to which we cling, out riders and their horses. But the great Australian slanguage Pony Club is a family Is a truly awful thing! event. Without the dedication of many parents, past mem- bers and community support, would not happen.

Enjoyment & Employment — • Standing, left to right, Have Both, Shop in Your Imogen Stewart, Kian Blan- Own Town! chard, Annie Olive, Maggie Riley, Abby Pollock. Front: Amalie Blanchard. PAGE 2 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, September 3, 2021. Slowing the Spread, and Keeping Our State Safe (From the Office of the Victorian Premier, Wednesday, September 1) All Victorians are encour- available now. Make a book- aged where possible to book ing to get vaccinated.” Over the past 72 hours, the advice from our public health team has their vaccination appointment From Minister for Health been that we still had a promising chance to bring this under control and to by visiting portal.cvms.vic. Martin Foley: “There’s a mil- bring cases down. gov.au or by phoning the lion things that we miss about Coronavirus hotline on 1800 life before the pandemic and a We were charting our way exercise, and getting vacci- workforce will also be able to 675 398. million things we’re looking out of this outbreak with easing nated. Other restrictions – in- increase to 50 per cent when forward to doing again once at thresholds of lower cases. cluding mask wearing – will 90 per cent of their workers Premier’s Message we’re through this outbreak – Last night, with cases al- stay the same. have received at least one vac- “This is not where we each of those is a reason to get ready in triple figures, too However, from 11.59 p.m. cine dose, subject to epidemi- vaccinated.” wanted to be as a community, • Daniel Andrews many mystery cases and too on Thursday, September 2, ology at the time. Up to five but we need to keep cases low many people infectious out in playgrounds will re-open – staff will be able to work on- so we can get more people As at September 2: the community, that advice with strict rules to keep every- site at entertainment venues to vaccinated,” said the Premier, • 57.2% of Victorians 16 State-wide, 5,039,494 doses changed. one safe. Playgrounds will be broadcast performances. Daniel Andrews. years and over had received at of Covid vaccine had been ad- With the number of posi- for children under 12, with While these restrictions are “So my message is: if you least 1 dose. ministered since the first vac- tive cases this high, the speed only one parent or carer, and implemented state-wide for are over 18 and you want to • 35.4% of Victorians 16 cination on February 23, 2021, at which this Delta variant is adults should not remove their now, we will review the epi- keep you and your family safe, years and over had received including 105,018 in the pre- spreading and so many Victo- masks to eat or drink. Play- demiological conditions and don’t wait. AstraZenca is their second dose vious 24 hours. rians still to be vaccinated, our grounds will also have QR subject to public health advice, Chief Health Officer advises it codes for checking in. we will consider easing parts is unlikely we will be able to In-home care – like baby- of regional Victoria next week. bring our case numbers down. sitters – will also be expanded Birchip Historical Health Advice to school aged children but Year 12 Exams Throughout this pandemic only if both parents are autho- To ensure our senior we’ve always followed the rised workers. students sitting Year 12 exams health advice. Today is no dif- When 70 per cent of Vic - have certainty and are ready Society Inc. Report ferent. torians have had at least one for exams, from Tuesday, By Maureen Donnellon, Secretary Due to the ongoing level of vaccine dose we will look to September 7 until Friday, community transmission and ease restrictions a little further. September 17, we will put in Our 2021 A.G.M. was held on August 11, 2021, after having to miss the the continued number of un- At that point, the 5km place a priority vaccination one for 2020. linked cases popping up across radius will expand to 10km – program. the state, Victoria’s lockdown so exercise and shopping can As part of this program, References regarding each many more can see the won- various branches within each will be extended. take place up to 10 kilometres Year 12 students will be given missed meeting were put in derful collection of items we family. These can really only Victorians cannot afford to from your home. If there’s no priority booking access at our the Minute Book so that his- look after. successfully be done by fam- open up and let this virus run shops in your 10 kilometre state-run clinics, as will their torians in future years will We have lots of projects in ilies or close friends. There is free — our hospital system radius, you’ll be able to travel teachers and examiners. know that meetings were not the pipeline, such as improved constant dusting and vacuum- would be overrun, our front- to the ones closest to you. Students and teachers will just skipped, but unable to be and new signage for our town ing, changing of displays, line staff would be placed Exercise need to book an appointment, held because of Covid-19 points of interest, name naming of photos received under too much pressure and, Victorians will be able to as walk ups are not available lockdown. plaques on former school, hall and information on all the quite simply, people would exercise for an extra hour, for as part of this blitz. All office bearers were re- and church sites, and collating houses in town and their die. We need to continue to up to three hours per day. Out- Students and teachers will turned for another year, with a list of family monuments owners and dwellers, to men- slow the spread of the virus door personal training will be be able to book one of these Warren King being re-elected and memorials, many of tion a few, further work on the until more of us are vacci- allowed, with up to two people priority appointments from as President, Dorothy Reid which are unknown and on grounds and building such as nated. plus the trainer. Outdoor com- Monday, September 6. The vice president, Maureen Don- country roads, at the edge of the shepherd’s hut and in- This is why Victoria’s munal gym equipment and Department of Health and the nellon secretary, Elaine Mc- properties and known only to stalling of the former State Chief Health Officer has de- skateparks will reopen. Department of Education will Callum treasurer and the families they are placed to Rivers’ channel ditchers at clared that almost all of the Private inspections of un- work directly with schools, archivist, and Betty Connelly, respect. Taylor Park. We would love to current lockdown restrictions occupied premises for a new and students and parents will Pat Colbert, Helen Barber and We also hope to be able to have your help, not necessar- will remain in place until 70 purchase or end of lease will receive the advice on how to Barb Bolden are committee work with school students ily at meetings each month, per cent of Victorians have be permitted but only one arrange a booking through members. again in 2022. but just at the occasional had at least one dose of vac- household may attend at a their schools. Although times had been working bee, or becoming a cine. This is estimated to be time, with the agent staying difficult for meetings, and Urgent Need member for $20 a year to help around September 23. outdoors during the inspec- National Plan visits curtailed except for Our biggest and most ur- our work along. Five Reasons tion. As we reach the national cleaning, checking silver fish gent need is more members. Please let us see old docu- Until then there will still be For more information, call cabinet threshold of 70 per and mouse traps, members There are plenty of tasks to be ments and artefacts before only five reasons to leave the coronavirus hotline on cent and 80 per cent of people had actually had a very busy done. Cataloguing of items is binning them. What seems home: shopping for food and 1800 675 398 or visit coron- double dose vaccinated in Vic- two years with so much re- time consuming. We have like old junk to you may just supplies, authorised work and avirus.vic.gov.au. toria, we will ease more re- search and donations of arte- many filing cabinets of family be treasure to us or the sur- study, care and caregiving, Victoria’s construction strictions at set intervals, as facts and information from newspaper cuttings which are rounding historical societies part of the National Plan to “locked down” people who sorted into families, but need and museums with which we transition Australia’s National had begun to do family re- to be re-defined into the also work too. COVID-19 Response. search and clean out cup- “Times” Crossword Getting vaccinated has boards and sheds. never been more important – it An accompanying article QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7990 is well and truly our way out gives a much broader picture of this pandemic. Nearly three of the work undertaken and weeks ago we announced a projects to do. goal to administer 1 million doses in five weeks, and so far, Highlights we’ve delivered just under Highlights since Covid 500,000 doses. shutdown in March 2020 have If you’re yet to be vacci- been receiving $500 from • bring you nated, please book your ap- the Commonwealth Bank, pointment today – either in the and a shire grant for $1500, state system, or in your gen- enabling a new computer to eral practice or local phar- be ordered, which will be in- macy. valuable for further research. If have any questions or We had hoped to be able to concerns you can talk to a GP, also install the internet, but pharmacist or to a senior and without visitors allowed due experienced immuniser at our to Covid restrictions, and the state-run sites. surrounds being unsafe due to The best vaccine is the vac- streetscape work, our funds ACROSS DOWN cine you can get today – while have been stagnant except for 6. Clergyman (10) 1. Complain (6) we’re limited on Pfizer ap- the sale of some local history 8. Way out (4) 2. Disease (7) 9. Tug (4) 3. Centre (6) pointments because of supply, books, and the donation and 10. Lament (5) 4. Rush (6) there are 72,745 Astra Zeneca grant. 11. Uninteresting (4) 5. Velocity (5) appointments available across The internet will be left on 12. Dog (9) 7. Meadow (5) 16. Abnormal (9) 13. Vehicle (3) Victoria over the next three our list for the future. 20. Mock (4) 14. Bird (7) weeks. Open Days 22. Bar (5) 15. Map (5) Astra Zeneca is a safe and 23. Sour (4) 17. Carp (6) We look forward to some 24. Boast (4) 18. Writer (6) effective vaccine – and if open days when the weather 25. Colour (10) 19. Sudden (6) that’s what’s available, then improves and Covid releases • Solution next21 issue. P (5) that’s what you should get. its clutches on us all, so that “The Buloke Times”, Friday, September 3, 2021 — PAGE 3 “Times” Classifieds Phone Donald 5497 1222, Birchip 5492 2735 Deadlines:— SOLICITOR Tuesday’s Issue: Classified advertisements (single column), 10 a.m. Monday. Display advertisements 25 Racecourse Rd., Donald 116 Napier Street, (2 or more columns), 3 p.m. Friday prior. Friday’s Issue: Classified advertisements (single column), 10 a.m. Thursday. Now offering my St. Arnaud Display advertisements (2 or more columns), 3 p.m. Wednesday prior. valued customers Experienced practical Digitally Printed advice in plain English Appointments also DEATH DEATH DEATH DONALD GOLF AND Signs available in Charlton, DUNSTAN (Howard).– DUNSTAN (Howard).– DUNSTAN (Howard).– BOWLS CLUB - Gold Leaf - Safety Signs Donald and Wycheproof - Truck Doors - Lots More June Lorraine June Lorraine June Lorraine Golf A.G.M. Ph. 5495 2595 Passed away peacefully Passed peacefully Passed peacefully on Phone 5497 1624; All members please note Mob. 0409 959 046 [email protected] in Donald in Donald on August 31, 2021. Wed., September 22 on August 31, 2021. August 31, 2021. Much loved mum of Michelle 7 p.m. at CLUBHOUSE Aged 88 years. Aged 88 years. & mother-in-law of Andrew. followed by general Loved wife of Bryan (dec.) Loving mother of Fiona, Special Nana to Zack & meeting. MAKE YOUR FARM SALE CHEAPER and much loved mother and and mother-in-law of Lawrie Georgia, Jordy & Chloe, ––––––––––––––––––––––– mother-in-law of Fiona & Elms. Devoted nanna of Tyler & Molly and Blair. Lawrie Elms; Glenn and Brianna, Allira and Sam, THANK YOU WANTED TO BUY Christine; Michelle and and Frazer and Holly. A mother’s love is uncon- A huge thank-you to every- Small acreage near Donald (25-30kms), with Andrew May. Treasured Great-nanna of Grace and ditional and we are so one who sent cards and house and shedding (20 to 100 acres). Carpenter nanna of Brianna, Allira, Maggie. grateful that you were messages of congratulations with farming background and renovating is not an such a huge part of our issue. Non arrable, no problem. Frazer; Nathan, Sam; Zack, Thank-you Mum for a on my 100th birthday Jordan, Tyler, Blair and lives. We will cherish the anniversary on August 26. All subdivision costs paid by purchaser. lifetime of cherished mem- wonderful memories, love great-nanna of Grace and ories, your love, encour- I am sorry that I can’t Personal connections to Donald with many friends there. Maggie. & support you have given respond personally to you agement, and never ending us all over the years. $250,000 to $300,000 price range. Re-united with Dad. support. all. Also a big thank-you to Phone Graham 0421 542 044 Rest easy now Mum, staff and residents of the A private funeral will be Fly high Mum, as you re-unite with Dad. Johnson Goodwin Hostel held, www.lifelived.com.au Dad is waiting. for the recognition of the for condolences. – xxx occasion. I am so lucky to DUNSTAN WOOL KELL FUNERALS DUNSTAN.– live in such a caring and ST. ARNAUD 5495 1043 June Lorraine DUNSTAN.– June friendly environment. NFDA EST. 1860 Passed peacefully on Much loved sister of Woolgrowers, for ––––––––––––––––––––– August 31, 2021. – Hilda Fraser Gordon & Ron (both dec.), ––––––––––––––––––––– Much loved mother of Brian and Sue. Sister-in- • PROMPT CLIP VALUATIONS law of Denis, Lorraine & Glenn, mother-in-law of • COMPETITIVE PRICES Christine. Robyn. Cherised grandmother of A lifetime of memories. • PAYMENT ON WEIGHING Nathan and Sam. Will be sadly missed. Phone Donald 5497 1003 0488 197 032 Memory drifts to a.h. Glenn Dunstan 5497 1815; mob. 0427 971 004 ■ scenes long past. Permanent skip bins AT DONALD: Every Friday at the Wool Store, Time rolls on, An advert. in ■ Short term skip bins Hammill Street, all day. DONALD COMMUNITY but memories last. “The Buloke Times” ■ Portable toilets Sunshine passes, PRECINCT can cost as little ■ Water trucks Committee of Management shadows fall. as $10, ■ Loves remembrance Light towers Looking for a outlasts all. and up to 5,000 ■ Generators readers will see it. ■ CASUAL CLEANER Always in our hearts. Temporary Fencing ■ Tilt tray transport At the Sports Precinct. ■ 8 – 10 hours per week. Ditch witch trencher Hours vary based on requirements. [email protected] Position description www.bulokehire.com.au available on request. Send resume to either of the below by TH Wednesday Sept 8, 2021 POSTPONED5 BIRTHDAY until EVENT our Email: th birthdayJOIN US AND in HEAR 2022 FROM [email protected] 6 ADAM MCNICOL, AUTHOR OF P.O. 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Phone: 5497 1222 The Buloke Times of ychepro Email: and W atchem [email protected] buloketim admin@ nald, St. Arnaud, W Friday, Septemberarlton, Do3, 2021 irchip, Ch Published Tuesdays and Fridays the districts of B PP331336/0000 1 loke, and e Shire of Bu For th Kaye’s Clan Rides to ren • andchild Concrete b ” B eing poured hen her gr iverview usiness and for the foo cket list w of “R Learning C tpath in Cu er bu a team entre office mming Ave Pony Clubig tick off h Successith . nue, in fron ad a b ls shield w t of the Birc aye h Tria hip • D Granny K one Horse aniel Ryan land Z No Stopping Streetscapeagg completing Progress e Mid Kaye, which isberships recognized from regate con the third sta won th em crete. ge of wash with Life M ing down th orses. cross country and show For many years, past and present Birchip e concrete to h lub Charlton Pony Club, The expose the jumping. Midland Zone, and Pony Community Forum members have been advocating Charlton Pony C aye originally started K Club Victoria. for safety works and beautification of Cumming looked amazing, thanks to her love of Pony Club as a Avenue, and whilst it seems like the project has the dedication of many vol- ember of Bendigo Pony Kian Blanchard, riding ho made the Zone m taken a long time to come to fruition, progress unteers w s compe- Club in 1961, travelling from Ace in grade 1, Riverview in Charlton. Shield, a clubonderful team day for her farm Rosie in grade 2, Riverview was very evident this week with the re-establish- tition, a w She was a foundation ment of the footpath in the main shopping Django in Pieman grade in4, grade and 5 all. oment and his- member of Donald Pony Riverview precinct in Cumming Avenue. A proud m Club when it started in with his cousin Abby onicaPollock in tory was made when Kaye 1960s. riding Riverview M This project initially in- Blanchard’s grand children, Her children started in cluded works valued at lanchard and Abby lub, and then grade 6, won the prestigious the work is due to commence Kian B Donald Pony C embers of Zone Shield by the narrowest $283,000, and then grew to on September 27, which will argins, 1 point, over $2,200,000, but now with the Pollock, rodeother horses Kaye, bred and by were foundation mlub when it of m • Left to right, Kian Blanchard, Abby Pollock and Kaye Blanchard. have a big impact on the visual their grandm Charlton Pony C Bealiba Pony Club. additional works required to appeal and transformation of trained by her son, Tony upgrade existing infrastructure started in 1976. e of ded- • Continued on page 2. the project. Blanchard, in the Horse Tri- It’s been a lifetim thatt was found to be outdated ulti lub from ploymen als. ication to Pony C Em or non-existent, the project has Horse Trials is a m become much bigger than The alfresco outdoor dining “Across the nation,ploy around local areas will be installed soon, discipline event of dressage, Hogan, said a total of $2.7 bil- anyone could have foreseen. ouncil governments em along with the final signage to lion in untied Federal funding • Hindmarsh Shire C 194,000 people and deliver a ensure the safer traffic flow of was allocated for local gov- wide range of servicesnsFunding and in there- has been provided $623,986. ents in 2021–22. Cumming Avenue and more Rural City ernm cities, regional towby the Buloke Shire Council accessible car parking. • Horsham “The Federal Government mote areas of Australia.and Victorian This Labor Govern- Grants for LocalCouncil $826,922.Government support will continuement, with toic bol- there- extended scope • Loddon Shire Council prepaid around half of the al- of works, stretching from the This is a transformational located funding in illJune be 2021; paid ster Australia’s econom project for the Birchip com- Local governments in Mallee have received their first 2021-’22 quarterly $1,202,526. pians “five-w services and infrastructure the remainder w covery.” ays” intersection munity that will have long • Northern Gram r Since 1974–75,to Morrison the Aus- Street. thro u gh payment through the Federal Government’s Financialprojects Assistance that they alleedo Grantso will well.” re- through these quarterly pay- lasting impacts on livability, according to their own local Councils in M Shire Council $1,063,945. ents across the year,” M tralian Government has pro- tou program. m rism and the local eco allee councils priorities. ceive the following quarterly • Pyrenees Shire Council Hogan said. vided local governmentsSeven hundred with metres of nomy. Twelve M ity ost $60stormwater billion in drainageuntied and 1460 payment: ncils $721,271. alm • D a “Local governments are ou “We know the early pay- metres of curb and channel Existing Native Remnantniel Ryan, fro Vegetation: have been paid $11,277,565 Twelve C • Swan Hill Rural C funding through the Financial m Damian C vital to buildingmunities,” safer andDr. have been installed, 43 Telstra ameron Co in the first of four quarterly ildura Rural City Council $936,277 ment is a valued support to Assistance Grants program. ncrete, levellin payments, out of a total stronger com • M mera Shire councils, particularly in re- For morepits information, have been replaced,visit and g the aggreg ebster said. • West Wim ate concrete $45,110,277 allocated to W Council $2,166,838. gions that have faced the https://www.regional.gov.au/l570 metres of general footpath . uloke Shire Council Council $827,202. pacts of bush- Rewards for Enhancement them. This is on top of early “They are an important de- • B biack Shire combined im ocal/assistance/index.aspxwork on both sides of Cum- ade in June • Yarriam allocations m livery partner for the Federal $894,601. fire, drought, floods and ming Avenue, from the five ill ID-19.” The Australian Government’s Enhancing Remnant Vegetation Pilot will see farmers — including those eligible in the which totalled $44,565,310. Government’s economic stim- • Central Goldfields Shire Council $731,099.inister for COV ways intersection to Morrison allee councils w Assistant M ent, Kevin Mallee electorate — being pai Together, M ost $90 million in ulus packages and play a crit- Council $537,270. Street intersection, have been share in alm Local Governm re-instated. d fo ical role in our response to the • Gannawarra Shire Coun- Minister for Agriculture r biodiversity b assistance through 2021-’22. COVID-19 pandemic. These and Northern Australia, David enefits from e fund- cil $745,628. to take part in this ground- the m Federal Memberr, said for th Mallee, payments will allow councils This week the community Littleproud, said farmers have anagem e Webste Students Care for breaking trial by visiting hand in hand with a produc- ent of existin Ann to continue delivery the vital was excited to see some more been managing biodiversity g native v g is untied, allowing coun- Car www.agriculture.gov.au/agri- tive farming enterprise. egetation. in of the aesthetic work taking on their farms for decades, culture stewardship.” ment protocols could include cils to spend the grant place, with the exposed aggre- and it was time they were paid Positive Outcomes activities such as fencing, re- Member for Mallee, Anne ing the tria “Birchip Cares”gate concrete being laid in for it. “Our farmers p planting and weed and pest ls: Burnett-M (Q ary Webster, said the Enhancing of the best food androdu fibrece som ine LD), Central West (NSW), Cumming Avenue from the “We will start trialling a control. North Central (VIC), North Thirty-seven BirchipShamrock P-12 students Hotel to thehave IGA new market-based approach Remnant Vegetation Pilot was the world, and we want to re- part of the Australian Govern- In some projects, farmers Tasmania (TAS), Eyre Penin- accessed the “Birchip Cares”Supermarket. car to help them that will also see them paid ward them for delivering pos- may choose to undertake ment’s Agriculture Steward- sula (SA) and South-west gain essential driving skills through the L2P for actions to protect and en- itive outcomes for their small areas of planting to pro- ship Package. communities while also im- (WA). It is planned this work will hance their remnant native vide wildlife corridors and Learner Driver Mentor program since the in- proving the financial sustain- • Regions have been be completedof “Birchip by Cares”, September for 7,the vegetation,” Minister Lit- “The government provided connectivity across the land- selected, amongst other crite- ception of “Birchip com Cares”- in July, 2015., and as a $22 ability of their own farm 2021.L2P It was program fascinating to see tleproud said. .3 million in scape. ria, to test the program across bu the 202 business.” Since the program the processmeans usedof community to expose thetrans- dget to run these additional1 For more details or to a range of jurisdictions, farm- Pilots trials alongside the Carbon As part of the pilot, the menced on July 28, 2015,aggregate port forconcrete, local residents which is who “Over time, I want to roll apply for the program, visit ing systems, and vegetation has come along plus Biodiversity Pilot,” Dr. Australian National Univer- the program an impressivehave no otherfeature way of of this access- these pilots out to more www. agriculture.gov.au/agri- types, and to complement and in leaps and bounds undermassive re farmers, making them widely Webster said. sity (ANU) has created the culturestewardship ing specialistdevelopm medical ap- processes and protocols that compare the trial with the the guidance of Peter Au-beautification ents. ent and ava “The trial will prioritise pointm project. ilable and measure and reward farmers Fast Facts Carbon + Biodiversity Pilot. risch (Buloke Loddon L2P priv fuelled b funding for projects with the ate sector investment. y for undertaking the projects, • The Agriculture Steward- • The trials are designed to co-ordinator), Jacinta Con-The contractCurrently for the the land- Birchip P- most biodiversity benefit per ship Package now totals $66.1 2P co-ordinator “I, encourage farmers in the delivering a system that will test the underpinning systems nelly (L scaping has12 been School awarded, has five and students Mallee electorate to find out dollar. million, with $32.1 million be respected by international and frameworks of the ap- Birchip P-12 School),orris Janet and participating in the programmo provided in 2021, and $34 PAGE 16 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday,re and check September their e 3, 2021. “We don’t want to lock up markets. proach to ensure credibility, Ingle, Brooke M and a number of volunteers ligibility land; we want this work to go million provided in 2019. and test the market willing- ANU Professor Andrew Kristy Knights. who are doing a great job • Six Natural Resource ness to buy. The “Birchip Cares’’ car Macintosh said that manage- giving up their time to sup- Management (NRM) regions • Farmers in these regions is donated by O’Connor’s, port the Birchip P-12 school across Australia are support- will be able to apply in late and the drivers who support students gain the hours they September. the program are all volun- • Continued on page 2. teers, which has been inte- gral to the long term success

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PAGE 6 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, September 3, 2021. Mayoral Vaccination Challenge The Mayors of Buloke Shire and the Borough of Queenscliffe have launched a challenge to see which council area can be the first in the state to have 80% of their residents fully vaccinated. The two rural Councils are If you live in Queenscliff or currently first and second in Point Lonsdale and haven’t Victoria for the highest per- been vaccinated yet, book in centage of residents fully vac- your first or second dose cinated against coronavirus, today so we can take first with 64% of Borough resi- place!” dents and 48.4% of Buloke Buloke Mayor, Cr. Daryl residents having already re- Warren, said, “Buloke resi- ceived two doses. dents have answered every The two mayors, having call during the pandemic, and seen the data on Monday with no recorded cases of the morning, decided to issue a virus to date, now residents challenge in the race to be the are showing the way when it first council in Victoria to comes to vaccination.” reach the national target. Cr. Warren praised the Leading the Way dedicated work of local health “Rural Victorians are lead- • Cr. Ross Ebbels, service providers, including ing the way in getting vacci- Mayor of the Borough the East Wimmera Health • Live on “Sunrise” from his Byrne Street residence, Buloke Shire Mayor, Cr. Daryl Warren, nated, but the race is on to see of Queenscliffe Service staff, local doctors explains his wager with good friend and Mayor of the Borough of Queenscliffe, Cr. Ross which community reaches and medical clinics, for their Ebbels. 80% first,” said Cr. Ross “While the Borough has outstanding work vaccinating Ebbels, Mayor of the Borough opened up an early lead, we such a significant number of “They are they ones who “Whoever wins, both of au or calling the Coronavirus of Queenscliffe. can’t afford to be complacent. Buloke Shire residents. have done the heavy lifting our communities have some hotline on 1800 675 398. when it comes to protecting incredible places and people our communities,” he said, to visit,” said Cr. Ebbels. Mayors on “Sunrise” urging those not already vac- “Getting vaccinated The good natured chal- cinated to make a booking as doesn’t just protect you from lenge between the Mayors of soon as possible. serious illness or death; it’ll Buloke Shire and the Borough help us get back to making the of Queenscliffe has attracted Real Stakes most of living in regional Vic- The challenge also in- widespread attention from toria, which is the best prize media outlets around the cludes real stakes, with the anyone could ask for.” losing Mayor agreeing to host country, including Channel the winning Mayor for dinner “It is so vital that there are 7’s “Sunrise” program. and a night’s accommodation smaller communities leading Cr. Daryl Warren and Cr. in his community when it’s the way in getting vaccinated. Ross Ebbels were interviewed safe to do so. We all look forward to getting by presenters Natalie Barr and Both council areas have back doing things like travel David Koch on Wednesday some of Victoria’s most spec- throughout regional Victoria morning, to explain the rea- tacular tourist destinations, in- when we can,” said Cr. War- sons behing their wager. ren. cluding Lake Tyrrell, Silo Art Both Daryl and Ross are destinations, Point Lonsdale’s Residents of each shire can keen to increase the vaccina- beaches and the historic book their vaccine online by tion level in the respective Queenscliff township. visiting portal.cvms.vic.gov. municipal areas.

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“The Buloke Times”, Friday, September 3, 2021 — PAGE 7 Birchip “Catholic” Sports (By Maureen Donnellon) The Competition Ryans and Mr Hogans tried in How enjoyable it was to read the article from Donald’s Anne Walsh on Before the Big Day vain to have a football bounce relay added for boys in the her successes at the Ballarat Diocese – Northern Catholic Schools’ Picnic The competition between the schools was “hot”, but early years of the sports, so it Sports Association in the “Buloke Times” (August 24, 2021). nothing compared to the was included in the house sports. Each Friday, someone I was one of the students in changing names on the day number or a bib of some kind. rivalry between the nuns. came from the butcher’s shop the Inaugural and second year does not belong to the AFL. I Donald girls, as Anne showed, There was very few Lay staff. to train the boys in that, just in of the sports in 1961 and 1962. think it probably began with had very smart red and white As changes of the staff were case it was ever included. It As Anne mentioned, the Giles the sports. There were a lot of dresses, a proper sports uni- frequent, we always quaked if was in the late 1970s that hur- family lived in Kerang and my dubious tactics used for vic- form. we won a nun from one of the dles was included and in 1979, Dad, Dick Giles, was a very tory. There was even a com- neighbouring schools, as we Teacher’s Sports the football relay was finally keen sportsman and even plaints committee for grumbles worried they would favour In 1968 I was sent to in the sports, with no surprise keener to have St. Joseph’s and once, when Robinvale their old schools, but it was al- Birchip Immaculate Heart of that it was won by Birchip. School become part of the pro- joined, someone questioned ways the opposite. They were Mercy School, and a whole The closest the girls ever posed sports. the age of a few of the boys, determined to succeed or bet- new side of the sports emerged got to show their jumping Although we were part of because it was said that they ter the effort at the previous . . . the teachers’ competition! prowess was triple jump. High the Sandhurst Diocese which had moustaches and therefore school, and the practice ses- The sports took on a whole jump was not for young ladies had no Sports competitions were past the age of the open sions became more intense. new outlook. in dresses and skirts. It was in and were not likely to do so, events. But the Constitution We even spied on the tac- The Mass, later years that shorts were al- Dad still had lots of connec- was checked, and it was found tics of other schools so we lowed for a few girls only. tions in Birchip and became that an actual age limit hadn’t the Altar and Oval could improve, particularly in As the Mass was celebrated Eventually the sports uni- one of the organisers of the been noted correctly. As long ball games and Indian Club. on the George Cartwright form changed and all children sports. He was actually the as the students were still en- Some schools polished the Oval at Birchip, and because at Birchip wore white t-shirts Chief Marshall and led the rolled, they were eligible to netballs and footballs with the first sports began before and red shorts. Some other large contingent of marchers compete. There was even a shoe nugget so they looked Vatican 2, a large altar and its schools had special sports uni- around the oval all carrying year or two when parish teams sparkling, but although we had surrounding steps had to be as- forms while others adopted their school flags, and down to were welcomed in. a couple of shiny balls for sembled with the aid of a shorts and t-shirts too. where the Bishop was seated I was happy to be in two in- show, Birchip always used a truck. The altar was plywood on his carpeted platform in an dividual events, so no protests rough and unpolished ball for After-Sports Inquisition but was painted, so I was part • Bishop O’Collins who arm chair – to the music of about my prowess and no blue actual events so it could Each year after the sports of the working bee for that. celebrated open air Mass “Colonel Bogie”. winner’s ribbons to be con- bounce and be caught and held there was a meeting to sift The Birchip people did all the before the sports. tested. I came 3rd in the open better. It wasn’t illegal, just through the complaints and organising set up and marked Inaugural Brochure and javelin a year later in 1962 and eventually the large altar was good practice. recommendations for the next all the event areas, and catered Annual Programmes 3rd in the goal throwing. My replaced by a smaller table There were all sorts of year. Committees introduced for two meals at night for the Anne was a star of the net- javelin throwing may be why variety and a few more gui- methods used to help pass some strange events, some for visiting Bishop and priests at ball throwing, or basketball as I have shoulder problems to tarists joined the musicians. batons better, too. I sometimes only a year or two, while other the Presbytery and the nuns it was then, and I was meant to contend with now. Like Anne, The Marching Teams wondered how all those sisters events disappeared. The whole who numbered at least 40 at be. I came second in the senior I was in all the ball games and Marching was still a huge could treat each other with idea was that the events would the Convent. event in 1961 and with the the marching. deal and Birchip girls just civility at the big tea after- lead on to senior athletic There was no canteen at the other two girls, was standing Then I went off to Sacred “had” to look the best dressed, wards, because there wasn’t events, but goal throwing was oval in those days and because waiting for the photo to be Heart College boarding school so their summer school light much friendly rivalry on show replaced eventually by shotput they were known as “Picnic taken, but there was a delay in 1963 in Year 11, and into blue tunics with pleats all while the events were on, or in and javelin vanished in the late Sports” everyone went to for some reason and we were the marching team there; the around, had to be shortened to the few weeks leading up to ’60s for senior and open girls Mass and then sat down told we would be called back family moved to Donald at the 6 inches above the knees when the sports. But once the sports .It was never an event for the around the ground with picnic later. It didn’t happen, so my end of 1963. Dad taught in kneeling (forget about the new were over, all was back to nor- boys. I wonder why! rugs. They ate lunch they had chance to have my photo in Donald that year and boarded metric measurements) and a mal, I think, at least until the Indian Club seemed to al- brought, caught up with rela- that one-and-only, 1961 book at the former Royal George large strip of satin ribbons in next year. ways be part of the program as tives and watched the field didn’t happen. I do, however, Hotel. Without Dad to fly its red, white and blue sewn The Parents’ Role it was thought good for co-or- events taking place, while have the little sports pro- flag, St. Joseph’s School down the left side of the uni- As the newest on the staff dination, but there were a lot their organisers grabbed a gramme with my name and re- Kerang faded out of the form. In addition, little “TAA in 1968, I won the joy of being of problems when extra ball sandwich whenever they sult and several other Sports, and Manangatang air hostess” style triangular in charge of the junior events games were introduced for could. The Birchip ladies also programmes, including the came in. Surprisingly, four of hats pinned on, white gloves and spent every recess and boys, which had throwing and had to produce lunch for the 1964 programme in which the new girls who started and soles of shoes blackened several afternoons practising catching with outstretched Bishop and his entourage. Anne starred. One of my boarding at SHC were all in to give a better effect. on the old dirt oval where the hands and not handballing and Communion was a logistics younger sisters has filled in all the goal throwing with me in The fake leg tan paint was Ryan house now stands. Step- marking. Equal opportunity event with every priest bring- the results, so I have the proof those two years, and we im- applied to all marchers’ legs ping on the odd bindii ensured didn’t seem to rate highly, as ing a chalice and ciborium and that Anne won the event. She mediately became friends, so on the Friday, two days before our kids ran fast. there were always certain Birchip nuns sewing satin cov- said she threw 6 out of 6 goals Dad’s plan for us to meet and the Sports. It was in a large tin Mr Jack Foott, father of events for girls only and others ers with a slit in them so the but my programme in pencil mix through sport had worked. and applied with paint several students, trained the for just boys. hosts would not fly away. has (about 8). She may have The rest of my family were brushes. Fake tan, as we now boys in tunnel ball, while Mr Not many parents were Mass was in Latin in the first been better than she thought. involved in a variety of the know it, hadn’t been invented. Leo Lowry came along in the keen to hear that their daugh- sports, English in later years, In the 1961 sports, we had events at St. Mary’s, Donald, Long hair was tied back and last few weeks to train the ters were selected in the and there were many visitors three throws from three dif- and often practised goal short hair was curled or neatly senior runners and relay run- javelin, as a suitable practice from other church groups ferent marks, but I think that throwing and ball events in the parted. The boys also had the ners, while Mrs Joyce Tuck space was always a problem, there. It was broadcast from changed as it took longer back yard. Dad was still able satin ribbon stitched down the and a few other mothers so shotput took a while to be loud speakers around the when more teams entered the to be part of the day, and re- front of their shorts and shirts helped with some ball game introduced. Discus was never ground. competition. I was amazed to mained the Chief Marshall for but were not all that keen on strategies for the seniors. an option considered and yet As there wasn’t power on read that Anne had special many years. the leg paint, protesting that it All the mums’ netball skills in the late ’70s and ’80s the the oval, the electric organ help from above with prayers Kerang students just wore was actually floor polish. came out to help the girls. We strange sport of sling shot for would not be heard, but Roger and the heavenly angle of the the usual checked summer Although no points were always had school house boys and girls was introduced. Hogan (Dusty Rankin) played ball enhanced her chances…. uniform dresses, and the boys awarded for marching, the sports before the big day, with Was it a resurgence of Art ap- his magic Dobro guitar and no help from my teacher like their school shorts of grey or skill was practised every a few additional events and a preciation with the statue of Frank Callahan played the that. In fact our Good Samari- white, with white shirts. We morning round and round the Father’s race, won by Mr David, or the story of David, violin when Donald came into tan Sisters didn’t travel to pub- were surprised that some other school oval and everyone mut- Colin Russell for a few years. and Goliath that got that one the Sports. A piano was set up lic places, so were not at the schools had very fancy short tered “hup 2 3 4” over and It was a handicap race, but I over the line? The vortex had- on a truck, and we formed a sports; I presume they were skirts and even hats and gloves over to keep in step. The same cannot remember if that was n’t been invented. The good nuns and teachers’ choir and home praying. for the marching. The best thing happened in every based on the number of child- old potato race was always a all sang happily. By the time I Complaints Committee dressed seemed to come from school. Warracknabeal had ren in the family or age. winner and a few different re- came to teach in 1968, the I believe the art of publish- the schools with the Mercy hats, and a couple of other Mr Jack Foott, Mr Frank lays were introduced, such as Latin Mass had gone and ing proposed competitors and nuns. Each school had a schools did too. Tuck and several of the Mr • Continued on page 9.

• The only photo of my sports triumph. I am there in the Kerang team, with my ribbon after • Birchip Sports 1961. Crowd of 3000-plus attended the Mass held on the George coming second in goal throwing. Cartwright Oval in front of the old football dressing sheds. Ladies still wore hats. PAGE 8 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, September 3, 2021. From Another Perspective • Continued from page 8. moved to Warracknabeal and the “loop relay” for juniors. Mass was held in the church, There were even new divisions not on the oval according to such as junior, intermediate my programmes. and senior when all schools be- The original sports had pic- came primary and then some nic races for preschoolers too, secondary schools entered, so and for all others who hadn’t the categories changed again. made the cut for the sprints, so The love of sport tran- all were catered for. Tabloid scended the boundaries of the sports events were introduced North West, and St. Brigid’s, in 1982 too, and the dates St. Michael’s and St. John’s changed from being held in Horsham entered one joint March/April to October in the team, while St Brigid’s Gold later years. I remember being joined in, followed by in Birchip hospital with a new McAuley College and Robin- baby in 1977, having been the coach of the juniors up until I vale. Hopetoun and Quam - • Birchip boys marching at the sports behind the school banner 1961. batook Parish left the group. left in the September, and Bishop Mulkearns took Birchip won the shield. The over from Bishop O’Collins children came to visit me and and the holiday after the sports were so happy, and I was so disappeared. After 14 years in disappointed that I missed out 1975, the sports moved to being there and part of it. Warracknabeal for a change, Mr Leo Lowry always and stayed there until 1983 for promised milk shakes to the summer sports, while Birchip winners, which he winter sports of football and dutifully paid for after many netball between the schools re- sports, and his urging of the mained at Sea Lake. relay runners in circular relays In 1976 the “P” in the Ini- could be heard everywhere. If tials was changed from Picnic a child was missing at prac- to Parish. Warracknabeal had tice, he was known to grab a a kiosk which sold barbecue baton and fill in, and I’m sure food, drinks and sweets, and his coaching helped to win afternoon tea was on sale else- many events. • Birchip Girls’ Marching team in 1961. Hats for girls. where. The sports were also B.D.N.S.P.C.A. Sports made open for places that did In 1983 the sports moved to and a resurgence in the Tyrrell teachers there, no one stayed important part of the whole work before school com- not have a catholic school, so Wycheproof for that year and sports and then other new away. day. menced again, and the relief Quambatook parish joined for also were to be held there in competitions took over, Being on a Sunday meant But if you happen to come when a new easy care sports a short time. 1984, but problems with usage schools became primary or that there were no excuses ei- across one of the Birchip uniform was introduced. I’m Marching Marches On of the oval meant they were secondary, and an era passed. ther. Nevertheless, I think that mums of the time, you can be sure there are still a lot of us The Marching faded away moved to Charlton for 1985 all who were part of those sure she will remember the who are ready to leap to atten- too and just an assembly of all and to be held in October; One of the most significant days remember only the good shortening of the dresses, tion (if we could manage it), teams took place with a however, the sports were parts of the sports was the op- parts, the victories and the starching and ironing the whenever a pipe band is heard, shorter march up to an assem- never held due to bad weather portunity to share a Mass and team spirit, the opportunity to pleats, sewing the satin ribbon ready to march again to good bly point. In 1972, the Donald and enforced postponements, then a picnic lunch, catch up be together and catch up with on the boys’ shorts and shirts, old “Colonel Bogie” and relive Pipe Band entertained the and the inability to find an- with relatives and friends from friends and family . . . the most and then unpicking all the hard the glory days of the sports. crowd at lunch and played for other date that didn’t clash other towns and enjoy a very the marching. I haven’t all the with other sports. special day together. Every programmes, so not sure if this The B.D.N.C.S.P.C. Asso- family was expected to be tradition continued, but things ciation then went into recess. there, and I guess with the changed when the sports Gradually some schools closed Bishops and priests and all the

• Birchip girls in marching uniforms with little “ Air hostess” hats, white gloves and red white and blue ribbon sashes: Left row from the back, Val Brennan, Trisha Kelly, Leonie Hogan, Mary Brennan. Centre town from back left, Kathy McLoughlan, Jenny Gleeson, Bev Keogh, Debbie Tuck. Right hand row, from the back, Bernadette Brennan, Val Ryan, Anne Richardson.

• Some of the 1978 Birchip team in new sports uniforms of red and white with coaching staff Sr. Jan McGregor, Mr Leo Lowry and Sr. Ula Dempster (principal).

• Holding the shields for winning three sections of the Sports Junior, Middle and Senior, in 1984: Left to right, John McCredden, Jacinta Lowry, Bernadette Donnellon, Paul Lowry, • Birchip Marching Team with School Banner c1969. Shona Casey, Matthew McLoughlan. “The Buloke Times”, Friday, September 3, 2021 — PAGE 9 It’s Men’s Shed Week “A place to go, a community to belong to and mates who make it all worthwhile . . .” With hundreds of Men’s “The pandemic has cer- Every Australian now Sheds in lockdown, and the tainly got in the way of Shed- knows first-hand the impacts COVID-19 crisis still reshap- ders getting together in person of social isolation on physical ing the way we get together, as much as they’d like to over and mental health – some- Men’s Shed Week (August 30 the last eighteen months,” thing that many wouldn’t to September 5) looks and said AMSA chairman Paul have previously realised prior feels a bit different again this Sladdin. to their own retirement or in year.But in the true spirit of extended periods of no work. Men’s Sheds, that won’t stop “But like us, Men’s Sheds In lieu of a shed visit, thousands of Shedders from around the country have AMSA Patron, His Excel- commemorating the funda- found ways to stay in touch lency General, the Hon- mentals of Men’s Sheds: con- and to support their mates by ourable David Hurley AC nection, community and other means and that’s what DSC (Retd.), acknowledged camaraderie. we’re celebrating this year.” the many ways Men’s Sheds help strengthen communities in a video message for Shed- ders. Keep Fire Safe at (Watch the video here: important role in providing Now, over 1200 Men’s, nities around Australia, and https://youtu. be/LuYYxb- men with a place to go, a Women’s and Community the world. skcss) community to belong to and Sheds are vibrant, diverse and Home — Year-Round Since the early 1990s, mates that make it all worth- thriving community hubs sup- Find your local shed at Men’s Sheds have played an while. porting thousands of commu- mensshed.org With the winter season coming to an end, CFA is reminding Victorians that home fire risks remain prevalent and urges communities to continue practising fire safe behaviour around the house. Firefighters recommend keeping this front of mind by completing a Home Fire Safety Checklist which reinforces fire safe behaviour in the kitchen, bedrooms and living areas, and offers tips for clothes and laundry, electrical appliances and smoke alarm maintenance. On average, there are more than 3000 house fires in Victoria each year, and most can be prevented by taking simple precautions. CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said even though spring will present some warmer weather, house fires can happen at any time and the community must ensure their heaters, chimneys and electrical ap- pliances are safe to use.

Heating Devices “While the coldest months of the year are behind us, there may still be times when people are using heating devices such as gas heaters or open fireplaces and we want to ensure they do so safely,” he said. “The kitchen is the most common area of fire ig- nition so remember to never leave cooking unattended and keep tea towels away from the stove top. “Clothes dryers are also a fire risk – make sure to regularly clean the lint filter and let the dryer complete its cool down cycle before stopping.” CFA also recommends interconnected smoke alarms are installed in all bedrooms, hallways and living areas of your home. “Just this year, our firefighters have responded to many significant – and even fatal – house fires across the state,” he said. “Many of these incidents were preventable, and we want people to ensure they are taking the neces- sary precautions inside their home, year-round. If a fire does start inside your home, make sure you have a home fire escape plan. 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Authorised by the Australian Government, Canberra. PAGE 10 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, September 3, 2021. Wycheproof Hosts Fruit Fly Workshop How to stop the further spread of Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) and protect garden produce was the focus of a National Science Week event in Wycheproof on Sunday, August 15. Organised by Wycheproof a proactive approach to ad- fruit flies from reaching fruit Community Resource Centre dressing fruit fly ahead of the and vegetables. as part of its Fruit Fly Eradica- warmer weather when fruit fly • Trapping: Pheromone tion Project, the free commu- is most active. traps use an attractant to draw nity workshop was facilitated “By taking action to control male adult fruit flies into the by St. Arnaud horticulturalist fruit flies in your garden, you trap. These are a great way to Tom Hamilton. can minimise the damage to monitor for fruit fly activity QFF is a serious issue for the fruit and vegies you pro- and limit breeding. Protein Australia’s orchardists, costing duce, and contribute to regional traps, which lure both sexes, millions of dollars in spoiled management strategies for are easy to make at home, but produce each year. fruit fly control,” he said. you will have to change the It is the bane of home gar- Methods bait regularly. deners, too, and has spread Recommended methods for • Baiting: Organic protein rapidly through Wycheproof controlling fruit fly include: bait can be sprayed onto the and surrounds in recent years. • Exclusion: A preventa- foliage and trunks of With winter almost over, tive method in which garden- trees/plants. Flies are attracted Tom urged gardeners with ers use insect-proof netting to the baits and are poisoned host fruit or vegetables to take and sleeves to stop female after feeding. • Garden hygiene: Pra c- tising good garden hygiene is essential. Fallen and rotten fruit is a major source of un- controlled fruit fly infestations. Collecting and destroying fruit ensures maggots do not sur- • Horticulturalist Tom Hamilton demonstrates how to effectively prune a young fruit tree at vive and pupate in the ground, the fruit fly workshop in Wycheproof. later emerging as fruit flies. • Early harvesting: Early harvests can be achieved by planting early fruiting varieties Lockdown Letters which crop before fruit fly populations build up in spring. and talk to your doctor if you told the local mental health • Host plant removal: Re- Vaccination Rates have any questions or con- has had triple the number of move unwanted fruit fly host (The Editor, “Buloke Times”) cerns. presentations of young people plants and contact the council Dear Sir.— Local vaccine I also want to thank the experiencing an acute crisis. to remove neglected fruit trees rates currently exceed the hundreds of nurses, doctors The additional stress we from vacant blocks. state and national average in and admin staff who have face in regional communities • Garden hygiene, including picking up and destroying spoiled • Pruning: Prune your the Buloke and Loddon re- been working so hard to de- is the lack of workforce to fruit, is essential for fruit fly management in the home garden. trees to manageable size to gions. In Buloke, 71.6% of liver vaccines across Ripon. deal with this mental health make it easier to harvest fruit the adult population have had It’s a huge task, and you are crisis. I fear that the virus it- and apply netting. a first dose, and 48.4% are doing an incredible job. self is but the tip of the ice- Control Methods fully vaccinated. In Loddon, 62.7% have had a first dose, berg. Ninety per cent of the Gardeners should use a Louise Staley, MP, problems we face are cur- combination of control meth- and 35.8% are fully vacci- nated. Member for Ripon. rently hidden below the sur- ods and implement them at face. This is a shipwreck These high vaccination least 6-8 weeks before fruit is * waiting to happen. ripe for picking (QFF can lay rates are excellent news, be- eggs inside hard, green fruit). cause we are on track to reach Ongoing Restrictions Educational outcomes for In addition, a community- the National Cabinet’s targets (The Victorian Premier) our young people are also suf- wide approach is crucial – of 70% and 80% to open up. Dear Premier.— I write re- fering. There are 131 schools work in partnership with your It also means we are protect- garding ongoing restrictions in Mallee, and over 24,000 neighbours to plan a coordi- ing ourselves and our commu- in regional Victoria that are children enrolled. Despite the nated effort. nity from the worst impacts of decimating businesses, liveli- best efforts of our outstanding For more information on COVID-19. hoods, and the wellbeing of educators, only time will tell managing fruit fly, visit agri- I am incredibly proud that communities in my electorate how deeply the past 18 culture.vic.gov.au, or for more all eight local government of Mallee. There is a growing months of scattered and un- information on the Wyche- areas in Ripon are currently trend of people at the end of certain learning has affected proof Fruit Fly Eradication above the state average for their capacity to cope. our youth. Project phone (03) 5493 7455. both first and second doses. We are also seeing in- • Sleeves made of insect-proof netting are one example of To purchase netting, baits or We need to keep this momen- On Monday, a business creased rates of civil disobe- exclusion methods available to protect fruit from being traps, visit your local nursery, tum going. Book your ap- owner called me in tears dience in our communities. infested with Queensland Fruit Fly. hardware or online retailer. pointment as soon as possible about the desperate situation Unless sensible, targeted, and facing her small business, proportionate restrictions are unable to pay her bills, and implemented, we will only her mental health in decline. continue to see disobedience Still No Plan to Bring Locals Home This is a story shared by thou- rise. Regional towns have re- sands of business owners Member for Ripon, Louise Staley, is calling for an urgent plan from the State Government to sponded well to cases that across the region. arises, but when lockdowns help Ripon locals stranded in New South Wales and Queensland. There are over 15,000 are state wide, our communi- Thousands of Victorians without sufficient breaks, in “Most stranded Victorians implement common-sense businesses in Mallee, of ties do not cope. People have are still stuck in New South order to return home. who have contacted me are solutions to allow people to which over 50 percent have a missed first hellos and last Wales after the State “Every day, I receive paying for accommodation return home safely. This could turnover of less than goodbyes too many times. Government closed the border phone calls and emails from and will have to move on involve PCR tests before and $200,000. Many of these It is often said that fear is to all but essential workers Ripon residents who have soon, but Daniel Andrews after arrival, 14 days of quar- small businesses are strug- our greatest motivator. But in and those granted exemp- been stranded in New South doesn’t care that they will antine at home or in a desig- gling, or have failed, due to these circumstances, it is tions. Wales or Queensland for have nowhere to go.” nated facility, and rapid ongoing lockdowns. Over wrong to employ this tactic. Some Ripon families are Thousands of Victorians weeks,” Ms Staley said. testing throughout the quaran- half the shops in Mildura’s The layer of fear that has set- also in the terrible position of are seeking exemptions to re- tine period. central business district are tled over our communities “I have heard from resi- having children who are stuck turn home, but only a fraction now “for lease” as business due to public health messag- dents of Beaufort, Marybor- in New South Wales because “We need to take every are allowed to return, leaving ough, Tarnagulla, Stawell and precaution to protect Ripon owners have given up. ing is the very thing that is they were at boarding school causing this “shadow pan- many in limbo. many other communities communities using testing Patrick McGorry has spo- when the borders shut. demic”. The State Government has across Ripon. “Daniel Andrews clearly and quarantine, but these are ken of the deepening mental also made the dangerous deci- “Many of these Victorians has no sympathy for adults Victorians; they are some- health crisis, the “shadow I implore you to reconsider sion to require Victorians in were in New South Wales who are stranded; surely he one's parents, grandparents, pandemic”, where more than the restrictions on northwest Queensland to cross through travelling over winter, visiting can find a shred of compas- children and friends,” said Ms 340 teenagers a week are end- Victoria as a matter of ur- the entire state of New South family or working when bor- sion for children who are sep- Staley. ing up in hospital with mental gency. Wales within 24 hours. This ders shut. But now, weeks arated from their families,” “We cannot lock them out health emergencies. These means locals who are towing later, there is no plan from the Ms Staley said. of their state indefinitely, with numbers are an 83 per cent Kind regards, caravans or boats would need State Government to get them The Liberal Nationals are no plan whatsoever to bring rise on last year, and a 162 per Dr. Anne Webster, MP, to travel enormous distances, home. calling on the Government to them home.” cent increase on 2019. 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Stanley the Staffie meets dog-mad Linda and Constantine, Andrea Martin, Joey Fatone 7:30 Castles: Secrets, Mysteries And Legends: orders Stephen Ward to intervene as Christine’s story opposite direction). Horses trained at Mornington (one Richard. Is Ellie the chihuahua fluffy enough for Dexter 9:25 Movie: “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2” (PG) (’16) Germany (PG) nears publication. Christine considers fleeing abroad. of the smaller provincial Victorian tracks) often go well and Aaron? 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But 4:30 AFL: Finals Week: Teams TBA *Live* From TBA [s] 10:00 Program To Be Advised Capomezzos, who own a catering business, develop Portal, Richard Dixon, Paul Trussell they’ll face fierce competition as they fight to land the 7:00 Seven News [s] – Seven brings you the latest 11:00 Blue Bloods: Two-Faced (M v) [s] – Frank’s friend hatred towards the Malacicis, the immigrants who run 11:45 The Family Law: Panic Stations (M) ‘interview of the century’. developments in today’s top stories at home and Lenny reveals that an up-coming exposé will air some a restaurant. Problems arise when Capomezzo’s son 12:15 The Family Law: Number One Gay Son (M) 10:15 Roadkill (M d,l,v) [s] – Peter Laurence is a around the world, plus sport, finance and weather of the NYPD’s dirty laundry. Meanwhile, Erin must falls in love with Malacici’s daughter Gina. 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(PG) 7:30 Big Angry Fish (PG) 8:30 World Surf Weekly Your Life” (G) (’50) Stars: Alastair Sim, Margaret 9:00 The King Of Queens: Fat City/ Cello, Goodbye (PG) Week 12:00 ABC News 12:30 ABC News Regional 1:05 12:20 Horrible Histories 12:45 Deadly Pole To Pole 1:15 9:00 Home Shopping 10:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo Rutherford, Joyce Grenfell 11:45 Movie: “The Winslow 10:00 Becker (PG) 11:00 Australian Survivor (PG) 3:00 Planet America 2:00 ABC News 2:30 The World This Project Planet (PG) 1:40 SheZow 2:00 Little Big Awesome 2020: Morning Session - Day 11 *Live* 12:00 Paralympic Boy” (G) (’99) Stars: Margaret Leighton 2:10 Movie: “We Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:45 2 Week 3:00 ABC News 3:30 The Breakfast Couch 4:00 2:45 Radiant (PG) 3:10 Sailor Moon Crystal (PG) 3:35 Games Tokyo 2020: Day Session - Day 11 *Live* 4:00 Of The Never Never” (PG) (’82) Stars: Angela Punch- Broke Girls: And Hoarder Culture/ And The Really Petty ABC News 4:30 Q&A Highlights 5:05 Planet America Voltron: Legendary Defender (PG) 4:00 Ace My Space Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Afternoon Session - Day McGregor, Arthur Dignam, Tony Barry 4:55 Movie: “The Cash (M s) 10:45 The Conners: A Cold Mom, A Brother 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:25 Ms Represented With 4:30 Odd Squad 5:00 Secret Life Of Boys 5:30 Droners 11 *Live* 7:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Night Italian Job” (PG) (’69) Stars: Michael Caine 7:00 NRL: Daddy And A Prison Baby/ Young Love, Old Lions And Annabel Crabb 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 Australian 6:00 Endlings: Are You Afraid Of The Light? 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Police think she’s run away with her 8:45 FBI: Trigger Effect (M v) [s] – While investigating a suspect. 7:30 The Real Lawrence Of Arabia (M) 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] lover. Her husband holds a media conference mass casualty incident at a New York City restaurant, 11:00 Prison Girls: Life Inside (MA15+) [s] – We meet 9:10 Children Of 9/11 - Our Story (M) – Generation 7:40 David Attenborough’s Global Adventure: appealing for her to come home. the team scrambles to determine if it was racially notorious gang banger Baby D, who’s set her sights on 9/11 marks the 20th anniversary of the September Home Planet [s] 10:00 The Real Manhunter: The Bus Stop Killer Levi motivated and if there was more than one gunman. rival gang member Krystal - will the guards be able to 11th attacks by telling the stories of seven young 8:30 The Newsreader (M) [s] Bellfield (M v,s) [s] – Levi Bellfield is one of the most 9:45 FBI: Emotional Rescue (PG) [s] – The FBI keep her safe? Meanwhile, pregnant heroin addict people whose fathers were killed that day. 9:25 Traces (M d,l) [s] notorious serial killers in modern British history, most investigates a drug deal gone bad, after the body of a Vanessa arrives, desperate to secure a place on a 11:15 The Surrogates (M s) – Caitlin and Emma try to 10:10 Les Norton: The Boys From famously committing the brutal murders of Milly college student is found. Also, Detective Hailey Upton drug rehabilitation programme. . help other people start a family. David looks for a Binjiwunyawunya (M d,l) [s] Dowler, Marsha McDonnell and Amelie Delagrange. temporarily joins the unit and finds her methods 11:50 Dr Christian Jessen Will See You Now: Body surrogate. 11:05 Silent Witness: 12:00 The Great Diamond Heist (M) [s] – This new clashing with those on the team. Image (MA15+) [s] – Dr Christian Jessen and his team 12:15 24 Hours In Emergency: A Special Relationship (Part 1) (MA15+) [s] documentary features Ross Kemp on an investigative 10:45 FBI: Scorched Earth (PG) [s] – Maggie and OA treat patients for a variety of conditions relating to sex Walk On The Wild Side (M l) 12:05 Human Flow (M) [s] journey to discover the untold story of the Millennium search for a suspect who seems dead-set on revenge, and relationships, including STI’s, mental health issues 1:10 False Confessions (M l,v) (In English/ Danish) 2:20 rage (MA15+) [s] Dome heist - one of the biggest and most audacious while Dana deals with a cocky profiler brought in to and fertility problems. 2:55 Cannabis: Drug Or Miracle Medicine? (M d) 4:15 Shakespeare And Hathaway: gem raids ever attempted. consult on the case. 12:40 The Garden Gurus [s] 3:55 Sinkholes: Deadly Drops Sucked The Envious Court (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 11:35 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 1:05 The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Underground (PG) 5:00 Insiders [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 1:30 Home Shopping 4:45 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize ABC TV PLUS (CH22) 7TWO (CH72) GO! (CH88) BOLD (CH1) SBS VICELAND (CH32)

5:05 Children’s Programs 1:25 Sarah And Duck 2:05 6:00 Home Shopping 7:30 Religious Programs (PG) 8:30 6:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Ninjago (PG) 11:30 6:00 Home Shopping 7:30 Religious Programs (PG) 8:00 5:00 Worldwatch 12:00 Deep Water (M d,l,v) 1:00 First Becca’s Bunch 2:30 Peg & Cat 3:05 Curious George 3:30 Home Shopping 10:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 11:00 Monkie Kid (PG) 12:00 Bakugan: Geogan Rising (PG) Bondi Rescue (PG) 8:30 Reel Action 9:00 Snap Happy Contact (M l) 2:00 The Carmichael Show (M s) 2:55 Play School 4:00 Bananas In Pyjamas 4:25 Go Jetters The Great Australian Doorstep (PG) 11:30 My Road To 12:30 Beyblade Burst Surge (PG) 1:00 Power Rangers 9:30 Escape Fishing With ET (PG) 10:00 Roads Less Vogue Williams: My Anxious Life (PG) 3:55 ABC America: 5:05 Remy & Boo 5:35 Luo Bao Bei 5:55 The Adventures Adventure (PG) 12:00 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters (PG) Dino Fury (PG) 1:30 Rivals 2:00 Surfing Australia TV 2:30 Travelled 10:30 The Doctors (PG) 11:30 Scorpion (PG) World News Tonight 4:20 The Point 4:50 The Orville (PG) Of Paddington 6:25 Shaun The Sheep 7:00 Dino Dana 1:00 Reno Rookie (PG)) 1:30 DVine Living (PG) 2:00 The NRL: Wests Tigers v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 1:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 2:00 The Offroad Adventure 6:40 Planet Expedition Mexico: Maya Underworld (PG) 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Compass: The Fathering Bowls Show 3:00 The Yorkshire Vet In Spring (PG) 4:00 *Live* From Moreton Daily Stadium, Redcliffe 5:30 TBA Show 3:00 All 4 Adventure (PG) 4:00 Which Car (PG) 5:00 7:40 UnXplained With William Shatner (M) 8:30 Life And Project 8:30 Louis Theroux: Selling Sex (M l,n) 9:30 Shaun Escape To The Country 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s 6:00 TBA 6:30 TBA 7:00 Movie: “Kung Fu Panda 2” (PG) I Fish (PG) 5:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 6:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Death Row (M d,l) 9:30 Locked Up: Teens Behind Bars Micallef’s On The Sauce (M l) 10:25 Beyond The Towers: Front Line (PG) 8:30 Cold Case (M d,v) 10:30 Without A (’11) Stars: Jack Black 8:45 Movie: “Robin Hood” (M s,v) Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:30 Movie: “Crimson (M) 10:25 I Was A Teenage Felon: Coss The Boss/ The Black Flag (M) 11:25 The Strange Science Of Perception - Trace (M v) 12:30 Cold Feet (M) 2:30 Special: Bart (’10) Stars: Cate Blanchett 11:25 Outlaw (M) 12:20 Tide” (M l,v) (’95) Stars: Gene Hackman 11:50 NCIS: Los Porno Gangster (MA15+) 12:10 Enemies Of The People: A Catalyst Special (PG) 12:25 Hitsville (PG) 2:15 Live At Cummings: All The King’s Horses 3:30 DVine Living (PG) Vanderpump Rules: Jax And Brittany Take Kentucky Angeles (M v) 12:45 Blue Bloods (M) 1:40 Seal Team Trump & The Press (MA15+) 1:20 Weediquette: The Apollo (M l,s) 3:05 Grand Designs New Zealand 3:35 4:00 Harry’s Practice 4:30 Million Dollar Minute 5:00 (MA15+) 2:00 The Road Trick (PG) 2:30 Rivals 3:00 (M v) 2:35 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M v) 3:35 Snap Colombian Gold (M d,v) 1:50 Cycling: La Vuelta Stage 21 ABC News Update Home Shopping Power Rangers Dino Fury (PG) 3:30 Thunderbirds Happy 4:05 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) *Live* 4:50 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News ABC ME (CH23) 7MATE (CH73) GEM (CH80) PEACH (CH11) ABC24 (CH24)

5:30 Children’s Programs 11:45 Operation Ouch! 12:15 6:00 Home Shopping 6:30 River To Reef 7:00 Paralympic 6:00 Home Shopping 6:30 Religious Programs 9:00 Home 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 6:50 The Neighborhood 11:30 Coronavirus: Public Update 12:00 ABC News Horrible Histories 12:45 Deadly Pole To Pole 1:15 Project Games Tokyo 2020: Morning Session - Day 12 *Live* Shopping 10:00 My Favourite Martian 10:30 Adventures In (PG) 7:40 The Middle (PG) 8:40 Neighbours (PG) 10:40 12:30 Offsiders 1:00 ABC News 1:30 Foreign Planet 1:50 The Bagel And Becky Show 2:20 The 12:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day Session - Day Rainbow Country 11:00 Movie: “The Belles Of St Trinians” The Bachelor Australia (M) 1:25 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Correspondent 2:00 ABC News 2:30 Australian Story Adventures Of Puss In Boots 2:40 Wow That’s Amazing 12 *Live* 3:30 Merv Hughes Fishing (PG) 4:00 Ultimate (G) (’64) Stars: Alastair Sim 12:30 Getaway (PG) 1:00 Every Day 1:55 The Dog House UK (PG) 3:00 Friends 3:00 ABC News 3:30 Offsiders 4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC 3:05 Top Jobs For Dogs (PG) 3:35 Junior Vets 4:00 Ace Fishing: The Giants Of Nova Scotia (PG) 5:00 Aussie Sunday Footy Show (PG) 3:00 Getaway (PG) 3:30 Rugby (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Fermentation News: Auslan Bulletin 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 My Space 4:30 Odd Squad 5:00 Secret Life Of Boys 5:30 Lobster Men (PG) 6:00 Pawn Stars: Making Cents (PG) Union: Bledisloe Cup: All Blacks v Wallabies *Live* From Bifurcation/ The Line Substitution/ The Convergence ABC Evening News 6:30 Foreign Correspondent 7:00 Droners 6:00 Endlings (PG) 6:25 Welcome To Earth: 6:30 Movie: “Caddyshack” (M d,l,s) (’80) Stars: Bill Murray Optus Stadium, Perth 6:00 Rugby Union: Post Match 6:30 Convergence/ The Conjugal Conjecture/ The Military ABC News Sunday 7:40 The Brief 8:00 Insiders 9:00 Planet Europa 7:00 Mythbusters (PG) 7:35 Doctor Who: 8:30 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Closing Ceremony As Time Goes By (PG) 7:30 Death In Paradise: Man Miniaturization/ The Dependence Transcendence (PG) ABC Nightly News 9:30 Australian Story 10:00 ABC News The Hungry Earth (PG) 8:20 Teenage Mutant Ninja *Live* 11:00 Hardcore Pawn (M) 12:00 Aussie Lobster Overboard (Part 2) (M v) 8:40 Coroner (MA15+) 9:40 8:30 The Neighborhood: Welcome To The Standoff (PG) Weekend 10:30 Q&A Highlights 11:00 ABC Late News Turtles: Riddle Of The Ancient Aeons (PG) 8:40 Wishfart!: Men (M l) 1:00 Ultimate Fishing (PG) 2:00 Storage Wars Chicago PD (MA15+) 10:40 Chicago Fire: Rocket Blasting 9:30 2 Broke Girls (M s) 11:30 Mom (M d,s) 12:00 Home 11:30 Close Of Business 12:00 ABC Late News 12:15 Knit Harder 8:55 Slugterra: Slug Fu Showdown (Part 2) Canada (M l) 2:30 American Restoration (M) 4:00 STIHL Off (MA15+) 11:40 Chicago Med (M) 12:35 My Favourite Shopping Landline 1:15 ABC Late News 1:30 Insiders 2:30 9:15 Make It Pop: I’m A Genius 9:40 rage (PG) Timbersports (PG) 5:00 Rides Down Under (PG) Martian 1:00 Home Shopping 4:30 Religious Programs Offsiders PAGE 12 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, September 3, 2021. Birchip Museum — Busy in Lockdown So what can a group of Historical Society members do during the enforced COVID-19 lockdown when the Museum is closed to visitors and the members are only allowed to clean, check the building and work for short times with restricted numbers? You may think that they years ending in zero. With no and author Roy Malloy for his have an easy time of it, but in reunion, at least the informa- crime series book on Squizzy actual fact, members of the tion could be used for a couple Taylor, who had once spent Birchip Society have never of articles for the “Buloke some time in the Morton been busier, with research and Times”. Cricket Club research Plains area and worked for cataloging and writing articles and photos were found for its John Miller, owner of the for the “Buloke Times”, find- records, as well as a lot of in- Morton Plains Hotel. Squizzy, ing names for photos, dates formation for the Netball a former jockey, among many and the stories behind them Club. Golf pennants and infor- pursuits, always disappeared and working from home for mation for life membership for a few weeks or months hours and hours. were searched for, but missing under assumed names and COVID-19 lockdown has minute books made this diffi- found jobs with horses. As a given people a chance to do cult, while a bowls query has Cobb and Co. coach travelled family research, clean out cup- also proved difficult without up through Morton Plains and boards and sheds, wish they write ups being sent to the then the railway was built, he had named photos, and delve newspapers. We have a large had plenty of opportunities to into a bit of local history, so safe full of minute books, but look after horses for patrons where better to enquire and some clubs have lost some. who stayed at the hotel and the who better to help them than They are much safer with us. teams used to pull the coaches, the members who belong to The proposed wall art and as well as ride at race meetings • Secretary of Birchip Historical Society, Maureen Donnellon, using the family files for and look after the museum and silo art town projects meant if he wanted to. information for a “Buloke Times” article. all it preserves? more research on some of the Russell Street numbered markers. We have These are many of the re- nominated people, so photos Bombers search tasks with which mem- and dates and information noted several other features Recently we were to be in- which need heritage signs, too, bers have been involved and were found on A.D. Hillgrove, terviewed for a film planned then followed up via phone Drs. John and Bev Horton, one of which should denote on the Russell Street bombers the beautiful “Lockwood calls, emails, newspaper and Janet Lee, Roger Hogan, and their effect on the neigh- microfilm research and trawled Frank Hunt, Ray Neville, and Tree” behind the former Lock- bourhood, but the lockdown wood house. The large lemon through many filing cabinets others needed, while clydes- has curtailed that. and records. dale horses, water resources scented gum was planted in and the channel ditchers, the 100 Years Ago – The 1895, the first year of the Research Tasks town fountain and water tank, “Birchip Advertiser” Birchip Shire, when Joseph Undertaken During crops grown and machinery Information from the old Lockwood became the first COVID used, breeds of sheep and “Birchip Advertiser” has been Shire President. Dorothy McCarthy and her cattle and Aboriginal history sent weekly since last year for New markers for the Shep- ancestors, the last Birchip Re- of the area were also re- the “One Hundred Years Ago” herd’s Hut, Bills Trough, union held in Bendigo, infor- searched. section in the “Buloke Times” Dingo Proof Fence and Camp- bell’s Tank memorials are des- mation for a book on Len Articles for the by our archivist, Elaine, while Tierney, Ladlow family con- Dorothy has worked with an- perately needed. The actual “Buloke Times” other author, Adam McNicol, Museum headquarters in the nection to Birchip, Emonson As the winter sports were land ownership, Soldier Set- on some corrections for the former Court House will have cancelled last year and meant book on the Mallee amidst its surrounds enhanced even- tlement blocks (ongoing) and that write-ups for the games the history of Young’s Blue some family research for tually, with some artefacts were non-existent, we wrote clients. which will include one of the Store for the new owners of articles for the paper added to Y.B.S. Agricultural imple- President Warren has been lion statues once standing our resources, but took a lot of working towards the restora- proudly on top of the ments, were all undertaken. research requiring the help of Several people needed help tion of the channel ditchers, newsagency, some retrieved the Donald and Charlton His- while the Bolden family has plaques mounted on walls, and with cemetery searches and torical Society members. records for Ryan, Kelly, been cleaning out and finding some garden refurbishment These covered topics on the places for artefacts from a de- and, one day possibly, a skil- • Archivist Elaine McCallum cleaning a photo before Hogan, Ladlow, Phelps and football season of 1940, with O’Keefe, Hilliard and Harris, ceased estate. Other members lion shed to house a lot of cataloguing it in the Birchip museum archives. its two premierships in which have collected articles, photos small farm implements stored Honan, and Goyen, a teacher Birchip played in two leagues vacuum, help sort family files booklet or map is on hand. in 1930s. There was another and newspaper cuttings to add around the town. A lot of work and the many colour combina- to the archives. ahead. so that family members are in There are many methods of man doing research on the tions of Birchip and Watchem the correct family, and not just showing these sites with QR Afghanistan and Indian hawkers Information for the The Channel Ditchers sports uniforms, with a men- Some work at Taylor Park, in one with all the same sur- codes etc, which can be easily who plied their goods in the tion of a lot of other colours of New Town Brochures names. There is rubbish to go accessed by phone, so ours area. Another was checking a A lot of time and effort has in conjunction with a Buloke the league teams. This led to Tourism Board proposed to the tip, lots of names needed need to be done. relative who once owned the research on “Teaching in the gone into information for the on photos which have been School Involvement Birchip Hotel, another looking new town brochures which future project, should see the 1950s and ’60s, “Entertain- former channel ditchers re- donated, cataloguing to be With Past Projects for information about one of ment in the early days” and have finally been printed, but done, and displays to be set the prominent early citizens, due to lockdown, they were stored and signs erected ex- We were fortunate to have “Fund-raising for the plaining their importance to up. If gardening is your scene, some senior students help by Thomas Lilburne, while a churches, schools and halls of completed by a company from then plenty of scope is there third was researching Hugh outside with some different the history of the town. photographing honour boards the past”. Interested readers for that, too. and also photograph several Grace’s family connections. followed up with extra infor- ideas about information and More Current Research Curyo e-residents enquired photos, and some strange Current research is being Birchip Farm Memorials/ sections of cemetery graves mation and anecdotes, which several years ago as part of about Doug Hastings, while led to articles on basketball/ wording, which, although cor- done on the Peverill family, Halls, Former Schools several Curyo soldiers’ photos, rected several times, still man- “Birchip Advertiser” of 100 and Churches their studies. Other classes re- netball in the 1950s and searched soldiers for their ex- which have been at the museum “Birchip’s last netball “A” aged to be in the completed years ago, signs and monuments A list of memorials in the for safekeeping for several brochures. Hopefully tourists around the town, significant Birchip area is also being up- cursions to Gallipoli and grade premiership in 1953”, European war sites, and younger years, were finally able to be “Ladies’ football league in the will only notice the good bits trees, netball premier ships, dated on school and hall researched and restored for about them, and come to see and some former businesses in memorials, farm memorials students came to find out about 1950s”, “The Queen Competi- the early days of the town. We their fire shed by Mrs Glenis tions and the funding for the what our town and surrounds the town. It all takes a lot of and plaques, and updated hon- Rickard and our archivist we have to offer. They did time and effort. our boards. We need to con- hope that next year we can Donald and Birchip con- work with the school again. Elaine McCallum. vents”, some information on manage to headline the fact We made a little sorely tinue to keep records of all Research was done on that we have “Australia’s Best needed funding from the sale these and add to them, as well When Covid settles, we Birchip houses and the first hope to have more open hours, “The Tin Man” and a possible hospital buildings. Vanilla Slice.” of some local history books as compiling a list of founda- colloquial name, so Lewis about Birchip through adver- and people will be needed for The Lockwood Some interesting articles tion stones. Please let us know Simpson, once the owner of have been donated, as people tising on a Birchip Facebook of any markers or monuments that. If none of these ideas ap- the Blue Store and the man be- Police Memorial have unloaded some treasures, site, while a very handy $500 in your area or family. Many peals, you are still welcome to hind the first Birchip Show, We even had a query from and a deceased estate added was received from the Com- of our old markers on memo- become a member and pro- was one suggested and re- Melbourne Police Headquar- some good artefacts to our monwealth Bank, and a grant rials such as Campbell’s Tank mote our history for a $20 an- searched, while one of the last ters looking for information on museum, as well as Nullawil from the Shire for $1,500 was and Bills Trough need to be re- nual membership. Come and men to help organise the Show the Lockwood family for the and Wycheproof in the way of very welcome. Both amounts placed with new and eye- visit for a small donation by was Gary (“Punter”) Connelly, memorial room they have set trophies and household goods, will enable our much needed catching modern signs with catching up with one of the who was also the man to re- up to honour the late Senior maps and information. new computer to become a photos and information. This members. Your memory and store and repair the Bills’ Sergeant Trevor Lockwood, a reality. A wonderful benefac- will be expensive, and will re- memories are invaluable and horse trough in Cumming highly respected Victoria Projects Ahead tor donated a beautiful large quire significant grants. Other appreciated and PLEASE, be- Avenue. We once had two Police Prosecutor who, prior of Us in 2021/’22 television, so we can show towns in the Shire have inter- fore you throw out old papers troughs, but one was run into to his passing, was the Officer We have lots of projects on local films when we are open esting signs on buildings and memorabilia, photos and and destroyed, and the present in Charge of the busy Broad- the go at the moment, which to visitors. telling of their history, and local artefacts, check with us one was moved and restored to meadows Prosecution Office. we hope to achieve with the So How Can You Help? plaques or bollards to mark first, because your trash may where it now stands. It is over Squizzy Taylor aid of other organisations in We would love to have significant monuments. We be our treasure. 90 years old. Returns! our town.These include new more members, not necessar- have only a few. Former Maureen Donnellon, Sec- A lot of research was done No sooner had this infor- and informative signs and ily to attend meetings, al- schools, halls and churches retary of Birchip Historical for the hoped-for football re- mation been sent, than contact plaques where schools, halls though they are always have only a numbered marker Society, 29/08/2021. unions to be held in 2020, with was made with crime writer and church sites have only interesting, but to dust and which is useless unless a “The Buloke Times”, Friday, September 3, 2021 — PAGE 13 Schooling Statistic An interesting statistic to become known over the weekend is that our current year twelve cohort has spent the equivalent of a year of schooling under the remote and flexible learning regime. Despite this, all are still alternative learning format All stakeholders, teachers, working towards their various trickles down into other year students, parents must be con- goals. This length of time in an levels. gratulated for maintaining the focus on achieving educa- tional outcomes. Hopefully, we will have light at the end of BULLETIN the tunnel soon. With the above paragraph “In saying this, it is still ex- in mind, the Birchip P-12 tremely important to continue School Captains, Talei Brooks to engage in school, staying up and Patrick Hogan, have com- to date and focused on your piled the following letter to the future as this year is merely a school community. minor setback to a very big “The experience of 2020 picture. with online schooling left us “Personally, we found it somewhat prepared for what profoundly difficult to stay fo- 2021 had in store however, the cused, motivated and inter- unfortunate circumstances still ested in learning, when at came with a shock. home surrounded by distrac- “We understand the physical tions. However, with the over- and mental drain online learn- whelming support of family, ing can have on in-dividuals friends and encouragement and cannot stress enough the from our devoted teachers, we • Ari Richmond and Ava Launer. importance of looking after found a way around this to yourselves, staying physi- move forward. have acted as teachers for the are asked to reflect and justify cally active and taking time “We want to take some past two years, the teachers, whether they have achieved away from technology. time to thank the parents who and other school staff whose this goal at the end of the ses- ability to adapt to the circum- sion. stances has aided our edu- “Last week the goal was to cation. As this year is nearly use their imagination and over, we hope all is well with create something using a box • Left to right, Denley Tyler, Greta McClelland, Samuel everyone, and, like us, are without breaking it. Students Ferrier, Addison Hamilton and Max Hughes. looking forward to an easing were allowed to use wood and of restrictions and a better next tile, but had to request to use year.” another material and give a Talei Brooks and Patrick reason why they needed it. It Hogan, was great to see the creativity, Birchip P-12 School Cap- problem solving and coopera- tains 2021. tive thinking that was being Discovery-Based used. Learning “Creations included the Eif- Prior to the latest lockdown fel Tower, a skate park, a turtle the prep and one students, and houses of different de- under the tutelage of Debra signs. Partners are randomly Emonson, continued to carry drawn out to encourage working out discovery based learning. with a wide range of people. The following is a report on “Students also had time to this from Mrs Emonson. create something using Cuise- “In the prep/one room each naire rods and plastic animals. students are involved in a ses- Vet clinics, the Titanic (in- sion called Inquiry. In these cluding the iceberg), a nine sessions the students are en- storey building, zoos and ani- couraged to problem solve, mal enclosures were spread use their imagination and across the floor of the work with different materials. prep/one room. The oral and Social and cooperative inter- expressive language that stems action and language skills are from these tasks and imagina- tive role playing is very grati- • Denley Tyler and Aki Norton. important aspects of this pro- gram. fying to see. “Sessions are conducted “Luckily, the students are both inside and out of the also very adept at packing up classroom, a goal is estab- and moving carefully around • Oskar Sharp and Cillian Tierney. lished each time, and students the room.”

“Farmy Army” Calls for Help The VFF has issued a call-out to all members, seeking willing farmers to offer their expertise and time, or donate produce to the people of Shepparton and wider region, to help combat the impacts of COVID-19. “Farmers and the local there’s a clear need for help in community in the wider Shep- the Shepparton region, but the parton region have been hit initiative is intended to direct hard by the impacts of help to anywhere in Victoria COVID-19,” said VFF vice- should the need arise. president, Danyel Cucinotta. “The ‘Farmy Army’ is all “We’ve put the call out to about farmers helping all willing and able farmers farmers, and our local com- and their communities through- munities, in their time of out Victoria to form the need.” ‘Farmy Army’ to help with current issues such a labour “I would encourage any- and donating essential pro- one interested in registering duce or resources. for our ‘Farmy Army’ or “The ‘Farmy Army’ is a needs assistance to head to the proactive response on behalf VFF website for further infor- of the VFF intended to help mation or call us on 1300 882 • Max Hughes and Georgia Tynan • Greta McClelland and River Ryan. those most in need. Currently 833.” PAGE 14 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, September 3, 2021. • Olivia Coates delivering R U OK? Biscuits made by Mel & Co Cookies to Kellie Matthews (Sea Lake Neighbourhood House co-ordinator) in the lead up to R U OK? Day

• Spreading the word: Tylah Haslam on her horse. Are They Really OK? With these extended lockdowns causing havoc on people’s mental health, do you know how the people in your world are really going? Life's ups and downs hap- day, September 9, and the the earliest point possible cre- pen to all of us. We all have 2021 theme is “Are they really ates an opportunity for people stresses, and we’re all more OK? Ask them today”. to express their emotions and isolated than ever due to the This year, Buloke’s Neigh- feelings, and may help prevent restrictions imposed to help bourhood Houses are again them from spiralling into a cri- • The message on Spud’s Cafe window. stop the spread of the Delta encouraging all Buloke Shire sis situation. variant of the COVID-19 residents to show their support Cluster leader Simone you’re a safe person to do that Neighbourhood House, Donald virus, so chances are high that to everyone in their lives, by “You might find that some- Christie, said. with.” Learning Centre, Birchip someone you know might be asking the simple question, times a person isn’t ready to “And that’s fine – because The Cluster Business & Learning Centre, struggling. “Are you really OK?” engage in the conversation,” if they need to reach out at an- Houses within the Buloke Wycheproof Community Re- R U OK Day is next Thurs- Starting a conversation at Buloke Neighbourhood House other time, they will know cluster including Charlton source Centre and Sea Lake Neighbourhood House have thrown their full support be- hind the mental health initia- tive, and next week, on The Ettamogah Pub Mob Thursday, September 9, on R U OK? Day, each House will be distributing R U OK © Southern Equity cookies made locally in line Inv Trust 2014. with the COVID safe regula- www.ettamogah.com tions.

Initiatives Each House will also be co- ordinating personalised R U Ok? Day initiatives in each town throughout the week, and all members of the com- munity can get involved by wearing yellow or tying a yel- low ribbon on their mailbox or front fence and asking those around you, “R U really Ok?” “We hope this united ap- proach from the Buloke Neighbourhood Houses will highlight how important it is to check in on fellow commu- nity members, whether it’s someone in your family, your neighbour or your mate, and the impact this can have on someone who is struggling with their mental health,” Simone said. Remember, there is no right or wrong way to ask someone, “Are you OK?”. But if you’re worried about how to start the conversation with someone, there are some fantastic free resources on the R U OK Day website including a con- versation guide. Visit “Now Madam . . . shall we try getting into the car again?” www.ruokday.org.au “The Buloke Times”, Friday, September 3, 2021 — PAGE 15 The Buloke Times Est. 1875 NewsNews

• Concrete being poured for the footpath in Cumming Avenue, in front of the Birchip • Daniel Ryan completing the third stage of washing down the concrete to expose the Business and Learning Centre office. aggregate concrete. No Stopping Streetscape Progress For many years, past and present Birchip Community Forum members have been advocating for safety works and beautification of Cumming Avenue, and whilst it seems like the project has taken a long time to come to fruition, progress was very evident this week with the re-establish- ment of the footpath in the main shopping precinct in Cumming Avenue. This project initially in- the work is due to commence cluded works valued at on September 27, which will $283,000, and then grew to have a big impact on the visual $2,200,000, but now with the appeal and transformation of additional works required to the project. upgrade existing infrastructure that was found to be outdated The alfresco outdoor dining or non-existent, the project has areas will be installed soon, become much bigger than along with the final signage to anyone could have foreseen. ensure the safer traffic flow of Cumming Avenue and more Funding has been provided accessible car parking. by the Buloke Shire Council and Victorian Labor Govern- This is a transformational ment, with the extended scope project for the Birchip com- of works, stretching from the munity that will have long “five-ways” intersection through lasting impacts on livability, to Morrison Street. tou rism and the local economy. • Daniel Ryan, from Damian Cameron Concrete, levelling the aggregate concrete.

Seven hundred metres of stormwater drainage and 1460 Existing Native Remnant Vegetation: metres of curb and channel have been installed, 43 Telstra pits have been replaced, and Rewards for Enhancement 570 metres of general footpath work on both sides of Cum- The Australian Government’s Enhancing Remnant Vegetation Pilot will see farmers — including those eligible in the ming Avenue, from the five Mallee electorate — being paid for biodiversity benefits from the management of existing native vegetation. ways intersection to Morrison Street intersection, have been Minister for Agriculture to take part in this ground- hand in hand with a produc- ment protocols could include ing the trials: Burnett-Mary re-instated. and Northern Australia, David breaking trial by visiting tive farming enterprise. activities such as fencing, re- (QLD), Central West (NSW), Littleproud, said farmers have www.agriculture.gov.au/agri- Positive Outcomes planting and weed and pest North Central (VIC), North This week the community been managing biodiversity culture stewardship.” “Our farmers produce some control. Tasmania (TAS), Eyre Penin- was excited to see some more on their farms for decades, Member for Mallee, Anne of the best food and fibre in In some projects, farmers sula (SA) and South-west of the aesthetic work taking and it was time they were paid Webster, said the Enhancing the world, and we want to re- may choose to undertake (WA). place, with the exposed aggre- for it. Remnant Vegetation Pilot was ward them for delivering pos- small areas of planting to pro- • Regions have been gate concrete being laid in “We will start trialling a part of the Australian Govern- itive outcomes for their vide wildlife corridors and selected, amongst other crite- Cumming Avenue from the new market-based approach ment’s Agriculture Steward- communities while also im- connectivity across the land- ria, to test the program across Shamrock Hotel to the IGA that will also see them paid ship Package. proving the financial sustain- scape. a range of jurisdictions, farm- for actions to protect and en- Supermarket. “The government provided ability of their own farm For more details or to ing systems, and vegetation hance their remnant native $22.3 million in the 2021 business.” apply for the program, visit types, and to complement and vegetation,” Minister Lit- It is planned this work will budget to run these additional As part of the pilot, the www. agriculture.gov.au/agri- compare the trial with the tleproud said. be completed by September 7, trials alongside the Carbon Australian National Univer- culturestewardship Carbon + Biodiversity Pilot. 2021. It was fascinating to see Pilots plus Biodiversity Pilot,” Dr. sity (ANU) has created the Fast Facts • The trials are designed to the process used to expose the “Over time, I want to roll Webster said. processes and protocols that • The Agriculture Steward- test the underpinning systems aggregate concrete, which is these pilots out to more measure and reward farmers ship Package now totals $66.1 and frameworks of the ap- farmers, making them widely “The trial will prioritise for undertaking the projects, proach to ensure credibility, an impressive feature of this funding for projects with the million, with $32.1 million massive redevelopment and available and fuelled by delivering a system that will provided in 2021, and $34 and test the market willing- private sector investment. most biodiversity benefit per be respected by international ness to buy. beautification project. dollar. million provided in 2019. “I encourage farmers in the markets. • Six Natural Resource • Farmers in these regions The contract for the land- Mallee electorate to find out “We don’t want to lock up ANU Professor Andrew Management (NRM) regions will be able to apply in late scaping has been awarded, and more and check their eligibility land; we want this work to go Macintosh said that manage- across Australia are support- September. PAGE 16 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, September 3, 2021.