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From Geelong to Teddywaddy, and Back Again . . . Rare Trophy Returns Home From the Geelong Regional Library Corporation. The Geelong Heritage Centre has welcomed the donation of a rare and quirky piece of local cricketing history, in the form of a silver emu egg trophy awarded to the Captain of the South Geelong Cricket Club in 1886. Cr Ron Nelson, chairman 1887, reports on the awarding of the Geelong Regional of the trophy: Library Corporation, said the “The fourth annual meet- Geelong Heritage Centre is ing of the South Geelong always grateful for donations Cricket Club was held last of this kind. evening at the Elephant & “This trophy is believed to Castle Hotel…The club had be the one of earliest known succeeded in 9 out of 13 Geelong cricket trophies pre- games played, one of the re- sented to the champion team maining four having been of the season. We’re proud to drawn and three lost. be able to include this piece “The cup presented for of local cricketing history as the competition by Messrs part of our extensive heritage Duckworth and Fox had been collections,” Cr Nelson said. secured with seven points out Engraving of a possible eight, and it had Engraving on the trophy been decided to present it and shows that it was presented also an oil painting donated to South Geelong Cricket by Mr T. Impey to Mr T. Club Captain, Mr. T Bullen, Bullen, captain of the team.” upon winning the 1886-1887 Research season of the Junior Cricket Geelong Heritage Centre Clubs of Geelong and Dis- manager, Mark Beasley, • Jenny Pollard presenting the trophy donation to Geelong Heritage Centre manager, Mark Beasley. trict. delved into the Heritage Cen- Research shows the tro- tre’s archives to find out the Geelong rates records in- trophy for a reported price of donation of the trophy. Ms Captain, Mr T Bullen, was in phy was presented by Duck- more about the background dexes, the Geelong Advertiser five pounds? It could well be Pollard recalls the trophy fact their neighbour and sug- worth and Fox, of Moorabool story of the trophy. index, the 1890/91 Geelong famous footballer and watch- from her grandparents’ house, gests this is how the trophy Street, which at the time was He said: “Researching the & District Directory, Ances- maker, Charles Brownlow, which was on Bellarine Street ended up with Ms Pollard’s operating as a men’s barber story behind historical items try and more.” who was creating pieces like in South Geelong. In dis- grandparents. establishment, and would in is like a treasure hunt; it re- this trophy at the time.” cussing the trophy’s origins time branch into selling quires patience, curiosity and Was It Brownlow? with Mr Beasley, Ms Pollard The emu egg trophy can sporting goods, and also of- occasionally thinking a bit “The story behind this The GRLC is grateful to remembered her grandpar- be viewed at the Geelong fered a place for local sport- outside the square. beautiful trophy has many Ms Jenny Pollard of Teddy- ents referring to a neighbour Heritage Centre, Victoria’s ing clubs to hold meetings. “The team and I accessed layers, some that remain a waddy in North Western Vic- as “Old Tom”. Extensive largest regional archive and A “Geelong Advertiser” the many resources available in mystery. For example, which toria, who contacted the record searches revealed that resource centre. article from September 2, the Heritage Centre, including Geelong jeweller created this Heritage Centre to offer the South Geelong Cricket Club • Editorial - page 2. $8,756 for The Buloke Bounce-Back Children’s Hospital Buloke Shire Council with the Victorian Government’s COVID-19 Community Activation and Social Isolation (CASI) initiative has established a new temporary community activation grant to assist community groups with the recovery from COVID-19. Donald’s annual Royal Children’s Hospital Good Named the Buloke Bounce The grants are targeted at Applicants can apply for all eligible groups to consider than the Victorian average of Friday Appeal collection Back Grants, these grants are supporting initiatives that en- up to $2,000. To be eligible the grants. 19.2%”, he said. a direct response to the impact raised a heart-warming courage the reactivation of for a Buloke Bounce Back “This grant program will “But as reported by Volun- $8,756. COVID-19 has had on the volunteers, members, com- Grant, applicants need to be teering Australia, up to two volunteers on whom commu- be of huge benefit to our com- An amount of $402 was munity participation and/or an incorporated not for profit munity. Volunteering is an in- thirds of volunteers have nity groups rely to provide volunteering as a result raised vian the virtual tin on- their services, events and ac- promoting opportunities to in- (NFP) community group or tegral part of Buloke with ceased line collection. tivities. These grants are in crease community connec- organisation. 40% of people aged over 15 of the pandemic. Therefore, After being unable to col- addition to Council’s normal tions and networks during the Buloke Shire Council years volunteering according community organisations need lect last year, due to COVID- Community Grants Program. COVID-19 recovery. Mayor Cr Daryl Warren urges the last Census – far higher • Continued on page 2. 19, local co-ordinator, Dale Anderson, praised the many people who dug deep to con- tribute to a total that is $1,100 Volunteering Innovation Fund Opens up on the 2019 total. Dale thanked those who Volunteer groups across Northern Victoria are being encouraged to apply for round two of the Volunteering Innovation Fund purchased tickets in the vari- ous raffles, which also con- – with grants of up to $50,000 available for projects that create change and inspire more people to volunteer in parks and forests. tributed significantly to the The $2 million investment The Volunteering Innovation Round two applications close from all walks of life to volun- the Volunteering Innovation final total. is part of the State Govern- Fund is building on this in- at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 22. teer in our parks and forests, Fund to support, expand and Mandy Wells won choco- credible work and inviting ev- benefiting the environment, diversify environmental vol- ment’s $105.6 million Victo- Short-listed applications lates and a “Weekly Times”, eryone to enjoy Victoria’s Great volunteers and the community. unteering in the community,” ria’s Great Outdoors program, will be put to public vote on book, as did Jean Hogan, Outdoors through volunteering. “Local volunteers across said Mark Gepp, Member for to encourage innovation, and Engage Victoria mid-year to while Pat Hepworth received Northern Victoria are pas- Northern Victoria. More than $300,000 was decide the funding recipients. chocolates. attract a greater diversity of awarded as part of Round One sionate about our environ- The winner of the wood people volunteering in parks of the Fund, which provided up The Volunteering Innovation ment and I look forward to For more information, visit: raffle was Ned Raven. and forests. to $20,000 per successful project. Fund aims to include people seeing all the applications to https://bit.ly/31T67ww When Trophies Were Masterpieces With winter sport all but extinct for the 2020 sea- TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021 son, finding games-related stories for the paper has brought opportunities for past achievements to be re- T. Bullen, the support for the junior league was obviously visited and local glory days to be highlighted. highly sought during this colonial era with the inscription With the current vacuum in reporting, however, at- “Advance Junior Cricket” in the central circular plaque. tention turns to other aspects of the game, and one of The trophy was donated by the firm of Duckworth and these is the focus on trophies. Fox, who were apparently renowned barbers of the Iconic images of The Ashes urn and, of course, the growing Geelong area. resplendent Melbourne Cup easily spring to mind. “How this trophy came to be in my Geelong family Across our region, cabinets housing many fine ex- is unknown as my forebears had no connection to the amples of customized trophy craftsmanship from eras game of cricket,” said “Times” correspondent, Jenny past would also have pride of place. Pollard. “ The decorative work, which is quite intricate, While the image shared here is not a local trophy, doesn’t appear to bear a maker’s mark, but as I’m not it nonetheless captures the high degree of skill which an expert it may still represent a distinctive style.” the trophy makers of the past used in their creations. Regardless, it is a beautiful item of sporting It also highlights the use of emu eggs for presenta- memorabilia, and certainly reflective of its time. tion pieces during the later half of the 19th century. Further research into its provenance awaits. The contrast of the dark-green egg shells against Perhaps there are many other local trophies whose the usually silver decoration created a distinctly Aus- stories are also waiting to be told, and which will bring tralian look, which had its hey-day during the colonial even greater appreciation once our sporting regimes era, but fell from favour in the following century. return! The example pictured here was awarded to the • Right: From an era past. This 134 year-old decorative winning team of the Geelong and District Junior emu egg trophy (standing at 26cm high), reminds us that Cricket Clubs for the 1886-87 season. Won by the there are other aspects of our sporting achievements South Geelong team and presented to the Captain, Mr. which also have stories to tell. Backing for Future At Last, It’s Back of Smart Farming Where It Belongs By Jenny Pollard • Eighty-four projects to share in $6.48 million Smart Farms Small Last year, when COVID rendered sport all but extinct, I wrote an Grants funding. article on a cricketing trophy which had been in my family ever since I • Focus is on supporting Australian farmers to adopt innovative prac- could remember. tices that increase farm productivity, profitability and protection of natural resources. The silver embellished However, as COVID lock- Beasley, and officially deliv- emu-egg, which had spent downs came into force and re- ered the trophy to its new • Farmers are being given a helping hand to adopt the next generation most of its life in a cupboard, strictions were amplified, home. (Mark is the brother of of sustainable farming practices in the latest round of the Australian had no apparent connection to what should have been a sim- Birchip’s Brendan Beasley.) Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants. my family (none of whom had ple transfer suddenly became The article from the Gee- played cricket) and was some- complicated, as businesses long Heritage Centre explains Minister for Agriculture, make better, more cost-effec- and part of the government’s thing of a curiosity. were reduced to skeleton op- Drought and Emergency Manage- tive crop management deci- commitment to helping indus- the processes employed to re- Reluctant to see it continue erations or were closed indef- search the background of the ment, David Littleproud, said sions that optimise soil try towards its target of grow- initely. 84 innovative projects aimed health.” ing the sector to $100 billion to languish unappreciated (ex- trophy and how it most likely cept for its decorative appeal), Each time a window of op- came into my family’s posses- at boosting farmers’ agricul- by 2030.” portunity appeared for the Another Project I contacted the Geelong Her- sion. tural productivity and natural For a full list of successful hand-over to take place, other resource management have Another project, being de- grantees visit the Australian itage Centre as a starting point livered by Mallee Sustainable obstacles brought further de- (And, in an interesting been awarded funding. Government investment in to see if it could be returned, aside – the hotel at which the Farming is looking to deliver at least to the region from lays, until it looked as if the “Our farmers produce the Landcare page. trophy was destined to remain trophy presentation took place best food and fibre in the research and development to whence it came. the farm by establishing in- Fast Facts with me forever! in 1887 still exists and contin- world because of their inge- The Heritage Centre ex- Finally, two days before ues to operate its trade today. nuity, resilience and incredi- dustry-led digital extension • The Smart Farms pro- hubs across Victoria, South pressed considerable interest Easter this year, I had the In 2012 Darryn Lyons, the ble work ethic,” Minister gram is the key agriculture in the item, and plans were pleasure of meeting with the flamboyant celebratory pho- Little proud said. Australia and the New South portfolio initiative under Wales Mallee. put in place to donate it to Manager of the Geelong Her- tographer and former Geelong “They have always looked phase two of the $1.1 billion their collection. itage Centre, Mr. Mark Mayor, became its licensee). after the land and this pro- “This exciting work will National Landcare Program. gram supports their continued provide virtual access to local research sites and curate a • The program comprises environmental stewardship by the Smart Farming Partner- Buloke backing clever ideas that de- continuous Q&A service for farmers visiting the hubs,” ships, Smart Farms Small liver on-ground results. Grants and Building Landcare Bounces “The government is invest- said Mallee Sustainable Farming Executive Officer, Community and Capacity ing almost $6.5 million grant programs. Back through the fourth round of Lachlan Sutton. • Continued from page 1. Monthly supplement for Smart Farms Small Grants. “By linking farmers to • To date, including this farmers, and farmers to re- fourth funding round, Smart some assistance with reacti- The Buloke Times, Sea Lake & Wycheproof Times “These grants aim to im- Ensign, North West Express and Robinvale Sentinel. prove environmental, eco- searchers virtually, we can get Farms Small Grants has vating their activities, nomic and social outcomes information out to them while funded a total of 384 projects whether that be by reengag- through better sustainability, they’re in the tractor cab. For to the value of $25.5 million. ing previous volunteers, re- productivity and profitability time-poor farmers, this will be • An additional two rounds cruiting new volunteers, or in the food, fibre and forestry a total game changer and of Smart Farms Small Grants growing membership and com- industries. allow us to deliver improve- are anticipated with funding munity participation. This ments across up to 4 million of up to $18 million. financial boost will be just BCG Project hectares MSF covers as well what a lot of our groups are • The government is in- One such project, being as the rest of Australia.” looking for”. vesting almost $6.5 million delivered by Birchip Crop- “These are just two exam- To enable the quick-re- funding 84 projects through ping Group, is investigating ples of how grower groups, sponse nature of this pro- the fourth round of Smart the use of multispecies cover landcare groups and other or- gram, applications will be Farms Small Grants towards a crops in low rainfall broad- ganisations are helping assessed on a rolling basis, diverse range of local projects acre mixed farming. farmers to think clever and with the closure of the pro- across Australia. Grants were “The project will focus on make a real impact on the gram on Friday, June 11, 2021. available for between $5,000 providing outcomes that ground,” Minister Littleproud More information, as well and $100,000 for farmers, NEXT ISSUE OUT IN THE bene fit mixed farming sys- said. as the application form, is fishers and community tems, where livestock can “I am excited by all of the available on Council’s website. FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2021 groups. supplement a winter cash crop great ideas put forward by the You can also call the Com- EDITION OF THE BULOKE TIMES. operation,” said Birchip Crop- successful applicants under • For more details visit the munity Development team on ping Group CEO, Fiona Best. Smart Farms Small Grants. Australian Government in- 1300 520 520 for assistance “Using local knowledge, “This is a key National vestment in Landcare web- with your application, and we will help our farmers Landcare Program initiative page. begin the bounce back!

PAGE 2 — “The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Happy Easter for Donald Shoppers

Four lucky Donald shoppers, who supported local businesses in the week leading up to Easter, and the following week, received an unexpected Easter bonus when their entries were drawn out during Friday’s conclusion to “Hop into Donald This Easter”. Glenda Harberger (entry had the “Taking Care of Busi- “And who’s seen the the from Weir’s IGA), Frances ness” event, with guest speak- silo lights?” she asked her au- O’Shea, (Weir’s IGA), Ros ers Ben Brooksby (the Naked dience. Tonkin (Jasper & Co) and Farmer), Johanna Clark (Pink “We must thank Terry Rus- Jeanette Wood (Weir’s IGA) Nade) and Shane O’Shea sell and Graincorp for allow- will each receive a $250 shop- (“Buloke Times”), which was ing us, with the help of the ping voucher, to be used at a very enjoyable evening. very talented Sam Goldsmith, any Donald business. “With the support of the to light up the silos.” The $1,000 in prizes was Community Bank Donald Friday night was the final funded from $10,000 received (Bendigo Bank), we ran a lighting up of the silos, which from the Grants for Business colouring competition for the has become a feature of the Chamber and Traders Groups children, and on April 1, an night sky over recent weeks. program, to help members Easter Discovery Trail, which Dee also thanked all who transition into COVID nor- both went well, with lots of involved themselves in the • Stacey Morris, Donald Chamber of Commerce and Industry secretary, live streams the mal, received from the State children out and about,” said “Hop into Donald This “Hop into Donald This Easter” draw via Facebook. At left is president Dee Bufton. Government through the Dee. Easter”. Member for Western Victoria, Jaala Pulford. Leading up to the draw, which took place in the mall at lunch time on Friday, chamber president, Dee Bufton thanked the many people who support Donald businesses, not just during the Easter and Christmas promo- tions, but also throughout the year. “It was great to see so many people out and about over Easter, and being able to spend time with their fami- lies,” she said. “And there’s lots of cara- vans around, with people trav- elling through Donald, which is just great, and much needed by our businesses.” Dee also outlined a num- ber of other initiatives the Chamber has, and will under- take, in the coming months. • Dee Bufton draws out the name of one lucky Easter pro- “The Chamber has had a motion winner, from the box containing hundreds of entries, • Frances O’Shea was fortunate enough to be on hand to witness her name being drawn lot going on recently. First we held by Stacey Morris. from the box of entries, and is congratulated by president, Dee Bufton.

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DEATH DEATH BARBER.– Angus TIERNEY.– Rowan William Anthony On April 6, 2021, after a long illness. The Birchip Cropping Group Aged 30 years. Board and staff would like Loved and devoted husband Customer Service to extend sincere condo- of Alice. Loved Daddy of Officer Position lences to Mary, Cameron, Cillian and Matheus. PART-TIME Felicity, Kerry and Stuart Loved son of Peter and Interested applicants and their families on the Karin. Loved brother of death of Angus. should contact the Board Sam, Em and Pudd. Secretary, John Harley Angus was an inaugural Loved uncle Rowan to on 0427701379 or email committee member of BCG Astrid, Max and Olive. [email protected] and was a long time and Loved grandson of Tony to obtain the loyal member. and Arda. position description. His enthusiasm was infec- May he finally rest easy. Application including tious and he was a regular Forever in our hearts. CV should be emailed attendee at BCG events to the secretary. before his retirement. ~ Private Cremation ~ David Kelly Closing date: BCG will remember Angus M.J. KELLY & SONS Wednesday, April 28, 2021 for this contribution. AFDA - Birchip - 5492 2547 ––––––––––––––––––––– DEATH BIRCHIP TIERNEY.– Rowan Smokefree

The BWFC community, mourns the death of former Bingo Smokefree player, committee member The Birchip P-12 School and supporter Angus Bar- Community would like to Every Wednesday ber. Condolences to Mary, express deepest sympathy Please note new night & time Felicity, Cameron, Kerry, to Alice, Cillian, Matheus Stuart and families. All proceeds to and Rowan’s extended Birchip Hospital ––––––––––––––––––––– family.

DEATH Rowan was a valued mem- Jackpot $200 NUNN.– Dorothy “Joan” ber of staff and as a teacher (in 50 calls or less) Late of Birchip, had a positive influence BIRCHIP SENIOR on April 9, 2021. and impact on many CITIZENS’ CLUBROOMS At Goodwin Village, students over the last Eyes Down 7.30 p.m. Donald, aged 86 years. eight years. Beloved wife of the late He will be missed by staff, William (Bill). Loved students and families of mother of Greg, John, the Birchip P-12 School. Lance and Vicki. (dec.). ––––––––––––––––––––– Fond mother-in-law and FUNERAL NOTICE friend of Tricia, Maggie, NUNN.— SOLICITOR Chris, Julie, Nicole and 116 Napier Street, Jess. A funeral service for the St. Arnaud late Mrs Dorothy (Joan) Loved Nana of Dale and Experienced practical Nunn, will take place at advice in plain English Leigh; Jack, Sam and Ru- St. Paul’s Anglican Church, airi; Brad, Rebecca and Birchip on Friday, April 16 Appointments also Ryan. Loved Great-Nana available in Charlton, at 11 a.m. Burial to follow Donald and Wycheproof Joan to 10. at the Birchip Lawn Ceme- Mum and Dad reunited. tery. Ph. 5495 2595 David Kelly [email protected] M.J. KELLY & SONS AFDA - Birchip - 5492 2547 ––––––––––––––––––––– IN MEMORIAM Your Blood is MARGARET GLEN Worth Bottling 11/4/2020 If you are visiting Ballarat Sadly missed along or Bendigo and have a bit Order Your life’s way. of time to spare, a trip to Quietly remembered the Blood Bank would be a Rubber Stamps every day. very rewarding experience. from the Forever in our thoughts You will need to book, by “BULOKE and hearts. phoning 13 14 95. – Rod, Shelley, Deborah, Australian Red Cross TIMES” Lana and their families. BLOOD SERVICE McCulloch Street, Donald - 5497 1222 Range of type to To call the choose from Fire Brigade Ring Printed and published for the propri- etors by Robin Letts, at the office of 000 “The Buloke Times”, 6 McCulloch Street, Donald. PAGE 4 — “The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

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Thousands of hay bales have gone up in flames at a massive shed fire in St. Arnaud, with the blaze expected to burn for days. Dozens of fire trucks bat- “That’s what CFA does, we tled a large shed fire that de- scale up to get as many re- stroyed 8,000 large hay bales. sources on the road as quickly Emergency services were as we can.” called to the blaze at a hay shed and fodder processing The cause remains un- plant on the corner of Charl- known; however, it is not ton-St Arnaud and Prestwood being treated as suspicious. roads, about 100km west of Bendigo, just after 7 a.m. on Fire investigators are ex- Sunday. pected to attend the scene Dozens of fire trucks bat- — “Herald Sun”. tled a large shed fire that de- • Fire units and hay bales at the scene. stroyed 8000 large hay bales in the state’s west.

Locals is urged to close windows and doors and turn off all heating and cooling sys- tems.

No one was injured in the fire, but a CFA rehab unit was been established on scene to help onsite crew.

State Duty Officer, Peter Lucas, said crews were swift to escalate their request for as- sistance following the initial reports.

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From Geelong to Teddywaddy, and Back Again . . . Rare Trophy

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Scor eigned as the clock ticked up to 5 p.m. on Saturday at en of this kind. succeeded in 9 out of 13 es wer “This trophy is believed to games played, one of the re- had gained possessione level, of the but ball, Royal at Blues“point half-forward, blank range”, Br immediately be the one of earliest known maining four having been before the final sir This advantage was achieved Geelong cricket trophies pre- endan Goss, drawn and three lost. en sounded. by the Redbacks by kicking deficit by 3 goals, while holding sented to the champione’re proud team to “The cup presentedessrs for A goal, or even a point, the ball as far as possible from Wedderburn of the season. W the competition by M would give his team victory in umpire, demanding clarifica- th almost scoreless. Then came the “oops” e backline, and putting D Half-time: Wedderburn moment be able to include this piece Duckworth and Fox had been a hard-fought battle against tion as to why the goal was defence under constant onald'spres- , and “the go fore kicking, thereby negating 6.2, Donald 4.1. w al that of local cricketing history as secured with seven points out Wedderburn in round one of disallowed. sure. Two of Wedderburn's asn’t” — bu the goal, and leaving the Then it was Wedderburn's de t Goss was still part of our extensiver Nelson heritage said. of a possible eight, and it had North-Central football. first quarter goals were kicked servedly named a The umpire explained that scores level. Result, a drawn turn again. Three more goals best. s Donald's collections,” C been decided to present it and a player taking a shot after the by the agile Isaac Holt. Engraving r T. r T Bullen,His was kick in sailed through the game, with two premiership took the visitors to 8.8, but also an oil painting donated Captain, M goals, and the local faithful siren must head straight for As the game developed, Others mentioned for the Engraving on the trophy s points for each side. Donald was fighting back by Mr T. Impey to M fact their neighbourwere and thrilledsug- to the core – the sticks. Any deviation from the influence of key players against the wind, with Charlie Royal Blues were Ross Young shows that it was presented Bullen, captain of the team.” donation of the trophy. M On reflection, it could be (midfield), Charlie Campbell eelong Cricket gests this is howthough thes Pollard’s trophy not for long. that path would mean “game said that both sides were wor- on both sides became increas- Campbell’ to South G Research Pollard recalls the trophy ̄s goal taking the and Mick Foster (ruck), Rian • Jenny Pollard presenting the trophy donation to Geelong Heritage Centre manager, ended Mark up Beasley.with M over”, before the kick reached thy of a share of the spoils, ingly evident. Among those home team to 5.1. Club Captain, Mr. T Bullen, Geelong Heritage Centre trophy for a reported price of from her grandparents’ house, What happened next was Mcgough (rover), and Josh ark Beasley, grandparents. its destination. after more than two hours of prominent midfield were For Brendan Goss, the upon winning the 1886-1887 five pounds? It could well be which was on Bellarine Street best described as a crowd of Potter (centre half-forward). manager, M the Geelong rates records Advertiser in- eelong. In dis- hard slog and fluctuating for- Wedderburn's Jordan Rosen- fourth term could be de- season of the Junior Cricket eelong famous footballer and watch- in South G The emu eggplayers trophy surrounding can a central According to the umpire, delved into the Heritage Cen- dexes, the G eelong the player in this case had tunes. gren and Luke Edwards, and scribed Clubs of Geelong and Dis- maker, Charles Brownlow, cussing the trophy’ss originsPollard as “bitter-sw Wedderburn's best: Jordan tre’s archives to find out index, the 1890/91 G nces- be viewed at the Geelong “strayed from that path” be- Donald’s Ross Young and vice-versa). eet” (o trict. who was creating pieces like with Mr Beasley, M In term of overall strength, First, his third andr Rosengren (on-ball), Hamish more about the background & District Directory, A Heritage Centre, Victoria’s Darcy Harrison. fourth goals brought Donald Research shows the tro- this trophy at the time.” remembered her grandpar- Wedderburn would have been Winter-Irving (centre half- story of the trophy. try and more.” largest regional archive and Five go to within a goal of Wedder- phy was presented byoorabool Duck- s ents referring to a neighbour heartened by it performance als down, but w back), Jordan Hargreaves He said: “Researching the nlow? ”. Extensive resource centre. the second term ith burn's total, before Charlie worth and Fox, of M row The GRLC is grateful to as “Old Tom • Editorial - page 2. in the two main football advantage of (ruck), Corey Lowry (rover), hich at the time was story behind historical item Was It B the wind, Donald pruned the Campbell levelled the score – Street, w Ms Jenny Pollard esternof Teddy- Vic- record searches revealed that games on Saturday. Backing Isaac Holt (forward, and first is like a treasure hunt; it re- “The story behind this Donald 9.2, Wedderburn 8.8. operating as a men’s barber waddy in North W South Geelong Cricket Club its senior side was an impres- senior game), and Damon quires patience, curiosity and beautiful trophy has many establishment, and would in e that remain a toria, who contacted the sive reserves team, which Boag (defence). occasionally thinking a bit layers, som ple, which time branch into selling Heritage Centre to offer the proved too strong for the outside the square. and I accessed mystery. For exam Donald twos. sporting goods, and also of- “The team ailable in resources av Geelong jeweller created this fered a place for localeetings. sport- the many cluding ge Centre, in At senior level, Donald ing clubs to hold m the Herita A “Geelong Advertiser”ber 2, would be more than encour- article from Septem aged by its ability to produce than the Victorian average of an opening game of Satur- 19.2%”, he said. day's quality, given that six of The Buloke Bounce-Backall eligible groups to consider “But as reported by Volun- its players (a third of the the grants. will team) are teenagers, while an- $8,756 for Applicants can apply for teering Australia, up to two “This grant program thirds of volunteers have other two are 20-year-olds. Buloke Shire Council with the Victorian Government’sup to COVID-19$2,000. To be Community eligible Activation and Social Isolation (CASI) volunteering initiative as a result Children’s be of huge benefit to our com- ceased ic. Therefore, With so even an overall re- The grants are targeted at for a Buloke Bounce Back has established a new temporary community activation grant to assist communitym groupsunity. Volunteering with the recovery is an in- fromof the COVID-19.pandem isatio ns need sult, it would be pointless to supporting initiatives that en- Grant, applicants need to be nity organ Hospital Named the Buloke Bounce tegral part of Buloke with commu give a kick-by-kick account courage the reactivationbers, com- of an incorporated not for profit Donald’s annuall RoyalGood Back Grants, these grants are munity group or 40% of people aged over 15 • Continued on page 2. of the game. Suffice to say, ospita volunteers, mem (NFP) com Children’s H a direct response to the impact years volunteering according both teams took advantage of munity participation and/or organisation. Friday Appeal collectioning COVID-19 has had common theu- the last Census – far higher a cold, blustery wind favour- promoting opportunities to in- raised a heart-warm volunteers on whom unity connec- Buloke Shire arrenCouncil urges ing the highway end, but crease comm $8,756. as nity groups rely to provide Mayor Cr Daryl W blowing many scoring shots their services, events and ac- tions and networks during the An amount of $402 w -19 recovery. off-line. tivities. These grants are in. COVID ovation Fund raised vian the virtual tin on- addition to Council’srants Program normal nteering Inn sts. In the first quarter, with e Volu arks and fore Jordan Hargreaves providing line collection. - Community G • p n After being unable to col- d two of th Donanteerld’s inN atio opportunities out of the ruck, r roun Wedderburn’s Wathan Wrinitherg Innov lect last year, due to COVID ore people to volu the Voluntee xpanow dfists and the ba Wedderburn averaged a goal any ire m olun- ill Holt. ll away 19, local co-ordinator, Dale eing encouraged geto anapplyd insp fo s of life to v Fund to support, e ental vol- from every five minutes, scoring all walk PAGE 16 forests, — “The Buloke environ Times”,m Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Anderson, praised the m ictoria are b se from and t, diversify e community,” 6.1 to Donald’s solitary goal. ho dug deep to con- Volunteeringorthern V roInnovationjects that create chanlications clo teer in Fundour parks nvironmen Opensg in th • With th e people w s across N two app g the e ity. unteerin epp, Member for aid of teamma ailable for p Round , April 22. benefitin commun ark G takes off fr tes Cha tribute to a total that is $1,100 olunteer group hursday rs and the ss said M ictoria. om Wedderburn’s J rlie Campbe V to $50,000 av at 5 p.m. on T tions voluntee teers acro ordan Harg ll and Ryan up on the 2019 total. this in- applica Northern V reaves and Jake He Lrneederan. , Dona t The Volunteering o Innovationn - t-listed ote on “Local volun pas- tion, visit: ld’s Tom Dale thanked those who – with grants of upestmen is building viting ev Shor ublic v ictoria are re informa George illion inv Fund nd in e put to p r to Northern V nviron- For mo purchased tickets in the vari- The $2 m overn- ork a Great will b id-yea bout our e State G credible w joy Victoria’s Victoria m sionate a ous raffles, which also con- f the to en lunteering. Engage https://bit.ly/31T67ww is part o illion Victo- eryone vo ent and I look folicationsrward toto tributed significantly to the .6 m tdoors through was decide the funding recipients. m p ment’s $105 rogram, Ou 300,000 seeing all the ap final total. utdoors p re than $ ne eople andy Wells won choco- ria’s Great O tion, and Mo The Volunteeringlu Innovationde p M eekly Times”, rage innova f s part of Round O aims to inc to encou rsity o awarded a Fund lates and a “W greater dive of the Fund, which provided up attract a in parks book, as did Jean Hogan, olunteering to $20,000 per successful project. while Pat Hepworth received people v chocolates. and forests. The winner of the wood raffle was Ned Raven. www.buloketimes.com Ph. 5497 1222 E. [email protected] facebook.com/BulokeTimes/

PAGE 6 — “The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Netball at Charlton The Charlton Netball Club has been well supported again this year by local businesses and particularly thanks major sponsors Charlton Massage Clinic, North Central Smash Repairs and Restorations and Walsh Motors. This support has assisted the club in purchasing an electronic scoreboard. The excitement to be back (REX Cinema) who took some goalers Stacy Dunstan and An- out on court, after the year that fantastic intercepts when moved nika Mendez were given plenty was 2020, was evident both in to defence and Josie Lamour of opportunity as the defensive the players and through the (Bendigo Bank) who in her first combination of Rebecca Sexton, large contingent of spectators game made some great space in Charlie Deane and Briony watching each of the grades attack. Zagame were gaining many throughout the day on Saturday. 16-and-under turnovers. At quarter time the They were not to be disap- The 16-and-under team was girls had a 10 goal lead. pointed with the girls gaining 3 also light on numbers pre-sea- Changes to the defence saw Re- wins and a draw from the 5 son, however these have also in- becca and Talia Holmes-Brown games. creased and the girls have been completely starve Wycheproof- Some good recruiting by enjoying their sessions under Narraport of any score in the coach Amy Nicolson has al- coach Maddison Fitzpatrick. second quarter, Charlton taking lowed us to field a 13-and-under The girls started a little slowly, a 19 goal lead into half time. team. With five first gamers, it not being able to find their The defensive combination was a very nerve racking ex- range. Emmersyn Nelson was strengthened further in the perience on Saturday, under the moved the ball well through the third with the inclusion of cap- guidance of Zara Zenkyn and mid court for Charlton, however tain, Tracy Mulquiny who pro- Jayne Burton in Amy's absence. it was Wycheproof's composure vided voice and guidance on the In the first quarter the ex- under the ring making the differ- wing. Returning player, Briony perience of Wycheproof-Narra- ence, taking them into quarter Zagame unfortunately suffered port compared to Charlton's time with a 7 goal deficit. The a season-ending injury mid newest recruits enjoying their coaches put faith in the line-up quarter. Stacy Dunstan, moved first games allowed them to take to shooter, was able to fully con- and the combination settled in • Wycheproof-Narraport grade goal shooter, Louisa Coles, accepts a pass from team- a strong lead. Despite Maggie the second quarter, with Annie centrate on the post finishing the Riley encouraging her team Olive doing a fantastic job in quarter with 9 goals to her mate, Kasie Matheson, during Saturday’s “B” grade game against Charlton. Also pictured from the centre, it was hard for defence and captain, Tahli name. Charlton, again outscored are the Navy Blues’ goal keeper, Chelsea Deason, centre Remi Jeffery, goal defence, Tessa Charlton to find movement into Roberts leading by example and Wycheproof-Narraport in the Sexton, and the Demons’ goal attack, Siobhan McLennan. attack. The second quarter con- shooting accurately to bring the final quarter to run out winners tinued on the same as the first margin back to 4 goals. Some 36 to 6. Stacy Dunstan was and contending with the wind excellent space coverage by Zali awarded Charlton Massage Best provided an extra challenge. Heenan in wing defence was an- and Charlie Deane received the Wycheproof-Narraport's strong other example of the improve- House to Home Coaches Award. goaling allowed them to take a ments in Charlton's play leading “B” Grade commanding lead of 23 to 0 into into halftime. The “B” grade game was a half time. Changes were made to the tight affair in the first. Charlton Both teams made significant line at half time and they proved goalers finding shooting diffi- changes to their line up going fruitful. Isabel Soulsby com- cult in the blustery conditions. into the second half. Charlton bined well with Abby Sander- Scores even at 6 goals apiece at placed their experienced players son in defence to create turn quarter time. The Charlton de- including Anika Holmes-Brown over ball that was converted fensive combination of Tessa into defence and moved Ruby through accurate shooting. With Sexton and Megan Bruns at the Wright into the centre. Sarah scores level at three quarter time line continued to prove difficult Blair was brought on into goal both teams made changes lead- to get through in the second attack for her first game and ing into the final quarter. The quarter. This combined with the Taylah Giles moved into goal final quarter went goal for goal introduction of Remi Jeffery shooter. The changes for both initially until Charlton got the into the Centre gave Charlton teams saw Charlton's defence break, Emily Olive showing plenty of opportunity at goal. bolstered with height and ex- great composure in goals. Charlton breaking away to an 11 perience but Wycheproof's Wycheproof-Narraport in- goal lead by half time. The pat- rhythm made defending them a creased their defensive pressure tern continued into the third challenging task. Josie Larmour and clawed their way back and quarter and at the beginning of showed great tenacity through- at full time the scores were level the fourth quarter Charlton out the game and Delilah Harris at 32 apiece. Bendigo Bank Best poured on the goals through demonstrated improvement in was Tahli Roberts; Rex Cinema shooter Danielle Campbell. skills in the last half. Wyche- Coaches went to Isabel Soulsby However, this came to a halt proof-Narraport continued to and the North West Ag when Danielle collided with a push the Charlton girls abilities Sportsperson went to Emily team mate sending her from the • Charlton’s Josie Larmour (WD) looking to pass to Maggie Riley during the 13-and-under game. right to the end of the game Olive. court. Charlton running out win- and Chelsea Deason received court than in recent years, the which saw them run out con- Demon’s supporters became ners 39 to 17. Roberts’ the Tormey’s IGA Coaches Charlton girls were out to give vincing winners 30 to 0. Awards “C” Grade very vocal in the third, loudly Windrowing and Fencing Con- award. Tessa Sexton was given it a crack. The first quarter was went to Anika Holmes-Brown The Charlton “C” grade cheering any win they gained team got off to a strong start, tractors went to Megan Bruns a special mention for great de- a reasonably even affair, Charl- on court and the scores tight- fensive pressure. ton taking a slender lead into ened. The lead reduced to 5 at break. In the second quarter, three quarter time. Charlton The Ettamogah Pub Mob “A” Grade Wycheproof-Narraport found settled again in the final term The “A” grade game was scoring difficult with Kirsty and finished winners, 40 to 31. going to prove to be tough, with McKenzie taking some good Walsh Motors Best On Court © Southern Equity two recent “A” grade league clean ball in defence and Chloe went to Kirsty McKenzie and Inv Trust 2014. Best and Fairest players on the Walsh proving a good target up Maddy Tormey received the www.ettamogah.com opposition, however with a forward. Charlton went into the Stacey’s Dental coaches’ greater amount of experience on half time break 11 goals up. The award.

• Charlton’s Emilly Olive (GA) receives pass from Emmersyn Nel- son. Also pictured Wycheproof-Narraport’s centre, Tessa Sheahan,

“The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 — PAGE 7 Cautionary Reminder on Autumn Burn-offs Official Fire Danger Periods across Victoria’s North-West Region, including Buloke Shire, have ceased over the past few weeks, the last re- strictions having been lifted yesterday in the City of Greater Bendigo. “Parts of the North West is suitable to suppress any fire or regulations concerning have received some good not intended to be alight, or burning. rainfall over recent weeks and not within the permit condi- Alternative Options are now experiencing milder tions. • Alternative options must autumn weather conditions, • All weather conditions be examined for fuel manage- which combined have signif- must be favourable for the ment, apart from burning. icantly reduced the threat of duration of the burn shade Mr Allen suggested that bushfires to many communi- temperature NOT exceeding “one method to maintain se- ties,” said CFA’s Manager 32 degrees Celsius, the aver- curity of the fire edge, rather Community Safety, North age wind speed NOT exceed- than just ploughing a break, is West Region David Allen. ing 15 kilometres per hour to rake the heavy fuel load “Accordingly CFA have and the outlook forecast to be into a windrow for about 8 decided to lift the Fire Danger of low bushfire risk in coming metres and then put in a 4- Period restrictions earlier to days. metre ploughed break.” enable the farming commu- • The permit holder must As well as this, he also nity in particular to undertake have a means of contacting urged that “some bush areas • BCG’s Brooke Bennett is pictured sowing BCG’s first trial for 2021, a multi-species cover important Autumn burning. 000 if the burn escapes as remain quite dry and I ask crop trial at Watchupga South last week. “When undertaking any well as being contactable anyone conducting burn-offs burning off activity, it is criti- themselves at all times while over the next month, to do so cal that those undertaking the the burn is in progress, using with caution. All persons con- BCG Announces Research burn are fully aware of their a device such as a mobile ducting any type of burn-off, obligations and responsibili- phone (identified on permit must remain alert and always ties for the protection of both application) or UHF radio have resources on hand to ex- their own assets and those of etc.. tinguish the fire. It also means and Extension Program other members of the commu- • Until all fires lit under that if somebody reports see- nity.” this permit have been com- ing smoke or fire, it can be In line with the start of the growing season, Birchip Cropping Group pletely extinguished, the cross-checked with the burn- has finalised site selection, trial designs and the extension calendar for 2021. Minimum Standards perimeter of the burning area off register and may prevent For example when under- must be continuously moni- an unnecessary callout by The 2021 BCG research “We are continuing to re- Other key BCG extension taking a stubble burn, the fol- tored and patrolled. CFA crews.” program extends across the search topics such as plant es- projects include Harvester lowing minimum standards • Notification should be Mallee, Wimmera and North tablishment, herbicide Set-up Clinics where farmers must be implemented – provided to all adjoining land- To keep all burn offs safe, Central region, and consist of residues, soil carbon research and operators acquire skills to • A minimum of 3 adults holders. always register via one of the approximately 130 research in the Mallee and Wimmera, minimise losses, and conse- who have the capacity and the • The burn must be regis- following methods – trials, the first of which was as well as new projects such quently put more money in means to extinguish the fire tered with the Emergency • Online – www.fireper- sown last week at Watchupga as Fodder for the Future, Val- their pocket, Hands-on Preci- must be present at all times; Services Telecommunications mits.vic.gov.au in the southern Mallee. The idating the Benefits of Multi- sion Agriculture Training, Authority (ESTA). main sowing program will species Cover Cropping, Growth Adoption Productiv- and • Phone – Burn Off Notifi- • Where possible notify the commence on April 20. Integrated Pest Management ity and Profit Discussion • A COMBINED mini- cation Line on 1800 668 511 mum of 2000 litres of water local Fire Brigade Captain. BCG’s Main Field Day and Dryland Legume Pas- Groups and grain storage ex- must be available on 2 items • Seek to find out whether • Email – burnoffs@esta. sites are in the Watchupga/ tures. tension. of motorised equipment that there are Council Local Laws vic.gov.au Curyo region with the Main Additional Projects Workshop Field Day set for Wednesday “BCG has a number of ad- “Our ‘Tomorrow Farmer the 8th of September. ditional extension projects Workshop’ to be held on the BCG CEO, Fiona Best, planned for the year. Defining 16th of June, is another highly Donald History Enquiries said BCG’s 2021 research and what is Regenerative Agricul- relevant event aimed at up- extension program is as inno- ture in the Low Rainfall Zone skilling our farming commu- Buloke Bulletin No. 290 Percy Jr. would have gone to. John to Keith Liersch who vate and robust and ever. is a project we will be deliv- nity on how to start and APRIL 2021 We were able to help with took him to the actual land “2021 is another year ering in collaboration with continue the sometimes tough Donald History Enquiries both issues. and discussed the harvester where BCG has a broad range growers in our region. This conversations of succession for March: Rodney Dunn is John Cooke from Mildura with him. of projects to help growers will be a timely and valuable planning,” Ms Best finished. descended from Percy Dunn, visited the Archives to re- make informed decisions on project, given the growing in- For more information con- who was manager for Andy search our newspapers about Helen Durkin donated a farm,” said Ms Best. terest in this field.” tact BCG on (03) 5492 2787. Sproat before leaving for William Farrell, who invented 1925 school examination Woorinen in the 1920s. Rod- the Farrell Eclipse Harvester work book, owned by her ney wished to know the exact in 1888. William Farrell mother-in-law, formerly Miss year that the Percy Dunns left owned land at Areegra, and Rose McIlvena, of Donald. One Hundred Years Ago Donald, and what school we were able to introduce Rose was a very good student, From the “Birchip Advertiser”, April 13, 1921. coming first in her class, and the workbook is a real trea- Local and General * * sure for the society to have ac- Mr F. O’Donnell holds a A house and contents Myer’s Visit quired. special horse sale on Satur- owned and occupied by John Special attention is drawn day, April 6, with a yarding of Mills, farmer, of Nunga, were to Myer’s advertisement in Pat and Barry Hepworth 50 young draught horses, all totally destroyed by fire on today’s paper, for it contains asked for the history of their of which are locally bred. The Tuesday, the outbreak occur- welcome news for the resi- house in Corack Road. It is sale will take place at the ring in the kitchen when the dents of Birchip. It is to effect still a work in progress at this Birchip sale yards, so do not occupants were engaged on that Myer’s representative stage, but the house was defi- forget the date. farm work, and before assis- will make a special showing nitely on site in 1928. * tance was available the whole of new season’s goods at the Stephen Hicks called at the A mission is now in place was destroyed. The commercial Hotel tomorrow, archives looking for history of progress at St. Mary’s property was insured by the Thursday, April 14, and Fri- the Holdsworth family who Catholic Church, Birchip, and Closer Settlement Board for day, April 15. Without exag- moved to Western Australia. will continue throughout this £300. There was no insurance geration, this will be the We were able to oblige. week. The proceedings were on the contents. greatest selling event of its opened on Sunday last, and kind yet arranged by Myer’s. The Youseff brothers, de- * were very largely attended on District News Hundreds of pounds worth of scendants of J.H. Bolden, each of the succeeding days. lovely new season’s goods called at the archives and Nullawil Rev. Father Kinsella, C.M., The residents of Nullawil will be displayed, making the wished to view the Silver Fire has charge of the Birchip ser- choosing of your autumn and Brigade medal, which had- and Winston entertained Mrs vices, and his sermons, which Townrow, Snr., and Misses winter needs quite a simple been awarded to J.H. Bolden. have been most highly appre- matter. Kathleen and A. Townrow on ciated, will conclude on Sun- their departure to Quamba- You will be able to buy a Paul Clempson called into day next. Services have also complete outfit for either the Archives. He wishes to took. The guest received valu- been conducted at Karyrie by able presents. man, woman or child. Stylish donate photos and will return Rev. Father J. Barry, C.M., new garments will be brought to find information on the Thalia and these will conclude to- A working bee of Thalia for you to pick from. Yes! Clempson family. George morrow (Thursday) morning, Myer’s visit to Birchip will be Clempson was a contractor/ district farmers showed prac- and the reverend gentleman tical sympathy in repatriating a wonderful opportunity for concreter who came to will then go on to Curyo and you. See that you don’t miss Donald c. 1920. He lived at Mr A. Hudson of Carapugna, open a mission there on Fri- by assembling on his land and the event. It takes place to- the lovely old house at 31 day evening, and this will morrow, Thursday and Friday Houston Street, which has re- completing the excavation of close on the following Satur- a 2500 yard dam. at the Commercial Hotel. cently been restored. day. PAGE 8 — “The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Escape to the Rex Wind up the school holidays with an entertainment outing as the Rex mantic comedy, featuring problem is, Anthony seems to Lavishly praised by audi- ences, the movie is filled with mixes both live show and movie options this coming weekend. Emily Blunt, Christopher have inherited a family curse, Walken, Jon Hamm and and remains oblivious to his Irish charm, wit and humor, Find a near-to-home outlet stage, as the Dummies share The Splashtest Dummies Jamie Dornan. beautiful admirer. Stung by plus stunning visuals and for an exciting kids’ afternoon their particular brand of water are live on stage Friday, April his father’s plans to sell the evocative Irish music. A film with the crazy antics of the activities. 16, at 2 p.m.. Tickets $10. Set in Ireland and filmed in family farm to his American to make you laugh and cry, Splashtest Dummies perform- Interactive and fast-paced, Bookings: https://events. hu- County Mayo, the movie’s nephew, Anthony is jolted “Wild Mountain Thyme” is ing live at the Rex this Friday, the show combines magic, ac- manitix.com/splash-test-dum- overtones hark back to the into pursuing his dreams. heart-warming escapism! April 16, at 2 p.m.. robatics, puppetry, and plenty mies. classic romances of the past The film is based on the The Regional Arts Victoria of slapstick to capture the imagi- as headstrong farmer Rose- play “Outside Mullingar” by “Wild Mountain Thyme” show is filled with amazing nation of the young and the This Weekend mary Muldoon (Blunt) sets John Patrick Shanley, and the screens on Saturday, April 17, routines using a range of cir- young-at-heart. And don’t worry “Wild Mountain Thyme” her heart on winning her author also directs the movie, 8 p.m., Sunday, April 18, at 2 cus-based skills which bring about getting wet. The Dum- (PG 102 mins) is the Rex neighbour Anthony Reilly’s which has Jamie Dornan p.m., and Tuesday, April 20, mayhem and laughter to the mies have it all under control! movie this weekend – a ro- (Jamie Dornan) love. The reprising his on-stage role. at 8 p.m..

• United in readiness for the 2021 season: Donald’s footballers, netballers and hockey players, prior to warming up on Thursday. Royal Blues Ready to Socialise During 2021 Season Unity, new friend- ships and greater enjoy- ment are the aims of Donald’s new Royal Blues Social Club, involving participants from the three winter sporting codes of hockey, netball and football. A sub-committee of repre- sentatives from the three clubs has been formed to co-ordi- nate social functions through- out the 2021 season, starting with a tea after last Saturday’s round 1 games against Wed- derburn. To get the ball rolling, so to speak, a joint warm-up session was conducted by Brenna Green on Thursday evening, prior to the footballers, netballers and hockey players returning to their respective playing areas • Carmen Bath’s aerial photograph shows Donald Football Club president, James Burke (top left, arms outstretched), gathering the hockey players, net- for the final training session ballers and footballers together for a group photograph prior to the opening games of anticipation as the players of all members of the local sporting Brown (football), Vikki Burke volved in the other codes. And there will be further the new season. ages return to competitive sport. community who might not other- (netball), and Candece Jay Among social events al- joint warm-up sessions during And having missed a com- Donald Football Club presi- wise get to meet one another, (hockey) were very enthusias- ready pencilled in on the the season, to make the often plete season of competition dent, James Burke, described even in a town of Donald’s size. tic about the joint session and social calendar for later this arduous preparation for game due to COVID-19, there was the new venture as a first for And the coaches of the the prospect of having a closer year are a rotating tea and the day throughout the winter wide-spread enthusiasm and the club, bringing together three codes, including Rohan relationship with those in- Royal Blue Ball. months a bit more enjoyable.

• Against the backdrop of the recently redeveloped Sports Centre, Brenna Green (left) puts Donald’s netballers, hockey players and footballers through a warm up session prior to Thursday night’s training sessions. “The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 — PAGE 9 Let Herbs Float Away the Dirt Long before we had the high-tech research into cosmetics that we have today, men and women devised simple health and beauty remedies using herbs.

And one of the simplest bath itself to soak in the water. paying particular attention to oil. Store in an airtight, amber- ways to enjoy a herbal treat- Mint, rosemary and laven- heels, knees and elbows. Oat- coloured, glass bottle away ment is in the bath. All you der are used to stimulate circu- meal is a well-known skin soft- from heat and direct sunlight. have to do is tie a handful of lation, revitalise the skin and ener, and you will actually feel Add about 10 drops of oil while each of rosemary essential oil your selected herbs into a energise the body. Lavender is the impurities and rough skin the taps are running, then swish and eucalyptus oil. Store in an square of muslin and either also a marvellous fragrance. float away. it around before hopping into airtight glass jar. To use your hang it from the tap, so that the Chamomile and thyme will For those of you who love to the bath. bath salts, place two handfuls water gushes through it while soothe, soften and calm the luxuriate in the bath, why not Fragrant bath salts are also a of the mixture in the centre of a you fill the tub, or place it in the skin, while comfrey will heal try a relaxing and smoothing favourite with many people, muslin square, draw up the chapped, sore and spotty skin. bath oil! Although there are a but can be expensive to buy. sides and tie with a piece of rib- And to ease tired and aching huge variety of commercial Yet they can be easily made at bon. Swirl around in the bath E-Mailers! muscles, include bay leaf, hys- bath oils available, it is far home. When you feel like pam- water until the contents are completely dissolved. When Contributors sending sop and rosemary. more satisfying to make your pering yourself, just add a cou- you have finished soaking, rub stories and photos to the To cleanse and smooth the own out of pure, natural ingre- ple of handfuls of these bath “Times” via E-mail are skin, add two tablespoons of dients. To make your bath oil, salts to your bath. the muslin bag gently over your reminded to include medium ground oatmeal with dilute 50 drops of your Thoroughly mix together body until the scent of the identifications of any your herbs. Once the water is favourite fragrant essential oil 500 grams of bicarbonate of lavender is exhausted. people in photographs. sufficiently scented, use the and 5 millilitres of wheat germ soda and 15 grams of dried Visit Alan on the Net - herb bag to scrub your body, oil in 45 millilitres of almond lavender with seven millilitres www.itssonatural.com • Alan Hayes YOUR THREE-DAY TV GUIDE Tuesday

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PAGE 10 — “The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Living with the Land New Glasshouse Helps to Safeguard Future Crops The Victorian Government is backing a new state-of-the-art plant quarantine facility to accelerate the delivery of new and improved crop varieties to Australian farmers. Minister for Agriculture, to grow and evaluate more Mary-Anne Thomas, was in seeds faster, while adhering to Horsham recently to officially Australia’s stringent biosecu- open the new $4 million Post- rity and emerging interna- Entry Quarantine (PEQ) facil- tional quarantine require - This Victorian facility will ity which is part of the ments. be the premier grain quaran- Australian Grains Genebank – Seeds must pass through tine facility nationally – sup- the national centre for pre- quarantine processes before porting the Australian Grains serving grain crop genetic re- being distributed to plant Genebank to continue its vital sources in Australia. breeders and researchers. The role for food security and the

process at this facility will in- future success of grain pro- The Australian Grains volve growing out the seed duction. Genebank is a partnership be- and carrying out a range of tween the government and the tests to ensure it is free from The Australian Grains Grains Research and Devel- exotic pests and diseases. Genebank PEQ facility is part opment Corporation (GRDC), • Minister for Agriculture Mary-Anne Thomas officially opened the new $4 million Post- of the government’s new which each invested $2 mil- The fully automated glass- Entry Quarantine facility. lion towards the PEQ facility. house can accommodate 3900 Agriculture Strategy which is pots and two-and-a-half working towards enhancing The impressive 400- growth cycles per year, expe- the commercialisation of re- square-metre PEQ glasshouse diting the quarantine process search and ensuring our agri- is fitted with LED lighting and helping to ensure im- culture sector is well placed to and a wi-fi enabled irrigation proved crop varieties get to be stronger, more innovative system, allowing researchers farmers faster. and sustainable.

Five Benefits of Using eID The value eID can bring to individual sheep businesses varies, but From Wimmeras CMA broadly includes these five benefits: • Measure the response to grazing efficiency while re- cisions such as which sheep to management. taining the ability to monitor retain in the flock based on — Weather Stations individual animals. their performance. To do this eID makes it possible to effectively the data collection make a change and measure • Increase labour flexibility. process must start as early as and Soil Moisture the difference – such as possible, from lamb marking. matching condition score at Reliably condition scoring Soil Moisture Probes and weather stations are a relatively new and in- joining to pregnancy scanning individual animals requires • Enhance traceability. novative technology that can play a critical role in risk management and result. training – if key staff mem- decision making for farm businesses. bers are busy or leave, it’s not The ability to track ani- • Manage individuals always possible to have a mals as they move through For instance, weather sta- been funded by the Australian probes to also be involved in while also managing the mob trained individual to complete the value chain is an impor- tions can be used to select Government’s Future Drought the project, by telling us about these assessments. However, tant feature of eID, but it’s not ideal times to spray and fer- Fund. their set up.” Use eID to monitor indi- when eID equipment is set up, only useful for industry to tilise. Having access to accu- vidual animals while running relatively untrained staff can prepare for biosecurity “The Wimmera CMA will Farmers with weather sta- rate soil moisture probe data them in large mobs. The tech- collect weights – information breaches. Consumers increas- be supporting farmers to in- tions and soil moisture probes can assist in determining crop nology allows mobs of sheep which can be used to assess ingly expect to be able to trace stall and link weather stations can take the following short types and rotations. to be boxed together for peri- an animal’s status. their food and fibre to its and soil moisture probes survey by logging on at This kind of technology is ods of time before drafting source and are willing to pay across the Wimmera, with a https://form.jotform.co/GIS_ of increasing importance to range of data made available them back into their relevant • Select animals to retain. more for products they trust. Wimmera farmers who are WCMA/wimmeraprobes or classes, reducing labour re- to the public, said Mr by calling Peter on 0428 990 experiencing greater seasonal Velthuis.” quirements and streamlining Use eID to collect data on (From the MLA Friday variability, particularly lower 907. individual animals to aid de- Feedback newsletter). soil moisture levels. Workshops and on ground activities will also be deliv- That is why Wimmera ered in the Wimmera region Order Your Catchment Management Au- over the next 18 months. thority (Wimmera CMA) with Rubber Stamps support from farmers and “The project will be com- partner organisations are pleted by June, 2022, with from the building a network of weather many ongoing benefits. stations and soil moisture “Wimmera CMA are invit- “BULOKE TIMES” probes across the Wimmera. ing Wimmera farmers who McCULLOCH STREET, DONALD - 5497 1222 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Project Support Officer Peter have already installed weather Range of type to choose from Keep up to date with all the latest restrictions and re- Velthuis said the project has stations and soil moisture quirements at coronavirus.vic.gov.au. “The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 — PAGE 11 • Leo McLoughlan hits the first ball to open Charlton’s 2021 golf season. Charlton Golfers Take to the Course On Sunday the Charlton Golf Club held its opening day, with the they are. He then hit the first Golfers and non-playing Next Sunday will be a sta- course dry, but in excellent condition. ball of the season down the partners then enjoyed a bar- bleford event, and the follow- par three, 7th hole and thrilled beque tea and fellowship to ing Sunday, on ANZAC day, Club President, Anthony working bees to prepare the lan, to officially open the the crowd, resembling that of conclude the day. an Irish 4-ball event. Hargreaves welcomed 35 course for the coming 2021 season. Leo spoke of Augusta, as he pitched the This year Charlton is trial- golfers, plus other spectators, months. country sport and the commit- ball at the flag, only for it to ing making Sunday as the and thanked everyone who Anthony then introduced ment of members who make land softly in loose dry soil main day for men's golf. It’s had attended pre-season Life Member, Leo McLough- our clubs the great places that and finish just short of the hoped that some of the golfers freshly oiled sand. who took to the fairways last year will be able to continue Coloured Ambrose to hone their skills. Photographs Tigers Shine The day's golf was a 12 The club has again en- holes ambrose event, with gaged the Swan Hill golf Copies of “Times” photos can groups of four. Scoring was coach, Mark Bowd. Mark will be purchased from our office/s. very close, with only a range be giving one hour coaching Under Lights of 4 shots, between the net lessons on the following Sun- Photos not published may also scores of the 9 groups. days: April 18, May 2, and be available. The winning group com- May 16. At Boort under lights the 2019 bottom-of-the-ladder Boort Magpies took under the prised president Anthony, Call in to our offices, reigning premiers Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers. Please contact Captain Anne Kenny, Rebecca and Trevor McGurk (0419 McCulloch Street, Donald, The Magpies had been kick for the game. Sea Lake- Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers Troy Heenan, with a com- 335900) if you are interested. phone 5497 1222; very busy in their approach to Nandaly could have and 13.21 (99) defeated Boort 2.9 mendable 5 under par, 43-5- You will then be given a time or Cummming Avenue, Birchip, lifting their team off the bot- should have had this game (21). 38. slot. phone 5492 2735. tom of the ladder in 2019, but well and truly sown up by Best for the Tigers: Wade Coming second, Eily the round one result against half-time, but with fourteen Donnan, Bryce Delmenico Rosewall and Ian Jenkins the Tigers did not offer them minor scores in the first half, and Matt Elliott. teamed with Life Members the result they were hoping they were hoping for a bit bet- Goals: Billy McInnes, Kevin and Pat Mathews, scor- “Times” Crossword for. ter accuracy in the second Bryce Delmenico 3, Matt El- ing 48-9=39. half. liott, Kyle Brasser 2. In third place it was great QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7970 - SOLUTIONS Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers, Across Best for Boort: Jarrod to see two of the club’s - 1, Clay. 7, Groundsel 8, Pail. 9, Poke. 10, Note. which had a few faces miss- In the third term they juniors, Jackson and Ned 11, Isis. 14, Exhibition. 16, Clementine. 19, Mare 22, Stop. ing and some new recruits Starr, Jesse Muscatello, 24, Tidy. 25, Hide. 26, Trumpeter. 27, Belt. added three more goals, but Zagame, with Clint Olive and Down playing in the Tigers’ strip for the points also kept coming, Nathan Haw. - 1, Capri. 2, Alibi. 3, Brooch. 4, Superb. 5, Aden. Goals: Jesse Falconer and Jeff Cox scoring 50-10-40, 6, Destroyer. 12, Sculpture. 13, Seem. 15, Teem. 17, Nut- the first time, got away to a and by the final break they meg. 18, Indeed. 20, Abide. 21, Elect. 23, Puma. Braeden Deary. winning on a countback from good start to hold a comfort- had a lead of fifty-two points. 2 other groups. able lead by the first break. A further five points to go In the second term the with their three third-term Tigers were able to increase goals, gave them a lead of their lead over the Magpies, fifty-four points, and the who failed to add to their first Tigers were showing quarter score, and this would glimpses of their form from have had some of the Boort the 2019 season, and this was faithful wondering if they a worry for the Magpies. were heading for a repeat of their 2019 season. But it was In cold conditions both only the first week of the new sides’ loyal supporters braved season, and they may need to the conditions through to the give it some weeks before end, and it was the Tiger sup- they taste success again. porters who gained the most Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers out of the final term. Sea had some of their regulars Lake-Nandaly Tigers added a featuring among their major further four goals to their pre- players in the opening half. vious three quarters, but un- fortunately, Boort could only Big Billy McInnes, the add a further two points, and 2019 leading goal kicker, was by full time they were 78 on target early, but strayed points in arrears. some of his other attempts. Kyle Brasser, returning from The Tigers got their title Ultima, also chimed in for an defence off to a good start and early goal, as did Matt Elliott, will only improve in the The Tigers were starting to weeks ahead, with some get their game together, and players to return to add to by half time held a forty-point their already solid strengths. lead. With the number of recruits the Magpies have brought After the long break, the into their club, they are sure to Netballers Burn Indoors Magpies were first on the improve. Some of those re- board when Falconer brought cruits were not involved in the Netball moved indoors at Donald on Saturday as the new stadium courts were utilized. up their second goal, but no round one clash, so it’s hoped In the “A” grade, Wedderburn defeated Donald 58 to 37, with no less than six Lockharts featuring in the winning side. one would have though that we will see the Magpies im- Pictured left to right are: Paigan Gould, Grace Lockhart, Sharyn Lockhart, Aliza Lockhart, Meg Lockhart, Maddison Postle, this may be the last goal they prove in the next few weeks. Emma Lockhart and Olivia Lockhart. Sharyn Lockhart is the mother of Grace, Aliza, Emma and Olivia. PAGE 12 — “The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Bulls March In Over Saints After the enforced hiatus local footy is back alive and well, with the Birchip Watchem Bulls looking hungry to atone for their grand final de- feat in 2019, with a polished 12-goal demolition of a gritty St. Arnaud on the Saints’ home deck at Lord Nelson Park. Both sides have a number with excellent tap work. of new faces in 2021, with the Crone will be an asset for the most significant signing for Saints, useful in helping out the Bulls looking to be their when dropping down back. non-playing coach Trevor Ryan, he being their last pre- A luxury for the Bulls on miership coach way back in Saturday was the inclusion of 2001, amongst a host of others the coach’s son, Lachlan Ryan, gained in a decorated coaching having nominated Birchip as career spanning some 34 years, his home club when not play- commencing way back in ing for SANFL side, Adelaide 1987 after he played in the Crows. Birchip Swans 1986 Flag. There were few signs then the Ryan sliced and diced his • Birchip-Watchem’s Ruben Vesikuru looks for a team-mate further afield, as St. Arnaud’s Nick Birthisel attempts to grab man they call “Rowdy” would way throughout the day from hold of his jumper. Also pictured, from left, are the Saints’ Jamie Cracker, Conlan Gunn, and the Bulls’ Matt Berry and assemble the unbelievable the midfield in a silky display Cormacc Wilson. record he has been able to rarely missing a target in an achieve through sheer deter- impressive debut. stuck to his task admirably, Saints task easier. Old warrior mature of coach Ryan, un- Durward have continued to mination and single-minded taming Gordon’s output after James McNamee moved down doubtedly helped by the tal- develop, and they will strip fit- focus. Not having played with his quarter-time somewhat. back, playing loose man in de- ented cattle at his disposal to ter in a couple of weeks; some new teammates before, it The Saints responded with fence to plug the gap using his execute his game plan. Whilst guys still in need of match A student of the game, he’s didn’t take long for him to be- their midfield knuckling down, years of guile to often inter- they have lost a couple of keys practice to lift their fitness lev- implemented a game style he come acquainted with his fel- Conlan Gunn willing from that cept a Bulls forward entry. from 2019, notably giant ruck- els to compete for longer peri- demands be adhered to which low midfielders, forming a area and their defence tight- What a player he’s been for man Loch Sirett and gun for- ods. Crone can obviously play, he’s spent a summer teaching formidable combination with ened up, Mitch Egan promi- the Saints. Clubs fortunate to ward Stephen Paulke, their and will be a key pillar for his charges, with clear, direct Jacob Christie, Stefan Pye and nent, intercepting across half get 3 years out of travellers, key inclusions of Lach Ryan, them. Newcomers Grant, Cracker messaging that on Saturday’s the Pieman Ruben Vesikuru, back as was newcomer Jamie McNamee coming up for his Clayton Hinkley, Majok and and Jason Rogers have ability effort has been thoroughly ab- who has trimmed down con- Cracker. Improved workrate 9th, some of those travelling Castellano showed they sorbed, as the Bulls were clin- siderably in 2021. Christie saw them hit back on the back from Alice Springs and should be a force to be reck- Final scores: Birchip- ical in executing a more direct and Pye were both in fine run- scoreboard, first through Kurt Darwin if you don’t mind. oned with in 2021. Watchem 15.11 (101) d. St. run and spread game than in ning form, both winning Torney and then Angus Grant, Arnaud 4.1 (25). recent years. plenty of the ball throughout who looked promising up for- Despite swirling conditions Ryan’s tutelage is also fast the day. ward. making play difficult and the tracking their youngsters, and Best for Birchip-Watchem: It was exciting to watch scoreboard giving the Bulls a they played 2 homegrown Lachlan Ryan, Nathan Gor- from the “get go”, with the Kicking against the breeze, However, the writing 5-goal margin at the long debutants on Saturday in Cor- don, Jacob Christie, Dan Bulls’ midfield on top from the Bulls overwhelmed the looked on the wall. The Bulls break, it was an entertaining mac Wilson and Paddy Shea- Castellano, Stef Pye, Dale the first bounce, winning the Saints early with relentless were up and about in every contest, just fantastic to be han, who both showed talent. Hinkley. clearances and continually running pressure and a fierce facet of the game, superior watching local footy live pressing the ball forward with attack on the ball, piling on 3 skill and fitness simply over- again, plenty of banter The Saints shouldn’t be too For St. Arnaud: Mitch sharp, precise movement. goals in the space of the open- whelming the Saints who had abounding on the sidelines. despondent just yet, there’s Egan, Tom Dyke, Conlan ing 10 minutes, the scoreboard plenty to do to stay in the The Bulls had an upper edge plenty of talent on the park Gunn, Jamie Cracker, Jason The Saints have recruited a looking like it might get ugly. game, with the Bulls kicking in talent out on the park, with with more to return. Egan and Rogers. quality ruckman in Harry toward the scoring end come the Saints missing a couple of Crone, from Bendigo, who Nathan Gordon was simply the second quarter. their keys, particularly return- was expected to give them everywhere, playing out of the ing local Billy Lovel up for- North-Central Hockey first use of the ball. However, key centre half forward post, Healthily the Saints kept ward, and coach Jacob Tillig, newcomer Chol Majok, for the plucking marks at will; young giving, their defence plucky such a clever ball user. under an avalanche of ball Results of round 1 — Bulls, was well up for the task Harley Durward given one of Under-12s: Boort 2 lost to Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers 6, Charlton and had the better of the ruck- the toughest jobs in North coming in, the Bulls a little The Bulls just didn’t relent guilty of kicking too often to in a powerful second half dis- 1 d. Wycheproof-Narraport 0, St. Arnaud 9 d. Birchip-Watchem 0. ing duels to give his plethora Central footy trying to curb Under-15s: Boort 7 d. Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers 0, Charlton 2 of talented runners first use Gordon’s influence. Durward the “dead pocket”, making the play, holding the Saints to just lost to Wycheproof-Narraport 9, Donald 7 d. Wedderburn Redbacks the solitary goal and helping 0, St. Arnaud 2 drew with Birchip-Watchem 2. themselves to another 7, giv- Women: Boort 0 lost to Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers 2, Charlton ing them a game total of 15 4 d. Wycheproof-Narraport 0, Donald 2 lost to Wedderburn 5, St. goals, impressive in the condi- Arnaud 0 lost to Birchip-Watchem 4. North-Central Netball tions, shared between 10 indi- Men: Boort 16 d. Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers 0, Charlton 0 lost to Last Saturday’s results: vidual goalkickers. Wycheproof-Narraport 5, Donald lost to 0 Wedderburn 3, St. Ar- Wyche.-Narraport 17, Wedder- drew with Wyche.-Narraport 32. naud 13 defeated Birchip-Watchem 0. “A” Grade burn 54 d. Donald 51. Bye: Donald.. “C” Grade Sixteen-and-Under “B” St. Arnaud 19 d. Birchip- The return of livewire POSITIONS OF TEAMS Birchip-Watchem 25 d. St. Birchip-Watchem 38 d. St. Watchem 7, Boort 27 d. Sea Daniel Castellano was telling Women Lake-Nandaly 0, Wyche.-Narra- Arnaud 18, Sea Lake-Nandaly Arnaud 19, Boort 63 d. Sea for the Bulls; plenty of his port 30 d. Charlton 0, Donald 18 35 d. Boort 22, Charlton 36 d. Lake-Nandaly 21, Charlton 40 d. P W L D SD Pts d. Wedderburn 7. Wyche.-Narraport 6, Donald 41 Wyche.-Narraport 31, Wedder- trademark pump and jump on Charlton ...... 1 1 0 0 4 3 display, difficult to contain, Birchip-Watchem . . . . 1 1 0 0 4 3 d. Wedderburn 28. burn 58 d. Donald 37. Wedderburn ...... 1 1 0 0 3 3 “B” Grade Sixteen-and-Under “A” Thirteen-and-Under and he’ll be a real asset for Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . 1 1 0 0 2 3 St. Arnaud 31 d. Birchip- St. Arnaud 29 d. Birchip- St. Arnaud 19 d. Birchip-Watchem them in season 2021. Boort ...... 1 0 1 0 -2 0 Watchem 26, Boort 34 d. Sea Watchem 16, Boort 50 d. Sea 7, Wyche.-Narraport 30 d. Charlton Donald ...... 1 0 1 0 -3 0 Lake-Nandaly 7, Charlton 32 0, Donald 18 d. Wedderburn 7. Wycheproof-Narraport 1 0 1 0 -4 0 Lake-Nandaly 23, Charlton 39 d. Whenever the Saints did St. Arnaud ...... 1 0 1 0 -4 0

Wedderburn 1 0 1 0 28 41 0 68 move forward they struck an Men A” GRADE Boort 1 0 1 0 22 35 0 63 almost impenetrable force in a Boort ...... 1 1 0 0 16 3 P W L D F A Pts % PR Wyche.-Narraport 1 0 1 0 6 36 0 17 resolute and dominant Bulls St. Arnaud ...... 1 1 0 0 13 3 Wycheproof-Narraport 1 1 0 0 5 3 Boort 1 1 0 0 63 21 4 300 back six, led brilliantly by Birchip-Watchem 1 1 0 0 38 19 4 200 SIXTEEN-AND-UNDER “A” Wedderburn ...... 1 1 0 0 3 3 Wedderburn 1 1 0 0 58 37 4 157 Boort 1 1 0 0 50 7 4 714 their captain Dale Hinkley, Donald ...... 1 0 1 0 -3 0 Charlton 1 1 0 0 40 31 4 1297 St. Arnaud 1 1 0 0 29 16 4 181 playing unusually out of the Charlton ...... 1 0 1 0 -5 0 Wyche.-Narraport 1 0 1 0 31 40 0 777 Charlton 1 0 0 1 32 32 2 100 Birchip-Watchem . . . . 1 0 1 0 -13 0 Donald 1 0 1 0 37 58 0 64 Wyche.-Narraport 1 0 0 1 32 32 2 100 full-back spot, having to do so Sea Lake-Nandaly . . 1 0 1 0 -16 0 St. Arnaud 1 0 1 0 19 38 0 50 Birchip-Watchem 1 0 1 0 16 29 0 55 with a couple of their key Sea Lake-Nan. 1 0 1 0 7 50 0 14 Sea Lake-Nan. 1 0 1 0 21 63 0 33 backs missing. Despite being Under-15s “B” GRADE SIXTEEN-AND-UNDER “B” deep he was still plenty cre- Wycheproof-Narraport 1 1 0 0 7 3 Charlton 1 1 0 0 39 17 4 229 Boort 1 1 0 0 38 11 4 345 100 4 ative, combining well with Donald ...... 1 1 0 0 7 3 Boort 1 1 0 0 34 23 4 148 St Arnaud 1 1 0 0 20 10 4 200 100 4 Boort ...... 1 1 0 0 7 3 St. Arnaud 1 1 0 0 31 26 4 11 Birchip-Watchem 1 0 1 0 10 20 0 50 0 0 Sam Simmonds, who too St. Arnaud ...... 1 0 0 1 0 2 Wedderburn 1 1 0 0 54 51 4 106 Sea Lake-Nan.. 1 0 1 0 11 38 0 29 0 0 showed his diversity, having to Birchip-Watchem . . . . 1 0 0 1 0 2 Donald 1 0 1 0 51 54 0 94 Wedderburn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Charlton ...... 1 0 1 0 -7 0 take the centre half back spot. Wedderburn ...... 1 0 1 0 -7 0 Birchip-Watchem 1 0 1 0 26 31 0 84 THIRTEEN-AND-UNDER Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . 1 0 1 0 -7 0 Sea Lake-Nan. 1 0 1 0 23 34 0 68 Wyche.-Narraport 1 0 1 0 17 39 0 43 S. Arnaud 1 1 0 0 19 7 4 271 On Saturday’s effort the Under-12s Donald 1 1 0 0 18 7 4 257 “C” GRADE Bulls look to have gone to an- St. Arnaud ...... 1 1 0 0 9 3 Boort 1 1 0 0 27 0 4 0 Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . 1 1 0 0 4 3 Charlton 1 1 0 0 36 6 4 600 Wyche.-Narraport 1 1 0 0 30 0 4 0 other level, their game system Charlton ...... 1 1 0 0 1 3 Sea Lake-Nan. 1 1 0 0 35 22 4 159 Wedderburn 1 0 1 0 7 18 0 39 more easily definable with Donald ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 Donald 1 1 0 0 41 28 4 146 Birchip-Watchem 1 0 1 0 7 19 0 37 Wycheproof-Narraport 1 0 1 0 -1 0 Birchip-Watchem 1 1 0 0 25 18 4 139 Charlton 1 0 1 0 0 30 0 0 quicker spread and forward Boort ...... 1 0 1 0 -4 0 St. Arnaud 1 0 1 0 18 25 0 72 Sea Lake-Nan. 1 0 1 0 0 27 0 0 entry, which is the clear impri- Birchip-Watchem . . . . 1 0 1 0 -9 0 “The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 — PAGE 13 North-Central Football Roundup

Goldacres Seniors Uniting Church Under-Thirteens SEA LAKE-NANDALY ...... 3. 6 6.14 9. 19 13.21 (99) BOORT ...... 1. 4 1. 4 2. 7 2. 9 (21) St. Arnaud 8.4 (52) d. Birchip-Watchem 3.2 (20). Goals for Sea Lake-Nandaly: B. McInnes 3, B. Delmenico 3, K. Brasser 2, M. Elliott 2, J. Summerhayes, C. Michael, F. McGarry. Best for St. Arnaud: Frankie Donald, Jack Batters, Aidan Wickham. For Boort: J. Falconer, B. Deary. For Birchip-Watchem: Not provided. Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Wade Donnan, Bryce Delmenico, Matt Elliott, Trent Donnan, Kane Donnan, Austin Mertz. Donald 9.6 (60) d. Wedderburn 5.5 (35). For Boort: Jarred Starr, Jesse Muscatello, Nathan Maw, James Wilson, Angus Trethowan, Brodie Leonard-Shannon. Best for Donald: Baxter Donnellon, Lyric Davis, Ethan Clapham. For Wedderburn: Noah Winslett, Tyson Blair, Deacon Tansley. WYCHE.-NARRAPORT ...... 3. 3 3. 4 3.10 5.10 (40) CHARLTON ...... 0. 0 2. 4 3. 5 4. 7 (31) Sea Lake-Nandaly 8.14 (62) d. Boort 0.0 (0). Goals for Wyche.-Narraport: L. Allison 2, A. Henneman, A. Zuk, J. Coatsworth. For Charlton: D. Thiesz, R. Thompson, J. McGrath, T. Finlay. Best for Sea Lake-Nandaly: Angus Renney, Judd Durie, Cruz O’Sullivan. Best for Wyche.-Narraport: Boe Bish, Joel Turner, Mitchell Curtis, Lachlan Allison, Ryan For Boort: Cooper Gooding, Brodie McPherson, Deklan King Duncan, Adal Zuk. For Charlton: Jordan Collins, Tim Hill, Tom Finlay, Rhys Thompson, Aaron Walklate, Darcy Positions of Teams McCallum. Goldacres North-Central Seniors DONALD ...... 1. 0 4. 1 5. 1 9. 2 (56) Team P W L D B For Agnst Pts. % WEDDERBURN ...... 6. 1 6. 2 8. 8 8. 8 (56) Birchip-Watchem ...... 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 Goals for Donald: B. Goss 4, C. Campbell 2, R. Mcgough, R. Young, S. Young. For Wedderburn: I. Holt 2, J. Rosengren 2, T. Campbell, L. Edwards D. Boag, W. Holt. Sea Lake-Nandaly ...... 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 Best for Donald: Brendan Goss, Ross Young, Michael Foster, Rian Mcgough, Charlie Camp- Wycheproof-Narraport . . . . . 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 bell, Joshua Potter. Donald ...... 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 For Wedderburn: Jordan Rosengren, Hamish Winter-Irving, Jordan Hargreaves, Corey Wedderburn ...... 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 Lowry, Isaac Holt, Damon Boag. St. Arnaud ...... 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Boort ...... 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 BIRCHIP-WATCHEM ...... 5. 2 8. 8 12.10 15.11 (101) Charlton ...... 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 ST. ARNAUD ...... 2. 0 3. 1 4. 1 4. 1 (25) Goals for Birchip-Watchem: R. Vesikuru 2, L. Ryan 2, D. Castellano 2, W. Sheahan 2, N. Haeusler’s Reserves Gordon 2, M. Berry, C. Hinkley, B. Delaney, S. Pye, J. Christie. Team P W L D B For Agnst Pts. % For St. Arnaud: A. Grant 2, B. Durward, K. Torney. Best for Birchip-Watchem: Lachlan Ryan, Nathan Gordon, Jacob Christie, Daniel Boort ...... 1 1 0 0 68 13 4 523.1 Castellano, Stefan Pye, Dale Hinkley. Wedderburn ...... 1 1 0 0 62 26 4 238.5 For St. Arnaud: Mitch Egan, Thomas Dyke, Conlan Gunn, Jamie Craker, Jason Rogers. Birchip Watchem ...... 1 1 0 0 70 31 4 225.8 Wycheproof - Narraport . . . 1 1 0 0 34 19 4 178.9 Haeusler’s Reserves Charlton ...... 1 0 0 1 19 34 0 55.9 BOORT ...... 4. 3 6. 7 8.11 9.14 (68) St Arnaud ...... 1 0 0 1 31 70 0 44.3 SEA LAKE-NANDALY ...... 0. 0 1. 0 1. 3 1. 7 (13) Donald ...... 1 0 0 1 26 62 0 41.9 Goals for Boort: S. Griffiths 5, C. McLaughlin 2, J. Hodoras, J. Bell. Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers . . 1 0 0 1 13 68 0 19.1 For Sea Lake-Nandaly: K. Stevens. Best for Boort: Jordan Bell, Chris O’Rourke, David Johnston. For Sea Lake-Nandaly: Tyson McKenzie, Gardean Ellis, Codey Elliott. Charlton & District Community Bank Under-Sixteens Team P W L D B For Agnst Pts. % WYCHE.-NARRAPORT ...... 0. 2 0.10 1.10 3.16 (34) Boort ...... 1 1 0 0 0 4 CHARLTON ...... 1. 4 1. 4 2. 6 2. 7 (19) Birchip-Watchem ...... 1 1 0 0 0 4 Goals for Wyche.-Narraport: J. Bish 2, R. Jones. Donald ...... 1 1 0 0 0 4 For Charlton: K. Clifford 2. Sea Lake-Nandaly ...... 1 0 1 0 0 0 Best for Wyche.-Narraport: Not provided. St. Arnaud ...... 1 0 1 0 0 0 For Charlton: Brodie Grylls, Bailey Dixon, Nicholas McCallum. Wedderburn ...... 1 0 1 0 0 0 Charlton ...... 0 0 0 0 1 0 WEDDERBURN ...... 3. 2 3. 4 5. 8 9. 8 (62) Uniting Church Under-Thirteens DONALD ...... 1. 0 2. 1 2. 1 4. 2 (26) Goals for Wedderburn: G. Riley 4, S. Johnston 2, A. Younghusband 2, M. Lockhart. Team P W L D B For Agnst Pts. % For Donald: J. Smulders, K. Green, W. Burke, B. Harrison. Sea Lake-Nandaly ...... 1 1 0 0 0 4 Best for Wedderburn: Gerald Riley, Cameron Lang, Matthew Lockhart. Donald ...... 1 1 0 0 0 4 For Donald: Joshua Talty, Brenton Dixon, Kalon Green. St. Arnaud ...... 1 1 0 0 0 4 Boort ...... 1 0 1 0 0 0 BIRCHIP-WATCHEM ...... 0. 0 0. 0 0. 0 10.10 (70) Wedderburn ...... 1 0 1 0 0 0 ST. ARNAUD ...... 0. 0 0. 0 0. 0 4. 7 (31) Birchip-Watchem ...... 1 0 1 0 0 0 Goals for Birchip-Watchem: D. Reid 2, J. Ryan 2, B. Hogan, N. Ryan, A. Noonan, J. Lee, T. Wycheproof-Narraport . . . . . 1 0 0 0 0 0 Brain, T. Lowry. Charlton ...... 1 0 0 0 0 0 For St. Arnaud: B. Knight, J. Kell, J. Male, H. McNally. Best for Birchip-Watchem: Jack Ryan, Tariq Gerardi, Jak Goldsmith. For St. Arnaud: Nathan McNally, Lochlan Flanagan, Heath McNally. Charlton & District Community Bank Under-Sixteens Tooleybuc Sporting Club Presidents’ Award BOORT ...... 2. 1 4. 2 7. 8 10. 9 (69) Voting for round 1: SEA LAKE-NANDALY ...... 0. 0 1. 2 2. 2 4. 6 (30) Boort: Jesse Muscatello 3, Kieran Wilson 2, Ben Knight 1. Goals for Boort: F. Holland 6, T. Potter 4. Sea Lake-Nandaly: Wade Donnan 3, Bryce Delmenico 2, Matt Elliott 1. For Sea Lake-Nandaly: J. Leo, E. Ellis, M. Cahoon, N. Barbary. Charlton: Jordan Collins 3, Tim Hill 2, Tom Finlay 1. Best for Boort: Tom Potter, Alex Cockerell, Frasier Holland. Wyche.-N’port.: Boe Bish 3, Joel Turner 2, Mitchell Curtis. For Sea Lake-Nandaly: Thomas Cox, Noah Barbary, Felix Warne. St. Arnaud: Mitch Egan 3, Tom Dyke 2, Conlan Gunn 1. DONALD ...... 5. 7 9.10 15.13 17.13 (115) Birchip-Watchem: Lachlan Ryan 3, Nathan Gordon 2, Jacob Christie 1. WEDDERBURN ...... 0. 0 1. 0 1. 0 3. 1 (19) Donald: Darcy Harrison 3, Ross Young 2, Mick Foster 1. Goals for Donald: N. Berry 6, W. Burke 5, J. Adams 3, E. Clapham, Colby Anderson, L. Wedderburn: Jordan Rosengren 3, Hamish Winter-Irving 2, Jordan Hargreaves 1. Geddes. For Wedderburn: M. Matthews, C. Cunningham, R. Whyman. Best for Donald: George Morgan, Jett Adams, Noah Berry. For Wedderburn: Robert Whyman, Coby Cunningham, Mack Matthews. Leading Goal Kickers

BIRCHIP-WATCHEM ...... 3. 3 5. 6 7. 8 8. 9 (57) ST. ARNAUD ...... 1. 0 1. 0 2. 3 3. 3 (21) Seniors Reserves Goals for Birchip-Watchem: C. Boyle 2, T. Colbert 2, C. Lee, W. Marks, L. Randall, J. Brendan Goss (Donald) 4 ...... 4 Sam Griffiths (Boort) 5 ...... 5 Daniel. Billy McInnes (Sea Lake-Nandaly) 3 . 3 Gerald Riley (Wedderburn) 4 . . . 4 For St. Arnaud: T. Myers 2, R. Bigmore. Bryce Delmenico (Sea Lake-Nandaly) 3 3 Ash Younghusband (Wedderburn) 2 . 2 Best for Birchip-Watchem: Ty Colbert, William Marks, Jade Kahukura. Angus Grant (St. Arnaud) 2 . . . . . 2 Cam McLaughlin (Boort) 2 ...... 2 For St. Arnaud: Tom Myers, Dylan Johnstone, Jonty Arbuckle. Charlie Campbell (Donald) 2 . . . . 2 Darcy Reid (Birchip-Watchem) 2 . . . . 2 Jack Ryan (Birchip-Watchem) 2 . . . . 2 Daniel Castellano (Bir.-Wat.) 2 . . 2 Jordan Bish (Wyche.-Narraport) 2 . . 2 Isaac Holt (Wedderburn) 2 ...... 2 Kris Clifford (Charlton) 2 ...... 2 East Charlton Hotel Club Championship Jordan Rosengren (Wedderburn) 2 2 Sam Johnston (Wedderburn) 2 . . . . . 2 (Senior win 10 pts., Reserves 6, Under-16s 4, Under-13s 2). Snr. Res. U-16 U-13 Ttl. Next Saturday Birchip-Watchem ...... 10 6 4 0 20 Wycheproof-Narraport ...... 10 6 0 0 16 Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers . . . . 10 0 0 2 12 Round 2, Saturday, April 17 — Donald ...... 5 0 4 2 11 Boort v. Birchip-Watchem Wedderburn ...... 5 6 0 0 11 Wycheproof-Narraport v. Donald Boort ...... 0 6 4 0 10 Wedderburn v. St. Arnaud St. Arnaud ...... 0 0 0 2 2 Sea Lake-Nandaly v. Charlton Charlton ...... 0 0 0 0 0

PAGE 14 — “The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Demons Salute Wycheproof-Narraport provided new coach, Michael Delaney, with a perfect start to his time at the Demons’ helm, outlasting Charlton by 9 points in a dour round 1 encounter at Charlton Park on Saturday. After a 19 month COVID- and even the team kicking to of Tom Finlay, joint coaches 19 influenced hiatus, football, the supposed scoring end had Aaron Walklate and Anthony hockey and netball returned to great difficulty guiding the Judd, Daniel Thiesz and Rhys North-Central for the opening Sherrin through the big up- Thompson, combined with of the 2021 season, much to rights. outstanding defensive work the delight of players and sup- Charlton put itself in a good from Tim Hill, Darcy McCal- porters alike. position to challenge for the lum, Jordan Collins, and Sam And while the effects of a lead in the second term, getting O’Connor, kept the Demons long layoff were evident, with to within 6 points at the main goalless when they had the players very rusty in terms of break. wind advantage. And a much their skills, desire and intent were Had it not been for the in- needed major from Joe Mc- on display from the first bounce. defatigable work of defensive Grath 21 minutes in, cut the The Demons and Navy general Boe Bish, making a three-quarter time margin to Blues went at it with a will, in welcome return in Demon just 5 points. what proved to be a very low colours after a 2019 season Unfortunately for the scoring game, affected by a playing down south, the Navy Demons, they were two strong westerly wind that Blues would have been much players down prior to half- favoured the hockey end of closer, and possibly in the lead. time, with Steve Nicholson Charlton Park. From start to finish, Bish (first quarter) and Hadrian Neither side was able to was outstanding, and his deci- Priest (second) both sidelined make any significant use of the sion making under pressure, with leg injuries. wind advantage, such was the particularly late in the game, Any advantage the Navy unrelenting pressure applied was game defining. Blues might have gained, how- by both defences, although, in With minutes remaining on ever, was offset when they lost hindsight, Wyche.- Narraport’s the clock late in the final term, speedster Luke Mulquiny to a • Mr Reliable, Boe Bish, relieves the pressure with a clearing handball, despite pressure 3 goals in the opening term and with Charlton challenging hamstring injury midway from Charlton’s Ben Roberts. was a game high return. incessantly, Bish won the ball through the third term, robbing Both teams fielded new look deep but wide in the Demons’ the home team of one of its po- line-ups, which contributed to attacking zone. tent attacking weapons. the onfield challenges, but as Under intense pressure, he With the game very much players get to know each other had the poise to steady him- in the balance at the last change, a little better, both supporter self, and fire off a pin-point Demon coach Delaney identi- bases should be able to enjoy pass to James Coatsworth, fied pacy wingman, Adal Zuk, their weekend outings. who booted the sealer. as the potential game breaker, A feature of Charlton’s line- It was only the third goal urging his charges to look for up were the four debutantes, kicked to the town end of the Zuk at every opportunity to Jackson Zagame, Pat Soulsby, ground all afternoon, and gave transfer the ball deep into attack. Pat Sait and Mason Heenan, the Demons the breathing With James Coatsworth, who each made a valuable space they needed to steady and Boe Bish, defenders Lachlan contribution over the course of answer Charlton’s challenge. Longmire, Spencer Allan and the game. They certainly pro- While Coatsworth’s goal the physical grunt provided by vided family members and was the game sealer, the possi- George and Joel Turner, many others with a reason to ble match winner came from Wycheproof-Narraport was get very excited about the re- the boot of former Essendon able to answer Charlton’s con- turn of football. footballer and new Wyche- certed challenges. Wycheproof-Narraport’s proof-Narraport forward, Aaron And while the spectacle greater physical presence Henneman, who skilfully drib- might not have been a purist’s around the contests, through bled the ball through the town delight, it was an afternoon to the likes of Joel and George end goal from deep in the savour for fans starved of local Turner, Mitch Curtis and ruck- scoreboard pocket ten minutes football since the final siren on man Ryan Duncan, gave the into the final term, giving the 2019 grand final day. visitors an advantage over the Demons a 12-point advantage. lighter but fast running Navy Henneman and fellow re- Final scores: Wycheproof- Blues in the opening term. cruit, Lachy Allison, will pro- Narraport 5.10 (40) d. Charl- And recruits Curtis, Adal vide the Demons with two ton 4.7 (31). Zuk and Lachy Allison pro- very capable targets in attack Best for Wycheproof-Nar- vided the finishing power in- this season, Allison in particu- raport: Boe Bish, Joel Turner, front of goal, as the Demons lar looking very dangerous in Adal Zuc, Mitch Curtis, Lach- skipped out to a handy 21- front of goal on Saturday. lan Allison, Ryan Duncan. point lead, while keeping Charlton’s best term of For Charlton: Jordan Collins, • Wycheproof-Narraport coach, Mick Delaney, addresses his charges at quarter-time. Charlton scoreless. team football came in the third Tim Hill, Tom Finlay, Rhys Defender Spencer Allan listens intently to the instructions. Mick comes to Wyche.-Narraport The wind certainly had a quarter, when the hard running Thompson, Aaron Walklate, after three seasons with Strathfieldsaye, in the Bendigo League. Prior to that, he hailed massive influence on scoring, and fierce contested pressure Darcy McCallum. from the Gippsland area.

• Looking for a handball option, Charlton’s Ben Roberts is hemmed in by Demons Lachlan Longmire (left) and Daniel Allen, during Saturday’s clash at Charlton Park. Also pictured are Wyche.-Narraport’s Trevor Rumbold, Charlton’s Rhys Thompson, the Demons’ Mitch Curtis, andf the Navy Blues’ Angus McKenzie. “The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 — PAGE 15 The Buloke Times SPORTSPORT Est. 1875

• Donald’s Charlie Campbell takes on Wedderburn’s Luke Edwards. Players chasing are Wedderburn’s Luke Holt, Darcy Jackson, Jake Hernan, Jordan Hargreaves, Jordan Rosengren and Donald’s Tom George, Josh Potter, Ryan Bath and Ryan Leeder. Fight to the Finish Confusion reigned as the clock ticked up to 5 p.m. on Saturday at This advantage was achieved deficit by 3 goals, while holding Then came the “oops” Donald. Scores were level, but Royal Blues half-forward, Brendan Goss, by the Redbacks by kicking Wedderburn almost scoreless. moment, and “the goal that the ball as far as possible from Half-time: Wedderburn wasn’t” — but Goss was still had gained possession of the ball, at “point blank range”, immediately the backline, and putting Donald's 6.2, Donald 4.1. deservedly named as Donald's before the final siren sounded. defence under constant pres- Then it was Wedderburn's best. sure. Two of Wedderburn's turn again. Three more goals A goal, or even a point, umpire, demanding clarifica- fore kicking, thereby negating Others mentioned for the would give his team victory in tion as to why the goal was first quarter goals were kicked took the visitors to 8.8, but Royal Blues were Ross Young the goal, and leaving the by the agile Isaac Holt. Donald was fighting back a hard-fought battle against disallowed. scores level. Result, a drawn (midfield), Charlie Campbell Wedderburn in round one of As the game developed, against the wind, with Charlie and Mick Foster (ruck), Rian The umpire explained that game, with two premiership the influence of key players Campbell’̄s goal taking the North-Central football. a player taking a shot after the points for each side. Mcgough (rover), and Josh on both sides became increas- home team to 5.1. Potter (centre half-forward). His kick sailed through the siren must head straight for On reflection, it could be ingly evident. Among those For Brendan Goss, the goals, and the local faithful the sticks. Any deviation from said that both sides were wor- prominent midfield were fourth term could be de- Wedderburn's best: Jordan were thrilled to the core – that path would mean “game thy of a share of the spoils, Wedderburn's Jordan Rosen- scribed as “bitter-sweet” (or Rosengren (on-ball), Hamish though not for long. over”, before the kick reached after more than two hours of gren and Luke Edwards, and vice-versa). First, his third and Winter-Irving (centre half- its destination. hard slog and fluctuating for- Donald’s Ross Young and fourth goals brought Donald back), Jordan Hargreaves What happened next was According to the umpire, tunes. Darcy Harrison. to within a goal of Wedder- (ruck), Corey Lowry (rover), best described as a crowd of the player in this case had In term of overall strength, Five goals down, but with burn's total, before Charlie Isaac Holt (forward, and first players surrounding a central “strayed from that path” be- Wedderburn would have been the second term advantage of Campbell levelled the score – senior game), and Damon heartened by it performance the wind, Donald pruned the Donald 9.2, Wedderburn 8.8. Boag (defence). in the two main football games on Saturday. Backing its senior side was an impres- sive reserves team, which proved too strong for the Donald twos.

At senior level, Donald would be more than encour- aged by its ability to produce an opening game of Satur- day's quality, given that six of its players (a third of the team) are teenagers, while an- other two are 20-year-olds. With so even an overall re- sult, it would be pointless to give a kick-by-kick account of the game. Suffice to say, both teams took advantage of a cold, blustery wind favour- ing the highway end, but blowing many scoring shots off-line. In the first quarter, with Jordan Hargreaves providing opportunities out of the ruck, Wedderburn averaged a goal • Donald’s Nathan Witherow fists the ball away from every five minutes, scoring • With the aid of teammates Charlie Campbell and Ryan Leeder, Donald’s Tom George Wedderburn’s Will Holt. 6.1 to Donald’s solitary goal. takes off from Wedderburn’s Jordan Hargreaves and Jake Hernan. PAGE 16 — “The Buloke Times”, Tuesday, April 13, 2021