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Six unmasked sheep were refused access to public transport on at present,” Dr Allen said last week. He explained that if anyone is Monday morning and are pictured working out their next move identified as a close contact by NSW Health, they will contact you. after escaping lockdown. It is reported they were looking to You can get a COVID test at Walcha General Practice if: travel north, following a week of wet weather in Walcha, however their shepherd had not pre-arranged their border passes or their • you have been identified as a close contact by NSW Health masks! • you have been to a ‘case location’ or on transport at a time identified as being at risk. You can identify these places/times simply by They were not the only ones caught out on Monday following googling ‘current NSW COVID-19 locations’ implementation by NSW Health over the weekend that mask wearing is compulsory for everyone over the next two weeks who enters • you have symptoms, even if they are only very mild. Symptoms a building that is not a residential premise. This was implemented are: fever, tickly/sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath, new following an outbreak of the highly contagious Delta Strain of COVID tiredness, headache, sore muscles or joints, nausea/vomiting or in Sydney and surrounds. Reports from Walcha businesses were that diarrhoea many people were not adhering to the mask-wearing directive, and All you need to do is call and make an appointment if you need a test not checking in every time they entered. “We have had some angry and remember your mask. customers who said they had checked-in earlier in the day, however it is really important that you check-in every time you enter,” Kings Anyone who has been to Greater Sydney, Wollongong, Blue Pharmacy staff commented. Mountains or Central Coast since June 21 is being asked to stay at home for 14 days after you were in these areas. You are not being Our lost sheep could have accessed masks at IGA, Kings Pharmacy asked to get tested unless you are in one of the above categories. or Walcha Handmade, who all have supplies, unlike toilet rolls which have all sold out at IGA following panic buying in Walcha over the If you have been in close or casual contact with anyone who has weekend. “We stocked our shelves full on Saturday and it was all visited from these areas, you are not being asked to be tested. If you gone by Monday. Hopefully more masks and toilet rolls will arrive develop symptoms get tested. today,” Kim McKinnon from IGA commented. So please be more responsible than our escapee sheep and adhere Panic spread through Walcha on Thursday when reports spread to the rules in place, as business owners and staff are only following like wildfire around town that there was a positive case of COVID in directives from NSW Health for our safety. Businesses can be fined town. “I want to assure everyone that there have been no positive if they are not implementing the rules, so it’s time to Maa....sk up COVID tests in Walcha and no one has a COVID infection in Walcha Walcha! By SIMON NEWTON Well stay at home orders are now in place for the Greater Sydney, Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Wollongong areas until 9 July. Positive COVID cases are on the rise, 159 people are now confirmed OK EARTHMOVING cases with further expectations that this number will rise. For us, like the rest of NSW we need to abide by our restrictions with guest PH 6777 7430 FAX 6777 7448 limitations, the wearing of masks compulsory in all indoor non- • Earthworks • Road Construction • Erosion Work • residential settings and at organised outdoor events. We all need • Stick Raking • Dam building • to contribute in stopping the spread of COVID-19, even if there are no confirmed cases in our region. The restrictions affect everyone’s PETER O’KEEFE: 0429 944 821 JASON HOY: 0437 277 197 business in one way or another and the sooner we can get them lifted the better. Yes, the restrictions are very harsh on many people and their businesses throughout regional NSW, but it only takes one single person to do the wrong thing. A simple contact with a person travelling through or returning from a hot spot who is a positive carrier could spread it throughout our community before we even realise it is here. Argentina has resumed its beef export trade but under self-imposed restrictions. Argentina placed a self-imposed snap ban on beef exports a month ago to rein in domestic meat prices for their citizens. Global protein shortages saw beef export volumes from Argentina up close to 20% compared to the same period as last year. China accounted for the bulk of that increase which pushed their domestic prices up. They have now resumed their global beef trade but only at 50% on their 2020 volume which means China will need to source their red meat from another country such as the US. These global protein shortages have allowed Australian beef exporters to diversify our beef markets so we don’t end up in the situation again with China. The beef markets continue to break new ground with the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator reaching 935.5c/kg last Tuesday. Widespread rain and the prediction of a wet winter and spring has beef producers’ confidence on a high. Angus Feeder steer prices are now knocking on the $5/kg mark, while our grass fed kill markets are close to $8/ kg carcass weight. Once again quality breeding females are in high demand with PTIC cows making over $3000 and cows with calves at CONTRACT foot topped at $3500 a unit last week on AuctionsPlus. Bull selling season is upon us and the producers of this district are BOOM spoilt with choice. Over the next 12 weeks in excess of 200 bulls will go under the hammer and what better time has there been to trade SPRAYING in that old bull. The local studs really do an exceptional job breeding quality bulls with industry leading genetics to improve your breeding AVAILABLE herd so don’t hesitate to go and check them out. 720 cattle were yarded at the TRLX on Monday with heifers being the highlight of the sale. Angus weaner heifers topped at 616c/kg, weighed 270kg returning $1668. Charolais sired heifers, 470c/kg, 416kg returned $1957. The feeder steer market was strong, but prices eased which was quality related while the cow market continued its strong run topping at 324c/kg. One very heavy bullock weighing in at 1000kg made 280c/kg, returning a whopping $2800. 3300 lambs and only 400 sheep were yarded on Monday at the TRLX with restocking Dorper ewes topping the sale and selling to a sale top of $300. A large processor was noticeably absent due to a two- week shut down for maintenance and the lamb market was a tad softer, while the mutton market sold to dearer trends compared to the previous week. Heavy weight lambs topped at $231, sucker trade weights to $198 while XB ewes sold to $210 and merino wethers to $228. Online selling continues to build momentum, especially with COVID-19 lockdowns and the way society has progressed to the digital world of working from home. The team at Nutrien Boulton’s will hold their third online clearance sale on 30 July with numerous items already booked Contact Dave at Richardsons Walcha on and more entries are invited. 0427 012 400 or drop in to see the team.

Page 2 ... 30 June 2021 Bowls bronze to Dale finalist in ASC Awards Sarianne Andrews Representatives from Show Societies By A.J. Cross across Australia held Congratulations to Walcha Central their first ever virtual student Sarianne Andrews who was a conference recently member of the North West Secondary (due to COVID) School Lawn Bowls team that won which celebrated the a bronze medallion at the NSW success of the Show Championships in Sydney last week. movement and was Playing in the number two NW team, titled ‘Adapt, Sustain Sari and her three team mates won their and Grow’. Walcha first two matches against Sydney South Show secretary, Dale West 32 – 5 and South Coast 16 – 5 Webber logged on before going down to Sydney East 13 – from Armidale and 6 in their final pool match. found the speakers to The NW number one team rounded up be very informative with some good topics discussed. Sydney South West 29 – 1 and South These included recruiting volunteers, encouraging Coast 9 – 6 before losing a thriller 16 – younger people, tips on running a COVID-safe Show 15 to Sydney East in the last pool match. and success stories. North West finished second in Pool As a part of the conference, the Agricultural A and third overall in the ten team Societies Council (ASC) presented awards to competition to qualify for the semi finals honour volunteers and shows in the four categories Sarianne is all smiles with her Bronze Medallion of the tournament. of resilience, dedication, excellence and innovation. from the State Championships last week Walcha’s Dale Webber was a finalist in the dedication They were defeated 35 – 14 by eventual category. Dale has been our Show Secretary for winners Western, who won the finals 38 – three years now and has enjoyed learning about all 21 against Sydney West after SW downed Sydney East 27 – 26 in the other semi final. facets of the Show movement, commenting that she In the play-off for third and fourth positions, North West rose to the occasion rounding has met alot of people in her time as secretary. The up the team they lost their final pool game to, Sydney East, by the tune of 27 – 18 to eventual winner of this category was Ross Matheson clinch the bronze medallion. of Hawkesbury District Agricultural Association.

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3n Derby Street Walcha. Phone 6777 2044 • [email protected] ? Page 3 .. 30 June 2021 Wind farm debate I am greatly concerned over the debate/division which seems to have arisen in our wonderful community over the proposed wind farm developments in our district. Whether you are for or against wind or solar farms in the environment, particularly in your backyard, it is an unavoidable fact that the push for renewable energy is being driven by the fear of global warming with most blame being directed towards burning fossil fuel for the creation of electrical energy. Five out of nine letters to the editor in Sat. 26/6/21 NDL were against fossil fuel. Every time I read or hear on radio or TV people ranting against fossil fuels I feel like responding “Are you prepared to give up your smart phone, computer, air-conditioned heated and cooled homes and shops, your overseas plane flights or the single person car ride to school or work.” The answer is inevitably – no. Our current high standard of living is based on the consumption of energy. Therefore we need electrical power which has to be generated somewhere. Those pushing for HIGHLY POTENT, electric cars seem to forget the power has to be generated. NEXT GENERATION CHEMISTRY If we do not want to have wind turbines or solar panels we will need to build coal, gas or nuclear power stations which will also need masses 100% RAPID KNOCKDOWN of materials to build. No matter what type of generation is chosen it 4 WEEKS KILLING POWER costs materials and energy to build. Therefore would those disrupting our cohesive community by arguing against wind and/or solar, please USER FRIENDLY FORMULATION divert your energy towards those arguing against fossil fuel. Those against wind farms are no doubt enjoying electrical power delivered by thousands of miles of power lines, millions of posts and towers plus transformers, all of which used up considerable quantities 6 Aberbaldie Rd Walcha. Phone 6777 2588. www.wvs.com.au of energy and materials to build. *Terms and conditions apply Ironically the first electricity I enjoyed as a younger person was sourced from a wind driven generator. BULL SALE Don Murchie, Walcha Kanangara Gloucester Wind Farms in Walcha Shire I retreated to Walcha from an urban environment about 12 years ago, Friday 30th July 2021, 1pm leaving a development background behind and have since enjoyed the peace and tranquillity of being a grazier in this beautiful place. It saddens me greatly to be confronted with the prospect of having some PERFORMANCE RECORDED BULLS 500 wind turbines constructed in our district. I object to the approval of 80 these projects for the following reasons: 100 NSM HEIFERS • The economic viability of these turbines is questionable. • The visual impact of these massive structures will dwarf and deface 6 PTIC ELITE STUD HEIFERS both the natural and rural landscapes. • The proposed Winterbourne Wind Farm borders the western rim of The Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, where Wedge Tailed Eagles Pre-Sale Inspections soar. These iconic birds are unfortunately prone to being killed by the Friday 16th July at Kanangara, Kia-Ora turbine blades and high voltage power lines. • Of further concern is the environmental impact the huge concrete Private inspections by appointment at Kanangara foundations needed to support each tower may have on groundwater. from early July Damage to these reserves would be irreversible. • How will the small community of Walcha service an anticipated workforce of approximately 200-400 personnel plus their families. Traffic flow, shops, roads, water supply, sewage and waste facilities will surely be stretched beyond their limits. • When the developers have long gone, will it be the ratepayers who end up footing the bill of decommissioning these wind farms. I feel Walcha needs to decide whether it is to remain a rural community www.knowlalivestock.com.au or is it to embark on developmental speculation with the associated risks, including ruining a pristine landscape. ELDERS 02 6774 2600 Bob Brown won’t have them in his backyard – let’s not have them Allan Laurie 0455 821 394 in ours. Angus Laurie 0418 587 643 Ian McDonald

Page 4 ... 30 June 2021 Exploration report from Nowendoc Minerals

Nowendoc Minerals was planning to hold a Community Meeting at At Yarras there are massive outcrops of serpentinite, ultramafic rocks Nowendoc Memorial Hall in July in order to report on exploration and mafic rocks (dark dolerite and gabbro). This belt runs in the NW to results. However, because of the Covid19 outbreak, the meeting has SE direction and it has a surface area of 80 square km. We found that been cancelled. Instead of the meeting, Paul Smith has sent a report representative rocks have elevated levels of iron, titanium, vanadate, for the community: and scandium. In comparison to serpentinite, the mafic-ultramafic Nowendoc Minerals’ exploration licences have been renewed for rocks can have somewhat elevated levels of sulphides (1 – 2 %) and four years and the areas have been reduced by 50% (in line with copper (600-900 grams per ton). Also, we found critical minerals in Departmental guidelines). The exploration in 2020 identified good these rocks which is a very significant find because it indicates that prospects at Curricabark, Nowendoc and Yarras. the geology is consistent with a sill-dyke complexes with metals that were emplaced by mantle-derived mafic-ultramafic intrusions. At Curricabark we found malachite in some rock samples with elevated copper (up to 385 ppm) plus anomalous gold (up to 0.202 grams per Critical minerals have been identified by governments worldwide ton). The Peel Manning Fault system in this particular region curves as being extremely important for the revolutionary shift from fossil from a south-west direction to a north-east direction. This “bending” fuels to renewable energy and the consequent need for rechargeable would have to been due to significant geological forces that would batteries, mobile devices, electric vehicles, windmills and other have created stresses in dilation zones and compression zones. The products. literature indicates that such forces can result is large intrusions of If we are successful in the second term of the project (2021-2025), liquid rock which produce gold and copper mineralisation. it opens the way for direct involvement of local communities and At Nowendoc the exploration found elevated levels of pathfinder indigenous peoples. It could generate new industries, well-paid metals (such as silver, arsenic, cobalt, antimony, tungsten, and interesting jobs and increased wealth for the region. In particular, molybdenum). The geology is characteristic of a submarine volcanic if we discover ore with sufficient critical minerals, the region could island arc system that was thrust upwards. When we combine the be in a unique position to benefit from the manufacture of advanced results of fieldwork with geophysical imagery, we reason that there products for the forthcoming technology revolution. (The project’s could be a large system undercover that needs to be explored. website is: nowendocminerals.com.au) Amendment The article that appeared in The Advocate last week regarding a grant for new refrigerators for the Apsley Hotel has an amendment. The Hotel owners did receive approval for the Uplift Energy program to replace refrigerators however they will not be proceeding given they have sold the hotel which deems the grant null and void. WIN The Ultimate Yard Care Pack Valued at over $20,000

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Recent rain and snow events have certainly improved the soil moisture profile within the district. At this point, spring is looking to be one of the best on record. If the frosts are not too late coming out of winter, then flowering trees should have a wonderful display. As this is the time of PKF Chartered Accountants offer clients year to plant bare rooted trees why not consider a beautiful flowering access to full suite of professional services including: specimen tree. We are very spoilt with such an array to choose from. Here is a sample of what is on offer this winter. Judas trees such as • Accounting and financial reporting the weeping ‘Covey’ lavender twist has white flowers which turn to shades of pink as it ages, “Forest • Taxation Services Pansy” with its pretty pink flowers • Business Support followed with burgundy leaves or maybe the ‘Roethgold’ Chain • Superannuation of Hearts with its dense golden foliage and distinctive large, heart • Cash flow projections shaped leaves which would be • GST support and advice perfect for smaller sized gardens. Crab-apple trees are fabulous in • Bookkeeping and record systems spring with an array of colours and blossom types. Pale pink and white double flowered Malus Ioensis • Audit and assurance ‘Plena’ are a late season variety, Malus ‘Shotizam’ Showtime has • Strategic alliances beautiful pink flowers, purple/bronze leaves which turn bronzy red in autumn. The Prunus group of spring flowering trees include almonds, apricots, cherries, peaches and plums. Weeping winter flowering apricot, Prunus mume ‘Pink Flowering Apricot’ is certainly a wonderful www.pkf.com.au addition to the garden when there is little else flowering in winter. It is an ornamental tree and does not bear any fruit. Leaves turn yellow to orange 12n Derby Street in autumn. An under planting of early flowering daffodils will create an area of joy in the depths of winter. If you can, plant it so it can be seen Walcha NSW 2354 from inside your home so it can be fully appreciated in the bleak wintry Phone: 6777-2377 weather. Prunus serrulate ‘Ukon’, the green flowering cherry, puts on a magnificent display in spring. The double green flowers turn pink as they age. They have beautiful autumn leaves of orange and red. Ensure you have prepared your planting site well in advance with either compost or old manure turned into the soil. Mulch should be extended out to the drip line of the tree. Do not fertilise newly planted trees till they are in full leaf. This is a good time to wander around your garden and have a look at the structure of your garden. Just because its winter does not mean SILAGE your garden cannot look interesting. Maybe try some colour using paint, garden art, interesting hedging or various variegated or golden toned AT WALCHA trees and plants to brighten it up. Red dogwood, Cornus sericea, could be mass planted or as a low hedge. Create an interesting evergreen hedge by planting different plants with colour and texture. Hedges do not necessarily have to be in straight lines. Planting with a curve or right angles can add plenty of interest. Think outside the box with your ideas. Over The possibilities are endless. Weeping mulberries add summer interest but it is their winter appeal with the basket weave canopy that really shows them off. Conifers are outstanding plants for colour and interest in a winter garden. There are so many varieties to choose from different 1000 Bales textures, forms (mounding, prostrate) and heights that will enhance any winter garden. Tortured filbert is an unusual plant in winter with its catkins style flowers in early spring before their leaves appear. The veggie patch should be starting to produce a winter crop of cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, kale, broccolini and brussel sprouts. July /bale 200 Rye ...... $80 is the month to plant out onions. As the saying goes ‘Plant on the shortest 600 Fescue...... $80/bale day, harvest on the longest day’. Dig your trench about 5cm deep. Lay the onions down along the side of the trench 5cm apart. This may seem 200 Clover/Fescue/Lucerne $70/bale close but as they grow you can harvest every second one and leave the (Dead Scotch Thistle) others to grow larger. Cover the roots with loose soil and water them in. The seedlings will eventually stand up on their own. Please note: Walcha Garden Club meeting this Friday 2 July, has been Freight can be arranged postponed due to current COVID-19 restrictions. Enquiries Di Bazeley 0403 464 865 or Diana Lisle 0429 799 083. Peter 0427 013 133 Gardeners Lament 6777 6534 (evenings) The love of gardening is a seed that once sown never dies– Gertrude Jekyll

Page 6... 30 June 2021 Walcha hosts National Pit Game Show The Australian Pit Game Club staged their 40th Anniversary Show at the Walcha Showground on Saturday, which was hosted by the Walcha Poultry Club. The Australian Pit Game Club, was established in 1981 by a group of enthusiasts dedicated to the breeding and exhibition of the Australian Pit Game Fowl. Club President and Secretary Ted Vaughn and Tim Johns were very pleased with the presentation and success of the Show. The Australian Pit Game fowl was once very popular as a fighting fowl in the pits, hence the name Pit Game. However, now it is a very popular Show fowl in both the bantam and large fowl classes. Show Secretary Lance Partridge received just over 500 entries, although two Queensland exhibitors and another from Tasmania chose not to come because of COVID restrictions. “With over 450 entries we still managed a record field of Pit Games, with our two judges commenting on the high standard of the fowls,” Lance Partridge said. Allan Bailey won Bird of the Show. Local exhibitors Chris Lenon and Above: Stuart Wellings, Andrew Blake and Peter Artuso awaiting Andrew Blake, Chris Blake, Stuart Wellings and Lance Partridge entered their results. Below: Anne and Chris Lenon keep the kitchen running. over 80 birds between them, with Chris Lenon and Andrew Blake receiving gold medallions for Class breed champions. The Walcha Poultry Club are still preparing for their annual Show which will be held at the Walcha Showground on Sunday 11 July depending on COVID restrictions. “If the Show does go ahead we expect to receive around 600 entries,” Lance said.

Pictured left is an example of the Australian Pit Game Fowl.

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Page 8 ... 30 June 2021 First stop for biosecurity information A new national website has Bowls been launched as a hub for Pairs Semi Final: G Bird and S Goodwin defeated N & B Goodwin 22 – 21. biosecurity information and is a quick and easy way for the Fred Cameron and Kyle Goodwin travelled to Uralla to compete in the District President public to find answers to their reserve pairs where they won two games Saturday, 26-11 and 27-3, and the final on biosecurity questions. Sunday morning 26 – 13. They now travel to South Tamworth this weekend to compete in the Zone section of the pairs. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management Draw for this weekend: B Grade singles final A Goodwin v T Asmus, marker G Clare. David Littleproud said the website would help everyone Ladies Bowls better understand their role in keeping Australia safe from Due to COVID regulations all bowls, including social, will not run for two weeks. pests and disease. Ladies Three Bowls Pairs have been deferred for a couple of weeks. The draw and date “Australia’s biosecurity system is vital for safeguarding our primary for when they will be played will be published in the Advocate. industries and environment, but public information has been scattered,” Minister Littleproud said. “This new website brings together resources from the Australian, At the 19th state and territory governments, industries and non-government Last Sunday club treasurer Margaret Davidson provided the prize for a stableford round, agencies. This site will continue to evolve and grow to support where Guy Lord ran out the winner after he accumulated 37 points. Sweepstakes prizes people’s biosecurity information needs. went to Lee Fletcher, Brian Lynch, Pauline Carter and Mark Hogan all on 33 points while “Whether you’re an individual or a business, the website links you to Angus Warden 32 and Bill Heazlett 31 also collected a ball each. Sharpest shooters at everything you need to know about your biosecurity responsibilities. the pins were Mark Hogan (3) and Lee Fletcher (15). “If you’re travelling around Australia, shopping online, or even if you Last Saturday Pauline Carter produced the best score to win the ladies division of the just like heading out bush – you have a role to play in looking after weekly nine hole competition after she racked up 18 points to edge out runner-up Ruth Australia’s biosecurity. And if you think you’ve spotted a biosecurity Fletcher, while a three-way countback was required to determine the winner of the men’s risk, this website will tell you what you can do about it. section before Brian Lynch was declared the winner after he, Lee Fletcher and Allan Laurie compiled 15 points each. “We can all do our part to support Australia’s biosecurity system. “By better understanding the roles we all play, we can work together to Out at Manilla the most successful of the nine Walcha representatives was Simeon Cross keep our country free of pests and diseases.” who teamed up with Armidale champion Tim Murray to finish runners-up in the scratch section of the open. Club president Allan Green and Captain Willy Brennan were one off To find out more visit . www.biosecurity.gov.au the pace on the final nine holes. Here at home there is a three person Ambrose on offer for prizes supplied by Simeon Cross, Fred Henry and David Dunn.

5th ON PROPERTY BULL SALE 1pm Wed 7th July 2021 50 BULLS Private Inspections Available 5TH ON PROPERTY BULL SALE Lot 3 50 BULLS SIRES include Millah Murrah Nectar, Millah Murrah Laker, S Powerpoint, GAR Drive and Cherylton Klooney 1PM WEDNESDAY Sandown’ 13763 New England Hwy TH Timbumburi 7 JULY 2021 Private inspection available Chris Paterson 0428 297 227 Jye Paterson 0499 670 392 Luke Scicluna 0428 421 828

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SIRES include Millah Murrah Nectar, Millah Murrah Laker, S Powerpoint, GAR Drive and Cherylton Klooney Chris Paterson Jye Paterson 0428 297 227 0499 670 392 AW7137475 Sandown’ 13763 New England Hwy Timbumburi In Memoriam Public Notices cont. Rental Wanted In loving memory of the late Commonwealth Bank Single person looking for a place to rent in Gordon Wilfred HAWKINS Guessing Competition Walcha. Please call Yuna on 0435 230 340. 30.6.44 to 3.7.20 1st and 3rd prize to Cameron Harrison and Those we love don’t go away, they walk 2nd and 4th was won by Vicki Lloyd. In total beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but $115 was raised for The Clown Doctors. Meetings always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear. Walcha Ex Services Club – Special General Love from Fay, Leonie,Trevor & their families, Meeting 18 July at 11.00 am to decide and grandchildren and great grandchildren. DR GENEVIEVE FREER vote on the tender process. WALCHA SURGERY PRACTICE Woolbrook Stampede AGM Friday 9 July Positions Vacant Flu Vaccine Available 7:30pm at Walcha Road Hotel. All welcome.

NEW ENGLAND ACCOUNTING Phone 6777 2068 Walcha Farmers Market AGM Tuesday 6 July Casual on call bookkeeper/receptionist. 0429 668 583 at Commercial Hotel, 6pm. New members Send application detailing accounting encouraged to attend. Phone 0400 389 573 experience together with resume to New or email [email protected] for England Accounting PO Box 136 Walcha 2354 more info. or email [email protected] For Sale The Walcha Australia Day Committee will be Senior Farm Hand GOOD QUALITY FIREWOOD holding its Annual General Meeting on Monday Split and delivered. 0427 331 556. The Fogarty family are looking for a Senior 5 July 2021 at 7.30pm at Walcha Council Farmhand to join their team. Chambers. Positions will be declared vacant Round extension table and six chairs. and nominations for President and Secretary Duties include: Cattle work – stock Excellent condition. Phone: 0488 494 834 movement, fencing, welding, water will be elected. The Walcha community are invited to attend. Please contact Aurora Reilly infrastructure, maintenance and operation $770. Phone New 3000 slimline water tank President for any enquiries 6777 2713 or of farm machinery and equipment, focus on Warwick Hogan on 0413 332 954 regenerative agriculture. 0400 458 438. Requirements: Must be able to work individually and in a team, previous farming experience or completed trade is desirable, reliable and strong work ethic. This package will be negotiated with successful applicants depending on skill level. Must include current references. Please contact Kristy-Lee Oversby on 0488695278 and send resume to [email protected] Public Notices Adoption of Cottan-Bimbang National Park, Cottan-Bimbang State Conservation Area and The WALCHA GENERAL PRACTICE Cells State Conservation Area Plan of Management Starting Pfizer vaccinations 12 July 2021 for 18 – 60 years. Book Now 6777 4293. The NSW Minister for Energy and Environment has recently adopted the plan of The offices of New England Accounting will management for Cottan-Bimbang National Park, Cottan-Bimbang State Conservation be closed from Monday 28 June to Friday Area and The Cells State Conservation Area under the National Parks and Wildlife 2 July (inclusive). Act 1974. The parks are located between Wauchope and Walcha in the hinterland of the NSW Expressions of interest North Coast. The parks cover 35,492 hectares and are in the administrative areas of the Carbon Credit Farming Info Session Birpai and Purfleet-Taree local Aboriginal land councils. Lorraine Gordon – basics about increasing soil carbon and set up to trade. The parks contain a wilderness landscape with high conservation values, protect Rachel Lawrence – general info about how Aboriginal cultural heritage and are home to a section of the original convict-built road carbon gets in and out of land and relevance linking Port Macquarie and Walcha. Other important natural values include Mount of carbon to farm productivity. Seaview Wilderness Area, 33 threatened animal species and six threatened plant species. Opportunity for Q&A. Proposed date 20th The new plan will protect these significant values while improving existing recreational August 2021 in Walcha. Please contact: [email protected] opportunities, including four-wheel driving, cycling and bushwalking. The plan will or phone 0408 993 455 to register your provide for continued and enhanced visitor opportunities in remote areas, and interest by 2 July 2021. improved protection of the significant natural values, including extensive areas of

old-growth forest and rainforest. BLZ_LP2586 Walcha Garden Club would like to remind the Walcha community that a defibrillator is The adopted plan is available at: environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/parks-reserves-and- available for use for events within the district. Please contact Walcha MPS (ph: 6777 4200) protected-areas/park-management/parks-plans-of-management during business hours to book and collect. Page 10 ... 30 June 2021 Nick Moore Serving the Dry & Seasoned Firewood PLUMBING & New England EXCAVATION SERVICES • Box wood ALSO SELLING Highly qualified and • Iron Bark experienced plumber FIRE WOOD • Blue Gum All aspects of Plumbing • Stringy Bark and Gas Fitting Shearing – Crutching • Split or log form Wood heater installation Rural labour hire • Strainer posts Roofing and Guttering Gold Licence No 59555C Professional Team For pick-up or delivery Nick 0418 691 306 TETE PETUHA – Walcha [email protected] 0455 811 547 6777 1280 Phone Damian 0418 452 333 Katy 0422 034 660 [email protected] STORAGE CENTRE WALCHA CHIROPRACTOR SELF STORAGE NORTH STREET – WALCHA 20’ Containers available for rent $30 pw + GST K Samantha Goor Secure Undercover parking for cars, Various sized sheds vans etc $10 pw +GST B.Sc. Anatomy (NSW) M Chiroprac (Macq) ANGUS 0427 787 332 Tuesday & Friday from 9.00am security fenced 6778 7334 6777 1340 67773899 0428 653 307

Tree lopping Tree removal Scott Kermode Truck & chipper 0427 100 889 Bobcat Post hole digger Delivering Trencher Woolshed cleaning Tamworth – Walcha TREETOPservices PATRICK STACE – WALCHA Stockyard cleaning Mob. 0428 780 077 Ph. 6778 0595 0429 608 409 [email protected]

SPLITZAIR WALCHA ELECTRICIAN AGW • AIR CONDITIONING & ELECTRICAL Ian & Cherryl Cameron • Domestic & Commercial • Installations • Repairs RURAL CONTRACTING • Split system specialists • Household wiring • Quality installations GPS Equipped boom spraying 6777 1190 Lic. 46478C Andrew Wauch 0427 549 748 Dave 0438 007 275 Lic. 182154c

ENGINEERING DISCLAIMER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are submitted on John Wall the condition that The Walcha Telecottage as the • Stock floats • Feeders • Sheep & cattle publisher of The Apsley Advocate may edit and has yards • Steel framed sheds & mobile welding the right to, and license third parties to reproduce in electronic form and communicate these letters. 6778 0588 • 0428 778 087 The Apsley Advocate is printed by The Walcha Did you know we can Telecottage, PO Box 116 Walcha NSW 2354. Phone 6777 1111 Fax 6777 1112. The Walcha design and arrange Technology Co Operative Limited, the Editor and printing of: Staff of this Newspaper have published any article here-in in good faith and bear no responsibility in • Invoice books respect to the accuracy of the information contained ANGLICAN • Stickers in such article. Any person or persons publishing SUNDAY 9:30am Family Service. • Magnets material in this Newspaper do so in the knowledge PRESBYTERIAN • Notepads that they shall personally accept any responsibility SUNDAY Service 9:30am • Banners for the accuracy and other correctness of such • Self Inking Stamps articles and also accept full responsibility for the You’re welcome to come and join us. legal consequences if it be found that the article Youth Group for school years 5 – 11. Call today to find out more! contains any inaccuracies in the contents of any Contact Graham Barnes on 6777 2539 such articles. for more details. DEADLINE MONDAY 4.30PM. Editor: Anthea Macpherson. Advertising and CATHOLIC MASS P 02 6777 1111 [email protected] Sport: Rosalie Gibson, Megan Scrivener and Sue 10:00am with conditions. Jackson. walchatelecottage.com.au

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JULY Club membership Thursday 1 due for renewal from A FULL RANGE OF AFFORDABLE TRANSPORT & EARTHMOVING 9.30am-10am – Ladies Bowls (new time) 1st July 2021. WATER CARTING 1.00pm – Social Bowls Dam construction/maintenance, stick raking, road building, Friday 2 site prep, pipe laying and all timber work. 2.00pm – BINGO Check out our website for the full range of machinery, 6.00pm – Bistro members attachments and services available Baked Bassa Meatballs and Spaghetti draw French Cream Chicken Cobs Regular menu plus delicious desserts $450 7.00pm – FREE BINGO 8.00pm – Meat and Veg Raffles followed by Members Draw All members must Saturday 3 adhere to current DELIVERING 6.00pm – Bistro open Covid restrictions. SPLIT FIREWOOD ORGANIC, LOW SMOKE, HIGH HEAT. Sunday 4 BASED ON 2020/2021 12pm – Bistro open MEMBERSHIP CARD Beat the climate change, order now NSW permit No. LTPS/11/08895 (conditions apply) 1.00pm – Meat & Veg Raffles NSW permit No. LTPS/11/11968 (conditions apply) Earthmoving and Heavy Haulage Transport Monday to Wednesday 4.00pm to close Do you live in Walcha Shire? Jason 0427 490 487 Thursday 12 midday to close If so you MUST be a member Friday 2.00pm to close to enter the Club. 02 6777 2024 [email protected] Saturday and Sunday 11am to close Social Membership ...... $15 www.marchantbros.com.au Phone 6777 2077 Full Membership ...... $105

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