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ANZAC Day in the Yass Valley 11am service which was relatively uncommon compared to recent years.

"The main service was potentially a little bit down because we didn't have the march, and maybe more people came to the dawn service," he said.

State MP for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman was in attendance for the Yass dawn service, alongside Yass Valley Mayor Rowena Abbey.

Wee Jasper residents and visitors to the reserves marched to the tune of a lone piper across the Wee Jasper bridge up to the Wee Jasper Community Memorial Hall. Local school principal Michelle Andrews and students held the Australian Flag at the front, and children on horseback brought up the rear.

Students Dougal and George Cathles read out the names on the Honour Roll during the service. Bugler 'Alexander Fraser played the Last Post' and 'Rouse'. Handmade wreaths were placed at the Memorial as Graham Hannaford played a stirring lament on the bagpipes.

Over at Binalong, local resident Nigel Wong said their service had a "big turnout" and had a few thankyou's he wanted to make. "Thanks to Natalie Booth and Christine Davies from NSW Police for attending, Garth Chisholm, George Above: Dawn service in Yass. Elliott, Binalong VRA, Binalong Public Right: Yass Mayor Rowena Abbey, School and Robin Winterflood for her Yass RSL Sub-branch President bugling skills." Neil Turner, Member for Goulburn There were games of two-up on offer Wendy Tuckerman. Photo Credit at many venues across the Valley, with Wendy Tuckerman. normal, the community flocked in had their commemoration events, all some punters getting a little droves to their respective local putting their own spin on things. over-exuberant with their bets as the Two years have passed since the services and festivities. Reverend and MC of the services in night wore on at the Yass Soldiers Yass Valley was last able to celebrate Yass, Murrumbateman, Sutton, Yass, Steve Neuhaus said the dawn Club. ANZAC Day together, and whilst Binalong, Bowning and Wee Jasper all service drew a crowd similar to the Max O'Driscoll proceedings were not entirely back to

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Junee's Athenium Theatre became the latest "The Regent Theatre in Mudgee was recently sold "new money" coming to Yass, who see Yass' Australian regional theatre to be restored and for $1 million, and it's going to take about $3 million proximity to Canberra and Murrumbateman as a reopened in recent times, providing yet another to rescue and reopen that." vantage point for investment. reminder of the potential of Yass' dormant asset, the Liberty Theatre. Paul said 2020 involved meeting with many people "New money and new entrepreneurial ideas that are who held an interest in buying the Liberty Theatre, coming in and will come in, in October of this year." The refurbishments at the Athenium Theatre and expected there was more interest to come, included a new commercial kitchen, storage, especially post the Council election in September. "Given that you have Murrumbateman down the outdoor function space, and new air conditioning, road and all that housing estate, plus Canberra only using three NSW Government grants totalling "Last year, we had a number of interested parties 40 minutes away, you're going to see a joining of the almost $1.1 million. coming to look at the theatre and inspect it, and three areas," he said. Renowned heritage cinema consultant Paul everyone is extremely positive about the theatre's Brennan estimated the Liberty Theatre in Yass could future." Paul has worked tirelessly across the past year to earn similar grants, which would cover most of the create a portfolio to support whoever the new refurbishment costs. "Once that September Council election comes owners end up being. "You would only have to spend $1-1.1 million on the along, you're going to see an influx of very wealthy Liberty to have it be an absolutely grand performing entrepreneurial 35-40-year-olds come into Yass and "Whoever buys it will find there is a huge portfolio arts, concert and cinema venue, which would be buy up the main street and turn it into one of the which I completed last year, of all the government unlike anything else that's in ." most fantastic, functioning heritage towns in grants and support connections." Australia," he said. Mr Brennan spent much of 2020 engaging the Continued page 3 community and potential buyers of the Liberty Paul believes the next Council must have an Theatre by current owners Touie and Denise Smith. entrepreneurial mindset to make the most of the Drink Driving 8x Over the Limit Pleads Guilty The 37-year-old Canberra After being found in the ditch woman who was caught by just outside the NSW/ACT police driving 8 times over the border, the woman was luckily legal limit in Murrumbateman uninjured and able to be taken late last year pleaded guilty in back to the Yass Police Station, court this week. where it is believed she blew a reading of 0.419. The woman was charged on the 27th of December after The woman received a two-year attending a friend’s event and good behaviour bond and will was the driver of the have to use an interlock system Volkswagen pictured down a in her car for the next 30 ditch on the Barton Highway. months.

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Junee’s Athenium Theatre. "This is such a landmark building that is famous

"A portfolio of support which would get triggered for around Australia, and it's now famous for not being anyone who buys the theatre which will explain how open," he said. Liberty Theatre and its over the road neighbour, the to go about getting additional funding so that it's fit- Commercial Hotel, could be reinvigorated under a ted out with what it needs," he said. He also wanted to reiterate that the Liberty could new, more entrepreneurially focused Council. hold something for everyone. Paul contended that the Liberty Theatre had just as "The ones who come in will be very active in re- much potential as any other regional theatre re- "Everyone supports the reopening of this theatre, freshing this town, and the high point of refreshing opened in recent times. but when it reopens, it's not just going to be a play- this town is the Commercial Hotel and the Liberty house for a certain group of people." "What the Liberty has more than anything else, is a Theatre," he said. particular style which the public find really appealing and therefore suppliers would find really appealing." "It will be a professional venue of a world-class stan- With Junee joining Bingara, Grafton, Oberon and dard in a world-class heritage town, that's having a Leeton as reopened theatres in regional New South "There's about six businesses that can run out of rev-up of tens of millions of dollars," he said. Wales, and with Mudgee expected to follow soon, that theatre." the Liberty Theatre remains on the market. Paul believes Yass' two great, dormant assets, the Max O'Driscoll Cooking up for Music Fuel Mishap munity always provides sup- port to their local school. It would be mean the world to us if the broader Yass com- munity would also support this fundraiser and their local small schools. Small schools are a big deal! Cookie varieties available include: • ANZAC Biscuits • Caramel Fudge • Choc Chunk • Doggie Dough • Gingerbread • Mint Choc • Nestle Smarties Diesel was mistakenly put into the during this time, please come and see Wee Jasper Public School frozen and can be thawed • Raspberry White Unleaded 91 pumps at Mobil Service our friendly staff at Mobil Yass with your P&C is raising funds to fur- and re-frozen as required. Choc Station in Yass on Friday. The error was proof of purchase, and mechanic ther enhance the student's All purchases are made on- • Strawberry apparently not discovered until the next reports and we will discuss further with interactive playground by line and your contact details Cheesecake day. you.” We hope to see you all again. the inclusion of outdoor mu- are provided to our organ- • Triple Choc Owner of the Mobil Service Station in Apologies again, and thank you for your sical instruments. The small iser. He will contact you Yass Naren Ankinapalli acted quickly, patience, cooperation and Support.” school continues to create to arrange delivery to Yass Michelle Andrews, releasing the following statement: Naren was reflecting on his time so “Dear Valued Customers, far in Yass, and wanted to give this outdoor learning and play and Murrumbateman. Teaching Principal We apologise for the inconvenience further message to what he describes spaces and values student some of you may have experienced as his “loyal cliental”. well-being and creative ex- •https://cook- Below: Wee Jasper over the weekend at Mobil Yass. “Since we started the business this pression. iedough.com.au/campaign/6 students George, Tilly, We can confirm there was a driver error town and community has supported me 05d94b7eaccdc7c3d746898 Dougal and Abi show off upon delivery and is currently being very well.” We are selling cookie dough /view the tasty fundraiser cookie through Billy G's Cookie •Orders close investigated. “I put everything I had and a lot of dough. Right: George, All tanks have been checked, pumped money to start the business and I was Dough company. So far, we Wednesday 12 May. Tilly, Abi and Dougal show out and Quality Fuels are now back in panicking, but the locals here gave me have sold 57 tubs and we their cookie dough the tanks, with no signs of wonderful support.” “We are incredibly are aiming to sell 150 We are appreciative of how fundraiser target. contamination. sorry for what happened, and hope the tubs. The dough arrives our small Wee Jasper com- If your vehicle has been affected town will continue to support us,” he said. Page 5 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY April 28, 2021 Murrumbateman Village Markets provides perfect day out

crowd because it's very nice weather, gardens, and everybody knows you and at the Rec Grounds here, we've grow too much, so you can bring it got a fantastic setting with great trees, down to the store and sell it for a little a beautiful outdoor setting," he said. bit of money, and some of the money goes to the market." There is an eclectic assortment of stores that means there is something "We also need people to come and on offer for everyone, with "The Nut play on the stage, so if there's Yass Shoppe" a store that's quite new to the people who are good musicians, we'd markets but growing in popularity after love to hear from them," he said. every market they attend. The next market will be on the 8th of John said the market is always looking May; get down to support the great for extra contributions to its community work John and his team do. store and made a callout to the Yass Valley's local musicians. Max O'Driscoll

"The one we really want to tell people Left: "The Grud" performing live. about is our community store which is Below: Nut Shoppe boys, Riley for people who'd like to grow stuff in Davis, Alex Nanesa and Tom Lilley.

The Murrumbateman Village Market "We had people coming in early this returned this weekend, and what a morning before we'd even set up!" day it was. "This year, we've had about eight mar- Operating out of the Murrumbateman kets, and it's been going really well. Rec Grounds, the markets have a truly We've had a good steady crowd," he unique feel, particularly when the said. weather was as lovely as it was on Saturday morning. While the stores and products on offer are a major draw point, the atmos- John Thorn, who is the organiser of phere created by its scenery and live the Murrumbateman Market, was re- music makes the Murrumbateman Vil- soundingly positive when discussing lage Market so unique, a point John its current state and how the commu- reiterated. nity is receiving it. "We're looking at another pretty good Valley Band beats the drum for more players The band currently has a few young musi- Robin says the practices are relaxed and cians but have more interested but are un- enjoyable, providing everyone with a great able to make it to the practices, with Robin outlet to unwind and "have quite a good hoping to rectify that in the weeks to come. time chatting away". Practices are on Thursdays from 6:30- "We have a few; I'm going to start doing a 8:30pm in the Fire Control Centre, for the drive around to contact parents of some of time being. All that's required is an instru- the kids that are keen but have trouble get- ment and a music stand to get involved. ting there," she said. Max O'Driscoll

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“We don’t want a two-and-a-half-metre footpath in sticking point. front of our houses if you’re going to have another one there.” “I think a two-and-a-half-metre path is overkill, and I think there are better places that it could be used,” “All of the residents are against it,” he said. he said.

The natural environment present in Dutton Street Residents have been left disappointed by the lack of today is largely there due to the efforts of its resi- communication from the Council regarding the dents, past and present, created by tree planting planned path and are hoping it is not too late in the over the years. process for their ideas to be considered.

“One of the neighbours actually contacted Council about 10 years ago before they did their tree plant- ing to ask what the Council would be happy with, so they did it in accordance with the recommendations of Council,” he said.

Al said concerns are not restricted to purely the resi- dents of Dutton Street, with some of those that use the area who would perhaps benefit most from a footpath, also against the proposed plans. Al Phemister standing at one of the trees which will be affected by the proposed shared path. “I’ve even spoken to people who use the area for ac- cess to Riverbank Park, and they actually said they Tonight, residents of Dutton Street in Yass will pres- would sign petitions to prevent trees from being cut ent to the Yass Valley Council their concerns about down for the footpath,” he said. the construction of a shared path connecting Rossi

Street to Riverbank Park. The reason the proposed path is so wide is to en- sure it can be used as a “shared path” for cyclists A resident of Dutton Street, Al Phemister, said most and pedestrians, with Al suggesting he found it un- Al Phemister standing next to a sculpture which concerns revolve around the expected impact on ap- likely the path would be used by cyclists much at will be removed by the proposed shared path. pearance, heritage value and the trees of Dutton all. Street. “We didn’t know anything until they came in and said “I don’t think a lot of people will use it because it’s ‘you’re getting a footpath’.” “We’re looking at the appearance of the streetscape not in a straight line and a cycle path is a lot of path and the heritage value of the old houses and the for not many people that will use it.” “We are happy to work with them, but what we trees and things that are there.” would like is the best result for us.” “In time, the discussion is that it will be duplicated “To put in a footpath like they’re going to put in, will when they take over the railway corridor, so then we “They’re looking at putting it on our side of the street severely impact the trees.” will have two, two-and-a-half-metre paths on our because it’s the easiest thing to do, but the easy street,” he said. thing to do is not always the best thing to do,” he “They’ve suggested that in some places, they could said. make the path narrower to accommodate, but it’ll The area was identified as the number one priority

still impact them quite a bit,” he said. area for a footpath in Yass due to the number of What are your thoughts on the proposed shared people who use the area to get through to the River- path? Are there any other areas you would like to Al and the other Dutton Street residents are con- bank path. see a shared path installed? fused by the decision, especially considering Coun- Write to [email protected] cil has earmarked the old railway tracks that run Al agrees as a footpath, the plan is appropriate, but through their street for footpath conversion. its status as a “shared path” appears a particular Max O’Driscoll

Cheques for $500 each were recently in the community centre adjacent to this year to be able to support two Yass Can Assist and handed over to Can Assist and the the men's shed and participants make wonderful groups that exist primarily to SPIN Foundation SPIN Foundation by Len McGuigan a donation. The group donates the help and care for people in our com- coordinator of the Yass Valley Men's amounts raised to a worthy local or- munity in their time of need. benefit from Shed exercise group. ganisation each year. exercise The exercise group meets each week Mr McGuigan said it was a privilege Page 7 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY April 28, 2021 Number 1 Man brings them home They were employed in the bombed-out shell of a hotel for six months making envelopes and little bags and paid a small amount in Japanese cur- rency. All they had to eat was rice, a little salmon mixed with it occasionally, greens of a sort, and sea- weed. It helped to fill them but they were so terribly hungry they resorted to licking the gum of the en- velopes. They stole curtains to make undies. After two years in Yokohama, the girls were to be loaned to Japanese farmers to work in their fields. The farmers called them "men" and Matron Parker was No. 1 man. Jobs included carting coal in cold weather at the foot of Fujiyama, digging paths, sweeping streets, cleaning gutters and even clean- ing sewers when they became blocked. Miss Parker explained “It was a very dreary life with hard manual work all day long and the food getting worse and worse” She wore no shoes for 18 months and made shorts from sun-bleached calico. On one occasion she had her hair shaved off. Sister Callaghan be- came too sick to work. Their task was to sow rice and sweet potatoes and do the gardening. At night they pinched pumpkins to help supplement their meagre rations. A lucky discovery was a grave nearby. “The Japanese, believing in the spirits of Japanese at Rabaul on 23 January 1942 Kay Parker their dead, took food and put it on the graves of their Captain Kay Parker, Lorna Whyte, Daisy Keast and would need all her leadership skills and strength. departed relatives. The gifts comprised nice cakes, Mavis Cullen arriving at Mascot 13 September 1945 Their three and a half years of captivity were to pickles and all sorts of good things for the spirits to after their ordeal as POWs Image courtesy of the make them the longest-held Australian POWs in the eat. Believe me, we POWs made very good spirits Australian War Memorial. Pacific. each night."

After repatriation in September 1945 Sisters Parker The hunger was worse to bear than the cold. When Anzac Day can seem to be a fairly “blokey” affair but and Cullen and Callaghan along with Sister Whyte, one of the girls fell into a hole, they were too weak to there are three names on the World War II honour a fellow ex-P.O.W. returned to Yass and resumed pull her out. To make matters more trying, the Ameri- rolls in the Memorial Hall definitely worthy of recog- duty for six months at Yass Hospital after which Kay cans were bombing nearby. nition. Parker gained the position of Matron at Adelaide Eventually, they were rescued by the Americans. Miss Kay Parker, then respected Matron of Yass Memorial hospital. Sister Callaghan, semi-invalided At her farewell, before departing for Adelaide in hospital and her fellow sisters Mavis Cullen and since returning home died in Adelaide in March 1947 Kay Parker was praised for her management Eileen Callaghan knew little about what was ahead 1954. style whilst Matron. While discipline was maintained of them when they enlisted in the Australian Army In June 1947, Matron Parker gave a moving but ap- there was no emphasis on the difference in status of Nursing Service in 1940. parently humorous account of their POW ordeal to superior and subordinates but rather the staff felt

Energetic and out-going, Kay was a popular Presi- the local CWA. At Rabaul, where there were six they were part of one happy family. Perhaps it was dent of the Hospital Auxiliary Younger set, regularly nurses to one hundred patients, they were machine- this approach, her sense of humour and indomitable throwing herself enthusiastically into starring roles in gunned and bombed from the air but none of them spirit that enabled “No 1 Man” to bring her friends the fundraising concerts and balls, or compering the were hit. The nurses and patients sought refuge in a safely home. children’s mannequin parade at the Scottish Fair Convent where they lived for four months. Eighteen and the dog show judging for the RSPCA of whom of them were then taken by the Japanese from Judith Davidson for Yass and District Historical she was voted Vice President. Rabaul to Yokohama, Japan, spending eleven days Society When the three nurses were captured by the in the hold of a ship. Bowning-Bookham Landcare Group Tree Planting

“Nevertheless, we’ve had good results make plantings like this possible. with the two tree plants we’ve already If you are interested in joining the put in, and we’re confident with this Bowning-Bookham Landcare Group, one as well,” said Linda. you can reach out to their Facebook page or attend their monthly meeting Linda has been involved with the most at the Bowning Hotel on the third recent edition of the group for five Thursday of every month. years but could recall involvement with Their next meeting will be on the a Landcare group when she initially 20th of May. moved to the area 25 years ago. Materials for fencing and tube stock Max O’Driscoll were made possible by the Bowning- Bookham Burrinjuck to Bango Habitat Bowning-Bookham Landcare Hops project. The group has also volunteers plant 350 trees at Wattle received government grants that help Valley.

The Bowning-Bookham community “As part of that, we try to encourage planting at Wattle Valley on Saturday community members to come and saw 15 planters get 350 native tube plant trees as well,” she said. stock into a steep rocky ridgeline. The project aims to provide shelter for “The Bowning-Bookham Landcare stock and restore the habitat for Group has had a long-running project wildlife after major fires came through of over three years to encourage the area in 2013, burning most of the landowners to plant trees as part of a tree and leaving the area completely habitat restoration project,” said Presi- bare. dent of the Bowning-Bookham Land- care Group and the landholder who “Because there’s no other trees hosted the recent planting, Linda around, it makes establishing trees Thane. very difficult!” Page 8 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY, April 28, 2021

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members, and these were followed by a selection of deli- Pink Picnic a bloomin’ cious fresh fruit donated by our Yass Woolworths store - so a lunch of great value and enjoyment for a needy success for Breast Cancer cause. There was lots of pink adorning the park, some quite Research Funds bright and some soft and pretty. Hopefully next year with The weather was fabulous after a foggy morning for the more time, we can encourage members to come a little more flamboyant for a few laughs and with some great Yass and District Garden Club's Breast Cancer Research bonnets, hats and more children’s decorated bikes or Foundation fundraising Pink Picnic event at Riverbank scooters. Park. Almost 50 people including children attended Club members were very generous with donating raffle dressed to show off every shade of pink imaginable. prizes, including potted plants, beauty packs, colourful We set up half under the tree for sound and shade, ta- outdoor cushions, wine and a night at One Tree Hill B&B bles, chairs and picnic rugs were placed on the lawn. (donated by Bimbi and Kim Turner). Obstacle course sets Sue's delicious dips and biscuits were laid out on the and hoola hoops were presented to children as prizes. beautifully decorated picnic tables - and so, the picnic and With continued support we could make this an annual fun began. event and support other Cancer Research Foundations Trader & Co arrived with a wonderful selection of food over the coming years. at about 12:30. We had many comments on how tasty the Glenda Snape organiser food was and there was plenty. Committee member After our presentations and prizes, we bought out a Halle Coggan, Leo Eadie, Frankie and Yass and District Garden Club yummy selection of pink cakes donated by committee Emily Wynn. Page 9 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY April 28, 2021

Online Subscriptions Available Go to www.yassvalleytimes.com.au Page 10 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY April 28, 2021 Rotary In Australia - 100 Years beginning, Rotary spread Elect, Geraldine Rurenga across Australia which now from . Geral- has nearly 33,000 members in dine spoke on mentoring, in 1300 Clubs. Centenary cele- Rotary and in life. “90% of brations have been held by people with active mentors these Rotary Clubs including are happy in their jobs.” a special dinner at the Royal Mentoring can be a formal Tara in Binalong. arrangement but more often is The Rotary Club of Murrum- informal, such as between burrah-Harden was chartered parent and child. in 1948. That Club sponsored What is important is that Rotary in Yass and the Yass practical advice, guidance, Club was chartered in 1953 and support should be given with a membership of 22 busi- to the younger generation - or nessmen under the leadership the new Rotarian. A vote of of Yass jeweller, Ray Samp- thanks was given by Pat Mc- son. Donald of the Murrumburrah- The Yass Club then spon- Harden Club who noted that sored the Rotary Club of older platinum Rotarians can Boorowa in 1960. The three also gain from young mentors! Clubs met together at Bina- One of the added highlights of long on 21 April 2021 to cele- the evening was the formal in- brate not only 100 years of duction of six new members Rotary in Australia but over into the district clubs. Yes, Rotary-District Governor Elect Governor Philip Byrne - citizens, including General Sir sixty years of Service Above Rotary is attractive to new Leo Farrelly - Belconnen, Canberra, Boorowa President John Monash, gathered for Self in our local district. members today, just as it was District Governor Nominee Margaret Elizabeth Mayburgh, the inaugural lunch meeting of Seventy members of Rotary in Melbourne 100 years ago. Geraldine Rurenga - Wagga, Yass President Toni Hopkinson the newly formed Rotary Club and their guests met for the Alfred McCarthy Past President Pat O'Connor - On Thursday 21 April 1921, of Melbourne, the first Rotary dinner, including guest Murrumburrah-Harden Area, 37 prominent Melbourne Club in Australia. From that speaker, District Governor Brahmans Face Coota Bulldogs In First Round At Home The Binalong Brahmans will face a tough challenge in this castle RAAF in Williamstown. The ADF won 46-0. Saturday’s match against former group 9 The Brahmans are also coming off a win where they de- Club, the Bulldogs, at the Binalong Rec feated the Gungahlin Bulls 10-0 on March 27. Ground. Ben Said, “Coota will be a well-drilled side. Coming Kickoff is set down for 2:00pm. from the Group 9 competition, lots of their players will The Brahmans have had a week off after dispatching have plenty of experience, we are expecting a tough the Crookwell Green Devils in a trial match at Fisher Park match.” with a 44-16 scoreline where the Bulldogs started slowly Coota Co-Coach Aaron Byrne said, “ We know that after not playing in 2020, however, soon kicked in to gear, George Tooke is going to be a strong test for our club. We overpowering Crookwell in the second half through class didn’t field a side last year and we are wanting to work on and discipline. our combinations and continue on from the good form we had against Crookwell. The boys are excited to be back Binalong President Ben Spencer is looking forward to playing in the blue and white for Coota and that is the the challenge, especially after 3 Brahmans players took main thing.” part in the Australian Defence Force Side who took on Turkey in the lead up match to the Dragons and Roosters The Jersey Girls will take on the Bullettes in the ladies Annual Anzac Day clash. League Tag competition. The Jersey Girls were soundly beaten at Harden when they took on the Hawkettes in a Pete Adam who is well known in George Tooke Rugby recent trial match before playing under lights on April 9 at League circles lined up with mates James Croydon and Binalong. It is a new look Jersey Girls side who will con- Tim Crellin for the ADF. Crellin and Croydon are both in 34 tinue to work on their combinations and look set to have a Squadron based in Canberra while Pete is based in New- solid season.

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Ian Burden releases a pass. The Yass Senior Netball got under way last Tuesday night again following the school holiday break, a batch of bad weather hit the courts during matches. There were even lightning strikes and scuds of heavy rainfalls, however the players got the job done. Results: Green Geckos 24 def Drama Queens 20 Around this time of year, as winter ap- pouch – not by the legs or tail but from Jesters 31 def Weirdos 4 proaches, many female eastern grey its torso/body – and wrap in a towel Allstars 9 def Muzmosa 3 in a low scoring match. kangaroos are carrying a growing joey (keep one in the car) or jumper (keep Unfortunately, Ballbusters forfeited to 8th Wheels. And Diamonds in the Rough in their pouches. Unfortunately, this is warm, dark and quiet) had the bye. Everyone was keen to be back and involved for the following also when road strikes increase in rounds, Matches resume at 7:00pm on Tuesday 27th April at Norm Keogh numbers, due to shorter days and • if the joey is bigger and out of Courts. busier traffic at dawn and dusk when the pouch, it will probably remain near kangaroos are more active. Many are its mother; call Wildcare for advice killed or badly injured every winter, and rescue often requiring euthanasia. When you Small Rebate Scheme are out driving, and you see or hit a • a joey can be thrown from its kangaroo on the road, keep in mind mother’s pouch, so if she appears to that a live joey could be inside the have a recently occupied pouch, have Kicks Off dead or dying mother’s pouch. a look around to see if a joey is nearby Small businesses in the Goulburn scheme. I encourage all eligible small If you come across a kangaroo that electorate are encouraged to sign up businesses in the Goulburn electorate has been killed, and if safe to do so, • there is always the option of for a new $1500 rebate scheme to to register for the $1500 credit through please check its pouch (if female) for taking the whole animal to Wildcare, help cover the cost of NSW and local Service NSW.” a joey. It might be a tiny pink one with- or a Vet, to have a joey safely government fees and charges. Minister for Finance and Small out fur (a ‘pinkie’) or larger and furred. removed. Business Damien Tudehope said the Ideally an experienced wildlife rescuer Member for Goulburn Wendy Tucker- launch of the rebate scheme (e.g. Wildcare) should remove the Wombats killed on roads can also man said the Small Business Fees coincided with a number of licence joey for transfer to care. Contact Wild- have a joey in their pouch. Note that and Charges Rebate was designed to waivers coming to an end. care on (unlike the kangaroo pouch) the w benefit tens of thousands of small 6299 1966 to get advice. However, if ombat’s pouch faces backwards businesses across the state as NSW “It’s so important that we continue to you are out of range for Mobile, here between the legs. Removing joey continues its post-pandemic recovery. support the small businesses of are some tips: wombats can be difficult and they may NSW,” Mr Tudehope said. need to be cut from a dead mother’s “The Government’s November 2020 • be aware the joey will be pouch. However, try to cup the body Budget committed nearly $500 million “Small businesses are the backbone highly stressed, so keep noise and of the joey and ease it out – the joey to this rebate, which will leave more of their communities and we want to disturbance to a minimum may resist! money in the pockets of eligible small make it easier for them to run a Don’t be tempted to try to care for a businesses, sole traders and business and get ahead.” • the joey may be injured, espe- joey yourself. Wildcare volunteers are non-profit organisations,” Mrs Small businesses who have total cially if the dead mother has sustained specially trained and start off with a Tuckerman said wages below the new 2020-21 $1.2 injuries to her body; care must always buddy mentor to guide them, as there “Small businesses are the lifeblood of million payroll tax threshold, and have be taken, as it is removed are many specific requirements our economy and supporting them a turnover of at least $75,000 per related to rescue, feeding, toileting, equals supporting jobs.” year, will be able to register through • a kangaroo’s pouch is quite bedding, interaction with other joeys Mrs Tuckerman said claiming the their MyServiceNSW account and flexible and can be readily ‘opened’ to and animals etc. And every joey is rebate would be simple and claim back eligible state and local gain access different! could be done online. government fees and changes. If you are interested in caring for The rebate will be available until 30 • if the joey is attached to a joeys, consider joining Wildcare “Liquor licences, food authority June 2022. To apply and for more teat, ideally cut the teat with scissors (6299 1966) and get involved. licences, council rates and outdoor information, including the program and leave teat in joey’s mouth while seating fees are just a few examples guidelines, visit transporting Merran Laver of the fees and charges that can be www.service.nsw.gov.au/small-busi- Phil Machin claimed back through this rebate ness-fees-and-charges-rebate • to remove a joey, try to cup Wildcare 6299 1966 the body and gently pull from the Page 12 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY April 28, 2021 Sixty Second Swirl Wine of the Week

If you visit Eden Road Wines, just south of Murrumbateman along the Barton Highway, you might sense a little touch of France around the cellar door. Winemaker Celine Rousseau together with viticulturalist Thomas Lefebvre both hail from wine’s motherland and apply their considerable experience and expertise to crank out superb cool climate wines. A great example of a wine that ticks all the boxes is the subject of today’s “swirl” – the Eden Road “The Long Road” Chardonnay EDEN ROAD WINES 2018. Award       The swirl reveals stone fruit aromas including white peach and nectarine with Outdoor Seating  Cheese platters  Pet friendly a smidge of apricot and a hint of vanilla bean. The palate is rich and smooth       with ripe peach flavours with a creamy texture and a lingering lick of acid that We look forward to your visit! gives the wine a lovely crisp edge. The team at Eden Road have applied the expert use of French oak to squeeze out every bit of this wine’s potential.

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Eden Road is an award-winning December 2020. Australian owned winery and estate based in the Canberra District cool In 2017 French winemaker Celine climate wine region. Our vines are grown Rousseau and French viticulturalist across a collection of unique properties Thomas Lefebvre joined the family at comprising different soils and altitudes, Eden Road Wines. Through their with grape varietals best suited to these knowledge and experience they combine conditions, to produce wines of varietal world-leading traditional techniques; not purity, finesse and complexity. only have they contributed to the world of wine, but also, they have embraced Our on-site operation including the Australian culture and have acquired wine-making facilities ensure we a complete understanding of the manage our sustainable processes from Australian terroir. vine to bottle. With the first plantings in our Murrumbateman vineyard in 1972, We are proud to produce wines that are and our Cullarin vineyard at Lake George pure and a sincere expression of their a year earlier in 1971, both have been terroir. Through our commitment to the organically managed since 2017. Manager and Winemaker Celine consumer and the environment, we truly As a result, Eden Road embarked upon Rousseau. hope to leave a legacy that will benefit the organic certification path and (The National Association for generations to come. French viticulturalist Thomas Lefebvre. proudly became certified by NASAA Sustainable Agriculture Australia) in Eden Road Wines Bumper 2021 Vintage Wraps Up The vineyards in the Yass Valley region are shelves later in the year and into the next. the smoke scourge of the 2020 growing year, is the “best vintage yet”. But I certainly looking a pretty picture at present. Row after season. Generally speaking, most white don’t doubt their current claims that Vintage row of different colours as the vine’s leaves Many wine producers have social media wines are processed from vine to bottle 2021 is one of the recent rippers, and I, for have done their job for the season and are pages. These are alive at the moment with pretty quickly. Quickly crushed and one, can’t wait to get amongst them. now turning into golden yellows, vivid reds all manner of videos and photos of the action fermented, they are settled, bottled and Cheers! Brent Lello and deep purples. in the winery. These pages give us a lively pretty soon, ready to rip into. Whites like lens on winemaking life as we get snapshots Riesling and Semillon don’t see the inside of After the shemozzle that was Vintage 2020, of grapes being picked, trucked, crushed, an oak cask, but some whites may, such as the vines have excelled in Vintage 2021, and fermented, and pumped. If you’re a social Chardonnay and sometimes Sauvignon Blanc now it’s down to business for the media user and not already following your to make a style known as Fume Blanc. Not winemakers. favourite local wineries, then do yourselves a sure about you, but I’m looking forward to The fact that all the grapes are now safely favour and hit the “Like” button – you’ll be stacking some cracking local white wines secured away in the wineries is a huge relief glad you did. into my fridge, and the sooner, the better. to our region’s winemakers – Mother Nature The reds will tease us a little while longer as can send down as much rain, hail and frost The first of the 2021 wine styles to hit the they snuggle up to the inside of their oak as she likes now. shelves will be white wine and Rose styles. barrel homes for anywhere from a few By all accounts, the harvest has produced a This is welcome news for makers and months to eighteen months or so. cracking crop, and the region’s wine-drinking drinkers alike, as many of you who have punters can look forward to plenty of visited cellar doors recently will have noticed If only I got a dollar for every time I heard a top-quality wines hitting the cellar door the distinct lack of white wines, courtesy of winemaker say that this year, whatever the Page 13 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY April 28, 2021 Sales Report SELX

Jim Hindmarsh & Son sold 6 Angus x Steers on behalf of EL Bethel P/L, Menangle, for 620.2c/kg, ave 266.7kg, $1654ph. Sal Butt, Butt Livestock & Property sold 92 Merino Wethers on behalf of Lakeview Business Enterprises, Yass for $220ph. Photos SELX Prime Sheep & Lamb – 21 April 2021 755c/kg cwt and the 24 to 26kg $184 to Prime Cattle – 22 April 2021 were 20c and more cheaper, but numbers Total Yarding: 7,879 $210/head back $5/head. Lambs Total Yarding: 873 were limited from strong feeder estimated 26kg to 30kg cwt were firm competition and steers sold from 390c to Lamb numbers eased and the quality was $204 to $240/head and over 30kg extra There was a slight decrease in number but 466c, with a single B muscle Limousin mixed. There was the usual runs of well heavy lambs reached $263/head. Merino the quality remains good. Yearlings were steer reaching 480c/kg. Heavy trade finished trade and heavy lambs but there trade lambs ranged from $170 to well supplied and weight was a feature. heifers reached 430c/kg. were more secondary lambs lacking the $187/head and heavy weights reached There were a few light weaners, grown There were too few grown steers to quote finish desired by most processors. Merino $209/head. steers were limited. Cows lifted in volume and grown heifers to feed were 13c lambs were better supplied and the and the market sold to a mostly firm to stronger, those with 2 teeth reaching market sold to a cheaper trend. Mutton numbers also eased and the cheaper trend. 400c/kg. Heavy weights to process were quality was fair to good. Prices mostly Young light cattle sold to a much stronger firm 388c to 357c/kg. Cows were 2c to 8c Light lambs to restock sold from $121 to dearer. Medium weight ewes $130 to trend with the weaner steers 600c to 622c cheaper with the medium weights 272c to $154/head, heavier weights to go onto $188/head for long skinned Merinos. and heifers 526c to 596c/kg. Feeder 302c/kg. Heavy 3 and 4 score cows sold crop reached $186/head. Trade lambs to Heavy crossbred ewes $213 to steers were firm on the medium weights from 270c to 312c/kg. 22kg were $5 to $6 cheaper $158 to $244/head and Merinos reached and 8c cheaper on the heavy pens, with $176/head or 775c to 830c/kg cwt on $252/head. The best prices wethers the majority selling from 389c to 467c/kg. Market Report: MLA's National Livestock average. The 22 to 24kg cwt lambs were reached $250/head. Dorper ewes with a Heavy feeder heifers slipped 3c ranging Reporting Service. firm $172 to $190/head averaging lamb at foot sold to $315/unit. from 355c to 396c/kg. Heavy trade cattle Rams defeat Crookwell Rams player 42-22, Coach Ian But we haven’t been Mitch Stevens. McFarlane able to beat them for commented; “I a very long time and Last Saturday the thought my whole that was pleasing”. Yass Rams Rugby front row stood up on Next Saturday the Union team had a Saturday and played Rams will be on the long-awaited win the whole game and road in an away over Crookwell at our 5/8 Harry Roach game at Cooma, Victoria Park in fine led the side around hopefully the boys but cool conditions. and found good can keep up the good The Rams got down ground with his work, to business early in kicking game. the match by forcing “We have been in their way over after You need to training from very just 4 minutes, Mitch remember Crookwell early in the year, that Stevens converted to did not play in 2020 will stand us in good have his team because of Covid stead“, the coach leading 7-0. and that possibly had added. an impact on their The game finished game. RG with Yass in the lead

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PH: 02 6115 9722 Address: 2/63 Laidlaw Street Email: [email protected] Page 14 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY April 28, 2021 Magpies dour win over Bushrangers full from Yass, the resultant penalty from half way lead to a try by Tuggeranong and at half time the visitors were in control of the match by 22-16.

Following the break, the Bushrangers scored again to go ahead by 26-16 and it seemed like a long way back for the Pies. But the home side weren’t finished yet and with a penalty against the Bushies for a hold-down, the Magpies capitalised with a third try to Bruce Barrie which closed the gap to four points. In the 13th minute Willie Peace again stepped up and seemed to make easy ground for centre Mecham-Crane to score and the lead swung back to Yass 28-26.

After 17 minutes of the second stanza Tuggeranong performed a one-on-one strip which led to a try and Yass lost the lead 30-28. The evergreen Bruce Barrie said give me the ball, they did and Barrie went in again wide out and Yass went to the lead again.

In a dramatic finish with the Bushies leading 40-36 after Vanisi’s great bullocking try, Cooper Harris barged over next to the posts, Shaun Davis converted and the Magpies grabbed victory 42-40. It was a gritty win by the Magpies in a game which changed leaders several times. Magpies Coach Josh Fattore shapes to pass for the Magpies. and Yass took the lead 10-6. Cam Hardy commented on the win; “Well 2 points is Chris Rawlinson’s Magpies reserves had a very 2 points and naturally I am very pleased with the solid win over the Tuggeranong Bushrangers on Impressive all afternoon, Willie Peace made a solid performance on Saturday, but sometimes we are our Saturday by 36-4 and are undefeated in 2021, the run up the left side and scored moving the Magpies own worst enemies, hand-overs and dropped Reggie’s will take on the Bulls next Saturday. ahead by 16-6 in the 18-minute mark. However, in passes, when you make mistakes, you need to Cam Hardy’s men did not get it so easy, but a the 21st minute the visitors replied to bring the score defend them. But, looking forward to our clash with thoroughly entertaining game at Walker Park it was. up to 16-12. At this point a drinks break was taken. the Bulls next Saturday”. in cool conditions and was witnessed by a large crowd. From the kick-off the visitors made easy The hosts were far from perfect and gave away Match points for player’s player went to Cooper progress into the Magpie’s half and after 5 minutes some easy turn-overs whilst in attack but Josh Hall Harris, the three points went to half-back Josh the Tuggeranong side scored in the right corner, defended well along with Cooper Harris. Then at the Fattore, 2 points went to Josh Hall and one point to converted and got the lead 6-0. 32nd minute the Magpies gave away a penalty for a Willie Peace. second tackle which put the visitors on close attack. But to their credit, the hosts fought back with the first The Bushrangers fired in a grubber kick at close In other results; Roo’s def Woden of four tries for the day to winger Bruce Barrie. range and their number 14 crossed the chalk, with Rams 26-12, the Blues 38 defeated the Bulldogs 20 Captain Shaun Davis converted to level the scores the conversion the lead changed for the away side and the Bulls won 32-30 over the Warriors in a tight at 6 all. The Bushrangers gave away a lot of to be ahead 18-16. match. Next Saturday the Magpies will be away at penalties which afforded the Magpies some valuable Gungahlin. field position and Bruce Barrie went in for his second The return kick-off from the restart went out on the RG Roos and Eagles Get the Job Done What’s will walk back into the best 22 when fit and available. Captain Leigh Thompson was pleased with the performance, and said improve- on at ment will continue as the team gets used to playing with one another. “Still a bit scrappy, but we’re starting to gel and improve week in week out.” the Yass “We look forward to a big test next week against ANU,” he said. ANU beat the Roos by five points in Library! last year's grand final, with the Roos boys no doubt seeking redemption as they make the trip out to Acton. The TechHelp program is held on

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Hogs 7.2- 44 defeated by the Yass Roos strength at this point in time, with still 6-7 Max O’Driscoll 13.12- 90. players unavailable on the weekend who Page 15 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY April 28, 2021 Brumbies at Basketball Round One Junior Rams Training

The winter basketball season is Numbers are always a commodity for officially underway, with the juniors Yass basketball, with organiser Chris playing on Monday night, the high Tetley encouraging everyone schoolers playing on Tuesday night regardless of skill and ability to come and the open division tonight. down and give basketball a try.

Playing in the hall at the Yass Max O’Driscoll Showgrounds, registrations will remain open to all as the season goes on.

The Yass Rams juniors welcomed Josh argued that whilst Rugby some of the ACT Brumbies to help out Australia’s public perception in the with their training last Tuesday night. community and portrayal in the media may be poor, in his dealings with them The Brumbies players were Club at the Rams, they’ve done more than Captain Allan Alaalatoa, Vice-Captain he would’ve ever asked for. Tom Cusack, and the uber-talented young duo of Rob Valenti and Darcy “You hear a lot of stuff from the media Swain. that Rugby Australia doesn’t support grassroots rugby and that they’re not The four players helped out with the supporting us from the ground up; I junior Rams boys and girls in what was actually say they are!” no doubt a thrilling evening for all the lucky youngsters involved. “The Brumbies are always helping us out; they like to give us match footy’s, President of the Yass Junior Rugby and now they’re sending out players to Union Club Josh Leighton was grateful help build some excitement for the kids for the calibre of players sent to Yass this season,” he said. by the ACT Brumbies. The night is part of the “Brumbies to “We normally get a couple out for our the Bush” program. Throughout their season launch and for presentations bye week, the ACT Brumbies send and things like that.” their players out to regional communities to support the local junior “That said, we’ve never had this many rugby program. regular first-grade Brumbies and the captain, so it’s a pretty big thing, and Max O’Driscoll the kids are really excited,” he said. Page 16 YASS VALLEY TIMES WEDNESDAY April 28, 2021 Yass Valley Times Lane Davis U16s NSW Country Rep Lane Davis particularly grateful The young prop pictured left. for his parents’ joins three The Yass support over the teammates from the Magpies very own years. Monaro Colts Lane Davis has representative side, been selected in “I feel very excited, which were the Under 16’s and I’m looking eliminated by the NSW Country team. forward to the eventual Andrew opportunity. It’s John’s Cup The teams were what I have aimed winners, the Central selected after the and dreamt for Coast Roosters in Regional since I was young the first week of Representative to be working my finals. Finals at the end of way up; all the hard March, with the work is starting to We would like to chosen players pay off. I would like wish Lane good scheduled to go to thank Mum and luck against the head-to-head with dad for all the City team and hope the NSW City team driving and support it leads him to on the weekend of they have done where he wants to the 15th-16th of over the years. be. May. Without them, I would not be able Max O’Driscoll Lane was thrilled to to achieve my be selected and felt dream,” he said. COUNTRY TYRES YAYASS Local Family Owned & Opperated  TyTyres  Wheels  Batteries  Wheeel Alignments  On-Siteii Service  Expert Advicedi  Pick-Up and Drop-Off Availablev  Price Match on all Competitors Products

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