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Number 52 21 April 2021 Peacekeepers’ Bench handover

RSL Peacekeepers Bench Handover: Tim Thistleton, Richard Harrowell, Garry Pieper. A handsome bench, to commemorate Australia’s Peacekeepers, Garry Pieper and Ron Bateman, in accepting the bench finely crafted from local native timbers by the Braidwood Men’s on behalf of the Sub branch thanked the Men’s Shed Shed, was formally handed over to the local RSL Sub branch in for their generous donation of their labour and the the RSL Precinct in Ryrie Park on Sunday 4th April. timber and the deep appreciation of the Sub branch The bench has the emblems of all three services embedded in for the support. the timber with inscribed plaques to Honour our Peace Keepers Richard Harrowell, a centenarian soldier from WW2 and encourage travellers to Rest and Reflect. service in New , was presented with his RSL Noel Shepherd, on behalf of the Men’s Shed, presented the Membership Badge and Card to much applause from bench to the Sub branch. It was accepted by three members, all the small gathering of invited guests. veterans - Richard Harrowell, Garry Pieper and Tim Thistleton Iit is intended to dedicate the bench next month on representative of those who served in World War 2, Vietnam 2nd May at 1100. and subsequent operations, including the Peace Keepers. Photo & Story: Terry Roach News for Braidwood & the district Bugle Letters Page 2 21 April 2021

Anzac Day – a chance to reflect, Citizens, Guard your precious parks! give thanks and connect I suppose we just take our local town parks for granted. They're always there should we choose to stroll, play, sit With Anzac Day comes an opportunity to reflect, give thanks and chat, cycle, celebrate or simply rest in the shade. And and connect. Occasions like this prompt us to make that time we just expect that our council will keep them maintained in our busy lives. for our pleasure. Leading up to Anzac Day this year the wider community has These replenishing green spaces were for generations received an insight into the deep challenges our veterans and often classified as "Crown Reserves" and that meant many their families must rise to as a result of their service to our were managed by local people as trustees or, in some country. cases, by statutory committees (s355) on behalf of the I recently met with Eden-Monaro veterans on the lawns in citizens and state. The job of a trustee manager is to be front of Parliament House. trusted to look after something on behalf of others. And For too long we have been aware that the suicide rate among most of them, like most of us, believed they looked after our veterans is nearly twice that of the general population. I welcome news that a Royal Commission will now look at the these parks in perpetuity, ie., so they would be there many issues that play into this tragic statistic. We need to forever. brace ourselves for what we will learn and galvanise our But the current NSW government at about the time of the resolve to do better. council amalgamations changed the law - well a few laws. MPs on both sides of politics have added and shared their These changes mean - certainly here in Queanbeyan own experiences, and it’s been my privileged to sit in the Palerang - that the Council is the trustee; no more citizen chamber and bear witness to this testimony. trustees or local management committees. My colleague the Member for Solomon, Luke Gosling, a Accordingly, now our parks are supposed to be classified veteran himself, drew on the words of Russ Swan, a Vietnam as "community land" and there should be a management veteran from Darwin. plan for that land publicly available. While classified as “Consider this,” Russ asks. "community land" Council has no power to sell it. “You sign up to serve your country, and as a result, However, to their horror the citizens of Bungendore have afterwards, you’re so disillusioned you’d rather die than live learnt that their town park – the only one above the flood and enjoy being a grandfather or a grandmother.” zone - is to be sold! The Council is about to sign a deal to Simply heartbreaking words; feelings that are reflected by sell off a large part of their precious park, their oasis in local veterans. town, surrounded by the heritage precinct, the footie field, This Anzac Day, as always let us acknowledge all those who the war memorial, and even containing, it is understood, have served and continue to serve in our Defence forces – an unmarked grave. The community-built pool is to be but with a special focus, let’s remember the women and men who have suffered the despair that Russ points to – and the demolished and other community facilities affected. A people they leave behind. stake in the heart of Bungendore. To the veterans still living with that sadness. So far no-one has been able to retrieve the Council's Please know that you are loved and needed. Please reach requisite management plan for the land. Today I was out and get the support that is rightfully yours. advised that no such management plan exists. Is that Mental health and wellbeing support for current and ex- lawful? serving Australian Defence Force personnel and their families Locals have been able to establish that millions of dollars is available via 'Open Arms’ - 24 hour counselling on 1800 are being exchanged for the land - no definite number of 011 046. dollars as this transaction is deemed "commercial in More than that, the simple act of coming together as a confidence"; an outrageous concept when we are dealing community and showing your support with your time and with public land being sold by one public instrument of presence has real potential to help a veteran who might be government to another! This process has been happily struggling at this time. lauded and facilitated by our local member, John Barilaro. Services are planned from Queanbeyan to Majors Creek, to The purpose for the sale is largely irrelevant. The problem Eden, Cooma, Tumut, Yass and Braidwood. I’ll be doing my is the legal - and moral - capacity for such a sale to go best to get to as many as I can and I encourage you to join ahead in the first place. your local commemorations. As to the purpose: if the park is to be sold in order to build Your smile and words of thanks will mean so much. a high school, how many other communities have had to Kristy McBain pay for their entitlement to a high school with the trade-off Member for Eden Monaro of their town park? If Bungendore is entitled to a high school then the Department of Education should proceed to seek an adequate greenfield site in the usual way. The community understands that the “park” site was initially rejected by the Department. It’s hard not to read the local member’s actions as opportunistic promises for a high school on the cheap to be delivered by the 2023 state election – who cares about the community losing its park! The amalgamated council, sitting off in the distance from its satellite villages, dances to the local member’s tune. So dear citizens, what's next? Ryrie Park in Braidwood? Belmore Park in Goulburn? Hyde Park in Sydney? Keep your eyes open! Trustees no more! Susan Doran Braidwood News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 3 21 April 2021 ANZAC Day arrangements Anzac Day Commemorative Events will be held this year in Braidwood. The Dawn Service will be held in the RSL Precinct in Ryrie Park adjacent to the War Memorial at 0600. The Commemorative March led by the Light Horse and KAPYONG Company from RMC Duntroon will occur this year, assembling in Wallace Street adjacent to D&S Motors/Lolly Shop at 1030 and stepping off at 1045. Traffic Diversions will be in place. The public observing the parade are asked to observe COVID social distancing protocols and those participating in the March will be requested to add their names to lists for each contingent. Araluen March from the Old Post Office to the War Memorial March begins at 9am Captains Flat Braidwood RSL Sub Branch changes March from Miner’s Memorial to War Memorial Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Garry and Helen PEIPER, Garry Photo : Jennie Marston Service 9.30-11.30am and Hellen are now the Secretary and Assistant Secretary of Majors Creek the Braidwood RSL Sub-Branch as Chris Nelson is due to move Plans for our usual ANZAC day commemoration have North. Garry is a Vietnam Veteran having served in 6 Battalion now been finalised. Some of the important changes Royal Australian Regiment as an Infantry Soldier. we have had to make to comply with covid public Congratulations to incoming President, Mr. Terry ROACH, health orders include the mandatory covid Commodore RAN rtd. And Mr Ron BATEMAN RAN Rtd. registration of our ANZAC day which basically means Treasurer. Thankyou to Lt Colonel Ted YOUNGER on his many that we need everyone attending to register using a years as President of the Sub-Branch. Ted is now retired and QR code or simply filling out their name and phone living in Canberra. Ted steered the Sub-Branch through some number on paper attached to a clip board. The code hard years. and clip boards will be available at the two gates as you enter the grounds of St Stephens. The day is programmed to commence with Assemble at 8 AM March at 8.15 AM ( if you want to march in honour of a relative veteran or if you feel you would like to march for whatever reason feel free to do so). 8.30 AM service commences in the grounds of St Stephens. Our guest speaker this year is Air Vice Marshall Chris Deeble AO CSC. Part of the service will include a focus on horses and dogs in war with presentations by speakers and also the performance of the Adam Brand song The ANZAC. Wreath laying by anyone attending is welcomed. As per usual coffee, tea, water, juice and refreshments including ANZAC biscuits will be provided to all after the conclusion of the service.

Braidwood Community Bank News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 4 21 April 2021 Sending perishable food products ClubGRANTS applications close on May 21st Due to the complex food safety and regulatory ClubGRANTS is one of Australia’s largest grant programs, requirements differing across states and territories, providing more than $100 million in cash each year to a Australia Post will discontinue the carriage of certain variety of worthy causes across NSW. foods destined for consumption across the delivery Charities, sporting organisations and not-for-profit network from 30 June 2021. community groups are among tens-of-thousands of worthy We understand the impact of this decision on many producers and we are currently working with our causes funded through the program each year. customers and industry regulators to determine a path Applications close on May 21st The Grants range from forward. This includes meeting with food safety $5000 to $40,000. regulators and health authorities to discuss the Applying for ClubGRANTS funding is quick and easy. Many regulations imposed on Australia Post. organisations that do so have limited resources and cannot The carriage of perishable food requirements differ by afford to spend time and money on unnecessary red-tape state and include complex requirements on vehicle and bureaucracy. ClubGRANTS Online recognises this - all type, site and vehicle registration, licence maintenance, funding is processed locally and community groups can staff training and audit requirements. contact their local clubs easily and at any time for An Australia Post spokesperson said “Due to the information and advice. ClubGRANTS Online is also complex food safety and regulatory requirements flexible, allowing clubs to provide support quickly, differing across states and territories, Australia Post efficiently, and often as soon as a need emerges. will discontinue the carriage of certain foods destined Eligibility criteria for consumption across the delivery network from 30 To be eligible to apply, you must be a not-for-profit June 2021. We understand the impact of this decision on many organisation and provide the following project and/or producers and we are currently working with our services: customers and industry regulators to determine a path community welfare or social services, forward. This includes meeting with food safety community development, regulators and health authorities to discuss the community health services or employment assistance regulations imposed on Australia Post. activities. The carriage of perishable food requirements differ by You are also eligible if you or your organisation is involved state and include complex requirements on vehicle in community or professional sport. type, site and vehicle registration, licence maintenance, Check the application steps to determine if you can apply staff training and audit requirements.” via ClubGRANTS Online. Background Category 1 - You are considered eligible for Category 1 Perishable foods that Australia Post will no longer funding if your project falls under specific community carry include items such as meats and seafood, welfare and social services, community development, dairy, eggs, frozen meals, fresh meal kits, smallgoods and fruit and vegetables. health services and employment assistance activities, and Australia Post will continue to carry items identified other projects aimed at improving the living standards of as Category 2, such as chocolate, however we low income and disadvantaged people. recommend customers package their goods Category 2 - Funding for general community development appropriately, considering potential change in and support activities, such as junior sport/grassroots sport weather conditions while in transit. or veteran welfare activities. Customers with any queries or concerns regarding this Category 3 - Funding is available to support projects that change are encouraged to contact Australia Post at assist communities with essential infrastructure and [email protected] disaster readiness. Bill Waterhouse with Gorgeous. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 5 21 April 2021 Celebrating all things trees in Braidwood in May

As part of the program for Canberra tree week (1-9 May ), a You can also take a moment to meander through Queanbeyan series of tree tours are taking place. Park and appreciate the Autumn sunlight and learn a little about In Braidwood join Mary Appleby, Council's Biodiversity Project our heritage trees. Officer, and local expert on Briadwood's flora and fauna to Or head to the Royalla Common Elm grove at 317 Royalla Drive. discover many fine trees that contribute to the town’s heritage Take a Wander of Wonder and feel the temperature drop as you status. $5 per person. 9.30-11.30am Friday 7 May, meet at the step into the sheltering arms of this living cathedral, a remnant Ryrie Park Rotunda. Book through feature of the original property. For more see [email protected] http://www.cityservices.act.gov.au/.../canberra-tree-week May Day Tree Planting Saturday 1st May 2021 From 9.30 am onwards, Braidwood Common, off Bombay Rd. By Annie Duke After a really successful first planting event in October last year, we are now ready to do the final planting of casuarinas, bursaria and tea-tree on the Braidwood Common. This project is being organised by the Braidwood Urban Landcare Group (BULG) and Commonwood Farm Inc. and with funding support provided by the Australian Government's Communities Environment Program. I am thrilled to report that the October plantings are not just surviving after recent floods, but are thriving. The next planting site is also on the Braidwood Common, but slightly upstream and we are planting another 140 advanced casuarina trees alongside Gillamatong Creek to help stabalise the floodplain and to provide feed and habitat for Glossy Black Cockatoos and other birds. We will also plant 100 shrubs along the creek. Please see the attached poster for more information and join us for a great day working together to improve and heal our landscape. Bring a picnic and make it a family day out. I recommend wearing thick pants (for possible thistles and other prickle protection) and gumboots. Work gloves, sun hats too! We will have food, water and sunscreen available. What better way to spend May Day than by helping to plant a future riparian forest. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 6 21 April 2021 Braidwood Community Association ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2021 PRESIDENT’S REPORT Founded in 2018, the Braidwood Community Association is We had no residents’ association to provide a voice to Council driven by committed members of the Braidwood community to on community matters. In addition, while the Braidwood district ensure that the voice of Braidwood and District residents is has a wonderful tradition of community volunteering, there was heard, and that community work is coordinated to support a perceived need for an organisation to provide a networking Braidwood to thrive. and supporting role between our many community-based Over a very short time, during which our community has faced organisations. serious challenges from drought, bushfires and floods, as well At that first meeting, a working group was created to ‘further as the Covid 19 pandemic, the Braidwood Community investigate ways to achieve the formation of a Braidwood Association has grown as an organisation dedicated to Community Association, including the aims, structure and supporting community projects, while establishing important financing of the proposed Association’. A representative group links to improve community co-operation and representation. of volunteers, chaired by David Anthony, met over the next two Our achievements include a wonderful new playground, months to work through many issues before coming up with a improvements to town pathways, fundraising for our future final proposal for our aims and objectives, membership skate park, community representation across a range of local requirements, and in particular, our decision-making processes. bodies and fundraising for our local Rural Fire Service Brigades The working group created the guiding principles and objectives at time when community support was critical. Strong links with which are now central to the way we work. our Local Government have been established and developed On July 25th 2018, an open meeting was held to discuss the and we have truly become a voice for the community. report from the working group.After much discussion the Looking to the future, the Braidwood Community Association decision was made to accept two proposed motions. will focus on further improvements to community infrastructure Motion 1 and concerns including the water supply, recreational facilities, The meeting agrees to form a Braidwood Community pathways in and around the town, strategic planning and Association along the lines recommended by the working housing affordability. We welcome new members who wish to group’s report. support these and other projects. If adopted, Motion 2 The considerable achievements of the Braidwood Community A further public meeting be held on Wednesday 29 August to Association since 2018 are a testament to the commitment, elect a committee to the Braidwood Community Association generosity and passion of many local community members. We and commence discussion on ideas and issues. will continue to support each other and promote community- On August 29th 2018, the Inaugural Meeting of the BCA was oriented development of our beautiful town and local area. held. A Committee was elected and we were underway! Background I’d like to acknowledge and thank the Working Group who Almost exactly 3 years ago, on May 17th 2018, a meeting was provided valuable advice throughout that critical formation held in this room to discuss the formation of a Braidwood period. Their final report was a tribute to the skills and Community Association. I placed a post on Facebook proposing dedication of all involved. The twin ideas of consensus this meeting, and was very surprised when about 70 people decision-making, and Asset-Based Community Development turned up. Several people offered valuable assistance to plan developed by the group have guided us since then. Our key that first meeting. In particular, John Tuckwell, Paul Cockram assets are the many skills of our active members and our and Morna Winter-Irving were extremely generous with advice success so far is the result of working together and using those and support in preparing for that meeting. skills for the good of the community. The need for a Braidwood Community Association became On December 10th 2019, the BCA was officially registered as increasingly clear from 2016, when the former Palerang Council an incorporated association in New South Wales, under the was amalgamated into a much larger regional council, Associations Incorporation Act 2009. One of our members, Don eventually called the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council Jones, was extremely helpful in providing advice and or QPRC. While we have gained in some ways from that assistance during the Incorporation process. Thank you to Don amalgamation, we lost direct local representation in our local for your valuable advice at that time and since. government. By the end of 2019 we had a financial membership base of over 100 local residents. > Continued News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 7 21 April 2021 Continued - Braidwood Community Association ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2021 PRESIDENT’S REPORT BCA Achievements 2. New BBQs and Shelter in North Ryrie Park. QPRC accepted In the 2 ½ years since our Inaugural Meeting, we have our suggestion to use a local architect and builder for this achieved many successes. These include: project. Roger James, a local architect and BCA member Community representation designed the beautiful new shelter to complement the heritage 1. Acknowledgement by QPRC as the main representative rotunda in Ryrie Park South, and Murray Harrex, with body for our Braidwood and District community. assistance from Bruce Stuart, was the local builder. This was 2. Establishment of communication links with Councillors and completed in time for the playground opening. New park staff of QPRC, and working with many of them on a number of furniture completed the transformation of North Ryrie Park into community projects. a wonderful recreational space for all ages. 3. Writing a number of submissions to QPRC during public 3. Renovation and repainting of the Rotunda in Ryrie Park consultations on many community issues and QPRC policies. North. We were asked to advise on projects for Braidwood {See our website www,braidwoodcommunity.org.au for links to beautification funded by a Bushfire Economic Recovery grant. these submissions). Our members have provided input to these Our suggestion for urgent repair and painting of the rotunda submissions through discussions at our meetings, and through was accepted, and the work was carried out by Murray Harrex. small group “Kitchen Table” discussions. John Tuckwell has 4. Monkittee Bridge pedestrian pathway. Concerns about the been the main author of most of our submissions. and I thank safety of this pedestrian pathway were raised at several BCA him for the skills and time he has devoted to this work. meetings. A QPRC proposal for a separate pedestrian bridge 4. Community representation on several QPRC consultation remains unfunded, awaiting a suitable grant opportunity. groups. These included an advisory panel on Rates Ongoing concerns led us to contact QPRC in mid-2020 about Harmonisation (Sue Murray), several QPRC Bushfire Recovery the urgent need to improve the safety of the existing pathway. and Renewal Groups (Sue Murray), and an advisory group on We conducted our own surveys of traffic volumes and types of Vegetation and Heat Adaptation Strategy (John Tuckwell). vehicles using the bridge, and of the local residents who 5. Community representation on the Dargues Gold Mine regularly use the bridge.Support from QPRC Traffic Safety Community Consultation Committee (Phillip Owen) and on the Officer Joanne Wilson-Ridley resulted in an undertaking from Braidwood MPS Community Consultation Committee (Trish Transport for NSW and QPRC to investigate measures to make Sargeson). the crossing safer for pedestrians.Plans have been drawn up 6. Representation on the Braidwood Community Help Fund and we hope to see the work commencing soon. Our members Committee (Sue Murray and David Gray), established to collect Wendy McMahon-Bell and Cheryl Raper have driven this and distribute donations for people impacted by the 2019-2020 project and their persistence has resulted in a positive outcome. bushfires. 5. Braidwood Swimming Pool Upgrades: The BCA has Community Projects consistently advocated in support of the local swimming 1. New Children’s Playground in North Ryrie Park. This major community for upgrades to the Braidwood pool. Grant funding project involved seeking community support through financial to QPRC from the NSW Govt for significant improvements to donations, ideas from parents, grandparents and children and the change rooms, kiosk and heating will see work commence many support letters. We raised over $12,000 in donations, and on this project in 2021. At present there is no funding for a new played a major role in designing the playground. QPRC Urban 25m pool. Landscapes staff members provided ongoing support, advice 6. Pathways around Braidwood: We continue to raise this as an and project management, and we developed a very positive important issue for Braidwood residents. A reminder to QPRC relationship with them throughout this period. We thank Tim of an undertaking to put in new footpaths under the 2019 Geyer, Debbie Sibbick and Micky Horvath from QPRC for their Braidwood Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Plan resulted in a support and professional input. This project was led by new footpath along Wilson St from Wallace St being added to Catherine Bell, with assistance from a group of parents and QPRC’s 2020-21 Operational Plan and the recent community members. commencement of this project. My sincere thanks go to all those who provided financial and 7. Braidwood Skate Park: Following extensive community other support for this project. Several local organisations consultation, a site for this proposed facility was chosen at the donated funds and volunteer time to the project and the Braidwood Recreation Ground. Designs have been drawn up, Opening Day and we thank the Braidwood Lions Club, the and QPRC have allocated funds to complete the piping of the Braidwood Quilters, and the CWA for their contributions. The Rec Ground Creek in preparation for the skate park’s playground was officially opened by John Barilaro MP on construction. As yet the Skate Park itself is unfunded. The November 1st 2019. A later comment by Mayor Tim Overall BCA’s Youth Activities sub-committee has combined with sums up this project: “The project was a true partnership Braidwood Youth Performing Arts Association to fundraise for between the community and local Government, and has this project. Over $5000 has been raised through donations and resulted in a magnificent outcome” (About Regional, fundraising activities so far. An application for funding through 22/06/2020) the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund has been Sadly, within a month the bushfires arrived, followed by Covid submitted, and we await the outcome in late June. 19, and for a long time we were not able to enjoy the benefit of 8. Fundraising for local RFS brigades: During the bushfires of this wonderful community project. We are now finally seeing the the summer of 2019-2020, the BCA set up a fundraising benefit of the playground and park improvements for our local collection for our local RFS brigades. With the help of our IGA community, as well as the thousands of visitors who love our manager and staff, a cash donation box was set up in the playground almost as much as we do. Thank you to Catherine supermarket. With further donations via direct deposit a total of Bell for your inspired leadership of this project. $13,060.50 was collected throughout December 2019. These funds were donated directly to the 10 local RFS brigades. > Continued News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 8 21 April 2021 Continued - Braidwood Community Association ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2021 PRESIDENT’S REPORT > Continued A need for appropriate evacuation locations and procedures 9. Proposed changes to the Braidwood Council Office in mid emerged during the bushfires. QPRC is currently developing a 2019 were opposed by the BCA and many residents. The BCA Resilience Action Plan in consultation with our communities. made strong representations against this, and the proposal was BCA has supported a BLERF grant application from 3 local changed after further consultation and discussions with senior facilities/organisations to create a combined evacuation centre QPRC staff. A new proposal was placed on public exhibition in for future emergencies. Oct 2020. The BCA agreed to the proposed changes, provided 7. Roads and traffic issues are a concern for many residents, a sliding door was installed to create a division between the both in town and in rural locations. These are many and varied Library and the Customer Service desks, and no reductions in and include: better road maintenance (both sealed and staff, opening hours or the size of the children’s area were unsealed roads), flooding of bridges, parking in Braidwood, made. A further outcome of these discussions was a decision traffic calming on Braidwood back roads, and whether or not to by Council to refurbish the upstairs area, returning it to cultural have a bypass of Braidwood (views differ on this issue). The and community uses (subject to grant funding). We are now BCA will continue to press for improvements and more funding awaiting a final design and funding to complete this project. for these concerns as well as more transparency on the 10. Two Sub-Committees of the BCA have been created to QPRC’s roads work programme. focus on Youth Activities, and Community Housing. They will 8. D&S Motors and current Council Works Depot sites.The BCA report to the BCA Committee as required. is aware of public concerns about these sites, and will seek a commitment by the new Council to relocate the Works Depot, Ongoing and future projects develop the current works depot site as an off-street carpark 1. We have set up a BCA website as a resource for community and plan for the development of the D&S site in Wallace St. information. Included on the website are a Calendar of 9. A Strategic Plan for Braidwood’s future development.Our Community Events, a listing of Community Groups, and an population is increasing, traffic through town is increasing, and Inventory of Community Assets. Information is being added to the size and volume of heavy vehicle traffic is increasing. these on a continuing basis. We plan to add a New Residents These changes are impacting on our community in a number Guide, working with the Visitors Information Centre and other of ways. The BCA will advocate for a Braidwood Structure Plan community groups. The website includes copies of our to ensure that future development is carefully planned. submissions to Council, and we will progressively add other 10. Preservation of our Heritage Listed Town Centre. The BCA BCA documents as well. Thank you to Gordon Waters for will seek clarification of the heritage requirements needed to assistance in setting up the website, to John Tuckwell who has preserve the State-listed Braidwood Heritage Precinct and the undertaken the Admin role and added most of the content, and surrounding Curtilage. to Catherine and Adam Bell for advice and support. Many people have contributed to the work of BCA in different 2. The BCA conducted a survey of community priorities in ways since that first meeting in May 2018. In addition to those March 2021. Responses were received from 314 local already mentioned, I’d like to thank all our current and former residents. The survey results informed our recent submission to Committee members, and members of the various kitchen table QPRC on the 2021-22 Draft Operational Plan. Comments discussion groups. Thanks to our two retiring Committee made by respondents are currently being analysed to create a members, David Gray and Andrew Clark.Thanks to Janene list of possible future projects. This is expected to lead to a Collins, our former Treasurer and current Keeper of our follow-up survey, with residents invited to rate (not rank) this Membership Register. Janene is also the convenor of our shortlist of projects. Results of this and other consultative Community Housing Sub-Committee. Thanks to the members mechanisms will lead to a final short list of new priority projects of our Youth Activities Sub-Committee for their work on behalf for the next Council. The BCA intends to present this list to all of our younger residents. candidates in the forthcoming September QPRC elections and Thanks to Mayor Tim Overall and other Councillors for taking seek their public support and commitment to implementing an active interest in our community. Thank you to QPRC staff these projects during the period of the new Council. who have provided advice and worked with us on a number of 3. Since the period of extreme drought and bushfires in 2019- projects. I can’t name them all but I would like to acknowledge 20, concerns over Braidwood’s water supply have emerged. Terry Campese, Melissa Higgins, Martin Darcy and the Bushfire We have asked Council to investigate ways to increase Recovery team for all their work in the community since the Braidwood’s water supply. This issue links into our concerns fires. My personal thanks also go to Ricky Tozer and the QPRC about planning for future population growth in and around Communications Team for answering my frequent questions Braidwood. quickly and efficiently. Thanks also to the members of other 4. More foot and bicycle paths in and around Braidwood are a community organisations who have supported us. Thanks to high priority for our community. The BCA will continue to Michelle Griggs and the wonderful staff of the Servicemen’s advocate for this. Club who make us so welcome at the Club and provide 5. Housing availability and affordability have become critical whatever help we need. issues for Braidwood and District. Again this links into the issue Finally, thanks to the community members who have joined the of planning for future growth in our town and region. The BCA Association, and helped us to reach this point by their subcommittee on Community Housing is working on a survey of involvement in our projects and activities. Our membership housing needs in the community. Janene Collins is the base is our strength, and we hope you will continue to support Convenor of this Sub-Committee.Attached is a report on us in the future. actions planned by the Sub-Committee. Sue Murray 6. Following the disastrous bushfires of 2019-20, and the major President, Braidwood Community Association flood events of the last 12 months, disaster preparation and 20/04/2021 management of future events have become a priority. News for Braidwood & the district Bugle Arts Page 9 21 April 2021 Drama and Poetry in black and white: Exhibition Review of ‘Olive Cotton Max Dupain’ at fYREGallery By Annie Lok, Masters Candidate, Art History Program ANU School of Art and Design April 2021 In 2016 the National Gallery of Australia toured ‘Max and Olive: the photographic life of Olive Cotton & Max Dupain’, the first of its kind to bring together the creative work of life long friends and former lovers into the same art space. Five years on and a regional commercial gallery right in the heart of Braidwood in New South Wales embarks on the same mission, celebrating the work of these two highly celebrated Australian photographers in the gallery’s very first photographic exhibition titled ‘Olive Cotton Max Dupain.’ Thirty-nine works were carefully selected by curator and Gallery Director Cheryl Hannah from the Josef Lebovic collection in a bid to shed light on the technical aspects and creative drive of these two artists, hinting at their body of work built over five decades. Hannah has also managed to acquire from Lebovic a limited edition book published by the National Library of Australia in the 1960s titled ‘Olive Cotton: Photographer’. Each book contains an original The image itself captures an ordinary feature of anyone’s Cotton photograph, signed by the artist herself, this edition backyard but what makes this image so beautiful is the housing a beautiful still life titled Gerberas, c. 1935. play of shadows on the fence that make a direct beeline The gallery is warm and inviting; a light airy atmosphere for the trees behind; a lovely dialogue occurs as the eye created in which the photographs sit comfortably without traces the shadows as they loop back around and reach the visual clutter of wall texts or labels enabling an up to meet the trunks and branches of the trees. The uninterrupted dialogue to occur between the work. Each photograph is successful because it is in black and white, photograph is housed in the same black and white frames enhancing the natural light and shadows cast in the helping to keep each work uniform and approachable. garden but also contrasting two wooden structures in two There is no artistic hierarchy here to suggest one is more different states of existence. The natural state of the wood valuable than the next; the space is divided equally to as a tree is set behind an object fashioned at the hand of show respect and admiration for each artist’s a human from the same material, an evolution as to how achievements. This is a courtesy not usually afforded to humans have altered our environment with human-made Cotton as history shows Dupain dominated the spotlight, structures. This makes a subtle link to Dupains more especially during their time together as a married couple. grandiose images on the opposite side of the gallery, from Exhibitions like this are very important to retaining the cityscapes to traces of big industry as modernity is memory of Australian artists like Cotton to ensure her captured in the form of the Sydney Habour Bridge or in name and photographic legacy are not lost. large shipping vessels, large expansive highways and tall Back to observing the space and I was pleased to see a buildings documenting the evolution of Sydney’s city. green accent provided by a beautiful jade plant in a Not all of Dupain’s work is big and loud. Featured among Chinese patterned blue and white plant pot. It is simple these architectural marvels are a set of four small still lifes additions like this that animate the natural elements and of the simple arrangement of shells. These natural environments captured in Cotton’s work. architectural marvels are contact prints made by Dupain The gallery is split down the middle to allow Cotton and himself in the late 1980s. Every curve, indent and textural Dupain’s work to shine on their own. Cotton’s work wraps element is highlighted with the use of light and shadow, around the left side and Dupain’s on the right. As I made even more intriguing hung as a series rather than subconsciously move in a clockwise direction Cotton’s as stand-alone pieces. beautiful, soft, poetic work is there to greet me from two To the right of the Shell Series are two other works that intimate portraits Jean and Haidee With Globe of the catch my eye: Two Girls at Bowral [Olive Cotton and Jean World, Clarence Street Studio, 1940 and Young Oarsman, Lorraine], 1939 and Tamara Toumanova and Paul Petrov 1949 to the stark contrasts seen in Vapour Trail, 1991 and in “Le Spectre De La Rose”, Ballet Russes, c. 1939. Bright Cloud, 1939 among the signature still lifes such as These are great examples of Dupain’s art photography in Skeleton Leaf, 1964 and Cherokee Rose, 1964. and out of the studio. They show a strong composition It is, however, the vintage prints that really pop out, not and an innate understanding of light, the latter a dramatic only for their beauty but because we have the knowledge image that showcases the theatrical flair of the two that these photographs were printed personally by the entertainers and the former more of an introverted, hand of the artist. obscure, artistic portrait. Fence and Tree, 1937 really drives home this statement as Turning my attention back to Cotton’s photographs I stop the age of the paper shows through to create a beautiful and ponder the simplistic beauty of Seed Head, 1990, my glowing sepia tone. favourite piece of the show. It is a simple yet incredibly beautiful look at a plant most people would consider to be a weed. > CONT'D News for Braidwood & the district Bugle Arts Page 10 21 April 2021 INFINITY: What on earth are we thinking? Have you ever wondered about the universe and what's really out there? Well, here's your chance to come and discuss this fascinating concept of infinity with the filmmaker Christopher Robin Collins. Infinity is a new touring documentary film series, exploring one of the most significant unanswered questions of our time ‘Does infinity exist?’ Conversations with leading thinkers from multiple disciplines reveal the latest in scientific research. Come and be a part of the after film conversation and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine. WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THE FILM - “a fantastic eye-opening series that leaves you Fyre Gallery Director Cheryl Hannah and Helen Ennis at the thinking about the world we live in and the universe exhibition opening. we don’t know. this series is a must watch.” “the effect is rather like being taken on a virtual tour CONT'D from previous page through time and space with constantly changing Symbolically the dandelion is a dream machine, inspiring hope for those who make a secret wish only to have that wish views and helpful tour guides. there is something carried away by blowing on the tiny seed heads, watching slightly mesmerizing about all this.” them being swept away by our breath. We, the viewer, “this is a most thought-provoking show. it challenges become the wish maker, made to believe that we are the you to think about life, its meaning and our purpose in ones holding this plant moments before a deep exhale is being here.” performed to smash apart this delicate, light structure of tiny “...made me feel like a ten-year-old boy looking in parachuting seeds. amazement.” As for its aesthetic merits, the soft feathering of the seeds “Breath taking visuals from the smallest to largest creates grey tones, the negative space in between forms geometric shapes softens the solid black background. scales are a mesmerizing backdrop to the films narrative which brings vividly to life what is currently There are two photographs that signal the crossover of the known and unknown about the very fabric of our hang from Cotton to Dupain, and they feature at the back of reality.” the gallery. [Beach Fashion Photo Shoot, Cronulla], 1938 and Reserve your tickets now, as tickets are limited, at Beachwear Fashion Shoot, 1938 are signature examples of [email protected] their styles, well placed among the other work. Both images Thursday 29th April.6.30pm tickets $15 at the door. were taken of the same model at the same location on the same day; Dupain’s image shows a glossy, posed model wearing the latest in swimwear, forced candidacy on her face and body language with a flirty, sunny disposition compared to Cotton’s image depicting a more subdued, quiet feminine woman; less flash, more substance. It is the difference between commercialisation and creative freedom yet both could be considered as artworks. Even though Cotton and Dupain’s subject matter may seem domestic, familiar, and humble to our contemporary standards they still hold a quiet power, conjuring a past memory or silently demanding that the viewer be still and simply look. These images are an integral part of photographic history in Australia. Cotton was very good at memorialising life, a fleeting moment experienced in a landscape or a bouquet of flowers; a homely interior space; a candid smile captured by a friend or a smouldering look by a lover. These fleeting moments become universal experiences. Dupain was an experimenter with his medium, even though his surrealist works are not represented here to really drive home this statement, his understanding of how light can be manipulated and his ability to bring out high levels of contrast making his images look graphic, abstracted and larger or smaller than life. Geographically speaking fYREGALLERY is the perfect location, a nod to Cotton’s post-Sydney adventures where she lived the quiet life in Spring Creek outside of Cowra, and then being in close proximity to Sydney, Dupain’s birthplace and life long home. ‘Olive Cotton Max Dupain’ is drama and poetry in black and white, and I highly recommend you take the time to visit Braidwood and experience these beautiful photographs yourself. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 11 21 April 2021 Rare treasures on display from National Museum of Australia’s largest acquisition Trevor Kennedy Collection: Highlights exhibition features extraordinary historic objects Over 500 Australian historical artefacts and decorative arts objects drawn from the internationally recognised Trevor Kennedy Collection are now on display at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra. This is the first time Australiana objects from the Trevor Kennedy Collection have been available for public viewing. To acknowledge the Museum’s largest and most significant acquisition, the Museum’s forecourt bush garden has been named in recognition of Christina and Trevor Kennedy. The exhibition showcases 573 objects from some 5000 acquired by the Museum in 2020 through its Curator Dr Sophie Jensen examines one of the many bird figures largest acquisition, a combination of a purchase by featured in the exhibition. © National Museum of Australia the Museum of over $8 million and a donation by Mr “This exhibition contains sparkling jewels, objects of Kennedy valued at about $7 million. rare beauty, items of curiosity and wonder, and Paul Fletcher, Minister for Communications, Urban priceless artefacts of Australian historical interest. It Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, said: “The aims to capture not only the diversity and acquisition of the Trevor Kennedy Collection by the significance of this acquisition, but also some of the National Museum of Australia is important not only magic and mayhem of the way in which Trevor for the Museum itself, but for all Australians. It is a Kennedy displayed his collection in his private unique collection of Australian artefacts that add to museum,” Dr Jensen said. the narrative of the nation.” “But this exhibition is just the beginning. We now National Museum Director, Dr Mathew Trinca, said: begin a program of research and digitisation that will “We are thrilled to see the highlights of this make the collection available and accessible to all magnificent collection on public display and the Australians. I am excited to have the opportunity to exhibition is a credit to Mr Kennedy as an avid bring the stories contained within the Kennedy collector of Australiana.” Collection to light,” Dr Jensen said. “It is wonderful that these objects will be made Trevor Kennedy said: “It is a great satisfaction to me available for all Australians to see, explore and that this collection has found such a perfect home. interpret our nation’s history. We will incorporate The energy, enthusiasm and commitment that Mat items from Mr Kennedy’s collection into our galleries Trinca, Sophie Jensen and their team have put into as often as possible for our visitors to enjoy,” Dr research, provenance and care has been hugely Trinca said. impressive. “Combined with the Museum’s already Key objects on display include pre-1820 Australian- outstanding National Historical Collection, it must rate made furniture, artworks from the country’s most among the best, if not the best, in Australia,” Mr historically significant colonial artists, artefacts of Kennedy said. Australian historical interest, an assortment of magnificent jewellery and a selection of 24 exquisitely presented emu eggs. Exhibition curator, Dr Sophie Jensen, said it had taken years of negotiation to acquire the collection and she was delighted to be able to show so many of the highlights to the public for the first time. “We were really keen to put a selection of objects on public display as quickly as possible, given the excitement of having such a collection in public hands as part of the National Historical Collection,” Dr Jensen said. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 12 21 April 2021

ANZAC Day Concert, Canberra Strings present Schubert's quartet, Death and the Maiden. Sunday 25 April 2pm @ St Andrews Anglican Church, Elrington St Braidwood. Online Pre-bookings here:https://events.humanitix.com/canberra-strings If this poses a problem, please contact: [email protected]

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Braidwood Community Bank News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 13 21 April 2021 Grant funding opportunities currently open in QPRC, relevant to the Braidwood area community QPRC Funding Finder – powered by Grant Guru – Let the Search Begin! Veolia Mulwaree Trust Grants and Donations Program 2021 QPRC has partnered with Australia’s most comprehensive grants database, This grant funding opportunity is open to incorporated not-for- the Grant Guru website, to create the QPRC Funding Finder. It is a custom profit community groups and organisations in the former search tool which hand picks grants and funding opportunities specifically Palerang Council local government area. Organisations from for businesses and community groups in the Queanbeyan-Palerang local the Braidwood, Bungendore, Captains Flat, Araluen, Majors government area. Creek, Mongarlowe and Nerriga are encouraged to apply. It is a free, powerful, and easy-to-use tool that offers a one-stop funding Eligible organisations include: sporting and recreation groups; search engine that represents all relevant grants, Government or non- voluntary and emergency services organisations, service Government, available for businesses and community groups in the LGA. clubs, council s.355 committees; community health services; Over 120 local government councils across Australia are now signed up to schools and community child care centres; churches; Grant Guru. Users can register to receive alerts about funding programs relevant to community associations, and registered charities. them as they become available, allowing businesses and community groups Applicants should demonstrate that their projects will have an opportunity to plan well-prepared funding applications. The portal also clearly defined and ongoing benefits to a broad section of the provides valuable tips of completing sound and competitive funding local community. The Trust provides donations for small applications. projects of up to $1,000, and also provides grants for Visit https://qprc.grantguru.com.au/ and let the search begin. community projects over $1,000.

Applications will be accepted up to 19 May 2021. For enquiries CLUBgrants Category 1 – Queanbeyan-Palerang local government area To be eligible to apply, you must be a not-for-profit organisation and provide phone (02) 4822 2786. the following project and/or services: community welfare or social services; Further information: community development, and health services or employment assistance https://www.veolia.com/anz/about/about-veolia/corporate- activities. You are also eligible if your organisation is involved in community social-responsibility/veolia-mulwaree-trust/funding-grants or professional sport. Grant requests in the past have ranged from $2,000 to $40,000, depending on the needs of the organisation. Applications close Community Building Partnership (CBP) Program midnight Friday 21 May 2021 Provider: NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet For further information or to apply, please go to: https://www.clubgrants.com.au/how-to-apply Funding $ available: The total funding pool for the Monaro State Electorate in 2021 is $300,000. Grants of between Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council Annual Community Grants & $5000 and $150,000 are available. The average grant Donations Program 2021/22 funding round awarded is around $20,000. Funding $ available: $60,000 in total for 2021/22, with up to $2,000 in Purpose: To invest in infrastructure projects that deliver grants and donations competitively available per not-for-profit community positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes while organisation. promoting community participation, inclusion and cohesion. Purpose: The relief of poverty, hardship or provision of assistance to less Eligible applicants: Not-for-profit organisations and community advantaged persons through welfare services and facilities, public health services and facilities, education services and facilities, transport services groups, and NSW local councils are eligible. Individuals, and facilities, and housing. The aim is to support a wide range of activities unincorporated organisations and for-profit commercial that builds community capacity, fosters social networks and information organisations are not eligible for funding. exchange, facilitates cooperation and builds on existing community strengths. Projects eligible for funding: Capital works projects including Projects eligible for funding: A wide range of projects which provide a construction of new community infrastructure as well as community service in the Queanbeyan-Palerang local government area , refurbishment, repair and maintenance of existing community where there is a demonstrated community need or benefit from the proposed project. Projects which align with the QPRC Community Strategic infrastructure; the purchase of equipment with a minimum Plan 2018-2028 (provided here) are eligible. Two Categories of funding are individual asset value of more than $5000; and the purchase available under this program. Category A funding provides general of vehicles with a minimum asset value of more than $5000. assistance. Category B funding provides non-monetary donations to Dates: Applications close 5pm, 14 May 2021 community, not-for-profit or charitable organisations of full or partial Further information: payment of venue hire or lease of QPRC-owned and managed venues. https://www.nsw.gov.au/projects/community-building- Dates: Closes 5.00pm Friday 7 May 2021. partnership Contact: [email protected] Further information: To apply, please go to https://www.qprc.nsw.gov.au/Community/Grants-Donations#section-8 and click the ‘Apply Now’ button. Alternatively, the following URL can be used to apply – https://qprc.smartygrants.com.au/ACG2122. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 14 21 April 2021 More general practices join the fight against COVID-19 Almost 130 general practices in South Eastern NSW are Dr Mulvaney said staff are aware of the changing now offering COVID-19 vaccines, as part of Phase 1b of the guidelines and have all the information patients need but Federal Government’s vaccination roll-out strategy. encouraged people to speak to their GP if they had any According to Dr Declan Mulvaney, General Practitioner at specific concerns. Milton Medical Centre, the rollout has been going “The risk of blood clotting is low and that those over 50 smoothly, despite the changes announced by the should feel confident to get the vaccine as long as the Department of Health earlier this month for the use of the requirements are met. AstraZeneca vaccine in adults aged under 50 years. “In addition, people who have had the first dose of The announcement comes following advice from COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca without any serious Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation adverse effects can be given the second dose, including (ATAGI) and the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) adults under 50 years.” of a rare but serious side effect involving thrombosis with He said vaccinating the local community will take time thrombocytopenia following receipt of the AstraZeneca however all those who would like to be vaccinated can. vaccine. “In the meantime, we ask the community to be patient “Our practice started the rollout on 24 March and have with practices, and particularly practice staff, when since administered almost 400 AstraZeneca trying to book an appointment. We are working closely vaccinations,” said Dr Mulvaney. “Given that we are in with the Department of Health in relation to these phase 1b of the rollout, most of those people have been changes, we all just need to wait our turn,” said Dr aged over 70 or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mulvaney. people aged over 55 years. To find out if you are currently eligible for a COVID-19 “However, some people aged under 50 who work in vaccine please refer to the vaccine eligibility tracker on healthcare, defence, police, fire, emergency services, or the Department of Health’s website: https://covid- meat processing, or have certain underlying medical vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/ conditions have also received the vaccine without any Dr Mulvaney said that flu vaccinations have also arrived adverse effects,” said Dr Mulvaney. so people might like to consider having their influenza vaccine while they wait for their COVID-19 vaccine. “There must be a two-week period between COVID-19 and any other vaccine, including the flu vaccine,” he said. A second shot of COVID is required 12 weeks after the first. “Our local general practices are really excited about helping keep our communities safe. It is one of the largest public health campaigns to ever be undertaken in our country,” said Dr Mulvaney. If you need information about COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccines or help with the COVIDSafe app, call National coronavirus and COVID-19 vaccine helpline on 1800 020 080. This number operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. News for Braidwood & the district Bugle Health Page 15 21 April 2021 Facts vs. Myths about the influenza MYTH: Pregnant women should not get vaccinated against vaccination influenza FACT: You need the flu shot every year Unfortunately, pregnant women and babies are two of the Unfortunately, last year’s influenza vaccination groups most likely to be hospitalised with influenza. won’t protect you from an infection now. A flu shot Pregnant women are at a much higher risk of complications and lasts up to 12 months, although the virus is hospitalisation than other adults. The influenza vaccination not constantly changing and evolving. That is why a only protects you, but it also protects your baby. Babies under new vaccine is formulated annually. six months are too young to be vaccinated, so getting Every year, the World Health Organisation (WHO), vaccinated during pregnancy is the best method of protection. Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and the The Australian Government’s advice is hat influenza vaccinations Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee (AIVC) are recommended for every pregnancy and at any stage of their work together to establish which virus strains the pregnancy. vaccine will protect again. FACT: Flu complications can be serious That means, to stay protected you will need to get While most of us will start to feel better in a week or so, some a new influenza vaccine every 12 months. Vaccines people – including babies, people over 65, pregnant women, or take about two weeks to start working and are the people with compromised immune systems – are more likely to most effective for the first six months. Autumn is have the flu progress into something more serious. This can the ideal time to get your flu shot. include bacterial infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia or MYTH: You can catch the flu from the flu vaccine encephalitis. This is a common, yet entirely false belief. These complications can be serious enough to cause The influenza vaccination is made from an hospitalisation, or even death. For example, it’s estimated that inactivated portion of the surface of the influenza each year, flu contributes to an average of 13,500 virus, which means that you won’t get the flu from hospitalisations and 3,000 deaths among Australians over 50 a flu shot. years. One of the reasons that people believe this myth is It is especially important to get vaccinated if you are regularly in because they, or someone they know, has received contact with people who may be vulnerable. For example, if you: an influenza vaccine and then become sick. Getting -Live or work at a nursing home sick after receiving a flu vaccine, doesn’t mean the -Live in close quarters with other people, e.g. university housing flu vaccine made you sick. It simply means you -Have friends or family with chronNice willn teursfs in Auburn St Goulburn came into contact with a strain of influenza either -Work in healthcare just before your vaccination, or a different strain -Work at a school or with young children not included in the vaccine after your vaccination. -Work in a customer service role It’s an example of bad timing, not a side-effect! If you fall into one of these categories, speak to our pharmacist The flu vaccine is developed each year based on to organise your 2021 influenza vaccination. research that aims to predict which influenza MYTH: Antibiotics can cure the flu strains will circulate in that season. For this reason, Antibiotics are used to destroy or slow the growth of bacteria, it doesn’t protect you from all strains of influenza. which is why they’re used to treat bacterial infections. However, it will protect you from the strains that The flu is caused by viruses, not by bacteria. Therefore, are most likely to be transmitted this year. antibiotics are not at all effective in treating the flu. FACT: It’s not just about helping you The only instance in which antibiotics may be prescribed to A vaccine will help protect you as an individual someone with the flu, is if they’ve developed a bacterial from infection, but it also helps to protect the infections (like bacterial pneumonia or sinusitis) as a complication people around you. of influenza. In order to understand how this works, it’s FACT: It’s quick and easy to get your influenza vaccination important to have a good understanding of how we In most cases, you don’t need to book an appointment with your catch the flu in the first place. Influenza is a highly GP, nor do you need to spend hours in a waiting room. contagious viral infection that spreads through tiny droplets that are expelled into the air when infected At Capital Chemist Braidwood, we provide a quick, convenient people cough, sneeze, talk or even breathe. These and easy vaccination service. It only takes a few minutes and is droplets travel through the air and are inhaled by completed in a private consultation room in-store. Our other people, or are spread when droplets land on pharmacists’ are able to vaccinate those aged 10-64 years (fees a surface and these are touched by other people. and charges apply). If you have a chronic illness or are over 65 This is why we often see large flu outbreaks in years of age, you may be eligible for a free vaccine from your places where there are lots of people in a small GP. space, such as a nursing home or school. The more To book, call our store on 02 4842 2528 or visit our booking people that are vaccinated against the flu, the site: https://capital-chemist- fewer people there are who are carrying the braidwood.pharmacybookings.com.au infection, and the safer we are as a community. If you have a local business in Braidwood, please get in touch and we can organise to vaccinate and protect your entire team at a time convenient to you. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Church News Page 16 21 April 2021 St Bede's Parish Braidwood Uniting Church REFLECTION ON JOHN 10:11-18 by Dianne Bergant CSA As we commemorate Anzac Day, you might be This Sunday is traditionally known as Good Shepherd interested to have a look at the words of Psalm Sunday. Two major themes emerge from the readings: an 91. This chapter has been dubbed “The image of the one who saves; and the power of salvation Soldier’s Psalm;” getting the name from WW1 itself. The one who saves is not a mighty warrior who comes when many soldiers would recite this passage in military array. In fact, he is the one who was rejected, who at the beginning of each day (Military Christian was hunted down, humiliated, tortured and hung naked on a Fellowship of Australia).Verses 4 and 5 tree, there to die in shame. The one who saves is the declare, “He will cover you with his feathers, cornerstone of the building, holding it together, forming a and under his wings you will find refuge; his firm foundation so that the structure will not collapse. The faithfulness will be your shield...You will not one who saves is a lowly shepherd, entrusted with sheep, fear...” The writer is making forthright not with the affairs of state. The one who saves is an statements about the refuge found as we trust unlikely saviour. This characterisation should give us pause. in the faithfulness of God. In gentle and safe Is it possible that we have been looking for a saviour in the times it is easy to declare these truths; wrong places? however, in challenging times it takes both God’s saving power flows from steadfast covenant love. It hope and faith to embrace them and to hold to broke open the world in the death and resurrection of Jesus the bigger picture. Where is your refuge, your and it overflows as healing grace. The saving power in the place of compassion today? Our prayer is that, name of Jesus, a name that itself means ‘saviour’ (cf. Matt like the soldiers who used this psalm to hold on 1:21), is for all people, even for those sheep who do not yet to hope, today you would find yourself holding belong to this fold. Furthermore, it is for all time; God’s onto hope, as hope eternally holds you. mercy endures forever. Through our baptism we can bring Blessings from Dr Julie Fletcher and the the saving grace of God to a world in desperate need of congregation of Braidwood Uniting Church. healing. We can do this in our families, in our local Catch us on Radio Church 6pm on Braidwood communities, in the workplace, in so many situations of our Community Radio, Weekly Garage Sale: lives. Wednesdays 9-3. Cnr Duncan and Monkittee Weekday Mass: Tuesdays at 10.00am in the Church Streets, Braidwood. Next Sunday, on Anzac Vigil Mass: Saturdays at 6.00pm. Day, we meet at St Bedes Catholic Church for Meditation: Thursdays at 10.30am in the Presbytery. the Ecumenical Anzac Day Church Service and Araluen Stations of the Cross: 3.00pm First Friday of the blessing of the wreaths at 9:30am. every month. All welcome. Social Justice Meeting: Sunday 2 May in the church at 10.30am. Anzac Day Ecumenical Service: Sunday 25 April at 9.30am in our church, followed by a cuppa and Anzac ANZAC DAY biscuits. Please bring a small plate of Anzac biscuits to Ecumenical Church Service share. to commemorate Anzac Day and the Finance Committee meeting: 5.30pm on Tuesday 20th blessing of the wreaths at St Bede's Catholic April in the Presbytery. Church, 9:30am Sunday. PPC meeting: 27th April, following the 10am Mass in the Church. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Church News Page 17 21 April 2021 Anglican Parish of Braidwood

Remembrance and the Good Shepherd! We could think of any number of superlatives to The principle readings for this week are the 23rd describe the immense dedication and love of Christ Psalm and John 10:11-18 and they focus on the for his sheep, for those who would unreservedly ‘Good, Caring or True Shepherd’. As Anzac Day falls follow him. Metaphorically, we members of the on a Sunday this year it might seem a little odd that we human race are also called to follow like sheep in a are talking about a Shepherd when much of the pastoral setting. We ought to ponder and reflect on secular focus is on remembrance of bravery, heroism Christ’s unmerited favour, his amazing grace, his and loss in various theatres of warfare. However, in a abundant mercy and forgiveness, his unbridled and very strange sense remembrance is applicable to both unparalleled compassion and care for those he loves actions which involved a degree of sacrifice. The Good without discrimination or favouritism. and Caring Shepherd (Jesus) gave his life for the sheep (humanity) to bring about redemption and In John 10:11 and 14, Jesus refers to himself as the salvation from the forces of evil. On Anzac Day ‘GOOD’ shepherd. Noted scholar Tom Wright remembrance is mired in the conflict of war, where explains the precise meaning of ‘GOOD’ in this acts of violence and vengeance are exacted, often for context. He writes; “The word John uses can also totally different reasons. The motivation for warfare is mean ‘beautiful’. This doesn’t refer to what Jesus usually about power, political ascendancy or prestige looked like (on the outside). It’s about the sheer for perceived triumph and success, and yet, acts of attractiveness of what, as the shepherd, Jesus was compassion and bravery become folklore as heroes doing. When he calls people want to come. When emerge as champions in the fight for freedom and they realize he has died for them, they want to come liberty. The subtle difference here is that the Good even more. The point of calling Jesus ‘the good Shepherd was never motivated by power or prestige. shepherd’ is to emphasize the strange, compelling John 10 reminds us that the good or true shepherd is power of his love”. the one who is prepared and wiling to die for the sheep, which is a metaphor for the whole of humanity. Rev. Rick Lewis – Braidwood Anglican Church With Jesus Christ there is no hint or suggestion of domineering supremacy or oppression.

In John 10:14, we are reminded that Jesus knows his own, and equally, his own know him. There are no restrictions or limitations on the abiding and robust relationship between the shepherd and the sheep. If we are in Christ, then that is the kind of relationship we must not only desire but the one which we must nourish and nurture. It is worth noting also from John’s gospel that the earlier chapters reveal that Jesus himself had faced real and intentional death threats. The deep insight of Jesus into future realities is not hidden from his detractors, and there is NO attempt at some sort of cover-up. Violent death was not simply a dangerous and remote possibility; it was actually and ultimately his vocation. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 18 21 April 2021 News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 19 21 April 2021 A Beer with Bazz # 13

‘Unlike you to be late, Mick’ and Bazza nodded to the beer before him. ‘Just going through the footy tips for the weekend, Bazza. Anzac weekend is a big one for the footy but gee I miss the ANZAC Day Test. Bazza rubbed his hand across his face to conceal a grin. ‘I didn’t realise Turkey played rugby league, Mick.’ Mick sighed. ‘No Bazza, Australia versus New Zealand. They fought together in WWI and pre COVID they used to slug it out against each other come ANZAC Day.’ They both enjoyed a long drink. ‘All seems a bit pointless, Mick, given we were on the same side. Good thing I’m not running the NRL because if we had a Christmas Day Test we would be playing the North Pole.’ Mick sighed. ‘Now, Bazza I’ve got a bit of an ANZAC routine. I like to watch the film GALLIPOLI the night before, go to the Dawn Ceremony on the day, some two up in the pub here and settle into a bit of footy later on. But I tell you the ending in GALLIPOLI gets me every time though, Bazza. It would of been better if the young bloke did not get shot in the end. I wanted him to come back, marry and raise a family.’ Bazza creased his eyes. ‘No happy endings there, Mick, and then the sequel twenty odd years later is much the same. Anyhow, the bit I like most out of the GALLIPOLI movie is the scene in the middle of the film when the two young blokes are running across the Australian Desert in a hurry to sign up for the war and come across the old bloke with the camel.’ Bazza took another drink. ‘This old bloke has not heard of the war and the young fellas have trouble explaining why they need to fight and they finally settle on something like ‘If we don’t fight them over there they will come here.’ The old bloke has a long look around, and there is just desert to the horizon and says ‘They’re welcome to it.’ Mick stared into the distance. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 20 21 April 2021 $2 million for increased access to Agvet chemicals The Australian Government is providing farmers with greater flexibility to combat pests, diseases, and weeds through the sixth round of the Assistance Grants - Access to Industry Priority Uses of Agricultural and Veterinary (agvet) Chemicals 2020-21 grants program. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, David Littleproud, said the grants would help Australian farmers access safe and effective agvet chemicals. “Chemical use in Australia is highly regulated, which can make it cost-prohibitive for companies to register their products and difficult for farmers and companies to access the chemicals they need to control pests and diseases,” Minister Littleproud said. “Rural Research and Development Corporations will receive $2 million to support applications to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) for access to minor uses chemicals. “This will make it easier for Australian farmers to manage pests and diseases safely and effectively. “The grants are part of a $16.7 million Australian Government commitment, the Improved Access to Agvet Chemicals program. “In collaboration with Rural Research and Development Corporations and industry groups, we were able to compile a priority list of pest control solutions, allowing us to invest in what the industry actually needs.”

For more information on the agvet chemicals grants program, visit: agriculture.gov.au/ag-farm-food/ag-vet- chemicals/improved-access-agvet-chemicals/agvet- assistance-grants

Fast Facts: Agvet chemicals sold in Australia must be authorised by the APVMA, via registration or permit. The APVMA must also approve the specific uses of every product, based on its assessment of information contained in a comprehensive data package provided by applicants. To date, 192 grants totalling $11.86 million have been awarded under the grants program. The grants program has resulted in 41 new permit uses and eight new label uses for minor use agvet chemicals. A diverse range of commodities across the plant and animal sector have received support for projects. These include emerging industries, such as jujubes and commercially supplied wildflowers, and more established industries, such as grains. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Bugle Page 21 21 April 2021 New Australian Safety Guidelines Better winter crop variety for Livestock Loading Ramps selection to boost farm profits The Australian Government has recently released new safety The popular NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) guidelines pertaining to Livestock Loading Ramps. These Winter crop variety sowing guide is now available to assist new guidelines are quite significant, and cover all aspects of grain growers and agronomists make better cropping livestock loading ramps. As a result, there will be a lot of decisions to increase production and profitability. farm owners needing to upgrade their non-compliant ramps. The guide has been updated with the latest yield performance, new variety characteristics, grain quality, Standards Australia has published a new livestock ramp disease tolerance, weed management, rotations and standard developed with the safety of workers and welfare of nutrition, based on the latest research and development livestock front of mind. results from both NSW DPI and national variety trialing The guidance aims to promote safe practices in the over programs. 85,000 agricultural businesses across Australia that may be NSW DPI Technical Specialist Pulses and Oilseeds, Don using livestock ramps. McCaffery said following the wettest summer in almost a “We hope this standard helps to improve safety and build decade, growers have a great start to sowing winter crops. confidence across rural regions and within the many farming “Late March and April so far has been dry and many areas communities,” said Head of Standards Development at are now looking for 20-30 mm of rain to start sowing canola Standards Australia, Roland Terry-Lloyd. in paddocks that have a good profile of subsoil moisture,” The initial development of the standard came after Mr McCaffery said. communities were left shaken by the death of a transport “The Winter crop variety sowing guide will assist growers worker while unloading livestock on a loading ramp in with informed planning, variety selection and management October 2013. decisions that are right for their farming systems.” “We have seen significant support from all sectors of the While an invaluable tool at sowing, Mr McCaffery said the industry as this work has come together,” continued Mr. guide will also assist at harvest time as it contains the Terry Lloyd. latest yield, quality and disease data to help with decisions “The standard has had plenty of industry input and by about what varieties to keep for 2022. utilising the Guidelines for Ramps and Forcing Yards to steer “It’s important that growers choose the most suitable the guidance, the resulting standard is an important variety for each paddock with the right sowing time and benchmark for the manufacturing and use of livestock tactical crop management to achieve the chosen variety’s ramps,” said former ALRTA Vice President and Chair of the yield potential,” Mr McCaffery said. Animal Welfare Committee, Michael Debenham. There are eight new spring wheat varieties available for the “This guidance will assist to create safer workplaces for both 2021 season for growers to consider. livestock and our workers through consistent information for Crop surveys through NSW in 2020 showed high levels of owners, manufacturers and regulators across the country,” fusarium crown rot in wheat crops and many 2020 wheat continued Mr. Debenham. paddocks will be sown to wheat again in 2021, so growers “Standards Australia will continue to work proactively with should be aware of the crown rot risk. the agriculture sector to further equip rural communities with Growers are urged to test for crown rot inoculum levels in the tools to help them carry out their essential work and paddocks before sowing using the PreDicta® B test. This is better protect workers across the country,” concluded Mr. particularly important if the paddock has a cereal crop Terry-Lloyd. history or cereal stubble present, and if considering sowing For the details of these new guidelines, please visit the durum crops, which are very susceptible to crown rot. Standards Australia website www.standards.org.au AS When growers are considering any new crop variety, it is 5340:2020. important to compare the yield, grain quality and disease resistance of the new variety with currently grown varieties. The 2021 Winter crop variety sowing guide is available to download from the DPI website or contact your local agribusiness store, Local Land Services or DPI office for a hard copy. News for Braidwood & the district Bugle Notices Page 22 21 April 2021

Braidwood Farmers Market It has come time for the Braidwood 24th April Ryrie Park Markets Driver Reviver to find a new home. 8am - 1pm April 24th Braidwood SES and other members have manned Weekly Garage Sale this for many a holiday providing hot drinks and Braidwood Uniting Church smiling faces. This is an important break stop in Wed's 9-3 Cnr Duncan & Monkittee St town, but due to the changing priorities it’s time Nerriga Produce Market for a new community organisation to take over 1st Sunday of the Month and or share with others. Please contact Harry Cassillles 1st Braidwood Scout Group 0473 657 320 For further information 1st Braidwood Scout Group meets on Thursday nights during school terms, at the Scout hall in Coghill Street. MEETING TIMES : @ Braidwood Joeys (ages 5-7 years) from 5 to 6pm Cubs (ages 8-11 years) from 6.15 to 7.30pm Mens’ Shed Scouts (ages 12-14 years) from 6.30 to 8pm Friday 28th May 10 – 12noon Pop in for a cuppa and have a look at what’s Venturers (ages 15-17 years) from 6.30 to 8pm going on at the Shed. All welcome to attend, feel free to come along to All funds raised to the Cancer Council see what Scouting is all about. For more information Donate at www.biggestmorningtea.com.au contact Leader In Charge Malcolm Campbell, mbl: 0429 455 483 or email: [email protected] Braidwood Men's Shed Open every Tuesday and Friday from 9:30 AM New members always welcome Enquiries phone or message 0450961039 or [email protected]

Concrete Agitator/Tipper Truck Driver/Relief Batcher Braidwood Plant Tegra Australia Pty Ltd is a pre-mixed concrete and quarry operator based in Southern NSW. Tegra Australia is inviting applications for an Agitator/Tipper Truck Driver/Relief Batcher to operate from our Braidwood Concrete Batch Plant who will be reporting to the Plant Manager. · Experience in agitator truck operation is advantageous but not essential. · On the job training provided. · Hold HR Class Licence (constant mesh gearbox endorsed). · Hold Construction Industry White Card · Demonstrated competency in front end loader operations advantageous. · Demonstrate a strong commitment to quality, professionalism and customer services. Application may be made on line at Tegra’s website, http://www.tegra.com.au/careers or by contacting Tegra Head Office at 336 Boorowa St Young NSW, phone 02 6384 2300. Applications by mail should be addressed to: The Area Manager 336 Boorowa St Young NSW 2594. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Sport Page 23 21 April 2021

Results April 17: Women’s Weekly Results-Stableford- 1st Round Isobel Mutton Trophy Women's Winner: Di Freeman 35pts Braidwood Runner-up: Fran McGrath 33pts Golf Club News Ball comp: Robin Tennant Wood 32 c/b NTP: Fran McGrath NB: NEW TEE TIMES IN PLAY; REGISTER 12 & 12.15 Men’s Weekly Results–Stableford-Rod Coady Trophy -with TEE OFF many thanks Rod. ·Men’s Pennant: Our team had another win this week, with a 5 - 1 victory over Gold Creek at Men's Winner: Michael Fitzgerald 40pts Gungahlin Lakes. That result means Braidwood have Runner-up: Terry Hughes 35pts now qualified for the finals, and next Thursday play Ball Comp: Nick Fry 34pts, Keith Ferguson 34pts, Michael Yass at Yass in the semifinal. Our winners on the day Toirkens 34pts, Don Burke 33pts. Alec Henry 32pts NTP: were Steve Cansell, John Stahel, Michael Toirkens Michael Toirkens and Brendan Booker, while Spiro Agnew and Keith Jackpot: Not Won Morgan squared their matches. Women’s Pennant: Our team played yesterday at Handicap Changes: Andrew Clark out 1 to 19 Moss Vale with a 4/1 loss to Fairbairn but well done to Match Result: Michael Toirkens def Mark Newman 7/6 Michelle Henry who won her match, 5/4. There will be Balls/Bendigo Bank: Simon Briggs, Gordon Scott, Mark no finals this year for the team but thanks to all the Newman, Matt Noon team members who represented Braidwood & a special mention to Donna Kuhn our captain. Coming Events Entries are now open for the 2021 Yowani Open, April 24: ANZAC DAY WEEKEND Medley Par Bisque, 22nd /23rd May. Entry is by online only via the Lamington Park Trophy following links. May 1: 2BBB Medley Stableford - Braidwood IGA https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing? Trophy eid=740379& NB:Final Day Rd1 Mixed Doubles AND Final Day Rd1 Bombala Golf Club is holding their major Open event Doubles Knockouts for 2021 on May15/16th & it is part of the ACT-M’s May 8: Single Stablefords - David Goddard Trophy, Order of Merit program. See attachments for details. Madeline Lester Memorial And another Golf competition you may be interested May 15: Committee Meeting 10.3am in: May 15: 2BBB Stablefords - Peter Young & Aaron https://www.qantas.com/travelinsider/en/explore/austr Clarke Trophy; Northangera Trophy alia/victoria/online-competition-win-golf-holiday- May 22: First Round Club Championships - NB: you package must have played a minimum of 5 handicap competitions Message from the Men’s Captain: at BGC between 1st June 20 and 1st May 21 to be 1. Preferred lies have been removed. The ball must be eligible. played as it lies in all areas of the golf course, with effect 17th April 2021. 2. Players are reminded that all divot and pitch marks that they find on the course, even if they are not of their own making, need to be repaired or filled. This is now more important as preferred lies have been removed. 3. Players are reminded that bunkers must be raked following a bunker shot, with the intent to restore the bunker to the condition set by the course superintendent. 4. Competition players are also reminded to fill score cards out correctly - results must be recorded at the top of the card, and the card MUST be signed by the marker and the player. Rule reminders There is now no relief if a ball comes to rest in an unfilled or sand filled divot. Unrepaired or incorrectly repaired pitch marks on the green may be repaired prior to the player having their putt.

We are sad to record the passing yesterday of our member Helen Goddard. Helen was the wife of Servicemen’s Club President David Goddard & was a valued member of our club. She played in the Women’s Pennant team and supported David in his many roles in Braidwood. RIP Helen. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Sport Page 24 21 April 2021 YOGA Pose of the Week with Christina Jagusiak Child's Pose - Shashankasana Often used as a counter pose after backbends, this rejuvenating posture does wonders for the spine. It helps to releases pressure on the spinal disc and soften tension from the back, shoulders, and chest. Allowing the head to rest downwards has a calming and soothing effect on the brain, which in turn helps to alleviate stress and anxiety.

To practice - Come onto your hands and knees. Lower the hips back so the buttocks comes towards the heels. If available to the body, rest the forehead on the floor and place the arms out in front of you, or beside you. If the forehead doesn't met the floor, make two fists and place one vertically on top of the other to support the forehead. Soften the body and fully relax by slowing down the breath. Practice note – explore with the positioning of the knees, taking the wider or closer towards one another.

Cut price parks The National Parks and Wildlife Service is offering discounted camping for people who visit national parks during the middle of the week. The offer starts later this month and runs until mid- September. Visitors will get 50 per cent off selected full-priced campgrounds and 25 per cent off full priced cabins and cottages in NSW national parks. News for Braidwood & the district Braidwood Sport Page 25 21 April 2021 Redbacks come up short Brumbies visit Braidwood in Mudchooks’ thriller As part of the Brumbies By Nick Pengelly in the Bush campaign, The Braidwood Redbacks put on a strong players visited display of attacking football for their first game Braidwood in Tuesda in of the season scoring five tries in a fiery local time for the juniors derby against the Bungendore Mudchooks. training. A large crowd However the Mudchooks were equally up for of juniors and their the task holding the Redbacks out 42 to 37. The families came along. Redbacks held the lead for most of the games Players including Tom but were unable to keep Bungendore out in the Wright, James Slipper, last ten minutes, conceding two late tries, Solomone Kata and forfeiting the lead at the vital stage of the game. Luke Reimer attended The Redbacks have come a long way in four taking part in some weeks from where an emergency meeting was training drills and touch called to discuss the possibility of skipping the footy before handing 2021 competition due to low player number to our posters and a scarf, nearly knocking off one of the competition followed by a bbq. heavyweights. Photo: Kathy Toirkens. In a game of attacking football, Riley Turned South Coast Monaro Rugby Union crossed the line 3 times to notch up a hat trick with captain Jake Holland scoring a strong try Results – Rd 1 – Saturday 17th April 2021 Bungendore “Mudchooks” 43 beat Braidwood “Redbacks” 38 under the posts to ensure a bonus point for the Braidwood lead 24 – 12 at half time but Bungendore hit back quickly in Redbacks. On the full time whistle the Redbacks the second half. The lead changed a number of times with the were awarded a penalty try resulting from the Mudchooks claiming a late try and victory Mudchoocks trying to collapse a rolling maul Batemans Bay “Boars” 17 beat Hall “Bushrangers” 11 over the try line which subsequently resulted in A nail biter from start to finish. Both teams played at a very high level for an all in brawl, a common occurrence when the entire game with the Boars scoring a converted try at the 78th minute these 2 local sides meet. Pat Orme, playing to win. halfback for the first time slotted all conversions Jindabyne “Bushpigs” 29 beat Crookwell “Dogs” 24 and a penalty. Crookwell looked like winner with only 5 minutes remaining but last The Redbacks welcomed 10 debutants into the season Grand Finalist Crookwell scored a late try side this season which included Wyll Holland, Taralga “Tigers” 71 beat Cooma “Devils” 10 Joe Hansby, Steve Gurlach, Lachlan Allinson- Taralga were dominant from the beginning and raced to a big lead by half Brasser, Harrison Roodbean, and Jack time Willoughby. A big call out goes to young Both Bermagui Cobargo “Sharks” and Yass “Rams” had a bye debutants Ned Jeffreys, Lachlan Usher and Competition Table Callum Doyle who all stood tall through their first ·Taralga “Tigers” 5 senior football game. ·Jindabyne “Bushpigs” 5 ·Bungendore “Mudchooks” 5 Three points went to No.8 Jack Willoughby, two ·Batemans Bay “Boars” 4 points to five eight Simon “Kiwi” Hopkins and ·Braidwood “Redbacks” 2 one point to Jeremy Ram and Pat Orme. Players ·Crookwell “Dogs” 1 ·Hall “Bushrangers” 0 Player was shared between Jeremy Ramm and ·Bermagui Cobargo “Sharks” 0 Jack Willoughby. ·Yass “Rams” 0 The Redbacks travel to competition new comers Hall next weekend with our first Next weekend – Rd 2 – Saturday 24th April 2021 ·Bermagui Cobargo “Sharks” v Batemans Bay “Boars” @ Bermagui home game on Saturday 1 May against also ·Hall “Bushrangers” v Braidwood “Redbacks” @ Hall Sportsground new comers Bermagui-Cobargo. ·Yass “Rams” v Crookwell “Dogs @ Yass Oval In other games in the South Coast Monaro ·Jindabyne “Bushpigs” v Taralga “Tigers” @ Jindabyne Sports ground ·BOTH Cooma “Devils” & Bungendore “Mudchooks” have the bye competition: Bateman’s Bay Boars 17 Hall Peter Ryan Bushrangers 11; Crookwell Dogs 24 Jindabyne President South Coast Rugby Bushpigs 29; Taralga Tiger 71 Cooma Devils 10; Yass Rams, Bermagui-Cobargo Sharks Bye.