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F IR S T WELCOME TO YOUR NEW E D IT IO N COMMUNITY PAPER F R E E FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 CLOUD OVER Best in TYNWALD WETLANDS Australia THE community will be asked for its views on the future of the artificial wet- lands adjoining Tynwald Park outside the Turriff Lodge sewage treatment plant at New Norfolk. again Built as a job-creation project in 1994, the wetlands area was designed as a nutrient-removal system intended to improve the already high standard of wastewater being discharged from the treatment works into the nearby River Derwent. A quarter of a century later, the treatment plant is now regarded as a high-risk environmental operation and planned upgrades will reportedly make the wetlands redundant. The wetlands occupy flood-prone council-owned land that was once used for hop-growing. At a recent Derwent Valley Council meeting it was agreed to work with the sewage plant owner - Tas- Water - to gauge public opinion on the SECOND TO NONE: In the midst of the most challenging trading conditions in a century, the award future of the area. for the Guardian group’s pharmacy of the year was awarded to the New Norfolk store owned “The decision now needs to be made and operated by Bel Bird (above, with retail manager Janelle Maw). The welcome accolade was on how the wetland area is to be re-pur- received during an online meeting and coincided with Ms Bird’s 10th anniversary in the business. posed once the constant and reliable wa- Along with the town’s Amcal pharmacy at the opposite end of High St, the business has remained ter supply from the treatment plant is no open throughout the coronavirus pandemic to provide a vital service to residents of the entire longer provided,” a council officer said. D erwent Valley. Picture: MATT THOMPSON FULL STORY, PAGE 3 PROUDLY PRINTED ON LOCALLY-MADE PAPER FROM THE BOYER MILL

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Send in your feedback, September 11, October 16, follow, too. ready access to a trusted news to celebrate local successes, and comments and constructive November 13, December 11. $2 This first print edition of the source, free of “spin”, and unafraid sometimes to grieve together when criticism. NEWS: Damian Bester New Norfolk and Derwent Valley to speak truth to power. the news is not good. Damian Bester, News is published almost 12 It is not the role of the media to This will be the focus of the Editor/Publisher [email protected] 0417 387 577 ADVERTISING: Wayne Shoobridge [email protected] 0427 642 098 DEADLINES: Friday prior to A truly local paper publication INSIDE Local news ...... 1-13 for our community Your letters ...... 4 O bituaries ...... 6, 8, 12 The first issue of this newspaper is a gift, Council news ...... 9 but it will need community support to Kids’ Club ...... 14 School Report...... 15 succeed, writes Damian Bester O pinion ...... 16,22 People ...... 17 THE first decades of this century ongoing and critical need for grass- Crossword ...... 18 have been a challenge for newspa- roots community journalism of the Readers Photos...... 19 pers, and converting a website into kind I gained so much satisfaction Books ...... 20 a newspaper does not follow current from practising in Queenstown for wisdom. two years, in the Derwent Valley History ...... 21,23 And yet, newspapers are still be- for 12 years, and on a wider scale At Hom e ...... 24 ing born, particularly in places from throughout Tasmania. D IY ...... 25 where larger media organisations With encouragement from fam- have decided to withdraw. ily and friends, and expressions of Sport ...... 26-28 Many readers will know my support from potential advertisers, New Norfolk and Derwent Valley background already. I was born in the decision was made to develop News is published by Damian New Norfolk and educated here, a print edition of the New Norfolk Rodney Bester, 4 Richmond St, and fortunate to have spent 30 years News website, under the expand- New Norfolk TAS 7140. working for Tasmania’s leading me- ed title New Norfolk and Derwent ABN 17 889 778 875 dia company in many different roles. Valley News. Hyper-local news will ISSN 2652-6735 (Print) That included 12 years right here be the focus of this venture, from in the Derwent Valley with the local Granton to Derwent Bridge. EDITOR: Damian Bester. 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New Norfolk & Derwent Valley News // July 2020 newnorfolknews.com NEWS 3 Views sought on wetlands DAMIAN BESTER of the wetlands. “This feedback will be and operated by TasWater, but the wet- on how the wetland area is to be re-pur- established that the project area does not used to guide decision making and master lands are on council land. Mr Craven posed once the constant and reliable water contain any observable habitat elements planning on the future options to retain said work in 2016 had identified the plant supply from the treatment plant is no lon- that could be considered critical to the ONCE described as the envy of other mu- the wetlands in some form or return it as one of TasWater’s more high risk envi- ger provided,” he said. persistence of threatened fauna species at nicipalities, New Norfolk’s artificial wet- back to open parkland,” council opera- ronmental operations. An ecological assessment was done last a local level or higher. lands system near Tynwald Park is facing tions manager Jamie Craven told the May “This is due to the relatively high October. “This revealed the area it to be “No tree hollows viable for the nesting an uncertain future. council meeting. pathogen risk posed by effluent dis- comprised entirely of non-natural (plant- of vertebrate species were observed, nor With an upgrade of the associated The wetlands were constructed in charged to the wetland and Derwent Riv- ed) vegetation with a substantial com- were ground dens or burrows.” Turriff Lodge sewage treatment plant ex- 1994 as a federally-funded job-creation er in recreational areas. This project has ponent of declared and environmental A TasWater spokesman yesterday said pected to make the wetlands redundant, project with the aim of further enhancing now progressed to the point where Tas- weeds,” Mr Craven said. community consultation was likely to TasWater and the Derwent Valley Coun- the quality of water being discharged from Water is now ready to commence required “It is estimated that 85 per cent of the start late next month. This will include cil will work together to determine pub- the council’s sewage treatment plant. upgrades,” Mr Craven said. vegetation is blackberry and cumbungi signage in the surrounding parkland to lic perception and the recreational value The Turriff Lodge plant is now owned “The decision now needs to be made (bullrush). A fauna habitat assessment alert the public to the opportunity. Baker’s delight at warm welcome Lion of the GOING into business for the first valley passes time during a global pandemic was far from ideal, but the new owners of THE Derwent Valley lost one New Norfolk’s Top of the Town Bakery of its most passionate advocates are grateful for the support received with the death of Leon O’Don- from the community over the last four nell, aged 80. months. Born in 1939, he served in the Baker Danny Do and his wife Jessie Royal Australian Navy and later Pham took over from Anthony and worked at Australian Newsprint Sandy Turner on March 27, which was Mills for many years. the week that the State and Federal He fought for the rights of re- governments announced the coronavi- turned servicemen and women, rus lockdowns that saw many types of and served his community as business forced to closed, and required a local government councillor people to stay at home. and sporting administrator. Like many other food businesses He was a keen historian with that were allowed to remain open to a passion for Tasmania’s Irish sell takeaway food only, the couple background, which he shared offered a delivery service for local with the eminent Australian au- customers as well as introducing new thor Thomas Keneally. product lines. He was also the author Danny, 30, and Jessie, 26, had NEW LINES: Sales assistant Dannielle of the Derwent Valley Ga- visited Tasmania three years ago and Goldsmith, left, with business owner zette’s football reports for a were attracted to move here from the Jessie Pham at Top of the Town bakery. number of years and later mainland with a view to moving into provided articles on points the tourism or hospitality fields. of historical interest from the Jessie is working for a Hobart and being a good employer. He was this inspired them to introduce these tradies. The old favourites are still Young Irelander movement to finance business while studying also grateful for the support and to the New Norfolk bakery. available, including the curried scallop Ikey Solomon and Betty King. accounting, and Danny initially found encouragement of Coal River Farm, “We saw a need here to offer a pies which attract customers from Leon died on May 31 after a work with Hobart’s Pigeon Whole where he worked as a chocolatier, and variety of doughnuts and now there Hobart. long illness and was privately bakery while looking around for a his former employer at Aviv Cakes and is no need to go to Hobart for these,” Top of the Town Bakery is at 9 High cremated. He is survived by his business opportunity of his own. Bagels in Melbourne. Jessie said. St, New Norfolk. It opens at 6am daily wife Carole, daughters Karen Danny says he learned much from While living in Melbourne the cou- New cakes and biscuits have been and closes at 5.30pm on weekdays and and Kelley, and their families. Jay Patey at Pigeon Whole, who had ple saw how enthusiastic people were introduced, as well as the “cheesy 5pm on weekends. Dine in or takeaway mentored him both in breadmaking about filled and glazed doughnuts and dogs” which have proved popular with and find out more on Facebook. See obituary in this issue

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OUR COMMUNITY For your health needs Letters to the Editor CELEBRATING SUCCESS newspapers, it is indeed pleasing to welcome CHEMISTS the initiative of local resident and respected Amcal Pharmacy New Norfolk: I FOUND it very interesting to read in the + Gazette about a statue of Peter Hudson, a long-term journalist Damian Bester, in 8.30am-6pm Mon-Fri; 9am-1.30pm footballer, being erected in Arthur Square, providing this magnificent Derwent Valley Sat-Sun. 53 High St, New Norfolk. New Norfolk. with our own paper. Phone 6261 2268. The reason I found it interesting is that His digital New Norfolk News site has always been accurate in giving wide and + New Norfolk Guardian only a few hours earlier I had a discussion with a council officer about the progress of the varied reporting of a myriad of local events, P h a r m a c y : 8.30am-6pm Mon-Fri; Streetscape Plan and most importantly the happenings, history and current news and I 8.30am-3pm Sat; 9am-1pm Sun. 6 High public consultation on that plan, which I was am delighted that this will continue. St, New Norfolk. Phone 6261 2246. advised was still in progress. Congratulations Damian - you are a true ACHIEVERS: This year’s Derwent Valley Council local indeed! Let’s all support OUR NEW Central Highlands Pharmacy: When I was a councillor I raised my Australia Day Award recipients. + concerns about the mish mash of monuments NORFOLK NEWS. 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri. 12 Patrick St, NGAIRE GLOVER, in Arthur Square and the need to develop a Bothwell. Phone 6259 5611. taking a handle to improve our waste plastic MOLESWORTH plan for Arthur Square so that its uniqueness management/reduction. is preserved. Saving or creating jobs while making a STAYING OPEN HOSPITALS & HEALTH CENTRES If this is not done where will erection huge impact on reducing our waste plastic of monuments stop? With at least four should be sufficient stimulus to fully evaluate AS a frequent visitor to New Norfolk during + New Norfolk District Hospital: local Olympians and numerous other high this exciting opportunity. the height of the COVID crisis to play social 3 Richmond St, New Norfolk. 6166 1300 achievers from the Derwent Valley, and more LEN BUTTERWORTH, golf, it was a pleasure to be able to continue to to come in the future, will a statue for each of NEW NORFOLK support the local businesses which remained + Central Highlands Community these be erected in our town green? open under the trying circumstances. Health Centre: 6896 Lyell Hwy, Ouse. I believe a more fitting approach to MARKET MOVES ALAN LEITCH, AUSTINS FERRY 8am-4.30pm Mon-Fri. acknowledging high achievers from IT was with some concern that I read that Phone 6122 2000. the Derwent Valley is to develop a walk similar to that of Maryborough’s Walk of some at the Derwent Valley Council were LET’S HEAR IT + Derwent Valley Community Achievers which has story boards, plaques considering re-locating the weekly New Health Centre: 3 Richmond St, New and recordings that describe individual Norfolk Market. achievements. I have been attending since this market YOUR LETTERS Norfolk. 8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri. commenced and find that its present location Phone 6261 2687. A N N E S A LT , WELCOME NEW NORFOLK is most suitable for the disabled and elderly, there is ample parking close by in the LETTERS are invited on any topic. Not surrounding streets and that enables people all can be published and preference MEDICAL CENTRES MAKING PAPER to have the added bonus of easy access to the will be given to letters of less than 200 THE announcement of a temporary local shops as well, something that is not often + Bothwell Medical Centre: words. Letters will be published with production reduction at the Boyer Mill possible during the week. Patrick St, Bothwell. Phone 6259 5520. the name and locality of the writer. must stimulate the combined thinking of If there have been problems identified with For verification purposes, the name, + Central Highlands General governments at Federal and State level. some aspects of the set up of the market surely full address and phone number of Australia is facing a huge plastic the most sensible thing is to fix the problems P r a c t ic e : 6896 Lyell Hwy, Ouse. the writer must be provided (not for management concern. My suggestion is for all with consultation, rather than take away an Phone 6122 2016. publication). Letters may be condensed governments within our Commonwealth of amenity that is serving the community so well unless marked “use in full or not at all” + Derwent Valley Medical Australia Constitution Act 1901 to invoke the and bringing thousands of people to our town, and we reserve the right to correct removal of all plastic grocery shopping bags many of whom go on to visit other areas in the C e n t r e : 11 Burnett St, New Norfolk. errors of fact, spelling, grammar and and in doing so, make it mandatory to use municipality. Phone 6261 1399. punctuation. only Australian-made paper bags. I sincerely hope the council gives this Letters can be sent to New Norfolk The Boyer Mill at New Norfolk could meet serious consideration and consults widely and Derwent Valley News, 4 Richmond the total Australian demand. An Australian before making a decision on this matter. AGED CARE St, New Norfolk 7140; emailed to produced paper bag would give approximately KERRIN HARWOOD, Lower Rd, New [email protected]; or + Corumbene Care: seven times use, therefore justifying any cost NEW NORFOLK Norfolk. Phone 6261 2744. variant to imported plastic. via text message to 0417 387 577. This bold mandatory government IN THE NEWS Electronic letters should be sent as Updates: [email protected] stimulation would be a prime drive towards GIVEN the recent demise of many regional plain text and not as an attachment.

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[email protected] (03) 6224 3707 Authorised by Eric Abetz, 136 Davey St, Hobart TAS 7000 New Norfolk & Derwent Valley News // July 2020 newnorfolknews.com NEWS 5 Burglaries Cellar door beckons keep local police at Derwent Estate busy BURGLARIES from homes, a DAMIAN BESTER business and a building site have kept police busy as winter settled in New Norfolk. A GRANTON farmhouse celebrating its In their monthly report to the 200th birthday has become a popular vis- New Norfolk Neighbourhood itor attraction in the last few months. Watch, police said persons un- Parts of Rathbone Cottage, perched known had entered a building above the Lyell Hwy, have served as Der- site in Graham Court on June went Estate Wines’ cellar door for about 5, and removed several lengths 20 years. of handrail, aluminium planks, Today practically the whole cottage is and a quantity of D-rings used in use, with five individual rooms mak- as scaffolding. A bag of cement ing physical distancing a breeze. was stolen from the same area on The long-established business has June 13. remained open throughout the corona- A man is believed to have virus pandemic, initially cutting back to removed a number of antique takeaway bottle sales but returning to items from a High St business on wine tasting and platters as soon as pub- June 9. These included old army lic health restrictions permitted. knives, cigarette cases, a florin With lunches, coffees, platters and coin and a quantity of silverware. tastings back on offer, the cottage has The man was wearing jeans, a frequently been booked out, es- dark and light blue jacket, and a pecially as people have begun to baseball cap. emerge from self-isolation. Someone smashed the side The Mt Nassau property at window of a property in Dixon Granton has been home to the St on June 12, cutting themselves Rathbone family since 1913, with in the process of trying to gain Trevor and Pat Hanigan (nee OPEN: Derwent Estate entry. Nothing appeared to have Rathbone) starting the vineyard in Wines’ Andrew Hanigan been taken. 1993. A winery opened in 2014. and Angela Morgan at the The only reported incident Viticulturist Andrew Hani- Rathbone Cottage cellar involving vehicle theft was in gan, son of Trevor and Pat, is a d o o r. Benjamin Tce on June 19, when part-owner and the fifth generation a green Nissan Pulsar was stolen of his family to farm on the prop- from outside a house and later Open seven days a week, Rathbone like they understand the wines and what found burnt-out in Bridgewater. erty, which now mostly involves Rich in Cottage provides a unique cellar door we are doing,” Angela said. On the same night, a WAECO “farming” grapes. calcium, lime and loam, the vineyard is experience, including an understanding The Derwent Estate Wines cellar door CF40 portable fridge was stolen The 10 hectare vineyard can be herbicide-free and moving towards or- of the family and the property as well as at Rathbone Cottage, 329 Lyell Hwy, from a shed in Blair St. glimpsed from the highway before climb- ganic practices. The wines are made in the wines. Granton, is open from 10am-4pm during These incidents remain under ing the driveway up to Mt Nassau, where an eco-friendly purpose-built straw bale Twelve wines are available for tasting, winter months and 10am-5pm in sum- investigation. Anyone with infor- Rathbone Cottage (built in 1820) is one winery, including red wine, white, spar- and the experience has been reinvigo- mer. Phone 6263 5802 to book. Zimmah mation about these events or any of two heritage-listed buildings, along- kling wine, and cider. rated since Angela Morgan joined the coffee is available to have there or take suspicious behaviour is asked to side the two-storey homestead which is The varieties are pinot noir, chardon- business 18 months ago. Instead of doing away. contact the police on 131 444 or 10 years younger. nay, pinot gris, riesling, sauvignon blanc, a tasting and leaving, many visitors now For more information look up Der- anonymously call Crime Stop- Overlooking the River Derwent, the sparkling white wine, apple and spar- stay a while. went Estate Wines on Facebook or visit pers on 1800 333 000. property has the perfect aspect for the kling apple. production of cool climate wine grapes. “They go on a journey with us and feel derwentestate.com.au. www.nnnw.org.au

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July 2020 // New Norfolk & Derwent Valley News 6 OBITUARY newnorfolknews.com Vale, lion of Derwent Valley Celebrated Australian author residence in Bothwell. was interested in, he was inter- She was a robust woman ested in the entire history, not Thomas Keneally pays tribute to his very given to seasickness, yet least in the Viking of Van Die- she came all the way from Ire- men’s Land, Jorgen Jorgensen, friend, the late Leon O’Donnell land with five children to join a convict who had once liberat- him in Bothwell, where they ed Iceland from the Danes. were friends of the Reids of Leon could impart informa- THE last time I saw Leon knew about Tasmania, and he Ratho. tion deftly with great intensity O’Donnell, sick as he was, he knew them passionately. When John escaped dis- and based on research files. was campaigning to get an He helped me with a num- guised a priest by way of Ho- He had served in the Austra- historic plaque put up in New ber of books and I wasn’t the bart, she had to auction lian Navy for some years in his Norfolk at the place where only one he helped with his on- all her possessions, younger life, but after he left the notorious convict, Ikey ground knowledge. her horses, a that with honour, no ghost was Solomon, Dickens’ model of The beautiful buildings at mattress, the safe from his inquiry. the character Fagan in Oliver Glen Derwent were for him a livestock, I hope there’s some young Twist, had lived. place where the political pris- and travelled enthusiast going to take his He also showed me page oner William Smith O’Brien, now with six place. I am tempted to say one of a US Southern newspa- the Mandela of his age, found Governor of Montana. I’ve Irish po- children – though that as a narrator and per, the Charleston Mercury, a haven. known two people who knew a litical the youngest a spokesman for his island he that proved that the son of John He took me and many other lot about Meagher. prisoners born in Both- was unparalleled, and if I had Mitchel, an Irish political con- researchers up to Lake Sorell, One was Senator Ted Ken- and ed- well – to San one wish now that he’s gone, I vict in Bothwell until 1853, had to its vast waters tucked in un- nedy of Massachusetts, and the ited Smith Francisco, and would say, honour his requests fired the first damaging shots der the Tiers, where the polit- other was Leon O’Donnell. O’Brien’s re- crossed Nicaragua for historic plaques! of the Civil War against Fort ical prisoner Thomas Francis All the connections between markable journal. with them, to be with For he knew very clearly Sumter as a Confederate artil- Meagher had a house, its foun- Tasmania and the world, and He was an exact histori- John in New York. that we are not just who we lery officer. dations still there. within Tasmania itself, Leon an though he would have called I wouldn’t have known any- are at the moment. We are the In other words, the first Here he sailed a skiff named knew about and generously himself a layman. But no pro- thing about her if Leon had not past as well, and if we remem- damage to the US Union in the to honour an Irish poet, Sper- informed the interested visitor. fessional could have matched taken me to Nant Cottage farm ber that, we will have a richer Civil War had been let loose by anza Elgee, who was Oscar Wil- He had greatly helped Pro- him for knowledge. where they lived their Tasma- future. a boy from Bothwell. de’s mum. fessor Richard Davis of the I am trying to write a novel nian exile. So goodbye, with great re- These were the sorts of Meagher, after his escape, University of Tasmania, who now about Jenny Mitchel, John Obviously it wasn’t only grets, Leon O’Donnell, Tasma- things that Leon O’Donnell became a Union general and wrote his own book on the Mitchel’s wife, and about her Irish political prisoners Leon nian Warrior. DERWENT VALLEY COMMUNITY RADIO 98.9 TYGA FM

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THE launch of a local brand of blackcurrant syrup has been a runaway success with more than over bird deaths 50,000 bottles sold since April. Westerway Raspberry Farm DAMIAN BESTER In response, chief finance officer wald Park at the end of June last year, a mania launched its own inquiry after owner Richard Clark said the re- and former acting general manager Bill council spokesman said there had been native birds were found dead a day later. sponse to the Westerway Farms Richardson apologised for having mis- public complaints about bird droppings Biosecurity Tasmania found no brand of traditionally-flavoured A YEAR after the poisoning of birds in understood Cr Belcher’s request. in the area. wrongdoing by council staff but recom- blackcurrant and raspberry syrups a New Norfolk park, a Derwent Valley Mr Richardson said he had searched “A number of complaints from the mended action against an independent had been “wonderfully positive.” Councillor is still waiting to see the the council’s records system for com- community about excessive bird drop- contractor for alleged breaches of the “Our Facebook page has been complaints that led to the decision to plaints about the bird cull, not the com- pings together with ongoing damage to Agricultural and Veterinary Chemical inundated with happy customers, call in a pest controller. plaints that led to the incident. the playing field over the last couple of (Control of Use) Act 1995 and the Wild- telling us in which shops they have Councillor Paul Belcher told last “So no-one’s complained about the months led to council officers discuss- life Regulations 2010. The council’s own found the syrup, how many bottles month’s council meeting that he had geese being culled, but someone must ing how to remedy the situation at Tyn- inquiry produced a similar result. they have loaded up with, sharing been trying to view the complaints for have complained for the geese to be wald Park,” the post read. “The licensed When the council released a cen- the news with their friends,” Mr some time. culled,” Cr Belcher said. pest management company employed sored copy of its inquiry outcomes last Clark said. He said he had been told in March “Maybe not officially, but a fair few the use of a chemically laced bait which March, Cr Belcher asked to see the Stockists in the Derwent Valley that details of the complaints would be people complained about it,” mayor resulted in 14 geese and two ducks be- original complaint that had come to the include the Ouse IGA, Bushy Park made available to him, but he had since Ben Shaw said. ing destroyed.” council, and to be told why the council Roadhouse, Fairview Value Plus, been told the documents could not be Following the deaths of more than a The council announced an internal had acted on that complaint. General Riteway New Norfolk IGA, Mood located. dozen geese and several ducks at Tyn- investigation, and the Biosecurity Tas- manager Dean Griggs will follow it up. Food and Woolworths. Bidders blaze trail for rare tobacco tin ONLINE auction bidders went crazy over an advertised as the “Model Store”. The tobacco antique tobacco tin with a connection to New tin being sold on eBay is labelled “Model Norfolk recently. Special.” Measuring 10.5cm by 8cm and 2cm deep, In 1935 the general store was sold to S.P. the tin was listed for sale on eBay with a English. The building was later demolished to starting price of $60. Keen interest among make way for the town’s Coles variety store, seven bidders saw the price skyrocket to and is now occupied by St Vincent de Paul. $2946.68 by the end of the auction. In 1936 Mr Traill was working as an estate Once containing “a choice blend of fine agent in High St, with the phone number cut tobacco”, the two-ounce tin bears a paper Norfolk 111. seal advertising that it was only obtainable In the 1940s the business traded as H.W. from H.W. Traill in High St, New Norfolk. Traill and Son, with the additional service of The Traill family was in business in New being a booking agent for Australian National Norfolk from about 1922 and it owned Airways (later Ansett). property in High St until the middle of last The travel agency operated for many year. Mr H.W. Traill initially operated a decades, extending into a third generation of HOT ITEM: Originally sold in a New Norfolk shop in the 1930s, small business in the town and then took the family before being sold. The premises, at this antique tobacco tin fetched nearly $3000 online. on a general store in High St, which was 43 High St, remained in the family until 2019. Re-think. Re-set. Re-open. The Gray family has been serving Derwent Valley businesses for over 100 years… And we’re still here, helping business navigate the post-COVID-19 landscape.

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July 2020 // New Norfolk & Derwent Valley News 8 OBITUARY newnorfolknews.com Remembering Barry Gittus Well-known member of the Maydena community

MAYDENA lost a well-known and loved local dren: Tracey, Debbie, Michelle and Craig. The “As a father, he was stern but when things identity with the recent passing of Barry Gittus, family lived in a company house in Kallista Rd, got tough, as they always do, we knew he’d be who died at home on May 9. Born in December which they were later able to buy. They enjoyed there for us with love and understanding and 1943, he was the elder son of Cecil Gittus and many fishing and camping trips, especially to never-ending support... our rock. As a husband, Ruby Marshall, members of two prominent Lake Pedder. father and friend he was always there whenever Derwent Valley families. After leaving ANM, Barry spent a year work- anyone needed him. The big broad shoulders The family, including siblings Sheila, ing in the hops industry and then moved into to cry on when things seemed like they were as Pauline, Winsome, Rex and Sandra, lived in a tree planting. Later, he took son Craig to work bad as they could get. We’re really going to miss house in Kallista Rd, Maydena, and later in the same field. those shoulders to cry on.” at a farm further along the same Speaking at Barry’s funeral, Tracey said her father had relished his role road. Later they would move to eldest daughter Tracey said as a grandfather to 10, and great-grandfather to Macquarie Plains. her father had enjoyed a one, and even during his illness these children Cecil Gittus worked as happy and sometimes could put the light back into his tired eyes. a rigger with Australian mischief-filled child- She said the family would remember Barry Newsprint Mills and hood in Maydena with as the man who honoured his promise to their his son Barry would his brother and sisters. mother to live until their 50th wedding anniver- eventually work for the “Most of my memo- sary, making her the happiest woman alive on company as well. ries, as his daughter, of December 22 last year. The six Gittus children course come from the Son Craig recalled that when he finished were educated at Maydena time after he met the high school and decided not to go to college, his State School and Glenora love of his life,” Tracey father took him to work with him. “I’ve been District High School. After said. “My earliest memories planting trees ever since,” he said. leaving school, Barry started of my father are linked to the The funeral service at the Graham Family a 30-year career with ANM at constant love and devotion he Funeral Home in New Town on May 14 was Maydena, remaining with the company showed towards mum. For Dad, ‘Ree’ conducted by the Reverend Celia Hooker. until it withdrew from the town. was the best thing to ever happen to him and ev- Barry Gittus is survived by his wife Maree, In December 1969 Barry married Maree, erything for the next 50 years revolved around their children, grandchildren and great-grand- FAMILY: Barry and Maree Gittus, above, and their four and over the next 10 years they had four chil- their love and commitment to each other. son, as well as his siblings and extended family. children (inset). MEET THE AD MAN HERE TO HELP

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THANKFUL: Central Highlands Mayor Update from the L o u e e n T r iffi t heart of Tasmania

ON Tuesday the 26th of June the Or- motorcycle road safety audit to be deliv- Government Mobile Black Spot funding. dinary Meeting of council was held CENTRAL HIGHLANDS ered under the Tasmanian Government’s This funding could be chanelled towards in the Bothwell Town Hall. Coun- Towards Zero Action Plan 2020-2024. the reduction of mobile blackspots by cillors participated in temperature news and we must all continue to do These audits aim to improve road safe- mobile network operators. checks, hand sanitising and social the right thing to reduce the risk of any ty for motorists on identified high-speed Council has been awarded $589,128 distancing upon entry to the hall. outbreaks in our state. Full credit goes to rural roads. under the Local Roads and Communi- Councillors and employees have the state’s premier, Peter Gutwein, for his The department is now in the final ty Infrastructure Grant. The package of been very proactive in working to- strong leadership in such difficult times. stages of progressing the recommenda- support will help council in delivering gether to minimise the spread of Let’s all keep up the good work. tions for funding, after which an official available throughout the state. Well done priority projects focussed on infrastruc- coronavirus (COVID-19) in our HOLLOW TREE RD: Potential treat- announcement would the be made. Sub- to our local guys. ture upgrades and maintenance. community. ments to improve road safety for mo- ject to approval, funds will be provided MOBILE PHONE BLACKSPOTS: At the council meeting in June, there The COVID-19 Safety Plan that torcyclists on Hollow Tree Rd have now to council to enable the start of work. I have been meeting with the Regional were discussions on Black Spot areas on council has in place are legal documents been identified and prioritised, through One of the key drivers in the Road General Manager for Telstra Regional the Highland Lakes Rd and Lyell Hwy. It under the Workplace Safe legislation and a collaborative process involving State Safety Infrastructure Safety project has Australia, Tasmania, Mr Michael Patter- supported a recommendation that coun- we must follow what we have put in place Growth and the Central Highlands been local farmer James Hallett. James son, since 2018 regarding Telstra mobile cil allocate $120,000 of the future $1.8 Bil- until Workplace Safe advise that they are Council. has been a Hollow Tree Rd resident for coverage across the municipality. lion Boost for Local Government Local no longer required. Posters are displayed The recommendations are based on many years, and has attended and wit- In February, council held a workshop Roads and Community Infrastructure at all our workplaces and community findings from a motorcycle road safety nessed many motorcycle accidents along with Mr Patterson to discuss mobile cov- Program to upgrade mobile coverage at buildings. audit, and a successful workshop attend- this road. Council acknowledge and erage within the Central Highlands and Pelham, Bronte Park, Bradys Lake, Little Thank you to Graham, Bev and all ed by local stakeholders, council mem- thank James for his valuable input and to consider ways council could work with Pine Lagoon, Interlaken, Flintstone, Ar- staff who continue to keep our workplace bers, State Growth employees, Tasmania support. Telstra to identify areas that would bene- thurs Lake, Wilburville and Morass Bay. as safe as possible. The challenge now is Police and expert motorcyclists includ- Also, thank you to Tim Parsons for as- fit from Black Spot Program funding. I’ve I will keep you updated as we progress. that we do not become complacent and ing Malcolm Campbell. sisting State Growth in the collation of also written and spoken with members of undo our hard work. The Central Highlands Council is the fantastic Motorcycle Road Safety Federal and State government request- C o u n c illo r L o u e e n T r iffi t The easing of restrictions is great the first in Tasmania to be involved in a Awareness Posters and resources now ing support to encourage future Federal Mayor, Central Highlands Council

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New Norfolk & Derwent Valley News // July 2020 newnorfolknews.com NEWS 1 1 IN BRIEF...

SCHOOLS REVAMP Valley markets are FIVE Derwent Valley schools will receive additional funding for maintenance projects aimed at upgrading schools and supporting local jobs post COVID-19. These are Collinsvale and Fairview primary back in business schools, Glenora and Ouse district schools, and New Norfolk High DAMIAN BESTER CLEAN MACHINE: Colin S c h o o l. Cunningham on COVIDsafe THE biggest community markeplaces duty at the Bushy Park Market n n n in the Derwent Valley are back in busi- in the Upper Derwent United ness after being on hold during the first H a ll. stage of the coronavirus pandemic. FENTONBURY FIRE With restrictions on public gath- INVESTIGATORS say a house fire at erings being gradually reduced, the Fentonbury on July 12 was caused weekly New Norfolk Market and the by a lounge chair being placed too daily Bushy Park Market restarted two close to a wood heater. The house weeks ago. in McCallums Rd was completely The long-running market run destroyed, with the damage by the Derwent Valley Community estimated at $300,000. Fire crews House will start up again this Sunday, from Westerway, Ellendale, Bushy and the Lachlan River Co-Op will Park and Gretna found the three- stage a bazaar at its premises on Satur- bedroom house well alight. The fire day, with baked goods, fresh produce, was deemed to be accidental. plants, and art and craft. At Bushy Park, hall committee pres- n n n ident Colin Cunningham has been on COVIDsafe duty, personally greeting D R I V E O N every visitor to ensure everyone sani- THE Drive Time program at the Der- tises, signs in, and browses safely. went Valley Community House will The operators of all four markets receive a $35,343 grant to help more ask their customers to be mindful of operating at markets. The latest infor- Bushy Park Market, open daily in the New Norfolk Market, High St, New learner drivers to get their licence. the ongoing physical distancing re- mation about the state’s response to Upper Derwent United Hall, Gordon Norfolk, 8am-2pm on Saturdays. Infrastructure and Transport Minister quirements of the state’s response to COVID-19 can be found on the dedi- River Rd, Bushy Park, 11am-2pm on Bookings: 0451 463 526. Michael Ferguson said the Learner COVID-19, which includes limits on cated website at coronavirus.tas.gov.au. weekdays and 11am-3pm on weekends. Driver Mentor Program had been in - the number of people allowed to gath- Anyone who has a fever, runny Inquiries: [email protected] Derwent Valley Community Mar- credibly successful. “A driver’s licence er in one place. nose, cough, sore or itchy throat, or k e t , The Avenue, Willow Court, New can be an important part of getting The most recent easing of busi- shortness of breath, is asked to remain Lachlan River Co-Op, 90 Ring Rd, Norfolk, third Sunday of the month, a job, becoming more independent ness restrictions on June 26 allowed at home and to consider being tested New Norfolk, 10am-4pm Wednesday 10am-2pm. Bookings: 0458 649 379 and keeping up important family and markets to open, as well as food vans for COVID-19. to Friday, and 9am-3pm Saturday. or 0427 612 327. social connections,” he said. n n n BUDGET MEETING THE Derwent Valley Council’s budget Celebrating our best and brightest for 2020-21 will be presented to a special council meeting on July 23. The meeting remains closed to S T R A T E G Y the public in accordance with the Plans to erect a statue of New Norfolk’s favourite N E E D E D : council’s COVID-19 precautions. son has sparked questions about how and where Anne Salt at the plaque n n n our high achievers should be honoured remembering New Norfolk’s fi r s t s e t t le r, BREAST SCREENING BREASTSCREEN Tasmania’s mobile A RECENT report that a statue of Peter Hudson was Square’s non-working fountain, Denis McCarty. unit will be at New Norfolk from July to be erected in New Norfolk’s town centre has and described the landscaping as 27 until August 21, based in the car prompted a local resident to ask how the Derwent poor. “Seems to be a very confused park at the New Norfolk Library in Valley’s many other high achievers can be similarly garden with many elements and the which has storyboards, Charles St. Call 13 20 50 to make a acknowledged. fountain is remarkably unattractive,” the plaques and recordings that b o o k in g . In a Facebook post and in a letter to this consultants noted. describe individual achievements,” newspaper, former Derwent Valley Councillor Anne Recommending that a management plan be sh e sa id . n n n Salt said there were at least four Olympians from developed for the square, the consultants said the Mrs Salt her aim was to get people talking. “With the Derwent Valley as well as many other achievers. area “provides a major opportunity to reinstate a a growing local population we have an obligation Mrs Salt said she was concerned that the heritage style park and ornamental garden with to let them know our history. Kathy Foster was an TENDERS SOUGHT nominated location for the Hudson statue - a historic character”, with high quality seating, outstanding basketballer and represented Australia TENDERS have recently been called acknowledging his status as one of Australia’s gardenYour beds, paths, lawn ad and space forhere activities, at the 1984 Olympics. How should we promote the for several Derwent Valley Council greatest footballers - was becoming a mish-mash such as gentle exercise. story of her achievements for future generations to projects funded in last year’s budget. of monuments. 12cmMrs Salt said during strip her time as a councillor take inspiration from?” This includes upgrading toilets In approving the statue last August, the council she had raised concerns about “the mish-mash of Donations are being sought to meet a shortfall at the Valley Children’s Centre in accepted Arthur Square as the location, provided monuments in Arthur Square”, and the need to of about $5000 for the statue, which will soon New Norfolk; improvements to the that the Open Space Strategy identified it as a develop a plan for Arthur Square. “I believe a more be the subject of an amended proposal to the Westerway Community Hall; and suitable place. That strategy was accepted by fitting approach to acknowledging high achievers council. Spokesman Nick Cracknell said the Arthur various upgrades at the Derwent councillors in April but it did not make reference from the Derwent Valley is to develop a walk Square location could be integrated into any future Valley PCYC in New Norfolk. to the proposed statute. It commented on Arthur similar to that of Maryborough’s Walk of Achievers heritage walk. Call 0419 673 192 to donate. July 2020 // New Norfolk & Derwent Valley News 1 2 OBITUARY newnorfolknews.com New Norfolk’s retail queen Joan Mitchell will be remembered by the generation who shopped at the local Coles store

FOR 25 years Joan Mary Mitchell was a key After leaving the military as a sergeant, worked at Coles in High St, she was always member of the staff of the local branch of the Tubby secured work at Glenleith, Plenty, as a well presented and kept up-to-date with what G.J. Coles variety store in New Norfolk. general farm hand where he worked the farm was going on around the town and within her Born at Pontville in 1923, “Mitch” died horses and in the hops. extended family. at New Norfolk on April 30, aged 97. In a Son Ken grew up on the property along She loved her working life at Coles and eulogy written for the private funeral due to with his cousins and friends. He later worked will be remembered by the generation of COVID-19 restrictions, nephew Steve Balm- in the accounts department at Australian locals who shopped there. She joined the forth said it had been a tough upbringing and Newsprint Mills, Boyer, and in his spare business as a junior sales assistant when it almost subsistence living for Joan’s Harwood time was a successful greyhound breeder and opened at New Norfolk in 1959, became ap- family during the 1920s and 30s. trainer. He married Estelle Russell. parel manager in 1975 and assistant manager Looking after her siblings Joyce, In her early life Joan was in 1980. Doug, Dorothy, Peg, Les, Bar- known for her fine knitting Tubby and Joan continued hop-picking bara, Brian, Terry and Dennis skills and was a regular at Glenleith during their holidays for many as they arrived was part of provider of knitted years after they left the property, as did many her early life. jumpers for many of others. Tubby passed away in 2004. From the age of 12, she the farm employees Joan moved to Melbourne to be with son was working at a variety of and their families. Ken, grandchildren Karen and Todd and jobs and at around 16 she She was also a good great-grandchildren Mia, Jacob, and Connor, moved from home with dancer and taught but returned in 2007 after her beloved son her sister Joyce and cousin many how to waltz for Ken passed away. Dorrie Norris (Gray) and the dances held in the She lived in George St, just a few doors shared a flat in Paternoster Plenty Hall. up from her sister Peg, who was her constant Row, North Hobart, and worked From the farm at Glen- companion and contact for many years. at Hanton’s Cafeteria. leith, Tubby gained employ- With her move to Corumbene after her Joan had met her life partner of 63 ment at ANM in the pulp mill. The health started to fail, she looked forward to years Arthur “Tubby” Mitchell while she was family moved to a house they purchased regular visits from Peg and nephew Barry living at Pontville. He was in the army and on the corner of Charlotte and Humphrey Balmforth as well as phone calls and visits stationed at Brighton Army Camp. streets in New Norfolk, and Joan worked from her sisters Barbara and Dorothy. They married in 1941. Son Ken arrived in in the ANM Cafeteria and at Lachlan Park Phone calls and regular visits from Karen FAMILY: Joan and Arthur Mitchell with niece Jill Harwood 1942 and Tubby was demobilised in Novem- Hospital before joining G. J. Coles in New and her husband Joe and their children were at the Rosetta foreshore in the 1960s. ber 1945 after the end of World War II. Norfolk. Known simply as “Mitch” when she also a highlight for her. Picture: LES HARWOOD COLLECTION

Keeping on LIONS CLUB CORNER WITH MARG CRANNEY

THE Lions Club of New Norfolk at Blair St is starting to meet again and get THE pandemic and major roadworks have back to business as COVID-19 done no favours for the new owner of New restrictions continue to ease. Norfolk’s Blair St Store, but the business is It’s been a slow time for the last still open to serve its customers. few months but the club is starting Scott Hanson took over on May 18 in the the new Lions Year ready and middle of the COVID-19 lockdown and had raring to go. just started trading when roadworks started CHANGEOVER DINNER at his front door. The repairs to the nearby Each year we have elections for roundabout have seen traffic queued for the club executive and board of by Fiona Cardwell as president in hundreds of metres in all directions. directors. 2 0 1 7 /1 8 . The business remains open from 7am- The new term starts on July 1 7pm from Sunday to Wednesday, and until and is marked by a changeover DONATIONS 8pm from Thursday to Saturday, with new dinner usually held before June 30. In the last month, the club has offers including cheesecakes and hot dishes. This year the dinner has been made donations to the Lions delayed by COVID-19 restrictions Prostate Cancer Foundation, SAUSAGE SIZZLES OTHER ACTIVITIES and will be held on July 24 at the Haemophilia Tasmania, the Lions RESUME We don’t know when, but we Australian Spinal Cord Fellowship, Speed limits c lu b . We are delighted that Bunnings hope that we will also soon be Parkinsons Tasmania, Diabetes For the first time in the history Glenorchy asked our club to run selling raffle tickets, spinning the Tasmania and New Norfolk High of the Lions Club of New Norfolk, the first post-COVID sausage sizzle chocolate wheel and running our lowered S c h o o l. we welcome three women to the last Saturday, July 11 (pictured usual (and maybe some new) Thanks to all who have REDUCED speed limits will soon apply on top executive positions. a b o v e ). fundraising and community supported our fundraising Glenora Rd and Cawthorns Lane following Kerry Kievit will serve as Things are a bit different as activities. activities so that we can make a request from the Derwent Valley Council president, Margaret Bester as the Bunnings COVIDsafe plan is We are looking forward to donations to such worthy causes. to the Department of State Growth. secretary and Denise Smith as implemented but we are sure that getting back out there. The 80km/h speed limit on Cawthorns tre a su re r. WELCOME ROBYN these changes will soon become If you would like to know Lane at Macquarie Plains will be lowered to In the past, women have served MARKWELL business as usual. more about the Lions Club of 60km/h, and the 100km/h limit on Glenora as president and secretary. The At our meeting on July 7, Robyn We look forward to regularly New Norfolk please contact Greg Rd between New Norfolk and Bushy Park first woman elected as president Markwell was inducted as a participating in this fabulous Hudson on 6261 1329 or Kerry will drop to 80km/h. was Sandy Carmichael who served member of the Club. fundraising activity. Thanks so Kievit on 0409 792 007. Lions The 80km/h zone through Plenty will from 2008 to 2010 and again from Welcome Robyn. It’s great to much Bunnings Glenorchy for Australia. We serve (more than change to 60km/h, and the 60km/h zone at 2015 to 2017. Sandy was followed have you in the club. providing the opportunity. sausages). Bushy Park will be extended by 500m. New Norfolk & Derwent Valley News // July 2020 newnorfolknews.com NEWS 1 3

SERVICE: Lachlan Hotel lessee Local face Lyn Brown behind the bar. shows up in Rosehaven DERWENT Valley locations are fictional town of Rosehaven. This again front and centre in ABC- season sees McCallum Real Es- T V ’s Rosehaven which has re- tate facing competition for the turned for its fourth season. first time. The popular comedy is Daniel, Emma, and Daniel’s screening on Wednesdays at mum Barbara (Kris McQuade) 9pm on ABC-TV and ABC iView. will have to draw upon all their Filmed around southern Tasma- skills, all their local knowledge to nia, the production provided work for defeat the rival real estate agent. The about 90 Tasmanian cast and crew members eight-part season also filmed at Geeveston, from late October to early December last year. Longley, Seven Mile Beach and Cambridge. The multi-award-winning comedy series Molesworth actress Bryony Geeves (pic- Ouse pub goes the distance stars and is written by comedians Luke Mc- tured) appeared in the first episode last week, Gregor and Celia Pacquola, and the fourth along with the returning cast and several PUBLICAN Lyn Brown has seen takeaway meals and alcohol sales The lounge bar also serves season sees their characters relocate their real newcomers. it all in her seven years at the for the district. as a bistro and coffee shop, and estate business for a third time. Filming in New Norfolk included several Lachlan Hotel, Ouse, but 2020 Business is starting to improve there are 10 rooms available for Originally filmed in a shop in High St, locations in Circle St, Burnett St and Pioneer has been something else. and the hotel opens every day at accommodation. New Norfolk, the location shifted to Oat- Ave, as well as the avenues at New Norfolk The COVID-19 lockdown 8.30am, offering meals between The hotel was first licensed lands for the second and third seasons and North. wiped out the passing trade and noon and 2pm, and 6-8pm, with in 1896 and was closed for four to Richmond for the fourth season, although The first three seasons of Rosehaven are fly-in fly-out workers, but the bookings preferred - call 6287 years prior to Lyn and husband the on-screen location remains within the available for viewing on ABC iView. pub remained open to provide 1335. Dennis taking over in 2013. keep it up to keep covid out

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Reduce the risk Stay at least 1.5 metres away from Wash your hands often with soap others when outside your home. and warm, running water. Use alcohol based hand sanitiser when out. Stay at home if you are unwell and always cover coughs and sneezes. Be aware of, and follow, current gathering, business and travel Get tested for COVID-19 if you have restrictions. any cold or flu-like symptoms.

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LEFT: Students Kaylah and Bronte with a barrow load of mulch for the Glenora District School garden.

RIGHT: Agricultural Studies student Austin preparing for work in the garden.

BELOW: Alysha picking apples in the school o rc h a rd .

Back to school THE first half of the school year was and change throughout the state. and teachers. “From Term 3, parents unlike anything experienced in the With schools due to resume for are able to escort their children to last century, with the COVID-19 Term 3 from July 21 (July 20 for classrooms [but] at this stage the pandemic keeping most students at colleges), Ms Graham said Gleno- Department of Education is advising home for a large part of Term 2. ra would be able to enjoy a return schools that parents are not to Glenora District School principal to greater normality, with some enter classrooms as per the Health Liz Graham has paid tribute to the excursions, assemblies and perfor- Department guidelines,” Ms Graham resilience of students, families and mances able to be held for students said. staff, and their The final weeks of Term 2 saw commitment to Glenora’s agricultural studies learning during students working hard to prepare what was a time their gardens for some winter crops, of significant while Prep/1 students began investi- uncertainty gating shapes and their properties.

LEFT: Prep-1 student Brax colouring two- dimensional shapes.

BELOW: Young Hayden RIGHT: Brandon and Will making a spider from tending to strawberry plastic shapes. plants in the school g a rd e n . All photos courtesy of Glenora District School. BELOW: Prep/1 students hunting for “shapes” in the Glenora District School environment.

LEFT: Gracie- Lee creating a n im a g e o f a fro g u s in g t w o - dimensional s h a p e s .

July 2020 // New Norfolk & Derwent Valley News 1 6 POLITICS newnorfolknews.com Connected Bright future for communities Derwent Valley E R I C A B E T Z thrive Senator for Tasmania AS we emerge from For me, a trip up the Valley the shortest day and is always prioritised. Be it local CRAIG FARRELL, MLC COVID-19 it’s good to council issues, grants for com- Member for Derwent celebrate the emergence munity organisations, deliver- of the New Norfolk and ing a flag, opening the Online It is said that every cloud has THE launch of New Norfolk and folk could have most of their Derwent Valley News. A Access Centres at New Nor- a silver lining, the COVID-19 Derwent Valley News during the requirements met in their own strong vote of confidence folk and Ouse, launching an silver lining is that it has shown COVID-19 crisis has reminded town. in the Valley’s future and off-river mini-hydro scheme, the value of community and lo- me of how vital our local envi- Government also played business generally. visiting the job providers, or cal resilience. We have travelled ronment is and why we should a vital role in keeping local The Derwent Valley is attending school assemblies, back to a time where we had to be aware that getting bigger and people employed in their own underappreciated. Rich the Valley is diverse. be industrious and do all that we globalized doesn’t always serve communities by operating vital in history, scenic beauty, Previously, professional can confined to our local area. us best. services such as the Tasma- productive enterprises, visits to the New Norfolk Door-to-door services for Tasmania has always nian Government Railways, and a strong community Court of Petty Sessions, food and other supplies are functioned better with small Public Works Department, the showcased by Corumbe- seeking justice for the falsely back, innovation to solve prob- business and local management. Postmaster General and Hy- ne, it is Tasmania’s best kept secret. accused or, more often, leniency for those who lems with what is available – You don’t have to look far to dro-Electric Commission. These Like a sentry, the Watch House at Grant- had “done it” were always highly anticipated as distillers are producing sanitiser see the number of Tasmanian organisations employed many on is a reminder to all travellers of the rich it meant a visit to the wonderful array of things locally. People have strongly businesses that have vanished in people who lived and raised heritage that awaits. The Watch House itself of yesteryear at the Peg Factory or lunch at the supported local businesses as large corporate take overs. Many their families locally. was built to supervise convicts (161 in total) Oast House travel was restricted and families companies are now part of large Local economies were to build the causeway from the rock quarry Campaigning in the Valley is a good litmus spend more time together. international companies or have made strong by people being behind it. Two million tons of stone shifted by test – the genuine issues of the day are fearlessly Let’s try to keep the good simply stopped trading. employed and spending their wheelbarrow. Soon to be replaced by a brand- yet politely raised, be it the rate of the pension, things going. Take that bit of During the 1960s and 1970s income close to home. new bridge. price of cigarettes, job opportunities, or cost of extra time to spend with others. local communities were served The industry that I was Settled over 200 years ago, the New Norfolk power – real day-to-day issues. You soon detect Support the local businesses by businesses that employed first employed in has more or region boasts Tasmania’s oldest Anglican whether your party is being favoured or not so that will be here for us during local people. Farms operated less completely vanished. The Church (St Matthew’s) and oldest continually favoured by the electors. good and bad times and think through Dairy Co-operatives television industry employed licensed hotel (The Bush Inn). The unexplored potential has always stood about how we can do things that were generally owned by the hundreds of people in the thee Most Australians would not know that their out – bulk land for affordable housing within better by investing more in our primary producers. TV stations across the state. Now morning newspaper is printed on newsprint commuting distance to Hobart, diversification local community. Timber mills supplied it is sent from a centre on the made at Boyer or that their beer may be fla- of crops being grown from tomatoes, grape- Its great to see local media builders who built houses out of big island. Apart from a the local voured by Derwent Valley hops. People from vines and cherries, to sheep and dairy, forestry, getting stronger. This is another material grown close by. Pubs content in news there is no local around the world enjoy its plump cherries. tourism and hospitality. The Valley has it all, form of communication for our and grocers were owned and op- television production to view. And along the stretches of the Derwent are with an exceptionally bright future. residents and it will help ties us erated by families that in many The same applies with other the powerhouse turbines generating Tasmania’s It’s a privilege to work for you and your together. cases had generations of experi- media outlets like newspaper renewable energy which lights and heats our community, and to be given the honour to “A good newspaper is a ence in that line of business. and radio where the bulk of houses and towns alike while providing the write for the first issue of a new monthly nation talking to itself” Communities were pretty content is generic national and needed energy for a paper mill and zinc works. newspaper. (Arthur Miller – American much self-sufficient and towns global products. playwright). Sharing news at the local level the stories of the people and the events reckon there’s still something special Importantly, they’ve carried that BRIAN MITCHELL, MHR Federal Member for Lyons that shape local communities. Stories about picking up an actual newspaper information down to the local level. like, for example, the future of the and flicking through its pages over a The response of the Tasmanian Boyer Mill are best told by local papers. cup of coffee. When you read an actual community to the coronavirus has been WITH hundreds of regional news- The future of the mill appears secure newspaper you come across stories you fantastic. I know the premier has been papers shutting their doors across the for now but its long term viability is of can often miss when scrolling through getting a bit of praise but to my mind it’s country it’s a pretty gutsy move to start course a vital concern for the Valley. clickbait headlines on a smartphone. the people who are the real heroes. Tas- one up. So congratulations to the New I met with senior management Clippings from a paper mean more manians have followed the guidelines Norfolk and Derwent Valley News team and unions recently, alongside my than a printout of an internet story. and done the right thing, and as a result on taking the plunge. state Labor colleagues Rebecca White You may or may not know that I we’re continuing to do well here. Local newspapers that live and and Craig Farrell, to receive a briefing. was a local newspaper journalist and As we’ve seen with Victoria, things breathe the communities they serve, There are some serious global head- editor or more than 25 years and I can quickly go pear-shaped so it’s telling the stories of local people and winds to be faced but we were all struck loved every minute of it. I still live and important we remain vigilant and events can be safe harbours in a world by the solidarity on display between breathe local news and I love to catch continue to do the elbow bump and of constant change. management and the workforce. up with the papers and newsletters that sanitise and wash our heads regularly. Sure, we’ve got the world literally Everyone is pulling in the same serve the many communities through- I’m delighted to be offered this at our fingertips through our smart- direction and everyone wants Boyer out Lyons. opportunity to write for this first edition phones, but it can be overwhelming. to have a long-term future. As a paper The past few months have shown of the New Norfolk and Derwent Valley Sometimes it’s easier just to shut out all mill that creates newsprint, healthy just how important local newspapers News and can I say it’s a particularly the noise. newspapers are vital for Boyer, so the are. They’ve carried stories on the nice touch that you’re launching the This is where local newspapers like migration of news onto the internet is coronavirus and kept people informed paper on my birthday. New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News an unwelcome one. about the latest developments and Here’s hoping you’re around for at are so vital. Only local papers will tell Now, call me old-fashioned, but I restrictions. least another 53 years too. New Norfolk & Derwent Valley News // July 2020 newnorfolknews.com PEOPLE 1 7

SMOOTH OPERATOR: Jamie Brown is impressing the team at TasWater where he works as a trainee. He also serves as a volunteer Jamie’s setting the fi re fi g h te r (a t r ig h t ), b e lo w. standard at TasWater A traineeship with the state’s water company is the foundation for a young man’s success

A LOCAL TasWater employee undertaking the position. Jamie, being the successful a traineeship has already impressed his applicant for the traineeship position, is peers after only six months in the job. also from the area. New Norfolk’s Jamie Brown, 17, started “We wanted someone who was not with TasWater as a Trainee Water Services only the best candidate for the job, but Operator in January. someone who was already in the area to “Jamie only started working with us in try to reduce the amount of travel they the Derwent Valley area six months ago, would be required to do,” Adam said. and so far, he is going really well,” Acting TasWater’s Derwent Valley region Derwent Valley Regional Co-ordinator serves areas including Maydena, Bushy Adam Smith said. Park, Ouse and more, with seven water Jamie says he is enjoying his working treatment plants in the region. environment. “It’s going well, it’s a good “Jamie’s job will require him to learn environment and everyone is relaxed and about the treatment plants in the area Treatment as well as his on-the-job He is just one of a number of trainees good to work with,” he said. which we cover and their procedures,” training. “He is going well and he clearly TasWater has employed statewide. “I am learning lots, everything from A d a m sa id . has a strong willingness to learn,” Adam Jamie’s employment demonstrates plumbing to the treatment plants and the “These include the water treatment sa id . TasWater’s ongoing commitment to local guys have been good teachers.” plant filtration, the treatment of the water Jamie is not only working for TasWater communities and fostering training and Late last year, TasWater advertised the and general maintenance. “ full time, but is also a volunteer firefighter employment opportunities for young trainee position for the Derwent Valley Jamie has recently started studying with the New Norfolk Fire Brigade, having p e o p le . region, with hopes of securing a local in for a Certificate III in Water Industry started out as a junior four years ago.

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ABOVE: The River Derwent at Bushy Park, by fishing guide and photographer Ben Hoggins. Your views of MIDDLE: Lynette Graham captured Lex Clark’s horse- drawn rides in action at the Westerway Primary School centenary earlier this year.

BELOW: An icy start to the day at Westerway this our valley winter, shared by the Westerway Raspberry Farm. WINDSORS CORNER: Local photographer [email protected] and fishing guide Ben Hoggins’ image of River Derwent at Hayes. Our beautiful surroundings bring out the photographer DAYBREAK: Andrew Lewis’ photo of the in all of us. A selection sun rising over High St, New Norfolk. of reader-submitted photos will be published each month.

ABOVE: Lynette Graham’s mushroom close-up.

RIGHT: A chilly morning’s tennis at New Norfolk, captured by Christine S m it s .

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PROUD TO BE TASMANIAN A TREACHEROUS COUNTRY to find a woman called Maryanne R o b in G r a y Katherine Kruimink Maginn, whose son is involved in the once-lucrative whaling Former Premier Robin Gray was the highest Lib - Local author tra d e . eral vote winner in our state until his retirement Katherine Kruimink The Australian/Vogel’s in 1 9 9 5 . is the winner Literary Award, an Proud to be Tasmanian - Robin Gray & The Liber- of this year’s annual prize for writers al Led Recovery, co-authored with former chief of Australian/ under the age of 35, is staff Andrew Tilt, offers a stimulating insight into Vogel’s Literary Australia’s richest and the State’s political life during the 1980’s. Award. Set in most prestigious award The secret to Gray’s success was to reach Tasmania in the for an unpublished out to the Tasmanian community and moti- 1840s, Kruimink’s manuscript. Previous vate everyone with a sense of confidence and n o v e l, A Treacherous winners have included Tim well-being: hence the “Proud to be Tasmanian” C o u n try, follows Gabriel Winton, Kate Grenville, Gillian campaign. The 430-page book contains com - Fox, newly arrived to Van Diemen’s Mears, Brian Castro, Mandy Sayer mentary and observations, mixed with photos, Land from England and on a quest and Andrew McGahan. graphics and political cartoons reflecting a humorous view of the era.

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Derwent Valley days gone by This page will be a regular feature State Library for the benefit of in New Norfolk and Derwent future generations. This month we Valley News each month. Many feature an undated selection of of the images will be drawn river and valley views, apparently from the wonderful archive that from 1936. Readers are most is the collection of the M e rc u r y welcome to share their own newspaper, now housed at the images of days gone by.

TOP and ABOVE: Scenes of rowing at New Norfolk, and views of the River Derwent at P le n t y .

LEFT: A crowd watching rowing events on the River Derwent at New Norfolk. The undeveloped north bank of the Derwent can be seen in the background.

RIGHT: The view from the Derwent Cliffs Scenic Reserve in New Norfolk.

Pictures: Mercury Historical Archive/Libraries Tasmania New Norfolk Newsagency Your best source for Your ad here local history books 48 High St 6cm strip New Norfolk 7140 Phone: 6261 2720 Email: [email protected] Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 6.30am to 5pm Saturday: 8am to 1pm July 2020 // New Norfolk & Derwent Valley News 2 2 OPINION newnorfolknews.com Lingo of the lockdown that be as well as grog, where we all live now, hoping there Lawyer turned broadcaster and writer because while we won’t be an economic coronapocalypse Annie Warburton ponders the were all aghast at to burden the coronials – the coming the prospect of generation - too far into the future. language of the pandemic. closed-down Meanwhile, we try not to fall into a pubs pouring “coronacoma” - that state of iso-induced kegs of stale torpor that keeps us in bed later than I’VE been making a list of all the new words unless you b e e r d o w n usual, at least until it’s time to get up and and phrases generated by the pandemic. want to be th e d ra in start WFH. Everyone know what that Some instantly fitted the bill, some were treated like (w h o k n e w means? I found out from some younger ingenious and/or funny but probably Ty p h o id b e e r w e n t friends who were Working From Home. destined not to last, and some became M a r y. “o ff ” th a t After that we might enjoy a “quarantini”, overused and irritating within a short time. “P P E ” is q u ic k ly ?). but not too many, or we might be tempted First up, the medical terminology. another one B y a ll to go “zoombombing” our partner’s WFH Coronavirus itself had been around, but – P e rso n a l accounts we meeting, which could lead to covidivorce. only the scientists knew that it applied to Protective were consoling As for having an illegal dinner party, only lots of viruses, including the common cold, Equipment. It ourselves in “iso” covidiots would do that. not just this latest nasty one. didn’t take long with just as much or When the states started shutting their The more careful started to describe before journalists, more of spirituous and borders, some called it a kind of “Covexit”. it as the novel coronavirus, before it got health workers and in to x ic a tin g fl u id s. When Western Australia did it, inevitably an official name, which is SARS-CoV-2, politicians were bandying this Iso-this, iso-that. Iso became some wag dubbed it “Waxit”. or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome acronym about on the probably correct an all-purpose prefix attachable to any We Tasmanians were the first state to Coronavirus 2, because of its genetic assumption that we all knew what the number of activities – iso-baking, iso- pull up the drawbridge, thus instituting similarity to the virus that caused the SARS letters stood for. workouts, iso-gardening, iso-desking. what I thought then and still think should outbreak in 2003. It’s the actual disease Then there are those terms which Iso-desking meant there would be be called “Taxit”. Did I coin this phrase? that’s called COVID-19, meaning “the had been around but which got new no more hot-desking, the loathsome Perhaps. Has it taken off? Er, no. But it COronaVIrus Disease that started in 2019.” life. “Herd immunity” was one, and also practice of forcing office workers to move sh o u ld ! Donald Trump started calling it the “patient zero”, the presumptive first person constantly and share desks in the name of So what irritates this old grump? “Stay Kung Flu, which is a bit rude, as is Wuflu, to get the disease. “Flattening the curve” increased productivity, allegedly. Good safe”. Yes, yes, I know it’s an admirable although I do think that one’s rather cute. was probably already there, but only riddance to it, I say. I for one am glad that sentiment but I find it especially annoying The social terminology is more statisticians and demographers knew what iso-desking is part of the new normal. coming from rich celebrities doing interesting. Top of the list in gaining it meant. Now we all do. Corona itself is a nice-sounding word workouts and baking sourdough bread instant worldwide currency and “Pivoting” was there too in – “crown” in the latin languages – that in their palatial home gyms and kitchens. recognition is “social distancing”. I bet management-speak, but suddenly it got separated easily from the coronavirus And it’s become the new have a nice day, every country in the world has some new life as something business owners (so named because of its shape) to lend and, well, don’t get me started on that. version of this phrase by now. We all should do to adapt to the new economic itself to funny parody songs such as M y know what it means: no hand-shaking, no reality by turning to a new practice, for C o ro n a and any number of those playful Annie Warburton was an ABC hugging, no kissing. Keep your distance instance when beer and whisky makers portmanteau words at which English broadcaster and a longtime M e r c u r y in the supermarket, please, and don’t go started using spare alcohol to make e x c e ls. columnist. She also writes at sneezing, spitting or coughing in public hand-sanitiser instead of grog. Or should Words such as “coronaverse”. That’s anniewarburton.com.au

Councillors’ corner THANK YOU BUSHY PARK The support of these WHAT an interesting time the last 18 in a u g u r a l New Norfolk REBEKAH months have brought us in the Derwent COMMENT and Derwent Valley News Valley. Cr PAUL BELCHER advertisers is greatly LODGE In late 2018 we saw a diverse council appreciated. Senator Eric Abetz elected with a few new faces at the table, I will not let this rest until we find out what Guy Barnett MHA and the election being very tight across the caused the poisoning to happen. Cr Paul Belcher board. To some they were only birds but to Black Swan Tasmania In 2019 the resignations of councillors many they were part of a daily routine R.E. Clark and Son Anne Salt and Rachel Power saw Frank that included feeding them. People in the Danbar Automotive Pearce returned to council and Natasha aged care and disability sectors would take Eagle Snack Bar Woods elected to her first term. clients/residents/participants for an outing Craig Farrell MLC Earlier in 2019 we lost a great former to look at the birds for hours. James and Lydia Graham councillor in Barry Lathey. He always I believe the former general manager Gray Matters Advertising had the community at heart and was very was made the scapegoat of that incident Brian Mitchell MHR Friendship, Love & Truth proud family man. and following his departure we saw many New Norfolk Newsagency I miss giving him a call and chatting acting general managers in the role. • • • • • • • Carole O’Donnell about the council and the community or The council has now appointed Dean Pauly’s Pizza We meet once a month at 7.30pm just asking his advice on different things. Griggs, an executive from the City of Phoenix Garden Centre He was a wealth of knowledge. Melbourne, as the new general manager. Derwent Valley Council Social Rooms Quilted Teapot The last year has been tough on us all Councillors will have a monthly catch- T&M Trophies and especially the council staff who do a up with Dean, so if anyone has an issue for Rebecca White MHA Expressions of interest great job in the chambers, especially with me to raise at this meeting or at council, Williams Mitre 10 the challenges that have been dealt to please let me know. PLEASE call June Davis them. Williams Outdoors Thank you all for your faith in our secretary Let’s not forget “goosegate”. I know a lot All Derwent Valley Councillors were truly local news. of people will say it was only the death of a invited to provide a short report to New Damian Bester, 6261 3051 few birds but to me it’s about transparency. Norfolk and Derwent Valley News. • • Editor/Publisher

New Norfolk & Derwent Valley News // July 2020 newnorfolknews.com B O Y E R 2 3

NEWSPRINT LOG WITH STEVE BALMFORTH

T H E Newsprint Log w a s fi rst published in 1945 to communicate the activities and achievement of those involved with a fledgling newsprint industry in the Derwent Valley and provided news from the Australian Newsprint Mills operations at Maydena and New N o r fo lk . In future issues of New Norfolk and Derwent Valley News th is column will feature articles from th e Newsprint Log and other Mill publications to showcase the ANM stories from 80 years ago. T h e L o g chronicled the history of Australian Newsprint Mills and is a great record of the achievements, and involvement of all involved. The major employment opportunities created, affordable AS NEW: The Boyer Mill in housing, sporting and community November 1940. facilities provided by “the Mill” saw the Derwent Valley prosper and grow since the humble beginnings back in March 1938 when ANM was formalised as a company and construction commenced of the Boyer Mill just outside New Norfolk. As background on the Birth of a great industry establishment of the Mill, and long before the 1938 plant construction, FAR LEFT: there had been extensive and at Paper Machine times exhausting discussions and 1 at Boyer. speculation on how best to utilise Tasmania’s vast stands of eucalypt L E F T : T h e fo re sts. trial plant at In 1915 the Tasmanian K e r m a n d ie . Government commissioned a project to evaluate a potential B E L O W : papermaking industry conducted Issues of the by an American forest products Newsprint Log . engineer, Henry Surface. The report from Surface was blunt with his comments dismissing any opportunities to make paper m a g a z in e – t h e Newsprint Log - a n d from the eucalypt because of the ABOUT THE WRITER his experiences within the company, inherent short fibres.However, STEVE Balmforth started his working Steve's monthly column will feature with World War I causing a life at Boyer in 1968 as a 16-year-old articles from the records and his severe shortage of paper Junior Clerk and spent almost 50 years recollections highlighting the activities in Australia and the with the organisation under various that established a unique Tasmanian encouraging pulping corporate takeovers, name changes, industry right here in the Derwent tests carried out in and associated challenges and V a lle y . France using eucalypts, c h a n g e s . He is now semi-retired and provides the Industry seeds He held a wide variety of roles a strategic consultancy service to the were being sown. including Public Relations, Industrial Pulp, Paper and Recycling Industry At the time bright Relations, being a member of the and has recently returned home to the young scientists L.R. development team to establish Derwent Valley. (Lou) Benjamin and John Australia’s first newsprint recycling In his first column he outlines the Sommerville took up the challenge plant at Albury and managing the behind-the-scenes work involved with and spent almost a decade testing company’s Recovered Paper Division. starting an industry that became a the pulping characteristics various As a previous editor of the company world-first for Australia. eucalypt species with visits to established paper mills in Europe and England where they cajoled the operators to run tests with their With progress being made in December 1932 as directors of laboratory was established at Sandy papermaking expertise on hand pulping machinery. in 1929, Amalgamated Zinc was the newly formed Derwent Valley Bay and progress moved quickly to help with equipment design In 1926, the fruits of their hard preparing to float a new operating Paper Co Pty Ltd they were granted with a 56 acre site acquired on the and construction, the first sheet of work had proved that there was company to manufacture newsprint, a 300,000 acre forest concession by banks of the Derwent River at Boyer newsprint was produced from the possibility of newsprint being made when the New York Stock Market the Tasmanian Government which in 1934 for a proposed paper mill. No 1 paper machine on February 23, from eucalypts and in the following crash caused the Kermandie Team guaranteed a permanent wood As the project gained momentum 1941. It had been a long journey year Benjamin with the backers of to disband. supply for a future paper industry other publishers joined the venture, from those early set backs and with Amalgamated Zinc Ltd established However four newspapermen The Kermandie pilot mill was the registration of a new entity, the foresight by a dedicated band a pilot plant at Kermandie in the including Keith Murdoch - all restarted and now with Benjamin Australian Newsprint Mills Pty Ltd of scientists saw the birth of an south of Tasmania to continue their directors of the Herald and Weekly and Sommerville on the payroll was made on March 15, 1938. industry that became a significant research work. Times Ltd - saw an opportunity and of the Derwent Valley Paper Co, a With help from Canadian lifeblood of the Derwent Valley. July 2020 // New Norfolk & Derwent Valley News 2 4 A T H O M E newnorfolknews.com Top tips for your winter gardening USE THE TIME in winter to care for START YOUR COMPOST BIN a n d plants and re-pot any that have root ball as they have surface roots. GARDENING your tools. Use linseed oil to nourish add layers of plant material and some become root bound. Wipe all dust It’s also a good time to plant new rose WITH MITRE 10 all your wooden-handled tools, which animal manure to increase both the off the leaves regularly and position bushes into well-prepared soil. also reduces splinters. temperature and microbial activity. away from both cold draughts and DON’T FERTILISE OR PRUNE to o PROPAGATE NEW PLANTS b y YOU CAN MODIFY the colour of heat sources. Your indoor plants will heavily in the colder months as this making hardwood, or last season’s your mop-headed hydrangeas with also probably require less watering only encourages new growth, which IT’S time to rug up and get outside growth, cuttings of shrubs such as acidifying or blueing tonic in winter. in w in te r. may increase plant stress and shock. to enjoy your winter garden - the roses, English box, lavender, fuchsias, You can also use garden lime for pink YOU CAN ALSO LIFT and divide Half-strength liquid seaweed can be garden waits for no one. It may be hydrangeas, and abelia. Increase flowers, too. Repeat applications herbaceous perennials that have died used as a plant tonic. chilly outside but your plants are still humidity in winter and protect these each month until the desired colour down. Replant immediately or pot for Visit Williams Mitre 10 for more needing care and attention, so here cuttings by putting them under a a p p e a rs. later use. Transplant azaleas, camellias information and products to enjoy are a few tips to maintaining your plastic cover. CHECK THE HEALTH of your indoor and rhododendrons, but take a wide your garden in winter. garden so it thrives into spring. Sausage rolls are Rose’s speciality

although the preferred brands of some baking paper. COOKING ingredients - such as the puff pastry - 2 . Cut onion into quarters and place WITH THE MAGRA CWA tends to change over time. into blender with slices of bread. Blend until crumbled. Add tomato Rose’s mini sausage rolls sauce and sausage meat and mix THE Magra CWA is a finely tuned M a k e s : 6 0 w e ll. machine when it comes to the task 3 . Cut pastry into three long strips. of catering for one type of event or Ingredients Brush a strip with milk on one long a n o th e r. 1 small onion e d g e . The group is well known for the fine 1½ slices of bread 4 . Place sausage mix along the length fare it provides for meetings, birthdays, 1½ tablespoons of tomato sauce of the strip. Roll, and cut into five funerals and other gatherings. 1 roll Woolworths sausage meat pieces, placing two small cuts on Each member has their go-to recipe 4 sheets of puff pastry (thawed) the top of each sausage roll. Place when catering is called for, and sausage M ilk seam-side down on lined baking HOME STYLE COOKING: Magra rolls are the domain of branch vice- trays. Repeat for remaining sheets CWA vice-president Rose Hardwick president Rose Hardwick. M e t h o d o f p a str y. and secretary Barbara Morley. Mrs Hardwick has been using 1 . Pre-heat oven to 210C fan-forced, 5 . Cook 15 minutes or until golden the same recipe for at least 15 years, and line three baking trays with b ro w n .

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July 2020 // New Norfolk & Derwent Valley News 2 6 SP O R T newnorfolknews.com EAGLE ROSTER SPORT BRIEFS JULY 17-18: Friday - Women play North Hobart at North Hobart AUSKICK RETURNS Saturday - Colts play Dodges Ferry at THE Auskick junior football program Shark Park. is back for anorther season at Glenora J U LY 2 5 : Seniors, Reserves, Women and New Norfolk. The 10-week and Colts play Huonville at Boyer Oval. program offers non-contact game- A U G U S T 1 : New Norfolk bye. based activities to help boys and A U G U S T 8 : Seniors, Reserves and girls aged 5-12 to develop their skills. Women play Brighton at Pontville. Colts have a bye. The New Norfolk program starts on Monday, July 20, at 3pm at Boyer AUGUST 15: Seniors, Reserves and Colts play Dodges Ferry at Boyer Oval. Oval, Third Ave. The Glenora program Women play Kingborough at Boyer. starts on Sunday, July 26, at 9am at AUGUST 22: Seniors, Reserves and Glenora District School, Gordon River Women play Hobart at the TCA. Colts Rd. Register at https://play.afl/auskick have a bye. AUGUST 29: Seniors, Reserves, n n n Women and Colts play Cygnet at Boyer Oval. SEPTEMBER 5: Seniors, Reserves and SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE Colts play Lindisfarne at Anzac Park. THE operators of the Hobart Women play South East Suns at Sorell. Speedway at Sorell Creek have SEPTEMBER 12: Seniors, Reserves issued their draft calendar for the and Colts play Claremont at Boyer 2020-21 season. The season opener Oval. Women play University at Boyer. is scheduled for October 3, with SEPTEMBER 19: Seniors, Reserves sprintcars, Tassie Sixes, street stocks, and Colts play Sorell at Pembroke VOLUNTEER: NNDFC scoreboard attendant Tony “Town” Hall cleaning up in the changerooms. junior sedans and bombers on the Park. Women play Lindisfarne at Anzac Park. bill. There are further local racing dates for October 24, November 7 SEPTEMBER 25-26: Friday - Women play Claremont at Boyer. Saturday - and 21, December 12, January 2 and Colts play Huonville (ground TBA). 22-23, February 13 and March 13. This calendar is subject to change Match times - 3-game days: 1 0 a m , and updates can be found at www. noon and 2 pm; 4-game days: 9 a m , Back to the footy facebook.com/hobartraceway 10.45, 12.30pm and 2.15. SALLY COLEMAN start of the season. Thank to note that due to the Fixture correct as of July 16 but you to all our other coaches COVID-19 restrictions still n n n subject to change. Check for updates and players for sticking to- in force, spectators are not at southernfootballleague.com.au IT’S finally here. Welcome gether through the time of allowed onto the oval at TROUT NIGHT COVID-19. I know they are quarter time, half-time and back to all our teams for JULY 30 will be Trout Night at Williams all keen to start on July 25. three-quarter time. the 2020 Southern Football Outdoors at 41 High St, New Norfolk. Hopefully with the help For everyone’s safety, League season. From 5.30pm there will be specials of all our sponsors and sup- please abide by all the signs We still have some work on all things trout-related, as well porters we can make this and posters around the to do to comply with all the as giveaways and lucky door prizes. short season a success. ground, in the grandstand T & M TROPHIES COVIDsafe requirements Light refreshments will be served and We have four levels of and the glass hut, and the Tony Blackwell • Ph: (03) 6261 2244 before footy starts, but we experts will be on hand to answer sponsorship from $500 to changerooms and toilets. will be ready to go on July any questions. Find out more at • For all your club trophy $2500, as well as jumper Thank you for all your 25 at Boyer Oval against facebook.com/newnorfolkfishing or requirements. sponsorship for $100. help and understanding. Huonville. phone 6261 3444. • Choose from our large range of A big thank you to senior Contact me on 0408 873 We hope you have a great printable products for that special coach Josh Clifford for all 922 to find out more about day at the footy and enjoy n n n customised gift including mugs, his hard work and dedica- the benefits of becoming a the great food and hospital- stubby holders and T-shirts. tion to the club under the sponsor. ity from our hard working • Come in to view our large range of COVID-19 restrictions. Please come along to the volunteers. SPORTS RESULTS products and we can help you with Setting up training vid- footy and show your sup- RESULTS and reports are published your choice. eos and all your other ef- port to all the players, men Sally Coleman is president for free. 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This 6-Day Playing member $340 (ex- For more information private mes- hole can make or break your round. cludes Saturday competitions, honour sage the club on Facebook, call 6261 THE New Norfolk Golf Club is a lush The par 3 8th/17th over the club’s board competitions and voting rights) 2653 or email newnorfolkgolfclub@ well laid-out nine-hole 18-tee course dam is challenging in its own right. Junior 17 and under $135 bigpond.com on the hill in Howell Drive, New The view as you head over the crest Social memberships $30 Norfolk and look down from atop the 7th/16th A 5 per cent discount on the first PENNANT WINNER Established in 1912, it is one of the fairway bank down to the green with year’s base rate is available to groups The Southern Country Golf Asso- oldest clubs in Tasmania and offers 2653 or email newnorfolkgolfclub@ the club’s dam bordering the left-hand of three or four new members joining ciation Pennant competition could great function facilities in the club- bigpond.com side is remarkable. together (Full and 6 day playing cate- not be completed this year due to house and a well-stocked bar on the Sponsorships are always welcome gories) COVID-19. As the New Norfolk Golf 19th hole. and the course is available for corpo- 2020-21 SUBSCRIPTIONS A 10 per cent discount on base rates Club’s Division 5 team finished on New Norfolk is a private golf rate and sports club days at attractive The club has very competitive annual available to groups of five or more new top of the ladder, it was named the course, open to the public six days prices, with packaged meal deals and fees for members and juniors, with no members joining together (Full and Division 5 champions. Well done to each week excluding Saturdays. on-course service. joining fee. 6-Day playing categories). the team of Fred Carmichael, Justin Green-fee players are welcome, and The New Norfolk Golf Club has Full Playing Member (male and fe- Green fees are $20 for 18 holes and Miller, Damien Hack, Wade Coleman, limited golf gear is available for hire. several holes that you will remember male) $450. $15 for nine holes. If visiting from the Tim Lowe, Darren Stevenson and Please call in advance to book on 6261 after your round, including the par 3 Senior Full Member $310 (10 years mainland or overseas the cost is $15 Leigh Post.

PROUD PAST: Secretary C a ro l Nichols with some of the r o w i n g c l u b ’s m e m o r a b i l i a . READY TO Pictures: DAMIAN BESTER ROW THE New Norfolk Rowing Club recently wel- comed rowers and families to the new 2020- ROWING 2021 rowing season during the very unusual SQUARE BLADES COVID-19 period. The NNRC community was reminded that in these unprecedented times of the need to all con- pletion. It has been a very hectic period for all NEW DIGS: New Norfolk tinue to be careful regarding hygiene and physical the build team. Now that many restrictions have Rowing Club’s Peter Nich - distancing including at NNRC. been eased, several volunteer working bees are in ols, left, John Bannon Early this month Rowing Tasmania put out the plans for the near future. These include fitting and Carol Nichols. Pictures: DAMIAN BESTER the new season schedule and also advised that boat racks, rowing boats across the river from crew boats were allowable again. their old home to the new one, and many other This came after permission to row in only sin- finishing touches inside and out. gle sculls for the previous month since rowing was The team of NNRC volunteers working with At the new facility on the opposite side of the allowed to restart in June. Tasmanian tradespersons has achieved an amaz- river, boats and oars and related materials will be The senior and masters squads have returned ing and monumental rowing boatshed, clubroom stored in the ground floor area for easy access to to the water over the past few weeks on Saturday and community facility. the river. mornings with stringent guidelines in place and Plans for opening celebrations will be devel- The second floor includes a kitchen, toilets, paperwork required. Other squads of younger oped over the next few months. These will be sub- change rooms and large open room overlooking rowers will start training in the months ahead. ject to COVID-19 restrictions. the River Derwent. This large space will serve two The current facility on Rocks Rd was built purposes. It will be a friendly space for club mem- NEW BOAT HOUSE after the original shed was badly damaged in the bers to gather as well as a function venue for hire. Construction of the new NNRC Derwent Valley 1960 floods. The location has been far from ideal, “The NNRC was established in 1928. We are a Boat House on the New Norfolk Esplanade con- with rowers needing to cross the busy road to ac- small club with a long proud history,” club secre- tinues and has reached nearly 95 per cent com- cess the river. tary Carol Nichols says.

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LOOKING AHEAD: NNDFC vice president Chris Lovell, left, p re s id e n t Sally Coleman and s e c r e t a r y H a r v e y C o g h l a n . Picture: DAMIAN BESTER EAGLES READY TO SOAR CHRIS LOVELL to coach instructions or to have a we have gained Tyron Rainbird (midfield/forward) from Bothwell, Craig Coppleman, have been kick during the breaks. There will (back/forward) back from Cairns, Rhys Heald (midfield) from working hard on the track and are also be other restrictions including Nathan Lester (midfield) back Richmond and Corey Lovell from keen to get that first win on the AFTER major disruptions to our social distancing and limits on from St Virgil’s, Nic Clayton, Nick Campania. board. normal way of life due to COVID-19 numbers in wet areas etc. Benson, Bryan Chaplin (forward) We welcome all players and We look forward to seeing as restrictions, we are finally on the Although the season will and Bradley Chaplin all back from wish them good luck for the season many old and new faces at the cusp of the 2020 Southern Football consist of only eight games and a Bothwell. ahead. Josh Clifford is senior coach. football as possible, however ask League season. bye, all teams have been training Clinton Curtain has returned Our Reserves will be much for patience as our volunteers work Our Saturdays at the football will enthusiastically under strict from Campania and Michael Murray stronger this season under coach through the significant and strict be significantly different this season conditions. They have been training and Josh Kelly from Oatlands. Corey Ransley and our Colts requirements placed on all clubs to with numbers at grounds limited to hard and are keen to get the season We have also gained Jake under coach Paul Clark have good enable the season to commence. 500 people (which includes players under way. Bearman (midfield) from Glenorchy, numbers on the track and will and officials). Our Senior list is looking Ryan Browne, Tyler Ford (forward), no doubt improve as the season Chris Lovell is vice president Spectators will no longer be able strong. Losses are Jye County and Nathan Ford (back), James Shearing progresses. (football operations) at the New to access the playing surface to listen Danny Coppleman. However, (back) and Jamie Sokoloski Our women, under new coach Norfolk District Football Club. 2020 EAGLES FOOTY FIXTURE: PAGE 26

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