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page 5 roundup back Sunday Off to the Royal pages 9 & 10 EASTER LONG WEEKEND Home away from home THE origins of the Earlies Rod Run, held in Narrandera each Easter, actually date back to 1984, when three rodders met over a few drinks and decided Warm welcome they wanted to return to Narrandera. T-shirts were printed ready for the first big event and the rodders were off to rodders as to Narrandera for Easter 1985. While only 20-30 entrants were expect- ed, the number exceeded expectations they roll into town with 168 entrants and the Lake Talbot JUST wanted to start off by saying how excited we are Caravan Park was a hive of activity. to be back in Narrandera for this year’s event. One of the Rod Run founders from Last year simply did not feel the same not coming those days was Ray Alldrick, who is a to Narrandera for Easter. familiar face in Narrandera at Easter Steve and Kath Alldrick’s beloved 1932 Ford Tourer with original steel body. every year and the father of current The 2021 event will look a little different to normal the atmosphere in Narrandera and as it helps with the cost of the event as we are having to follow current COVID-19 guidelines set Rod Run organiser Steve Alldrick. Several world firsts have been were interested in creating a new event and to keep the cost down for entrants,” by the Government. achieved at these Narrandera Rod Runs which would have a strong emphasis Steve said. The continued success of the run is made up by count- – Mattel Hot Wheels Racing, Custom on families enjoying their cars. “We are encouraging all rodders less hours the Earlies Rod Run committee and Narrandera Caravan Nationals and a Kids Hot Rod This new event became the Narran- and their families to spend money individuals put in. built from cardboard boxes. dera Rod Run and has been organised in the town – its been a tough year We have had three visits to Narrandera to meet with Narrandera on the intersection of by the Earlies Street Rod & Custom and I’m sure their support will be the Narrandera Shire Council, businesses and other Club, which is based in Melbourne the Newell and Sturt Highways became welcomed by the local business commu- organisations to ensure the event runs smoothly. We cannot and run by Steve and his wife Kathleen. a hot rod enthusiasts’ home away nity,” he said. wait for one of our biggest years with over 300 entrants. from home. Steve expressed his thanks to “We are off to Leeton on Easter The venue for the show and shine has changed to The Street Rod Nationals was first Narrandera businesses and the local the Narrandera Sportsground and we need everyone to held in Narrandera in 1973, with street Council for their wonderful support. Saturday morning for our regular run pre-book their spots, as it will be capped at 3000 people rodders camping in the Narrandera “We have had a fantastic response destination and back to Narrandera in attendance. Sportsground. While the Nationals from the local businesses with most of for lunch and encourage entrants to We are still having an observation run on Saturday. event moved to other towns and the businesses sponsoring from 2019 return and support the local shops.” This year sees some changes to the program, with entrants cities and found a permanent home in and some sponsoring us for the first Steve said as well as boosting the and visitors encouraged to shop and eat local for the Canberra, there was a group who liked time. We do appreciate their support local economy the event was a chance entire weekend. for entrants to get to enjoy a variety We would like to thank all our valued sponsors who of activities, catch up with old friends either donated money, goods or services – we appreciate and make new ones. their continued support of the run, as without them it Members of the general public will would make it hard to put on the event every year. be able to enjoy looking at a variety of Please remember to shop and support those businesses vehicles, from late 1920s to the 1960s, that display this year’s sponsorship poster in the window. and admire the work that goes into Last but not least we need to thank the following for these cars at the Show and Shine at their continued assistance and support: Narrandera the Sportsground on Easter Sunday Auto Club, Narrandera Machinery Club, Bob Close, and as well as cruising about the town Narrandera Shire Council’s Toneale O’Connor, Edwina Foley, over the weekend. George Cowan and Peter Dale. “Don’t miss Sunday’s show and shine As well, we thank our small band of committee members who work hard to organise the event. by not registering to attend. There’s a We hope everyone enjoys this year’s Rod Run. cap of 3000 and while we are still a fair Happy cruising, way off this you could be disappointed – Steven Alldrick if you don’t register early. There is no Ray Charlton’s ‘Border Raider’ 1932 Ford 5-window coupe. charge,” Steve said.

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New and old at Farmers Markets What’s on and where QUITE a few new stallholders are ing pumpkins, black garlic and fresh be cooking up a storm with fish and Thursday, April 1 combined with the old favourites at flowers while there will be beer tasting veggie burgers, bacon and egg rolls 3pm – 6pm Early arrivals registration, Event merchandise the Narrandera Good Friday Farmers and the famous Ginger Ninja alcoholic and sausages in bread. sales, licensed venue NO BYO Market. ginger beer from Tumut River Brewing The markets will be held from 10am Company. Visitors can also check out the laser Venue: Narrandera Golf Club, Racecourse Rd to 2pm at the Shady Gum Nursery, There will be River Road Farm’s cut products made from timber by Verj * Think about staying for dinner at your own expense, Pine Hill with live entertainment, Artisan Cordials, Valencia cordial, can- Designs. please remember to book table by calling the Narrandera food, gourmet produce, artisan goods died orange slices and dipped orange Catch the Lions train – they are always Golf Club on 02 6959 1327 and gifts. peel. Their Authentic Grenadine is made happy to commute market goers to and Gold coin entry helps the local by cold pressing pomegranates and is Friday, April 2 forth on the hour for a gold coin– check Can-Assist and they will be running a great addition to gin or enjoyed 9am – 3pm Registration and merchandise sales out the map for pickup/drop-off points an Easter raffle filled with goodies with lemon and sparkling water. Venue: Narrandera Golf Club, Racecourse Rd from all the stallholders. Narrandera Rotary members will around town. Among the new stallholders is Grunt 9am onwards Pork Smokehouse, a genuine paddock Shop Local – please explore Narrandera and support all to plate enterprise from Grong Grong of our wonderful sponsors, they will have an event poster and serving pulled pork rolls with Book online for entry in their windows. smokey cheese and bacon along with EARLIES Rod Run organiser Steve at the corner of Argyle Street and small goods, fresh pork and sausages. Alldrick has urged people who want Victoria Avenue, while entrant access 10am – 2pm Home made pies sausage rolls, to attend the Narrandera Show ‘n is via Elizabeth Street opposite the Narrandera Farmers Market at The Shady Gum Nursery quiches, cakes and pavlova will be Shine on the Easter Weekend Sunday, showground. 11am – 1pm Ladies Morning at Sew Fab (111 East St) offered by Grandma’s Home Treats April 4 at the Narrandera Sports- • Tickets will not be available at the There is a limited number of 20 that are able to attend. complimented by the coffee fix from ground to register ASAP to avoid gate for pedestrians. How ya Bean! Please place your name down at registration if interested. disappointment. • Anyone wishing to bring a Hot Rod Athera Crystal takes care of our Registration is free but if you car and enter on the day will not 1pm – 5pm spiritual wellbeing with crystals, essential want to attend but you must register be admitted. You must become an Friday entertainment – all new pool, water slides, splash oil and wellness products. online. entrant prior to the event. zone available, Music by ITCHY FINGERS, bring chairs, Bob – “The Cement Man” has hand “Registrations are necessary • To become an entrant email picnic rugs, picnic. Some food and drinks available to painted animal sculptures, there are because there was a definite limit of purchase. No glass. flower themed knick knacks at Grace’s [email protected] 3000,” he said. Venue: Lake Talbot swimming pool, Lake Drive. Stall, personalised gifts from Littler “Restrictions have eased slightly so This year’s Rod Run event will Dreamer Designs, fairy floss and we can now offer 5000 tickets. look a little different due to the slushies from the Narrandera East “No tickets will be available at the impacts of COVID-19 and restrictions. Saturday, April 3 Infants School, plus antipasto and gate.” All details are subject to change 9am – 10.30am Last registration pick up olives from Noona’s Goods, Griffith. Gates open to the public from due to changing COVID-19 restrictions Venue: Narrandera Sportsground, Victoria Ave Possum Patch has fresh produce 11am to 3pm. Pedestrians must enter and requirements. from the Darlington Point farm, includ- 9am – 10.30am Ladies Morning at Sew Fab (111 East St) There is a limited number of 20 that are able to attend. Please place your name down at registration if interested. “New train route” 10am Assemble for observation run 10:30am Observation run departs for Leeton, look out 8 for the people in yellow! To The Shady Gum Farmers Markets Return to Narrandera and shop local. Please support all our wonderful sponsors.

Sunday, April 4 LIONS TRAIN 1 11am Gates open for Show n Shine, Live Band SHUTTLE ITCHY FINGERS, Merchandise Sales, Market ON THE HOUR & Food Stalls, Trade Stands, hot rod artwork 9am, 10am-11am by Peter Close 7 STARTING AT Venue: Narrandera Sportsground (enter via Elizabeth 4 St, opposite the showgrounds) 5 STOP 1 1.30pm Voting closes for Top Ride, Top Rod and Top Custom please return your voting slips to the GOLD COIN Earlies merchandise stand by 1.30pm DONATION EACH WAY 6 2 2.30pm Trophy Presentations on main stage 1. HIGH SCOOL 3pm Rod Run concludes 2. EAST SCHOOL Thank you to everyone for attending this 3. CARAVAN PARK year’s event see you in 2022! ( Lake Talbot ) * Please remember to pre-book meals and support our 4. SPORTS GROUND wonderful sponsors Narrandera’s ( Main Entrance) 5. CBA BANK / COLES Farmers Market 6. BISHOPS LODGE 7. TOURIST CENTRE Narrandera’s Good Friday 2nd April 2021 3 8. TRAIN STATION Farmers Market Good Friday 2nd April

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Teenage dream started Colin’s love of cars AS A young fella growing up in Narran- Over the years Colin has built dera, Easter was always the highlight a few cars. of the year for Colin Pettigrew. “It all started here in Narrandera “I remember back as far as 1975 and probably because of the influence when I was five-years-old and my of the Narrandera Rod Run and some mother took my sister and myself older people I had met at a young age,” down the main street to watch the he said. hot rod parade,” Colin said. “To me the Rod run is the best “The main street was packed there weekend in our home town and we are were so many people and cars. so fortunate to have the Earlies Rod “’From that day on I became inter- Club continue to keep coming back to ested in hot rods and custom cars. Narrandera all the way from Victoria. “At the age of 12 I asked my mother “It’s really a huge job to undertake if I could buy a car to do up but she each year and they do such a great made me wait until I was 15. And that’s job and it’s also a benefit to our town where it all started.” and businesses.” The Buggy rods are on their way to Wishing everyone a happy and safe Narrandera for Easter. Photo supplied. Easter holiday! Can’t wait to get to Rod Run AFTER the disappointment of last year’s Rod Run being cancelled due to COVID, long time participant Tim Buggy and his wife Jenny can’t wait for this Easter at Narrandera. It should be their 20th in a row, but because of last year’s cancellation it will only be their 19th. “The Narrandera Rod Run is something we look forward to every year. We get to catch up with friends we only see there. Lifelong friends,” Tim said. “We will be attending with our two hot rods as we always try to do. Apart from Colin Pettigrew’s 1959 FC Holden, originally purchased 22 years ago, just attending, we now also help out with spent six months as the family car before being stored. Colin started proudly supports this event the Earlies to make the run one of the best working on it six years ago, stripping it back and totally rebuilding it in in Australia. his shed, finishing it in time for this year’s Rod Run. Photo supplied.

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4 — Thursday, April 1, 2021 www.narranderaargus.com.au Narrandera Argus Barellan heritage is off to Sydney Show BARELLAN’S famous team of Clydesdales team of their horses pulling an historic pulling a wool wagon are set to make their Bennett wool wagon. debut this week at the Sydney Royal Easter The team of 12 horses will parade twice Show in a heritage spectacular. a day around the GIANTS stadium at Barellan Working Clydesdale Commit- 12.20pm and 7.30pm followed by Barellan farmer David Irvin on a vintage tractor tee president Bruce Bandy and Australian owned by his grandfather and pulling a train Draught Horse breeder from Lake Cargel- of Furphy water carts. ligo, Steve Johnson, will have a composite Five of the heavy horses belong to Bruce Bandy (pictured left) and Steve Mr Bandy and seven have been supplied Johnson will parade their team of 12 by Mr Johnson. heavy horses and a wool wagon in a They will be accompanied by Paul Bandy heritage display at Sydney Royal. and Colin Bandy. Photo: Kim Woods. The heritage display will be held each day in the main arena from April 1 to 12. Mr Bandy said a Sydney Royal represen- tative had attended the 2019 Good Old Days Festival and organised to have the heavy horse team at the 2020 Sydney Royal. But the show was cancelled due to COVID just a few weeks out. Mr Bandy hopes the display will raise the profile of Barellan and the Good Old Days Festival among the show’s visitors. David Irvin will drive a 1927 McCor- mack Deering 1530 originally owned by his grandfather Rube Irvin, who swapped four Clydesdales for the tractor in 1931. David’s parents, Laurie and Dawn Ir- vin, maintained the tractor through the decades. Owen Brown, Binya, and David Irvin, Barellan, right, “And here it is going to the Big Smoke with the Furphy train and tractor to be part of the to show herself off,” David said. heritage display at Sydney Show. Owen Brown, Binya, has contributed Photo supplied one of the collectible Furphy water carts to make up the Furphy train. No regard for easing financial burden Liz Lawrence review. Our reps have attended a a Budget Estimates hearing he was response to repeated questions the Government’s election commit- THE Narrandera Shire Council couple of seminars relating to that only “made aware of this report from Mr Veitch. ment to transfer road maintenance would be totally opposed to any process. last week” after Labor received it “Many councils could be substan- to the State was meant to help ease changes in Block and Repair grant “There has been no discussion at under freedom of information. tially worse off and the Government financial burdens on councils. this point about changes in funding The report warned the Gov- programs as part of a review of the has no plan to support regional But a previous request for tender of the sort mentioned and Council ernment’s preferred new funding classification of roads under way. road infrastructure which is already documents highlighted by Labor would be totally opposed to any model would result in some coun- Council General Manager George in desperate need across NSW. revealed the government’s plan to such changes.” cils receiving “a significantly lower Cowan said the NSW Government “What’s worse is that these centralise road maintenance con- However, documents obtained funding allocation due to the revised was undertaking this review and funding and job cuts were prepared tracts, robbing local communities by Labor show regional councils structure.” had appointed an expert panel to in secret, without informing local of the local council jobs they have stand to lose their $187.1 million Labor’s Shadow Minister for councils, peak bodies, or unions relied on for years. lead the consultation process. Block and Repair Grant programs Regional Roads Mick Veitch said the about the proposed plans.” “It is now evident the Govern- “Our Council representatives funding under a secret plan pro- two funding streams were significant Minister Toole told the Budget ment’s plan was to save money have attended a couple of seminars posed by Transport for NSW and the for local councils and scrapping Estimates meeting these basic stake- and they have no regard for keeping relating to that process but there Minister for Regional Transport and them could lead to thousands of job has been no discussion so far about Roads Paul Toole. losses. holder engagement conversations jobs in regional NSW or easing the changes in funding of the sort The two funding schemes are “We’ve been asking the Govern- were thus far “not a discussion that financial burden of local councils,” mentioned by Shadow Minister for separate, but a new report lays bare ment for months to give an assurance we’ve had”. Mr Warren said. Local Government Greg Warren the Government’s plans to merge on funding and jobs through this Despite being repeatedly pressed Transport for NSW documents and Shadow Minister for Rural the two, which will severely impact funding scheme but have been left to guarantee no jobs will be lost have previously confirmed the Roads Mick Veitch,” Mr Cowan said. local councils’ ability to maintain in the dark until this report,” Mr under the roads reclassification government is looking to rip more “Council is aware the NSW regional road infrastructure. Veitch said. program, Minister Toole refused than $151.5 million in grants from Government is undertaking a review Despite the report being finalised “Minister Toole has failed to rule every opportunity to protect existing rural and regional councils ev- of the classification of roads in in January 2020, and appearing in out cutting jobs or funding to local jobs and council funding. ery year when 15,000 kilometres NSW and has appointed an expert the Transport for NSW 2019-20 councils across the state, saying Labor’s Shadow Minister for of council-owned roads are trans- panel to lead consultation on that Annual Report, Minister Toole told he ‘can’t guarantee anything’ in Local Government Greg Warren said ferred to the State.

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Narrandera Argus www.narranderaargus.com.au Thursday, April 1, 2021 — 5 New Rex flights NARRANDERA will have new daily flight schedules Sunny from regional carrier, REX, this week. Rex informed the Narrandera Shire Council MAX: MIN: economic taskforce committee the carrier was busy 28°C 11°C on the Narrandera route with all flights full and daily flight schedules planned from March 29. Rex revealed pre-COVID the Sydney-Griffith services was its biggest route catering for 73,000 FRI SAT SUN MON TUES passengers. The route has carried 1171 passengers in the four weeks from January 17 to February, only eclipsed by Adelaide to Mount Gambier on 1286. 29°C 29°C 30°C 29°C 27°C Qantas has moved into these routes and Rex 11°C 13°C 13°C 12°C 12°C announced they would be unable to viably support - - - - - two carriers. Rex deputy chairman John Sharp said the Rex Board had decided to stand its ground in these routes even if inevitably both carriers will be making March – 98.0mm significant losses. “Unfortunately, the expected drag on Rex’s 2021 total – 218.2mm financial position from the losses on the routes will mean Rex will be unable to continue subsidising marginal routes that we have serviced for the past 20 years,” Mr Sharp said. Narrandera Argus Rain, hail or shine, dedicated community member and mother Julie Birrer serves hot sausages and chicken burgers to the local community at Marie Bashir Park. Photo supplied. ENQUIRIES Dog seized, Phone 6959 2222 167 East Street, Narrandera Chillin’ and grillin’ men arrested IT’S A Monday night in Narrandera that provide rich and exciting oppor- TWO men have been charged following an inves- or PO Box 5, Narrandera NSW 2700 and a small group of people have tunities for the youth in our town – tigation into the distribution of child abuse and gathered around the barbecue area in there is a real lack of support for bestiality material at Leeton. www.narranderaargus.com.au the Marie Bashir Park. those with special needs, differing Earlier this year, detectives from Murrumbidgee or find us on Facebook Here you will see dedicated commu- interest and mental health issues. Police District began an investigation after receiv- nity member and mother Julie Birrer “Youth with Autism Spectrum ing information relating to the alleged production serving hot sausages and chicken Disorder and other mild disabilities and dissemination of child abuse material in the burgers to the local community with often struggle with social commu- Leeton area. NEWS ROOM a smile on her face, come rain or shine. nication and anxiety disorders that Following extensive inquiries, two men – aged 61 Managing Editor It’s nice not having to cook tea create barriers for them to access and 76 – were arrested in Leeton on March 25 and Liz Lawrence on a Monday night, but this little local services.” taken to Leeton Police Station. gathering is so much more than that. The Hangout aims to provide a A short time later, a search warrant was subse- [email protected] ‘The Hangout’ as it is officially known, quieter, smaller environment where quently executed at a home in Leeton. is the brainchild of a group of five these youth can also have their During the searches, police seized electronic Journalist people and was started to provide needs met. devices, which will undergo further examination. Kim Woods a space for youth to make friends “There has been a significant Investigators also seized a dog which was taken and engage in the community. [email protected] increase in mental health issues espe- into the care of RSPCA NSW. Sadly they have struggled to have cially on the back of COVID and it more The 61-year-old man was charged with three the greater community and council important than ever to look after the counts of disseminate child abuse material, animal rally behind them, due to the fact mental health of our youth,” Julie said cruelty, and bestiality. that the town already has sports By creating a space for children The 76-year-old man was charged with three ACCOUNTS clubs and youth groups. from the age of 10 and up to engage counts of disseminate child abuse material, two Administration Manager Not everyone shares this view, as counts of possess child abuse material, and bestiality. local business Vinnies Fruitz as well in safe and community fostering Debbie Bock activities, the town is setting its youth It will be alleged in court that the men were as Coles supermarket have donated involved in the online distribution of child abuse and [email protected] fruit and meat for the Monday night up for a more productive future. “Youth delinquency and mental bestiality material. barbecue. It will be further alleged a dog seized at the home Other businesses such as Camjai health issues do not simply ‘just happen’ yet are a product of lack intervention had been subjected to animal abuse. Catering , Bendigo Bank, Mitre 10, The pair were refused bail and appeared in Griffith ADVERTISING Custom Music, Second Chance, Cafe and the right help being given. “Narrandera as a community have Local Court on March 25. Fran Macdonald Shazaray, Narrandera Exhaust and Investigations are continuing. [email protected] Tyres, Narrandera Milk and Smallgoods a chance to create a space where and the Narrandera Post office have children and youth can flourish and or [email protected] also supported the Christmas Pool create a positive and lasting impact Budget top up Party last year. in our town. Phone 6959 2222 “It is so great to see the commu- “Instead of comparing organisa- Fax 6959 2256 nity coming together to support pos- tions, the aim is to work together, to for tank itive and inclusive community events create a diverse and engaging range A TENDER worth almost $1 million has been and activities,” Julie said. of youth orientated activities where accepted by Narrandera Shire Council to build the LETTERS TO THE EDITOR “While there are plenty of sports our children can flourish – no matter new Pine Hill Reservoir. organisations and church youth groups their abilities and interests.” Quay Civil have been approved as the preferred To submit a letter to the editor: tenderer for the price of $910,884 and Council also > mail to PO Box 5, Narrandera NSW 2700 approved an increase in the total project budget > deliver in person to 167 East Street, Dog owners be alert by $200,000 to be funded from the Water Reserve. Narrandera NARRANDERA resident Lorna Quilter sucked blood from a dog infected A total of seven quotes were received ranging up to $2.3 million. > email: [email protected] is so concerned for the regional working with Ehrlichia canis. and pet dog population she has handed The Brown Dog Tick has historically Council made changes to the water main reticu- Letters to the editor should be no more than out 500 fliers in the town. been considered a tropical parasite, lation layout in the Pine Hill area in 2019 to improve 500 words and, if not emailed, clearly and neatly The focus of Lorna’s concern is occurring through northern and central service pressures for residents. written. the deadly disease Ehrlichiosis which Australia, but typically not found as This increased demand on the already undersized Correspondents should include their full name is killing dogs in almost every state far south as Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Pine Hill reservoirs necessitated the construction and address as well as a contact phone number. of Australia. Melbourne or Hobart. of a new larger water reservoir. Letters may be edited. Ms Quilter said she was concerned Dr Cumming said while the Brown Councillors heard two 5000 kilolitre concrete farmers may be unaware of their Dog Tick generally preferred warmer tanks would be needed to cater for future demand. Opinions expressed in this section of the valuable working dogs picking up the climates, it is good at establishing newspaper are not necessarily the views of the disease. indoors or in kennels. Narrandera Argus management and staff. She said the majority of urban pet Acting NSW Chief Veterinary Officer Arts Fair plans owners had never heard of the disease. Paul Freeman said NSW had a sur- PARTICIPANTS appreciated the gentle, informative Since Erlichiosis was first detected veillance plan which includes testing and inclusive way artist Cory McKenzie conducted in the Kimberley region of Western dogs with clinical signs consistent with his cultural workshops in Narrandera recently. Narrandera Argus Australia in May 2020, there has been E. Canis and targeted surveillance, Feedback has been really positive from both the growing public concern about what including retrospectively testing adults and young people who attended, according this disease may mean for pet dogs historical samples. to a Create Narrandera spokesperson. VOLUME 140, No 12 Australia-wide. “People moving or bringing dogs The next workshop, Between the Folds, will be Veterinarian Dr Bonny Cumming from interstate or adopting rescue conducted by Lindee Russell and combine eco print- CONTACT: has been closely following the impact dogs should ask questions about ing, intuitive mark making and painting to create Phone 02 6959 2222 Fax 02 6959 2256 of Erlichiosis through her role as where the animals came from and an accordion folded book and other small works 167 East Street, Narrandera NSW 2700 Program Manager – Strategic Delivery what tick prevention they have.” on paper. PO Box 5, Narrandera NSW 2700 for Animal Management in Rural and Symptoms include fever, loss of To be held April 10-11, this will be a fun and Remote Indigenous Communities. appetite, abnormal bleeding, pain and EMAIL: [email protected] exploratory weekend workshop for people of all levels Ehrlichiosis is a bacterial disease weight loss. of artistic and creative experience. transmitted by the bite of infected Dogs which have been diagnosed Create Narrandera has been working behind the DEADLINES Brown Dog Ticks (Rhipicephalus 10am Monday for display advertising and are undergoing veterinary treat- scenes on the artist weekend, Arts and Creative and editorial sanguineus). Dogs can get Ehrlichio- ment for ehrlichiosis do not pose a Fair, on May 1-2 and June 19-20. It will be held at the 12noon Tuesday for Classified advertising sis when a Brown Dog Tick carrying health risk in transferring the disease Narrandera Art Centre where visitors can chat with Ehrlichia canis bites them, having to other dogs. an artist, or watch them at work. 6 — Thursday, April 1, 2021 www.narranderaargus.com.au Narrandera Argus “Cartoonish” mural sparks anger Kim Woods Water, the local community and Eastern Street, is a strong example of that,” he said. A BITTER stoush has erupted over a Riverina Arts. “That said, the main part of Plunkett proposed water tower mural at Yerong The Yerong Creek residents were con- Street is on the junction of the road where Creek with the community labelling the sulted in relation to the two designs and this tower is going to be painted with bright art work as garish and cartoonish. feedback was also sought from members colours and cartoon characters. Surely not of Council’s Tourism and Economic Devel- A deputation to Lockhart Shire Council’s a visually acceptable “blend”. “ opment Steering Committee. March meeting pleaded for a replacement Mr Collins said the community felt simple The feedback obtained from the commu- design, with their petition of 100 signatures changes could not be made to the mural nity and TEDSC members was provided to and suggestions passed on to a selection to make it less colourful, busy and cartoonish. the selection panel when it met in December committee and a decision was due to be “If only in-depth community consulta- to review the designs. made this week. tion had been done at the start we probably Council endorsed the selection panel’s Residents were “insulted and angry” would not all be faced with this quandary,” preferred design for the mural in December. over the short consultation time frame on a he said. Yerong Creek resident Shayne Collins design already endorsed by Council. The residents worked with graphic said the water tower murals at Lockhart designer and former Yerong Creek resident Lockhart councillors heard at the and Milbrulong were tasteful, simplistic Holly Willis to present an alternative concept December meeting community consultation and blended in with the surrounds. design to Council. had taken place over five days face-to-face Mr Collins said the resident’s views on Lockhart Shire Council general manager at Yerong Creek. the proposed mural for Yerong Creek Peter Veneris said this latest round of con- Council received 42 separate feedback were not disrespectful to the artist Heesco. forms, plus those from Committee members. “Yerong Creek, being the oldest village sultation has resulted in a petition being The painting of a high quality, large scale in the shire has a rich history and some submitted to Council with approximately mural on the Yerong Creek Water Tower interesting characters ranging from Mad Dog 95 signatures expressing concern the de- is one of a number of projects nominated Morgan to Gunning Plunkett,” he said. sign in its current format was not reflective by Council for funding under the Austra- “It also had a strong Chinese presence of the village of Yerong Creek and calling lian Government’s Drought Communities through the early years with the remnants for more community input in to the final Programme Extension grant. of dams and other construction carried design. An Expressions of Interest document out during their time here still evident Mr Veneris said in addition to the pe- was prepared in consultation with the in some places. tition Council also received individual Yerong Creek Progress Association inviting “Surely worthy of consideration for submissions both in support of and against proposals from selected artists. possible themes, alongside our strong the proposed design. Three artists responded to the four broad agricultural industry – past, present and “The Council received the petition and themes on transport, education, sport and future.” listened to the presentation and agreed agriculture, with two designs submitted Mr Collins said Council had invested a to convey the petitioners’ concerns and The proposed mural design for the Yerong last September. great deal in the Shire’s heritage conserva- the feedback received from the individual Creek Water Tower has been labelled as too A selection panel was established com- tion areas. submissions to the Selection Panel for colourful, busy and cartoonish by residents. prising representatives of Council, Riverina “Yerong Creeks main street, Plunkett review,” he said. Photo supplied . Teacher’s spooked and walk off Historic drowning NSW Teachers Federation members professional learning courses. schools in Griffith if transfer points at Darlington Point Public School “This is simply unacceptable and are reduced and the smaller schools walked off the job last Thursday over places enormous pressure on the will struggle to attract teachers.” location sought the Government’s failure to properly staff when teachers are not replaced Mr Bertalli said Darlington Point Liz Lawrence bathing in the creek when staff schools in rural and regional staff were not ruling out further stop or teaching jobs remain unfilled,” HARRY Kirchner is trying she got into difficulties. Leslie areas. work action and moved a resolution he said. to find out the location on Funnell went to her assistance NSW Teachers Federation claims “Over the past decade the NSW to write to the Minister to lift their Bundidjarie Creek where his and succeeded in bringing her teachers have been spooked over Government and Department have transfer points. great grandfather and his out of deep water and placed a proposal to reduce transfer points weakened previously successful He said schools at Leeton and Binya son drowned rescuing a her on a tree. Immediately after and are predicting a mass exodus processes that ensured adequate were also at risk due to their proximity 12-year-old girl in 1927. doing this he appeared to get from the western region’s small staffing of all schools across the to Griffith. Harry’s grandmother was into difficulty himself, called schools. state. “My concern is people with no John Funnell’s daughter and to his father for help, and, NSW Teachers Federation Deputy “The NSW Government has let understanding of the transfer system he would like to visit the site without further warning, sank. President Henry Rajendra said the down students, parents and the and the importance of it are having input. to pay his respects and It was believed that he was school was constantly struggling to wider community by failing to provide “Schools and teachers are getting possibly even explore the seized with cramp. attract and retain teachers to fill teachers for every student and every on the front foot and indicating to the funding of a memorial. His father rushed to his vacancies. class. Minister we feel very strongly about He wants to find out the rescue, but before he had gone “Teachers at Darlington Point “The Education Department have this and won’t walk away from any exact location the drownings very far he also sank. are concerned the Department of known of the dire teacher shortage discussion about reduction in transfer took place and hopes that Both men were powerful Education is undermining confidence for some time but failed to address points. archives or an historical swimmers. in the state-wide transfer system the problem. It is grossly unfair for “We need to lift transfer points for society can help him with Heart failure is supposed by suggesting schools close to region- students, and in many cases, those schools that are difficult to staff, not his search. to have been the cause of the al towns are not ‘rural and remote’ with the most complex learning decrease them. The story recounts how father drowning. and should be stripped on incentives needs.” “It really has spooked teachers – it was a family picnic gone The bodies were recovered to attract new staff,” Mr Rajendra NSW Teachers Federation there is a track record of the government wrong when John William soon afterwards but efforts said. organiser Brett Bertalli told the Argus doing this in the past. Funnell, aged 54, and his son to resuscitate the two men “The school has been unable to teachers at Darlington Point and “There will be a mass exodus from Leslie William Funnell, 23, were unsuccessful, leaving recruit teachers for the COVID intensive other small schools would lose the far West of NSW if the Minister goes were drowned in the creek a widow and her four young learning position. professional learning and financial down this path.” when a 12-year-old girl got children, the youngest of “And when they do find a teacher incentives. Mr Bertalli said in 2008 Bourke into difficulties in the creek. whom was five years of age. to fill a position, applicants often Mr Bertalli said at Darlington High School lost the principal, two Mr and Mrs Funnell and Anyone who can help with decline job offers because it is hard Point teaches were at risk of losing deputies, four head teachers and seven their son were having a picnic information is urged to to find somewhere to live in Griffith.” a 70 per cent rental subsidy and a classroom teachers, spooked over with four other children contact this newspaper or Mr Rajendra said Darlington Point $30,000 bonus. the proposal to reduce transfers. on the banks of the creek. email Harry Kirchner at is forced to combine classes when “They will have to take a big pay “The school began 2009 with half of A girl, 12 years of age, was [email protected] teachers are on leave or attending cut and be forced to compete with their staff and created absolute turmoil.”

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Narrandera Argus www.narranderaargus.com.au Thursday, April 1, 2021 — 7 Venues back at full capacity THE state’s peak business organisation, Business NSW, says the lifting of a number of COVID restric- tions by the NSW Government is welcome news for the business community across the Murray Riverina. The easing of restrictions came into place on March 29 and included the change to allowing one person per two square metres at all venues, with a minimum of 25 patrons before the per square metre rule applies while full capacity can return at seated entertainment venues including stadiums and theatres. “NSW has led the way with how we’ve been able to manage the response to the pandemic, and the Government should be applauded for this proactive step,” Business NSW Regional Manager Anthony McFarlane said. “It’s been a tough period for many business owners and their employees, and hopefully this news will give them a great boost in the lead up to the Easter break. It’s time to put the dancing shoes The Marrambidya Bila Wirramarri dance group, led by Richard Gilbert (pictured left), performed at Koori Beach on March 25 back on,” Mr McFarlane said. and will again on April 24 for Wirramarri – Long Way from Home. Photos supplied. “This of course doesn’t mean the dangers associ- ated with the pandemic have ended, far from it, and businesses must still insist that customers fill in QR codes where appropriate and that proper record Bringing culture home to keeping measures remain in place. The easing of restrictions also coincides with the start of a new $1500 rebate for small business from early April. The rebate (announced by the NSW government Narrandera’s Koori Beach as part of last year’s NSW budget) can be used to LEFT: Neville Bamblett and John Ingram light a pay off government fees such as licence fees (eg liquor camp fire the traditional way. licence and food authority licences), council rates BELOW: Narrandera Elder Aunty Jennifer and vehicle registration fees. Johnson with Teresa Johnson, Natalie Bright The money will be available to those businesses and Cherie Johnson. and non-profit organisations that don’t pay payroll tax. The payroll tax threshold is set at $1.2m for the current financial year. Eligible business owners will be reimbursed through Service NSW after payment of the fees.

Welcome to another instalment of Talking TAFE with Josie, keeping you up-to-date with all the latest and greatest developments at TAFE NSW Narrandera. With JobKeeper ending this month and uncer- tainty still swirling about how the future jobs market will look, there’s never been a better time to consider how you can reskill through TAFE NSW. TAFE NSW Narrandera has a smorgasbord of courses on offer, from short courses through to higher-level qualifications. Short courses in particular are a great way to upskill or reskill to be whatever you want to be, offering practical skills and experience in a range NARRANDERA’S newly formed Aboriginal performance circle. of industries. dance and cultural group Marrambidya With the event being a great success, Best of all, they can be completed in just days or Bila Wirramarri, performed at Koori Beach many in attendance remarked how proud weeks. on March 25, dedicating their initial they were of witnessing this cultural event. Among the short courses being offered at TAFE performance to the Narrandera Aboriginal There were 34 dancers, the males NSW Narrandera in April are: Elders. wearing traditional Lap Laps generously • TAFE Statement in Mental Health Awareness The group was established in an supplied by local artist Lillardia Briggs- • TAFE Statement in Understanding the Impacts of attempt to bring the Aboriginal Community Houston. Alcohol and Other Drugs together to celebrate culture and country. The male dancers all had spears local- • Statement of Attainment in Computer Applications The group want to love and show ly sourced by the participants, and each • Statement of Attainment in Food Handling respect to their Elders and ancestors by dancer was painted with traditional ochre • Statement of Attainment in Pathways to Early bringing back local traditional dance and markings that was also gathered locally. Childhood Education customs. Narrandera parent Kristy McDuff said • TAFE Statement in Accidental Counselling The dancers have been practicing the performance included the traditional TAFE NSW has recently unveiled a list of fee- for about four weeks, and participants welcome dance and another ceremonial free short courses under the JobTrainer package. include children and other Aboriginal fishing dance. For more information, go to www.tafensw.edu.au/ community members. “The Group have unified as they aim to jobtrainer Recently some of the dancers went on a re-ignite culture and bring the local Aborig- There’s always so much going on at TAFE NSW Narrandera and we are proud to provide facilities trip to Tumut, where they learned traditional inal community together on Country for for the community to not just learn, but to connect. customs and practices from Uncle Shane celebrations that are positive, as too often An example is the Boori Dreaming Women’s Herrington, including how to start a fire the coming together of their people is for Group, which meets each Thursday at TAFE NSW traditionally and how to make stone axes. sorry business,” Ms McDuff said. Narrandera. These boys were able to bring this “The group want to continue to learn We are appreciative of the young mums that knowledge back and share with the group the ways of their ancestors through story- attend the group, their children and the Elders that as a collective. telling, knowledge, dance and traditional James Moffit and Janareen Charles- Bamblett prepare for the cultural so generously give their time. Richard Gilbert has been instrumental skills. dance performance. We are excited to be starting the Our Storytime in co-ordinating traditional choreography “They want to ensure these customs and come along,” he said. class early next term for the Boori group. and technique, explaining to the group traditions are taught to the local Aborig- The state-of-the-art TAFE NSW Narrandera “We are trying to bring the community what each movement symbolises. inal children for future generations, and Connected Learning Centre is operating its normal together. It’s important to our people as Richard has existing knowledge and they are committed to continuing to hours, Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.30pm. has trained with dance group Wiradjuri perform at Koori Beach and local events it is who we are and our kid’s identity.” We have measures in place to keep our students Echoes. for the wider community to be able to learn Mr Bamblett said there would be more safe, including sanitiser stations and changed Members of the group had been prepar- more about Aboriginal Culture.” performances in the future, including room layouts to ensure social distancing. ing the dancing circle at Koori beach and Elder Neville Bamblett said the culture ‘Wirramarri – Long Way from Home” at Feel free to drop in and say hi, or enquire about a have received support from the Narrand- enhancing skills benefitted the primary Koori Beach on Saturday, April 24 at 5pm. course. era Shire Council who arranged a tidy up and high school male and female students. “We want people to be aware of who If you’d rather enrol from the comfort of home, of Koori Beach by mowing the grass “We are encouraging those out of we are, embrace our culture and showcase you can find out more by calling 131 601 or visiting area and dropping off sand for the school as well to jump on board and it to our community and the town.” www.tafensw.edu.au. 8 — Thursday, April 1, 2021 www.narranderaargus.com.au Narrandera Argus Regional Roundup Services in the shire at 6am, followed by a gunfire breakfast Artworks create wellness LOCKHART RETURNED Services League sub- at The Rock Memorial Bowling Club. MOULAMEIN branches in the Lockhart Shire are pre- Residents and returned services ARTWORKS by students from paring to commemorate ANZAC Day personnel will congregate for the main Moulamein and Booligal public this year. march in front of the Club at 10.15am schools, made to bring joy into Lockhart will hold a memorial and be ready to march to the cenotaph the lives of sick children, are service at the obelisk at the Lockhart in Urana St at 10.30am. Lunch will included in an exhibition launched Cemetery at 9am, followed by a march then be served at The Rock Memorial at the Art Gallery of NSW. leaving from outside the Commercial Club. The successful local students Hotel at 10.30am to the cenotaph NSW Health has issued an exemption are Rhys Wilson and Jazmyn in Hebden Street, where the commem- to the restrictions on public gatherings Worboyes from Moulamein oration and wreath laying ceremony and movements that apply to any Public; and Grace McLean, Hope will take place. outdoor ANZAC Day marches or Job, Lily Plum and Dusty Plum Pleasant Hills has scheduled a services outside Greater Sydney between from Booligal Public. commemoration and wreath laying at April 18-25. The Operation Art Touring the Pleasant Hills Public Hall at 9am They must not exceed one person Exhibition will be heading to and Yerong Creek a similar ceremony per two square metres to a maximum Wollongong, Cowra, Wagga Wagga, at Stanley Galvin Park at 11am. of 3000 people. COVID safety plans Maitland and Port Macquarie. The Rock will host a dawn service and registration of people participating The 50 artworks will be in- at the Soldier Memorial in Urana Street are required. cluded in the Children’s Hospital at Westmead permanent art Artworks by Moulamein Public Bids fly at poultry auction collection after the tour ends. School students Jazmyn Operation Art was founded Worboyes (above) and Rhys COOLAMON setting up and running the auction. 26 years ago and involves students Wilson (right) are among A POULTRY and general auction at The showground received funding from Kindergarten to Year 10 the 50 artworks included in the Coolamon Showground has raised of $30,800 for improvements under creating artworks for children in the Children’s Hospital at $571 towards the proposed multi- the NSW Government’s Showground hospital. Westmead permanent art purpose facility to be built at the local stimulus package. It draws on research that collection after the tour ends. These included installation of showground. shows an optimistic outlook Photos supplied. fire extinguishers and fire blankets; Spokesman Jeremy Crocker said reflected in art can help improve replacement of a damaged support response to their own experiences a child’s wellbeing and play a vital the rain probably lowered numbers column in the horse stalls; new stairs of isolation,” she said. part in the recovery and healing slightly but the clearance rate was for the men’s and ladies change rooms; A team of judges including process. good and prices fair. replacement of exhaust units in Westmead Children’s Hospital NSW Department of Education’s He thanked Rob Neale, Mackenzie the all-purpose building; patch, seal art curator Ivy Baddock had Arts Unit Operation Art Officer Bond, Jared Evans, Sheriden Palmer and paint toilets; and to demolish the difficult task of selecting Heidi Windeisen said the 2021 and William Palmer for their help in an old shed. 50 artworks for the touring exhibition was unique because exhibition. the artworks were influenced by the pandemic. “I am excited every year to Outdoor Art Trail tour She said it was exciting to see see what the students have our hospitals more welcoming artworks created by students created for Operation Art and and enhance spaces where quiet OPEN ROAD, NRMA’s bi-monthly digital (5,000 reach) and social while many of them were learning the impressive standard of work moments can occur.” magazine journalist Dorian Mode (197,000). from home. makes my job so much harder,” Operation Art is an initiative travelled along the Riverina Out- Dorian was travelling with “Many students have created Ms Baddock said. of The Children’s Hospital at door Art Trail for four nights from his wife and photographer Lydia. their artworks at home with only “The artworks offer patients Westmead in association with the March 14 to 18. Due to the time frame of the trip, materials which were readily and their families respite from NSW Department of Education The trail will feature in a four-page they were unable to visit Lockhart available to them, and many the clinical hospital environment and in collaboration with Sydney editorial spread (850,000 reach), and Darlington Point. have created works as a direct by helping reduce stress, make Olympic Park Authority. Museum a labour of Discover the Riverina’s love for families GRIFFITH long serving volunteers and/or their dining with vouchers HISTORICAL names such as Sharam, families, as well as current and previous NARRANDERA, Federation, for entertainment and recreation, Kissell, Rathbone, Evans, Delves, staff members. pilot phases, customers spent an McRae and McKern will converge A highlight of the luncheon will be Lockhart and Murrumbidgee average of $39, which is almost including cultural institutions, on Griffith Pioneer Park Museum to the unveiling of the ‘Sharam Square’ local government areas are double the money going straight live music, and arts venues, avail- celebrate the Museum’s 50th anniversary sign, a story board about the Museum’s now eligible to apply for vouchers back into the community.” able 7 days a week, excluding on April 10. volunteers, by Mrs Beryl Marcus, for Dine and Discover NSW. NSW residents will be able public holidays. Over the last 50 years these names Charlie Sharam’s daughter, and Millions of customers will to easily apply online to receive Businesses can register to have become synonymous with the showing of a new exhibition about be able to take advantage of their vouchers through the latest participate in the program at any Museum, working to establish what Pioneer Park called ‘One Man’s Dream: the State Government’s much version of the Service NSW app time and vouchers are valid until has become a popular tourist destination Treasures of Pioneer Park Museum’. anticipated Dine & Discover NSW and website, and a non-digital 30 June 2021. for the Riverina. The exhibition will be on display program, thanks to the program solution will be made available The vouchers can only be used Griffith Regional Arts Acting from April 5-12 from 10am to 3pm going live state wide. to customers who don’t have at eligible businesses that have Manager Margaret Andreazza said each day. Floor talks on the exhibition Dine & Discover NSW will be a smartphone or compatible implemented a COVID Safety 60 members of these families will come will be conducted by the Curator rolled out progressively across device. Plan and are registered as COVID together on April 10 in celebration throughout the week, with bookings NSW, with the first two stages Every NSW resident aged 18 Safe. essential. of this significant milestone. underway. and over will be eligible for four Throughout each week, vouch- “Griffith Pioneer Park Museum Special guest Adrienne McKern- Minister for Customer Ser- $25 vouchers worth $100 in total, ers will become available in has been a labour of love for many, Wilson, who will be turning 102 this vice Victor Dominello said the to spend in participating busi- more Local Government Areas. including these families who played year, is the longest surviving original vouchers are simple and easy to nesses. Customers will receive an email an integral part of its development volunteer of the Museum and will over the last 50 plus years,” Ms Andreazza have the honour of cutting the use, with customers able to spend Dine & Discover NSW vouch- letting them know when it’s their said. celebratory cake. them via the Service NSW app. ers will be divided into two turn to apply for their vouchers, “Each volunteer – not just those “The museum would not be where “The app is seamless, con- categories: or they can use a simple eligibility named – have all left their mark and it is today if it were not for the forward tactless and safe. We are using • Two $25 vouchers to be checker online. it is an honour to be able to hold thinking and dedicated volunteers digital technology to make life used for eating in at restaurants, The rollout schedule is avail- this luncheon to celebrate their who have helped preserve our region’s easier for customers and busi- cafes, bars, pubs and clubs 7 days able at www.service.nsw.gov. achievements.” history for generations to come,” nesses,” Mr Dominello said. a week, excluding public holidays. au/dine-discover-nsw-vouchers- Joining the original families will be Ms Andreazza said. “Throughout the testing and • Two $25 vouchers to be used local-government-areas.

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Narrandera Argus www.narranderaargus.com.au Thursday, April 1, 2021 — 9 Regional Roundup Vaccine rollout in region MURRUMBIDGEE Primary practices, the GP Respiratory “There is a requirement Health Network has confirmed Clinics in Wagga Wagga, Gundagai, for all vaccinations, including Phase 1b of the COVID-19 vacci- Young, Deniliquin and Griffith COVID-19 and Influenza, to be nation rollout began in general will include GP Vaccination given at least 14 days apart, so practice across the Murrumbidgee Hubs. people can expect to confirm they region last week. “Over the coming weeks, more haven’t received any vaccinations MPHN Acting chief executive of our general practices will in the two weeks prior,” Dr Koschel officer Julie Redway said as part commence vaccinations, and we said. of the Australian Government will keep you informed of these. Federal Member for Farrer COVID-19 Vaccination program, “If you’re not living in these Sussan Ley said the best line there are 14 general practices and first communities or neighbouring of defence against COVID-19 is five GP Vaccination Hubs initially townships, I would encourage getting vaccinated. coming on-line to administer the you to contact your local GP “It is great to see the vaccine vaccine. to discuss when and how you might being rolled out more widely, and “When the Australian Govern- be able to receive the vaccine.” I know many of our older citizens ment first called for interest from Those eligible for the vaccination across Farrer, indeed all those the nation’s general practices to under Phase 1b include health- who can now receive the dose, administer the COVID-19 vaccine, care workers employed and not are keen to roll up their sleeve,” it was pleasing to have more than included under Phase 1a; critical Ms Ley said. 90 percent of eligible GPs across and high risk workers employed; “I really want to encourage the Murrumbidgee want to be people over 70 years of age; everyone eligible to book your involved,” Ms Redway said. Aboriginal and Torres Strait appointment, and if you have any “Most of which will be admin- Islander people over 55 years and questions please give my office istering vaccines, but this initial people over 18 with an underly- a call, or go to the official informa- rollout will see the communities ing medical condition, including tion website www.health.gov.au/ of Wagga Wagga, Cootamundra, disability. covid19-vaccines.” Griffith, Leeton, Narrandera, MPHN’s COVID-19 Pandemic To check your eligibility for Barham, Temora, West Wyalong, Leader Dr Alison Koschel said a vaccine visit covid-vaccine. and Young being able to access people should be aware of the healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility. the vaccine in a local general need to wait two weeks between If you are eligible for the vaccine practice. COVID-19 and Influenza vaccina- you will be redirected to book “In addition to these general tions. or find a service near you. We’re not sheep says Bugge Hot air balloon pilots recently ran a test flight from the Yanco MOMENTUM is building in a political movement es through coloured pamphlets and expensive sportsground. Photo Kim Woods that wants change to “take back control of our great advertising campaigns. nation”. “Our goal is to give hope and choice to Austral- Don’t Vote Major is an initiative of Mark and ians who think politicians are ‘all the same’ and Up, up and away Shane Bugge, along with Paul Wyhoon of Cobram, ‘nothing will ever change’. It is time to take back who say they want to “stop the destruction of our some control, and through our campaign we believe LEETON Easter Monday. rivers, our farmers and our communities”. we can make a difference,” Shane said. HOT air balloons are set to return The cost is $330 per adult and “We feel cheated and deceived by the Australian “It is time to vote out the major parties, to Leeton this Easter with flights for $275 per child with bookings on political system and the major political parties,” all ages across the four days. 03 9429 0277. Mark said. “There is no one party solution and each electorate The popular balloon glow at No 1 Picture This Ballooning plus “It doesn’t matter whether it is the Liberal/National is different, but the end goal is the same: To stop the Oval will not be held this year in other pilots from around Australia Party Coalition or Labor and the Greens, they are all damage being caused to our nation by self-interested line with it’s operation as part of will launch flights from the oval at treating Australian voters like sheep. All they want major parties, and to give our nation some hope. St Francis College at dawn and dusk the biennial SunRice Festival, which to do is look after themselves and their mates at any “We have to do something to bring about change, on Good Friday right through to was cancelled in 2020. cost,” he said. and this is one way we believe it can be achieved.” Mark and Shane started their movement pri- marily out of frustration with the Murray-Darling Basin Plan and what it is doing to the Murray River Musicians on show communities where they have lived all their lives. with Gayle ONeil, Owen Blundell, “We’re not farmers, we’re not irrigators, we’re ARDLETHAN not greenies and we’re definitely not politicians… THE team at Ardlethan Country Music Rodney Vincent and Emma Jene. we are just concerned Aussies who want to stop the Club have been working hard behind Sunday will see the weekend wrap destruction of our rivers, our farmers and communi- the scenes to bring a COVID safe, family up with the best of the talent quest ties,” Mark said. friendly music festival to the Riverina contestants taking the stage as well “The time for talking to the politicians who are on April 9-11. as headline artists with more than $3000 in prizes being awarded to the behind the Basin Plan, which is causing so much The three days of live music, busk- Talent Quest winners. pain, is well and truly over. ers, markets, Talent Quest and camping Campsites, weekend passes and “Don’t Vote Major wants to shine a light on the will be at the Ardlethan Showground. single day tickets are available via need for minor parties and independents to represent The event kicks off Friday after- pre-booked entry only, with visitors us in Parliament, instead of those from major noon with guest artists taking the stage asked to contact Janet 0427 782 550 parties who prefer to take huge amounts of mon- From left Mark and Shane Bugge, and Paul from 3pm followed by the vocal or email [email protected] ey off corporations and foreign entities, then buy Wyhoon on the banks on the Murray River in section of the Talent Quest and then to secure your spot or for more infor- votes with smoke and mirrors and false promis- Cobram Vic. Photo supplied. walk-ups for any interested musicians mation. interested in taking the stage. Visitors can also purchase tickets at On Saturday there will be a full www.ardlethancountrymusicfestival. day of entertainment from 9am to 10pm com or by using the QR code located More picnic than party style with the main show starting at 5pm in shops in Ardlethan. GRIFFITH already bought children’s tickets “Reduced capacity means THE Griffith Vintage Festival will and have not been refunded for less tickets – the Festival has be back this Easter Saturday April them yet, please contact the sold out each year so make sure 3, kicking off at 12pm at the Old organisers. you head to our website at Miranda Wines site, thanks to the Reduced capacity means there unwinedriverina.com and Riverina Winemakers Association. are fewer tickets available. Crowd secure your tickets before they’re Event Organiser Carrah Lymer numbers are reduced to comply all gone,” Mrs Lymer said. is looking forward to showcasing with the new format – book early Alaina’s Kitchen will have to avoid disappointment. gourmet picnic boxes as well as local wine, food and music. The Festival is limited to five traditional pasta dishes, while Attendees are reminded to hours and will start at 12pm and Cocoa and Bean will be putting be aware the format of the event finish at 5pm. together decadent dessert boxes has been adapted and attendees Regular NSW Regional COVID for those who want a special should be aware it will operate rules apply and note they can treat. differently from previous years. change – checking in on the app; It is recommended to pre-order The Vintage Festival will be maintaining distance; not mingling; these online via the ticket link. more picnic than party style. sitting down whilst eating are You can also skip the queues and There will be more seating, tables some of the common rules which pre-order some drink tokens as and shade so arrive early and find we will adhere to. well. your spot for the day to chill and Restrictions on dancing at You can find out more about enjoy a wine with friends. events have been eased and Festi- the Griffith Vintage Festival Dylan Norris and Emma Jene will be among the guest artists to take the An age limit will apply – 18 val organisers are able to release and book your tickets online at stage at the Ardlethan Country Music Festival. Photo supplied. years over only. If you have more tickets as a result. unwinedriverina.com 10 — Thursday, April 1, 2021 www.narranderaargus.com.au Narrandera Argus Triumph over adversity THE following story came from an them. In this way he became a staunch editorial comment featured in Barn- and faithful Christian. Three times abasaid, March 2021: One of the most a day he would pray: remarkable aspects of human life “O Lord, I am a great sinner, may is how an individual can triumph over Jesus take my sins away by his good adversity, bringing good out of the blood. Give me the righteousness most difficult situations. of Jesus to adorn me, and give me An English pioneer missionary, the good Spirit of Jesus to instruct John Williams, who was used by God me, and make my heart good, to make The true meaning of Easter to help establish the church in the me a man of Jesus, and take me to WHAT is the meaning of Easter? not perish, but have eternal life.” Lord and Saviour. Pacific Islands (eventually being killed heaven when I die.” Easter is the day when we John 3:16 Jesus said “I am the way, the and eaten by the inhabitants of Erra- Buteve shows us the triumph of celebrate Jesus Christ rising The problem is that all of us truth and the life. No one comes to mango Island, part of modern Vanuatu) hope over despair, of light over from the dead. Jesus is the Son have done, said or thought things the Father except by Me.” John 14:6 wrote of a cheerful and persevering darkness. This is the message of the believer he met on Rarotonga (one of of God and He gave His life to die that are wrong. This is called sin God reaches out in love to you Christian faith at Easter, when Jesus the Cook Islands). for our sins. and our sins have separated us and wants you to be His child. burst from the grave and rose victorious On the third day after He died... from God. The man’s name was Buteve and “As many as received Him, to from the dead. the day we now celebrate as “All have sinned and fall short he had neither hands nor feet but them He gave the right to become The Bible figure, Job, endured Easter Sunday. His friends went of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23 still managed to cultivate his patch to His grave and found He had God is perfect and holy and children of God, even to those who of land and grow plenty of food for intense suffering. In the midst of his risen from the dead. our sins separate us from God believe on His name.” John 1:12 his wife and children. agony of sickness, pain, loss, bereave- They saw an angel who told forever, and the wages of sin is You can choose to ask Jesus He could not walk with the other ment, rejection and dishonour he cried out, “I know that my Redeemer them, “Don’t be afraid! I know death. Christ to forgive your sins and come people to church to hear John Williams you are looking for Jesus, who was The good news is that about into your life as Lord and Saviour. preach on a Sunday but he would lives.” When all seemed hopeless, then came the vision of the Redeemer. crucified. He isn’t here! He has been 2000 years ago God sent His only If you want to accept Christ sit by the road when the people raised from the dead, just as He said Son Jesus Christ to die for our sins. as your Saviour and turn from returned after the service and “beg a Christians hold on to the knowledge it would happen.” Matthew 28:5-6 Jesus is the son of God. He your sins, you can ask Him to be bit of the Word” from each one as they they have a Redeemer, a deliverer. Jesus rose from the dead on lived a sinless life and then died your Saviour and Lord by praying passed by. He is our blessed Lord, on Whom we Easter Sunday: now He offers to on the cross to pay the penalty a prayer like this: He would receive a variety of brief have set our hope. you the gift of eternal life and for our sins. Lord Jesus, I believe you are answers, some remembering one point If you haven’t yet set your hope forgiveness of sins. this is the true “God demonstrates His own the Son of God. Thank you for dying in the sermon and others another. on Him, take the opportunity this story of Easter and how it can love for us in that while we were on the cross for my sins. Please Buteve would store up in his day to turn to Him and make Him change your life. still sinners, Christ died for us.” heart all the answers and prayerfully your Redeemer. Here are four principles that Romans 5:8 forgive my sins and give me the meditate on them until he understood – Pine Hill Fellowship tell how you can receive the gift Jesus rose from the dead gift of eternal life. I ask you into of God for your life. and now He lives in heaven with my life and in my heart to be my The Pine Hill Fellowship will be hosting a dawn service God loves you. God His Father. Lord and Saviour. I want to serve “God so loved the world that He offers us the gift of eternal you always. Amen on Easter Sunday, starting 6.10am He gave His one and only Son, life....of living forever with Him – St John’s Uniting Church, at the top of Pine Hill Road, (343 Pine Hill Road) that whoever believes in Him shall in heaven if we accept Him as our Narrandera Greatest sacrifice of all From joy to sadness A FEW years ago there was a dread- and the heat had scorched her small IT IS only a few short months and evil and provided a way back scripture that God, by his mercy, ful fire in a forest at the Yellowstone body, the mother had remained ago we were celebrating the birth to God our Heavenly Father. has been trying to reconnect with National Park in the US. steadfast; she had been willing to die, of Jesus Christ at our Christmas But why do we make this humanity but we continue to After the fire, some of the forest so her babies, under the cover of her Services. This was a time of journey from Christmas to Easter, remain in that state of disobedi- rangers began to trek up the moun- wings, would live. joy and gift giving yet to fully a journey that goes from joy to ence and continue to allow sin, tain to assess the damage. One ranger At Easter we celebrate the greatest realise the value of the gift of sadness and then back to joy. And sickness and evil into our lives, found a dead bird in the ashes, perched Feast in the Christian calendar: The God in his Son Jesus we now why did Jesus have to suffer such for this situation to be reversed like a statue on the ground at the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The moth- turn our focus onto the season a cruel execution. an atoning sacrifice was required base of a tree. er bird in that story laid down her life of Easter where we journey with Jesus died because mankind, and so Jesus, God’s only Son, Sickened by the eerie sight, he gen- for her baby chicks so that they may Jesus and his disciples through womankind, all of humanity has became that sacrifice on our behalf. tly poked the bird with a stick. When the welcome of Palm Sunday, the be saved from a fire. been disobedient to the ways of Thus Jesus died in place of you he gently struck it, three tiny chicks remembrance of the servant hood God since the time of Adam and Jesus Christ laid down His life to and me so that our relationship scurried from under their dead mother’s of Jesus on Maundy Thursday Eve when they both failed to stick save mankind from the Devil and our with God could be restored and all wings. followed by his appearance at to God’s instruction and allowed The loving mother, keenly aware sins. It is at Easter when we come with the Kangaroo Court in Jerusa- sin and evil to enter the world. we have to do is look at the cross of the impending disaster the fire would joy to Church to give thanks to Jesus: lem, and the pain of Good Friday Today humanity still misses of Calvary, repent of our disobedi- have on her babies, had carried her we should be in awe of His love for us. where we gaze upon the cross the point, ignoring the message of ence and then celebrate in the joy offspring to the base of the tree and So, as we celebrate this great Feast with Jesus nailed to it, and watch Easter and turning it into a com- of a resurrected and restored life. had gathered them under her wings, of Jesus rising from the dead let us as his life drains away. mercial opportunity, for no sooner The choice is yours alone to instinctively knowing the toxic smoke also be mindful of the love of Jesus We then enter into the waiting had the 12 days of Christmas past, make, but it is a choice that has would rise. Christ who, like that mother bird, of Saturday followed by the joy then Easter Eggs and Hot Cross eternal consequences. She could have flown away to laid down His life for us. of Easter Sunday when we celebrate buns appeared in the stores. – Rev Mike Perrott safety but had refused to abandon her – Fr. Bradley Rafter the risen Lord and that Jesus is Since the time of our fall from Priest-in-Charge babies. Then the blaze had arrived St. Mel’s Catholic Church alive and has overcome death God’s grace, we see through Anglican Parish of Narrandera

Narrandera Vintage Restorers and Collectors Club recently donated $500 to the Narrandera Hospital Auxilary. Col Pettigrew presents Narrandera CanAssist’s Neta Close with Pictured are Julian Hyde, Sue Coates, Chris Duncan, Irene Whillans, Allen Law, Col Pettigrew and Ross a cheque for $500, proceeds from fundraising efforts by the Weatherburn. Photos supplied. Narrandera Vintage Restorers and Collectors Club. The Hospital Auxiliary will be hosting a fashion parade, featuring fashions from Country Flair, on April 17 at the Narrandera Bowling Club at 2pm. Afternoon tea will be supplied and tickets are available at $20 per person from Angela O’Mahoney, Country Flair. Narrandera Argus www.narranderaargus.com.au Thursday, April 1, 2021 — 11 April 1 – 7

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2:30 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 2:30 Equestrian In The Park 2021 2:30 How I Met Your Mother (PG) 2:00 Star Trek: Voyager (PG) 3:00 11:00 Cheers (PG) 12:00 WIN’s Weekender 4:00 Better Homes 3:30 The Food Dude (PG) 4:00 3:00 The Goldbergs (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG All Australian News 1:00 Happy And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country STIHL Timbersports (PG) 4:30 American Futurama (PG) 4:00 The Simpsons (PG) 4:50 (PG) 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS: Together (PG) 2:00 TBA 3:00 Everybody 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Border Patrol (PG) Restoration (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) Movie: “The Wild” (G) (’06) Stars: Jack De Codes Of Conduct (M) 8:30 Law & Order: Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 8:30 Escape To The Country 9:30 World’s 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars Sena 6:30 Movie: “The Karate Kid II” (PG) SVU (M v) 10:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investi- Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Most Secret Homes (PG) 10:30 Charlie (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Sniper” (M v,l) (’93) Stars: (’86) Stars: Danny Kamekona 9:00 Movie: gation (M v) 12:30 Home Shopping 2:00 Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 The Conners (PG) Luxton’s Homes By The Sea (PG) 11:30 Tom Berenger 9:35 Movie: “We Were “Wild Wild West” (PG) (’99) Stars: Will Smith Elementary (PG) 3:00 JAG (PG) 4:00 10:30 Charmed (PG) 11:30 The Big Bang FRIDAY APRIL 2 FRIDAY Property Ladder UK (PG) Soldiers” (MA15+) (’02) Stars: Mel Gibson 11:15 Movie: “Planet Of The Apes” (PG) (’68) Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 MacGyver (PG) Theory (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping

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2:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 4:30 6:00 AFL: Round 3: GWS v 2:10 Jabba’s School Holiday 2:00 Australia By Design (PG) 1:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) Escape To The Country 8:30 The Melbourne *Live* 9:00 Movie: Movie Special (PG) 2:40 Weird, 2:30 Buy To Build 3:00 Fishing 2:00 TBA 3:00 Friends (PG) 6:00 Replacement (M l) 9:45 The Pembrokeshire “Pale Rider” (M v) (’85) Stars: Clint Eastwood True And Freaky (PG) 3:50 Ultimate Tag (PG) Edge 4:00 Fishing Australia 5:00 I Fish 5:30 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00 Friends (PG) Murders (M v,l) 10:45 Caught On Dashcam 11:30 Tattoo Nightmares (M s) 12:00 8:30 First Dates Australia (M) 10:50 Bondi Rescue (PG) 6:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 11:00 2 Broke Girls (M s) 12:20 Home (PG) 11:45 Property Ladder UK (PG) 1:00 Blokesworld (M) 12:30 Round Oz Ride (M) Bridezillas (M l) 11:50 Aquarius (M l) 2:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:25 Shopping 1:30 Posh Frock Shop (M s) 2:30 The Fine Art Auction (PG) 2:30 Doomsday Preppers (PG) Movie: “Sealed Cargo” (PG) (’51) NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 10:20 48 Hours (M) Charmed (PG)

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14 — Thursday, April 1, 2021 www.narranderaargus.com.au Narrandera Argus No misuse of power says ACCC report THE report into the Murray-Darling and their communities. That is Basin Water Markets released on more important than the impact on Friday highlights the need for a market,” she said. improvement in market information Senator Davey said the govern- and transparency across all jurisdic- ment will now consider the report and tions according to NSW Nationals consult with state jurisdictions Senator Perin Davey. and water users, to respond to the “This report to Government high- recommendations. lights the complexity of the water Meanwhile, the Speak Up Cam- market across multiple jurisdictions paign is calling for swift and decisive and operating under various reporting action on its recommendations. and accounting regimes,” Senator Davey “We’ve had more than 100 reports said. on water management in less than Senator Davey said, while the report a decade, but most sit on a shelf did not find any evidence of market gathering dust. Anything calling for manipulation or misuse of market serious reform has been ignored,” power by investors or large corporate Speak Up chair Lachlan Marshall agriculture, it suggested the opaque- said. The green Kamut Khorasan head ness of the available data led to distrust “We cannot allow that to happen next to the brown grain (inset), grown and lack of confidence in the water with the ACCC report into the water on Whispering Pines. The Walkers market. market,” Mr Marshall said. are encouraging local growers to The report, prepared by the ACCC, He said it was obvious from the sow oats after the widespread break. makes 29 recommendations under ACCC report there are serious Photo supplied. four themes covering governance, problems in the water market that processes and information, conduct need to be addressed with genuine and integrity and market structure. reform, not another political or “This is a comprehensive report band-aid solution. Grain export interest that will take time to digest and “It is obvious from the report that evaluate,” Senator Davey said. market manipulation exists, but it Kim Woods with companies in South Korea, still getting people asking for the “On the surface, there are some is not illegal and with the present A DELUGE of more than 140mm US and a Thai bakery to import grain and the flour. key issues that need to be addressed system cannot be clearly identified. has failed to put a dampener on organic Kamut khorasan wheat “It has to be conditioned in including market operability and As the report shows, for too long a bumper harvest and export and flour. water for at least 24 hours as it is transparency and accountability the water market has been allowed orders flooding in from overseas Mrs Walker said Kamut samples harder to mill than normal wheat.” for water market intermediaries, like to evolve without the regulation for Barellan’s Whispering Pines have been sent to South Korea Mrs Walker is trying to source water brokers and exchanges. necessary, and this has been to the Organic Flour Mill. and Thailand. Purple wheat seed for this year’s “There are some strong recom- detriment of food producers.” A swollen Sandy Creek topped In the meantime, Whispering sowing. mendations in the report, but the key Mr Marshall said while there is the levy bank and completely Pines unbleached white baker’s Another feather in the mill’s is collaboration between the differ- merit in a new entity to oversee water flooded Whispering Pines, owned flour has been nominated by cap is Whispering Pines rolled oats ent jurisdictions that make up the markets, for it to be effective there by Rob and Betina Walker, when chef Luke Piccolo for the Delicious are being made to produce the Murray-Darling Basin. needs to be a major overhaul of market 145mm fell last month, but the magazine produce awards from craft hazy beer. “What this report makes clear is design with government resources house, mill and machinery sheds the earth. “I hope a lot of people around that no one jurisdiction can go it alone. and commitment to ensure there were spared. Mrs Walker said the strong here will be growing oats this year It has to be one-in-all-in,” Senator is real reform. “You wouldn’t dare put a trac- COVID demand for baker’s flour with contracts at $350/tonne on Davey said. He said the report touched on tor on any of our paddocks at had been maintained into 2021. farm while on-farm contracts for The Deniliquin based Senator capacity issues within the system, the moment,” Mrs Walker said. “The ancient grains yielded organic spelt are $1400/tonne,” who lives in the centre of the southern though this complex problem for “The mill was fine but the quite well at harvest – we were Mrs Walker said. connected water market said it the government and water manag- water level wouldn’t want to really impressed with the Kamut She was impressed with the was important to understand ers has again not been adequate- have gone any higher.” Khorasan,” she said. early vigour and competitive changes to market rules leads to ly addressed, with the impression Up until COVID, the mill had “It is a big fat grain like rice – we nature of the Egyptian Gold Kamut changes in water user behaviour that the response to constraints is to been supplying flour to Singapore will be putting in more this year last year. and consideration must be given to create more markets. but the pandemic resulted in as it is the flavour of the month “The Kamut is not an easy grain the impacts of policy change. “The last thing we need is more those markets closing. in America. to get hold of – we only produced “Our government, in considering markets for speculators to manipulate In February, the Walkers “It’s not well known in Aus- 5-10 tonnes – but it competes with our response to this report must at the expense of food production,” formed a business partnership tralia at the moment but we are the weeds really well.” consider the impact on water users Mr Marshall said. Crossbred ewes to $230 Water mantra needs to stop CROSSBRED future breeder ewe sold weaned Angus steers, 285kg, for A PROMINENT water policy advocate is calling provide the answers the government and its lambs made up to $214 a head for $1710 or 598c/kg. for a start to difficult discussions around poor bureaucracies are seeking. a regional grower on AuctionsPlus D and S Turner, Ivanhoe, sold weaned water management in the southern basin. “Acknowledge what history tells us… the Lower on Tuesday. Angus steers, 360kg, for $2000 or Griffith winemaker Darren De Bortoli, who has Lakes was once an estuarine system and forcing it Allambie Farming, Ariah Park, 554c/kg while TJ Henwood Family extensively investigated historic water use in the by man-made infrastructure and flow regimes to be offered and sold 800 White Suffolk/ Trust, Hay, sold 96 Angus feeder steers, Coorong and Lower Lakes regions in South Austra- a freshwater system is causing incredible damage Merino cross ewe lambs, averaging 368kg, for $2025 or 549c/kg. lia, said there was a need to put parochialism and to people and environments. 52.3kg and May-June 2020 drop. In goat prices, Milroy Pastoral, Hay, politics aside and determine what is best for “Throughout South Australia, New South Wales The lots of 200 sold from $212 to $214 sold rangeland bucks, 19kg live, for everyone’s long-term sustainable future. and Victoria we need to stand up to our inept or 405-409c/kg dressed. $91 and rangeland does, 18.1kg live, He congratulated a group of South Australian governments and say ‘enough is enough’. Stop T and D Walker, Ariah Park, sold for $119. producers who have united to try and achieve pandering and start making strong decisions to 148 White Suffolk/Merino cross ewe FG and JL Cuteri, “Alabama”, sold water security, and have highlighted the vast give our nation the sustainable environment and lambs, July/August drop and 48kg live, an outstanding run of Merino wether quantities of fresh water that are being wasted as food production industry that we all want.” for $230 while C and S Male, Yerong lambs to Southern Meats Goulburn they pour out to sea. He welcomed the fact communities around Creek, sold 420 mixed store lambs, for $230. The lambs were bred by “We have this wastage at the end of the system, the south-east of South Australia are realising the 38kg, August/September drop, for $188. WK Langley and Co and were purchased and along the Murray and its tributaries we have damage being caused to production by sending seen unnecessary flooding as authorities try to In the cattle prices, M and M Armanini, in spring 2020 to grow out, shorn 112 gigalitres a year out to sea (nearly a quarter of push too much water through a fragile river system,” Hilton Pastoral Company, Murrami, and fattened. Sydney Harbour). Mr De Bortoli said. “This shows people with competing interests “This is causing unintended environmental damage and it needs to be addressed.” are capable of sitting down and having difficult He added the refusal of successive federal discussions about what needs to be done for the AMMO sale postponed governments, both Coalition and Labor, to effectively overall good,” Mr De Bortoli said. THE Australian Mohair Marketing place some pressure on growers, address inadequate water management was no longer “By working together and looking at long term sustainable options for managing the end of the Organisation (AMMO) sale sched- but it was believed to be in the acceptable. system there can be wins for everyone – the Lower uled for April 9 has been moved to best interests of Australian mohair “The ridiculous mantra of Water Minister Keith Friday April 23 due to a clash with Pitt and his government of delivering the Basin Lakes, the Coorong, the farmers around the lakes producers not to compete with and the communities upstream.” a large South African sale of a large South African sale. Plan ‘in full and on time’ needs to stop,” Mr De Bortoli 180,000kgs. said. He said recharging the aquifers around the The April 23 auction will be held Advice from South African buy- “What sort of plan do you have where flaws Southern Lagoon of the Coorong was critical for at 1pm at the Narrandera Ex-service- ers was this may adversely affect and shortcomings are so blatantly obvious, yet its health and long-term survival, and a priority must the smaller Australian offering of men’s Club. Sale lots can be viewed nothing is done to address them? Failing to address be returning water to the Coorong. 17,000kg. at the AMMO warehouse from 10am the problems at the end of the system is just one “Producers in the Limestone Coast region have An AMMO spokesperson said on sale day. in a long line of issues that needs to be acknowledged shown they have the maturity to put past differenc- it was understood this decision to The sale will also be livestreamed so remedial action can be discussed. es aside and work towards a sustainable future. delay the sale by two weeks may through the AMMO Facebook page. “Stop spending millions upon millions on It’s time the federal government and various state so-called independent reports that do nothing but governments did likewise,” Mr De Bortoli said. Narrandera Argus www.narranderaargus.com.au Thursday, April 1, 2021 — 15 Step Back In Time River angling and its history Liz Lawrence plenty of bigger ones, but less in later years. Mr Hill offered to place IF YOU have ever doubted that Narrandera Eighty-eight pound was the biggest he caught his horse and sulky at the disposal of the Department was a top place for fishing that boasts some and its head weighed 13 and a half pounds. and to accompany the officer well-known fishing spots, Narrandera resident “I caught that one on one of those old undertaking the work, pilot- and keen fisherman the late Jim Bailey could split cane rods on a green floppy. The best two ing him through the district. attest to this. baits were live carp and the bardy grubs out This work took 21 days. So too could some of the pioneers of of the ground or the witchetties out of the A number of large and angling in this area who are quoted in this trees,” he said. permanent lagoons and article. “The redfin, well we were fishing in the waterholes in the anabranches Jim and and some pioneer anglers well ‘Bidgee near the common and we caught this of the Murrumbidgee were before his time recounted their early angling fish. Old Percy Willis senior said he’d never visited, also many smaller experiences in the publication True Tales of seen one before, it was in the late forties. lagoons which were fast the Trout Cod in January 2008.This publication When we got home, he tried to scale it! drying up, and in some of revealed some very interesting facts about He made a few enquiries and was told that which thousands of the history of angling in this area. it was an English perch. fish – Murray cod, trout The publication gathered rare historical “Next season after that – it would be after 1946 – we were at this beach and there was cod, Golden, Silver, and information and photographs on native fish Macquarie perch and catfish and rivers and Jim was invited to have his this line of fish a yard wide swimming in the shallows, thousands of little redfin, – were already dead or dying, input into it. illustrating the appalling The experienced Narrandera fisherman that’s how thick they were. They became like a noxious weed. waste of valuable food perpet- said he had been fishing since he was 10- uated by nature in dry seasons. years-old. “They started to deteriorate when the carp come in the area. My wife and kids reck- This was an exceptionally His father was killed when he was dry year in the Riverina and four-years-old and he lived with his uncle oned they were the best fish of the lot to eat. Gradually they started to disappear. I reckon many waterholes that have Arthur Charles, who taught him how to fish. never been known to dry Back then there were miles of cod, yellow- they ate themselves out as they ate everything that was moveable in the water.” up were lower than the old- belly, silver bream and once the Macquarie est residents had seen them perch. Jim said one of the things he had noticed about the river at that time was that it was before. “We were fishing in the irrigation canal Reports from several places and we caught this bream, it had big white all silted up. They used to go out spinning in the early on the Murray River System eyes. My uncle said ‘that’s a Macquarie perch’. indicated great mortality We caught one another day in the Murrum- days and once spun up 12 cod from eight to 20 pounds on a Saturday afternoon. The among fish. bidgee itself. My uncle said they were plentiful A transcript of an interview in the river in the early days but I haven’t seen next Sunday morning they got ten. He returned there heaps of times and it with William Hill at Narran- one since, that was in the forties,” he said in dera in July 1940 revealed The late Jim Bailey’s angling experience was noted far and the publication. was all silted up. wide, so much so that he was interviewed by experts for a “It started well before the carp got in, that Narrandera medico Dr H In the early days below the regulator O Lethbridge assisted Mr Hill publication called “True Tales of the Murray Cod” in 2008. but they blame it on the carp. Back then in Jim caught Catfish with a Rangoon rod about in microscopic examination Jim was a keen fisherman who lived in the Narrandera summer the river was beautiful, it felt like 12 foot long, a bit of line that was half the of the eggs and spermatozoa area all his life. a warm bath, in summer it would run eight length of the rod, a cork and some worms. of the Murray Cod. feet high, always lovely and warm. fishermen without any noticeable diminution “We called ourselves ‘Murrumbidgee When interviewed at the Narrandera “After the introduction of Blowering Dam of supplies. Whalers”! The Catfish we got would have hospital, they said that the spermatozoa it altered the ‘Bidgee substantially. During In contrast with this, the examples of the been three to four pounds on average, they of Murray cod were actively mobile and that the irrigation season the river would be closed waters adjacent to Narrandera and were up to eight pounds and three foot long they remained alive in a dish of water at room running at 10 to 12 feet and was colder. It Wagga Wagga were cited; where Murray cod – big ones. The last ones I caught was about temperature for seven hours. The fertilized would give you goose bumps. The banks all were notoriously scarce. In addition, closed 1958, the year I got married,” he said. eggs could be kept without damage for about started falling in, the trees too in places in waters afforded protection to English perch, In 1959 he caught nine Catfish in the 48 hours in a can placed under a dripping tap which caused widespread destruction of lagoon over in the common at Narrandera and summer where I used to be able to walk along. or agitated to ensure sufficient supply young cod. he said there were a few there then – two to The river used to be only that high in flood of oxygen. At the time Mr Hill strongly recommended two-and-a-half pounds. times in winter, not in summer. As soon as possible after fertilisation they that all closures against netting be lifted with Together with his friend the late Percy “There was a time when the fishing wasn’t were placed in the hatching cages, which the exception of those waters situated within Willis junior, whom he grew up with, they had really good, but I was still capable of catching consisted of a cubical wooden frame covered one mile of each side of weirs. homemade canoes before they could afford a cod most times. It would be in the mid- by galvanized wire gauze of 14 meshes to the He said English perch did damage in creeks a boat. sixties to the seventies, but since then I think inch. and lagoons where it congregated in far “We put in heaps of time in the ‘Bidgee. the fishing has improved. The cod have come Each of the cages were capable of hatching greater quantities than in the main streams. I got to know a bloke called Jack Collins, back but not as good as when I was young,” about 12, 000 eggs and eight of them are fitted The best way to reduce the numbers of En- a pro, and I used to go out with him when he he said. into a large rectangular cage, which was also used to check his nets. He caught heaps of In the Narrandera Argus October 1 1920 glish perch was to commercialise it and to this covered with wire gauze of 14 meshes to the end every effort should be made to popularise bream, miles of yellowbelly and cod. edition some interesting points in connec- inch, on each side of the wooden frame. “At one stage he told me that there was tion with the habits of Murray fishes were it as food. These hatching cages were moored in the Mr Hill also said serious losses were caused such a thing as a Trout cod, the old blokes mentioned by Mr J H Jarman of Narrandera. stream and the natural run of the current by large numbers of Murray cod fry being had told him about them and that there had The article stated while the trout cod, ensured a continuous supply of fresh water. carried along the irrigation channels to been some here. He might have got that from recognised in this locality as a distinct variety In water with a temperature of 68 degrees Leeton and other areas where irrigation was old Wally Hill down the river at Bringagee. of sub-species of the Murray cod and always Farenheit the fry hatched out in 120 hours carried out. “Until they brought one down to the commanding high prices from those who (five days). When the fry hatched out the egg Narrandera Fisheries Station and put it in know its merit as a table fish, were fairly membranes had to be removed expeditiously When the fields were drained the fry a tank I had never seen one, they are very common in the Murrumbidgee. otherwise they quickly developed fungus. died in large numbers. Prior to the construc- distinctive. Never saw one in Jack’s boat, The Macquarie perch, while plentiful in In order to accomplish this the cage was tion of Burrinjuck Dam and the extensive I never caught one, nobody else I saw had the higher reaches of the Goodradigbee and raised and lowered quickly; the fry remained adaptation of irrigation that followed, large caught one,” he said. in several other tributaries of the Murray, at or near the surface; in this position they numbers of lagoons retained water for years In the fifties high rivers were experienced including the Goulburn, was never caught by could be quickly removed by means of at a stretch, whereas now they went dry and the bream weighed up to five pounds – rod or drum net in the Murrumbidgee near a small net. practically every year. Heavy mortalities of anglers called called them ‘grunters’. Narrandera. Two or three times a day each small fish of all sizes regularly occurred as a result. At that time there were heaps of what His view, which was confirmed by the cage was lifted and shaken to liberate as much Although a small percentage of fishermen he called “GT Monaro” green frogs, which personal observations of professional fisher- as possible of the sediment which was caught respected the closure during the months were green with a yellow stripe down them. men was that the Murray catfish would, where up in the meshes. of September, October and November, the “For every one you put on your line you the slope of the bank allowed, work its way Mr Hill noted that since irrigation was majority ignored it. Large numbers of amateurs got a big bream. But after that they started right out of the water to take a bait on dry land. extensively adopted a marked fall in the river also fished throughout the closed period. to deteriorate. The point is I think it has to do During October 1914 some valuable work frequently occurred in October owing to the These statements were endorsed by with the state of the river itself. When I was was performed in the transplantation of a heavy demands on the water at this time for Mr Archer who said there was much illicit young there was plenty of them, I always came consignment of Murrumbidgee crayfish irrigation purposes. It was at this time that net fishing in closed waters. Although the home with half a dozen, about two to three (Astacopsis spinifera) from the Murrumbidgee the Murray cod spawned and the losses that Fisheries Regulations prohibited unlicensed pounds,” Jim said. River at Bringagee to the McIntyre River at occurred from this were considered to be fishermen from using more than one set line “We didn’t have deep freezers to keep any Inverell. The crayfish were captured by an important factor in reducing the quantity at any one time, breaches of the regulation more than that and we didn’t need them, you Messrs W J Hill and F Archer, professional of fish in the Murrumbidgee River. were numerous. could catch them anytime. There was plenty fishermen of Narrandera, and kept in wire- He was emphatic he could catch more fish When asked to account for statements so of yellowbelly around in years of flood or high netting cages until ready for dispatch. in open waters than in closed waters and his frequently made by amateurs that they can- rivers. The biggest one was eleven and-a-half The consignment consisted of 161 mature contention was supported by Mr F Archer, not capture anything like so great a quantity pounds, the average would have been three crayfish, 8 to 18 inches in length, 51 being who had been fishing for Murray cod since of Murray cod as formerly, both Mr Hill and to four. ovigerous females, whose eggs were at the 1891 (49 years). Mr Archer stated that the main reason for There was never a time when Jim and his time actually hatching, 47 females whose eggs As an example of the greater productiveness this was that the fish were now more friends were out with a couple of lines each had been hatched, and 63 males. They were of open water, Mr Hill cited the Murrumbidgee “educated”. In other words, they bit much that they didn’t come home with cod – freed in four different places near the town at Bringagee which had been fished with nets more shyly than formerly, consequently around six to eight pounders. There were and none were lost in transit. unceasingly by a considerable number of much finer tackle must be used. 16 — Thursday, April 1, 2021 www.narranderaargus.com.au Narrandera Argus Narrandera Argus DISCLAIMER The Argus would prefer advertisements to be supplied over the counter or email. Local Classifieds No responsibility will be taken for any BOOK YOUR SPACE NOW! Phone us on 6959 2222, fax on 6959 2256 or email [email protected] advertisements which are phoned through.

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Duration: The closure will apply from 7 April 2021 to of Wayne, Stephen, NOTICE clothing, toys, bric-a-brac... Craig, Vicki, Tracy Schedule 1: 26 April 2021. everything must go! Reason: Major Roadworks, upgrade to curve and Brett. Cherished Persons apprehended • The proposed part road closure is located in the grandmother and Locality of Landervale, the Parish of Bolaro in the 5 kilometres east of Barellan Road. trespassing upon or GARAGE SALE great grandmother. shooting over the land County of Cooper. The proposed area is approximately The public are advised to follow the posted detour Aged 83 years. 1,700m2 of vacant land located south west of via Bunganbil Road. POP-UP SHOP area of Brewarrina Station the intersection of Landervale Road and Glen Moor Miss you – will be prosecuted. Ansett To view the Traffic Control Plan go to www.narrandera. Fri-Sat-Sun you’ll forever be Brewarrina Holdings Road. The section of road reserve is located south nsw.gov.au of Lot 66 DP 751678, west of Lot 1 DP 1101132 43 Douglas St in our hearts. Pty Ltd. The public’s cooperation is appreciated. and north of Lot 19 DP 751678. from 9am George Cowan General Manager Antiques, tools, bric- a-brac, new toys, RELIGIOUS NOTICES vintage clothes & much more! NARRANDERA POSITIONS VACANT EFTPOS available ANGLICAN CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH St Thomas’, Larmer Street St Mel’s Parish, Narrandera New Friday, April 2 Holy Thursday April 1 8.00am Morning Prayer 6pm Mass of the Lord’s ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 10.30am Holy Communion Supper Kathy Langley Psychology is currently seeking bloodNew Saturday, April 3 Good Friday April 2 an administrative assistant to join our team on 5pm Holy Communion 9am Stations of the Cross Upon closure of the road, Council intends to retain New 1st Saturday of month 3pm Passion Service a full-time or permanent part-time job share basis. ownership of the parcel of subdivided land with the blood Family/Children’s Service Saturday, April 3 land to be classified as operational land with the Your duties will include: donors Rev Michael Perrott 6pm Vigil Mass blood Phone 6959 2089 Easter Sunday, April 4 NSW Rural Fire Service to construct the proposed • Diary management; 8am Grong Grong Landervale Bushfire Brigade shed at this location. • Digital dictaphone typing; neededdonors •••••••••••••••••• 9.30am Narrandera All interested persons are hereby invited to make • Liaising with clients and professionals; donors BAHA’I FAITH Fr Bradley Rafter submissions concerning the proposal to the General • Effective management of client files; Book today Devotional and Phone 6959 2080 Manager, Narrandera Shire Council, 141 East Street, • Answering all telephone enquiries in a professional needed information evenings •••••••••••••••••• Narrandera NSW 2700 within twenty-eight (28) days manner; needed For details call 0418 672 789 ST JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH of the date of this advertisement. Please note that • Invoicing and receipting. Book today •••••••••••••••••• Book today CRC CHURCHES Phone Roxy Heckendorf under the provisions of the Government Information Essential criteria for this position are: give on 6959 3190 INTERNATIONAL (Public Access) Act 2009, such submissions may be •••••••••••••••••• • Previous administration experience in professional blood CRC Plaza Theatre referred to third parties for consideration. environment; give ST JOHN’S Contemporary Family Service UNITING CHURCH Once the submission period is completed, Narrandera • Ability to work autonomously; give 10am Sunday blood Cnr Cadell & Douglas St Shire Council will consider all duly made submissions • Microsoft Office experience; Phone 6959 1332 before deciding whether to continue with the road blood 0477 202 141 • Excellent interpersonal skills. •••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••• closure proposal. SEVENTH DAY PINE HILL Compassion, discretion and confidentiality are ADVENTIST CHURCH Council Ref: Folder 127302 essential in this position. FELLOWSHIP Enquiries: Governance & Engagement Manager 34 William Street Dawn Service Easter Sunday Please submit your cover letter addressing the Pr Adam Tonkin starting 6.10am – Craig Taylor 0413 538 514 Telephone: 02 6959 5510 above essential criteria and your resume to: at 343 Pine Hill Road Email: [email protected] Kathy Langley George Cowan [email protected] General Manager Applications close Monday, 12 April 2021.

FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY Leeton Floors are currently looking for a FULL- POLICIES REVIEW TIME APPRENTICE IN FLOOR COVERING POL032 Verbal Advise INSTALLATION. POL037 Public Interest Disclosures It is a great opportunity to start a highly successful Internal Reporting and rewarding career in an ever-expanding industry. We are looking for an honest and trustworthy POL039 Civic Reception person who shares the same commitment POL049 Obtaining Legal Advice and respect for each of our staff and valued POL048 Sale of Industrial Land customers as we do. Red Hill Estate This is a 4-year apprenticeship. The job would include installing and repairing a range of floorcoverings Any interested person may lodge written submissions in response to the policies. A copy of the policies are including carpet, vinyl, carpet tiles, floating floor etc. available for viewing at the Council Chambers located What would be required: at 141 East Street, Narrandera during ordinary office • Excellent presentation and communication skills hours (9am and 4.30pm) until 26 April 2021. • Able to show initiative The policy document is also available online at • Ability to work as a part of a team and individually www.narrandera.nsw.gov.au. • Punctuality Closing date for submissions is 4pm, Monday 26 • Able to follow instructions April 2021. • A car license is essential George Cowan General Manager The successful applicant must have a high regard for Workplace Health and Safety practices. Mature aged applicants welcome. Closing date for all applications is Monday 19th April Subscribe Please leave all resumes at Leeton Floors, 38 Wamoon Ave, Leeton or submit via email to online at [email protected] For more information please contact via above narranderaargus.com.au email or call on (02) 6953 6100. Narrandera Argus www.narranderaargus.com.au Thursday, April 1, 2021 — 17 Your guide to our local SPORT Riverina talent excels AFL Nick Rupolo His kicking game was on point early IT WAS a week of rsts for Riverina in the match receiving praise from talent in the AFL with two debuts and pundits. Carlton went down 106-85. a standout performance at the MCG. Michael Gibbons also had a solid LicNo 112824C Ganmain Grong Grong Matong match for Carlton gaining 309 metres Lions junior Nick Murray made his and 12 kicks. debut in the AFL for Adelaide Crows Narrandera-born Matt Flynn had in the second round of the AFL. a debut to remember for GWS Giants He made a good account of himself but his side went down 87-56 to the at the Sydney Cricket Ground taking Fremantle Dockers. ELECTRICAL three marks and spending 85 per cent The ruckman waited 1944 days • Electrical and Data Contractors of his time on ground. for his debut after a knee injury and • Electrical Engineering & Automa� on After joining the Crows 18 days made the most of his time on the ground • Energy Audi� ng • Metering & underground services ago, he became their third debutant for with 34 hit-outs and 18 disposals. • Level 2 provider (AP5000095) the season. He nished with a disposal rate of Senior Coach Matthew Nicks said 75 per cent. Ph:02 6959 1313 Murray didn’t hold back his excitement Jacob Hopper, a Leeton-Whitton On Call:0428 695 844 Fax:02 6959 3000 when he was told the news that he’d junior, also played for the Giants but be making his debut. his impact wasn’t felt as much as his “He’s one that doesn’t hide his counterpart, gaining 221 metres for NARRANDERA emotion... he enjoyed it, the boys got his team. around him,” he said. GWS Giants are still without a win SELF STORAGE “Probably took him a bit by sur- heading into round three next week prise straight after training. It’s a good against Melbourne Football Club. Business, Domestic and chance to get his family over and it’s an Jacob Townsend was absent for The Specialists in all Automotive Storage Space exciting time for him.” Gold Coast Suns massive 98-39 thrash- Domestic, Commer- Narrandera’s Zac Williams put in a ing of North Melbourne. The Leeton cial and Industrial Pest Phone 6959 4450 good shift for Carlton at the MCG last man was drafted at pick ve into the Control week with two goal assists, 20 dispos- squad in December last year in the Scott & Julianne Mitchell als and 15 kicks against Collingwood. NAB AFL Rookie Draft. Phone 6959 3953 MOBILE 0427 766 570 Pennants near end against some very strong opposition. Lic No 112824C BOWLS – COOLAMON WAGGA and District Pennant Comp- Henk Hulsman went down against etition is now in its last stages. Last Jason Healy 11/25. Don Dyce had weekend Coolamon Grade Six played his hands full against S Johnstone, Yerong Creek on Coolamon’s home losing 5/32 and ‘Puddles’ Armstrong ground. lost to Max Montgomery 12/28. Lock- Coolamon skipper Rick Whybro hart won the aggregate 88/28 and took AIRCONDITIONING and his team played strongly and home 10 points. The next round of pennants will • Evap & rev cycle sales • Service • Repairs defeated Rob Worner 22/11. be played on April 10. This will be the • Ducted gas heaters • Refrigera� on Bill Nolan went down to N Manley nal game for Coolamon Sevens as 18/25 and the best performed team they are in fth place on the overall on Coolamon’s side comprised John ladder. Ph:02 6959 1313 Franklin, Dennis Holden, Peter Lewis There are a couple of Thursday On Call:0428 695 844 Fax:02 6959 3000 and Gavin Stephenson who defeated Social Bowls results. Last week best Dan Lloyd 27/13. performed team comprised Wayne Coolamon won two rinks and the Pearse , Henk Hulsman and Vera aggregate 67/49, claiming 9 points. McKelvie with two wins plus 11 points. This places Coolamon in second place MD067262 Runners-up were Chris Fairweather, behind Wagga Rules Club on the overall Ken Hussey and Andre DeHaan who ladder. managed a win and a draw. The Jackpot NICK HETHERINGTON After Easter, Pennants will resume was not claimed. Dismantle most vehicle and Coolamon Grade Six will meet The previous week the outstanding makes and models! Fully accredited Level 2 service provider licence no. AP31311 - EC lic no: 190019C Wagga RSL in the nal round of the team comprised Bob Thompson and • Domestic & Commercial • Solar Specialist • Air conditioning competition. ‘Puddles’ Armstrong with two wins Specialising in Installations • Fully accredited level 2 service provider, metering, The Grade Seven side played plus 27 from runners-up Bruce overhead and underground connections Lockhart Bowling at Coolamon and Wooten and Vera McKelvie with 4WDs We buy most Contact experienced a very testing afternoon two wins plus 9. late model Daniel 0427 687 241 Phone 6959 1555 damaged vehicles! Email: [email protected] Easter events planned BOWLS – NARRANDERA Grade 7 Win against Darlington G.M. & S.M HEATH SUMMER Teams Semi- Finals Results Point 8-2. from last Friday, March 26 were: Pennant Result for Round 6 played ELECTRICAL 5 Good Men & Nifty def Mitchells Sunday, March 28 were Grade 3 Win Pest Control and Lizards1 def NFS. against Narrandera 4s 10-0, 90-35 • Domestic Glenn Heath We now have a break over the and Grade 5 Win against Leeton & (No job too small) Travel to all Easter weekend and the Grand Final District 9-1. • Industrial is set to play on Friday, April 9. Pennant Result for Round 7 played areas • Commercial Match committee do duty. Sunday, March 28 were Grade 6 Loss The weekly round-up saw 18 con- against Griffith Exies 9½ - ½ and tenders for the Wednesday Social Bowls Grade 7 Win against Leeton & District 6953•3317 5 ½ - 4 ½. with Daryl Crawford, Kevin Thomson There are no Pennant rounds and Richard Durnan taking home the 0419•744•429 played over the Easter weekend with Lic No: EC33088 – Level 2 Service Provider: Lic No AP31404 win. The Progressive Jackpot was the next rounds being played on not won and now sits at $92. Wrong Sunday, April 11. Teams are mainly the Bias nes were recorded from George standard bowlers with changes to be Shadbolt and Geoff Angove. advised next week. Notice board reminders – nom- Reminder rounds 6-10 commence inations for the Easter Triples and with a 1pm roll-up and 1.20pm start, Pairs are still open and close (today) unless otherwise arranged by team Ph.6953 5500 April 1. Also, B Grade singles are managers with opposing clubs. open and close Monday, April 5 with Pennant Draw for Round 7 Sunday, • PUMPS • PIPELINES • FILTRATION play starting on Saturday, April 10. • WATERING SYSTEMS April 11 is Grade 3 Home vs Darling- Still calling out for our bowlers ton Point 3s, Grade 4 Away vs Hay 4s • TRENCHING to join in with visiting bowlers from and Grade 5 Home vs Leeton Soldiers. • COMPETENT SERVICE Corowa for a game. It would be great Pennant Draw for Round 8 Sunday, Ph 6953 5500 - Fax 6953 5501 if we can get 25 Narrandera bowlers April 11 is Grade 6 Away vs Leeton 14 Wamoon Ave, Leeton to join in. Play is Saturday, April 10 Soldiers and Grade 7 Away vs Whitton. Email: [email protected] at 1.30pm. Nomination sheet on the Grade Contacts: 3s – Lincoln 0405 notice board to place your name. 930 427, 4s – Jack 0499 804 922, Pennant Result for Round 6 played 5s – Peter 0410 447 219, 6s – Barry * .60 Conditions apply – Saturday, March 27 were Grade 6 0406 027 720, 7s – Lenny 0431 436 951 Call 6959 2222 Minimum 12 weeks ADVERTISE HERE for just $22 a week! Win against Coleambally 9-1 and and uniforms Vicki 0427 402 118. 18 — Thursday, April 1, 2021 www.narranderaargus.com.au Narrandera Argus SPORT [email protected] Day raises funds for Kurrajong GOLF day was a Stableford and Col Mahoney came second and Happy Gilmore’s came in THE Charity Day held on behalf of Kurra- was winner with 37pts and runner-up was third place. jong on March 24 once again proved to be Bruce Russell with 35pts. Balls went to Steve Gehringer, continuing his wins a success. 33pts and 17 players competed. in both Club Championships and team The fine weather encouraged 62 players Wednesday’s Ladies competition wins (Narrandera Auto Wreckers), had the to take to the course and all reported an Stableford was won by Jan Hoare with 32pts. best average score of Summer Teams with enjoyable day. The “Chook Run” was won by Bob Hyde a 29.55. The winners for the day were in Men’s A with a 27 nett on count back. He was closely followed by team mate The next big event for the Golf Club John Schofield with 30.364 and Gary division Ian Donaldson with a 66 nett and will be held over the Anzac Day weekend. Shanley of “The Unknowns” came third with in B grade Tom Steele was winner with It will be a Pro Golf weekend organised a score of 30.727. 63 nett. by Ken Trimble and will have seven profes- Best player of the final round was Greg The Ladies division winner was Karen sionals attending. Lawrence of Narrandera Auto Wreckers Grant and the B grade winner was S. Woolly They will hold a coaching clinic for on a count back from Graham Flynn of on countback. one day and the next will be a Pro’s versus Bidgee Burglars both with a 28 nett. The non-handicap winner was O. Mahoney Locals Challenge event. This should prove The year saw some 2044 golfers play on 66 nett. to be a most interesting weekend for 2183 rounds with an overall attendance The Pennants team travelled to Ganmain the Club and further details of the program of 81 per cent. to play on Sunday and defeated the will follow. The new season will be looking to restart hometown 4/3. This now puts Narrandera As previously reported, Summer Teams on October 2, 2021 but will be confirmed on top of the leader board and with only have finished for 20/21. Following details in due time. When the new season does one more round to play at Coolamon, already reported for Division one, Division start again, organiser Chris Moore, will be a win could cement a finals home game. Two saw Bidgee Burglars come from equal only too glad to accept any offer of assistance Lockhart Central The regular competition on Wednes- third to win this Division, Party Central anyone can spare. School students enjoyed an AFL Auskick session last week. Repre- sentatives of the AFL also visited St Joseph’s School at Lockhart and Boree Creek Public School. Photos supplied. New rules for footy AFL Nicholas Rupolo FANS of local AFL are about to see more goals and more excitement with new rules coming into the Farrer, Riverina FNL and Wagga, South West Junior Districts. The changes for community football – which have already been introduced at the elite level – involve Sameera Bashir, Narrandera, and Simone Pilotto, Wagga the ‘standing on the mark’ and ’15 metre kick in’ rules. Wagga (left) and Deidre Ross and Viv Burton from Leeton For marks, the defending player will be allowed (above) were among the 62 players who enjoyed the fine no movement after the umpire calls “stand”, with weather and hospitality at the Kurrajong Charity Golf Day at movement after the “play on” call penalised with the Narrandera Golf Club on Saturday. a 50-metre penalty. Photos: Rustty Lake-Connolly. As well as that the mark shall be set at 15 metres from the centre of the top of the goal square towards the centre of the ground at Kick Ins. This was previously set at 10 metres. Umpire co-ordinator in the ACT and Regional NSW Troy Native fish habitat installed Mavroudis says this will make AFL footy in the region more exciting. banks and create the flow conditions that OzFish is great to see,” Dr Zammit said. FISHING “It’s going to be exciting for players, spectators Australian fish prefer.” IN A first for Leeton, essential fish habitat “The breadth of projects delivered and and umpires,” Mavroudis said. in the Murrumbidgee River was installed Unfortunately, millions of snags have the results delivered so far are clear evi- “The reasoning behind the rules being introduced providing vital habitat for native fish. been removed from rivers and waterways dence that Natural Resource Management is to strike up a better balance between attack Volunteers from OzFish and Murrum- across the country leaving fish without challenges require close collaboration and defence. bidgee Landcare worked together to raise the habitat they need to thrive. and partnerships between like-minded “The intent in community football is to open it funds and plan and install eight giant snags Landcare NSW chief executive officer organisations.” up more, make it a quicker game and also try and and several smaller ones. Dr Adrian Zammit said he was thrilled The project was made possible by the strike a better balance and let players be able to OzFish Chapter president Paul Smith to see the partnership continuing to deliver OzFish-Landcare NSW partnership, Driving move, run and carry the ball a bit more rather than said over the past 20 years, there has been successful on-ground results for the Landcare Fish Habitat Action, with funding sup- be stop and start. a great deal of restocking, but little has community. port from the NSW Recreational Fishing “It gives them more attacking options rather been done in the way of creating the necessary “The fantastic work done by our Land- Trusts and OzFish’s major partner BCF - Boat- than making the game more focussed on defence. habitat for these fingerlings. care NSW community in partnership with ing, Camping, Fishing. “We are opening up options for players with the “We’ve got to do something to help restore ball after a free-kick and be able to move the ball the health of the river instead of simply on quicker and potentially counteract a defensive putting in the fish and hope they will survive,” type-set up.” Mr Smith said. The rules will be applied to seniors, reserves “We are excited to be undertaking and Under 17 competitions in the Farrer and Riverina important fish habitat restoration and FNL leagues for the 2021 season. glad we could provide new homes for native The 15 metre kick in rule will also be applied fish.” to age groups under 12s to 15s in the Wagga OzFish Manager for the Murray Darling District and under 13s and 15s in the South Basin Braeden Lampard said the project West Juniors comp. would give native fish in the region a much-needed boost. “Snags play a vital role in the life cycles Steve’s screamer of many native fish. They provide fish with BOWLS – LOCKHART places to find food, seek refuge from the LOCKHART Bowling Club played Rules 1 in pennants current, shelter from the sun, hide from matches at the weekend, winning 77-49 which was a predators such as birds, and are a great great win seeing it was played in Wagga. place to hide in waiting to ambush their prey S Johnstone won 25-15, M Montgomery won 27- or find a new mate,” he said. 13 and J Healy lost by 6 shots 21-15 after being well “All good fishers know a snag is the down earlier. perfect place to fish around because they Lockhart went on their winning way against Cool- know that’s where the fish live. amon at Coolamon which is a tricky green. Jason Healy “Murray cod in particular love to lay won 25-11 over H Hulsman, Max Montgomery beat A their eggs on the submerged woody debris. Armstrong 28-12 while Steve Johnstone played some Less snags in the river have meant less screamers to win over D Dyce 32-5. Overall Lockhart places for these fish to deposit their eggs. won 88-28, which was a great effort. “Snags have an integral ecological and As there is no bowls next week because of Easter, structural importance in our waterways. Volunteers from OzFish and Murrumbidgee Landcare worked together to raise funds Lockhart will play their last game against Yerong Creek They play a key role in stabilising river- and plan and install eight giant snags and several smaller ones. Photo supplied. at home. Semi-finals will be played on April 17. Narrandera Argus www.narranderaargus.com.au Thursday, April 1, 2021 — 19 Narrandera Argus [email protected] SPORT CHARITY GOLF DAY A HIT Kurrajong client Nathan Collins had a wonderful game at the charity day on March 24. A total of 62 players enjoyed the day and raised much needed funds for the registered NDIS provider. Photo: Rustty Lake-Connolly.

Eagles women break the drought Rebecca Rowlings add to their total. In other results, North Wagga Saints went ladder followed by North Wagga Saints and THE Narrandera Eagles senior women’s The final siren heralded a relieved cele- down to CSU Bush Pigs 1.2 (8) to 5.3 (33), GGM Lions. bration from the Eagles, who had held on side broke their SNSW drought with a tense while GGGM Lions thrashed CGP Demons Tonight (Thursday) the Brookdale Bluebells for their maiden victory in the SNSW senior four-point win over the Brookdale Bluebells 14.13 (97) to 0.1 (1), and EWK Hawks 2.8 (20) meet Griffith Swans at Lockhart, and GGGM women’s competition. at Lockhart last Friday. Molly Darrington stepped up at fullback defeated Griffith Swans 2.1 (13). Lions play East Wagga Kooringal Hawks After completing their inaugural season to be best on ground for the Eagles, CSU Bushpigs remain on top of the at Gumly Oval. in 2020 without a win, the Eagles had endured while Lucy Litchfield, Marnie Grintell, Lara six straight losses in 2021. DeMamiel and Amber Golsby were all strong A second-quarter goal and four quarters contributors. of determined defensive effort saw them Coach Danny Litchfield has remained finally get on the right side of the score- proud of his side’s persistence this season, board as they held on through a Bluebells but was especially pleased that it had finally barrage in the fourth quarter for a 1.1.7 to paid off. 0.4.4 victory. “For the girls to keep turning up and Brookdale had the weight of the possession putting in the hard yards after having in the opening quarter, but strong defence some big scores go against them, it has been from the Eagles kept them to just a point. really impressive,” he said. In the second quarter possession flowed However, Litchfield warned against more evenly, and Narrandera were rewarded complacency in the team’s final game for for their persistence when Lucy Litchfield 2021, against Collingullie-Glenfield Park. broke clear in front of goal and kicked a “It might be tempting to think that we six-pointer. beat Brookdale and they beat Collingullie, The Eagles led 1.1.7 to 0.1.1 at three so we should beat Collingullie, but that’s quarter time, and the final term proved to not the attitude we need,” he said. be tense. “They had 12 scoring shots to our three Unable to break out of the midfield when we played them in the first round, successfully to add to their tally, the Eagles and we’ll need to stay focused to turn remained nonetheless solid in defence. that around this week.” Brookdale were not giving up and kept The Eagles take on Collingullie-Glenfield pushing forward, creating several chances Park in the SNSW Women’s Competition at goal, but the kicks failed to convert Finals, starting at 7.30pm tonight at The Narrandera Eagles senior women’s side celebrate their first win for the season. and they could only manage three behinds to Narrandera Sportsground. Photo supplied. 20 — Thursday, April 1, 2021 www.narranderaargus.com.au Narrandera Argus APRIL 2 – 5, 2021

Capacity raised to 5000 NARRANDERA Shire Council is lift everyone’s spirits following a year thrilled to welcome back the Hot of lockdowns and no events to enjoy. Rodders for the Narrandera Show “While we are welcoming back ‘n’ Shine event this Easter Sunday, the cars, please be mindful that April 4, 2021 from 11am to 3pm. things will look a little different this Held at the new location – Narran- year, to ensure we have a successful dera Sportsground – this year’s event COVID-Safe event for everyone’s is anticipated to be widely attended benefit.” after everyone missed out last year. With restrictions on events still in The sportsground will host over place, the event has been extended 350 registered Hot Rod entrants, from a 3000 ticketed event to a capacity accompanied by live music, food and of 5000, meaning you can encourage shopping stalls, plus amusement all your friends and family to come activities for the kids. along and enjoy the festivities. Mayor Cr Neville Kschenka is very If you are planning on attending pleased the see the Easter Rod Run be sure to get your ticket through event return. Eventbrite beforehand as tickets will “This is one of our biggest events not be available on site. on the calendar and is hugely popular, For more information and to drawing in people from across the access Eventbrite visit www.narrande- Troy Kinsmore’s Slammed 1966 Chevy region,” he said. ra.nsw.gov.au or call our Events Team Impala. Photo supplied. “I feel it is just what we need to on 02 6959 5545. Tree change to enjoy run TROY Kinsmore is excited to be attending his first Narrandera Rod Run this year. Troy will be taking his Slammed 1966 Chevy Impala (pictured above) and looks forward to coming to the town for the show. “I have heard so much about the run and can’t wait to experience it,” he said. “I’ve recently moved to the country and am looking forward to going to some new events out this way and meet some new people. “I’m lucky enough to be working at a local rod shop and am looking forward Narrandera Sportsground will host over 350 registered Hot Rod entrants to heading out and helping at the Narrandera in this year’s Show n’ Shine. Photo: Darryl Semmler. Rod Run.”

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The first limited production build machines will be in-country mid-2021 and Hutcheon & Pearce will have access to one of those in August. Photo supplied. Weed revolution IT MAY be a different type of machine The first limited production build to the type coming to Narrandera machines will be in-country mid 2021 for Easter, but nonetheless it’s a and Hutcheon & Pearce will have Patrick Kenny and Stephen Holt star in the stage show to be hosted by the Narrandera Exies gamechanger, a phrase that is heard access to one of those in August and on Easter Saturday night. Photo supplied. lot a lot these days. See & Spray we are planning an event to step our Select technology really is about to customers through this leading- shake up how farmers operate. edge technology. Developed by American company Blue River Technology, which John “We’re beyond excited to share Few quiet ales and a yarn this with our customers because it Deere acquired in 2017, See & Spray A FEW Quiet Ales… and the “I’ve seen it with an audience while they wait for their mate to Select will be released for order- will fundamentally change the way great Australian yarn is a new and people just think it’s hilari- arrive. ing across its self-propelled sprayer we do things,” a company spokes- show developed in the Riverina ous... it’s just good old-fashioned In classic fashion, it quickly range. person said. and will be appearing at the humour.” becomes a competition, with It uses computer vision and “People spend tens if not hundreds Narrandera Ex-servicemen’s The show will star sea- both trying to out-do one artificial intelligence to detect, iden- of thousands of dollars a year on chem- Club on Easter Saturday night. soned actors Patrick Kenny and another with the more outrag- tify and make management decisions ical and if you can save 90 per cent Director Don Hillam said Stephen Holt. It is full of tall eous story. about every single plant on-farm. of that cost, it pays for itself over and the show would appeal to stories, jokes and yarns. The results will be a revolution in With some fun audience in- over again. anyone who enjoys that “Austra- The show introduces Fruitfly weed control. teraction (even a Chook Raffle) “The economic benefits for the liana feel”. and Cactus, two friends at a bar The result is up to 90 per cent re- farmer are huge, but it’s also an- and chock full of wonderful duction in chemical, and 77 per cent “There’s a lot of Australian waiting for Olemate. While wait- other step forward in full machine vernacular, it’s set around the ing they reminisce about Olemate Aussie humour and language, reduction on average, because See & this is a performance that will Spray is only spraying the weeds that autonomy when operators will no turn of the century when ‘blokes and his many crazy adventures longer be in the machine cabs.” were blokes’,” he said. and in turn compete to create engage all. it needs to target, rather than doing For more information or to see “One bloke reckons he’s the Great Australian Yarn. Its humour is just the right blanket applications. the machine in action, talk to the sales an expert at everything, and The 90-minute show is medicine for those in regional This will not only boost farmers’ profitability, but it will also have huge team at Hutcheon & Pearce Wagga the other guy loves having centred around two blokes at communities right now and it’s benefits for the environment. Wagga. a dig at him. a pub, telling each other stories free entry.

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Auto Club ready for rods THE Narrandera Auto Club Incorporated is celebrating proud to be associated with the Earlies Rod and its eighth year of catering for people of all ages with Custom Run which is by far one of the biggest events a passion for cars, bikes and indeed anything of the year for members and they are looking forward with wheels. to its return for Easter 2021. The club currently has about 50 members. New NAC meets with the Earlies several times through- members are always welcome at any time and the out the year to discuss what they feel is working club offers a calendar of events they can participate and what is not, as well as ways to improve on an in, which includes various bike and car shows in this already fantastic event for the town. area and a monthly cruise for coffee and a catch-up. If you would like to be involved with the Auto Club An open invitation is extended to members of the email [email protected] of follow Narrandera community to come along to a meeting and them on Facebook. see what the club has to offer. NAC meetings are held at the Narrandera Golf Club and are open to all members of the com- munity who would like to learn more about what the club offers. The Narrandera Golf Club is a NARRANDERA Auto Club member Mick Steele is really looking forward great supporter of the Narrandera to the Earlies Easter Rod Run 2021. Auto Club Incorporated and mem- His rod will be cruising around the town at the weekend and at Easter bers are grateful for this ongoing Sundays’ Show and Shine with the other cars from the Narrandera Auto Club. support and for the support of The Hot Rod (pictured above) is a 1929 Chev sedan, built in the late 1990s. Auto Club members who turn up It runs a 350 Chev engine Turbo 400 trans and a Jag rear end. Mick purchased for meetings and support events. the vehicle in June 2018 in Sydney from the guy who built it. The Auto Club is especially

NARRANDERA Auto Club Ford enthusiast Gary Powell is one of many members showing RIGHT: The Close family with their 1970 Cadillac Coupe his cars at the 2021 Show n’ Shine at the Deville outside Close Narrandera Pharmacy. Narrandera Sportsground this weekend. BELOW: Gary Powell with a selection of his car collection. A foundation member of the Narrandera ADAM Close and his family take great pride in showing off Auto Club since it started around eight years ago, their 1970 Cadillac Coupe Deville during the Easter Rod Runs Gary enjoys the club because there is no pressure in Narrandera as well as on the road. to attend. While it is not the easiest vehicle to drive most enthusiasts “The club organises an event and you are are impressed by it not only its looks but also its size. invited to attend but it’s up to the members, A big car generally comes with a big engine and this I like the comradeship of the club members,” cruiser is no different, a stock 472 cubic inch V8 engine in Gary said. the front with an automatic transmission. This vehicle was “It does not matter what sort of car you own, imported from America in its current styling and features. everyone with a love of cars is made most welcome.” Adam and fellow members of the Narrandera Auto Club Gary comes from a family of car lovers, he are chomping at the bit for the Earlies Rod Run this week- realises that whilst some car owners are in it end and taking part in the Show n’ Shine at the Narrandera for love of their machines he points out that Sportsground on Sunday. some see buying cars as a great way of making A full complement of Narrandera Auto Club members a financial investment. are expected at the show. Visitors to the Easter Rod Run who are not car “Everyone is looking forward to the event in general. fanatics still know a good thing when they see it, It is really important that we show the organisers of the he said ‘Earlies’ that we appreciate them coming back to Narrandera “At the Show and Shine for example we have year after year to sample the best hospitality that Narrandera visitors who might not be car people but they has to offer,” he said. can and do appreciate all of the blood, sweat “They are determined to spend money in Narrandera and tears that have gone into building these over the Easter weekend and this is a major occasion once machines,” Gary said. again to showcase Narrandera to Australia.”

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Vale Barry Caldwell DEDICATED hot rodder Barry Caldwell entered hot rod heaven this year. He and his late wife Barb loved attending the Rod Bee-ologist Run Narrandera and many rodders and enthusiasts RODDERS lost one of their much-loved Beverly Charlton’s 1947 Ford Convertible. Narrandera Rod Run family members to would have had a good yarn Barry Caldwell’s rare 1942 Ford Businessmen’s Coupe. hot rod heaven last year. tisements for them almost every week and with him over the years. Beverly Charlton was one of the Narrandera Ray recalls one dealer that could always be He and his wife always had their great stories of both Barry and Barb. Barry Rod Run’s longest attendees, being only one counted on to have at least one in stock. family attend the Narrandera Rod Run with them was a Life member of SHRC and will be dearly of five people to enter and attend every run. Sedans and tourers were the most com- and son Andrew and his family will be up missed by each and everyone. Husband Ray Charlton has entered this mon, but they often ended up as parts cars as for this year’s run. Keep on cruising the heaven Highway year’s run and will continue his Narrandera rodders preferred the sportier style of the They will undoubtedly be sharing some Barry and Barb. Rod Run journey. roadsters and sport coupes. Rod Run regular Ray Charlton has recently Roadsters were the ones Charlton liked ON BEHALF of the Earlies Street Rod support the businesses that have shown rebuilt the vehicle he brought to Narrandera the most, but he also had a thing for the coupes & Custom Club I would like to sincerely their support through donations of cash Rod Run for years. he’d seen in the American rodding magazines. thank all our sponsors and volunteers or goods and services. Charlton has always built his rods to be Ray’s first ’32 was a good, straight, low-mile- without whom the Narrandera Rod Run Let’s make the 36th Narrandera Rod Run driven and he has no qualms about driving age roadster he bought for £30 ($60) in the would not be possible. them anywhere, on any road, no matter the late-50s and rodded shortly after turning Look for the businesses displaying a great success for not only the entrants weather and for whatever purpose. 18 and getting his driver’s licence. the 2021 Narrandera Rod Run poster and but the whole Narrandera community. While they’ve been built first and foremost Like most young rodders then his car was as drivers, that doesn’t mean his cars can’t his daily driver, he needed it to get to work, 2021 Narrandera Rod Run Sponsors cut it at rod shows, they can and have won so modifications were mostly limited to what Narrandera Auto Wreckers Timic Hot Rod Parts trophies, but shows have never been his focus. could be done at nights or over a weekend. Lake Talbot Tourist Park Duffs Mitre 10 “If there was a show and a rod run on the “We were just young kids, we didn’t have Narrandera Ex-servicemen’s Club MJC Auto parts same weekend everyone knew where I’d be,” much money, and we didn’t have much in the Close Narrandera Pharmacy The Italian Barber way of tools to modify the cars with,” he says. he says. Jensen Family Whitbys Betta Home Living It’s been the same with all of his rods, and “All I had was a basic set of spanners, Vinnies Fruitz Narrandera Shire Council there have been lots of them over the years. a breast drill to drill small holes and a rattail Shannon’s Insurance There have been ’32 Fords, it’s a model file to open them up.” Narrandera Argus Camellia Motel Narrandera TCR Carponents that has got his motor revving like no other. The work was done in the backyard CamJai Catering Café & Function Catering at home and when it rained his mother’s clothes- Lilly Pilly Wines His passion for the ’32, or B Model as it’s Country Roads Motor Inn sometimes referred to, is so well known that line became a temporary workshop. NSW Government Lazy Lizard Restaurant & Gateway Motor Inn his mates describe him as a “Bee-ologist”. “I’d throw a piece of tarp over the clothes- Lake Talbot Water Park Narrandera Locksmiths While ’32s are now rare and highly prized line, but I had to make sure I finished whatever Narrandera Golf Club Murrumbidgee Hotel there was plenty to choose from in the 1950s it was I was working on when washing day Narrandera Bakery and ’60s. The newspapers carried adver- came around.” PCR Building Services Bushrodders Rod and Custom Club Bishops Lodge Narrandera Second Chance Narrandera Bob and Neta Close Yarn By the River Custom Music Pty Ltd Narrandera Joinery Fig Tree Motel Hutchins Bros Engineering Narrandera Bowling & Recreation Club Safari Motors The Rubber Connection Landmark VRHA Sew Fab Popular Fish Shop Coles Narrandera Eurells Leeton and Narrandera Club Motor Inn Narrandera Darby’s Paints Shepparton

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