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ALBANY Since 1993 CARPET COURT 9"1, " 1/",- 1-+6, , 90 Lockyer Ave, Albany P 9842 1211 Husqvarna chainsaws $ ALBANY from 249 Vol 27, No 6 February 7, 2019 www.gsweekender.com.au Albany & Denmark www.starsales.com.au 107 Stead Road, Albany WA 6330 Telephone: (08) 9842 2788 Classifi eds: (08) 9842 2787 Facsimile: (08) 9842 2789 Servo EDITOR: powers Anthony Probert JOURNALISTS: Chris Thomson, Ashleigh Fielding and Grace Jones: down ASHLEIGH FIELDING cated and busy section of Albany [email protected] Highway.” THE new Shell service station The spokesperson said this near Albany’s most notorious situation had delayed the original roundabout has had its opening commissioning date of February date pushed back a month due to 20 but work would commence on ADVERTISING MANAGER: a delay in power connection. February 18. Rod Booth, director of Perth- Mr Booth has hired seven staff Roslyn Buktenica based Aurora Petroleum Pty Ltd, from Albany, Denmark and told The Weekender that his new Mount Barker to operate the ser- service station, trading as Shell 5 vice station that will trade from Ways Albany, was meant to open 4am to 10pm, seven days a week. PRODUCTION MANAGER: on February 20. He is unaware of who plans to But a delay in Western Power’s move into the proposed lunch bar Andy Dolphin: [email protected] work has changed the date for the still under construction next door. Albany Highway station. “I have no idea,” Mr Booth said. “I don’t see us opening before “That’s under the developer. March 20,” Mr Booth said. “I’ve been asking but they can’t tell me, so I’ve given up asking.” ADVERTISING SALES: “They’ve [Western Power] still got to do some work…they Weekender research last month haven’t fi nalised the power.” ruled out Fresh Trading Co, [email protected] Gloria Jean’s Coffees and Coles A Western Power spokesperson Express as potential occupants of stated that the electricity company the lunch bar site (‘Trio says ‘no’’, is in the process of fi nalising a 17 January). “safe and reliable” underground grid connection. Proponent Peter D. Webb & As- ACCOUNTS: sociates director Nik Hidding said This will require significant he was “not permitted” to speak [email protected] earthworks that may disrupt with media about the project. Albany Highway drivers and the Mr Booth said he wished to company is awaiting approval to expand his Aurora Petroleum Pty proceed. Ltd operations down south, as he “The underground cable con- currently operates roadhouses and CLASSIFIEDS: nection will require excavation service stations in Kununurra and machinery and a large crew pres- Narrogin. [email protected] ence to work close to a critical This led to his decision to occu- roundabout on Albany Highway py the vacant site near Bunnings. for an extended period of time,” “We wanted to grow in the South the spokesperson said. West,” Mr Booth said. “The section of highway has “But we have no other expansion Check out our locally owned radio station at heavy traffi c use during the week plans at this stage.” as a key node for transport in the www.goldmx.com.au region and specifi cally is a junc- The service station faced con- tion for road trains hauling freight troversy due to its location near Photo: Anthony Probert and delivering freight in the area. one of WA’s worst roundabouts, which was listed as sixth in the n Albany skater Ryan Stamatovic gets serious air during the Western Australian national state qualifying series at “To operate safely in this envi- state and second in regional WA Albany Skate Park on the weekend. Ryan picked up a new skate deck after fi nishing fourth in the open division. ronment, we are currently waiting as a risky intersection in the RAC More on Page 10. on approvals from a third party to 2016/2017 Top 10 Risky Roads allow us to work near a compli- survey. 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Authorised Representative Complimentary initial review • Superannuation • Personal Insurance • Debt Strategies 1253661 ALLIANCE WEALTH AFSL 449221 ANB 93161647 2 The Weekender, February 7, 2019 The Weekender, February 7, 2019 3 Ready to race WHAT’S ON Smooth ride for fi rst day GRACE JONES this weekend ASHLEIGH FIELDING A STRING of horse fl oats THE first day back at school will head to Albany from went pretty smoothly for Little Perth over the next few Grove Primary students Liesel days as trainers and Dance the Night Away Freebury and Darcy Griffi th on 9am full 36km, 4 hour jockeys prepare for the Monday, once Darcy found his “SHELTERED WATER CRUISE” Antonia’s Dance Studio is offi cially classroom. 4 LAUNDRY PRODUCTS Wellington and Reeves opening tomorrow night at 129 Lockyer Billy tea, coffee, history, wildlife, and Albany Cup on Sunday. Avenue. From 7.30pm, ticketholders are The pre-primary student said Captain Kalgan’s famous HOT damper. 4 PASTA Nominations for the he thought he was still in kin- Aussie Seniors $85 welcome to check out the studio and listen dergarten and went through the $100,000 feature race to live music. Tickets can be obtained by - we reckon you’ve earned the discount 4 BREAKFAST CEREALS were announced on Tues- wrong door. calling Antonia on 0417 948 155. “I thought my friend Hudson Not so rough 4 SPREADS day with a number of $ high-profi le names head- was in there but it was the wrong it’s only ing down the highway for The Gig List one,” the grinning tot said. 95 the race. PMX is performing at the White Star on This year marks Darcy’s fi rst BUT IT REALLY PAYS TO BOOK Karnup trainers Grant Friday night from 8.30pm. Earl of Spencer full-time year at school, having and Alana Williams completed kindy at Little Grove goers will be entertained by the Loot last year. 9844 3166 nominated fi ve-year-old Duo from 8.30pm on Friday. Trigger von Donations can be dropped He is looking forward to play- off at Foodbank Albany, gelding Red Army, while Trapp will be at Six Degrees from 10pm Adam Durrant will bring ing with blocks and being with Unit 2a, 5-7 Cockburn Road, Photo: Grace Jones to midnight on Friday and 10pm to 1am his friends. Mondays to Thursdays from three entrants - American Joy, Magical Charm and on Saturday. Reeves Street is bringing On the other side of the school, 9am to 3pm, and Fridays from n SJ Wolfe Racing’s six-year-old gelding Gauged rock and blues to the Albany Club on 9am to 1pm. Press the Petal. Liesel is entering her fi nal year ALBANY FINANCE LTD. with stable hand Jarra Askevold-McDonald. Saturday arvo from 4pm. Murphy’s Lore of primary school and is excited The Weekender will also accept Lark Hill trainer Darren McAuliffe nominated are headlining Katanning’s Concert in for the future. Local Finance for Local People your donations at 107 Stead Road, Closer to home, Steve “If he has a bee in his the Park on Saturday from 4pm at Piesse Dealing and The Big Wolfe confi rmed he had bonnet you definitely She “really likes” school and Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Park. Tre Amici is at the White Star on highly values her education. Show with both horses nominated six-year-old know about it,” she joked. The advantages of dealing with us: already claiming a num- gelding Gauged. Saturday from 8pm. Blue Child Collective “School is quite important to SJ Wolfe Racing forep- is performing at the Denmark Angling Club Locally owned and operated ber of wins under their Gauged has had a mixed me,” Liesel said. belt for the season so far. erson Joy Lucas said on Sunday afternoon at 5pm. season so far, running Gauged was in fi ne form “I like to learn things because No-obligation pre-approvals within 24 hours Port Kennedy trainer fi fth in his latest race over leading up to the race. you need to know things to get Loans from $300 Sharon Miller nominated 1900m, but had a win in Sing to The World around.” Specialists in fi nance for all purposes six-year-old gelding Pry- “He’s in full work at the early January with Nata- Prospective Fairbridge Festival entrants Liesel was happy to see her Photo: Ashleigh Fielding Loans from microwaves to vehicles ing Tom that has two wins sha Faithfull onboard. moment,” she said. friends again and plans to have can participate in the Youth Songwriting All incomes considered this season. SJ Wolfe Racing sta- “He hasn’t had a lot of lots of fun in her fi nal year before n Little Grove Primary students Darcy Griffi th and Liesel Freebury. starts but the distance Workshop this Saturday from 9am at embarking on her high school No queues Last year’s cup winner blehand Jarra Askevold- Vancouver Arts Centre. More information Ashley Maley with Push McDonald said Gauged shouldn’t bother him.” journey.