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Dropping quickly ... The water level in Lake Numurkah is slowly but steadily getting lower.

WITH no signi cant rain forecast vironment, Land, Water and Plan- “ ere is no way I can put a timeline Further discussions are planned be- for the coming months, it is expected ning (DELWP) - have been in talks on it, and I don’t want to speculate on tween the entities in the near future, that the bo om of Lake Numurkah about deepening the lake bed when when it will happen,” he said. with issues such as funding and an ex- will be clearly visible in the near fu- the seemingly inevitable happens and “Although the water level is drop- act plan as to the depth and the extent Sewing ture, and plans are being made to take evaporation empties it completely. ping fairly quickly at the moment, we of the digging to take place. advantage of that situation to safe- Lakeside Country Club manager Dar- need it to be completely dry in order “At this rate, it’s inevitable that the guard it against future dry spells. ren Drum told the Leader that although to get the heavy machinery in to dig, lake will be empty soon, and it’s an for a cause e three entities with an interest the club is keen to see the project hap- and that may take several months. ideal opportunity to do what we can in the lake - Lakeside Developments, pen sooner rather than later, the timing “We need to wait until the time is to drought proof it for the future,” Mr See story page X Moira Shire and Department of En- was entirely dependent on the weather. right.” Drum said.

Rescue Corella numbers back mission up and doing damage NUMBERS of the notorious li le corellas have In line with the corellas’ established behaviour pat- “We’ve had to put frames around the air-condi- crept back up in recent weeks, and this week the terns, the birds avoided landing on the rec reserve in tioning unit and other things on the roof, the wiring campaign to move them on has escalated accord- signi cant numbers yesterday, but it is anticipated for the electronic scoreboard has had to be replaced ingly. they may return today - if so, a professional shooting a couple of times, and they’ve done their best to de- ough nowhere near the 10,000 plus Numurkah group is on standby to conduct another deterrent stroy the lighting. was hosting early last year, the ock in town at the shoot. “ ey have cost us a lot of money over the years.” moment, estimated to be around 2,000 strong, is Numurkah recreation reserve commi ee of man- Mr Henderson said that a number of methods large enough to have done plenty of damage already. agement president Andrew Henderson told the have been used to try and deter the birds, but li le In line with its permits issued by DELWP and Leader that leaving the birds alone is not an option. has worked. Victoria Police, the rec reserve commi ee has con- “ ey are just incredibly destructive and have “We’ve tried trapping them, and using the ‘eagle tinued its management program by engaging pro- done a huge amount of damage to the facilities at eye’ mirror disks, but they used to just sit right next fessional shooters to conduct a session on Monday the rec reserve over the years,” he said. to them. evening to shoot a limited number of birds with a “It’s much more than just them digging holes in “We’ve had people driving on the oval to scare view to deterring the ock from landing on the re- the ground - you can’t let them have access to any- them o , but they come back. See story page 4 serve. thing that they can damage with their beaks. Continued page 3. RELAX IN JANUARY Friends together to enjoy a pla er for 2 and a bo le of ne wine. Kick back in the Winery garden or air-conditioned tasting room.

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WHOLESALE PRICE LIST 2 — NumurkahLEADER, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 PETER COX & SONS FUNERALDIRECTORS Professional service tailored to your needs No holiday for local brigades WITH a horror start to the re season across Brigades responded to three other hay stack before it could spread. Locally owned & operated 24 hours - 7 days a week Australia fuelled by some extreme weather con- res in the district in recent weeks, and although Whilst also speedily extinguished, by re crews ditions, Numurkah district may have - so far - none escalated on the scale of the Strathmer- from Numurkah, Katunga and Wunghnu, the Funeral calls and information been fortunate enough to escape the terrifying ton blaze, a hay stack and rubbish re at Hester second was slightly trickier as it was between a scenes in other parts of the country, but that Road, Katamatite on January 3 burnt about half shed and a fence at a property on Melville Street, Cnr5862 Meiklejohn &3047 Quinn Streets doesn’t mean local brigades have not been kept an acre of rubbish and grass. between Katamatite/Nathalia Road and Made- extremely busy. Brigades from Numurkah, Katamatite, Muck- line Street. ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION Between December 19 and January 7, local bri- atah, Cobram, Katunga, Naring, Boosey, Katan- e rails on the fence were burnt, and the iron gades responded to 11 res, and four other inci- dra, Strathmerton, Tungamah and Yarroweyah on the shed and fence scorched, but crews were Meals on Wheels Roster dents, in addition to local members assisting at responded, and were able to use a quick ll able to extinguish the blaze before it set the shed Rnd 1 Rnd 2 Rnd 3 res at Murchison, Euroa and Tallanga a. pump to pump water from the creek to the alight. M. Crowther - T. Gread S. Green e most serious incident locally during trucks. A tractor was used to pull apart the hay In what is hoped isn’t a sign of things to come, 20/1 Harris P. Petzke the holiday period was a grass re that burned stack, which contained around 50 bales, and bri- 2020 started with local crews called to ba le two V. Bunny M. Mandersloot A. De Vries around 20 hectares a er igniting in a hay stack gades extinguished the burning bales. blazes on January 1. 21/1 G. Varley G. Russell L. Saltmarsh and, pushed by strong gusting winds, spread- Around 600 hay bales were destroyed in a At 10.55am, Nathalia, Kaarimba, Waaia, Strath- L. Decker P. MacDonald M. Caccianiga ing into grass and trees on a property at Stokes hay stack blaze at Starrets Road, Bearii on the merton, Picola, Waaia and Moama brigades re- 22/1 V. Dickinson C. North L. Trimby Road, Strathmerton, between Bearii East Road evening of December 19, but responding responded to a grass re threatening a shed at a S. Morley E. Rees B. Palmer poultry farm at Tinklers Road, Nathalia, which 23/1 J. Watson and Carroll Road, at around 12.20pm on De- ghters from Strathmerton and Yarroweyah B. Macdonald L. Grant Lions Club of cember 30, which was a day of total re ban. brigades were able to prevent it from spreading burnt approximately 15 acres. 24/1 P. Simpson T. Newman Numurkah Tankers from Numurkah, Strathmerton, Co- outside of the shed. en at 9.35pm, Numurkah was called to assist Coordinator – MHA Care Phone 5742 1111 bram, Katunga, Yarroweyah, Naring, Muckatah, Another hay stack blaze occurred at Slees Nathalia at a house re at Veldt Street, Nathalia, Waaia, Yalca/Yielima, Wunghnu, Barmah, Boos- Road, Yielima on January 4, with brigades from between Pearce and Manifold Streets. ey, Drumanure, Kaarimba, Katamatite, Katan- Strathmerton, Barmah, Yalca/Yielima, Picola ough 11 of the holiday season call-outs re- dra, Nathalia, Picola, Tallygaroopna and Bur- and Nathalia a ending. quired urgent action, there were four others that ramine brigades responded, along with forward Dousing hay stacks which have ignited inter- proved, thankfully, to be false alarms. control vehicles, a forward operations vehicle, nally is a common enough activity for re crews At 9.30pm on Saturday, December 21 - a day quick ll pumps and a rehab vehicle to monitor in the warmer months, but res caused by spon- on which the temperature reached the low 40s the health of the re ghters. taneous combustion inside silos is fairly rare. - Numurkah brigade was called to a report of a Two helicopters were also involved in drop- Nonetheless, Numurkah, Nathalia, Picola, baby locked in a car. Police also a ended, but ping water on the re and three task forces - each Barmah and Kotupna brigades a ended a re fortunately the report proved to be false. with four tankers and a forward control vehicle that had spontaneously ignited in a silo of meal On January 3, at 10.15pm, Strathmerton bri- - from Benalla, Echuca and Shepparton, also re- at Rex James Stockfeeds on the Murray Valley gade was called to investigate a camp re at sponded. Highway, Nathalia, on December 21. Grassy Beach, Koonoomoo but couldn’t nd An excavator was used to pull the haystack Crews emptied the silo to deprive the re of any sign of re when they arrived at the location. apart so that it could be extinguished, whilst a fuel - with a number of minor dust explosions On Monday January 6, Strathmerton and Yar- contractor cut down or knocked over dangerous occurring in the process - and were able to extin- roweyah brigades were called out twice to assist trees. guish the blaze. Cobram brigade when an alarm went o at the rough the combined e orts of the various e need to keep properties clear of rubbish Telstra building, Main Street, Cobram. services, the run of the re was stopped at a has been brought home over the festive period, Numurkah brigade twice responded to alarms channel. with crews responding to two rubbish res in at NDHS; the rst, on January 5, was caused by Police were also in a endance and closed roads Numurkah in the week leading up to Christmas. an alarm automatically activating due to high around the re, including the Murray Valley e rst, at the rear of Pinnuck Street on Fri- temperatures in an electronics room, and the Highway, because of the poor visibility caused day December 20, was quickly and easily extin- second, at 8.30am on January 7, was caused by by the smoke. guished by Numurkah and Katunga brigades burning toast.

Firies go where they’re needed Digital THE current re crisis has once again shone “It’s an integral part of how we manage work- “December 30 was a day of total re ban with a light on the absolutely vital role of volunteer loads at any time, because our members are vol- high risk weather conditions so we identi ed subscriptions re ghters and the sacri ces they are prepared unteers and have work and family commitments Numurkah as a strategic location to place a vehi- to make for their communities. that need to be considered, and in busy periods cle to allow a quick response in the area. However, it is not just their own communi- we need to ensure fatigue management as well, “ at proved it’s worth on that day because, ties they are prepared to ght for, re ghters go so we have systems in place for that. when a re was reported in a paddock on Dol- now available where they are needed, and in recent weeks, with “ ere is also the fact that most brigades have res burning across the state, local ries have 20 to 30 members, but probably only two trucks phin Street, the crew that had been stepped up www.numurkahleader.net.au been needed all over. which take ve re ghters each, so there are to Numurkah were able to respond quickly and Personnel and equipment from local brigades, almost certainly quite a few personnel still in extinguish that re.” including Numurkah, Wunghnu, Nathalia, Yar- town, even if all of the trucks are called away.” Numurkah CFA brigade captain Jason Cox roweyah and Kaarimba have joined task forces Commander Harris said that the events of De- said that it was important to remember that al- 3 months $14.95 assigned to res in Murchison, Euroa, Tallangat- cember 30 provide an ideal example of how the though the CFA does everything it can to ensure ta and Corryong. step-up process works. communities are covered, and that resources are 12 months $49.95 Although we may feel a sense of pride in know- With trucks and re ghters from Numurkah, allocated where they are needed, we must all re- ing that our local ries are helping other com- Strathmerton, Cobram, Katunga, Yarroweyah, main vigilant. munities in their hours of need, some of us may Naring, Muckatah, Waaia, Yalca/Yielima, “We can’t ever get complacent,” he said. also experience a sense of trepidation knowing Wunghnu, Barmah, Boosey, Drumanure, Kaa- “Everybody can see how dry and crisp it is that local resources are absent during potential- rimba, Katamatite, Katandra, Nathalia, Picola, around the district, we are right in the middle NumurkahLEADER ly dangerous conditions. Tallygaroopna and Burramine all engaged in CFA district 22 commander Travis Harris told ghting a large grass re at Strathmerton, a tank- of summer and the weather is constantly up and Ph. 5862 1034 the Leader that, although understandable, that er and volunteers from Shepparton were sent down. Any re in these conditions is serious, and 88 Melville St, Numurkah feeling is unwarranted. to Numurkah to ensure a quick response to any a very dangerous re could easily happen in our “We operate a system called the step-up pro- other res in the area. area so we all need to be very careful, and never cess which allows for coverage and sharing of “We always a empt to provide coverage, but assume that we are not in any danger or that the Numurkah Leader is workloads across the district,” he said. sometimes that proves di cult,” he said. danger is over.” bound by the Standards of Practice of the Australian Press Council. If you believe the Standards may have been breached, you may approach the newspaper NCN Health welcomes Corryong evacuees itself or contact the Council by email RESIDENTS of Corryong aged care facilities rinya and Pioneers Memorial Lodge, whilst an- have been transferred from Corryong to Yar- ([email protected]) or by phone have received a warm welcome in Moira Shire other has found a temporary home in Nathalia. rawonga Health facilities. ([02] 9261 1930). For further information a er being evacuated due to bush re risk. It is understood that a further 26 patients It is not known when the patients will be able see www.presscouncil.org.au. Ten of the residents have been housed at Ka- to return to Corryong.

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Back in force ... Corellas were making themselves comfortable on the rec reserve on Monday morning.

Corella numbers back up and doing damage From page 1. unteers - spending a couple of hours on Saturday keep them o it.” age. “ ey only thing they seem to respond to is the morning xing the ground to make it safe for Following a visit to the rec reserve as part of a Moira Shire Acting General Manager Commu- shooting. play,” he said. DELWP delegation last year, DELWP Hume re- nity Georgia Hills said council is supporting the “ eir numbers are down a lot on last year “We water the pitch a er every match and the gional manager Clare Kiely told the Leader that, rec reserve commi ee in the protection of a val- since we started the shooting, so that is working corellas like to get at it a er it’s been watered. So seeing how extensive the damage was, the im- uable public asset. far we’ve been lucky that any damage to the pitch “ e commi ee of management has secured in terms of deterring them. ere’s still enough portance of a solid management plan was clear. itself has been limited to early in the week when all the appropriate permits from DELWP and of them to do signi cant damage though, so we “Ge ing people together for recreation is cru- we have had time to x it and lay a new pitch be- just have to keep at it with the shooting until the cial in regional communities, especially when has developed an animal management plan fore the weekend. rest of them get the message and stay away.” those communities are experiencing other chal- which will be monitored and evaluated as it is “If that happened late in the week we wouldn’t Recently, the returned ock has done signi - lenges such as drought,” she said. worked through with methods of animal dis- have time to repair it and we would have to move cant damage to the cricket pitch, which poses a “To have those activities jeopardised by dam- couragement a high priority,” she said. the match or, if that wasn’t possible, forfeit. risk to player safety. age being done by birds in excessive numbers, “Some of these methods include reducing or “ e corellas are relentless. As soon as they Numurkah Youth Club Cricket Club secretary like they are here, is something we need to try modifying items the animals, in this instance turn up in numbers you know you are going to Tyson Woods told the Leader that it was now and avoid.” birds, are chewing on to prevent further damage; be dealing with a lot of damage. a given that the grounds would need to be re- e rec reserve commi ee has received a grant exclude them from areas with wildlife friendly “We’ve installed bird scaring kites to try and paired before play on a Saturday. of $2,000 from Moira Shire to help with the ex- ne ing; and making areas less appealing through keep them o the pitch, but in those type of “Every week we have around eight people - vol- pense of deterring the birds from causing dam- the use of bird scaring kites, big eyed balloons numbers there is only so much you can do to and mirrors shining light into nesting trees.”

At work ... A group of corellas enjoying Damage ... Taken directly after the photo themselves on the grass on the western to the left, this photo shows the damage side of the creek on Monday morning. done by even a small group of the birds.

Kids warned over spate of ﬁ res on Dolphin Street NUMUR H police have given two local Numurkah crews were ghting the Strathmer- of the public, Numurkah police identi ed two “We have spoken to the two kids about the children a stern talking to a er a number of res ton re, a ended and extinguished the blaze in local children as the culprits. dangers of lighting res, especially in relation to were lit on a nature strip and vacant land at Dol- a paddock on Dolphin St. At least one of the two is also believed to have the weather we’ve been experiencing, and the phin Street in recent weeks. is followed another re on December 27, ignited a re between a shed and a fence in the possible consequences of their actions,” he said. e second incident occurred on the a ernoon which burnt around ve square metres of grass rear yard of a Melville Street house on Decem- E orts are being made to engage the two chil- of December 30, when brigades from across the on a nature strip at the corner of Stewart and ber 23. dren in a junior re awareness and intervention district were already engaged with ghting a Dolphin Streets. Numurkah Sergeant Joe Tomasino told the program. large grass re at Strathmerton. Another re was lit in the same area on Satur- Leader that the children had been given a stern e age of criminal liability in Victoria is 10, A Shepparton tanker with a crew of volunteers, day, January 4, and was also quickly extinguished talking to, and they are not suspected of lighting and as both of the children are believed to be which had been stepped up to Numurkah whilst by Numurkah re brigade. any res since. younger than this, they cannot be charged with Following information provided by members any o ences. WHAT’S ON AT NUMURKAH GOLF AND BOWLS CLUB WATERWHEEL GET HEALTHY IN 2020 Numurkah Golf & Bowls OPEN SEVEN DAYS/NIGHTS BISTRO Club Inc. TAKE UP GOLF OR BOWLS GREAT MEALS, HEAPS OF CHOICES SUNDAY NIGHT ROAST phone TAKE THE FIRST STEP AND CALL US TO SUIT ALL TASTES AND BUDGETS BUFFET FROM 6PM 5862 3445 4 — Numurkahleader, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Fish relocated from Lake Numurkah AN unusual rescue mission has been under way in town recently, with the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) transfer- ring fish from the ailing Lake Numurkah to the safer waters of the Broken Creek. VFA was assisted in its efforts by staff from Lakeside Coun- try Club Resort, the Goulburn Broken Catchment Manage- ment Authority and Moira Shire Council, as well as members of Numurkah Fishing Club. Moira Shire Council General Manager Community Sally Rice said the relocation, which took place in mid-December, had been brought forward due to a forecast heatwave. “The last few years have been hot and dry, with the lake receiving limited storm-water runoff from the surrounding res- idential areas,” she said. “With the water levels continuing to drop, and forecasts for a hot and dry summer, the fish are vulnerable to increasing water temperatures, decreasing oxygen levels and too many fish for the available space. “On previous experience and advice from Victorian Fisher- ies Authority, we believe the best course of action is to relocate the native fish to the Broken Creek.” The elocationr was done via a process called electro-fishing, which temporarily stuns the fish, allowing them to be col- lected with nets and transferred to the creek with minimum trauma. Among the native fish relocated in the exercise were 12 Mur- ray cod over 50cm, 22 silver perch between five and 50cm, and 27golden perch between 25 and 58cm. An unknown number of exotic (non-native) species such as carp, which are a designated environmental pest, were eutha- nised and disposed of. Numurkah Fishing Club president Clayton Harris said the club was pleased that the relocation had been undertaken, and hoped to be involved in another relocation in coming months. “Our members would hate to see the fish going belly-up in the lake due to lack of water; that would be tragic,” he said. “Some time ago, fishing club members helped relocate fish from the eastern channel near Lemnos when they were poi- soning for weed control there, so we know there are a lot more fish in there that weren’t caught in the first transfer and we are keen to help out with another attempt. “Once the water goes down a bit more and all of the fish are in that one deeper spot, we should be able to get most of them.” Among the fish that weren’t caught in the first relocation is a Murray cod estimated to be over a metre in length which was simply too big to fit in the nets. Rescue mission ... VFA officers transfer a stunned fish into a tank to be taken to its new home in the Broken Creek. Community Update

Celebrating Australia Day – Free new pet registrations – Take care in the summer 26 January January 2020 heat – helpful health tips Come along and celebrate Australia Day events and activities across the As a new year incentive, we are offering ‘no fee’ animal shire. registrations for the month of January 2020. The summer heat we have been experiencing looks set Barmah – 8am; Jack Edwards Reserve – corner of Evans and Murray This means anyone wishing to register a NEW animal (those not to continue over coming weeks. streets; free barbecue breakfast, face painting and entertainment. registered before with Moira Shire Council) can do so free of Cobram – 10.30am; Civic Centre – Punt Road; award presentations and charge. It is important to take extra care on days of extreme guest speaker; entertainment by Cobram Pipe Band; barbecue. You will then pay the renewal from 10 April 2020, as normal. heat – wear sunscreen, a hat and long sleeves; avoid Katamatite – 8am; Police Paddock – corner of Foy and Beek streets; free For more information go to our website. going out in the hottest part of the day; keep an eye community breakfast; award presentations; fun family activities. on your family, friends, neighbours and pets; and Nathalia – 6pm; Recreation Reserve – Park Street; award presentations and guest speaker; a range of family fun activities and entertainment; remember to stay hydrated. free barbecue. For more tips, head to www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au Numurkah – 8am; Newman Square – corner of Quinn and Melville streets; free barbecue breakfast; entertainment; award presentations. Tungamah/St James – 8am; Lions Park – Boyd Street, Tungamah; free cooked breakfast; award presentations. Yarrawonga – 7.15am; Kennedy Park – Murphy Street; free cooked breakfast provided by Rotary Club; award presentations; entertainment. 2020 Immunisation Program – lock in the dates Our 2020 Immunisation Program is now up and running. Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting people against harmful diseases before they come into contact with them. To get the best possible protection for your child, make sure their immunisations are on time, every time. Go to our website, check the 2020 Immunisation Calendar and lock in the dates that are applicable to you.

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Busy Friday for local brigades LOCAL CFA brigades have responded to ve incidents in the past week - four of which occurred last Friday, which, with temperatures reaching 40ºC and accompanied by strong winds, was a day of total re ban. Strathmerton and Katunga brigades got the worst of it, with their day starting at 4am when they were called to respond to a car re at Bearii. e car had been driven partially into the river at Morgans Mill Road before being torched. When ries arrived, the re was starting to spread to the bush, but was quickly brought under control. en at 11.45am, Strathmerton and Yarroweyah brigades were called to assist Cobram at a major gas leak at the corner of Campbell Road and Mur- ray Valley Highway, a er an excavator working on a drainage line fractured the gas line. e re brigade was on scene for around three and a half hours using a fog spray to disperse the Focal point ... Cafe Mierlo owner Adam Drust is thrilled with the completed mural. gas until repairs could be made. Fire ghters were rotated approximately every 10 minutes because of the extreme heat while wearing structure turn out gear. e CFA rehab crew was on scene to monitor the re ghters’ health. Mural gets new member At 5.20pm that evening, Strathmerton bri- NUMUR H’S rst piece of permanent stand alone. good look at it.” gade was turned out again, along with Numur- street art has go en a li le bigger, with the ad- “ e shape of the window provided a natural Adam also hopes the mural is just the rst of kah, Katunga, Waaia, Nathalia, Yalca/Yielima, dition of a new piece. frame, so I thought, why not? many pieces of public art in Numurkah. Yarroweyah, Naring, Drumanure, Kaarimba, e colourful work along the 20 metre long “ e frame actually took longer than the lady- “We have access to some great artists in this Katamatite, Muckatah, Picola, Tallygaroopna, northern wall of McPherson’s arcade, which bird, and was a bit trickier because it had to be area and there are so many blank canvases that Wunghnu and Boosey brigades, to a hay bale and was commissioned by Cafe Mierlo owner entirely hand painted with no spraying, but I’m they could work wonders with. grass re at the corner of Waaia/Bearii Road and Adam Drust and painted by artist Sobrane happy with how it came up.” “ e north east Victoria silo trail has done a the Murray Valley Highway, Yalca. Simcock in November, had one small gap in Adam is also happy with the nished product, lot for small communities across the region and e large number of trucks called out was due as is everyone else. the form of a window which had been almost it would be great to tap into that. We are trying to the high chance of the re spreading quickly entirely covered by a makeshi wall on the inte- “I think it’s great and so much be er than to establish a Murray mural art trail with murals with the strong south westerly wind. rior of McPherson’s Numurkah. having a plain wall there - it’s really brightened e re is believed to have started by sponta- Far from being disturbed by the window be- the place up and provided a real focal point,” he at Cactus Country, Rich Glen Olive Oil, the Big Strawberry and Tocumwal IGA, and it would neous combustion, burning two bales of hay and ing painted over, McPherson’s Numurkah own- said. about one hectare of grass. er Duncan McPherson is thrilled. “ e reaction from other people has been be great if there were more in Numurkah to give people a reason to not only come to town, Fortunately, the rst trucks on scene were able “ at wall really lends itself to a mural and amazing as well. I’ve had lots of people stop me to stop the re from spreading, and Numurk- the original work looked sensational, but the in the street and tell me how much they love but spend a bit longer walking around and visit ah, Naring, Drumanure, Kaarimba, Katamatite, gap where the window was really stood out,” he it, and every day people are stopping to have a more local businesses.” Muckatah, Picola, Tallygaroopna, Wunghnu and said. Boosey brigades were turned back. “I was more than happy for it to be painted e day wasn’t over yet for Katunga brigade, over and Sobrane has done a fantastic job.” Before ... The gap in the mural caused by which was turned out to power lines arcing on Whilst the mural has an overarching theme this window was crying out to be ﬁ lled. Katunga North Road, Katunga, between Carter of bird life, and features a superb blue wren, an and Lease Streets, at 8.35pm. azure king sher, a yellow-billed spoonbill and a e combination of the wind and a tree knocked budgie, it also contains a blue-banded bee, and down a power line; Powercor was called and the artist Sobrane told the Leader she thought the re brigade blocked the road until police arrived. piece needed another insect. Friday was followed by a mercifully quiet few “I really think insects are beautiful and ex- days for local brigades, until Numurkah was tremely important to our ecosystem and I called to assist Nathalia at a microwave oven on thought a ladybird would work really well with re in a house in Cope Street, Nathalia at 2.35am the rest of the piece,” she said. yesterday. Rather than incorporating it into the larger Nathalia brigade soon had the re under control mural, Sobrane decided to make the addition and Numurkah was stopped enroute.

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2020 $15 ea TICKETS $25 Adult $10 Student $70 Family Preschooler Calendars Free 6 — NumurkahLEADER, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Brothers return to Numurkah on heartfelt mission FOUR former Numurkah brothers “It was a great childhood for us kids,” returned to town last week on a labour Leo said. of love - to renovate the grave of their “ ere was a swamp down the back beloved brother who rests in the Nu- paddock that we used to spend hours murkah cemetery. in and we were always building cubbies Clive, John, Leo and Paul Edwards, in the pruning stacks.” along with their brother Barry and John remembers there being plen- sister Valerie, moved to Numurkah as ty of work to do, picking, sorting and young children in 1953, when their packing peaches, but also plenty of eat- parents Ken and Ruby took up the o er ing and time for leisure. of a soldier se lement block. “ e fruit was delicious and we spent e Edwardses, who le Numurkah a lot of time shing in the channel as in 1966 a er their peach orchard failed, well, catching sh and yabbies by the welcomed two more sons, Norman tonne.” and Geo , during their time in Numur- Clive recalls riding their bikes half a kah, but Norman was sadly killed in a mile north from their home, which was tractor accident aged three. two and a half miles north of Numurk- Clive told the Leader that when he, ah, in order to qualify for a free trip on John, Leo and Paul visited Norman’s the school bus. grave during a camping trip to the re- “It was either that, or ride the full two gion two years ago, they resolved to and a half miles to town, which we did make it a memorial worthy of their on Tuesdays and ursdays because much loved li le brother. we had football training a er school. “It was old and in need of repair en we had to ride all the way home and just said ‘Edwards’ with no given again,” he said. names or dates on it, and we knew we e four brothers, along with older had to do something,” he said. brother Barry, all played in the thirds e brothers put a plan in motion, for Numurkah, with the team featuring and Clive, who lives in Melbourne and di erent combinations of four of the is therefore the closest geographically, brothers from 1962 to 1964. got to work organising a new gran- John remembers his football career ite grave cover and a plaque, with the with Numurkah as one of ups and whole family contributing to the cost. downs. e brothers nally managed to coor- “In 1962 we were undefeated all year dinate their schedules to come to town but lost the grand nal to Deniliquin,” and put them in place last week, in what he said. they all agree is a long overdue tribute. “In ‘63 we were undefeated all year “He was such a great li le kid, and and won the grand nal, but in ‘64 we so loved by us all, it’s just a shame that were undefeated all year and lost the mum and dad aren’t here to see it,” Leo grand nal again.” said. Despite stirring up some memories of Whilst their dad Ken died in 1995 at sporting disappointments, the brothers the age of 75, Ruby passed away just agree that it has been a satisfying trip to Brotherly love ... last year, a mere 10 months short of her their childhood home. Clive, Leo, John and 100th birthday. “It’s like nishing an episode,” Paul Paul Edwards are Whilst the sadness of losing their said. pleased to have ﬁ nally brother remains, the Edwards brothers “It’s something that should have been honoured their much all have happy memories of growing up done 50 years ago, but we’re very glad loved brother Norman. in Numurkah. to have it done.”

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Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne NumurkahLEADER, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 — 7 Original dark tale to thrill at Byramine VIEWING numbers for shows like Game of rones and e Regional Witcher leave no doubt about the Conniving couple ... Owen modern appetite for medieval Little’s Macbeth’s ambitions to sorcery, skullduggery and sword- take the throne are fuelled by play, meaning local audiences are Alex Aldrich’s Lady Macbeth’s going to want to get in quick to conniving inﬂ uence. Photo: Victorians secure tickets for an upcoming Jack Dixon-Gunn. performance of the original story from which all such tales stem - Macbeth. is summer, Moira Arts & twice as Culture (MAC) Inc. proudly presents the Essential eatre production of Shakespeare’s fa- mous tragedy in the grounds of Byramine Homestead on Sunday, likely to February 2. As the temperature drops and twilight sneaks in, the fabled witches come out to play and the audience will be drawn into Es- drown sential eatre’s raw, edgy and en- VICTORIANS in regional areas are almost twice tertaining production of Shake- as likely to drown compared to those in metropolitan speare’s rousing tragedy lled Melbourne, according to Life Saving Victoria’s 2018- with ferocious ba les, supernat- 19 Drowning Report. ural horrors, stunning language, In Victoria’s highest fatal drowning toll in 20 years, and some of the bard’s most vivid a total of 56 people died from drowning across Vic- characters. toria over the past year, with a further 101 non-fatal Tempted by the prophecies of three drowning incidents a ended by paramedics. mysterious witches, and encouraged Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV) research manager Rhi- by his power hungry wife, Macbeth annon Birch said the report, released on Sunday to will do anything to be king. coincide with the start of Water Safety Week, high- He is quickly led into a night- lighted a dramatic spike in the state’s drowning rate marish world of evil and deceit as for coastal areas and inland waterways. he tries to murder his way to the “Tragically, last year we saw a 49% increase for throne of Scotland. drowning deaths in inland waterways such as rivers, is is the h Essential ea- Dream in 2019. that is Macbeth in the beautiful gar- Gates open at 4.30pm, with creeks and streams - while drowning deaths in the tre production brought to Moira Whether you’re new to the dens of Byramine. the performance commencing at ocean and coastal waterways rose by 46%,” Ms Birch Shire by MAC Inc., commencing work of Essential eatre or a Tickets are $55 for adults, $20 for 6.30pm. said. with Romeo & Juliet in 2016, rst-timer, you are guaranteed a secondary school students and $50 BYO picnic or order a pla er, Drowning statistics consistently show that males followed by Much Ado About night to remember as the cast of for MAC Inc. members, and book- but no BYO alcohol - drinks will are at higher risk than females across regional Vic- Nothing in 2017, Twel h Night eight professional actors take you ings can be made at www.trybook- be available for purchase at the toria, and 2018-19 was no exception, with 80% of in 2018, and Midsummer Night’s on the thrilling and dark journey ing.com/BGCSG. venue. drowning deaths statewide in that period being men. “ is is a timely reminder for men to watch out for each other, avoid alcohol around water and to always wear a life-jacket.” Ms Birch said Victoria was also experiencing a trou- bling trend which had seen an increase in drowning Twinkle twinkle Christmas winner deaths among people who didn’t even intend to enter CHRISTMAS may seem a distant memory now that the water. most of us are back at work for another year, but some “Accidental entry from slips, trips and falls were the Numurkah residents are still enjoying a well-earned most common activity prior to drowning, represent- rest from the labour of love that is erecting - and then ing almost half (46%) of last year’s drowning deaths,” deconstructing - their Christmas light displays. Ms Birch said. Numurkah really turned it on for Christmas 2019, A 68% increase was recorded in those walking or with some elaborate, and truly dazzling, displays to playing near water just prior to the drowning inci- be enjoyed, making it a hard ask for the judges of the dent, compared to the 10-year average. is was also Numurkah Love Our Lifestyle Christmas lights com- the most common activity in 2017/18 representing petition. Judge Tracey Bannon said that, whilst driving 12 (21%) of all incidents. around to look at all of the displays made for a great “We’re also seeing a trend from recent years contin- night, it was di cult to choose a clear winner. ue – older adults are more likely to drown than chil- “It was amazing to see so many people going to the dren. e ort of decorating their homes and they were all “ e report shows a 71% increase in the drowning good in their own way,” she said. rate for those aged 65 years and over compared to the “ ere were a few stand-outs, but it was very close 10-year average, while adults 45-64 had the second between the top three, and really hard to choose a highest drowning rate of all age groups. winner.” “ ere was also a 77% increase in the drowning e Leader is happy to announce the winners of the rates of Victorians aged 15-24 years.” 2019 competition as Tracy and Robert Davis for the Ms Birch said the warmer months were a crucial display at their Tunnock Road property, with Col and time to communicate water safety messages to Victo- Maria Dyson’s Meiklejohn Street display a close sec- rians across the state. ond and Shaun and Rochelle Barbaro from Kinnairds “Two thirds of Victoria’s drowning deaths took Road right behind them in third place. place in summer and autumn last year and both of To say that Tracy Davis was excited when the Leader Epic display ... The Davises display proved very popular with the public these seasons saw large increases in the drowning rate gave her the news is something of an understatement. and judges alike. compared to the ve-year average. “Oh my god, that’s epic!” she said. “As we mark the start of Water Safety Week and the “We don’t do it because of a competition, we just beginning of summer, Life Saving Victoria is urging really love making people smile and laugh and provid- all Victorians to play it safe by the water by always ing something a bit magical for all the kids.” swimming between the ags, always actively super- Tracy and Robert really went the extra mile, laying vising children around water, learning swimming and on lucky dip presents and lollies for the kids in the water safety skills and remembering you are never too two weeks leading up to Christmas, and she said they old to learn and refresh your skills.” were so impressed by the response. Regional statistics over the previous decade “Everybody was so friendly and the kids were all so (2008/09-2017/18) for the Hume region show that polite and didn’t have to be reminded to say thank there were 27 deaths in the past 10 years, of which: you,” she said. • Adults aged 25-44 are over-represented in the ”We even got four or ve thank you notes in the let- drowning toll; ter box which was really unexpected and so nice.” • Males are 3.3 times more likely to drown than fe- e display, which takes three to four weeks to erect, males; included a number of in atable pieces, a ‘freaky San- • Most common location: rivers/creeks/streams; ta’, Santa on the toilet and some lights only available • Most common activity: swimming/paddling/ in the US. wading. Tracey Bannon said that, though competition was Statistics over the same period for the Sheppar- tough, the fact that the Davises decorated their entire ton region showed 12 deaths in the past 10 years, of front lawn - and then some - pushed them over the which: line. • Children aged 0-4 are over-represented in the “It was a great display - really colourful and heaps to drowning toll; look at - they deserved to win.” • Males are ve times more likely to drown than fe- As winners, the Davises will receive a $100 Why males; Leave Town? gi card to spend at participating local Lucky dip ... Lucky dips were available for the kids in an alcove featuring • Most common location: bathtubs/spa baths; businesses. lights only available in the US. • Most common activity: bathing. 8 — NumurkahLEADER, Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Bushfire Response — Australian Defence Force Reserve Call Out

For the first time in Australia’s history, Australian Defence Force (ADF) Reserve Brigades have received a Call-Out Order of Reservists: Operation BUSHFIRE ASSIST 2019-2020. At the request of the Australian Government the Governor General, His Excellency General, (Retd), the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC has issued the Call Out Order. The Call Out will see up to 3000 predominately Army Reservists deployed to help State Agencies throughout the fire affected areas. The majority of Reservists who have been called out come from the Australian Army’s 2nd Division, 4 Brigade, 5 Brigade, 6 Brigade, 9 Brigade, 17 Sustainment Brigade and the broader ADF Community. With skills in professions including engineering, medical, logistics and transport, Reservists will support agencies in responding to the current bushfire emergency in New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. The priority for those involved will be to assist in ensuring the safety of life, support the evacuation of affected people, provide assistance to communities and support State-managed evacuation centres. Reservists currently supporting the fires are exempt from this Call Out. For more information about exemptions please visit www.defencereservessupport.gov.au

FOR RESERVISTS FOR EMPLOYERS If you have been called on to provide support, you Your Reservist employee will have information for you. will be notified by a letter or through your chain If your Reservist employee is subject to the Call Out, of command. you do need to release them unless a valid reason can The Reserve Call Out is compulsory. be provided. Please call the Unit point of contact in the information your Reservist will provide to you. Your service is protected under the Defence Reserve Service (Protection) Act 2001. This means your employer To assist with the costs associated with the absence must release you from your civilian employment. of your employee during this period you can apply to receive payments under the Employer Support You will be employed under continuous full time service Payment Scheme (ESPS). with all entitlements. Families wanting information or advice can contact The Defence Community Organisation 24/7 Defence Family Helpline on 1800 624 608 or 1800 801 026.

Both Reservists and the Employers of Reservists can contact 1800 DEFENCE (1800 333 362) or www.defencereservessupport.gov.au should they have any queries relating to the support available to them as a result of the Call Out.

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DPS:JAN001-20 Numurkahleader, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 — 9 Moira updates whistleblower protections MOIRA Shire Council has reinforced its commitment to public accountability with the adoption of its updated Public Interest Disclosure (Whisteblower) Policy at the December council meeting. CEO Mark Henderson said the updated policy reflected the new requirements of the Victorian Public Interest Disclosure Act and includes the appointment of a Protected Disclosure Coordi- nator within council. “We are accountable for the delivery of a wide range of community services, administration of more than $60 million of public funds and the enforcement and exercise of powers that can have a significant impact on the lives and livelihoods of individuals within our community,” Mr Hen- derson said. “We will not tolerate improper conduct and our policy makes clear the support we will provide to individuals who come forward to disclose such conduct.” Key changes to the Victorian legislation include a broader definition of improper conduct, ena- bling more independent expert bodies to investigate disclosures and introducing a ‘no wrong door’ approach to ensure disclosures aren’t ex- cluded because they were lodged with an organi- Crafting for a cause ... Lauren Luci, Bek Happy, Karen Bell, Nicole Wells, Austin Webb, Heidi Wells and Nikki Harvey have been very sation that doesn’t have the powers to action the busy putting their skills to good use. issue or to share the information with the appropriate agency. “It takes courage to blow the whistle on inap- propriate conduct, and often individuals fear Numurkah getting crafty for a cause their identity will be disclosed and they may be THE Aussie spirit of helping out saying that although it is incred- Numurkah sewing group, which is jured or orphaned animals, bean- subject to reprisals,” Mr Henderson said. a mate has rarely been so spectac- ibly appreciative of community now known as Numurkah’s Craft- ies for babies, reusable bags - any “These risks can be even greater in small region- ularly on display as during the remembers offering to assist the ing for a Cause said whilst the item that any cause or organisation al communities so our policy has been tailored to cent bushfire crisis, and Numurk- firefighting effort where they can, group’s members were disappoint- needs that we can sew, knit or cro- encourage individuals to report their concerns to ah has been no exception. the ‘Cool Ties’ neck scarf product, ed by the CFA’s announcement, chet.” IBAC or the Victorian Ombudsman in the first As well as locals donating im- and other home-made variants, they were still determined to put Anybody with crafting skills who instance – this is already the case for reports re- pressive sums towards relief ap- are not approved for use by CFA their skills to good use. would like to help out, or anybody garding councillors. peals, a group of handy local ladies members, and a safety alert advis- “It’s a shame because we think who would like to donate materi- have been very busy putting their ing CFA members not to use the they would have been ideal for the “We stand ready to support any investigation by als, can contact Numurkah’s Craft- these agencies and to protect the confidentiality crafting skills to good use. product had been issued. firefighters to use during recovery, ing for a Cause through its Face- The group started out last week “Cotton that has not been treated but there are lots of other things of individuals associated with the matter.” making cooling neck ties for fire with flame retardant (as CFA turn- we can do,” she said. book page. Following council’s adoption of the policy, fighters as part of the ‘Cool the out uniforms are) can burn when “We are continuing with making Ms Luci said that, although the council’s website will be updated to provide guid- Fireys’ campaign, making over 500 exposed to direct flame,” the state- cool ties to make up what we have group’s initial mission has been ance on how to make a report and the support in just two days. ment read. cut - which is hundreds and hun- thwarted, they are all about the sil- that is available. The group was forced to rethink “Furthermore, the water crystals dreds - and donate them to the fire ver lining. “Promoting awareness of this policy is a key part its mission, however, when the are potentially flammable when affected communities, local aged “It’s really given us the push to of our commitment to being an accountable and CFA announced that the neck ties dry, or may cause serious steam care facilities and farmers who think about other things we can well run council,” Mr Henderson said. were not approved for use by vol- burns to skin when wet and ex- would like one. do and evolve into a group that can Further information about Public Interest Dis- unteer fire fighters. posed to the heat of fire.” “After that we will be making help lots of organisations and caus- closure is available from the websites of the IBAC The NUMURKAHFAC released a statement LEADERLauren Luci, the organiser of the things like animal pouches for in- es, and that’s a good thing.” and Victorian Ombudsman.

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Smoke was clearly visible moderate to hazardous category across the dis- in the air on Melville Street yesterday morning, trict, (and with more such days to be expected and more smoky days are expected in coming as summer continues) provided a stark reminder weeks. that the res present a health risk to us all. This week in 1919 ... So, how do you protect yourself against the potentially dangerous e ects of smoke in the air? To celebrate the State Library of Victoria’s Firstly, minimise the time spent in smoky con- digitising of the war years editions of the Numurkah ditions as far as practical, and if you do need to Leader, each week we will include the news of the be outside for a prolonged period you should week, 100 years ago. wear a ‘dust mask’. To view these editions online go to trove.nla.gov. Ordinary paper dust masks and handkerchiefs au/ndp/del/title/591. won’t lter out ne particles from bush re smoke WUNGHNU’S “LAST MEN” - use a special P2 or N95 lter mask, which you WELCOMED HOME can get at a hardware store. Be sure it ts prop- In proportion to its population, Wunghnu district erly and you don’t have any medical issues that supplied as many men for participation in the Great War would prevent use. as any other district in the Valley, if not the State. Unfor- Some people are more sensitive to the e ects of tunately, it suffered its proportion of sacrifices, too, but, breathing in smoke. while showing in every way possible their sympathy for You will be more sensitive to smoke if you have the bereaved parents and relatives, and doing all that was a heart or lung condition (including asthma), humanly possible to lighten their afflictions, the good are pregnant, or are over 65. Children up to 14 folk of the district have always extended the heartiest are more sensitive to the e ects of breathing in of welcomes to the brave boys who were permitted to smoke. return. On Monday night the last of the “welcome If you are sensitive to smoke you should reduce homes” was given, for all the boys who were fated to re- prolonged or heavy physical activity. Where pos- turn have been restored to their loved ones, and so far as sible you should try to stay indoors. this portion of their duty is concerned, the activities of If you have a heart or lung conditions, you the Welcome Home Committee are at an end. should take your medication as prescribed by your doctor. iting, nausea, and confusion. • Stay inside your house if possible; close all GERMAN GOLD If you are asthmatic, follow your asthma plan If you have concerns about your health you windows and doors; MYSTERIOUS WOMAN SPY. and carry reliever medication with you. should seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call • If you use an air conditioner switch it to ‘recy- Some of the witnesses at a courtmartial on alleged If your maximum visibility is 1.5 kilometres or on 1300 606 024. cle’ or ‘recirculate’; spies at Lille (France), recently told an amazing story of a less, your air quality is in the hazardous level, and Anyone experiencing wheezing, chest tight- • Avoid exercise mysterious woman who was one of the most influential you need to limit your time outdoors, limit exer- ness and di culty breathing should call Triple It is recommended that you use multiple German agents in Belgium. The woman lived in great cise and follow any treatment plans. Zero (000). sources to stay informed about the air quality in style and luxury in a chateau near Antwerp, to which When should I be worried, and what should I For more information on smoke and your your area. prospective Belgian and French spies were brought with do if I am? health visit h ps://www.epa.vic.gov.au/ Credible sources include: the upmost secrecy late at night in a closed motor. Some Symptoms of smoke inhalation injury can in- your-environment/air/smoke. • www.epa.vic.gov.au/EPAAirWatch. of her dupes stated that they knew her only as a beauti- clude itchy eyes, sore throat and runny nose You can guard against exposure to smoke by • www.emergency.vic.gov.au. ful, blonde-haired lady, who met them in a darkened through to shortness of breath, coughing, vom- taking some simple precautions: • ABC Local Radio. room, into which she walked swiftly, carrying a large bag of gold, the contents of which she scattered on a carpet as an inducement to them to betray their country. If the bait was taken she presented the victim with a smaller bag, saying “Here is for to-day. If only you will work you will soon be rich.” The Chateau was equipped with wire- less and numerous telephone connections. It is believed that the mysterious and unknown woman is the daugh- ter or niece of General Heintich, who was Governor of Grade sixes farewelled Lille during German occupation. THOUGH the summer holidays are in full swing, many local students, and parents, are still in awe of It is with great regret that we have to chronicle the visit the fact that a major rite of passage has recently been of the grim reaper, Death, for the third time to the Rob- achieved. ert Brenion household within a comparatively short pe- A whole crop of 12 year-olds are primary school stu- riod, the last to be taken hence being Mrs Rosetta Bren- dents no longer, and St Joe’s class of 2019 was given a ion, relict of the ceased lady had been in failing ceased send-o worthy of such a milestone. lady had been in failing health for a long time, so that her On the evening of the last Tuesday of term for 2019, demise was not unexpected. She came to Numurkah the 41 students and their families nished the year in district with her late husband in the very early days, and style with a red carpet graduation. endured all the hardships that the grand old women of Fr Michael Grace celebrated mass and presented the period had to face what time they nobly did their awards in what was a grand nish to primary school life. share towards carving homes out of the virgin forest. Renae Russo received the prestigious Mary MacK- The late Mrs Brenion was a woman of fine Christian illop Award for striving to do her best and living the character, and her death is deeply deplored by a very values of the school founder. large circle of friends who loved her for her many grand Harry Moon and Bridie Kelly received Rotary schol- attributes. To the bereaved family sincere sympathy has arships for achieving all-round excellence and lead- been offered in this their added affliction. The funeral ing by example, while Shaylee Dietrich and Addison took place yesterday afternoon, Rev. J. A. Lee reading the Oswald were awarded the Zac Murfe scholarship in burial service at the graveside, while Mr Alex Dunn had encouraging each to continue to do their best and be- charge of the mortuary arrangements. lieve in themselves. ough on the ursday evening some students “Philanthropy.” For some weeks a par has been go- in particular were recognised for e orts above and ing the rounds of the provincial press under the caption, beyond the norm, the following day - their nal day “The Wail of the Unreported.” The original paragraph of primary school - each grade six student enjoyed a contained the word quoted at the head of this para- long-awaited moment of glory. graph, but was spelt Phi!antrophy. We have watched St Joe’s has an annual tradition of waving the gradu- our exchanges and no less than 11 published the word ating class o with something of an ‘avenue of honour’ as contained in the original par. Surely the art of spelling with students from all classes lined up in class order to country is not being lost to the country printer, along see them o . printer, along with his objections to printing any old stuff Principal Paul Arnel told the Leader that it was an an- so long as it is supplied him free and it that does not entail nual tradition that each student looked forward to. any labor on his part. “ ey line up from preps through to grade ve and the grade sixes are called out individually and walk through Cow Suckles a Pig. A remarkable case of a cow and the younger students see them out,” he said. suckling a pig has been witnessed by Mr G. Tarrant, a “Each year the students move up a spot in the line-up farmer in Warracknabeal district. When the cow’s milk as they move up a grade. unexpectedly fell off Mr Tarrant was curious to know “Most of our grade sixes have been taking part in this the cause, and he was surprised to find that the cow was graduation parade since they were preps, so it’s really suckling a pig. As the most effective way of ending the something for them to nally be the grade sixes and be trouble, Mr Tarrant killed the pig, but soon afterwards the ones being seen out. It’s a great tradition that every- he found that another pig was enjoying a milk diet. The body really enjoys. sight was so remarkable that Mr Tarrant secured a pho- “I wish all of our graduating students well in leaving tograph of it for publication in “the Leader.” Mr Tarrant the school as strong, con dent and proud graduates of Highest award ... St Joe’s principal Paul Arnel presents Renae Russo with the school’s states that when the pigs were locked up in the evening St Joseph’s.” the cow bellowed for them all night. prestigious Mary MacKillop award. Numurkahleader, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 — 11 Letters to the Editor

The bush fire destroyed a school and it will tems destroy lives and increases suicide rates. stroke. Rebuilding after the cost $500K to replace, so what do we do? The ourtc system, rather than being a simple While much has been achieved, there is still a 1. Do the people want the school rebuilt? YES procedure, promotes an adversarial system that lot more to be done in 2020 and beyond. bushfires 2. Are the materials available for rebuilding? may cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in Our regional health services and patients are YES each case. being left behind as our city hospitals innovate. THE bushfires wreaking havoc are leaving a 3. Does the community have the expertise to At the same time, family members are alienat- We know our regional patients have limited mess behind which will likely take years to rebuild? YES ed from other members of their families. access to well established standard treatments. clean up as arguments dominate as to who is The Commonwealth Government then in- For example, one part of our community that It doesn’t need to be this way. There is huge responsible. structs the Governor of the Reserve Bank of is significantly affected, includes those person- potential for telehealth to remove geographical Politicians play their childish blame games Australia to make the funds available as re- nel in our defence force. These personnel may barriers to stroke treatments and boost the ca- while bureaucrats see that victims do not required. Remember, these people are creatures return from overseas commitments to find that pacity of our regional health services and clini- they have lost their families. As a result of the cians. of the Commonwealth Parliament! See the Re- ceive too much support too quickly. subsequent family law and child support issues, Researchers are constantly looking for the Insurance companies will try to protect ‘their’ serve Bank of Australia Act 1959. suicide rates in our defence forces increase out next major breakthrough. We must ensure all investments from claimants who will have to The chools is built and now the community of proportion to their numbers. Australians have equitable access to these inno- justify every cent claimed. has a ‘school asset’—physically built and paid Rather than stopping delays, a court case vations to maximise their benefit. Insurance is a form of gambling where the for. in the Family Court can last as long as two to Finally, every single Australian can make a insurance ‘bookmaker’ tries to limit his payout The asset can now be credited to the com- three years before it is heard. As a result, chil- difference to reducing the burden of stroke on when the ‘insured’s horse’ wins. munity and the ledger ‘squared off’ leaving no dren often do not see one parent during this our community. How should we be facing the issues of debts behind. If the community does not want period and this then becomes the status quo Stroke is largely preventable. While we can- drought, bush fire, and lack of finance? the school, or the materials are not available, after the proceedings have been determined. At not avoid ageing and genetic factors, there It is the latter which is most dangerous to us or the community does not know how to con- the same time, the costs escalate out of control. are many steps we can take to reduce our own as a nation! struct the school, then the money is not issued The solution is obvious. We need to revert to stroke risk. What should WE be doing? under any circumstance—this is how the fi- the principles espoused by Senator Murphy. In 2020, I urge you to make time for a health In the first instance, seeing to the safety and nance system should work! This includes the setting up of an informal tri- check with your doctor to determine your risk well-being of people caught up in the confla- But there is another aspect of the finance sys- bunal, without lawyers, to carry out divorce of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, high grations — I believe this is happening. tem which must be understood. The current proceedings. cholesterol and atrial fibrillation (irregular There should be absolutely no arguments as providers of finance lay claim to the school after John Flanagan heart beat). These issues can be controlled, re- to who is paying for support, however deliv- it is built and they add another cost to the con- Secretary ducing stroke risk. ered — money should not be a limiting factor. struction called ‘interest’, and they want to be Fairness In Child Support (F.I.C.S.) Make healthy changes part of your daily life: If help is physically possible then it MUST be paid for the school, which effectively costs the THIRROUL, NSW stay active, eat a well balanced-diet, avoid too financially possible. community more than double its original cost much salt and sugar, quit smoking and drink People and livestock must be sustained with i.e. school built by the community and then the alcohol only in moderation. Let’s aim for a healthier Australia, one free food and water, then shelter and hygiene re- money lenders for creating the finance. A new decade of from disability and suffering caused by stroke. quirements to maintain fitness and health. There are many people suffering because of Professor Bruce Campbell In situations like this people become de- the drought and bushfires and they should not hope for stroke Stroke Foundation Clinical Council Chair pressed and traumatised; this can be overcome be penalised for a disaster not of their making. IF you or a loved one had a stroke 30 years by finding something to occupy their minds The Government, through its agent the Re- ago, the chances of returning to the life you — what better way than help them help them- serve Bank of Australia, can and should use the knew were slim. But that is not the case any selves? resources of the RBA to rebuild the devastated more. Cleaning up after the fires can be done by communities without undue delay. With the right treatment at the right time, it is Deadly Bushfires and providing the tools necessary to make the work People opposed to this course of action possible to make a good recovery. easy; here I am referring to excavators and should be required to place their opposing ar- With a new year under way, it’s a fitting op- Brave Firefighters trucks lying idle in yards awaiting a buyer. Let gument before the Australian people for adju- portunity to look back on how far we have the buyer be the government, supporting indi- dication, but let the rebuilding begin! come in stroke treatment and care, and think DEDICATED to Australia’s firefighters — es- viduals to rebuild their lives with constructive To accuse the Prime Minister of failing to about what we can do to reduce our own per- pecially to those who lost their lives during the activity. This in turn will elevate their spirits recognise climate change is nonsense, see here sonal stroke risk in the future. bushfires of 2019-2020. RIP Samuel McPaul, with hope, rebuilding faith in a sustainable fu- http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/. Stroke strikes the brain, the human control Geoffrey Keaton and Andrew O’Dwyer. ture. The authority is charged with advising the centre. This should be ‘The Australian Way’ to over- government how to implement the UN ‘cli- There will be more than 56,000 strokes in The summer sun is blazing hot, come adversity and rebuild OUR NATION. mate policies’ ... now you know where ‘climate Australia in 2020 – that is one every nine min- In the air there’s a smoky smell, utes. Sadly, the numbers continue to climb as The first question to affected people should change’ is coming from! As fires are raging everywhere be, “Is there anything you need?”. our population grows and ages and lifestyles And our land is as hot as hell Lou Cook become more sedentary. This can be anything from prescription medi- Numurkah But in good news, stroke is no longer a death The inferno is quickly spreading, cation, underwear, or a toothbrush! sentence for many. Medical diagnosis and treat- The BIG urdleh is FINANCE, so it must be For the bush is parched and dry, Family law reform ment have become much more advanced in the Strong winds are blowing flames around, closely examined, ‘open your minds to this’! past two decades. There has been a significant Money, finance, credit, has always been a con- And embers are falling from the sky ON August 1, 1974, the then Attorney-Gener- reduction in lives lost as a result. tentious subject shrouded in mendacity. al Senator Lionel Murphy rose to give his Sec- The game changers were the introduction What is money and where does money come Batemans Bay is being threatened, ond Reading speech regarding the Family Law of the time-critical therapies, thrombolysis Mallacoota’s folk are on the beach, from? Bill 1974. (blood clot dissolving treatment) and endo- • Money is a substance of ‘exchange’ for goods Kangaroo Island is badly scorched — He said that “The main purpose of the Bill is vascular thrombectomy (blood clot removal It seems that nowhere is out of reach and services. to eliminate as far as possible the high costs, the treatment). Australian researchers were at the • Modern money is nothing more than figures delays and indignities experienced by so many forefront of these treatments. A little baby is missing a father, in a ledger or ‘blips’ on a computer. parties to divorce proceedings under the exist- In addition, the number of patients being • The overnmentg can issue all the money it A sad parent grieves for a son, ing Matrimonial Causes Act.” treated in a dedicated stroke unit has increased. As a firefighter has lost his life needs, free of cost, and without the need to He then added that “These provide for more So too has access to rehabilitation and carer repay, if it so desires. Doing brave work which must be done simple procedures, require courts to proceed training. • Is there a limit on this money? YES! without undue formality”. There has been increased recognition that • Money is worthless if there is nothing to ex- The fire brigades are working hard, Unfortunately Senator Murphy failed dismal- stroke’s impact extends beyond the physical to To protect all of us, they strive — change for it. ly in his endeavours. mental health. Together these steps help max- Here is an example exercise:– And whilst Australia now is hurting, Our current family law and child support sys- imise quality of life and independence after In the end, we will survive.

Numurkah water on the nose Future funding needed for Queensland fruit fly program NUMURKAH residents con- dents to have an ‘earthy’ taste and/ MOIRA Shire Council has voted ile Insect Technique trial, where sterile with funding scheduled to cease in cerned about the quality of their or odour,” he said. unanimously to advocate to the Min- male fruit flies were released in the Co- June 2020. household water supply in recent “We increased our treatment pro- ister for Agriculture the Hon Jaclyn bram area. “Continued effective QFF control days have been assured that, de- cess at the treatment plant and our Symes for continued funding of the “The program’s success has been ac- spite a less than ideal colour, taste staff have flushed areas of the net- via this program helps prevent a ma- Goulburn Murray Valley Regional knowledged recently by receiving the jor environmental threat to horticul- and smell, the water is safe for use. work to remove affected water. Regional Achiever of the Year Award Describing the taste and smell “The water quality supplied to res- Fruit Fly Program (GMVRFFP) over ture, through education and host tree the next three years. as well as winning first place in the removal and monitoring,” Cr Mustica as ‘earthy’, Goulburn Valley Wa- idents continued to improve during Prime Super Agricultural Innovation ter Regional Operations Manager the past couple of days, but some of Mayor Libro Mustica said QFF was said. a constant threat to the region’s annual Awards.” “This also helps the environment in Daryl Bennett, said the organisa- the affected water remained in the The GMVRFFP is a partnership tion appreciated people’s patience towns’ water supply systems. production of hundreds of thousands between Agriculture Victoria, Fruit limiting chemical control measures. and understanding while it worked “We also issued advice to resi- of tonnes of fruit and vegetables that Growers Victoria, Cobram and District “It is absolutely critical the Victorian to fix the issue. dents via text message and asked can act as hosts for the insect. Fruit Growers Association and Cam- Government continues to protect the “We became aware of an issue them to flush their systems by wa- “This program has achieved a 60% re- paspe, Shepparton, Strathbogie, Berri- region’s $762.5 million fruit and vege- with the quality of the raw water tering lawns and gardens etc., if duction in QFF populations between gan and Moira councils,as well as Lions table industry which support approxi- sourced to supply the Numurkah they were still experiencing affect- 2017-19,” Cr Mustica said. International District 201V6. mately 5,000 jobs. water treatment plant last Thurs- ed water. “It continues to design innovative The Victorian Government has “This is also a substantial export in- day, which caused water supplied “Water always remained safe to approaches to manage QFF, with the already contributed $2.4 million dustry with significant growth poten- to Numurkah and Wunghnu resi- drink.” most recent being undertaking a Ster- ($800,000 per year) to the program, tial.” 12 — NumurkahLEADER, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 NumurkahLEADER

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ANNIVERSARIES FUNERAL SITUATIONS VACANT NOTICES DEATHS DEATHS DEATHS COOPER — Dulcie. COOPER — Dulcie. NAD — Ivan. A graveside service BREEN – Martin James “Marty” 30.5.1929–10.1.2020 22.10.1932–22.12.2019 to celebrate the life of Late of Numurkah. Passed away peacefully Passed away Late of Picola, passed Dulcie Cooper will be on January 1, 2020 at Karinya, Numurkah in peacefully on Friday, away peacefully DRIVER 10th January, 2020 held at the Kyabram his 77th year. at G.V. Health Cemetery, Lancaster at Werribee Mercy Shepparton. REQUIRED Jack and Liz Road, Kyabram, Our loving Dad & Pop, dearly loved by his Hospital, (formerly Our loving Husband, Variable Shifts, some weekend work Dell on Thursday, 16th children and their partners Gabrielle; Bradley from Mooroopna Dad, Pop, Grandad NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY celebrated January, 2020, & Elisa; Christopher & Tanya; and his and Numurkah) and Great Grandad, commencing at grandchildren Jordan & Cody; Charlie and surrounded by loving dearly loved by 40 years family. Ph: 0429 317 658 NUMURKAH TAXI 10am. Oliver. his wife Joan, of of marriage Dearly loved wife of nearly 45 years; his Peacefully Sleeping on 12 January. Following the Raymond (dec.). children and their graveside service, Loving mother of partners, Mark and Congratulations a memorial service Dearly loved son of Frank & Margaret (both Elaine (dec.), Jack Anne; Danni and Barwo Homestead, Nathalia on reaching will be held at dec.). Brother and brother-in-law of Bill & Pat (dec.), Allan and David Woolley; his a wonderful Merritt Funeral (both dec.); Gerald (dec.); Cath & Lindsay Debra grandchildren Tahlia Much. loved and COOK milestone. Services Chapel, (Smith); Maureen & Wally (Doran); Robert and Pran, Alirra; loving grandmother Jacob, Aiden and All our love, 10-16 Macisaac Permanent Part-time Rd, Mooroopna, (dec.); Allan (dec.) Mary & Geoff (McHugo); and great Liam; and his great Caitlin, Sharn, Dave, Carmel & Bill (Millen); Pat & Barry (Smith). Mon - Fri. 9am - 5.30pm. commencing at grandmother. granddaughter Miley. Maggie, Niamh, Much loved Uncle of his nieces & nephews. Forever In Our Sat. & Sun. 9am - 2.30pm. 11.30am. Lucy, Sinead and Hearts You had a smile for Hours are negotiable, job share will be Dara. Merritt Funeral In Memory Of Our Loving Brother ______everyone, considered. Services You had a heart of Up to 8 shifts per fortnight. 58251651 COPE — Darryl. gold. Dearly loved brother of Cath and brother-in- 6.1.1955~24.12.2019 You left behind Must have ability to provide good quality law of Lindsay. Loved Uncle of Wayne, Rob Late of Katunga, wonderful memories, homestyle food. Flexibility in work practice and Jeanette and Adrian. formerly of Ingham. That we will always Passed away and a good rapport with the elderly is essen- FUNERAL DIRECTORS hold, unexpectedly at Sweet is the sleep tial. Loved and missed brother of Maureen and home. brother-in-law of Wally. Loved Uncle of that ends all pain, A Police Record check must be provided by Dearly loved husband We would not wake Michael and Michelle, Tracey and Joe, and of Annette and father successful applicant. Peter Cox & Sons you to suffer again. David and Melissa. of Robert. In God’s garden you Further details from: Funeral Directors P/L rest above, Peter Cox & Sons Mrs. Christine Symmons Phone: 5866 2574 Cnr Meiklejohn and Quinn Sts., Numurkah Loved brother of Mary and brother-in-law In our hearts you rest 5862 3047 with love. Applications close: 31st January, 2020 CARING, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE, of Geoff. Loved Uncle and Great Uncle of ______Written applications to: TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS Monique, Mal and Lachlan. ‘Gone Fishing and Mrs. L. Walker MARTIN — Grange Lewis. Checking Your Bees’ 8 Federation St., Nathalia. 3638 Phone 5862 3047 Dearly loved brother of Carmel and brother 24 hours – 7 days a week 3.8.1938 - 11.1.2020 in law of Bill Millen. Loved Uncle & Great Peacefully at Ivan’s Funeral Uncle Marty of Stuart, Yuka, Alicia & Kenta; Goulburn Valley Service took place in Picola on January 2, St. Joseph’s Primary School Natalie, Brett, Hannah, William, Sophie & Health. Loved Son of Lew 2020 followed by a Numurkah SITUATIONS VACANT Lucinda; Daniel, Biancia, Bradley, Benjamin, Private Cremation. Karley & Matthew; Allan, Denelle, Makayla, and Norma (both dec.). Loving father Brooke, Jack & Patrick; David, Leanne, of Anne (dec.) and Peter Cox & Sons Charlie & Jamie and Katie. Greg. 5862 3047 Rest In Peace Until We Meet Again xx Please see later paper ______for funeral details or contact. Dearly loved brother of Pat and brother in NISH (Vickers) 2020 law of Barry Smith. Loved Uncle & Great – Annetta Agnes NCN Health has the following vacancies: Uncle Marty of Steve; Fiona & Mateo and “Nette” School Cleaner/s Tania, Mark, Isla, Paige & Kaellun (dec). 25.11.1930 ~ 4.1.2020 15 hours per week Rest in Peace Peacefully at Enrolled Nurse Grade 2 Maculata Place We seek an enthusiastic person/ COBRAM CAMPUS Shepparton, late of Marty‘s Family would like to thank the 5862 2332 partnership who would like to join our Permanent Part Time Various Hours ______Numurkah, formerly team in serving our school families and greater Numurkah community especially the of Katunga. staff . Food and Domestic Numurkah Football Netball Club, St. Vinnie’s, Our loving Mum, The successful applicant/s will need to: the Shamrock, Middle and Telegraph Hotels, FUNERAL Nan, Nana, Nana • Undertake daily cleaning duties Services Assistant Lou Hamon Chemist, Bendigo Bank, District DIRECTORS Nette, and Nana Nishy, now reunited • Ensure School is secure at the end of the COBRAM CAMPUS Nurses, Numurkah Medical Centre, Dr. Arup day with her beloved Casual Position Bhattacharya and Karinya for their love, • Ensure correct use of all cleaning materials husband Bob; and maintain supplies guidance, support and watchful eye over remembered with Health Care Worker Marty. love by her children Hours can be negotiated. NUMURKAH CAMPUS and partners Annie; Partnerships will be considered. Part Time Shifts Available Marty’s Graveside Funeral Service took Pamela; Colin; Gayle and Rob; Joy; and Interested persons can send a written place at the Numurkah Lawn Cemetery on application including experience and the Rod and Isabelle; her names of at least two referees to Lifestyle and Leisure Wednesday January 8, 2020. grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. Paul Arnel - Principal FUNE LS Assistant Friend to Sally, Bruce St. Joseph’s Primary School Peter Cox & Sons Professional service COBRAM CAMPUS 5862 3047 and Joan. 16 Tocumwal Rd. Permanent Part Time 0.6 EFT and chapel Numurkah 3636 at a ordable prices Promoted to Heaven Phone: (03) 5862 1804 All applications close 5pm, Sunday 26th [email protected] FUNERAL DIRECTORS ‘Au Revoir’ January 2020 5862 2332 ‘Have Fun’ Closing Date for Applications Visit our website for further information IVAN NEWBY Wednesday, January 22, 2020 including position descriptions, contact details A Private Funeral PETER K KE at Nette’s request, This person must be committed to the and the application process. TUTTLES safety, wellbeing and protection of all — FUNERAL SERVICES — took place at the children in our care www.ndhs.org.au Numurkah Lawn Cemetery on Phone 1300 858 333 NumurkahLEADER Caring 24 hour service Wednesday, January 03 5862 1034 8, 2020. TROPHIES & ENGRAVING Inc. Binger & Tuttle, Limbrick & Tuttle, OR EMAIL Numurkah Funeral Services [email protected] Peter Cox & Sons NUMURKAH LEADER 5862 3047 14 — NumurkahLEADER, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Summer SPORT scoreboard derson) 158 (S Moore) 160 (J Trower) Total ...... 6/146 (cc) Extras (nb 3, w 5, b 1, lb 2) ...... 11 Cricket Bowling: C McCabe 8.0 1 3 41; T Looby 9.0 3 1 30; K Overs 45.0 COBRAM-YARROWEYAH UNITED Total ...... 113 CRICKET SHEPPARTON Jones 7.0 1 1 23; J Carr 6.0 0 0 14; L Callegari 6.0 0 FOW: 9 (J Catalano) 33 (J MaCansh) 45 (B Boyle) 95 lt KATAMATITE Overs 34.0 One day game 2 25; N Breslin 9.0 0 1 30. (R Moon) 97 (T Brown) 98 (M Creaney) Toss won by Cobram-Ywh, batted fi rst FOW: 2 (N Thorp) 3 (m doyle) 40 (B Tweed) 56 (B A GRADE 1ST INNINGS - OLD STUDENTS Bowling: RJ Ireland 9.0 0 1 36; C Simpson 4.0 0 1 18; 1ST INNINGS - COBRAM-YWH UNITED Whitford) 72 (T Miles) 103 (D Henderson) 105 (D KARROMUMUS lt NUMURKAH M Harris b C Brown ...... 21 NJ Hickey 9.0 1 0 33; N Minogue 5.0 1 1 9; A Nicholls A Latessa c ...... 9 Miles) 113 (S McAllister) 113 (DC Baker) 113 (R Said) Toss won by Numurkah, batted fi rst H Singh b MJ Cleeland ...... 8 9.0 1 1 23; RJ Hopkins 9.0 0 2 25. J Andrew b ...... 11 Bowling: Z Taylor Nugent 6.0 1 2 19; T Beams 6.0 1ST INNINGS - NUMURKAH C McCabe not out ...... 91 1ST INNINGS - KATANDRA K Andrew b ...... 20 0 4 11; F Haintz 6.0 2 1 13; T Whelan 6.0 0 0 27; G D Grandell run out ...... 10 J Carr b C Brown ...... 2 J McKinnon lbw b R Moon ...... 15 D Ashcroft b ...... 0 Parr 4.0 0 1 19; L Pyle 2.0 0 1 3; S Packer 3.0 0 1 18. SE Downie b B Jones ...... 47 N Breslin c SC Carey b J Cleeland ...... 1 M Black b RJ Young ...... 18 S Thomson lbw ...... 5 W Arnel b J Ibbotson ...... 64 L McPhillamy b MJ Cleeland ...... 15 RJ Ireland not out ...... 74 H Ukich st ...... 1 LADDER P W D L PTS % M Eckard not out ...... 107 T Looby b MJ Cleeland ...... 1 C Simpson not out ...... 26 L Benn run out ...... 4 Deniliquin Rhinos 9 8 0 1 48 1.85 J Lau not out ...... 15 L Callegari not out ...... 23 Extras (nb 1, w 9, b 0, lb 5) ...... 15 L Adams not out ...... 7 Finley 9 6 0 3 36 1.26 Extras (nb 3, w 20, b 1, lb 8) ...... 32 Extras (nb 1, w 6, b 0, lb 1) ...... 8 Total ...... 2/148 C Hulley c ...... 8 Katamatite 9 6 0 3 36 1.09 Total ...... 3/275 (cc) Total ...... 6/170 Overs 35.3 B Andrew c ...... 10 Katunga 9 5 0 4 30 1.09 Overs 45.0 Overs 43.2 FOW: 31 (J McKinnon) 66 (M Black) D Langshaw b ...... 0 Cobram 9 5 0 4 30 1.01 FOW: 25 (D Grandell) 85 (SE Downie) 213 (W Arnel) FOW: 15 (H Singh) 42 (M Harris) 44 (J Carr) 55 (N Bowling: JI Woods 6.0 0 0 24; R Moon 6.0 1 1 21; RJ Extras (nb 2, w 10, b 4, lb 1) ...... 17 Berrigan 9 4 0 5 24 1.24 Bowling: J Ibbotson 5.0 1 0 16; A Heslin 6.0 0 0 20 Breslin) 125 (L McPhillamy) 129 (T Looby) Young 9.0 3 1 12; TB Hall 7.0 0 0 41; B Boyle 4.3 0 0 Total ...... 90 Barooga 8 3 0 5 24 0.87 0 1; C Crouch 3.0 0 0 14 0 1; L Keady 3.1 0 0 25 1 Bowling: MJ Cleeland 9.0 0 3 29; J Trower 9.0 0 0 15; D Zampaglione 2.0 0 0 18; J Catalano 1.0 0 0 12. Overs 41.4 Tocumwal 9 2 0 7 12 0.64 3; TX Kelly 4.0 0 0 28 0 1; B Jones 9.0 0 1 40 0 3; Z 37; C Brown 9.0 1 2 27; L Henderson 2.0 0 0 18; J FOW: 25 (A Latessa) 31 (J Andrew) 31 (D Ashcroft) Nathalia 9 1 0 8 6 0.51 Groombridge 7.0 0 0 39 0 3. Cleeland 9.0 3 1 12; S Moore 2.0 0 0 14; M Stuart 2.0 OLD STUDENTS lt WAAIA 38 (S Thomson) 41 (H Ukich) 54 (L Benn) 60 (K An- drew) 77 (C Hulley) 90 (B Andrew) 90 (D Langshaw) 1ST INNINGS - KARRAMOMUS 0 0 13; BG Carey 1.2 0 0 19. Toss won by Old Students, batted fi rst 1ST INNINGS - KATAMATITE TX Kelly c M Grandell b SE Downie ...... 26 1ST INNINGS - OLD STUDENTS Murray Bowls LADDER P B W2 W1 D L1 L2 PTS % Extras (nb 3, w 7, b 1, lb 0) ...... 11 Z Groombridge c D Grandell b M Cline ...... 4 S Rigby not out ...... 67 MIDWEEK PENNANT Numurkah 8 1 0 7 0 1 0 48 2.18 CT Walton b D Atkins ...... 9 Total ...... 2/94 M McGrath b M Eckard ...... 15 Not played due to heat conditions Katandra 8 1 0 7 0 1 0 48 1.74 T MacLaughlin lbw b D Atkins ...... 6 Overs 22.1 N Jones c D Grandell b M Grandell ...... 28 Kyabram 8 1 0 6 0 2 0 42 1.38 J Sandhu c M Daniel b R Trimby ...... 0 Bowling: L Benn 9.0 3 1 20; K Andrew 4.0 1 0 18; C M Mandaradoni c & b M Grandell ...... 1 SATURDAY PENNANT Nagambie 8 1 0 5 1 2 0 39 1.24 G Sabri lbw b D Atkins ...... 0 Hulley 4.0 0 1 14; J Andrew 2.1 0 0 32; S Thomson J Ibbotson c W Arnel b M Eckard ...... 0 Mooroopna 8 1 0 5 0 3 0 36 1.30 XM Lewis b R Trimby ...... 3 2.0 0 0 9. DIVISION ONE JM Dhosi run out (W Arnel) ...... 47 Old Students 8 1 0 4 0 4 0 30 1.15 M Lewis b K Tatt ...... 15 Barooga Sports 15/103 d Wunghnu 3/91; Finley RSC B Jones not out ...... 8 Northerners 9 0 0 5 0 4 0 30 1.09 D Fichera not out ...... 3 LADDER P W D L PTS % 17/116 d Tocumwal golf 1/92; Numurkah Golf 12/95 d L Keady run out (M Grandell, SE Downie) ...... 0 CP/St Bs 8 1 0 4 0 4 0 30 0.93 Extras (nb 5, w 17, b 4, lb 1) ...... 27 Cobram 8 8 0 0 48 1.88 Numurkah 6/91; Strathmerton 3/93 lt Coram 15/98. A Heslin not out ...... 0 Shepp United 9 0 0 4 0 5 0 24 0.94 Total ...... 6/130 (cc) Deniliquin Rhinos 8 7 0 1 42 1.96 Ladder - Wunghnu 139 +133; Cobram 110 + 18; fi n- Extras (nb 0, w 5, b 2, lb 1) ...... 8 Euroa 9 0 0 3 0 6 0 18 0.70 Overs 45.0 Katamatite 8 6 0 2 36 1.40 ley RSC 109 +22; Barooga Sports 106 +32; Numurkah Total ...... 137 Waaia 8 1 0 2 0 6 0 18 0.68 Bowling: H Hixon 5.0 1 0 29; bj daniel 9.0 3 0 22; D Barooga 9 5 0 4 30 1.27 Golf 103 +16; Tocumwal Golf 91 -41; Numurkah 70 Overs 39.2 Tatura 8 1 0 0 1 7 0 9 0.40 Atkins 9.0 1 3 33; R Trimby 9.0 1 2 17; K Tatt 9.0 2 1 Nathalia 9 3 0 6 18 0.83 -122; Strathmerton 64 -53. FOW: 33 (Z Groombridge) 39 (TX Kelly) 68 (M Mc- Karramomus 9 0 0 1 0 8 0 6 0.58 19; D Wilson 4.0 1 0 5. Cob-Ywh United 9 1 0 8 6 0.46 DIVISION TWO Grath) 69 (M Mandaradoni) 70 (J Ibbotson) 100 (N 1ST INNINGS - WAAIA Tocumwal 9 0 0 9 0 0.42 Katandra 15/109 d Numurkah 3/82; Nathalia 14/96 d Jones) 137 (JM Dhosi) 137 (L Keady) K Tatt b XM Lewis ...... 8 Barooga 4/94; Cobram 3/85 lt Picola 15/93; Finley 2/72 Bowling: M Cline 7.0 0 1 27; T Braybon 8.0 2 0 21; SE B GRADE D Wilson lbw b G Sabri ...... 1 DIVISION ONE lt Berrigan 16/90. Downie 5.2 3 1 13; M Grandell 9.0 0 2 40; M Eckard NUMURKAH def KARRAMOMUS A Ciavarella not out ...... 37 NATHALIA lt BAROOGA Ladder - Picola 134 +49; Cobram 123 +1-08; Baroo- 6.0 1 2 17; L Gledhill 4.0 1 0 16. Toss won by Karramomus, batted fi rst D Booth b D Fichera ...... 53 Toss won by Barooga, batted fi rst ga117 +181; Berrigan 108 +10; Katandra 102 +74; 1ST INNINGS - KARRAMOMUS M Daniel st CT Walton b B Kumar ...... 18 1ST INNINGS - BAROOGA Nathalia 94 -41; Finley 85 -73; Numurkah 29 -308. KATANDRA def MOOROOPNA T Murray c J Morris b S Lewis ...... 12 D Atkins not out...... 0 Extras (nb 0, w 5, b 5, lb 2) ...... 12 DIVISION THREE Toss won by Mooroopna, batted fi rst S Green c K Jackson b S Lewis ...... 17 Extras (nb 0, w 4, b 13, lb 0) ...... 17 Total ...... 100 Barooga 14/62 d Wunghnu 2/57; Finley RSC 14/79 d 1ST INNINGS - MOOROOPNA T Guppy b B Smith ...... 57 Total ...... 4/134 Overs 33.3 Numurkah Golf 2/68; Jerilderie 14/80 d Cobram 2/58; B McDonald c JM Wright b H Sirett ...... 4 J Mandaradoni st K O’Dwyer b RL Lacuin ...... 28 Overs 32.4 Bowling: A Hawks 8.0 3 1 24; D James 8.0 4 1 17; A Tocumwal Golf Two0/57 lt Tocumwal Golf 16/69. B Lowe b H Sirett ...... 12 P Trevaskis b S Dawson ...... 7 FOW: 9 (K Tatt) 17 (D Wilson) 107 (D Booth) 130 (M Oliver 5.0 0 1 21; S Zammit 8.0 3 2 21; L Gemmill 4.0 Ladder - Jerilderie 145 +282; Numurkah Golf 123 SS Shaikh c JM Wright b C Hickford ...... 7 L Sibley b RL Lacuin ...... 4 Daniel) 0 4 10; S Boyd 0.3 1 1 0. +193; Wunghnu 101 +38; Barooga 96 +30; Finley RSC B Mulcahy c JM Wright b A Riordan ...... 3 A Shields c B Smith b H Verhoeven...... 12 Bowling: G Sabri 9.0 0 1 26; XM Lewis 6.4 0 1 25; S 1ST INNINGS - NATHALIA 75 -60; Tocumwal Golf Three 67 -135; Cobram 55 -155; J Carn c C Hickford b H Sirett ...... 0 J Keating b B Smith ...... 0 Rigby 5.0 1 0 11; M Lewis 2.0 0 0 23; D Fichera 5.0 0 J Hardy c L Collyer b S Marshall ...... 20 Tocumwal Golf Two 42 -182. S O’Brien b RW Shannon ...... 5 C Michel b M Martin ...... 10 1 18; B Kumar 5.0 1 1 18. A King lbw b D Stevens ...... 5 DIVISION FOUR J Wright run out ...... 32 B Dehne-Jenkins not out ...... 0 S Zammit c & b D Stevens ...... 0 Cobram 14/45 d Numurkah 0/35; Strathmerton 12/48 d M Kitto c & b C Hickford...... 17 J Kerr b M Martin ...... 0 LADDER P W2 W1 D L1 L2 PTS % JL Walpole b L Collyer ...... 12 Barooga 2/41; Katandra 0/27 lt Numurkah Golf 14/44. S D’Elia b C Hickford ...... 20 Extras (nb 0, w 4, b 4, lb 5) ...... 13 Kyabram 9 0 8 1 0 0 51 2.01 BN Smith c J O’Dwyer b L Collyer ...... 4 Ladder - Cobram 95 -1; Barooga 85 +78; Strathmerton H Barrow c & b H Sirett ...... 8 Total ...... 160 Shepp United 9 0 7 0 2 0 42 1.50 S Boyd c A Jones b S Poole ...... 21 76 +47; Berrigan 65 +13; Katandra 49 -103; Numurkah A DiFede not out ...... 6 Overs 43.3 Katandra 9 0 7 0 2 0 42 1.32 L Gemmill c J O’Dwyer b R Lavery ...... 4 46 -7; Numurkah Golf 46 -27. Extras (nb 1, w 5, b 0, lb 0) ...... 6 FOW: 22 (T Murray) 39 (S Green) 101 (J Mandara- H Hawks c J O’Dwyer b L Collyer ...... 20 Total ...... 120 Mooroopna 9 1 5 0 3 0 40 1.37 doni) 116 (P Trevaskis) 127 (L Sibley) 137 (T Guppy) Numurkah 9 0 6 0 3 0 36 1.41 A Hawks b A Jones ...... 0 Overs 36.1 137 (J Keating) 160 (A Shields) 160 (J Kerr) 160 (C A Oliver not out ...... 1 Tennis FOW: 9 (B McDonald) 22 (SS Shaikh) 24 (B Lowe) 24 Northerners 9 0 6 0 2 1 36 1.14 Michel) D James c J O’Dwyer b A Jones ...... 0 GM1 P W L RGD PTS (J Carn) 28 (B Mulcahy) 53 (S O’Brien) 76 (J Wright) Undera 9 0 5 1 3 0 33 1.09 Bowling: B Smith 9.0 3 2 33; S Lewis 5.0 0 2 16; M Extras (nb 3, w 7, b 1, lb 1) ...... 12 Numurkah Warriors 10 7 2 58.08 87 100 (S D’Elia) 111 (M Kitto) 120 (H Barrow) Karramomus 9 0 4 0 5 0 24 0.99 Martin 7.3 0 2 23; B O’Dwyer 4.0 0 0 28; RL Lacuin Total ...... 99 Shepparton Hornets 10 6 3 55.94 81 Bowling: C Hickford 9.0 1 3 28; H Sirett 6.1 2 4 10; S Pine Lodge 9 0 4 0 5 0 24 0.78 9.0 3 2 16; S Dawson 5.0 0 1 20; H Verhoeven 3.0 Overs 30.2 Shepparton Bulls 10 5 4 51.57 70 Richardson 1.3 0 0 2; A Riordan 7.3 0 1 27; RW Shan- 0 1 15. Tatura 9 0 3 0 6 0 18 0.82 FOW: 0 (D James) 17 (S Zammit) 17 (A King) 41 (JL non 4.0 1 1 22; JM Wright 5.0 0 0 20; SW Wright Old Students 9 0 2 0 7 0 12 0.68 Shepparton Lakers 10 4 5 49.28 59 1ST INNINGS - NUMURKAH Walpole) 41 (J Hardy) 60 (BN Smith) 64 (L Gemmill) Rich River Rebels 10 3 6 43.36 47 3.0 0 0 11. Waaia 9 0 2 0 7 0 12 0.59 K Jackson c A Shields b J Keating ...... 2 93 (H Hawks) 97 (A Hawks) 97 (S Boyd). Echuca/Rochester 10 2 7 41.12 34 1ST INNINGS - KATANDRA J Morris b J Keating ...... 40 Euroa 9 0 1 0 8 0 6 0.63 B Clurey c B McDonald b SS Shaikh ...... 69 GM2 P W L RGD PTS Kade O’Dwyer lbw b J Kerr ...... 5 CP/St Bs 9 0 1 0 8 0 6 0.62 BERRIGAN def KATUNGA Shepparton Lions 8 8 0 61.52 105.5 B Black not out ...... 45 D Cox lbw b J Kerr ...... 0 Toss won by Katunga, bowled fi rst L Patel not out ...... 2 Nathalia 9 8 1 58.74 100 H Verhoeven lbw b B Dehne-Jenkins ...... 5 1ST INNINGS - BERRIGAN Shepparton Giants 10 5 4 54.98 99.5 Extras (nb 0, w 4, b 0, lb 1) ...... 5 MURRAY VALLEY CRICKET ASSOCIATION S Dawson c J Keating b L Sibley ...... 28 A Parr c D Simpson b DC Baker ...... 0 Numurkah Raiders 10 7 3 56.5 97 Total ...... 1/121 B Smith c J Keating b C Michel ...... 25 ONE DAY GAME T Beams c m doyle b B Tweed ...... 80 Shepparton Saints 9 6 3 53.41 87.5 Overs 21.5 B O’Dwyer not out ...... 19 PREMIER DIVISION Z Taylor Nugent run out (N Thorp) ...... 37 Shepparton Pelicans (Open) 8 4 4 51.35 79 FOW: 109 (B Clurey) S Lewis c A Shields b L Sibley ...... 0 COBRAM def NATHALIA T Whelan c T Miles b R Said ...... 34 Mooroopna Jets (Open) 7 3 4 44.79 57 Bowling: H Barrow 2.4 0 0 9; A DiFede 4.0 0 0 27; B M Martin not out ...... 21 Toss won by Cobram, batted fi rst H Middleton c D Simpson b B Tweed ...... 7 Mulcahy 0.2 0 0 1; J Wright 5.0 0 0 31; S D’Elia 5.0 0 Extras (nb 0, w 13, b 1, lb 4) ...... 18 1ST INNINGS - COBRAM L Pyle not out...... 5 Cobram Crocs 8 2 6 45.52 49.5 0 30; B Lowe 3.0 0 0 12; SS Shaikh 1.5 0 1 10. Total ...... 8/163 W Van Zyl c & b B Summerville ...... 22 F Haintz not out ...... 1 Yarrawonga 8 2 5 40.74 39.5 Overs 43.5 L Hyde run out ...... 45 Extras (nb 1, w 4, b 1, lb 1) ...... 7 Stanhope/Mooroopna 9 1 8 41.86 38.5 WAAIA lt OLD STUDENTS FOW: 10 (K Jackson) 17 (D Cox) 17 (********) 35 H Hyde c & b CP Congues ...... 3 Total ...... 5/171 (cc) Kialla Park (Open) 8 0 8 36.19 38 Toss won by Old Students, bowled fi rst (H Verhoeven) 83 (J Morris) 101 (S Dawson) 123 (S A Decicco c & b B Summerville ...... 58 Overs 40.0 GM3 EAST P W L RGD PTS 1ST INNINGS - WAAIA Lewis) 123 (B Smith) T Baden not out ...... 31 FOW: 1 (A Parr) 82 (Z Taylor Nugent) 150 (T Beams) Tatura Chargers (D) 10 7 3 54.24 28 S Trower b C McCabe ...... 0 Bowling: J Kerr 7.5 4 2 20; J Keating 8.0 1 2 36; C M Allen b BT Ross ...... 1 163 (H Middleton) 163 (T Whelan) Nathalia 9 7 2 56.36 28 S Moore st J McNamara b N Breslin ...... 64 Michel 8.0 1 1 38; B Dehne-Jenkins 5.0 0 1 23; T MB Artavilla b BT Ross ...... 7 Bowling: T Miles 8.0 3 0 13; DC Baker 8.0 10 1 28; D Numurkah Penguins (D) 10 5 5 47.74 20 R Knight c L Callegari b C McCabe ...... 4 Murray 8.0 1 0 26; L Sibley 6.0 1 2 15. JM Silva not out ...... 1 Simpson 6.0 2 0 18; S McAllister 8.0 0 0 35; B Tweed Cobram Cobras (D) 10 5 5 49.05 20 MJ Cleeland c J McNamara b T Looby ...... 13 Extras (nb 0, w 17, b 13, lb 1) ...... 31 4.0 0 2 25; D Henderson 2.0 0 0 16; R Said 4.0 0 1 34. Kyabram (D) 10 3 7 47.21 12 J Cleeland run out (C McCabe) ...... 6 MOOROOPNA lt KATANDRA Total ...... 6/199 (cc) 1ST INNINGS - KATUNGA Shepparton Coyotes 9 2 7 45.87 8 BG Carey c J Busiello b L Callegari ...... 0 Toss won by Mooroopna, batted fi rst Overs 45.0 B Tweed b F Haintz ...... 21 GM3 OPEN P W L RGD PTS C Brown c N Breslin b K Jones...... 12 1ST INNINGS - MOOROOPNA FOW: 33 (W Van Zyl) 55 (H Hyde) 129 (L Hyde) 170 N Thorp b T Beams ...... 0 Tongala (D) 10 7 2 57.16 30 L Henderson c J Busiello b L Callegari ...... 5 J Catalano c M Black b C Simpson ...... 9 (A Decicco) 174 (M Allen) 189 (MB Artavilla) M Doyle c & b Z Taylor Nugent ...... 0 Kyabram Kamikaze 10 7 3 64.72 28 J Trower c K Jones b C McCabe ...... 31 B Boyle c RJ Ireland b N Minogue ...... 11 1ST INNINGS - NATHALIA B Whitford c & b Z Taylor Nugent ...... 18 Numurkah Ravens (D) 9 6 3 60.04 24 SC Carey not out ...... 0 J MaCansh c RJ Hopkins b RJ Ireland ...... 17 Extras (nb 1, w 10, b 1, lb 5) ...... 17 D Henderson c & b L Pyle ...... 34 Kyabram Redbacks (D) 10 6 4 52.44 24 M Stuart not out ...... 4 T Brown c RJ Hopkins b A Nicholls ...... 27 Total ...... 153 T Miles c & b G Parr ...... 9 Kyabram Bombers 9 5 4 50.81 20 Extras (nb 1, w 23, b 0, lb 2) ...... 26 R Moon c J McKinnon b RJ Hopkins ...... 24 Overs 40.1 D Miles c & b S Packer ...... 14 Kialla Park 8 4 4 51.15 16 Total ...... 9/165 (cc) TB Hall not out ...... 27 Bowling: A Decicco 9.0 1 3 26; W Van Zyl 5.0 0 0 25; D Simpson not out ...... 3 Dhurringile 8 4 4 44.65 16 Overs 45.0 M Creaney c K Rosevear b RJ Hopkins ...... 0 M Haberfi eld 6.0 0 3 13; L Hyde 6.0 2 1 9; J Beasley S McAllister c & b T Beams ...... 4 Nathalia (D) 8 3 4 46.51 14 FOW: 0 (S Trower) 5 (R Knight) 30 (MJ Cleeland) 48 D Zampaglione not out ...... 22 5.0 0 1 17; H Hyde 4.0 0 0 26; T Baden 5.0 0 1 31; N DC Baker b T Beams ...... 0 Mooroopna 8 2 6 40.45 8 (J Cleeland) 53 (BG Carey) 84 (C Brown) 100 (L Hen- Extras (nb 0, w 7, b 0, lb 2) ...... 9 Hoban 0.1 0 1 0. 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2020 Ph. 5862 1304 NumurkahLEADER Calendars 88 Melville Street, Numurkah NumurkahLEADER, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 — 15 Tracey’s good start by “ e Shankster” NumurkahLEADER T CEY Clouston got her gol ng year o to a good start over the past week, with two wins under her belt already. e ve handicapper won the rst Wednesday competition of the year last week with a handy score of 72 n e . Ph. 5862 1034 Tracey also had the best scratch score of the day, with 77 shots, and won nearest the pin on the seventh 88 Melville St, Numurkah hole, but had to survive a countback to win the main event. Bev McIntosh was the unlucky countback loser, being relegated to second place, courtesy of a nasty seven on the par four 17th hole. e ever-consistent Nola Dalton nished third with 73 ne , followed by Lauris Ashton on 74, Lorraine Craig with 75, and Helen Schmedje, Good form ... Tracey who won a countback to take the last Clouston has got her year off to a good start PULL UP ball, with 76 ne . Nola also won the other nearest with two golf wins over the pin, with a great shot to the 18th the past week. green. Fast forward to Saturday, and there was another countback to decide ursday was warm for the Smith on 40. the winner, this time, Tracey beating chick-runners, but there was still a Nola Dalton was the only other BANNERS Karen Harper to the spoils, with a reasonable eld of women out on player in the eld who managed to terri c +2 in the windy conditions. the course. nish in the 30s, on a day when the Di Davies nished third with one Rosemary Rutledge nished with majority of scores were really hor- down, ahead of Sandy Trimble, -2, the best score of the day, 34 ne , rendous. Nola nished with 37.5 and Julie Hannaford, -3. to win division one, ahead of Bev ree of the four top place-ge ers Hutchins, who is nding she can No-one managed to get onto the seventh green. NOW won the three nearest the pins, Ka- manage to hold together her game ren on the fourth, Tracey on seven, for nine holes, with 35.5 ne . Today’s golf will be a stableford and Sandy knocked o both Di and Helen Pickersgill took out division round, as will Saturday, while next Tracey to win the ball on the 18th. two with 36 ne , ahead of Gayle Wednesday will be par. AVAILABLE Graham in good form by “Archie Bunker” MM X MM G H A M Ashton’s handicap is dropping with every game he plays lately, nding form now that he has become a regular on the fairways at Numurkah. While many golfers cringe at the mention of a par round, Graham wouldn’t have been fazed by it at all on Saturday, coming in with a terri c score of +5 on Saturday morning. Runner-up to Graham in B grade was another golfer who has been showing some good form of late, Bill PRINTING Padge , who nished with +4. Bill would also be happy that, while his gol ng prowess has improved, he FLYERS has also not been the recipient of the Mickey Mouse ears for some time. Sam Robertson put in a terri c round, scoring +2 o his six handi- BUSINESS CARDS cap to win A grade. Sam said that it was the best he has ever played, even despite playing with the li le champ, Alan Dalton. LOYALTY CARDS Bob I’Anson continued his good form, nishing with +1 to nish run- One of two ... John Smith surveys a shot out of the rough during his ner-up behind Sam in A grade. pennant match on Sunday. Dave Gilmour headed the list of Barry thought he was changing ne , with Adam Farrell winning a MENUS ball winners, with +2, ahead of Jack groups, seeing as Ronnie’s card was countback to take second spot. Hepworth +1, Paul Arnel, Bill Green pinned up on his steering wheel, Adam Cook’s 32 ne saw him win and Chris O’Dwyer, square, and the but Ronnie picked up his things and B grade, and another countback was last of the balls went to Geo Stone, loaded them onto the right cart. needed to decide the runner-up, MAGAZINES Neil Hutchins, Ron Smith, Antho- en, driving up to his ball on Brad Tweed taking the balls with 33 ny Sanders, Jacob Hodgkin and the fairway, Ronnie got out of the n e . Graeme Sprunt, all with -1. cart to get a club out of his bag, and Adam Cook also won nearest the Dave Scanlan played a terri c told Happy Days, “I can’t hit this”. pin on the seventh hole. LABELS shot to the fourth green that was “Why?” “Because I’ve got no clubs.” e summer pennant season got good enough to win nearest the pin, Ronnie’s clubs had fallen o the under way at Mooroopna last Sun- but not score him a birdie. Andy back of the cart when they drove o day week, when Numurkah lost 1-4 McKeown won the ball on the sev- from the tee, and it would seem both to Tallygaroopna/Cosgrove. Mark POSTERS UP TO A1 enth, Ma y Campbell took the 15th, men were talking so much, they Hegarty and Jye Warren were the and Peter Cowan had the best shot didn’t even hear them land. Ronnie only winners, taking victory 2/1. to the 18th. was blaming someone else for undo- Sunday’s pennant was at Numur- Captain Ron Smith didn’t have to ing the belt holding them in. kah but, even with the home course PROMOTIONAL look to hard to nd the recipient of ere was a great eld of men out advantage, the local fellas lost, going the Mickey Mouse ears on Saturday, last Wednesday for the nine hole down to Kialla 2-3. John Smith/ relating a story about himself at pres- chicken run, allowing for prizes to Chris Hicks and Ian Hannaford/ PRODUCTS entations. be awarded in three grades. Adam Farrell were the two winning Ron was sharing a cart with Adam Jye Warren had the best score of pairs. ‘Happy Days’ Farrell, but put his the day, with a terri c 31 ne , win- Pennant will be played at Sheppar- clubs, sandwich, drink and score- ning C grade ahead of Josh Ho man ton this coming Sunday, while Sat- BOOKLETS card on Barry Pruden’s cart. In his with 33 ne . urday’s event at Numurkah will be a defence, they are both green. Col Barre won A grade with 33 stableford event. 16 — NumurkahLEADER, Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Another close winby “Nipper” for weekGolf and all players need to bebowlers clear board and also on the bowls Face- DIVISION one bowls produced headed and fully concentrate on their book page, so if you have entered another nail biter between cross own game if they are any chance of either the 21up or 100 up check the town rivals Numurkah Town and holding their spot in the four. board or the page for the draw and Numurkah Golf on Saturday, but e Golf division three side had a starting dates. this time it was the Golfers who got bit of a topsy turvy game against Fin- e 21up starts on January 25, the home in a very hard fought contest. ley RS and just went down overall by Saturday of the long weekend be- Although going down on three 11 shots. cause there is no pennant that day, rinks, the rink of Rob Glover, Geo With only one winning rink, it and the 100 up begins on March 14. Sutcli e, Frank Houlihan and Lidija was Ron Pickersgill, Gary Edis, Col All games have the opportunity to Patching got the Golfers over the line Hicks and Linda Isted that recorded be played on or before the listed date with a magni cent 32 shot victory, a sensational 22 shot victory which so make sure you know who your which was enough to secure a four wasn’t enough to cover the other two opponent is and communicate with shot win overall. rinks. them regarding playing times. at win puts Golf back in the four David Miller, Jan Niven, Adam Bowls uniform must be worn for all with only three rounds le in the sea- Bugeya and Mark Smith had a pret- club events. son. ty rough day, as did the rink of Alan PENNANT TEAMS FOR SAT- e closest result was that of the Newby, Gavin Parkinson, Alf Harri- URDAY rink of Joe Luci, Ian Hocking, Neil son and Yvonne Clark. Division one to play Tocumwal Macklin and Butch Browning, who e ree’s are still holding on to away, bus leaves at noon. M. Jones (s), fell agonisingly short, going down second spot on the ladder, so nals D. Staggard, R. Hodgkin, B. Gentle; by one shot with the last bowl of the are a real chance if performances im- B. Stanger (s), J. Dell, S. Roughsedge, game. prove. L. Houlihan; J. Luci (s), I. Hocking, e rink of Brian Stanger, Jack Dell, e division four side was the best N. Macklin, B. Browning; R. Glov- Sid Roughsedge and Loris Houlihan performed from Numurkah Golf on er (s), G. Sutcli e, F. Houlihan, L. found the windy conditions just a lit- the day, recording a clean sweep of Patching. tle bit too tricky and they eventually their opponents Katandra, coming Division three to play Tocumwal fell to Alan Rogers’ rink. away with all 14 points on o er. Two at home: D. Miller (s), J. Niven, e same could be said for the rink e rink of Mark Nordbye, Maree K. Hodgson, A. Bugeya; R. Pickers- of Mark Jones, Des Staggard, Robyn Luci, Bayden Parkinson and Jenny gill (s), L. Isted, C. Hicks, M. Luci; Hodgkin and Brian Gentle, who Connelly had a 10 shot win, followed A. Newby (s), G. Parkinson, A. Har- allowed the rink of Don Staggard closely by the rink of John Pickers- rison, Y. Clark. to get away from them a li le bit in gill, Helen Pickersgill, Marie Ryan Division four to play Berrigan at Three in a row ... Frank Houlihan keeps a close eye on Lidija Patch- what can only be described as very and Gayle Smith, who got home by home: M. Carr (s), M. Ryan, B. Par- ing’s shot, as Gary Roulston gets ready to have his shot. di cult conditions. seven shots. kinson, J. Connelly; J. Pickersgill (s), (Photo: Lidija Patching, Frank Houlihan, Gary Roulston) Division one plays Tocumwal this e club event draws are up on the H. Pickersgill, J. Sutcli e, G. Smith. Second title for Larkin Just four shots in it DOUG Larkin took out the next four ends to cut THE local derby between the two Nu- e division four side travelled to Baroo- the Wunghnu Bowls Club’s the margin back to just two murkah division one bowls sides on Sat- ga to play the top of the ladder team and, singles championship for shots. e two then went urday proved a very close contest, with the although competitive, went down by 10 2019/20, scoring a nail bit- shot for shot during the Golfers prevailing by four shots over the shots, losing on both rinks. ing 25-24 victory over An- middle stages of the game Towners. Arthur Crawford (s), Noel Su on, Ken drew Henderson. and a er 22 ends the score- In much cooler, but very windy condi- Mo a and John Fleming did best with a It is the second time the card read 20-18 in Larkin’s tions, the Towners won on three rinks, but two shot defeat. club’s president has taken favour. couldn’t cover the loss on the fourth rink. All Friday pennant was abandoned due out the blue ribbon event, A full count of four shots Don Staggard (s), Terry Brennan, Noel to the heat rule. Numurkah currently sits having won the title back in on the next end saw Drew Newham and Don Woolley won 31-17 to fourth on the division one ladder, with 2014-15. hit the lead before Doug give them the Telegraph Hotel best win- three rounds to be played. In hot conditions, with hit back, scoring two shots ning rink award for the round. the green running at a good to level the match 22-22. Alan Rogers (s), Jim Cline, Roger New- pace, Drew was the rst Drew then scored single man and Alan Clark nished 13 shots up, to score, picking up three shots on the next two ends, and Ross Henderson (s), Steve Wya , Paul shots on the rst end. How- pu ing him on the cusp of Rees and Phil Perkins, who had trailed for ever, Doug soon found his victory. the majority of the game, nished strongly range, hi ing the front a er Despite the tension of to win by one shot. four ends of play. knowing his opponent e division two side played under lights By the ninth end, Doug needed just one shot for at Katandra on Friday night, going down had skipped away to a handy victory, Doug, showing by 27 shots in a memorable game, when 13-5 lead and it looked like nerves of steel, scored three the temperature suddenly dropped 20ºC, Close encounter ... Doug Larkin won his he would win comfortably. shots on the very next end and the bowling green lights went out, re- second Wunghnu Bowls Club championship However, Drew was up to win what was an en- sulting in a very late nish. in a nail-biting ﬁ nish. for the challenge and won thralling contest. Numurkah’s best rink was that of John Wright (s), Russell Morris, Gordon Gil- mour and Col Jensen, who won 25-23, while Rod Seen (s), Bill Seymour, Noel Lean machine ... Don Staggard led Golfers taking state events by storm Murdoch and Joel Howman, a er leading his rink to a big win over his golf oppo- NUMUR H Golf bowlers Lin- comfortably, succumbed in the last few nent on Saturday. da Isted and Yvonne Clark have won ends, but salvaged a draw, 28 shots each. their way into the regional nals of the state pairs event, winning the Murray Bowls nal at Strathmerton Handy Andy cleans up the opposition late in December. by ‘Rufus T. Fire y’ while competition winner Andrew was e local pair defeated Finley’s ANDREW McKeown scored a runaway closest with his tee shot on the GMCU Nan Smith and Tracey Miles 22- 46 points to trounce the majority of a large sponsored fourth hole. 10, holding such a big margin that eld in last ursday’s stableford competi- Roy Peterson scooped the players’ sweep they didn’t need to play the nal tion at Numurkah Golf Club. money with his tee shot on the seventh end. Runner-up to Andrew was Tallygaroop- and Darryl Sheridan scored a ball courtesy e regional nals will be played na legend Graeme ‘Sparra’ Montgomery of Pruden Carpentry for his accuracy on sometime in February, at a date with a very respectable score of 41. the 18th hole. still to be con rmed. Both players received appropriate golf- John Smith won the daily double, be- Pennant play was cancelled last ing prize packages in recognition of their ing nearest the pin on both the 14th and Friday, due to the extreme heat, ne achievements. 15th holes. Dennis Kite, Roy Peterson and and smoke, but the Golfers have Other competitors whose score earned Graeme Sprunt were the generous spon- been busy over the holiday period. them a pro ball were: Steve ornton sors. Loris Houlihan and Yvonne and Jack Hepworth 40, Martin Daniel e Mickey Mouse ears this week were Clark teamed up with Cobram 39, Willy Mason 38, Alan Newby, Darryl won by club identity Geo Partington for bowlers Ieva Saunders and Jen- Sheridan and Ian Gray 37, Ma Ebborn, his inaccuracy in the car park. It seems that ny Warfe last Tuesday to win the Ron Smith, Mark Hegarty and Andrew a er playing his round of golf, Geo went Shepparton Golf Bowls Club’s Congues all 35, Neville and John Smith and loaded his golf cart onto his trailer, Tunza Money tournament, and the both 34. only for him to nally realise that it wasn’t club still has two pairs in the state Once again, Roden Brady came in at the his trailer at all, nor was it a ached to any- mixed pairs event, although only tail of eld with a measly 24 points to earn thing resembling his car! one will go through to the nal.. the tin of boiled lollies. If you would like to join us this ursday, Jan Niven and Joe Luci will meet Geo Stone took out the nearest the assemble at the clubhouse at 8.30am for Lidija Patching and Ian Hocking in pin in two shots on the 192 metre second a 9 o’clock hit-o . Visitors and guests are the semi nal today, at Numurkah Next step ... Yvonne Clark and Linda Isted posted an easy victory hole, kindly sponsored by Mike Du e , most welcome. Bowls Club. in the Murray Bowls Division state pairs event. Numurkahleader, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 — 17

AnnANN Dealy overcame notches a gal- up No. 4 lant Viv Morris to win her fourth Numurkah Bowls Club women’s championship before Christmas. The final proved to be a very close game that lasted nearly three hours with the lead see-sawing throughout. Viv started well, leading until the 11th end, when Ann hit the front to lead 10-9. Viv reclaimed the lead until the 19th end, when Ann edged back in front, and the lead changed several times before Ann took the lead 22-21 on the 29th end. Ann finally won the last two ends to win by four shots, after nearly three hours on the green. Ann won her second round game in the Murray Bowls Di- vision champion of champions, In training ... Association players Louise Vale and Cheryl O’Dwyer enjoying a practice last and will now meet Elisha Rig- oni, representing Wunghnu, in Friday. the semi final. The final of the women’s 21 up event was won by Jenny Rogers, Still standing ... Viv Morris congratulates Ann Dealy after Croquet players warming up who defeated Robyn Aumann. NUMURKAH Association comp which begins at Mooroo- an 8.30am start. their marathon championship final. croquet players were back on pna this coming Friday. GC captain Rhonda Geddes the courts last Friday for their Tuesday morning’s golf cro- is taking names for the intra first practice after the Christ- quet social play started after club pennant comp, which will Tough day on the carpet for Wunghnu mas/new year break. the holiday break yesterday most likely start at the end of Cheryl O’Dwyer was keen to and, with the weather being a January. This is a great way for by “Davo” the contest. sition at the top of the divi- have a good training session be- little kinder than in the past few new players to learn this form WUNGHNU’S pennant Andrew Henderson (s), sion one table, 29 points clear fore heading down to Warrnam- weeks, it was great to see every- of the game in a more social en- sides found the going tough Nick Davies, Todd Davies of Cobram in second place. bool to compete in its annual as- one keen to play at the start of vironment. in round 11 of the 2019/20 and Wendy Coles were well The Magpies take on Strath- sociation tournament this week. a new year. Next Tuesday will be the usu- Murray Bowls Division sea- down against Geoff Mitchell’s merton at home this Saturday. Louise Vale was also pleased A reminder to all players that al annual Australia Day themed son, with the division one side rink for much of the day, but Thedivision three team had to get in some practice before our new starting time means morning, so remember to wear going down by 12 shots and picked up nine shots in the a ding dong battle with fellow the start of the AC twilight names are to be in by 8am for your best Aussie gear. the division three side down last four ends to salvage a 24- finals contender Barooga, by five shots. 24 draw. with little separating the sides Playing on Barooga’s carpet Russell Smith (s), John Mc- all day. is always a tough assignment Kenzie, Peter Revell and Dar- Only the one rink tasted vic- for visiting teams, and when ryl O’Connor battled hard all tory, with Ivan Newby (s), Les you add in a gusting south day in their 20-24 loss against Clarke, Mark Shelton and Jim Warriors in cruise control westerly wind, it can become Peter Ware’s rink, whilst Barry Brown continuing their good by “Lori Driver” Ashley Andrew also enjoyed a good after- a true test of character as Cosgrove (s), Doug Larkin, form with a solid 25-17 win. THE GM1 Numurkah Warriors continued noon, winning her three encounters 8-1, 8-5 well. Despite the losses, the Rob Rodda and Lynton Ste- their dominant season of tennis, easily ac- and 8-3 and really stepped up in Steward’s endeavour of both Magpies’ phens suffered their second Ian Gray (s), Elisa Rigoni, Da- counting for the Echuca-Rochester combine absence. teams could not be faulted. loss of the season, going down mian Hommes and Dean Gra- on Saturday, winning 8/71 to 2/40. Harley McCarthy continued his solid form, In division one, Trevor Ho- 21-36 to Ray Emerson’s four- ham went down 15-24, whilst Stand in skipper Nick Fenaughty took the winning two from three, as did Lisa Niglia, sie (s), Ray Hill, Graeme King some. Rob Robison (s), Russell Bur- reins in regular skipper Mark Mills’ absence while Lisa’s son Aaron posted a very good sin- and Allan Jones continued With nine wins from nine kitt, Paul Richardson and Jack and, despite also missing their number one gles victory to boost his confidence. their unbeaten run this sea- outings, Trevor Hosie remains Rigoni lost 17-21. lady Helene Steward, the Warriors cruised to This latest win leaves the Warriors right up son with a 26-19 victory over at the top of the MBD skip- The Magpies remain third a comfortable win. there with the Shepp Hornets, filling the top Brett Wright’s quartet. It was pers table. Despite Saturday’s on the ladder and still on tar- Fenaughty led from the front by winning all two spots on the ladder with daylight to third. an impressive performance loss, Barry Cosgrove still sits get to see finals action come of three sets (three, one and three) and seems Like all the Numurkah teams, the Warriors considering “Doggy” and in third place with seven wins. February. Round 12 sees the to be well and truly over a hamstring injury will be back on home soil this Saturday as his men were 10 shots down Despite going down, division three team host lad- that hampered his form before the break. they take on the Rich River Rebels. nearing the halfway mark of Wunghnu maintained its po- der leader Jerilderie.

Long wait for grand final replay by “Lori Driver” siblings Brayden and Caitlyn Price guins just could not get the job clinging to a top four spot but with RaidersNUMURKAH’S GM2 Raiders got up 8-3, while Andrew Stor- done , going roll down by the narrowest a big assignment on this Saturday WAAIA will have to wait until round 13 bounced back for a new year of er and Hannah O’Brien won 8-6, of margins. when they take on ladder leader of this year’s Picola football league draw to tennis, snapping a two game losing which gave them both a 100% re- One bright spot to come out of Nathalia at Numurkah. seek revenge on Strathmerton for its 2019 streak as they accounted for the cord for the day. the day, however, was the perfor- A reminder that the club will be grand final drubbing, while the netball Stanhope-Mooroopna combine, It was fantastic to see young Han- mance of young Hudson “Mouse” holding its annual tournament on grand final replay will be played in round winning 8/71 to 3/51. nah win all three as she has had to Storer who was promoted from the weekend of January 25 and 26, one. The Raiders’ men set up the win contend with a massive rise in the the Ravens for the day, due to the with entry forms available on line The Picola District Football Netball early on, Brayden Price making a standard of opposition she faces unavailability of several of the Pen- or at the club. League announced its 2020 draw a week welcome return to the courts, part- each week compared to last season. guins’ male players. RAVENS WHITEWASH TATURA before Christmas, after rejecting applica- nered Rhys Cason and then An- Joining Hannah and Strazz with Hudson showed maturity far The GM3 Open Ravens kicked tions by Katandra and Tungamah to re- drew “Strazz” Storer, to 8-5 and 8-1 three sets was Brayden Price, who beyond his tender years as he part- off the new year in the best possible join the league, back in November. wins, respectively. has been out of action with a football nered skipper Dave Ludington to way as they annihilated Tatura by a Strathmerton and Tocumwal will play Strazz then cruised to a 6-2 sin- injury for some time, so it was also an 8-6 victory, then just went down whopping 52 games, winning 9/72 the only game in the league on Good Fri- gles victory, with the combine gain- great to see him back and firing. 7-8 in a tiebreaker with Col Stone. to 0/20. day, replacing their round 12 clash. ing some ground back when Rhys The Raiders are now in third po- He completed an excellent after- Playing at Tatura, the team of Katunga and Waaia meet in the local Cason went down 3-6 in his singles sition on the ladder and will be noon when he partnered Lou Shan- Graham Henderson (captain), rivalry clash in round five on May 9, and encounter. trying to chase down Nathalia for non to an 8-3 mixed doubles win. Liam Booth, Pete Smyth, Eamon then again in the last round of the home Things were a lot closer on the the prized top two position and the Lou also starred for the Penguins, Storer, Cathy Brown and fill in Na- and away season, on August 8. women’s side of the draw. Cathe- double chance that comes with it. winning all three sets, 8-5 with Billi than McKay did not let the oppo- Strathmerton will meet Katunga in rine Church and Caitlyn Price just This week they tackle the Shepp Fasano, 8-3 with Emma Schmedje sition win a set, as the most Tatura round seven, and then host Waaia in round lost 6-8 in the first doubles set, but Giants at Numurkah, in what and, as mentioned 8-3 with Hud- could muster in any one set was 13. Catherine bounced back with an shapes as a crucial contest in the son Storer. four games. Teams will play four teams twice for 8-7 victory with Hannah O’Brien context of the season. Emma and Narelle Page posted a This massive win leaves them just the season, Strathmerton meeting Picola, as her partner. PENGUINS PIPPED AT POST solid 8-4 doubles win while skipper inside the top four and, if they can Deni Rovers, Katamatite and Mathoura a The Raiders started to open up The GM3 East Penguins didn’t Dave Ludington toiled to the point manage to sneak into the finals, second time. a match winning lead as Price and start 2020 as they hoped, losing a of near exhaustion to rack up a 6-0 they will have a big say in the title Picola will get off to a tough start to its O’Brien won their singles matches nail biter to fellow finals aspirants singles win which left the Penguins race. season, meeting both of the 2019 grand 6-1 and 6-4 respectively, which left the Cobram Cobras 6/74 to 7/75. five up with just the mixed to play. This week they take on fellow finalists in the first three rounds, facing up them 17 up with just the mixed to Playing at Cobram on brilliant- But losing three out of four mixed finals aspirants the Kyabram Red- to the reigning premier in round one, and play. ly prepared courts, it was nip and sets will not get the job done, so backs at the Numurkah courts, in a then the runner-up in rounds three and 17. The visitors completed the job as tuck all day but in the end the Pen- now the Penguins find themselves must win game. 18 — Numurkahleader, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Cobram too good for Nathalia Katunga NATHALIA went down by 46 runs to ladder leader Cobram in its Barooga Sporties premier division cricket match on Saturday. KATUNGAfalls returned short from its Christ- Batting first on its home pitch, Cobram started mas/New Year break, in the Murray well, putting on 33 for the first wicket before Valley Cricket Association division Brayden Summerville struck. one cricket match with a 58 run loss Clancy Congues took his first wicket with a great to Berrigan, losing its last five wickets caught and bowled to have Cobram 2/55, but the for 10 runs. home side then knuckled down and put on 74 Playing at Berrigan, the Swans won runs for the third wicket before a run out saw them the toss and sent Berrigan in, with im- 3/129. mediate impact, Dylan Baker break- Another solid partnership occurred before Sum- ing through and Berrigan losing its merville struck again, claiming his second scalp. first wicket with the score on one. Brodie Ross picked up a couple of wickets at the The home side settled and took end of the innings as Cobram chased quick runs, the score to 82 before Nick Thorp finishing with 6/199 off its allocated 45 overs. claimed a run out with a direct hit. Brayden Summerville and Brodie Ross finished A 68 run third wicket partnership was with two wickets apiece and Clancy Congues one. broken by Brad Tweed and Berrigan In reply, Nathalia could only manage 153 before was 3/150. being bowled out in the 41st over. Tweed claimed a second wicket 13 This Saturday, Nathalia plays second placed Denil- runs later and the home side finished iquin Rhinos at Memorial Park. 5/171 after its allotted 40 overs. DIVISION ONE Brad Tweed was the best of the bowl- Nathalia’s division one cricketers were unable to ers with 2/25, supported by Dylan grab their second win off the season, going down Baker 1/28 and Ryan Said 1/34. to Barooga by a solitary run at home on Saturday. Nick Thorp and Brad Tweed opened Chasing 101 for victory, Nathalia was bowled out the batting for Katunga in the run for 99 in the 31st over. chase, and Thorp fell for a duck with Batting first, Barooga could not put together any the score on two. substantial partnerships with wickets falling at Mitch Doyle came in and also fell for regular intervals. a duck, one run later. Bowled out for an even 100 off 33.3 overs, Lachie Ben Whitford joined Tweed at the Gemmill’s 4/10 was the best of the Nathalia bowl- crease and the pair put on 37 for the ers, ably supported by Sean Zammit 2/21, with third wicket before Tweed fell for 21. Angus Hawks, Dale James, Andriana Oliver and Toby Miles joined Whitford at the Sam Boyd all picking up one wicket each. crease with the score 3/40 and, 16 The home side started its chase disastrously, losing runs later, Whitford was dismissed its first wicket without a run being scored. for 18. Sean Zammit and Adam King fell in succession Daniel Henderson came to the crease with the score on 17 and Nathalia was 3/17. to partner Miles and together they Jackson Walpole and Jamie Hardy took the score took the score to 72 before Miles was to 41 before both were dismissed. out. The Purples were 7/64 when Harrison Hawks and When Henderson lost his wicket with Sam Boyd were at the crease and they took the the score on 103, the Swans crumbled score to 93 before Hawks was dismissed. In full flight … Andriana Oliver in action on Saturday. to be all out for 113 off 34 overs, Dan- With two wickets remaining, requiring a further der leader Deniliquin Rhinos. The Purples toiled hard and claimed the second iel Henderson top scored with a fine eight runs for victory, the home side was unable to DIVISION TWO wicket with the score on 95, and Deniliquin then 34. grab victory, with Boyd the last batsman out for a Nathalia’s division two side now sits outside the lost another three wickets for 24 runs to be 5/119. This Saturday, Katunga takes on Co- well made 21. top four on percentage after its four wicket loss to Nathalia continued to bowl tightly and claimed its bram at home, looking to consolidate Harrison Hawks (20), Jamie Hardy (20) and Jack- Deniliquin Rhinos on Saturday. sixth wicket with the score on 141. its position in the four. son Walpole (12) were the only other batsmen to Winning the toss and batting first, Nathalia man- The visitors managed to surpass the 143 required DIVISION TWO reach double figures. aged to score 7/143 off its allocated 35 overs. and finished with a score of 6/152 off their allo- Katunga inflicted Jerilderie’s first loss The division one team joins its premier division In reply the Rhinos started well, losing their first cated 35 overs. side at Memorial Park this Saturday, taking on lad- of the season in their top of the table wicket with the score on 53. Nathalia hosts Katamatite at home this Saturday. clash, prevailing by 26 runs at Jerilde- rie on Saturday. Katunga lost the toss and was asked to bat, with Ayden Youd and Spencer Small opening the batting. Both Youd and Small retired once Katandra too good all round they had reached their half century, allowing other batsmen time at the KATANDRA returned from its Christ- crease. mas break firing on all cylinders, thrashing Clayton Harris was the first wicket Mooroopna by nine wickets in their Haisman to fall, with the score on 121, Oliver Shield cricket match on Saturday. Small followed seven runs later. Playing at home, Katandra lost the toss and Brad Harris joined Josh Howden at found itself fielding first. the crease and put on a further 30 The Eagles could not have asked for a better runs before start, with opening bowlers Corey Hickford Harris’ was the third wicket to fall, and Hadleigh Sirrett taking the first four causing a middle order collapse of wickets between them to have the visitors 3/0. 4/24. Howden continued to bat well and Andrew Riordan chimed in for the next wick- saw out the remainder of the overs. et and Mooroopna was on the ropes at 5/28. Katunga posted 6/187 off its allotted “We had discussed how their top order has 35 overs. Top scorers for the Swans some dangerous bats in it and we were ex- were Spencer Small (53no), Ayden tremely happy to dismiss five of the top six Youd (52no), Josh Howden (47no) batsmen for under 10 runs,” Katandra coach and Brad Harris (14). Ben Clurey said. Katunga broke through the home Some lower order hitting and a couple of side’s batting line up immediately, dropped chances saw Mooroopna climb to claiming the first wicket before a run 120 all out, off 36.1 overs. had been scored. “If you’d offered us to be chasing 120 at the The Swans kept the pressure on to start, we would have taken that any day of the have the home side 3/49. week,” said Clurey. Jerilderie then settled and piled on 74 In reply, Katandra’s openers Ben Clurey and runs for the fourth wicket before the Brady Black put on a batting display and visitors struck again. added 109 runs before Clurey was out for a At 4/123, it was anyone’s game and it terrific 69. was Katunga that held firm, bowling Luke Patel joined Black at the crease and tightly and fielding well, forcing Jer- together they surpassed their target and Ka- ilderie into rash decisions. tandra finished 1/121 off 21.5 overs, Black At the end of its allocated overs, Jer- remaining 45 not out. ilderie had managed to score 9/161, “The win was very welcome, as Mooroopna falling short of its target and losing its had been playing well and was pushing up first game of the season. into contention for the top couple of spots,” Best of the bowlers for Katunga was said Clurey. Robbie Harris 3/21, well supported Katandra will play Numurkah at Numurkah by Anthony Russell 2/5, Oliver Small this Saturday, their first meeting since last 2/8, Brad Harris 1/28 and year’s grand final. In full flight …Hadleigh Sirrett in action on his way to four wickets. NumurkahLEADER, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 — 19 Ireland continues good form

Y Ireland continued his pre Christ- mas good form with a great all round performance when Katandra took on Mooroopna in their Clyde Young Shield B grade cricket match on Satur- day, scoring 74 not out and also taking a wicket, in his side’s eight wicket win. Bowling rst, Katandra claimed its rst wicket with the score on nine and had the home side 3/45 before Mooroopna steadied. Blues win A 40 run partnership was broken by Ross Hopkins which saw a middle order ba ing collapse with Mooroopna losing 3/3. Mooroopna nished with a score of 6/146 o its allocated 45 overs. Wicket takers for Katandra were Ross Hopkins with two, and Ray Ireland, a tight one Clay Simpson, Nick Minogue and An- drew Nicholls with one wicket apiece. Katandra’s innings started well, with a NUMUR H’S B grade cricketers started of youngsters Kody Jackson, Dylan Cox 31 run rst wicket partnership before their new year o with a hard fought two and Kade O’Dwyer cheaply, to be 3/17. Josh McKinnon was out for 15. wicket win over Karramomus on Saturday, sur- Hunter Verhoeven was dismissed just be- Ray Ireland joined Mitch Black at the passing their target with seven balls remaining. fore drinks, and the Blues were in trouble crease and took the score to 66 before Playing at home, Blues captain, Sean Daw- at 4/35. Black was out for 18. son lost the toss and elded rst. Sean Dawson joined opener Jacob Morris Clay Simpson and Ireland saw out the Sam Lewis claimed the rst wicket with the and steadied the ship before Morris was home side’s bowling a ack, reaching score on 22 and followed up with his sec- bowled for a well made 40 runs. 2/148 with 10 overs remaining. ond wicket with the visitors on 39. Bailey Smith joined Dawson, the pair put- is Saturday, Katandra will host Nu- Karramomus then consolidated with a 62 ting on 18 before Dawson departed for 28. murkah. run partnership before Reydan Lacuin At 6/101, the Blues still required 59 runs E G DE claimed the rst of his two wickets. o 12 overs to win. Katandra played Old Students in its With the score 3/101 at the halfway mark, Bailey Smith and Bre O’Dwyer combined nal E grade T20 match on Saturday, it was looking as though the Blues would well before Smith departed for 26, and losing by 48 runs and nishing h be chasing 200 plus, however some great when Sam Lewis went soon a er, the Blues overall. bowling in the middle overs tied the visi- were 8/123, needing 37 o seven overs. Bowling rst, Katandra was a li le tors down and Numurkah bowled Karra- Myles Martin (21no) came to the crease, wayward, allowing the opposition to momus out for 160 o 43.3 overs. and together with the experience of obtain easy runs. Best of the bowlers were Bailey Smith 2/33 O’Dwyer (19no), the pair guided the team Old Students nished 6/168 a er its o nine overs, Sam Lewis 2/16 o ve overs, home, with seven balls to spare. allo ed 20 overs. Myles Martin 2/23 o eight overs, Reydan Numurkah plays Katandra at Katandra this Wicket takers for the Eagles were Tom Lacuin 2/16 o nine overs and Sean Dawson Saturday. Je rey with two, and Jaidyn orne, 1/20 o ve overs. A er having the bye last week, Numurkah Ma Koutroubas, Je Wilson and e Blues were con dent of chasing down C graders return this Saturday hosting Jack Nelson with one wicket each. the total, however a shaky start saw the loss Shepparton United. In reply, Katandra ba ed solidly, however was unable to overhaul its target and nished with 6/120 o its 20 overs. Darcy Simpson top scored with 33 not out and was well supported by Jack Nelson (21), Tom Je rey (17). Fast paced … Finn Walters and Jaidyn orne both Bailey Smith puts scored 10 runs each. everything into his Katandra will host Murchison this delivery. Saturday in its Whitelock Shield game. Bombers’ B grade win WAAIA tasted success for only the second time this season in its Clyde Young Shield B grade cricket match on Saturday with a magni cent six wicket win against Old Stu- dents. Losing the toss and having to bowl rst, Waaia never allowed the opposition to get into the match. Wickets tumbled at regular intervals, and tight bowling only allowed Old Students to reach 6/130 o its allocated 45 overs. Damian Atkins was the major wicket taker with gures of 3/33, and he was ably supported by Ryan Trimby 2/17 and Kane Ta 1/19. e Bombers’ innings was o to a bad start when Ta was out for eight and Darcy Wil- Under 16s … Bailey Smith, Hunter son followed soon a er for one, leaving Verhoeven, Dustan Ebborn and Callum Under 14s … Riley Dawson and Mitch Under 13s … Riley Dobson and coach Vince Waaia at 2/17. Morris with their winning medallions. O’Dwyer. Gagliardi. David Booth joined Anthony Ciavarella at the crease and together the experienced pair put on a match winning 90 run partner- Local juniors represent associations in Country Week ship, before Booth was out for a superb 53. Ma Daniel came to the crease and, togeth- LAST week saw the running of the (U/17), Bailey Smith, Dustan (U/13A) and Kaleb Gilmour and Zavier Morris (U/13A) from er with Ciavarella, took the score to 130 be- Country Northern Rivers Junior Ebborn, Hunter Verhoeven and (U/13B) from Waaia. Katunga. fore he was out for 18, Ciavarella seeing his country week with a host of local Callum Morris (U/16), Riley Playing for Murray Valley Cricket Cricket Shepparton was victorious side over the line remaining 37 not out with 12 overs remaining. juniors representing Shepparton Dawson and Mitch O’Dwyer Association were: Sam Boyd and in under 16, under 14A, and under Cricket Association and Murray (U/14), Harry McDonald and Oscar McKeown (U/16), Ewan is Saturday, Waaia is at home to Kyabram. Valley Cricket Association in all Matt Ward (U/14), Riley Dob- Congues, Brady Walpole and Kai 13B and was also runner up in un- Waaia D grade will host Kyabram this week age groups. son (U/13B), Jamiesen Moore Lundberg (U/14), Nate Sum- der 17. in its S J Perry Shield game at St Josephs Pri- Playing for Shepparton Cricket and Jemima Moore (U/14 girls) merville, Zander Quinn and Gus Murray Valley was runner up in the mary School. Association were: Kody Jackson all from Numurkah, Will Trower Frostick (U/13B) all from Nathalia under 16 competition. 20 — NumurkahLEADER, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 NumurkahLEADER

Close, but no win for Waaia WAAIA hosted Old Students on Sat- Trower followed two runs later, out for urday in their Haisman Shield one day 31, and Waaia nished 9/165 a er its match and lost by four wickets in a tight 45 overs. match, with only 10 balls remaining. Old Students started slowly in reply and Ba ing rst, Waaia was in trouble early Mitch Cleeland struck with the score on 15. when Sam Trower was out for a duck, With the score on 42, Connor Brown and when Rory Knight followed shortly removed the remaining opener and a a er, the home side was 2/5. mini collapse occurred with Old Stu- Mitch Cleeland joined Sebastian Moore dents losing 3/13 to be 4/55. at the crease and took the score to 30 A 70 run h wicket partnership stead- before Cleeland was out for 13. ied the visitors and they managed to get Waaia could not string together any over the line in the 44th over, nishing signi cant partnerships and found it- with 6/170. self 7/100, when Jesse Trower joined Mitch Cleeland was the best of the Moore at the crease. bowlers with 3/29, well supported by Together, they ba ed beautifully and Connor Brown 2/27 and Jordy Clee- put on a 58 runs partnership before land 1/12. Moore was nally out for a well com- is Saturday, Waaia plays Kyabram at Focussed … Sebastian Moore is a picture piled 64. Kyabram Recreation Reserve. of concentration after playing his shot. Eckard begins new year with a bang NUMUR H’S Michael Eckard received a a free hit from a Karramomus no ball but was runs between them. Mitch Grandell captured his second wicket late Christmas present on Saturday, notching unfortunately run out for 10. e Blues posted an imposing total of 275 o with a great catch by brother Dylan, and a su- his second century for the season and taking Will Arnel joined Downie at the crease, and their 45 overs. perb elding e ort from Will Arnel resulted two wickets with the ball in a fantastic all- the pair put on a partnership of 60 runs, before e Karramomus innings got o to a solid in a direct hit run out to have the home side round display of cricket, steering his team to Downie was bowled for 47 o 60 deliveries, to start, with the score at 33 a er 11 overs before 7/137. a 138 run victory. have the Blues at 2/85 a er 19 overs. Ma Cline struck with the Blues’ rst wicket. Soon a er, another run out was forced, and With one over remaining, Eckard required 13 Eckard then joined Downie, and together they Shaun Downie captured a wicket in his sec- with two men down, Karramomus was all out runs for his ton and smashed the nal four deliv- built a strong partnership of 128 runs, taking ond over, bowling terri c line and length, only for 137. eries for 20 runs, bringing up a superb century. the score to 213 o 39 overs, when Downie conceding one run in his rst 24 deliveries, to Michael Eckard starred with 2/17, alongside Playing Karramomus at Vibert Reserve and was nally dismissed for a terri c 64. increase the pressure on the home side. Mi- his 107 not out, well supported by Mitch ba ing rst, Numurkah won the toss and bat- With six overs remaining, veteran Jahlan Lau chael Eckard struck with his rst wicket with Grandell 2/40, Ma Cline 1/27 and Shaun ted rst in its Haisman Shield A grade cricket (15no) made his way to the crease and, to- the score on 68, followed by Mitch Grandell Downie 1/13. match. gether with Eckard (107no), took to the Kar- with his rst, one run later, Eckard capturing Numurkah will host Katandra this Saturday, Dylan Grandell and Shaun Downie opened ramomus a ack, combining power hi ing another wicket soon a er to have Karramo- their rst meeting since Numurkah defeated and began solidly, before Grandell was given with clever rotation of the strike, scoring 62 mus at 5/70 a er 25 overs. the Eagles in last season’s grand nal.

NumurkahLEADER INSIDE SPORT Close Eagles call in too local Pennant good See story page 16 derby See story page 15 loss See story page 18