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See story page 7 LIONS new and old keeping their distance in unique induction... New Lions members and their nominees, from left: Chris Boyden, Keith Nicoll, Sue McCracken, Jack Fischer, Harry Fischer, Mark Nordbye, district governor Omen Ndlovu, David Morris, Elsie Sparrowhawk and Lea Tyndall. See story page 4. Leader will COVID-19 case Tanya confi rmed closes in Moira still gochanged. on A CASE of COVID-19 has been con rmed in Moira Shire. AS this edition of the Leader hits news stands we are all facing extraor- We have already enacted a number Yarrawonga Health o cially con rmed yesterday that a person who salon dinary times. of measures designed to keep Lead- presented to its urgent care centre last week has tested positive to the In coming weeks many businesses in er sta and customers safe - includ- virus. See story page 3 Numurkah, and across the state, may ing stringent cleaning practices and  e person was mandatory isolating a er returning from overseas, be forced to close their doors - indef- card-only payment - and from here on when they developed symptoms. initely. out, we will be conducting as much Telephone contact was made, followed by presentation to Yarrawon-  e Leader, as a regional newspaper, business as possible via telephone and ga Health. Infection control procedures were implemented immediately is listed as an essential business and email to avoid face to face contact. and the patient who was well enough to return home following assess- will not be among them. We do have the capability of each ment until test results were received. With the new social distancing laws working remotely, and we have dis-  e person has remained at home, is said to be recovering, and will causing most sport and community cussed arrangements for that should continue with self-isolation. events to be postponed or cancelled, it come to it.  e Victorian Department of Health and Human Services told the the Leader, like the rest of the world, However, as we say, these are ex- Leader that, as part of its contact tracing, any public exposure sites of the will look a bit di erent to what we are traordinary times. infected person had been contacted and provided with advice about the all used to for the next li le while, but Ge ing the paper out each week is transmission risks and any cleaning that may be required. it will remain full of local content. very much a team e ort, and we are DHHS does not identify individual cases or their close contacts. Like 125 years of Leader sta before a small team - should one of us fall ill As of lunchtime yesterday, there were also three con rmed cases diag- us, we take our responsibility to keep and be unable to ful l their role, there nosed at GV Health in . local people informed of local news, may yet come a time when, tempo- Although two of the Shepparton cases are known to involve people events and personalities seriously, and rarily, Wednesday is not synonymous who have recently returned from overseas, both of whom are now in iso- that will never change. with the local paper. lation at home, we have been unable to obtain details regarding the third.  rough two world wars, the Span- As far as business goes, that is not One case has also been con rmed in Echuca. ish  u, the depression, re,  ood and our major concern though. As of lunchtime yesterday, the total number of cases in stood drought, the Leader has published un- About the only thing we don’t do at 411. Lamb interrupted, and we have no intention ourselves when it comes to producing At the present time, there are six con rmed cases of COVID-19 in Vic- of breaking that record. the Leader is the actual printing. toria that may have been acquired through community transmission. stolen A time may yet come when, in the We want to assure you, our readers, Twelve people are currently in hospital, including two patients in inten- interests of safety, we deem it neces- that should the outlet that prints the sive care. One hundred and thirteen people have recovered. sary to close our doors to the public, Leader have to temporarily close, we More than 25,000 Victorians have been tested to date. but our commitment to publishing will continue to publish our online Of the total 411 cases, there have been 350 in metropolitan the paper, even if it is literally from edition. and 41 in regional Victoria. A number of cases remain under investiga- See story page 7 behind closed doors, will remain un- Continued page 2. tion. www.numurkahleader.net.au 2 — NumurkahLEADER, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 PETER COX & SONS COVID-19 – Statement from Mayor Libro Mustica FUNERALDIRECTORS Professional service tailored to your needs AS you may be aware, the State Government has announced a shut down of all ‘non-essential’ Locally owned & operated 24 hours - 7 days a week activities to combat the threat of COVID-19, so Unprecedented ... many services the shire normally provides are Mayor Libro Mustica Funeral calls and information being reduced or, in some cases, closed. urges us all to abide e Federal Government has also announced by restrictions. 5862 3047 mandatory social distancing rules relating to in- Cnr Meiklejohn & Quinn Streets door gatherings, where people now need to be at ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION least four square metres apart, so this has result- ed in the need to cancel our many community Meals on Wheels Roster engagement functions. Rnd 1 Rnd 2 Rnd 3 As this situation is unprecedented, we are all K. Steel M. Caccianiga Lions Club of needing to be  exible and responsible – we are 30/3 Numurkah meeting daily to review any new information A. Cook L. & M. VOLUNTEER that comes to hand and make decisions accord- 31/3 Mitchell REQUIRED ingly. L. Decker C. North R.& G. Everyone has a role to play in protecting your- 1/4 V. Dickinson C. Boldt Chessells self and your family and there is no be er way S. Kennedy E. Adams M. Caccianiga than to start with your personal health, and if 2/4 L. Watson you are felling unwell – please stay at home. J. Brandreth L. & M. J. Stanyer 3/4 Mitchell In terms of food and provisions, there is plenty Coordinator – MHA Care Phone 5742 1111 for all Victorians so please don’t take more than with businesses, health centres and residents and murkah Aquatic and Fitness Centre and the Yar- you need. working hard to put measures in place to bu er rawonga Splash Park. Be a good citizen and do the right thing, check the impact this pandemic is causing. e latest advice is we have potentially months Goulburn Valley Vintage on your neighbour or the elderly and let them Our customer service centres are still open at of restrictions as we head towards winter, so if Tractor & Farm Machinery Club Inc know they are not alone. No ma er what we look like or where we live, this stage, however we are urging everyone to use we all play our part we will be be er placed to ge ing sick reminds us that at our core we’re all email, website or phone contact  rst, and only recover from the health and economic impacts 37th Annual just human. visit if the ma er is urgent. that are now unfolding globally and locally. Our economic development, maternal and Our visitor information centres are now closed, For all council updates please go to our website VintageRally child health and community teams are speaking as well as the sports stadium in , the Nu- www.moira.vic.gov.au. andTractor Pull Saturday and Sunday • 28th & 29th March, 2020 CANCELLEDGoulburn Valley Highway, Schools stay Statement from the A huge weekend of entertainment including: • Start up of Crossley Engine - Hourly Premier of Victoria • Tractor Pulling with 2 sleds 2:30pm Sat - 9:30am Sun open for the few • Working Exhibits with Machinery of Yesteryear VICTORIAN Premier Daniel Andrews has issued a statement that leaves no doubt that, when it comes to recently announced COV- • Tractor Trek Saturday Morning 10am DESPITE Sunday’s announcement that Victorian school holidays ID-19 containment measures, the State Government means busi- • Twilight Tractor Pull Under the Lights Saturday Night would start a few days early and schools would close as of Tuesday, ness. • Onsite Catering and Camping • Wood Turners Numurkah’s primary schools have kept their doors open. e Premier’s statement, issued on Monday, reads: • Federation Picnic car display Sunday A endance has been much lower than usual though - with just the Victoria Police has established a coronavirus enforcement squad of children of emergency services personnel in a endance. 500 o cers to ensure containment measures that have been put in FREE ADMISSION & FUN FOR ALL Both St Joseph’s and Numurkah Primary School were contacted by place to combat coronavirus are followed. Contact: Ann 0438 572 449 or Alec 0408 577 628 the Department of Education and Training late on Monday to instruct Coordinated through the Police Operations Centre, the o cers them to remain open for the rest of the week for the few students who will be out in the community doing spot checks on returning trav- fall into that category. ellers who are in 14-day isolation, as well as enforcing the bans on In the case of both schools, that meant eight to 10 students out of indoor and outdoor gatherings. their usual enrolment, with numbers depending on their parents’ shi is includes the decision of the National Cabinet to implement LARGE rosters. Stage One of a shutdown of non-essential activity across the coun- e Leader spoke to the principals of both schools, who said that, try from midday Monday, which is aimed at slowing the spread of whilst they have been instructed that all students are to return to coronavirus. FORMAT school when term two commences, school sta are making prepara- e businesses that will close due to the Stage One shutdown in- tions for home learning to commence in the event of schools closing clude pubs, clubs, nightclubs, Crown Casino, and licensed venues for a longer period. in hotels and pubs. It also includes gyms, indoor sporting venues, PRINTING places of worship, cinemas and entertainment venues. Restaurants and cafes will only be allowed to provide home delivery or takeaway NOW AVAILABLE IN STORE services. is decision and other containment measures are meaningless if Victorians don’t take them seriously or don’t think they will be Leader will go on caught if they  out the rules. Such thinking is wrong and the new coronavirus enforcement Continued om ont page. squad at Victoria Police will take action against anyone caught doing e online edition is the same as the paper copy and can be accessed the wrong thing. by subscription via the Leader website. e Stage One shutdown will have a signi cant impact on the lives We know that one of the reasons the Leader has remained strong, and livelihoods of many Victorians, but if we don’t do this, more Vic- when so many other regional newspapers have closed down, is that we torians will contract coronavirus and more Victorians will die. enjoy the support of a great local community. e decision will be reviewed regularly by the National Cabinet, As any small local business will tell you, that is the di erence be- and speaking as honestly as possible, it’s likely that governments tween life and death in a small town. across Australia will need to go further in the days and weeks ahead. NumurkahLEADER We implore you to continue to support Numurkah and district’s e government can also con rm that school holidays for govern- 88 Melville Street, Numurkah • Phone: 5862 1034 businesses in these troubled time so that when we come out the other ment schools in Victoria will be brought forward, starting on Tues- end of this pandemic - which we will - they will still be here to contrib- day, March 24. Schools will use this time to support teachers and ute to our vibrant, supportive community. Numurkah Leader is sta plan for  exible and remote learning in the event schools need If you are not sure how to go about that, give them a call - they will to move to that method of teaching. bound by the Standards let you know. of Practice of the I have recently told Victorians that the government will ask them to In our case, supporting us is simple; buy the paper, read the paper, do things they have never experienced before – these are the types of Australian Press and if you’ve got a story, let us know. As always, we want to hear from Council. If you believe measures that I was talking about. you so you can keep hearing from us, and from each other. 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88 Melville Street, Numurkah VIC 3636 Beverley James Dominique Heather Melinda Karen Sheryl Phone: 03 5862 1034 Hutchins Su on Cosgriff Kelly Sco Harper Ellio www.numurkahleader.net.au Editor Graphic Journalist Sales Admin Sports Sports Designer Journalist Photographer Published by Jinki Sixteen Pty. Ltd. and printed by Newsprinters Pty Ltd printads@ design@ editorial@ sales@ printads@ sport@ Registered by Australia Post - Print Post publication no. 100002644 leader.net.au leader.net.au leader.net.au leader.net.au leader.net.au leader.net.au NumurkahLEADER, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 — 3 Non-essential business closure direction UNDER Victoria’s current state of emer- gency, declared by Premier Daniel Andrews on March 15 and becoming e ective as of midday last Monday, March 16, the Chief Health O cer of Victoria is authorised to ex- ercise emergency powers by the Chief Health O cer under section 199(2)(a) of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic). On Monday, Deputy Chief Health O cer (Communicable Disease) Dr Annaliese van Diemen, as authorised by the Chief Health O cer, made a direction regarding the clo- sure of non-essential businesses in Victoria.  e direction, in part, reads: I, Dr Annaliese van Diemen, Deputy Chief Health O cer (Communicable Disease), consider it reasonably necessary to protect public health to give the following direction pursuant to sections 190(1)(a) and 200(1) (d) of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic): Preamble 1.  e purpose of this direction is to prohib- it the operation of non-essential businesses and undertakings in order to limit the spread Not smiling now ... Tanya Harrison (left) with stylist Emma Kate, refuses to take the chance of contributing to the spread of COVID-19. of Novel Coronavirus 2019 (2019--nCoV). Note: All businesses or undertakings that continue to operate must comply with the Mass Gatherings Directions (No 2).  ose directions limit indoor gatherings in a single undivided space to fewer than 100 people. In Hairdresser shuts up shop addition, the total number of persons present ME KI Hair ‘n’ Beauty Salon owner Tanya social distancing while providing hair or beauty this, but who cares about money? You can always in the indoor space at the same time must not Harrison has closed her Numurkah salon’s doors services and I am not going to be responsible for start again as long as you’re alive.” exceed the number calculated by dividing the rather than take the chance of contributing to contributing to the spread of this virus. Tanya said that she felt like the public were be- total area (measured in square metres) of the the spread of COVID-19. “ is is people’s lives we are talking about.” ing given misleading information regarding the indoor space by four. Tanya told the Leader that, despite it being her Tanya said, whilst she is sure that salon owners ‘essential’ status of hair and beauty salons. A person who owns, controls or operates a livelihood, she does not consider hairdressing across the country have enacted stringent clean- “ e government has never said that hair and non-essential business or undertaking in the an essential business and believes that, in light ing regimes, and understands they have worked beauty salons are essential businesses - we were State of Victoria must not operate that busi- of the current situation, no salon should remain hard to build businesses they don’t want to lose, never listed as such by the government - the me- ness or undertaking between noon on 23 open. it was no excuse for risking exposure of them- dia has done that, and I think the media is wrong. March 2020 and midnight on 13 April 2020. “Just because we were not speci cally named selves, their sta or their clients. “I’d be absolutely devastated if I thought keep- De nition of non-essential business or on the list of non-essential businesses doesn’t “We need to use our common sense. It’s just ing my doors open had contributed, in any way, undertaking mean we are essential,” she said. not worth it,” she said. to someone to be infected. A non-essential business or undertaking “ ere is absolutely no way you can maintain “I know I’ll probably lose my business over “Nobody needs their hair done that badly.” means any of the following, whether operated on a for pro t or not-for-pro t basis: a. a business characterised as a pub, bar or club that supplies alcohol under a general licence, an on-premises licence or a club li- Numurkah pulls together in time of crisis cence, but not including any part of the busi- WITH empty supermarket shelves providing ness constituted by a bo leshop; a stark reminder of the depths to which human b. a hotel, whether licensed or unlicensed, nature can sink, the simple, kind actions of some but not: ordinary locals have provided an antidote to the i. to the extent that it provides accommoda- rising tide of sel shness that threatened to extin- tion, takeaway meals or a meal delivery ser- guish all hope during our current troubles. vice; or Proving, once again, that Numurkah is a com- ii. any part of the hotel constituted by a bot- munity that looks a er its own, one local wom- tleshop; an’s actions have started a small but powerful c. a gym; movement, making sure no-one gets le behind. d. an indoor sporting centre; When Numurkah’s Leesa Lawrence walked e. a casino; out of Coles supermarket in Shepparton last f. a cinema, nightclub or entertainment ven- Monday night, she was almost in tears. ue of any kind; Pulling together ... The Helping Hands Numurkah group is connecting locals to help g. a restaurant or cafe, other than to the ex- “ ere was almost nothing on the shelves and individuals and businesses struggling as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. it was just so depressing,” she told the Leader. tent that it provides takeaway meals or a meal “I wasn’t so much upset for myself, but for uation and this has given them a positive way to every day, and people are really connecting and delivery service; h. a place of worship, other than for the pur- other people, especially vulnerable people, who channel that and do something. helping each other, which is exactly what I hoped “If we all get together and help each other, then for when I started the group,” she said. poses of a wedding or funeral. might not be able to get things they really need. PENALTIES “It was just unbearable, and I thought there had the whole situation is less stressful.” On Monday, a er the deadline for local eateries As of yesterday - a week a er its creation - the to stop serving sit-down food and drinks, Leesa Section 203 of the Public Health and Well- to be something I could do.” being Act 2008 (Vic) provides: Leesa came up with an idea, the almost instant page had 484 members. invited them to post their take away menus on Of the dozens of posts made by members, Compliance with direction or other re- success of which le her shocked. the group’s page to let customers know what is quirement Last Tuesday, the day a er her fateful super- some were pleas for help in  nding items such available. as nappies, toilet paper and baby Panadol, whilst (1) A person must not refuse or fail to com- market trip, she started the Helping Hands Nu- “It’s shocking how this situation is a ecting ply with a direction given to the person, or a most were o ers of help and advice regarding everybody and we all need to support each other murkah Facebook group, and within 24 hours it substitutes for items made impossible to  nd requirement made of the person, in the exer- had over 300 members. due to panic buying. and to help local businesses stay in business,” she cise of a power under an authorisation given “I couldn’t believe it - I really thought it would One member even posted a design for a card said. under section 199. get about 20 people, but it just immediately had that can be dropped in le erboxes of neighbours Although she started the page in reaction to the Penalty: In the case of a natural person, 120 so many people interested,” she said. who are self-isolating to let them know that you current crisis, Leesa is now determined to keep it penalty units. Leesa said that she thinks the group’s popular- are available to o er assistance with accessing going, come what may. In the case of a body corporate, 600 penalty ity is as much an indication of how many people supplies. “I’m still going to keep the group going once units. want to help, as how many people need help. Leesa has been thrilled by the way people have this is over because there is always someone who (2) A person is not guilty of an o ence “It’s provided an outlet for people to connect embraced the group. needs a hand. against subsection (1) if the person had a rea- and help each other. I think a lot of people were “It’s been so good, it’s making me smile every “It’s made me feel like I have  nally done some- sonable excuse for refusing or failing to com- feeling really helpless in the face of the whole sit- day.  ere have been at least a couple of posts thing with my life.” ply with the direction or requirement. WHAT’S ON AT NUMURKAH GOLF AND BOWLS CLUB

Numurkah CLUB AGM NGBC IS CURRENTLY CLOSED Golf & Bowls Club Inc. due to Federal Government COVID-19 restrictions and will

POSTPONED phone re open as soon as the government deemed it safe to do so 5862 3445 4 — NumurkahLEADER, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Vulnerable to receive care packages VICTORIANS self-isolat- other over the next few months, ing due to coronavirus (COV- but for people who have no one ID-19) with no access to food nearby to support them, the and essential supplies will re- State Government will make ceive emergency relief packages sure they get what they need. under a program introduced by “ ere is plenty of food for all the State Government. Victorians, so please don’t take Proud Lion brothers ... Harry Fischer  e program will support more than you need,” he said. (left) was proud to join brother Jack, who people in mandatory self-isola- “But if you do  nd yourself nominated him for membership, in the Lions. tion, who have li le or no food, isolated, and can’t access the and no network of family and basics, we have emergency relief friends to support them. Each packages for you.” eligible household will receive  e emergency relief program a two-week supply of essential for those in mandatory self-iso- goods. lation will be coordinated by the New Lions get unique induction Food packages will include Red Cross in partnership with THE recent introduction of new social regulations saw the cancellation of all  e unique induction was held out- items such as long-life milk, Foodbank Victoria and under distancing regulations has thrown us all club meetings. doors, at the Lions Park by the Broken pasta, cereal, canned vegetables the direction of the State Relief for a bit of a loop, and put the kibosh on Not wanting to make the new members Creek on Monday evening, with all and sugar. Personal care pack- Coordinator. planned gatherings of all sorts. - who were chomping at the bit to o cial- present observing social distancing rec- ages will also be distributed to Foodbank Victoria CEO Da- Numurkah Lions Club had made ar- ly be declared Lions - wait, the club got ommendations as Lea Tyndall, Sue Mc- eligible households and include vid McNamara said that, as we rangements for district governor, Omen creative and organised a meeting that is Cracken, David Morris, Chris Boyden soap, toothpaste and deodor- saw during the bush re crisis, Ndlovu to a end a Numurkah Lions believed to have created international Li- and Harry Fischer were welcomed into ant. Additional items may also Foodbank Victoria is well- meeting on Monday, but then the new ons history. the pride. be provided depending on the placed to assist all vulnerable needs of the household, such as Victorians. nappies or baby formula. “At this time, when everyone’s  e packages will be delivered feeling anxious and uncertain door-to-door, with other distri- our message is – in partnership Fire spotted from tower bution points to be established with the government – we’re as required. People who are not here to protect and support you, eligible for the emergency relief as we’ve been doing for the past ONE of two incidents local brigades responded to in the past Approximately 300 round bales of hay were burnt on a prop- packages, are encouraged to be 90 years.” week was a grass and scrub  re spo ed from a  re tower. erty at Old Coach Road, , between Ru les Road and self-reliant and call on the help  e program started on Mon- and Wunghnu brigades were called to assist Tal- Farralls Road, in what is thought to have been a case of sponta- of family and friends wherever day and can be accessed by call- lygaroopna, a er smoke was spo ed at the corner of McClel- neous combustion last Saturday. possible during the current pan- ing Victoria’s dedicated corona- land Road and Grant Track, Shepparton North, at 1.25pm last Wednesday. and brigades were turned out to the demic. virus hotline on 1800 675 398. blaze at 1.55 pm, and made sure the area around the hay stack Minister for Disability, Ageing  e hotline can also refer peo-  e  re, which was on a bush property, burned around two and Carers Luke Donnellan said ple to other support services if acres of grass and scrub. DELWP also a ended and worked on was safe before leaving the hay to burn out under the farmer’s we need to look out for each needed. extinguishing some trees.  e cause is unknown at this stage. supervision. COVID-19 Community Update

As you may be aware, the State Government • Our Customer Service Centre in Cobram will Maternal and Child Health has announced a shut down of all ‘non- remain open under strict social distancing Starting this week, our immunisation essential’ activities to combat the threat of regulations. However the Yarrawonga centre will sessions will cease to be drop-in sessions COVID-19. now be closed until further notice. We are asking and will move to scheduled appointment This includes the early closing of schools as of people to visit our website www.moira.vic.gov.au, times. email us at [email protected] or phone us on Tuesday 24 March. This arrangement will continue for the (03) 5871 9222 in the first instance and only come foreseeable future. The Federal Government has also announced into the service centres as a LAST RESORT. mandatory social distancing rules relating to Importantly, only those receiving a vaccine • Our Visitor Information Centres will be closed from indoor gatherings where people now need to be and their parent/carer are to attend their Tuesday 24 March. at least four square metres apart. scheduled appointment – DO NOT attend • Council facilities including the sports stadium if you or your child is unwell. in Cobram, the Numurkah Aquatic and Fitness Please contact us on (03) 5871 9275 to What is Council doing? Centre and the Yarrawonga Splash Park are now book your appointment. As this situation is unprecedented, we are all closed. needing to be flexible and responsible – we are More information meeting daily to review any new information Help for businesses For the most up-to-date information that comes to hand and make decisions We are currently compiling available grants and regarding COVID-19 please go to our accordingly. information to send out to all businesses in the website or Council places the highest priority on the health shire with the possibility of incorporating online www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus and wellbeing of our staff and community and workshops and training. as such we have put the following measures in Stay tuned for more information. place –

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NRS Mail To report service issues and emergencies 133 677 PO Box 578, Cobram VIC 3643 www.moira.vic.gov.au after hours call (03) 5871 9222. Numurkahleader, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 — 5 Numurkah keeps its distance NCN Health issues timely THE world has changed dramatically in just a few short weeks, with prac- tices we once couldn’t have imagined filling the public consciousness and dominating our everyday lives. advice for local residents As this week started, measures were enacted to ensure social distancing in NCN Health has assured local health protect the health and safety of resi- - Clean work and home spaces before an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus, and theLeader took to Melville service users that it is working hard dents in aged care and patients in the and after use. Street on Monday morning to see how locals were taking to them. to protect the health and safety of hospital: Self-Isolation residents, patients, clients and staff in Visits are limited to two immediate The Prime Minister recently advised Gavin Thomson, Numurkah relation to the global COVID-19 pan- family members/support people per that all people who have returned from “I had throat cancer a few years ago and demic. day for a maximum of two hours, in travel overseas are required to self-iso- needed very high dose chemotherapy NCN Health CEO, Jacque Phillips rooms. late for 14 days. All close contacts of and I have a poor immune system as a said the health and safety of staff, res- People will be unable to visit if they: confirmed cases will be contacted by result, so I’m happy to stay at home. I get idents, patients and all users of NCN • are sick (with fever/acute respirato- the Department Health and Human home help and that is still operating so Health Services is a priority. ry conditions); Services and told to self-isolate for 14 I’ll be okay. “We are taking advice from the De- • have returned from overseas travel days. “I came out early today to get a few es- partment of Health and Human Ser- in the last 14 days; People who haven’t travelled but sentials and now I’m going straight home vices and Commonwealth Govern- • are children aged under 16 years. have a fever and an acute respiratory and I’m going to stay there. ment, and we are working closely with Some exemptions are applied in a system may also be advised to self-iso- “I live a pretty quiet life anyway, so it won’t affect me too much. I go to the other health services and experts to palliative setting. late. pub for a few quiet beers sometimes and I won’t be able to do that now, so I make preparations, protect people and The government restrictions have During the 14 days of isolation, peo- suppose the sky really is falling.” provide the latest information,” Ms been implemented at NCN Health’s ple must stay at home and must not Phillips said. residential aged care homes in go to public places including work, Ron Laidlaw, Numurkah “I would like to thank the local com- Nathalia, Cobram and Numurkah. school, childcare, university or public “I just came in because I needed plumb- munity and consumers of health care The same visitor restrictions are in gatherings – and must not have visi- ing supplies, otherwise I wouldn’t be services for their understanding and place in all of NCN Health’s inpatient tors. Only people who usually live with here. I’m going straight home now. patience during this busy time. wards. you should be in the home. People are “I go and visit my wife in Pioneers “At NCN Health Nathalia, Cobram NCN Health is also reviewing com- encouraged to contact friends, family Lodge every afternoon - they are allowed and Numurkah, the doctors, nurses, munity health group programs and ac- and neighbours by phone, email and two visitors a day at the moment - but dentists, allied health, administration, tivities, and said it is taking this action social media. apart from that I stay home. I don’t like finance, supply, kitchen, cleaning and to protect residents, patients and staff The public is requested to follow the being out now. maintenance staff are working togeth- against contracting Coronavirus. steps below to access information in “I’ve got enough toilet paper, and anything else I don’t have I usually just er to continue to provide quality and The health service offered the follow- relation to COVID-19: make do without. safe care. This is greatly appreciated.” ing advice regarding social distancing, • Contact your local general practice “I’ve had to improvise with my cooking a bit but I’ll be okay. I’d rather just “There are a number of changes for hygiene and self isolation: clinic by phone, prior to attending. stay safe at home than go out to get things.” visitors and clients of health care ser- Social distancing is about minimis- • NCN Health urgent care centres vices taking place across NCN Health ing contact between yourself and oth- should be contacted prior to attending. Johanna Rovers, Numurkah in the interest of health and safety for er people. • Triple zero (000) calls should be “I only came out to get chook feed be- everyone.” You can practise social distancing by: for emergencies only. cause I really needed it, and I thought I’d “It is important to note that we con- - Keeping 1.5m away from others. • For information on self-isolation, get a take away coffee while I was out, to tinue to provide essential services. - Stay at home if you are feeling un- social distancing and hygiene visit: support a local business. Much work continues in our urgent well. www.health.gov.au. “I’d much rather just stay away from care centres, wards, residential aged - Deferring large meetings or public • For information regarding Corona- everyone and that’s what I’ve been doing care and community health services gatherings. virus visit the Department of Health the rest of the time. across all locations, to continue to de- - Stop handshaking as a greeting. and Human Services website: www. “I don’t like the way so many people are liver health care to all,” she said. Good hygiene is important to pro- dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus. just breaking the rules; it makes we quite angry. The ommonwealthC Government tect yourself and your family: • If you are unwell, please call the “People need to listen and do what they’re being told they need to do. has provided new guidelines in rela- - Wash your hands regularly. Coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398. “Both my parents lost family members to the Spanish flu - my father lost tion to members of the public visiting - Cover your mouth and nose with Advice is being updated regularly – three sisters. This situation is very serious and just because people haven’t residential aged care services. your elbow when coughing or sneez- for the latest information please visit: experienced anything like this before is no excuse. People need to listen.” The following restrictions aim to ing. www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus. An important message from the Victorian Government MANAGING CORONAVIRUS TOGETHER WILL FLATTEN THE CURVE. 1 2 3

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Authorised by the Australian Government, Canberra Numurkahleader, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 — 7 PS gets cosy for a cause IF you happened by Katunga Primary School Hendy said the councillors were all aware that without prior warning last Friday, you’d have RCH patients are kids just like them. been excused for doing a double-take at the “Every kid should have a chance to learn and uniform on display. play, even if they’re in hospital, so we hope to Students, teachers, and even school council raise money for them to be able to do that a bit president Bud Stammers, donned their PJs more,” she said. and brought along their favourite teddy bear Whilst the students seemed quite at home for the day in return for making a donation to getting around the school in their jim-jams, raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital teachers, not so much. (RCH). Principal Natalie Hopcroft and teacher Kellie The fundraiser was an initiative of the junior McLinden both agreed that being at school in school council, with the aim of making life a their pyjamas definitely felt a bit wrong. little bit more pleasant for kids who find them- “It felt super-weird getting in the car to come selves spending time in RCH. to work this morning,” Ms McLinden said. Whilst the idea to hold a fundraiser for RCH Ms Hopcroft agreed that it made for an inter- came from principal Natalie Hopcroft, the jun- esting morning drive. ior school council members did the rest, with “I was very aware that this morning was a grade two student Indi Brennan suggesting a morning that I especially didn’t want the car PJ day. to break down. That would have been hard to “I just thought it was a good thing to do and it explain,” she said. would be fun,” Indi said. PJ day raised a total of $102 for the Royal Year six junior school council member Rhani Children’s Hospital.

The trooper and the jolly jumbuck ... Leading Senior Constable Chris Westrope with the stolen lamb. Dumb lamb thieves THERE was an echo of Waltzing Matilda at The third thief, who escaped in the Commo- in the early hours of Sunday morn- dore, is expected to be arrested and charged with ing, but although there were troopers and sheep theft of livestock this week. thieves involved, nobody ended up in a billa- In a happy twist, the forgetfulness of one of bong. those arrested led to the recovery of the stolen Katamatite policeman Leading Senior Consta- lamb. ble Chris Westrope received a call at 5.25am on LSC Westrope went to deliver the offender’s Sunday that three men had been seen stealing a copy of the interview recording, which he had lamb from a farm paddock on Labuan Road. forgotten to take with him, to the offender’s -ad On arrival, a white Commodore was observed dress, and found the lamb in the kitchen. leaving the scene with two occupants - one of “I couldn’t believe it,” LSC Westrope said. which was a lamb - whilst farmers were keeping “He told me they’d wanted it to keep the grass an eye on two men who had been left behind and in the yard down. I said ‘mate, it’s three days old were trying to hide. - it’s not even eating grass yet’,” The two men - a 21 year-old and a 25 year-old LSC Westrope returned the lamb to a very hap- both from Cobram - were both arrested and in- py farmer within hours of it being pinched. terviewed and will be charged on summons with “He was delighted, he couldn’t believe we’d attempted theft of livestock. found it so quickly,” LSC Westrope said.

PJ power ... Millie, Bonnie, Rhani and Tillie. Middle: Jordynn, Jesse, Raleigh, Logan, Dean and Indi. Front: Kelsie, Joss, Aimee, Jackson and William. Ordinary Council Meeting – Public Health Announcement Victoria to get spent Our next meeting will commence TONIGHT Wednesday convictions law 25 March from 6pm at the Cobram Civic Centre. THE Victorian Government committed an offence and have trusted professions, checks for has committed to introduce since demonstrated their abili- working with children, and em- This meeting is still open to the public, however Council is a legislated spent convictions ty to rehabilitate, will be given ployment in sensitive govern- scheme to ensure old criminal a chance to fully contribute to ment roles. requesting people evaluate their need to be present and if it records for eligible offences do society. Following the committee’s isn’t urgent, to please stay at home. not impact on an individual’s An individual’s historical comprehensive inquiry, the opportunity to gain employ- criminal record for eligible government is now consulting ment and rehabilitate. offences will no longer show with stakeholders, including If you do choose to attend, seating will be spaced according to Thecommitment is part of up in a police check after a set law enforcement, justice sector strict social distancing advice. the State Government’s re- period of time, if they do not agencies, victims’ representa- sponse to recommendations of re-offend. tives and Aboriginal groups, the Legislative Council Legal Certain convictions, such as to develop the detail of the You are asked to arrive just prior to the commencement of the and Social Issues Committee’s for serious sexual or violent scheme, including eligibility Inquiry into a Legislated Spent offending, will not be eligible meeting and to take your seats immediately; likewise at the Convictions Scheme, which under the scheme to become criteria. was tabled last Thursday. spent. Attorney-General Jill Hen- closure of the meeting you will be asked to depart the premises Historical criminal records In the interests of public nessy said the government without delay. can have a lasting, damaging safety, police and courts will would undertake a thorough effect on an individual, limiting continue to have full access to review of existing schemes and their ability to gain employ- criminal history information. research to deliver a fair scheme Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. ment, secure housing or under- In addition, complete crimi- that keeps the community safe. take volunteer work. nal records will still be released “People who have commit- Victoria is the only Australian for the purposes of enabling ted eligible offences, who have (03) 5871 9222 133 677 [email protected] jurisdiction that does not have certain employers and third worked hard to turn their lives a legislated spent convictions parties to make well-informed around, deserve the opportuni- www.moira.vic.gov.au scheme – under the scheme in- risk assessments. ty to reach their full potential,” dividuals who have previously This includes licensing for she said. 8 — NumurkahLEADER, Wednesday, March 25, 2020

All donations gratefully accepted ... Show Us Ya Wheels committee mem- bers, Ritchies IGA staff and representatives of local com- munity groups gathered for the cheque presentation last Thursday.

This week in 1920 ... To celebrate the State Library of Victoria’s digitising of the war years editions of the Numurkah Leader, each week we will include the news of the week, 100 years ago. To view these editions online go to trove.nla.gov. au/ndp/del/title/591. BROKEN CREEK WATER SCHEME There was a very enthusiastic meeting held at Nathalia on Saturday last, to advocate a supply of water for irriga- tion from the Sugarloaf reservoir to the Broken Creek. The President of the Shire Cr. W. C. Schier was voted to the chair. Mr E. A. Neeld explained the past work of the Broken Creek Committee. They had received a promise from the Water Commission that the request for water into the creek would receive favorable con- sideration when the Sugarloaf scheme was completed. As the Commission was taking steps to allot the water, it was thought advisable to wait on the Commission. On Monday week last, in company with Messrs W. P. Scott and G. Stickels, the Commissioners had been seen. They could definitely say now on the word of the Commissioners, that water would be impounded at the Sugarloaf at the end of 1921, and that in 1921-2 the Show us ya generosity work would be in full going order. DESPITE ran dampening last commi ee members. “It’s great to have been able to on how costs of this year’s event The Commission proposed to visit the district, due year’s Ritchies IGA Show Us Ya Show Us Ya Wheels president donate so much even though visi- pan out. notice of which would be given, and advised that they Wheels event, thanks to a hardy Damien Hipwell told the Leader tor numbers through the gate were is year will be the event’s 20th were prepared to listen to any scheme, and suggested and loyal group of supporters and that the commi ee was happy to drastically reduced due to the cold. anniversary, and plans are under bringing forward all the arguments in support. car enthusiasts the annual car show be able to be able to make a posi- “Local people still made the e ort way to make it one of the best yet. still raised almost $10,000 for local tive contribution to the community to come out and support us, as these Anyone interested in ge ing in- HEAVY MANURING community groups. during such tough times. donations show, and that’s fantastic. volved is welcome. EXPERIENCES OF FARMERS. Last ursday night, representa- “ e original intent of Show Us “We’d like to be able to donate to Mr Hipwell said that, given the Examples are multiplying of farmers who in the past tives from most of the 13 commu- Ya Wheels was to provide a high everyone who needs it, but we reck- current state of a airs with regards year or two have applied heavier dressings than the usual nity groups receiving donations quality event to local people at a on 13 groups is pre y good.” to COVID-19, ge ing involved in in their districts when sowing the wheat crop. So pleased gathered at Ritchies IGA - the low price and to use that to make e commi ee is hoping to be a local community group is a great have they been with the results that they have readily event’s major sponsor - to receive a  nancial contribution to local able to make a second round of do- way to stay connected to the com- added their testimony to those of scores of others in fa- cheques from Show Us Ya Wheels groups,” he said. nations later in the year, depending munity while we all self-isolate. vor of the practice. As has been pointed out on previous occasions in the columns, the crop returns were specially stimulated in the dry season of 1919. Mr A. E. V. Richardson, the Study to capture experiences of pregnant women during disasters Agricultural Superintendent in the Department, indi- RESEARCHERS from e Australian Nation- and intense weather events,” Dr Behie said. in the system, it may signal to the foetus there’s cates that on the average a good season follows a poor in al University (ANU) are studying how natural “With the data and personal experiences of a sub-optimal environment out there and maybe Victoria. In numbers of important sections of our wheat disasters a ect pregnant women, to help be er vulnerable groups we’ll be be er able to say this it speeds things up, causing a premature birth.” belt there was a comparative failure last year. It is reason- understand this vulnerable group and the poten- is how we can best protect them.” e team, which has access to Queensland able to believe, on past history of rainfall, that the coming tial impact of future disasters. Previous work by the pair in 2018 found that, Health population records, will also document wheat crop will be at least a fair one. e study, being conducted by PhD scholar, in areas a ected by Cyclone Yasi, more prema- personal experiences shared by women. Cynthia Parayiwa and Associate Professor Ali- ture births were recorded. Babies were also born “Participants will respond to a short online Dramatic Club. A dramatic club has been formed son Behie, will focus on pregnant women living with lower birth weights. Both these conditions survey, and will also have the option of telling in conjunction with the Numurkah Mechanics Insti- in Queensland who were exposed to a severe cy- were found especially among women in their their story face-to-face or via video to give more tute, and the members are desirous of getting straight to clone event over the past 10 years.  rst trimester when the cyclone hit. insights into their pregnancy,” Ms Parayiwa said. work. To give every body a chance of joining, a general e team are also examining the impact of  re Dr Behie said the importance of stressors dur- “We’re looking for resilience factors in preg- meeting has been called for next Monday, when it will and  ood on pregnancies. ing the  rst trimester is not yet understood, and nant women, such as whether they had strong be decided what play will be staged. Dr Behie said studying the pregnancies of hopes the research may shed new light on this family networks or continued access to their women who experienced cyclones in this dec- critical period of pregnancy. doctors and midwives. NUMURKAH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY ade, along with our other research from the “Pregnant women are much more susceptible “But we also want to hear about personal stress- MEETING OF EXECUTIVE Black Saturday and Canberra bush res and to any stress because their bodies are already ors they may have faced. Did they lose a house, There was a large attendance of members of the Ag- Queensland  oods, will provide the most com- under extra stress from carrying a baby. Experi- or a pet or a loved one during the cyclone? Did ricultural Society executive at the monthly meeting on prehensive picture of how natural disasters im- ences during disasters can trigger the endocrine they lose sleep or did they seek help?” Tuesday last, the President (Mr J. S. Christie) in the chair. pact pregnancies in Australia. system and release stress hormones, or cortisol,” Pregnant women who experienced a Queens- Mr Gribben wrote that his mare, which was the sub- “With the bush res, smoke, cyclones and she said. land cyclone in the last 10 years are invited to ject of a protest at the meeting following the last show,  oods we’ve had just this summer, Australia “During the  rst trimester, the baby is ge ing take the survey here: h ps://anu.au1.qualtrics. had not proved in foal, as anticipated, and the first prize needs to be be er prepared for more frequent established, so if there are high levels of cortisol com/jfe/form/SV_etvHIbuhv23LLSZ. was thereupon awarded to Mr G. Bedwell. The question of laying water on to the grounds was again mentioned. The secretary stated that the cost of piping to the pub- lican’s booth would be £87, and there would be a con- siderable distance to carry the water to the stock troughs. No longer got a landline? Mr W. Hooper, in whose hands the matter had been placed, said it had been agreed, in view of the cost, to de- fer the matter, though, personally he thought they might run the pipe from the weir inside the grounds fence. Mr Kilpatrick strongly urged the work being done; he Add your mobile! was sure the various sporting bodies interested would assist. It was eventually agreed to refer the matter to the incoming committee. The President to be Honored. Help us update the Numurkah A rather unique happening occurred at the close of the meeting, the President being asked to leave the room for a few minutes. Mr Christie having done as desired, Mr Local Phone Book Kilpatrick explained that it was generally considered that their President should have a presentation made to him to mark the successful inauguration of the new society. CONTACT US TODAY The great success achieved had been in large measure due to Mr Christie. Mr McKenna (vice-President) supported, and moved 5862 1034 that an enlarged group photo of the retiring executive he presented to the President. [email protected] NumurkahLEADER, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 — 9 Gloves come off in fi ght for timber jobs VICTORIAN Government MPs will face  ying pickets, mass community meetings and rolling stoppages as timber workers ramp up their cam- paign to highlight the turmoil facing the industry.  e crisis facing the forestry sector escalated last week a er a court injunction halted harvesting in areas earmarked to provide timber for sawmilling and paper manufacturing over the coming weeks and months, pu ing jobs at risk.  e union representing timber workers, the Construction Forestry Maritime Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU), said it was drastically escalating its campaign to protect thousands of timber jobs due to ‘ongoing atrocious misman- agement’ of the industry by the Victorian Gov- ernment. CFMEU National Secretary Michael O’Connor said the union will use every available tactic and forum available to it to change the government’s approach until they begin to take the plight of workers, their families and communities serious- ly. “ e gloves are coming o and timber commu- nities punch above their weight, so the Andrews Government be er be ready, or be er still, be prepared to reset their plans and approach,” he said. Mr O’Connor said it is clear that the govern- ment has no proper or viable plan for the indus- try. “ e industry is in crisis, people are bleeding and the Victorian Government is out to lunch,” he said. Interactive ... Grade six student Lachlan Cartledge helps zoologist Andrew Junior archaeologists ... Students dig for bones in a “ e government is  at footed, asleep at the Hamilton demonstrate how skulls have changed over time. demonstration of how scientifi c discoveries can be made. wheel and we’ll be making it our mission to wake them up from their slumber.”  e industry was already in disarray prior to last week’s injunction, with some workers and con- Skulls tell the story at South tractors stood down or out of work for months, WAAIA Yalca South primary ilton demonstrated how small whether they had speech as such.” cept of science is o en that it’s anti-timber protesters occupying forestry coupes, school students learned the story di erences make big di erences. Mr Hamilton made his pres- about test tubes and bunsen contracts voided by VicForests, and the fate of of their species last Friday via a “Each bone and shape in a skull entation to a rapt audience, burners,” he said. sawmills’ wood supply agreements up in the air. unique medium - skulls. has a functional purpose,” he said. calling students to the ‘stage’ to “Le ing them know that sci- Mr O’Connor said there was growing frustra-  e school received an interac- “You can see in primate skulls demonstrate various aspects of ence is really just the study of the tion, bewilderment and shock at the degree of tive visit from zoologist Andrew that they lack the elements need- his talk. natural world, is about creating incompetence and seeming disregard from some Hamilton, who used a collection ed for walking upright, and the He said that in many ways, once and encouraging curiosity.” corners of people’s predicaments. of nine replica skulls to show stu- skulls of Neanderthals - who ac- they are introduced to the fact that One of the highlights of the “Workers and working communities should dents how the bones in our heads tually shared Europe with homo science goes far beyond chemistry, presentation was the opportuni- never be treated like this by a Labor Government a ect our functional abilities. sapiens for a time - indicate children are natural scientists. ty for students to take part in an or indeed any Government,” he said With skulls ranging from pri- that they were capable of mak- “Children are very open-mind- archaeological dig to nd various “Workers in the industry, their families and mates to homo sapiens, Mr Ham- ing sounds, but we don’t know ed and receptive, but their con- bones hidden in a sand pile. communities are understandably appalled.” Popular camping areas set to open before Easter RECOVERY works are under way Jarrod Hayse said crews have been “ ere is still a lot of work to be  e Abbeyard – Yarrarbula re are being advised to check road and in the Ovens Valley to ensure pop- working around the clock to reo- done and we’ll continue that work started on December 31, 2019 from track closures which are in place for ular camping areas, impacted by pen Buckland Valley campsites, and for many months, but we’re con - lightning, and burnt 105,910-hectares public safety due to the unstable recent bush res, are safe and open northern access roads and tracks to dent that the most urgent assess- of predominately public land in the road conditions.” ahead of the Easter holidays. the Wonnanga a Valley before the ments and repairs will be completed Mount Bu alo National Park and state For all road and track closures, vis- Forest Fire Management Victoria Easter holiday period commences. before the holiday period.” forest. It was contained on February 5. itors should visit www.parkweb.vic. (FFMVic) sta and contractors are “During the next six weeks crews All state forests in the Bu alo Val- “Although the risk of re has de- gov.au, www.tra c.vicroads.vic.gov. clearing and stabilising tracks, deal- will focus on soil stabilisation works ley and Buckland Valley are current- creased, rain events in re-a ected ar- au or www. m.vic.gov.au/media-re- ing with dangerous trees and repair- and will assess roads and tracks for ly closed. Abbeyards Road is closed eas can cause  ash  ooding and land- leases/park-and-forest-closures for ing hundreds of kilometres of drain- further damage and the need for at the Rose River Road intersection slips, which can signi cantly impact the most up to date information. age along forest roads and tracks. technical assessments to repair land and the Buckland Valley Road is roads and tracks,” Mr Hayse said. For the most up to date incident infor- FFMVic, Ovens District Manager, slips and culverts,” he said. closed at Buckland Bridge. “Four-wheel drivers and campers mation visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au NUMURKAH LEADER

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BIRTHS IN FUNERAL MEMORIAM DEATHS DEATHS DEATHS NOTICES DEALY — Ryan and MAPLETOFT — TREASE — Doug. PRINGLE (Lawless) Kelsey are delighted Bruce Robert PRINGLE (Lawless) — Wendy Dad you where one  e funeral to announce the safe 20.4.27 - 21.3.07 11.10.1962 - 22.3.2020 TREASE — “Doug” Douglas Richard of a kind, you will be service to celebrate arrival of In loving memory of Late of Numurkah, passed away peacefully greatly missed. the life of Wendy BELLA MAKIYA a very special Dad Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving on 21 March 2020, in his 72nd year. It saddens us to not Pringle will be held give you the send o Born March 8th and Grandpa. family, and faithful dogs, Rusty and Charlie. Dearly loved husband of Jenny (dec.). Loved in the gardens at 254 2020, weighing 6lb Love Trevor (dec.), and loving Dad of Carl, Shaun, Quinton and you deserve because Central Loved daughter of David and Joan (both of the current gov- Road, Numurkah, on 9oz. Helen, Hannah, Kane and their partners. Loving Grandpa of Ross, Iain and Adele. dec.). Loving mother to Holly and Prudence. ernment laws  ursday, March 26, A granddaughter to Sarah and Ainslie; Koen and Scarlett; Joel cherish for Neil and Sister and sister-in-law to Robert and Lynda, Love always, 2020, commencing at Glennys, Jimmy and MAPLETOFT— Graham (dec.) and Claire. Loved aunt to their and Hayley; Nevaeh and Harper. Porky and Missy and 1pm. Barb. Trevor Bruce families. Reunited With Mum your adored grand- ______3.7.58 - 29-3-09 kids Koen and your Private Cremation Rest in Peace little tiger Scarlett The loss in my life Dear Dad and Pa, THANKS I will always feel, XOXO In lieu of  owers, in my heart you will Loved sister of Robert and Lynda, aunt of Our love for you will always keep, ______donations to it will not fade, it lies too deep. always stay. Michael and Sheree, Brenton and Penny, TREASE — Doug. 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digital subscription 1 month $5.95 12 months $54.95 Ph. 5862 1034 NumurkahLEADER www.numurkahleader.net.au 88 Melville Street 12 — Numurkahleader, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Karters make do with test day Gayle gets herself WITH COVID-19 causing while Ryan Dealy logged 26.8 tite-Nathalia Road in 1961. the cancellation of all go-kart in KA4 light. With 80 race licences it is events, the Goulburn Valley Relatively new to karting, the fifth biggest kart club in anotherby “The Shankster” win the ballshirt on the 18th. Connelly won the voucher Kart Club, following govern- Numurkah’s Emily, Harry, Victoria. NUMURKAH golfers played Last Wednesday’s event was from new sponsor Casual Step, ment guidelines, held an un- and dad Michael Hogan also The club was due to host the first round of the stableford a monthly medal round, and Nathalia, for being nearest to official test day on Saturday. achieved PBs. round three of the Golden trophy event on Saturday, and Felicity Booth proved too good the pin on the 18th hole. Around 30 karters attended Numurkah’s Goulburn Val- Power series championship in Gayle Smith found some good for the rest of the field to win There was only a small field of and took to the track in their ley Kart Club was established July, and then the Australian form to win the Meat on Mel- the medal. players out for last Thursday’s classes and age groups. in 1959, making it the oldest Kart Titles in September. ville sponsored shirt. Felicity finished with 71 nett, chick run, but that didn’t stop The track was fast and many kart club in Australia. Whether or not these will go Gayle won a countback on 35 three shots better than division there being a couple of great achieved personal best times The club spent two years at ahead is well and truly up in points, relegating Lauris Asht- one runner-up Helen Schmed- scores. (from their data loggers.) the showgrounds before it the air, but club president Ben on to second place. je on 74. Julie Hannaford won the day Nathalia’s Ella Dealy clocked moved to its current site east Dealy says they can only hope Nola Dalton headed out ear- Liz Dell took out division two with a terrific 33 nett, and Gay- 27.2 in the KA4 heavy class, of Numurkah on the Katama- they go ahead. ly on Saturday morning and with 73 nett, with just one shot le Smith was just getting herself played a terrific back nine and, to spare from Margot McGrath primed up ready for Saturday, although she couldn’t keep her on 74. coming in with 35 nett. form going, finished in third Julie Hannaford headed up No-one managed to get onto place with 34 points. the list of ball winners with 75 the seventh green. The rest of the placings were nett, ahead of Tracey Clouston, With the club closed in ac- decided on a countback, Julie 76, and Robyn Hodgkin, 78. cordance with direction from Daniel, Pippa de Bondt and Tracey had the best scratch the Federal Government, there Helen Schmedje finishing in score of 80 shots, and Margot will be no organised golf com- that order. McGrath had the best division petitions in the foreseeable fu- Margot McGrath won near- two scratch score with 97 shots. ture. No doubt there will have est the pin on the seventh hole, Nola Dalton won the cake to be some changes made to and Bev Hutchins played one hole voucher from Numurk- the season’s syllabus when we good shot for the day, and a ah Bakery for her shot to the are able to get back to some- very good shot it was too, to seventh green, while Jenny thing like normal life.

PB ... Ella Dealy managed to clock a personal best time. Come back victory KAYE Hocking showed her true fighting spirit again last Tuesday with a come-from-behind win in the Nu- murkah Golf Club’s bowls 21 up final. Kaye has fought back a couple of Revenge is sweet ... Back row (from left): David Scadden, Peter Limbrick, John Nihill, Nick times this season, this time defeating Katrina Glover 21-16. Bakogianis, Anthony Wilson, Aaron Booth. Katrina got off to a flying start but Front: Corina McLeod, Caitlin Bourke, Helen Ginnivan (capt.), Loretta Richardson, Sue Kaye pegged her back to take her sec- Vaughan, Di Wilson. ond victory in this event, her previous title coming in 2012. On her way to the final, Kaye had victories over Marie Ryan, Jenny Connelly and Helen Pickersgill. Nathalia takes flag The club’s bowls season has come AFTER finishing the tennis season on top on vious Saturday in the semi final, by one solitary to a premature close due to the cur- the ladder, Nathalia continued its good form game. rent virus situation, but the midweek to take out the Goulburn Murray division Nathalia then had to front up on Sunday and out- bowlers have had a terrific season, three east premiership on Saturday. ed the Numurkah Penguins in convincing style. with many trade day and tournament The Purples took revenge on the second placed Saturday’s grand final saw Nathalia win nine wins, and the division one premier- Fighting spirit ... Kaye Hocking and Katrina Tatura Chargers, who had beaten them the pre- sets to Tatura’s four, with a 23 game advantage. ship. Glover after their final match last week. The Coach tops A grade but Dash gets the dream by ‘Rufus T. Firefly’ mid-week field. hole with his second shot, while Roy WHILE having a hole-in-one is Scoring 39 stableford points, Barry Peterson won the GMCU sponsored every golfer’s dream, not every one finished three points ahead of run- ball for the most accurate shot to the manages this achievement, and you ner-up Neville Smith on 36. fourth hole. could consider them pretty rare. Winner of B grade, with a mam- Graeme Sprunt was over the moon But, following on from Geoff moth 45 points, was Steve Mackay to win the players’ raffle money for Stone’s ace on the long weekend, the who finished four points ahead of his close shot to the pin on the sev- Leader gets to report another hole-in- ‘Postman’ Will Smith on 41. All place enth hole, only to fall into a deep funk one at the local club. getters received golfing parapherna- on the 15th when he saw how close This week it was Darryl ‘Dasha’ lia prizes commensurate with their to the pin Mark Hegarty had placed Sheridan, who slam-dunked his shot achievements. his tee shot. to the 18th green in last Thursday’s Other players whose score won Barry Pruden picked up a ball cour- stableford competition. them a pro ball were: John Mackay tesy of Dennis and Roy on the 14th “I usually hit a seven or eight-iron,” 38, James Robb 36, Hugh Gunn, Ker- but, of course, had to pay it out to Darryl said, “but I didn’t want to be ry Collins, Graeme Montgomery, Sid Darryl Sheridan on the 18th. short, so I pulled out my six-iron. Roughsedge, Geoff Partington, Bill Both Darryl and fellow member “It hit the hole on the full, which Rutledge and Leigh Robertson all 35, Geoff Stone have, in the last few was pretty lucky, otherwise it would John McHale, Jack Dell, Steve Thorn- weeks, been fortunate enough to have definitely gone over the back.” ton and Adam Farrell 34. score a hole in one and receive a $100 Barry ‘The Coach’ Pruden returned On a lowly 16 points, Dennis Kite payout from par three sponsor Nu- to the winners’ circle on Thursday. was the winner of the tin of boiled murkah real estate agent Kevin Hicks. In a large field of 46 players, Barry lollies awarded to those at the tail of As a non-essential service, the golf became the inaugural A grade win- the field. club is currently closed, in line with ner in a two tier player grouping Ron Smith received his weekly ball government regulations, so there will introduced to better represent the prize, donated by Mike Duffett, for be no Thursday competition until Slam dunk ... Darryl Sheridan was especially lucky with his hole-in-one last achievements attained in a growing being closest to the pin on the second further notice. Thursday. Numurkahleader, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 — 13 Katamatite presents its best KATAMATITE Cricket Club champion player, while Matt of the coach’s award, Alistair held its annual awards night Hodge received the best and Monk capped off an extraor- on Saturday, with a number fairest. The captains award was dinary season with the batting of players receiving multiple bestowed to Lachlan Hatton. award (135 runs @ 16.88) awards. Matt Wright and Jawid Iqbal and Chris Hibberson picked Ashley Saunders and Sam Anwar won the batting and up the bowling award (8 wick- Dorsey both had terrific sea- bowling awards with (254 ets @ 18.38). sons in the premier division, runs @ 25.40, and 15 wickets Connor Lawless was the re- with Ashley the recipient of @ 14.40) respectively. cipient of the senior coach’s the batting award (511 runs @ Division two was a tight con- award, while Ben Lukies and 56.78) and champion player, test all round with a number Daniel Emmi both received an and Sam receiving the bowl- of ties for awards. Stephen achievement award for claim- ing (27 wickets @ 12.30) and Cameron and Alistair Monk ing hat-tricks against Finley best and fairest awards. Tom both tied for champion player and Nathalia respectively. Casha was presented with the and best and fairest, as well as Tracey Erickson was named B & F … Sam Dorsey won the best and Hard worker … Tracey Erickson was named club captains award. both receiving the Ron Fla- club person of the year and In division one, Glen Edis and nigan Memorial award. Con- Gil Lawless received the presi- fairest, and premier division bowling person of the year. Benjamin Lucas tied for the nor Lawless was the recipient dent’s award. award. Warriors’ final fight NUMURKAH’S GM1 tennis against young James Nether- down heading into the final side failed in its big for back-to- sole. two mixed doubles sets, which back premiership wins, going Harley struggled to get into gave it the makings of a grand- down to the Shepparton Lakers any sort of rhythm in his singles stand finish. on Saturday afternoon. set, losing 8-3 to Luke Dixon, Nick Fenaughty and Helene Things didn’t get off to the while Nick Fenaughty provid- Steward were made to fight for smoothest of starts for Numur- ed the Warriors with a glimmer every one of their points, but kah, with Nick Fenaughty and of hope, with a strong 8-4 sin- stood strong under pressure to Harley McCarthy only being gles victory. win 8-5. able to register one game in Helene Steward and Lisa Mark Mills and Lisa Niglia their set against Shepparton’s Niglia strangled back some mo- were not as fortunate, going pairing of Luke Dixon and Sam mentum in the ladies’ doubles, McHarg 8-1. winning 8-3. This doubles win down 8-3 to James Nethersole The second men’s doubles completed a perfect season for and Kate Durling. was much more of a contest. this pairing, not losing a set to- These results left the -Nu Grant Chappell and Harley gether for the entire duration. murkah Warriors four games couldn’t quite get across the Helene continued her win- short of claiming back to back line, losing 8-6 to Luke Dixon ning streak in her singles set, premierships, with Shepparton and Luke Turcato. taking victory 8-1 against Kate Lakers taking out the 2019/20 Mark Mills played a repeat of Durling. Lisa took an impor- GM1 premiership. last year’s grand final, losing 8-7 tant five games in her 8-5 sin- Helene Steward capped off in a tiebreaker and blowing two gles loss to Katie Ferguson. her stellar season, being named match points along the way Numurkah was two games the grand final MVP. A poor second ... Helene Steward was named MVP in Saturday’s grand final, but would no One final shoot doubt have preferred a premiership for her side. THE Numurkah Small bore club held its 50 metre benchrest: C. Saxton 183.3, G Veterans’ golf off agenda Fritz Schmidt Handicap last Thursday, the last Miles 179.1. THE Goulburn Valley Vet- ber said events and golf clubs ganisers hope that the program time the club will conduct a shot for a while. 50 metre prone: G. Braybon 98.5 96.3 eran Golfers Association com- affected include Euroa, Shep- may resume at Merrigum on The leaders were Emma Ryan on 199.2 in 194.8, L. Braybon 96.1 98.6 194.7, T. mittee held a special meeting parton, Valley View and Rich June 1. 20 metre benchrest, Lauren Sneddon with Braybon 96.1 95.4 191.5, R. Hill 94.3 on Sunday and has voted to River. The Victorian Veterans Golf 190.2 for 20 metre prone, Colin Saxton with 96.3 199.6, D. Cook 95.0 93.1 188.1, B. cancel the GV veterans’ sylla- “Although golf is an outdoor Association also met on Sun- 191.3 (out of 200) at 50 metre benchrest and Sneddon 90.0 96.7 186.7, G. Miles 92.2 bus until June 1. activity that has a low risk of day and has moved to cancel Glenn Braybon on 200.8 in 50 metre prone. 93.3 185.5, H. O’Brien 93.1 90.1 183.2, This decision was necessar- spreading the virus, we do the country championship at Match scores were as follows: M. Hunt 92.0 86.0 178.0, A. Gibbon 84.0 ily taken in cognizance of the congregate at assembly and for Phillip Island, and the sand- 20 metre benchrest: L. Cook 97.1 99.2 88.1 172.1, J. Smith 80.0 89.1 169.1, H. escalating situation with coro- lunch and presentations, which scrape championship at Park- 196.3, E. Ryan 97.2 95.0 192.2. Reith 70.0 68.0 138.0. navirus and the restrictions on does carry some risk,” Weber lands Hamilton. 20 metre prone: Lauren Sneddon 82.0 There will be no further shooting at Nu- non-essential movement of cit- said. Running of the team event 83.2 165.2. murkah until further notice. izens within Victoria. The situation will be reviewed and state championship will be GVVGA secretary Rolf We- in late May, by which time or- reviewed at the end of May. Will there be a 2020 footy season? LOCAL football clubs in the Murray “We have been in talks about do- update in June.” safety of our players and members,” tles and avoided contact,” Brown said. Football Netball League and ing an individual program for each Katunga Football Netball Club pres- Sutton said. “Once the league postponed the sea- & District Football Netball League of our players to do to keep up ident Greg Sutton said his club had “We have closed our gym, and no- son, we cancelled all training. have adhered to government poli- their conditioning, however, it’s up taken action to ensure the safety of one can access the change rooms. “We are now exploring our options, cies and cancelled all training at their to them if they want to do it,” Nu- its players and members. “We have left player fitness up to the to maybe train in smaller groups, and venues. murkah coach, Jye Warren said. “We are aware of the potential serious- individuals, but have made sugges- the coaches are providing individual Numurkah, Katunga and Waaia “We are pretty confident that the ness of this situation,” Sutton said. tions to our senior players, in particu- programs to players.” football clubs have taken action and boys will continue to do as much as The executive took steps last week lar, to maintain a level of fitness, in Brown said he wasn’t sure how it cancelled all practice matches and they can, given the circumstances. to send out emails to members to an unofficial capacity, but to do this would affect the club financially. training until further notice. “Gyms are closed and I believe if you be extra careful in regard to hand hy- alone.” “Our sponsors have again been very Numurkah had discussed the possi- decide to run in a group, you could giene, and not to come to the club if Waaia president Matt Brown said his generous this season, so that helps. bility of a small group of five or six face a club and/or individual fine. feeling unwell. club was following all advice regard- “We will lose gate takings and beer players training on alternate nights, “My personal opinion is that the “Then we met last Thursday and ing training. sales, but then we won’t have a lot of each with their own water bottles, 2020 season will be cancelled alto- made the decision to postpone all “We trained last Thursday night be- expenses, either. to maintain fitness levels if the sea- gether, as people’s health and well practice matches and trainings. fore the Picola league made the deci- “We are in a pretty stable position, son does happen to kick off in June, being is much more important than “We understand why the govern- sion to postpone the league starting financially, which helps greatly.” however this has now been scuttled a game of football,” said Warren. ment has taken the action it has, and, date. I believe we were one of just a Nathalia and Strathmerton clubs as per the government’s recommen- “We will adhere to the league’s rec- as custodians of the club, we want handful of local clubs to do so, but we were contacted for their input, how- dation regarding sporting activities. ommendations and wait for the next to take all precautions to ensure the made sure we used separate drink bot- ever did not respond by deadline. 14 — NumurkahLEADER, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 No footy or cricket, but ... there was golf WITH footy practice matches Shawn Boswell, Kerry Collins, called o , and the cricket grand Brad Naughton, Brandan Hosie,  nal cancelled, local sports-people Dylan Grandell, Brad Tweed and took to the golf course for their Grant Du y  nished in that order day’s activities on Saturday, with Grant’s score might have been a terri c  eld of 59 players assem- a li le be er had he only played bled for what will be their last out- his own ball, instead of someone ing for a while. else’s, but hey these things happen. Scores re ected the number of  e last of the balls went to Al- players, with a quality showing, lan Newby, Jahlan Lau and Neville with balls only going down to 36 Smith, all with 36 points. points. A whole di erent four players Dave ‘Happy’ Gilmour had the took out the nearest the pin priz- score of the day, winning A grade, es. Rob Su on got onto the fourth, and the Meat on Melville  rst Michael Eckard hit a terri c shot round of the stableford trophy, to the seventh, worthy of a meas- with a great 42 points. ure, that  nished just 26cm from Long drives were the order of the hole, Andrew Storer got onto Happy’s day, as his chipping, at the 15th, and Colin Booth had the times, was a li le wayward, causing best shot to the 18th. more than a few problems for him. Another good  eld took to the Runner-up in A grade was Glen course last Wednesday for the nine ‘Bubba’  ompson, playing along- hole chicken run event, with some side Happy, with 40 points. Bubba great scores recorded. Premiership smiles … Katandra’s B grade premiership team. Back row (from left): Talon Wilson, Nick Minogue, might be scared of playing stroke A worst score of 34 ne was Ryleigh Shannon, Scott Dickson, Karl Rosevear, Nathan Hickey. around Numurkah but held no needed to win balls, and local Front row: Clay Simpson, Ross Hopkins, Ray Ireland, Andrew Nicholls, Josh McKinnon, Mitch Black. fears with the stableford format on cricketers dominated the winners Saturday. list. Nathan Hicks won B grade with Michael Eckard took out A grade 41 points.  e young fella turned with 32 ne ,  nishing just ahead of the tables on the old man, however Ma y Ebborn on 33. Katandra wins Clyde Young Shield credit was given, and whether it be Marcus Luxford won B grade  TAND ’S B grade cricketers have “ e guys were a bit  at because they Whitelock shield the week before. humbly or a li le tongue in cheek, with 33 ne ,  nishing just ahead won the Clyde Young Shield without a had worked for this all season and re- “It can be particularly challenging to didn’t ma er. of Brad Tweed on 34, while Ty- ball being bowled. ally wanted to put in a good showing  ll lower grade sides in a small country Paul ‘Pisto’ Collins was run- son Woods  nished with 32 ne With Cricket Shepparton calling o on the cricket  eld for the last game of town and last year our b Grade really ner-up in B grade with a score to win C grade, two shots clear of the grand  nal due to the COVID-19 the season. Some guys were in terri c su ered because of this. We had the of 39 points. Any other day this Ma Smythe on 34. virus, Katandra was deemed premier, form with the ball and the bat and so talent at the top but kids being really would probably have been enough, Wayne Hooker won nearest the in accordance with the rules and by- to not get the opportunity to “win” the young and lack of numbers meant it but not on Saturday, as scores were pin on the seventh. laws of the association, as they  nished grand  nal was a li le frustrating,” Ka- was di cult to sustain good perfor- hot, hot, hot.  is coming Saturday was sched- higher on the ladder than their coun- tandra senior coach, Ben Clurey said. mances. Rob Su on headed the list of uled to be the Agnew’s Plumbing terpart, Numurkah. “However, given the current climate “ is year, however, we’ve had a re- ball winners, winning a countback Plus second round of the stable-  e win brings the second premier- and the risks around at the moment, ally good bunch of blokes and some from Wayne Hooker on 38 points. ford trophy, but with the club now ship to the club’s senior ranks this year, there are few other options that could really terri c individual e orts. Ray  ere was a huge logjam on 37 closed for an uncertain amount of as the E grade team tasted victory the have been taken,” said Clurey. Ireland was awesome with the bat all points, testing the countback sys- time, there will be no competition week before, which is a great coup for “ e whole club is extremely proud of the year, winning the league ba ing and tem to its limit. Denis Prosser, golf in the foreseeable future. the club that  elded three senior sides achievements of the B grade side, and also Andrew Nicholls was again great with in the competition. E grade this year which took home the the ball all season,” Clurey said. DONT MISS OUT ON YOUR LOCAL NEWS Subscribe online today

www.numurkahleader.net.au 1 month $5.95 12 months $54.95 NumurkahLEADER NumurkahLEADER, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 — 15 Numurkah wins back-to-back fl ags NUMUR H has won the Haisman Shield 2019/20 premiership without raising a bat, or bowling a ball, a er Cricket Shepparton ruled to call o last weekend’s grand  nal due to the Coro- navirus pandemic. Unfortunately for the club’s B grade side, the rule that saw A grade win means that the B grade side su ered the opposite fate, Katandra taking out the Clyde Young Shield.  e Blues  nished the season on top of the lad- der, but lost to Nagambie in the  rst  nal. Cricket rules say that, in the event of a game being called o , the higher placed team takes the win. Cricket followers right throughout the area were not sure which team would be regarded as the winner, due to Nagambie’s qualifying  nal win, but the by-laws say that the team that  n- ished higher on the ladder in the home and away season would win. Club president Brad Naughton a ended a Cricket Shepparton executive meeting at 5.30pm last Tuesday, where they voted to either give Nu- murkah the win, or abandon the season.  e vote went to follow the by-laws, and award premier- ships in all grades. Naughton said it was a clear cut rule, that ben- e  ed his club’s A grade side, but unfortunately Club legends ... Dylan and Mitch Grandell, with grandfather, club legend meant the B graders missed out on a chance of Sono Grandell. victory. On Tuesday night he said it was a strange feeling for his players. “It’s a strange feeling, it still hasn’t sunk in. I’m disappointed for the B graders, but by  ursday, a er they’ve had a think about it, I guess they’ll come to terms with it. “In the end, the best sides in the comp have won.” In it together ... Jahlan Lau and his father Ashley. A grade captain Liam Gledhill said, regardless of the outcome, his players all wanted to take to the  eld on Saturday, and win on their merits. “It feels a bit hollow really, we don’t know how to feel,” Gledhill said. “Frankly, I think we’re in shock.” “It feels so totally di erent to last season’s win, but I guess, a er a few days, it will sink in, and we will celebrate our season as a whole next week- end.” And that they did.  e club ran a family day on Sunday where players and supporters celebrated their premiership win. “It was a good day to be with the team, but it certainly wasn’t like a normal premiership cele- bration,” Gledhill said. “Obviously it wasn’t as big as last year, but we enjoyed the moment.” Monday’s continuation didn’t go ahead, with all Top brass ... Captain Liam Gledhill and president Brad Naughton with No home ... Liam Gledhill with South African import Michael Eck- hospitality venues forced to close at lunch time. the Haisman Shield. ard, who now looks like calling Numurkah home for a while longer.

Team photo 2020 style ... Social distancing (from left): Josh Smith, Shaun Downie, Jahlan Lau, Liam Gledhill, Tim Braybon, Matt Cline, Matt Price, Will Arnel, Mitch Grandell, Michael Eckard. 16 — NumurkahLEADER, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 NumurkahLEADER

NumurkahNUMUR H has won the Haisman Shieldwins 2019/20 premiership back-to-back without raising a bat, or bowling a ball, afl er Cricketags Shep- parton ruled to call o last weekend’s grand  nal due to the Coronavirus pandemic... Story page 15 LOCAL FOOTY SEASONS POSTPONED `DESPITE a story that appeared to meet with clubs Monday night to country Vic who have set a similar, to remain aware and vigilant of cur- League general manager Dale Nor- in Saturday’s Herald-Sun stating outline their decision. or the same, time line as ourselves,” rent federal and state government man said the decision was based on that the Picola and District Football “Information from the Federal Railton said. requirements regarding gatherings. advice received from AFL Victoria and Netball League had decided to Government meant the board can- “ e league will continue to corre- Providing support to PDFNL and AFL Goulburn Murray to pro- forge ahead and begin its season as celled the meeting scheduled for spond with the various authorities members, along with the many com- tect the health and safety of players, planned, on April 4, league opera- Monday night.” and re-convene by Friday, April 17 mercial partners who continue to coaches, volunteers, supporters and tions manager Shane Railton said Railton issued a press release on to review and/or con rm this com- support the PDFNL community, is the broader community. that was never the case. Sunday stating that the board had mencement date, subject to the sta- of high priority, during these unprec- “Murray FNL will explore  xturing “ e whole article was completely decided to postpone all football and tus of the COVID-19 pandemic. edented times. out of context,” Railton said. netball competitions until the week- “ e decision has been made af- “ is decision has been reached alternatives via input from the clubs, “ e board hadn’t made any deci- end of Saturday, May 2, 2020. ter ongoing consultation with the with consideration to the health and however acknowledge the situation sion to alter the season starting date, e AFL made an announcement, o ce of federal and state ministers, welfare of all stakeholders and league continues to evolve and any decision as they hadn’t met to discuss it. also on Sunday a ernoon, to aban- Netball Victoria, Netball Australia, and club sustainability.” may be subject to change. “ at meeting was scheduled, and don its season until May 31, but AFL, AFLGM, PDFNL clubs and in e Murray Football Netball “ e Murray FNL, like many or- took place, on Friday night, whilst Railton said the PDFNL will review consideration of the ever changing League announced last Tuesday ganisations, is doing its best to make at that time, and even this morning its stance in mid April. Federal Government requirements. evening that it would delay the com- decisions that are in the best interests (Sunday) the board were planning “ ere are a number of leagues in “ e PDFNL advises all of its clubs mencement of its season until June 6. of all concerned.”

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