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www.snowyriverecho.com 1 Welcome to the February issue of the Echo.

In this issue We rear in to 2017 with glee and some new columnists! I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their amazing feedback and support. The Snowy River Echo is your only locally owned, pub- lished and printed magazine. We take pride in this and love supporting the community in any way we can.

I had a phone call in early February from a resident in Berridale, the lady thought she had missed January’s edition. Explaining to me that she posts a copy each month to an old friend in New Zealand that used to work on the Snowy. I replied with joy now knowing that the magazine (if only one copy) gets to New Zea- land. As discussed with this regular reader, I mentioned that the magazine hasn’t been published in January before but as per the communities feedback we will as of next year publish 12 editions a year.

The Monaro’s agriculture show season is upon us. So please support our local towns by attending or partic- ipating! I will be participating in a few of the horse events my self, feel free to come over and say hi!

I took a drive to Buchan the other week, a little exploring down the to the Mountain Cattlemen’s Get Together. Hosted by the Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria a great weekend was had by all and on pages 12 and 13 you have a read about some of the history and what went on.

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The Universities Centre provides high-tech facilities and University level education 10 Wellsmore Family Reunion Part 1 28 Brumby Reprieve? opportunities to students in the Region! The CUC is open to anyone, so with HSC results now out - why not consider your study options available locally at the CUC? 16 Buckin Hell 31 Wisdom Words With Elizabeth 23 Socialising Your Dog 34 Anatomy of a bud in taste Two Degrees: Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood or Primary Degree in Events and Tourism Take your Independent study: Any degree that is offered via distance education pick! Contact the CUC today to talk about your study The Snowy River Echo is independently owned and welcomes all community input. If you have a story or prepared article for consideration, please contact us on 0405 278 517 or email [email protected] options! For all sales enquiries please contact Sophie Davies on 0405 278 517 or [email protected]

The publisher accepts no responsibility for any advertisement, notice, letter or article published. Any advertisement, notice, letter or article is published at the risk of the contributor who accepts liability for any intended publication. All such contributors, by forwarding advertisements, notices, letters or articles, agree to indemnify the publisher and warrant that the material is accurate and is neither deceptive, misleading, in breach of copyright, defamatory or in breach of any laws and regulations. 2 [email protected] 02 6452 3368 38 Bombala St Cooma 3 was Gabrielle Kerr for her leadership in the school sector. A special achievement award went to a local A Snowy Summer young man of Somali heritage, Mr Daud Mohamed, Words and images by Paul McIver for his work with Youth for Global Peace which assists people from diverse cultural backgrounds to share their experiences and knowledge with the wider community. Sports person of the year went to our very own barrel queen Michelle O’Neil after a year of outstanding success in the saddle. Young sports person of the year went to rising squash star, Sam Sergo. Arts person was Allan Spencer for his enormous achievement in orchestrating the National Busking Championships. In Jindabyne the recipi- ents were Louise Frolich, citizen of the year, for her tireless work with children’s play facilities. Lachlan Harrigan was young Citizen of the year as result of his incredible cycling achievements. In Bombala the We all have that one friend who, late in the season, good company. For others, it can be a trail ride on citizen of the year was Colin Ryan for his revival of will say “Sheesh, what ever happened to summer horseback to experience life from, what seems like, rugby among many other achievements. this year. We really didn’t really get one.” Well, odds a bygone age. are that you won’t be hearing that this year. So, now that January has passed and all it had to We had our fair share of relatively minor bush and offer has been consumed, it’s onwards and deeper It has been hot. Almost relentlessly hot with above grass fires in January which should have prompted into the year as we begin to savour all that is on offer average temperatures, day and night, across the all of us to review our bushfire action plans in the in February and beyond. entire region. event that February has something more serious in mind. Naturally, when things get as hot as they did in January, we turn to the regions cooling resources Late January saw the annual event we call Australia and head to the dams of the Snowy Hydro Scheme Day celebrated across the district. A relatively recent or our watercourses. There are a host of cooling ac- community. In Cooma, the citizen of the year was tivities on the lakes and dams like sailing, swimming educator Kevin Dunne. The young citizen of the year and water-skiing. The Australian Water-skiing cham- pionships were held on Lake Jindabyne in January and what a tremendous spectacle they were. The roar of the engines of these high speed ski boats shook you to the core and the courage of the com- petitors was extraordinary.

With record numbers of drownings on inland water- ways this summer it was good to see Maritime Au- thorities active on our lakes enforcing safety jacket regulations, boozed boating and fishing licences. Sometimes a visual presence can be the deterrent that saves someone’s life.

When it’s a stinker down on the plains it is often worth the effort to take a trip up to the ski resorts for some blessed relief. There were still patches of snow on the ground up there this January and you can gain a valuable insight into their operation with the mantle of snow removed.

With some of us having time off, it is well worth a camping trip for the cool air, serenity you can smell and relaxing cool nights under an ocean of stars in 4 5 Design Creativity and True Grit at Billy Kart Derby Upper Snowy Landcare – Greening Australia On a sunny hot day, the second running of the continue to tackle tree dieback in 2017 Monaro Billy Kart Derby at the Cooma Showground on Sunday 22 January was notable for a wide range of highly creative cart designs, hot times and close competition in all classes; also for the true grit of a young competitor who kept on getting back onto her cart after a series of crashes into the hay bales. Upper Snowy Landcare (USL) and Greening Aus- k2c.org.au/. Presenters included: Cris Brack (ANU), The Cooma Police were at the event with their radar tralia (GA) under the NSW Environmental Trust’s Jacqui Stol (CSIRO), Nicki Taws (Greening Austra- gun and clocked Tom Brown at 42 km/hour in the Bush Connect grant entitled, Monaro Tree Come- lia) - Monaro Tree Comeback NSW Environmental Cooma Rural Fire Brigade kart which was the fast- back Project, are getting more than 10 ha prepared Trust, Lauren Van Dyke (Upper Snowy Landcare, est speed for the day. While Elyssa Gould did not this year for planting in response to the tree dieback Dieback Project Manager), Sue McIntyre (CSIRO), win the 5-8 years Classic Kart competition, she won As well as age group Classes, the carts themselves epidemic affecting thousands of acres across the Mike Thompson (NSW NPA), Susannah Power the admiration of everyone at the event by pluckily were also classified as being “Traditional’ – being Monaro. (OEH), John Briggs (OEH), Johannes Botha (ACT climbing back on to her rope steered cart after a se- made from wood with rope steering, ‘Modern’ or Government), Chris Allen (OEH) ries of crashes and ‘soldiering on’ to complete all her ’Novelty’. Out of a total 34 competitors, the Class A proportion of the 10 hectares, spread across four 4 runs down the Cooma Showgrounds track. place getters on the day were: properties within the dieback zone, will be planted For information on the USL Dieback Project contact: out as straight biodiversity patches using seedlings Lauren Van Dyke MODERN DESIGN from local remnant species in a 50% shrub / 50 % USL Dieback Project Manager 5-8 years tree ratio. Other plots will be set up as a trial with Email: [email protected] 1st - Jackson Lee - best time 18.41s input from the CSIRO to investigate the benefits of Ph: 0411 402 978 2nd - Lachlan Corbett - best time 20.57s planting more robust and persistent species and 3rd - Max Ward - best time 21.88s subspecies of the affected Eucalyptus viminalis 9-14 years (Ribbon/Manna Gum) and test cool burning to en- 1st - Deana Hedger - best time 17.81s hance soil quality. 2nd - Thomas Evans - best time 18.08s 3rd - Ethan Conley - best time 18.21s The USL were given a boost late last year, having 15-18 years received the ‘Monaro Service Award ’ for service to Conservation Volunteers Australia put- Organisers Tony Nassar and Kurt Wassink were 1st - Simeon Truter - best time 19.93s the environment in revegetating areas across the Monaro devastated by tree dieback. The award was ting on tree guards critical for seedling very pleased with this second running of the Kart 2nd - Kiana Swain - best time 19.26s survival. Derby, and in his presentation speech Tony Nassar 3rd - Logan Crawford - best time 20.06s presented by John Barilaro MP Member of Monaro expressed thanks to the event sponsors – Cooma 18+ years and Bronnie Taylor, MLC in a well-attended ceremo- Car Club, Cooma Rural Fire Brigade, High Country 1st - Peter Heeley - best time 17.76s ny in Cooma. Further support came from the NSW Automotive Group and Snowy Monaro Regional 2nd - Pierre Wall - best time 18.13s Government, under the Minister for the Environ- Council. Tony also expressed a special thank you 3rd - Tristan Johnston - best time 19.23s ment’s Conservation Fund, who provided $5,000 to to David Baron who provided the safety hay bales CLASSIC DESIGN help USL develop and print a free brochure for land- and donated some of the bales to The Community 1st - Will Taylor - best time 35.53s holders that will provide a step by step guide on best Chest. Mr Nassar thanked the Cooma Car Club NOVELTY CLASS practice techniques for plant survival on the Monaro. members who volunteered for the day as race 1st - Dave Thompson - best time 17.71s officials, and recorded a special mention to David BUSINESS CLASS For those who missed the K2C Forum on Tree Monaro Native Tree Nursery, Michael Thompson from Wambion and David Gray from 1st - Daniel Nassar for Full On Constructions best Dieback and Woodland Restoration held in Quean- Platts and helper Sean Brooks beyan late last year you can read the important pre- planting to re-create some necessary Queanbeyan who brought their hot rod and Chevro- time 18.06s connectivity. let Corvette replica carts to the event and competed EMERGENCY SERVICES TROPHY sentations by accessing the K2C website on http:// in the Novelty Class. 1st - Tom Brown & Ben Morley for Cooma Rural Fire Brigade FASTEST TIME OF THE DAY Ben Morley - best time 17.53s

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6 7 Snowy River Community Recycling Centre Queanbeyan Youth Music Event Backed Officially Opened By NSW Government

Recycling and the environment in the Snowy Monaro Queanbeyan’s youth music festival, LiquidFest ple aged 12 to 25 are the driving force behind the Region has been given a huge boost with the official 2017, has received NSW Government funding to program, which will involve them collaborating with opening of the new Snowy River Community Recycling help stage the popular all-ages music event. local councils, youth services, police and community Centre located at the Jindabyne Landfill. groups. The Member for Monaro John Barilaro said the The construction of the centre followed a grant of $5,000 grant will support young people to present “This funding is supporting teams of young people almost $140,000 from the State Government last year live, locally produced music and organise an innova- throughout NSW working with local communities to the former Snowy River Shire Council through the tive event with local authorities. to develop and run all-ages, drug-and-alcohol free NSW Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) Waste events,” said Mr Grant. Less, Recycle More initiative. “The NSW Government is investing more than $50,000 across NSW to support these kinds of The Indent Youth Music Event Development Grants The new recycling facility, which is now accepting events encouraging young people to organise local program offers grants of up to $2,500 for smaller paints, oils, batteries, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, youth festivals,” Mr Barilaro said. events targeted at a local level, and up to $5,000 ing for the centre under the government’s Waste Less, fluoro tubes and other household problem wastes, will for larger events organised by groups with previous bring long- term environmental and health benefits to Recycle More initiative. “The events are a great way of encouraging young event development experience. the Snowy Monaro community. “We want the Snowy Monaro to continue to grow and people to get involved in arts and culture and cre- EPA representative, Matthew Rizzuto announced that, having an effective community recycling centre which ating opportunities for artistic development in local The program, open to groups of at least five young “Jindabyne is now part of a network of over 100 Com- will help manage the added waste that comes with communities.” people, is administered by MusicNSW on behalf of munity Recycling Centres being established across future growth in the region.” the NSW Government. NSW thanks to more than $11M in grants under the Minister for the Arts Troy Grant said young peo- Waste Less Recycle More initiative since 2014.” Having a new service to keep household problem waste out of kerbside bins, the community will be able General Manager, Joseph Vescio said he was pleased to reduce the amount of environmentally hazardous the NSW Government was able to provide grant fund- and recyclable materials that end up as landfill.

“Council is committed to improving recycling and waste services for residents and the new facility will Need LPG? provide a year-round, convenient solution for recy- cling and safely disposing problem wastes,” said Mr Trust a local! Vescio. Eden-Monaro Located off Kosciuszko Road at the Jindabyne Land- Elgas is a local business, run by fill, the Community Recycling Centre will be open local people offering LPG for: Get your First Aid Certificate this month! between 10am – 2pm, 7 days a week (closed Public Courses held regularly in Cooma and Jindabyne Your Home Your Business Run by Registered Nurses Holidays). • Heating • Forklift Cost $160 pp Provide First Aid,$80.00 pp CPR • Hot Water • Commercial The centre accepts the following problem wastes: • Cooking • Industrial • Swap n Go COURSE DATES • Water-based and oil-based paints Tuesday 7th March 9.30am - 5.30pm @ Cooma Library • Used motor and cooking oils Saturday 18th March 9.00am - 5.00pm @ Horizons Jindabyne • Lead-acid and hand-held batteries You couldn’t • Gas cylinders and fire extinguishers • Conventional tube and compact fluorescent lamps be in better • Smoke detectors hands! Contact Kylie Phillips on 0412 579 517 or Danni Matson on For more information on the new Snowy River Com- 0414 804 273. munity Recycling Centre or any other council matters Regularly servicing your area! email - [email protected] www.applyfirstaid.com.au(>>NSW>>Snowy Mountains) please phone 1300 345 345. 131 161 To read more about Snowy Monaro Regional Coun- www.elgas.com.au cil’s latest news, please view our website https:// www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au or follow Council’s Facebook page. 8 9 Wellsmore Family Reunion at Dalgety Part 1

Dalgety was the ‘home’ of the Wellsmore family over as was supported in asking for a Conditional Pardon the weekend of 11th, 12th and 13th November when by Richard Brooks, A.T. Faunce (Police Magistrate), 60 people gathered for activities, history tours, din- Henry Buckley (businessman, owner of Arable) ners and sharing of information, contacts and family and Nathan Powell (J.P. and son in law of Richard photos. The Dalgety Hall was used as the Reunion Brooks). The requested Conditional Pardon was base. refused this time.

Family members and friends came from Washing- Thomas and his family later moved further south ton State in America, Morwell in Victoria and from again to work for Thomas Moore at Burnima and for Kerry Wellsmore of Paupong giving a shearing demonstration Old Home at Paupong all around and from the Austra- George Garnock at Bukalong in the southern Monaro lian Capital Territory. Not only Wellsmores but other area. He also worked on the Bibbenluke Station run Friday morning saw interested folk set out on a tour born here, one being James 2nd in 1871. names associated were Mould, Cooper, Woodhouse, where Thomas is mentioned in Dr Barbara Dawson’s of local history spots in the Dalgety area facilitated by McPhie, Tichner, Bishop, Johnston, Stallard and book about the shepherds and other workers on that Richard Mould driving the bus and providing com- Paupong/Popong Run belonged to James Wood- others. Station. Here he was a shepherd, fleecewinder and mentary. This was slightly delayed due to a mob of house before he left in the 1860s. The home currently fencer. several hundred sheep blocking the Dalgety Bridge owned by the Walters family is near to where Wood- Thomas Willsmore/Wellsmore arrived in Australia southwards over the Snowy River! house lived in a hut. In the late 1890s Thomas Wells- in 1824 as a convict from Essex, England. Thomas A Conditional Pardon, meaning Thomas was at last more and his brother James 2nd selected the land married an English convict Elizabeth Nicholls, but this free, was only granted in 1845 when supported by This trip included stops near Blackburn Creek in the where the Walters home currently stands. This later marriage of only 7 months ended with the death of John Lambie, Henry Buckley and George Garnock Parish of Marranumbla where Thomas Wellsmore ju- became James’ family home after he married Cecil- Elizabeth in 1833. Thomas met his Irish wife, Mary during his time near Bibbenluke. The Conditional part nior took up land and built a timber home, but nothing ia Reid (William’s daughter from Honeyvale) and is Barrett, who came free in 1835 from Cork. They mar- of this document meant that he could not return to remains of that now. where they parented 8 children including Elsie, Ossie, ried in September 1835. They had 3 children: Mary England but was otherwise free. Billy, Madeline, Ray, Cliss, Milton and Laura. Anne, Thomas junior and James. The stone house on the Numbla Road at “Lake View” When his sons moved over to the Dalgety area, currently owned by Richard and John Tiller had built Unfortunately this home was completely destroyed in Daughter Mary Anne married Thomas Fleming at Thomas came to nearby Matong. Vicky Wallace in 1888 for James and Ellen Sarah the January 1939 bush fires. The rebuilt home, after Bukalong station and they had 6 children. Thomas Wellsmore as their family home. This was viewed the death of James and Cecilia, was where Ray and Fleming’s recollections of early southern Monaro his- The reunion activities started with Horseriding at from the road. Also in this area is Wellsmore Hill and Joan (Daniels) Wellsmore, and later Milton and Bren- tory were recorded by Mr. Edwards of Bibbenluke Sta- Crackenback, which was enjoyed by a group of family Tom’s Farm Creek. Nearby Burnt Hut Crossing is past da (Little) Wellsmore and their boys David and Brian tion and are held in the National Library in . members under the watchful eye of Neville Barrass Jimenbuen and is where James and Ellen Sarah lived lived for a time. Milton sold the property to the Walters of Thredbo Valley Horse Riding assisted by John before Paupong and Lake View. In the Little Paupong family who remain there today. Thomas junior married Mary Rankin from Glencoe, Wellsmore and his daughter Bronwyn Wellsmore who area is Block 8, County of Wallace, Parish of Matong Scotland and had 12 children with 8 surviving past provided valuable riding advice to others. Lunch was which was a block taken up by the early Wellsmores. To be continued.....Please pick up March’s edition to childhood. taken afterwards at the Wild Brumby opposite Pend- read the second part of this story. erlea, Crackenback. A link road was used from Numbla to the Cemetery James married Ellen Sarah Whalan whose moth- at Boloco where a number of Wellsmore family er was Caroline Whalen (nee Bayliss). They had 8 members are buried. These include James Wells- children. Caroline’s father, Edward Bayliss had been more Jnr and his wife Cecilia, along with two of their manager at nearby Aston Station and explored into daughters - little Madeline who died aged 6 from Victoria, being credited with being the first grazier in appendicitis and Elsie Kitchen (nee Wellsmore) Buchan. who had lived at Muswellbrook for many years. Also buried here are the local identities Ossie and Lila After some years in where convict Thomas Wellsmore. Thomas Woodhouse is buried close by worked for most of that time as groom for Hannibal as he had been reared by James and Cecilia after Macarthur (nephew of John) but also for James Wilt- his mother died. Other relatives buried here are the shire as a tanner and at Carters Barracks in charge McPhies and Reids. of the Surveyors horses, the family moved south to the Queanbeyan/Bungendore region where Thomas Near the Fire Shed at Paupong a stop was made was a policeman. Part of his duties was escorting to view the area where James and Cecilia had lived prisoners from Bungendore area to Berrima for trial, in a grass hut for a short while prior to building the travelling on horseback with prisoners manacled to stone home at Lake View. This hut was on property the horse. The above is a historic photo of Cecilia (Celie) Wellsmore, now owned by Larry Wallace but which had pre- Laura Mould (nee Wellsmore) and James Wellsmore. Laura is taken here with her parents at Paupong. viously been in the hands of the Compton family. In his time in the Bungendore region, in 1841, Thom- Several of James and Ellen Sarah’s children were 10 11 The 43rd Annual Mountain Cattlemen’s Get Together 2017 Just the other side of one our mountains The Moun- my time watching the horses attempt at the various Words and images by Sophie Davies tain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria (MCAV) put obstacles. on their 43rd Mountain Cattlemen’s Get Together over the days of the 13th-15th of January. Buchan My evening was again placed on the hillside to hosted the event this year and the venue was Dale watch the TC Tricks Motorbike Stunt Show. With Roger’s property “Buchan River Run”. And what pizza in my hand and great company, the crowd an amazing location for such an event! I feel pretty roared with laughter at Tim and Lochy entertaining lucky to have gone and experienced this well organ- young and old with their antics. The weather was ised event and to have met some great people. spectacular and Sunday morning I browsed the stalls and watched the Whipcracking. The Walking The MCAV have been caring for the High Coun- Races well speak for themselves, riders are to ride try since 1834, they care for their cattle and land a short course at a walk. Seems a tedious event but and the men well known for their knowledge of all when working all day in the saddle a good walker things mountain. The MCAV thrive to ensure that is a must! and I had a go at the dog high the culture and traditions continue on to the younger jump, poor boy had never done it before and got up generation. 1.8metres. It was great fun to apart of the experi- ence. Each year the MCAV gather together for a weekend to celebrate and share the heritage, experience, Local resident of Dalgety, along the Snowy River knowledge and traditions of the high country. Way 25 year old Daryl Baines and his horse Harry competed in the Mountain Cattle’s Cup Challenge. The events were endless but to name a few; Fam- Daryl and Harry placed second overall, such an ily Novelties, Shoeing Competition, Quick Shears achievement and amazing outcome for one of our Competition, Cracking, Hay stacking, Great own. Daryl said he had a great weekend and I am Australian Packhorse Race, Dog High Jump (Oscar sure we see him competing and placing in future and I had a go!), Mounted Relay Race, Bush Poetry events. and the main event The Mountain Cattlemen’s Cup Challenge. Along with the evenings entertainment My weekend closed with watching the Cattlemen’s from the TC Tricks Motorbike Show and live music Cup Race, where I saw horse and rider gallop from Ruckus and Iain Archibald band. There was across the property and attempt some challenging something for everyone. obstacles at speed! I look forward to January 2018, where Omeo will host the next Mountain Cattle- I arrived Friday evening to a very wet campground, men’s Get Together. as it had poured all afternoon. But after setting up my camp and having a look around this hadn’t For those who have never had the pleasure of visit- dampened anyone’s spirits for the weekend ahead. ing Buchan, I highly recommend the trip. Known as Live music was blaring from the stage and fellow the gateway to the Snowy River and Victorian High campers enjoying their evening. I didn’t know where Country, it has a lot to offer and with a very scenic to start on Saturday morning with a few things going drive to get there. I was told by many that the Caves on, so I took a seat on the hillside to look down on are worth visiting and a great story to be told about several events. Amazed by the horsemanship of the local pub that was burnt down and then rebuilt the obstacle course, I must admit I spent most of by the community solely on donations.

Daryl Baines with his horse Harry competing at the 43rd Annual Mountain Cattlemen’s Get Together. Placing second overall! 12 13

Did You Know? batteries can NOT be recycled through the 2017 Council Meeting Dates kerbside collection. February – 5.30pm, Wednesday 22 February, Cooma Council Chambers. Recycling a single aluminium saves enough Members of the public are welcome to attend Council meetings. Those wishing to address Council in energy to run a TV set for 3 hours. “We can all ‘do However, batteries and light bulbs can now Public Forum must requests prior to the Agenda being published, please phone us on 1300 345 345 for our bit’ to help!” be recycled correctly at the Jindabyne CRC. more information Household batteries and compact globes can be Council’s kerbside recycling service collect paper also be disposed of at disposal point bins around and cardboard such as newspapers, magazines, Cooma; library, Coles and Woolworths, batteries Do you have an EVENT happening in our What’s On? phone books, cereal boxes and envelopes just can be disposed at Council officers locations in region? as an example, glass bottles and jars, steel and Berridale, Cooma and Jindabyne. Feb 25 - First Bombala Rotary Market held on the aluminium cans along with plastic containers that Attention all event organisers, groups, Railway Land at Bombala 8am-2pm have the recycle symbols 1, 2, 3, 5 and HDPE, Residents can help by learning about what associations, schools & clubs. Make sure you are PET bottles. they can and can’t recycle in their local area, to included in our ‘Snowy Monaro Region Calendar of Feb 25 - Bombala Country Music Talent Quest RSL ensure we’re keeping valuable resources out of Events’. Claim your date and get promoted. Send commences 9am. Council would like to remind you that items such landfill and to help minimise our impact on the all your event details, including posters to as syringes, disposable nappies, garden hose, environment. [email protected] Feb 25 – 3R’s Resource and Waste, Jindabyne poly pipe & polystyrene, paints and oils crockery, https://www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au/288/What- Memorial Hall Expo 10am to 3pm. ceramics and drinking glasses, light bulbs and Can-I-Recycle This is a FREE promotion opportunity offered to all events happening in the Snowy Monaro Regional Feb 26 – CWA Village Markets 9am to Council area. Would you like to receive weekly 3pm. e-mails about what’s on? Join the list by contacting [email protected]

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Paint includes water and solvent based paint, Stay informed with all Council news and events following our social media accounts; decking oil Facebook – Snowy Monaro Regional Council Instagram - @snowymonaroregionalcouncil Motor Oils include engine oil, 2 stroke, diesel oil, lubricating oil Contact Details 1300 345 345 Head Office Branch Offices Other Oils include cooking oil, brake fluid, coolant Cooma 81 Commissioner Street Berridale Jindabyne COOMA NSW 2630 2 Myack Street Shop 2 Razorback Plaza BERRIDALE NSW 2628 Gippsland Street JINDABYNE NSW 2627 Mailing Address: PO Box 714, Bombala 71 Caveat Street Administrator Interim General Manager COOMA NSW 2630 14 BOMBALA NSW 2632 Dean Lynch Joseph Vescio 15 The thing that distinguishes the Jindabyne from most others is the small size of the arena. Now, while this a boon to the crowd as is brings the spectators right up close to the action it can be a little bit of a nightmare for competitors as there is less room to move. This means that the rodeo clowns and the support dismount riders have their work cut out for them all day.

The Jindabyne Rodeo is not just about and the saddle bronc but includes a wide variety of events with quite universal appeal. The barrel races, both junior and ladies saw a lot of very willing competition and some great displays of equestrianism as the barrels were attacked at a fast rate of knots and sometimes sent flying as the riders enthusi- asm topped 100%.

The ongoing health of the sport was reflected in the large number of young people who were competing across al disciplines. There were little kiddies on very large horses as well as smaller ones with all of the self-assurance of their older counterparts. Some were at poke a long speed and some were at get a long speed but they all seemed to be having a ball. Those feeling a little bit more temperate could settle Buckin’ Hell for the ride in the carnie section away from the arena Words and images by Paul McIver where the spins and bucks could be moderated by the operator. Let’s be right up front with this. In Australia we like a bronc and you begin to get the picture. The same could be said of the decent sized crowd who reflected a contact sport. Aussie Rules, rugby league and even wide cross section of people. There were the full on cow folk complete netball and cricket can be willing at times but they The annual Man From Snowy River Rodeo event with all the latest , regular folk in kind of come as you are all take a seat a long way back in the shade when has been running since 1943. Originally held in Old apparel and folks from as far afield as India, China and the Middle East compared to Rodeo. Jindabyne and now held at the ‘John Connors’ Park some in the dress of their home culture. Road, Jindabyne Sports Ground. Yes, front row forwards are big and sometimes enter No matter what you come to see at the Jindabyne Rodeo you will come an arena with malice in their heart but they do not The action includes Open and Novice Bulls, Saddle away satisfied. So if you are at a bit of a loss for something to do when weigh in at nearly a tonne and are intent on seeing Bronc, Bareback Horses, Poly Buckjump, Ladies it rolls into town next year, get along, little doggie. You might just get you in the emergency room of the nearest hospital Barrel Race, Junior Steer ride and Junior Barrel hooked on this wild sport. or even better, the nearest graveyard as a bull or a Races. They also are including a Ladies Steer Ride bronc does. Imagine all the wear and tear on a footy for 18 years and over competitors. Helmets and player’s body in eighty or one hundred minuets of vests are required. footy squeezed down into eight seconds on a bull or

16 17 Locals new venture $15 Million Line For Recreational Fishing Caltex Jindabyne Fishing groups across the Monaro are being urged Some of the projects funded already include inland to apply for NSW Recreational Fishing Trust grants fish stocking, habitat restoration, fishing workshops Local Jindabyne residents Paul & Kaz Rowson to improve recreational fishing. and the improvement of local fishing facilities. purchased a well-known business last year, some may not have heard. But they are the new proud The Member for Monaro John Barilaro said $15 mil- This program is another way the NSW Government owners of the Caltex – Jindabyne. lion has been allocated from the sale of recreational continues to reinvest this resource back into the rec- fishing licenses to both freshwater and saltwater reational fishing sector to help ensure a bright future Already apart of our community with Kaz being projects across the state in 2016-17. for NSW fishing.” on the Jindabyne Pony Club committee for many years and Paul owning and operating Jindabyne Grants are available for both large projects involving Recreational fishing adds about $3.4 billion to the Water Supplies, we wish them the best of luck more than $10,000 of funding, and smaller projects State’s economy each year, and accounts for more and a prosperous 2017! involving less than $10,000. than 14,000 full-time jobs.

“This is a great opportunity for individuals and com- Gone Fishing NSW fishing club grants of up to munity groups in Monaro to apply for these grants $2,000 are also available for groups applying to run which improve recreational fishing in our region,” Mr community fishing events for Gone Fishing NSW Barilaro said. Day on 15 October 2017.

“Applications are open to anyone, including fishing Applications for small and large projects close on 13 clubs and organisations, universities, councils, com- March 2017. munity groups, individuals and joint applications are also encouraged. Applications for Gone Fishing NSW fishing club grants close on 30 April 2017. Trivia with Mark...... SAVE THE DATE! 2017 DALGETY WOMEN’S DAY: 1. Which superhero has an assistant called Robin? 2. What does water turn in to when it freezes? “WOMEN OF THE WORLD” WEDNESDAY MAY 10TH 2017 3. What is a habitat? Yes, May 10th will see us once again celebrate all the local community. She is currently the Manager of 4. How many colours are mentioned in the Rainbow things Women at the 2017 Dalgety Women’s Day, Liverpool Neighbourhood Connections. She under- song? “Women of The World”. takes many community development programs and 5. Which continent does Great Britain belong to? currently oversees the Sydney Community Founda- 6. What was the name of the first female singer to Our guest speakers this year are certainly Women tion Based Project in Warwick Farm. have 30 top ten hits? who have both travelled and worked in locations 7. What is the name of the largest desert in Asia? around the world or have had experiences with Tickets will be $15.00 and includes morning tea and 8. Which male Disney character is able to fly and women from regions worldwide. Carole-Anne Priest- will go on sale the first week of April. We hope that refuses to grow up? ley has been named one of top 100 Business Wom- you will Save The Date for the 2017 Dalgety Wom- 9. What is the highest number visible on a dart en in Australia as well as a former Telstra Women en’s Day and join us in a fun filled and entertaining board? of the Year. Carole-Anne is a lawyer, director, CEO, day. Watch out for further updates are we continue 10. How many yards are there between the wickets entrepreneur and innovator. Pat Hall will be making to promote the day. in a game of cricket? a return as a speaker on the day. She has worked in the Warwick Farm community now for over 20 Please call Narelle on 0421792870 for information.

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Eleven talented teachers throughout the Monaro Schools in the Monaro are encouraged to put for- Author: Dr Darryl have been honoured with Member for Monaro Ex- ward nominations for next year’s awards. Nelson, Head of Faculty, cellence in Education Awards. Science and Technology 2016 Member for Monaro Excellence in Educa- at Snowy Mountains The Member for Monaro John Barilaro said the tion Award recipients: Grammar School award acknowledges the important contributions that teachers and school support staff make through Elizabeth England – Snowy Mountains Grammar It is very easy to get their work. School caught up in theoretical explanations of “Good teachers are so important to ensure that Margaret Hansen – The Anglican School (Googong) subjects like Science every student is engaged, challenged and provided Debbie Geach – Cooma Public School and Technology. One with learning opportunities to ensure their success,” of the more enjoyable said Mr Barilaro. Elyse Saunders – Jerrabomberra Public School experiences for students Scott Challman – Bombala High School can be applying their “Teachers and support staff work tirelessly to inspire knowledge by “doing” a love of learning in their students, to work alongside Timothy Bland – Snowy Mountains Grammar School something based on that families, and to build important connections within Kevin Dunne – St Patrick’s Parish School theory. Ostensibly the the community; it’s fitting that they are recognised. Academies of Excellence Bronwyn Lochrin – Queanbeyan East Public School at Snowy Mountains “Now in its fourth year, the Member for Monaro Steve Cooper – Jindabyne Central School Grammar School cater for Excellence in Education Award gives each school in those opportunities beyond the Monaro Electorate the opportunity to put forward Alexis Knight – Jindabyne Central School what can be achieved in staff to be recognised. the classroom. Julie Hedger – Cooma North Public School “This year’s award recipients range from admin staff to maths and performing arts teachers.” Many students took time and outside of school time at Gidgilly’s Early advantage of those opportunities last year, several Education Care Centre. She completed and of whom were recognised for their efforts. Daniel implemented an action research project for Gidgilly’s Ternes-Dixon (Year 7) won the Snowy Hydro Award focused on developing a reading/literacy corner for Innovation. He has been designing and building in the 0-2 room. Abigail was actively involved in Commitment to Water Fluoridation Throughout a fully automated and wirelessly controlled Remotely the SMGS Let’s Explore transitional program and Operated Vehicle (ROV) that is capable of both worked alongside parents, students and teachers. the Snowy Monaro Region airborne and underwater exploration via manual controls, pre-programmed instructions and basic This year, students have even more opportunities Snowy Monaro Regional Council’s appeal to NSW grade or replacement of the fluoridation system at artificial intelligence. within the Academies of Excellence to excel in Health to help subsidise the effective fluoridation of East Jindabyne. areas of their own choosing, or discover interests of the water supplies throughout the region continues Antonia Murphy (Year 10) was awarded the which they were not even aware. Engagement and to gain momentum with support for a funding subsi- Dr Jeremy McAnulty, Acting Chief Health Officer Principal’s Award for Excellent Achievement. Antonia passion await. dy from NSW Health. and Deputy Secretary Population and Public Health, has been exploring her growing passion in the field stated that, NSW Health look forward to working of microbiology where she is gaining skills and The 2017 Academies of Excellence include: “Maintenance and upgrades of the regions aging flu- with Council to support the upgrade and thanked techniques to learn about micro-organisms and School of Agriculture oridation systems are closely monitored by staff on them for their continued commitment to this import- their characteristics in partnership with Quantal School of Aviation an ongoing basis. We are always looking for ways to ant public health project. Bioscience, a microbiology laboratory within The School of Creativity enhance our aging infrastructure while trying to mi- King’s School. Antonia’s skills have resulted in School of Drama and Theatre Studies nimise the associated costs to ratepayers. Subsidy For more information on this upgrade project and Quantal Bioscience allowing her to complete School of Early Childhood programs such as this come as a welcomed relief,” other Council projects please phone us on scientific research independent of their laboratory at School of Music explained Administrator, Dean Lynch. 1300 345 345. Snowy Mountains Grammar School. School of Photography School of Robotics and Coding The subsidy will see the supply and installation of To read more about Snowy Monaro Regional Coun- Abigail Mifsud (Year 11) was awarded the SMGS School of Science new modern fluoridation systems for Jindabyne cil’s latest news, please view our website Parents and Friends Award for Endeavour. 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What we need is, people to develop and block buster movies, implement them. why writer’s block is a myth perpetuated Sunday 12th March will see a carnival Dreaming Big In previous years we have run HSC and Homework by current affairs is Fun in the Park Jindabyne as the Help, with a tutor to guide students through their shows and why enticing 4th Children’s Reading and Writing Festival Author - Jack Heath exams and answer questions. We’d like to run this Romeo and Juliet is gets under way. again but first we need to find one or two cool teach- the worst thing ever ers who are free to drive this essential initiative en- published. Jack is an award winning author of ten This festival is for kids of all ages, passionate and abling students in this town maximise their potential. exciting books for young people. His books are sold reluctant readers alike. Adults will love it, too. 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24 25 There Are Fungi At The Opening of New Sheep and Calf TILBA REAL Bottom of My Garden Yards at the Cooma Livestock Selling Centre DAIRY 13. NON-EDIBLE FUNGI - Part 5. The new opening of the new sheep/calf yards at Fresh ,Seasonal, Organic Local the Cooma Livestock Selling Centre was officially Produce Continuing on with the gilled fungi (Agarics) growing in this region opened by Snowy Monaro Regional Council Admin- which are poisonous, non-edible, or unknown & therefore not worth With istrator, Dean Lynch, on Tuesday 14 February 2017 8-10 FREE DELIVERY TO taking the risk, the following mushrooms were found associated with Dr. Bill Crozier at 9.45am. Followed by the fortnightly sheep sale, Vale Street either Pine trees, or in the vicinity of Snow Gums. They were both do- that commenced at 10.00am. The public were invit- Cooma JINDABYNE ing quite well in the middle of our cold winter, seemingly withstanding snow, frost and bitter winds ed to attend this opening and view the new yards without problem. Find us on Facebook being used. MOONTREE HEALTH Clitocybe species. Tricholoma species. PH: 645 22841 ROKITS carpark 4.00pm - 6.00pm Fridays Authors quote the number of species in Clitocybe Genus: Tricholoma seems to have a lot of “poisonous” “The new steel yards have replaced the old ex- genus as “around 300”. They are a widespread group species. Some are listed as “deadly” due to containing clusively sheep yards that have been a part of the for the whole region from the ACT to the Victorian of fungi, with white, lilac, or brown colours, with char- high levels of “indulin”. Others are “mildly poisonous”; facility for over 40 years. It also represents Council’s border and continue to ensure that Cooma remains acteristic decurrent gills (attaching from the underside yet further species are “moderately poisonous”, some biggest investment in the saleyards since the con- the regional centre for agribusiness on the Monaro of the cap, right down to the stem) and usually growing of these being “muscarine-producers”. struction of the steel and concrete sheep yards 24 in decomposing leaf litter. Some species are “poison- years ago”, explained Mr Lynch. and Snowy Mountains. These benefits extend be- ous” to “ highly poisonous”, due to their high content of The specimens shown here were growing on grassed yond traditional agribusiness into other businesses “muscarine poison”. lawns, underneath and adjacent to conifers, The On the initiation of the Cooma Saleyards Committee throughout the region”, continued Mr Lynch. surface was sprinkled with pine needles and remnants it was decided that the replacement of the old sheep These mushrooms were growing on grassed soil, in of pine cones, as well as Eucalyptus wood chips and yards should be with yards capable of handling The numbers being sold at the sheep and calf sales the vicinity of Snow Gums (Eucalyptus pauciflora), bark. They emerged a few days after heavy snow / calves as well. This was to cater for the increasingly held at the Cooma Livestock Selling Centre have during winter months. Caps were 2.5 - 5 cm diameter, frosts, coinciding with a little warmer weather. successful Monaro autumn calf sales. After applying increased over the last several years. The Cooma initially convex, becoming planar, then lower in the for grant funding several times and not being suc- Associated Agents have achieved these increases centres than the edges, which curled slightly inwards. Caps were 25 mm up to 46 or 48 mm diameter; dirty cessful it was finally decided that Council should go largely through changes to sale days and the Mon- Caps were slightly viscid when moist. Colours were cream – grey; convex to planar, folded around the alone and fund this $650,000 project. aro’s reputation for the quality of sheep and calves. mid-brown in centre, tan in outer-cap, to beige on periphery. Caps had a slightly viscid feel when moist, They predict they can continue to grow these sales edges. but had a friable, rough, granular appearance The project includes; with the right infrastructure in place. Gills were somewhat decurrent; fawn to beige in co- Gills were dirty cream to grey in colour; adnate. - Removal of the existing sheep yards. For further information please contact Snowy Mona- lour’ ro Regional Council on 1300 345 345. Stems were the same colour as gills, with a faint but - Improvements to the drainage from the cattle Stems were smooth, with no ring; 2 - 4 cm in length X distinct ring-line around the stem; below this, to the yards. - Earthworks to level the site. To read more about Snowy Monaro Regional Coun- 4 - 8 mm diameter; darker fawn – beige colour; stems base, colour was much lighter. Stems were round, cil’s latest news, please view our website were hollow, but filled with pith. Spore prints were friable, filled with pith; 5 – 15 mm diameter X 3 – 5 cm - Construction of the new steel sheep/calf yards. https://www.snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au or follow white. length. Spore prints were white. - Installation of new water troughs. - Installation of new lighting. Council’s Facebook page. Unknown edibility; best to avoid (see previous dis- In view of previous discussions, edibility is unknown cussion) & therefore best to avoid. “Council envisions that the outcome from these im- group of Clitocybe mush- pair of Tricholoma mush- provements increase the capacity, efficiency and im- rooms; note decurrent rooms proved animal health conditions for sheep and calf gills sales. This will provide economic and social benefits

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26 Old Cattle Yards New Cattle Yards In Use January 2017 27 It’s the second month of a new year and there are Brumby Reprieve? plenty of signs that a new phase in the ongoing quest to prevent the culling of the Snowy Brumbies Words and images by Paul McIver is emerging. It is with increasing optimism that Brumby support- ers are viewing the recent developments in the ongoing Brumby Saga as the emphasis moves away from straight out opposition to the proposed cull, to one that is more solutions based.

The first signs of a shift came with the shock res- ignation of the former leader of the National Party after the disaster that was the Orange by-election and the elevation of local member, John Baralaro, to the top job in the junior coalition partner and the deputy Premiership.

A long time Brumby supporter, he has reiterated his views in the top job and seems likely to continue this stand in the coming months. In another development at the Government level, the Premier resigned and ducted afterward saw in excess of fifteen thousand the new incoming leader instigated a ministerial respondents voting 89% against the proposed cull, reshuffle. This saw the previous Minister moved on overwhelming support for the Brumbies. to greener pastures and a hopefully better disposed Minister moved into the portfolio. Recently conducted DNA testing has indicated a genetic link between the Snowy Mountain Brumb- One of the groups opposed to the proposed cull, ies and our war horses of World War One further The Snowy Mountain Bush Users Group (SMBUG) supporting a call for legislation that would see them held their annual general meeting in the “bush heritage listed. cathedral” at Long Plain late in January where long- time leader and Brumby advocate, Peter Cochran The nuts and bolts of this debate are shifting to this was re-elected as leader unopposed. He too was solutions based approach and these are just a few moving towards a solution based approach as he of the possible solutions. Let’s not get started on the announced that the group had created a draft of leg- proposal that, in the spirit of the age in which we islation to be introduced into State Parliament seek- ing to declare the Brumbies Heritage status thereby avoiding the cull recommendation of the current draft plan of management. Details remain sketchy but it is yet another pathway that seems viable.

In the meantime metro media, which are capable of applying serious pressure on decision makers, have swung in behind the solutions based approach. The News Limited Sunday papers all around the country extolled the virtues of American models in their pur- suit of a solution to the Mustang problem.

On free to air TV, the Sunrise program ran a long field piece on the Brumbies that was followed by a studio interview with Brumby advocate Rebec- ca Atkinson and cull supporter Professor Driscoll. Professor Driscoll took the point of view that, despite a small amount of collateral damage in terms of some wounded horses, the shooting cull proposal remained the most humane solution. A poll con- 28 29 live, we build a great big wall around Long Plain and long ago we acknowledged this when we hosted the create a Serengeti style tourist attraction and call on Olympic Games in Sydney and it remains just as the thorough bred horse industry to sponsor it. much a part of Australia today as it was then. Wisdom Words With Elizabeth In the internet age of selfies and communicating in So let’s continue on this solution based pathway and Now stop running for the rule book guys. Real power echo chambers where we only hear our own views explore the possibilities that a collection of creative THE WAY IT WAS. is not about control or dominance, although all reflected, it is interesting to take the time to consider minds can come up with rather than the negative through the years we have believed that. The great- how we arrived at this point. Long before we had and confrontational pathway of the past. Our her- When I grew up, well I don’t think I ever did grow est power ever is LOVE, followed by caring, support, any of the technologies we now take for granted itage will thank us, our kids will thank us and, just up, certainly not the “ UP “ bit as I’m very small. You truth, reality, listening and many other emotions and there was a more simple time. It was a time when maybe, the planet will thank us. know, way back then when we had as feelings. our wealth and our identity were strongly aligned neighbors. Yes, that long ago. Growing up in that with the land. We didn’t just forge our nationhood The Brumbies will still be Brumbies. era women and children were of little concern. I was Women don’t want to “ rule the world.” Just think of on the sheep’s back but also on horseback. Not so from the era of “ speak when you are spoken to “ and “ been seen but not heard.” all the rules you would have to follow, and the entire ego’s you would have to deal with. Women want to As a child you were considered as a belonging, a walk beside their men folk, to be respected as an responsibility, another mouth to feed. Husbands, fa- equal. To be notices for what they do and create in thers and all men had to be given the utmost respect this world, and be valued for it. Many of my clients and obedience, even if they did not deserve it. If this long to be married and have their own husband and attitude was not bad enough I heard stories of my life style. I must say I love being married and have Great Grand Father who insisted on being fed first at been very lucky to have had a very strong powerful the table and the children could wait till he was fin- man by my side all my married life. I would never ished. This meant that my Grandma and her sisters have managed without his support. The amazing who were always keen to go out dancing had to wait changes now show that Dad’s are taking time with till their father had finished his meal. If he knew they their children. Life is not easy for young people were excited and keen to go out, he would refill his starting out in the world these days. Two energies pipe and stay smoking at the table till he was ready pulling together can make a huge difference. to allow them to eat. We are women and we do count. We are strong, If children were abused, it happened and was not powerful and determined. Allow the bright feminine to be spoken about – none of your business. Most energy to illuminate every corner of the world, as women from my era had a story to tell about some only good can come from such a powerful energy. form of abuse from some sleazy relation in the fam- ily. It was common practice, it happened regularly WISDOM and to most. Mummy, what will I be when I grow up? I heard Michelle Obama give a speech recently and I was overwhelmed by this powerful, confident, Anything you want my dear. strong woman. In her speech she said that this kind Office Administration & of blind obedience to men is no longer acceptable, and that this behavior is no longer acceptable. Bookkeeping Services Women will no longer stand and allow them to be disrespected in this way. As women we are not pos- Servicing the Monaro & surrounding areas. sessions and we all have choices. Well there you Your life is a gift go, I never knew growing up that I had a choice or What are you doing with yours? that this attitude to women could change. 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“MISTY” Female, dob 9/06/16 Kelpie Misty is a delightful purebred Kelpie Puppy. She has a lovely New year – new beginnings…and ends… temperament, gets on well with other dogs and horses, is house Poetics will mean different things to different people. trained and walks well on leash once the excitement wears off. Misty is quite well behaved for a young dog but will need I love the compact nature and immediacy of poetry – the complexity, diversity. a little more training. She is a very energetic girl so would need a home with an active family or individual and she I am drawn to the emotions it can elicit and memories it can incite. would especially love a home with another dog so they can play all day. O982192

This month’s poem - Australian ‘bush poetry’ with a humorous twist – is dedicated to funny man, family man “SKYE” and former Snowy River Echo columnist Jeffrey Power… Female, dob 4/07/16 Tabby Skye is a little shy at first but STRANDED AT THE LOCAL!!! once she gets to trust you, she is (WAITING FOR THE NRMA…) smoocher. This sweet girl loves to talk and get brushed. She It was a stinking hot old summers day, forty odd in the shade. would suit an older person in a single pet Had to do a trip to the local tip so farewell to home we bade… household.O982118 The tip runs’ always thirsty work, we were feeling like an ale. So, we stopped off on our journey home at an ‘inn’ called ‘Berridale’. *Please note that our animals may have been re-homed before We had our two beers ‘off the tap’, then we had to get the kiddies home. publication It was getting on to dinner time, so over to the car we roam. Please seach for us on Facebook But the Commodore, it wouldn’t start, we were stranded I dare say! Stranded at the local, I’d have to call the NRMA…

“An hour and a half, or so” they said, (alas to my dismay…) I got a lift home with the kids, but hubby, he had to stay... It must have been hard on my other half (devastating one might say…) To be stranded at the local, while waiting for the NRMA… YOUR LOCAL BUILDER R

SHANE LESLIE SALIS T/AS E Well the beer was bloody lovely and icy cold to boot! There was Woody, Jobsy, Dogga – the company was beaut! He had a ‘smile upon his dial’ as we slowly drove away… Extensions New Homes D ‘Cause it’s tough to be stranded at your local pub, waiting for the NRMA… Renovations All Painting Kitchens Sheds It was almost dark when he made it home; the kids were asleep in bed. Bathrooms Flats The tow truck dropped him out the front with a big grin on his head. He had a very merry glow (kept his fluids up I’d say!) - ABN 85 071 839 204 - Oh, it’s hard to be stranded at the local, while you’re waiting for the NRMA… OBLIGATION FREE QUOTES Well you could get caught on an outback road or stuck on a city street.

But to break down at your local pub, that’s a pretty impressive feat!!! C B UI L

Was it really pure coincidence??? Now I’m wondering?? (As I do!) 0439 099 906 I Or when I went to the ‘Ladies’, did he fiddle with a fuse or two??? CARPENTER Email: [email protected] L It’s not a bad idea I guess, (ingenious one might say!!!) To breakdown at the local, so you have to call the NRMA… But if perchance it happens again, it’ll be MY turn to stay!!! Drinking ice cold beer at my local pub, waiting for the NRMA… LEE TAYLOR-FRIEND www.snowyriverecho.com 32 33 Anatomy of a bud in taste. Words and images by Nic Luntungan The Jindabyne Community Garden. See the link for further information. https://www.facebook.com/Grow- Time for a refill as I leave the wood fired hot plate years, training myself in a bad way, so I’m not used Jindy/ and peck at the dips and crackers on offer on my to trying new things especially what looks like it way to the chilly-bin. I turn to see the brightly co- could be veggies, but I’m irresistibly drawn to this But this stuff came from Larissa’s garden. The plot loured offerings laid out on the trestle. Because of presentation. These veggies did not come out of a thickens as all is revealed. While cultivating her my inquisitive nature, I’m drawn closer to the not can. They’re fresh and crisp. We were hours away own crops her own consumption, Larissa takes the so familiar cuisine that have a look about them to from the main stores, so where did these babies remainder to market, she now consistently fills a suggest a must taste appraisal of possible culinary come from? number of orders that filter in through her Facebook gratification. On the trestle is a display of colour, and site. Larissa told me that she was heavily involved on closer inspection, the supporting aroma is over- The antagonist in this story is me and my lifestyle with Meghan Quinn and the Councils initiative in whelming. So I’m compelled to be adventurous and manipulated by convenience. This is a new experi- the community garden. Please search for Larissa’s succumb to its alluring display of fine cuisine. Some- ence for me. Veggies that look and taste so unex- Garden on Facebook and her page should satisfy one who knew me well tapped me on the shoulder pectedly moreish is so refreshing and is welcomely most inquiries. and said, “Go ahead and taste” and he added “its restoring. Up to now, my lazy and convenient life- vegetables”. I overcame my reluctance and indulged style is a quick visit to convenient supermarkets that Not so fast.... I know what you’re thinking! …. yes my taste buds to defy my other senses. As he are strategically very handy and priced to suit as a easy enough but as usual there is more involved watched me tentatively slide a sample, then devour. subliminal influence. But who really pays in the end. than just digging a hole and throwing a few seeds These networking associations are essential to a The expression on his face became reassured. in like in the fairy tale of “Jack In The Bean Stalk”. healthy community lifestyle. Needless to say, I was suitably impressed. Not It’s now time to find out what I’m eating and where However, obtaining the information and acting on being fond of vegetables, which are a legacy from to buy such delights. Texture, aroma, pleasing to the that wealth is most of the fun of gardening. Watch The combination of interaction with animals will help my childhood, I can see that someone knows how eye. When the taste buds came in contact, it was ing the garden transform in stages while you wait is to keep the insects down as chickens and ducks to prepare and combine the vegetables and utilise verification to the brain that needed a repeat expe- enough for most gardeners, because some people scratch around searching them out. I saw a video on presentation to impress, and then follow up with rience. Aside from a need to prepare and present just like to watch, but most of us like to talk about youtube showing a farmer in Africa that used Indian verification to the taste buds. such a phenomenon, I have now a reason to follow it as well. So this is where you mingle with others Runner Ducks in lieu of pesticides. I thought it was up on and inquire as to the finer arts of acquiring that have found the joy of creating, transforming and cute anyway. While others use pets and other feath- I blushed as a smile came over the host of this gath- such culinary delights. I’ve tried to grow veggies like slowly morphing the plants into a valuable item and ered species Larissa has the advantage of a family ering. Larissa had invited me to bring a plate, though this before, but the climate here is mostly cold and offering you a new and intriguing lifestyle. There is volunteer in Seth her 13 year old son. While Seth is I now feel the inadequacy of my offering. The chil- dry. There’s got to be an easy way to be educated now a lot to talk about and exchange of ideas and not keen on weeding, he likes to water the corn and dren seem to be hoeing into the cuisine as though on the growing of essential edibles in this climate. successes. Subjects like raised beds, terracing, offer other ways to support. it’s their last meal. A success in delivering such would be an achieve- strategic mulching, precipitation and drainage, sea- ment that would affect my confidence and alter my son wheels and challenging areas. All this will just In my interaction at the gathering, I was also intro- How did she do this? I’ve been eating trash for lifestyle. reveals the tip of the iceberg. duced to Rodney Trower, a stay at home dad who became interested in doing his own thing. He spoke Rhetorical questions followed immediate- There are other considerations like special tools, about raised beds with rock surrounds and terraces ly that pushed through a tasty mouth full, many hands at harvest along with time to do main- to fit into his medium sized yard. 9 weeks of growing which was sympathetically anticipated. Are tenance and weeding. Willing hands are sometimes time and protection in winter. Rodney became inter- vegetables grown successfully in this Jind- hard to find but there are some that seem to have ested in Larissa’s garden when he was searching abyne climate? And was there a chance it within their nature and are very helpful. Larissa for fresh produce and saw the possibilities of doing to witness outcomes and be educated on also confides in personalities and enlists the likes of his own thing. Technology to day allows for contact how to achieve these favourable results? Jasinta Braun who helps out at the local hardware through social media and the sharing of informa- Can I be involved with the growing of some and plant store as she is also into landscaping. tion and time. It is a testament of the advantages of plants? A few sounds made in an enquiring technology today way and the information was volunteered without further prodding for engagement. Larissa and Rodney now share a veggie stall at Larissa returned, “Yes, there was an easy markets that are studded around the local area. way to be educated”. I was then encour- Markets available in the local area are filled with aged to visit the Community garden in valuable stories and trending information. If you Jindabyne where the information was on want to know about the locals and the area your in, tap for all to access. The name, which then go to a local market where you are staying and was volunteered to inquire through, was mingle while you taste. “Meghan Quinn” as she was the responsi- ble person that controlled the Local Council Aside from reducing your bills, an improved lifestyle initia tive into the Community Health pro- is on offer while your health takes an incline to share gram and was known as with others in the community. 34 35 can chalk their name up to play a couple of songs, recite a poem, spin a yarn or entertain the crowd in any creative way. The variety is enormous. You can move between traditional Celtic music, a bush ballad recounting the life and death of bushranger, Ben Hall to a hilar- ious piece on the perils of port a loo’s at any outdoor music event in just 3 acts.

Sunday morning’s Country Markets show- case local sustainable produce. You can am- ble about to sample the fresh food delights, pick up a bargain, hear some bluegrass music or have a cuppa. Dance and music workshops and kid’s activities are also programmed over the four days – no prior skill required The Biggest Little Festival The festival has been running for four de- Words and images by Paul McIver cades, providing a very social and entertain- ing weekend for folkies, visitors, and locals. was a hilarious version of Danny Boy sung from a The kitchen, BBQ, bar, raffle and T-shirt sales Many of us would find it quite extraordinary to find At Numeralla, there are no paid performers. As cover the costs of running the festival and allow for a an event that has run for forty three years anywhere each festival unfolds you can savour the talents German perspective. Not far away a group of banjo, mandolin and guitarists were comparing variations small donation to be given to the community groups let alone in a tiny hamlet. And yet this is the history and friendship of the people you meet. Some are in the village. These include the RFS, P&C, and of the biggest little festival of them all, the Numeralla old favourites you can’t wait to see again and some of the same Appellation tune form the original “banjo country”. Tennis Club. Supporting these sales ensures that Folk Festival. are delightful new surprises. One of the other great the wonderful tradition of the Numeralla Folk Festi- differences between this and other festivals is that Highlights of the festival include the bush dances, val can continue, hopefully for many more years to It is a festival like no other and draws people from there is as much going on outside the stage as on come. all over Australia. And they have been coming for it with all the informal and impromptu gatherings of Numeralla’s very own “Numeralla Finger Plunk years with one chap commenting that he had been musos as they share long lost licks or jam on varia- ers” bluegrass band, and the blackboard concert to them all except for a couple of years in the mid tions of old favourites. One we sat in on where seasoned professionals and budding artists 1980’s when he went to the Tamworth Music Festival. He quickly tired of the Glamworth scene and returned to the simple pleasures of Numeralla.

The annual Numeralla Folk Festival is held adjacent to the Australia Day long weekend each January. A dedicated band of commu- nity volunteers ensure that the campgrounds and hall are ready, the kitchen is ready to provide home-cooked meals and goodies, the bar is stocked, and that the BBQ will be sizzling.

Numeralla takes great pride in being one of the last traditional, free folk festivals in Australia. There are no tickets and you don’t have to book. Entertainment and camping are completely free, just turn up! It’s a long weekend of music, dance, dips in the river, yarns around the campfire and convivial conversation.

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