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• The Hot B’Hines, left to right, Bill Beasley (trombone, vocals); Ken Collins (trumpet, vocals); Brian Hodge (drums); David Hines (guitar, banjo and vocals); John Huf (sousaphone and stick bass); and Barry Currie (alto sax, soprano sax, clarinet, flute and vocals). Jazz in July (in August) (By Carolyn Olive) unavailability of the Rex Theatre, the show was held at the played together for nearly 30 years, their repertoire is exten- On Sunday, ninety lucky jazz fans were for- Charlton Park Multipurpose Complex, which proved to be a sive, and over almost 3 hours, entertained with a mix of tra- tunate to attend the rescheduled Jazz in July fantastic venue. ditional jazz hits and blues. Band members, Ken Collins, Bill Beasley, Barry Currie, live show, featuring the Hot B’Hines. As the first event of this type held in the complex, the John Huf, David Hines, and Brain Hodge, who filled in for acoustics proved excellent. The atmosphere was very re- Previously hosted by the Rex Theatre, Charlton Arts has South Australian, Wally Joosen, were obviously thrilled to laxed, with the audience enjoying the show whilst seated now incorporated the popular event into its annual program be back on the stage after very few opportunities to perform around tables. With the bar open as well, it was the perfect and hosted the event for the first time. live over the past 18 months. setting for an afternoon of great music and great company. Front man, Ken Collins, heaped praise on the fantastic Initial sales were much higher, but due to tighter Covid- The ever-popular Hot B’Hines didn’t disappoint with venue at Charlton Park, and stated afterwards that they’d be 19 restrictions, audience numbers were capped. Due to the their usual high quality and energetic performance. Having • Continued on page 2.

• Participants in Birchip-Watchem Football Club’s 2021 Junior Development Program. Three of the coaches pctured are Robbie Lee (back, left), JeremyDean (centre, back row), and Tadgh Lowry (back, right). The Faces of Football’s Future Birchip-Watchem Football Club concluded its first annual Junior Development Program last before and others with years of junior football experience. Monday. The improvement shown by all participants was evident, and their commitment was impressive given the program More than 70 children aged 10-15 years completed Birchip-Watchem Football Club was thrilled with the was interrupted by three COVID-19 lockdowns. the -week program, facilitated by the club’s Head of strong attendance numbers for the program, with juniors Amongst the many objectives of the program, Ryan Coaching and Development, Trevor Ryan, and coaches from Birchip-Watchem, Wycheproof-Narraport, Nullawil, hopes that the training sessions have fast tracked each Robbie Lee, Jarrod Tyler, Jeremy Dean and Josh Hamilton. Charlton, Southern Mallee Giants, Donald and Boort taking player’s development and fostered an enjoyment of football The aim of the program was to teach boys and girls the part. that will last a lifetime. fundamentals of football, and to develop their skills and The juniors who completed the program had varying techniques. levels of experience, with some never having played football • Continued on page 2. to want to end livestock production, and have called for Threats to Australian Livestock a UN campaign “to dissociate meat consumption and (2) — via United Nations masculinity”. As a reaction, the chairman of RMAC says that ex- An earlier editorial considered the internal situation FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 2021 treme proposals such as taxes on meat production, non- in and an Inquiry by a Senate committee on nutritional changes to dietary guidelines, and regressive labelling. those extremists want to link the campaign to the forth- anti-livestock regulations pose a severe threat to the This time, possible external interference at United coming climate change meeting. livelihoods of Australian workers. Nations meetings is highlighted. The RMAC identifies the so-called “True Animal An editorial in “” newspaper sees a Previously, we had occasion to quote the chairman Price Protein Coalition” as the activist body involved. parallel with what was attempted by the UNESCO of the Red Meat Advisory Council (RMAC), who That coalition’s plan targets the 50 countries with the bureaucracy and “green” groups, namely putting the suggested there was potential for a bank and an highest meat consumption. It says that “carbon pricing Great Barrier Reef on the World Heritage “in danger” “animal welfare” body to have breached the Compe- on fossil fuels is now accepted worldwide. Carbon list. This attempt to prosecute the climate change tition & Consumer Act’s secondary boycott provisions. pricing on food products is the next step”. agenda was defeated by consensus of the World Now, that chairman has drawn the media’s atten- Its letter to the leaders of those countries says that Heritage committee members. tion to a campaign being developed under a UN Food if meat consumption continues to grow, the emissions Industry leaders want the Commomwealth Summit forum to present a plan for a carbon tax on reduction goals set in Paris would not be met. German government to learn from this, and recognise that anti- meat to the next UN Climate Change conference in consumers were said to have supported a meat tax of meat and anti-livestock activist groups are seeking to Glasgow, Scotland, in November 2021. 1 Euro per kilo. use a forum supported by Australia to further their Meat and livestock industry groups say that the In addition to the tax on meat (and dairy products), interests. UN’s goal of more productive, resilient and “sustainable” those campaigners wish to subsidise vegetables, which Above all, they think the government should be agricultural and food systems has been hijacked by they call “healthy food” in contrast to meat. They have steadfast against misinformed activists and their extremists. From the pre-meeting in Rome, it appears put forward a proposal for people to eat algae, are said proposals. Jazz in July (in August) • Continued from page 1. more than happy to perform there again. During the interval, a gen- erous afternoon tea was served at the tables, and patrons enjoyed the opportu- nity to catch up with family and friends—something of a rarity at the moment. The Charlton Arts com- mittee would like to thank the Charlton Neighborhood House who handled all the ticket sales and COVID-19 compli- ance, and the volunteers who assisted with catering. The Café Culture event scheduled for September has been cancelled, but it’s hoped • Bill Beasley on trombone and Ken Collins on the trumpet. the November 20 event, the “Los Cojones”, will go ahead. The Faces of The committee is looking forward to holding the Film Football’s Future Festival in February 2022, after having to cancel this • Continued from page 1. Trevor thanked the young popular annual event last More than a third of the players and their parents for year. • Patriarch of the band, David Hines on banjo. program’s participants were taking part in the program, girls, and the club is confident commended the coaches for Letter that the program has provided their voluntary contributions, the girls with a pathway to and thanked sponsors T. continue to play football. Young Builders, Mallee to the All interested girls will Branded and O’Connors, continue to train with Ryan on Birchip, who subsidised Editor Monday afternoons, before equipment and playing shirts representing Birchip-Watchem for participants. in a round robin competition Trevor also expressed his in Swan Hill on August 27. intentions for the program to Great Jazz Following the final session, continue in 2022 to welcome (The Editor, “Buloke Times”) participants enjoyed a sausage players and to allow re- Dear Sir.— What a treat sizzle in the Birchip Leisure turning players to continue to jazz lovers had in Charlton Centre, and each received a increase their skill level and last Sunday afternoon! participation certificate. their love of football. We sat back, drinks in hand, in the comfort of the impressive Trotting Club venue, and enjoyed two plus Church hours of toe-tapping jazz from the enthusiastic Hot ’B’ Hines Notices group. They seemed as rapt to be playing to a real audi- ence as we were to listen to them. At interval we were served DISTRICT CATHOLIC a delicious afternoon tea of CHURCHES home made goodies. The “East Wimmera Parish” ticket cost? $15! Thank you to Jo Russell, Birchip (SAWC) 9.30 a.m. her committee and all who Boort (SAWC) 9.30 a.m. Charlton 10.30 a.m. made this event possible. Jazz Minister: Ash Buchanan 0408 942 145 Donald (SAWC) 9.30 a.m. in July in August was great! St. Arnaud 8.30 a.m. Enid Brasier. www.granite community church.com Wycheproof (Sat.) 7.00 p.m. At Granite Church Fr. Gerry Prunty Printed and published for the 358 Bish’s Rd Granite Flat proprietors by Robin Letts, at the 0419 247 779 • Ken Collins and drummer, Brain Hodge, who kindly filled in for regular drummer, Wally office of “The Buloke Times”, 6 10.30 a.m. Service. Parish Co-ordinator Joosen. McCulloch Street, Donald. Baptist Union of Victoria – Noeline Hogan: 0476 617 976 PAGE 2 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, August 20, 2021. Mulching at the Red Gate Donald’s Red Gate Community Garden was a hive of activity last Tuesday when the members fired up their new garden mulcher/shredder for the first time. Buloke Mayor, Cr. Daryl There is even a couple of Warren, was on hand to wit- healthy looking tomato ness the event, as it was due bushes thriving in a warm to the Buloke Shire Council’s corner, and members have al- grants program money re- ready picked their crop of ceived to purchase the ma- broccoli and very sweet or- chine. So a big “thank you” to anges. the Council for this. The Red Gate Garden has So if you’re passing by the plenty of winter produce in its garden situated behind the raised beds at the moment, in- Donald and District Commu- cluding cabbages, carrots, let- nity Bank, call in and see tuce, spinach, silver beet, what’s on offer. The group onions, celery, peas, spring meets every Tuesday morning onions, garlic, potatoes, from 9 o’clock onwards, and rhubarb, a multitude of herbs, new gardeners and non-gar- and a heavily laden lemon deners are always very wel- tree. come. • Cr. Daryl Warren assists Red Gate Community Garden members, Jenni Campbell (left) and Corazon Stopps (right), to put the new mulcher to work. Charlton Book Club Turns Five . . . We’ve Having as Party — and You’re Invited! Charlton’s Second Tuesday Book Club is turning five, and is celebrating. Charlton identity Cheryl books, including “The Dani- Come along and join the Kemp founded the Second hers”, the authorised biogra- party, Tuesday, September 14, Tuesday Book Club back in phy of the four brothers who at noon at the East Charlton 2016, when Cheryl partici- played for Essendon. Hotel. Share a meal, hear pated in the Loddon Mallee Adam talk about his work and Leadership Scholarship Pro- He has also co-written a help Cheryl cut the birthday gram. number very popular AFL cake. At this time there was player autobiographies, in- RSVP to Cheryl Kemp much discussion about the cluding “All Bets Are Off” 0417601856. • Donald Senior Citizens Club new office bearers, Owen Duncan (left) and Barry Hepworth, possibility of diminishing li- with David Schwarz, “In My This project is supported enjoying a game of cards on Tuesday. brary service, and before the Own Words” with Brendan by the Victorian Buloke Shire formed the cur- Fevola, “Life and Football” Government’s Community rent library model. Cheryl, a with Jonathan Brown, and Activation and Social Isola- Changing of the Guard passionate reader, wanted to “Stevie J” with Steve John- tion Initiative and Buloke bridge any gap with library son. Shire Council. services and provide a forum for book discussions that sup- for Donald Seniors ported community engage- Donald Senior Citizens’ Club members have elected a new leadership ment, diversity and Two Different group to guide them through the next 12 months of actvities. friendship. The Second Tuesday Book After providing outstand- To find out more about any meeting day, or contact Club was born. On the second Raffle Results ing leadership over the past what Seniors Citizens can club president Barry or secre- Tuesday of each month an en- 20 years, Mrs Pam Pendle- offer you, visit the club on tary Owen. thusiastic group of readers (By Brian Bayles) bury stepped down from the meets, share a meal at the East After reading with great interest the story of president’s position, making Charlton Hotel and follows up Robert Young’s good fortune on winning his way for Barry Hepworth to with a lively book discussion. Toyota Hilux ute, it brought back memories of take the chair. The Second Tuesday Book He will be assisted by sec- Club welcomes new faces. a car raffle conducted many years ago. retary Owen Duncan, who Mallee Author takes on the two roles, pre- I can’t remember who held grain dealer, Stan Bartlett, viously admnistered very ca- to Speak the raffle, but the prize won who operated from where pably by Dorothy Warner and To celebrate the anniver- was a new Zephyr Six motor the wool store is now situated. Fanny Cinaglia. bring you sary, the Book Club is excited car. Yes, as most readers will Notifying the “Times” of to host Adam McNicol author Our next door neighbour at have guessed by now, the the changes, secretary Owen of the much acclaimed, “The the time was Colin Lane, Pipe Bartletts became the proud praised the contributions of Mallee”, which has sold more Major of the Donald Pipe owners of a brand new the three outgoing officers, in than 6,500 copies and, more Band, who later on moved to Zephyr Six. particular Pam, the driving recently, “The Wimmera”. Wycheproof. I wasn’t next door when force behind Donald’s Senior Adam is looking forward There must have been a the raffle result became Citizens’ Club for many years. to sharing the birthday cele- special occasion, a wedding, a known, but it would have brations, and regaling mem- The club meets every birthday or Mother’s Day, I been an interesting conversa- bers with stories of his life as can’t remember; what I can tion. Tuesday, Thursday and Satur- a journalist, author and pub- day, between 1.30 p.m. and 5 remember was that Colin Fortunately for “Door- lisher. Adam is a Mallee boy, bought his lovely wife, Marj, mat”, Kim only told him off! p.m., with afternoon tea having grown up on a sheep available. a £5 ticket in the Zephyr and wheat farm just outside of raffle. Membership is just $5, and Manangatang. Unfortunately, the gift did- the club would welcome new Aside from his beautifully n’t enthuse Marj as much as members to share in its many collated and photographed Colin had hoped. In fact, she activities, including cards and books focusing on the Mallee indicated emphatically that board games. and the Wimmera, Adam will she didn’t want a raffle ticket, The Senior Citizens’ Centre, appeal to a wide range of whatever the occasion was. in Hammill Street, is also people and interests. Poor Colin. It did seem home to a full sized billiard Those who follow AFL like a good idea at the time. table, and can cater for indoor will be interested to know he To cut his losses, Colin bowls. has written a number of sold the ticket to the local “The Buloke Times”, Friday, August 20, 2021 — PAGE 3

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“The Buloke Times”, Friday, August 20, 2021 — PAGE 5 Birchip Golf Winners Much nicer weather than last week greeted the nine players who competed in the 4-BBB Stableford. It was the second round of the 4- BBB Club Championship.

Heather Hogan and Jo Lee They also won the daily nett, who joined in the day’s took a 7-stroke lead into the event, on a count back from play. event. They continued their Neil Slocombe and Michael Best second shot on the good form with 41 points, to Blencowe, who also had 41 third went to Lyn Boyle, as well as the NTP on the 17th.. have an impressive total of 81 points. Nearest the pin on the 7th. points. Congratulations to Jo It was lovely to welcome went to Robyn Ferrier, and and Heather. Melton player, Michelle Ben- the 11th. to Carolyn Reid. One Hundred Years Ago From the “Birchip Advertiser”, August 10, 1921. Local and General and at the close of the meeting for players to desert their team A progress association was the secretary received 11 as soon as the chances of - recently formed at Kinnabulla cheques. ning the competition are gone. with the object of protecting the interests of ratepayers. * The final scores were Farmers in that district feel Mr. and Mrs. P. Howley Birchip 5 points, Watchem 7 “What is everybody’s busi- suffered a sad bereavement goals 9 points. ness is nobody”. Therefore during the week end. Their they have banded together little boy, aged 5 years, con- * with the purpose of receiving tracted diphtheria on Thurs- An advertisement of what better attention from the day, and passed away on Birchip had in 1921: Water Commission and Shire Saturday. Much sympathy is Council. felt for the bereaved family. Roller Flour Mills Birchip * * GEORGE KYD & CO At a well attended meeting Sporting News MILLERS AND GRAIN of the Birchip West Telephone Football MERCHANTS League on Saturday, it was Highest prices BIRCHIP v. WATCHEM unanimously decided to ex- Given for Prime Milling pedite the erection of the party The above match was Flour lines. It was resolved on the played at Birchip last motion of Messrs. Green and Wholesale orders for Flour, Wednesday, but owing to the Bran and Pollard. Bennett to call in all cheques fact that only about half-a- by Friday week. The amount dozen of Birchip’s regular ______fixed to cover the estimated men played the game was expenditure was £27/10/0 for Our special brand of flour very one sided. It does not “Orient” cannot be surpassed! each member of the League, savour of good sportsmanship • 4-ball best ball champions, Heather Hogan (left) and Jo Lee. KEEP ABREAST WITH LOCAL NEWS!

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Est. 1875 SPORT BIRCHIP SPORT Phone: 5492 2735 Fax: 5492 2863 Email: birchipblc@ bigpond.com Est. 1875 $2 DONALD Finals in a Fortnight — Possibly PRICE (inc. G.S.T.) Phone: 5497 1222 The Buloke Times f ycheproo The regrettable news that ’s COVID-19 lockdown had been Email: and W atchem extended by another fortnight, until September 2, has confirmed that North- [email protected] aud, W buloketim t. Arn Central football, netball and hockey semi-finals are new scheduled to take admin@ onald, S place on the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, September 4 and 5, at the Friday, Augustarlton, 20, D 2021 , Ch earliest. Published Tuesdays and Fridays PP331336/0000 1 the districts of Birchip This is in line with the North-Central Board decision Birchip-Watchem to delay the finals to give ing was miss- For the Shire of Buloke, and at least three players last endure a fortnight of limited Melbourne-based players weekend — Jason Hinkley, every opportunity to rejoin opportunity to train an Daniel Castellano and Daniel d main- their team-mates, so as not to tain fitness and match Ratcliffe — when the Bulls condi- disadvantage any of the four tioning. overcame Wedderburn to teams. Grand Final secure second place on the A most unsettling season, league ladder, in the final September 18 in terms of the scheduling of round of the 11-game home- If the semi-finals are com- matches, just became even and-away series. pleted on September 4 and 5, more unsettling, particularly and the preliminary final goes The Redbacks were also ahead on Saturday, September for teams preparing to contest missing Hamish Winter-Irv- the 2021 finals series. 11, the grand final is now ing, a key member of their de- scheduled to take place at Donald is the hardest hit fence. Wycheproof on Saturday, by the lockdown, with a third September 18. of its senior starting lineup Potentially the most disad- vantaged of all teams, because being Melbourne-based, in- Feeny Medal Count of the extention, is defending cluding Ross Young, Rian to be Live Streamed title holder, Sea Lake-Nan- Mcgough, Brendan Goss, In a break from tradition, daly. James Wall, Daniel Venditti, but in line with the challenges Brian Beckham and Mick While it is the best placed of combatting COVID-19 and uf (sousaphone and Foster, while Seamus Young team in terms of player un- its many restrictions, the finds it impossible to get back availability, with only Ryan North-Central Football League from his new base in Perth. Craig locked away in Mel- will live stream its 2021 bourne, it has already endured Feeny Medal vote count, on a almost six weeks without date still to be confirmed. ollins (trumpet, vocals); Brian Hodge (drums); David Hines (guitar, banjo and vocals); John H E-Mailers! having to fire a shot competi- This will enable a wider tively. audience bone, vocals); Ken C C to witness the vote ix of tra-ontributors s counts in all football grades stories a ending The Tigers must now cool nd photo their heels for another two and the announcement of the ot B’Hines, left tourrie right, (alto Bill sax, Beasley soprano (trom sax, clarinet, flute and vocals). played together forost nearly 3 hours, 30 years, entertained their repertoire with a m is exten-the s to • The H “Times” via weeks — hardly an ideal various other league awards, sive, and over alm are reminded to include E-mail stick bass); and Barry C ho filled in for preparation for the most im- including “Rookie of the ditional jazz hits and blues.en Collins, Bill Beasley, Barry Currie,ide Year”, goal kicking, Tooley- ntifications o portant period of the season. 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The atm ell, it w Front m d th ot B’Hin Hockey Youngsters tunate to atten ring the H laxed, with the audienceith the bar enjoying open as the w show venue at Charlton Park,• Continued and stated on afterwpage 2. , featu around tables. W live show aving • T setting for an afternoon ofot greatB’Hines music didn’t and greatdisappoint company. with wo players w Previously hosted by the Rex Theatre, Charlton Arts has Go In Hard at Donald coa ith major ro The ever-popular H ch Danny Be les to play in Rub naim (pictur North-Cen now incorporated the popular event into its annual program en Vesikuru, ed handballin tral’s 2021 fin their usual high quality and energetic performance. H Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers may have been new the c applying pr g his way o als series, W and hosted the event for the first time. ut-throat fir essure with a ut of trouble edderburn uch higher, but due to tighter Covid- to hockey when they joined North-Central in str st semi-fin fierce tack ), and Birch ong midfield al against D le. Benaim w ip-Watchem Initial sales were m 2016, but have certainly taken to the game with aiming to d onald, while ill lead the ’s ethrone reig Vesikuru will b Redbacks in enthusiasm. ning champ e a mem to 19 restrictions, audience numbers were capped. Due to the ion, Sea La ber of the Bu ke-Nandaly. lls’ Donald v. Sea Lake-Nandaly Women lost their final Saturday against Sea game, but still gave it their all Lake-Nandaly was the last and had a good crack! day of hockey for three of Donald’s 6 teams. The end result was still a Congrats to the under-12s fairly low 0-5, Carly Pearse and under-15s for making it and Louise Barber receiving into the finals! It was a very the awards. competitive game played by The men’s team came into all teams this week. the day knowing it wasn’t Under-12s fought all game going to make finals, but still to keep the scores low, man- put in everything to move into aging to score a lucky goal in fifth on the ladder, winning the second half to secure their with a 5-0 scoreline! spot! Well done to Oakley Brennan and Lyric Davis on Finn Smith and Alex the awards. Bouchier won the awards. (back, left), JeremyDeanUnder-15s (centre, managed back to tirerow), Sea Lake-Nandaly out in the Good luck to the juniors in first half, registering a mas- finals! sive 7 goals in the second half • Pictured right, bat- to score another win and tling it out with Donald’s move to second on the ladder. Lyric Davis (centre) in the Texas David and Oscar under-12s section are the Terry got the awards. before and others with years of junior football experience.Tigers’ Archie Alday (left) and • Participants in Birchip-Watchem Football Club’s 2021 Junior Development Program. Three of the coaches pcturedst are Robbie Leeprovement shown by allpressive participants given was the programevident, ram la The im itment was im Alli-Jane Thompson (right). and Tadgh Lowry (back, right). ent Prog PAGE 16OVID-19 — “The lockdowns. Buloke Times”, , Ryan Friday, August 20, 2021 evelopm and their comm ual Junior D was interrupted by three C its first ann any objectives of the program ncluded Amongst the m ll Club co , with juniors The emFaces Footba ofatchem Football’s Football Club was thrilled with the hopes that theFuture training sessions have fast tracked each ip-Watch Birchip-W bers for the programNarraport, Nullawil, player’s development and fostered an enjoyment of football Birch ycheproof- ill last a lifetime. strong attendance num, W that w day. chip-Watchem • Continued on page 2. Mon from Bir allee Giants, Donald and Boort taking had varying More than 70 children aged 10-15 years completed Charlton, Southern M e program ent, Trevor Ryan, and coaches part. pleted th the ten-week program,evelopm facilitated by the club’s Head of The juniors who com Coaching and D as to teach boys and girls the levels of experience, with some never having played football Robbie Lee, Jarrod Tyler, Jeremy Dean and Josh Hamilton. The aim of the program w fundamentals of football, and to develop their skills and techniques. www.buloketimes.com Ph. 5497 1222 E. [email protected] facebook.com/BulokeTimes/

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Birchip-Watchem v. The Bulls started the quar- Jayden Leach and Matt Wedderburn ter well, with Matt Berry Rickard were having a good bustling through the midfield contest in the ruck, and Alex The week off and the in- and Callum Goode leading Noonan and Luke Fowler consistent season was evident out and marking strongly, but were combining well and run- in the skills and finesse of the his accuracy from the previ- ning hard through the mid- Birchip Watchem reserves, ous round had deserted him field, as were the enigmatic but they eventually found and the behinds were accumu- Francisco Fernandes and some momentum in the final lating. It was a similar story Trent Jackson. Matt Lockhart quarter to record a convincing for the Redbacks, with Trent and Sam Johnson were also win over Wedderburn in the Jackson and Nathan Last get- using their strength to create last round of the home- and- ting busy at ground level and opportunities for Wedderburn, away season. getting the ball into their for- but the Bulls’ Tadgh Lowry ward line, but the Bulls’ back- was throwing everything at Although Alex Noonan line stayed dogged and the Redbacks, and Riley and Jak Goldsmith were worked together well to get Doran was unfaltering, clearing the ball out of the them out of danger, with making scoring nigh on im- centre in the opening stanza, James Murray taking some possible. Harry Hargreaves was the good marks deep in defence. first to register a goal, giving Jacob Piccoli, Ash Younghus- The defenders from both Wedderburn an early lead. band and Kevin Wallon teams were turning the game The first quarter was an enter- continued to pepper the Wed- into a stalemate, and only five taining one, as the ball see- derburn goals and eventually, additions were made to the sawed up and down the eleven minutes into the quar- scoreboard in the penultimate ground with Riley Doran, ter, Jacob Piccoli scored the stanza, with Wedderburn Harry Christie and Tadgh first major of the term. Alex adding two goals through Lowry repelling Wedder- Noonan and Cormacc Wilson Liam Ritchie and Kyle burn’s scoring attempts. Luke were taking the ball out of the Wright, and the Bulls only Fowler eventually intercepted centre, but they couldn’t find three minors, reducing their a Wedderburn kick in and a target up forward, and were lead to just six points at the from the fifty-metre mark, being forced out wide, from last change. kicked a much needed goal where the Bulls were unable • Surrounded by Birchip-Watchem players Jak Goldsmith (left), Tom Brain and Blair Hogan, for the Bulls, and they fol- to penetrate the goals. Matt Wedderburn retained the lowed it up with one from Wedderburn’s Jayden Leach looks to feed the ball off to a team-mate during last Saturday’s Ryan finally conjured up the momentum early in the final reserves game. Nick Ryan shortly after. Bulls’ only goal of the second term, with Harry Hargreaves term, but the quarter belonged kicking the opening goal to flattering four goal win, 8.12 Tadgh Lowry (Birchip Hard- For Wedderburn: Levi Matt Lockhart was win- to the respective backlines, as even the score, and then a be- (60) to the Redfbacks’ 5.6 (36). ware), Callum Goode Sims, Nathan Leist, Matt ning the ruck contests and they continued to dominate hind from Trent Jackson put Birchip-Watchem’s best: (Birchip Hotel), Cormacc Lockhart, Cameron Lang, Wedderburn was working play. At half time the Bulls led Wedderburn in front, which Riley Doran (Nutrien Ag), Alex Wilson (Commercial hotel), Sam Johnstone, Rhordan hard to stay in the contest, but 4.8 (32) to 2.5 (17). appeared to spur the Bulls Noonan (Bourke’s Butchers), Luke Fowler (Birchip Motel). Holt. Luke Fowler was reading the Bulls’ coach Shan Coffey into action and a much im- play well and intercepting the proved effort resulted in two Redbacks’ attempts to go was forgiving of the scratchy skills on display by his consecutive goals through deep into attack. Callum Matt Ryan and Callum Goode was on the receiving charges, but was not happy Junior Football Goode. end of Luke’s good work, with the forwards’ lack of commitment to run back and marking strongly and kicking Charlton v. St. Arnaud but St. Arnaud added 3 addi- and St. Arnaud had the same forward, and their propensity Wedderburn had one last the Bulls’ third from the Under-13s: tional goals and 5 points. desire to win to keep its sea- for playing as individuals, ditch effort to regain the mo- Just like the scoreboard boundary line. Charlton’s only goal for son alive. St. Arnaud was rather than following the mentum, but the Bull’ back- previous game on a beautiful Riley Doran took a great de- the game came in the third strong all over the ground, example being set by the line withstood the pressure of Saturday morning at Charlton fensive mark on the goal line quarter to Connor Frazzica, and was putting a lot of pres- backline players who were their immediate response, and Park, the sun was out and the on the siren, giving the Bulls and a single point was also sure on the Charlton forwards prepared to support each other Jak Goldsmith and Matt Ryan ground was a little damp from a 13-point lead at the first scored. The Saints were win- to even be able to get to the and handball their way out of scored the final two goals of the dew, but the day looked break. ning the ball from the centre ball. Charlton recorded one trouble. the match to give the Bulls a set to be a ripper. Again, with no spectators contest and were entering the single point for the quarter to allowed due the Covid restric- forward 50 on multiple occa- St. Arnaud’s 3 straight goals. tions, it was quiet playing in sions, but to the credit of the In the second quarter Charlton front of only the essential vol- Charlton backline it only al- had the ball in its forward line unteers, but the 13s were keen lowed St. Arnaud to score one but was having trouble getting to get the game under way. more goal and the pressure re- the majors on the board under The TAC and AFL Victoria sulted in an additional 3 the pressure of St. Arnaud, Road Safety round that was points only. However, Charl- and only managed to score 4 supposed to be July 16-18 ton continued to work the ball additional points to St. Ar- was transferred to August 14 in the forward line, but the naud’s 2.2. were all players wore their goals were just not forthcom- After the long break, armband to symbolise their ing. Charlton applied pressure all commitment to eliminating St. Arnaud ran out com- over the ground and managed death and serious injuries on fortable winner, 10.14 (74) to to outscore St. Arnaud, two our roads. Charlton 1.1 (7). goals, one each to Elliott Fitz- Charlton got off to a very Charlton has some work to patrick and Hunter Connolly, slow start and the Saints do before it appears in its first and 4 behinds to St. Arnaud’s pounced. They had the ball on final for some time, but the single point. Going into the a string, and the forwards players are up to the challenge last, Charlton was trailing by were working overtime and and look forward to getting to only 12 points or two straight managed to score for the training and working hard to kicks; however, the pressure quarter. Charlton was trying make their next game a mem- of the St. Arnaud defence hard to penetrate the strong orable one. proved too strong, and Charl- Saints defence, but was Charlton awards: Charlton ton was unable to add to its unable to record a score for Mensland best on ground, score and St. Arnaud piled on the quarter. After some wise Sam Olive; Heenan’s Charl- 4 goals and 5 points to run out words from the coaches at ton Authorised Newsagency, convincing winner. Sebastian Zagame; North quarter-time, the players came Final scores: Charlton 2.9 out hard and tried gallantly to West Ag Bag, Jye Roberts; Clifford Construction, Ollie (21) defeated by St. Arnaud restrict the Saints from scor- 9.8 (62). ing, but again were unable to Daykin; Roberts Windrowing stop the goals from coming. & Fencing Contractors, Goals for Charlton: Hunter Charlton was getting plenty of Xavier Good; Wrights Car- Connolly and Elliott Fitz- the ball, but there seemed to pentry & Digging, Ollie patrick. be Saints players everywhere McPhee; Auxiliary Mars Bar, Charlton awards: John and they turned. St. Arnaud dou- Liam Monaghan. Cate Olive best on ground, bled its score during the quar- Nick Thompson; Snow’s ter, and Charlton was still Under-16s: A lot was rid- Shearing, Elliott Fitzpatrick; scoreless going into half-time. ing on this game between the Gulthul Pty Ltd (Will & Jac After half-time the defen- Saints and Charlton. The win- Leslie), Bailey Dixon, Nutien sive pressure led by full back ner would make it to the Ag Solutions, Fletcher Sam Olive was great. Players finals, so there was plenty to Holmes-Brown; Walsh Mo- worked hard to stem the flow, play for. Charlton needed to tors; Cooper Boyle; Signwise and made St. Arnaud work for win to have a chance to play Solutions, Angus Johnstone; • Charlton’s Sam Olive tries to get his kick away before he can be tackled by St. Arnaud’s their goals, which resulted in in the finals, which had Auxiliary Mars Bar, Hunter Aidan Wickham (left) and Forbes Kirk, during last Saturday’s under-13 game. plenty of points being scored, eluded it for some time now Connolly. “The Buloke Times”, Friday, August 20, 2021 — PAGE 7 Planning for 2022 The process of student planning for the 2022 academic year has begun in earnest. The majority of the Year eleven students have been spoken to concerning career and subject choices. These choices combined with the se- lections of the current year ten BULLETIN cohort will drive the timetable construction process in com- that allow humans to develop ing weeks. and function. They will de- Travis Knights exposed velop their understanding the Year nine students to the about the maintenance of the many VET options that are systems and the role of nutri- available through Horsham- tion in maintaining a healthy based registered training or- lifestyle, as well as common ganisations. This try VET day illness and diseases present in organised by the Wimmera Australia. This subject lays • Oil and dirt class, left to right, Jazmine Trollope, Erika Payne, Ruby Kemp, Hannah Kemp, Hudson McCredden, Lucas and Southern Mallee LLEN the foundation for VCE sub- Darby, Josh Woods, Connor Boyle, Samuel Hogan. was held vir tually, and has re- jects such as Food Studies, or VCE subjects such as Prod- sulted in some initial discus- Health and Human Develop- uct Design and Tech nology sions with interested students ment and Physical Education. (PDT). about what is involved study- Late in 2020, Grain Flow The magazine unit is a ing VET classes delivered in Birchip decommissioned a ute study of print, web, radio, Horsham. and kindly donated it to the photography and television In semester two, the mid- school. This saw the birth of media. During term 3 the dle years’ subjects have been the subject Oil and Dirt, de- focus is on analysing and re- gned to evoke problem solving expanded to enable students si producing media articles from skills, that encompass real life to follow their interest areas in publications such as the “Bu- applications. media, automotive and food. loke Times”, “The Weekly Students conduct research The subjects, magazine, oil Times”, the “”, to gain an understanding and dirt, as well as food and Landline, ABC local radio about how things work. They nutrition, enable students to and ABC news. explore these areas based on then put that theory in to prac- their interests instead of fol- tice by getting their hands Term 4 will focus on re- lowing a set curriculum. dirty, manipulating things into porting on local and school The food and nutrition shape, dismantling parts, and events and collating these re- subject enables students to hopefully, putting them back ports into the Birchip P-12 focus on the role of nutrition together. School magazine, Wirrim 2021. in achieving optimal health. The dirty bashed up beast, Time permitting, students They learn to critically anal- which is the Mazda Bravo, may produce other publica- yse and apply health and will allow the learning oppor- tions such as podcasts, physical activity information tunities of car maintenance, newsletter articles or live pre- to devise and implement per- panel beating, upholstering, sentations. This subject could sonalised plans for maintain- spray painting and detailing. be used as a precursor to the ing healthy and active habits. This subject could be a introduction of media studies Students will be intro- precursor for VET subjects at VCE level as well as the an- duced to the topic of macro such as Certificate II in Engi- alytical sections of English and micronutrients in food neering, or Automotive studies and Literature. • Clarice Bennett and Chloe James working on the school magazine. Keep Moving with Mandy Two weeks later than scheduled — no thanks to COVID-19, the 6 week strength and balance program concluded on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 in Donald. This program was facili- graded Donald Community nicely under the VicHealth- Fourteen people partici- tated by Cert 1V Fitness in- Precinct, which is a great Regional Sport Program fo- pated in the program, but structor Mandy Wells. venue for indoor exercise ses- cusing on “Physical Activity”. there is certainly room for The district is so fortunate sions. more to attend. The sessions to have skilled people like “Fit for Life” are low impact, great for mus- Mandy, to provide increased Rhonda Allan, of the “Fit For Life” a strength cle strength, improve balance physical activity options for Mallee Sports Assembly, once and balance program that was and improve overall health people of all ages and abilities. again liaised with Mandy to facilitated by Mandy, is ideal and fitness. The sessions also The program was con- facilitate another 6-week ex- for people of ALL ages, espe- assist older adults become ducted at the new recently up- ercise program which fits cially older adults. more physically active to im-

• Peter Wyllie (left) and Owen Duncan, enjoying their weight training exercise. prove their health and well- Owen Duncan: “I enjoy being. the benefit of what I put into Mandy has great, inspiring it (participating in the ses- back-up music for all her ses- sion).” sions, which gets everyone in Audrey Glen: “I really en- the mood to move more and joyed participating.” enjoy each other’s company. Peter Wyllie: “It is good Mandy varies her sessions discipline.” each week so you can a good It is not too late to join in. work out for your whole body. The program has been so pop- All participants go at their ular that it was decided to own pace to improve their continue for another 4 weeks. health and well-being. So come along each Tuesday At the final session, morning at 11 a.m.. Rhonda asked some of the You may surprise yourself, participants for feedback of it’s fun and good for YOU, the program. Here are their re- and after all the lockdowns sponses: we are experiencing, it’s time • Participants in Mandy Wells’s strength and balance class: Left to right, Peter Wyllie, Owen Duncan, Audrey Glenn, Anne Anne Whelan: “ I now feel to get “moving” and have a Whelan, Marj Goldsmith, Jenny Bilkey, Mary Archbold and Ailsa Hegarty. fitter”. go. PAGE 8 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, August 20, 2021. Accreditation for Charlton Museum The Charlton Golden Grains Museum has gained Accreditation by Australian Museums and Galleries Association Victoria. A professional panel of through to today. Local family museum experts has made a history research is also available final assessment and com- from the museum's extensive piled a positive report on the collection of resources. museum’s operations. The Renovations Museum has worked hard to At the time the Museum meet set criteria from the enrolled in the Museum Ac- National Standards for Aus- creditation Program (MAP), tralian Museums and Gal- the Museum had recently com- leries and joins the 83 pleted renovations after a major Victorian collections Accred- flood and were still recover- ited in Victoria. ing from the natural disaster. The Charlton Golden The flood had not only devas- • Charlton Golden Grains Museum. Grains Museum Committee tated the Museum building was formed in 1973, and by and collection, but also eighty ment, commenting that the The Victorian-based MAP recognised museum stan- Golden Grains Museum. Car- 1974 the Committee had a per cent of the town. The ac- Museum undertakes an ex- is now in its 28th year and is dards. Training, advice, and ing for our shared heritage is permanent display and space creditation panel acknow- tremely high workload for the run by Australian Museums other resources are made an important task and by be- for research and meetings in ledged that the Museum number of volunteers at the and Galleries Association Vic- available to assist museums in coming accredited Charlton the former Mechanics Insti- should be proud of the proven organisation. toria, the professional associa- meeting these standards. Golden Grains Museum has tute building (1882). resilience of volunteers, the An already strong and suc- tion for the museum and Recognition proven to be a leading In this time, and largely professionalism of their activ- cessful facility, through the gallery sector. There are cur- Sherryn Vardy, Co-Manager, museum in Victoria.” due to the generosity of the ities, and high volume of ongoing commitment of its rently 83 Accredited cultural Museum Accreditation Pro- A formal presentation of local community, the Museum achievements. dedicated volunteers, the organisations and a further 2 gram, Australian Museums Charlton Golden Grains has developed a collection The panel was impressed Museum has made impressive working towards this goal. and Galleries Association Museum’s Accreditation cer- over 3000 artifacts and photo- with the volunteers’ determi- improvements to the preser- To become accredited, Victoria, says, “We are de- tificate will be made at the graphs focused on the dis- nation to operate a profes- vation and interpretation of museums spend 2 to 3 years lighted to recognise the hard 2021 Victorian Museum trict's First Peoples and sional organisation and strong the collection particularly in developing procedures and work and commitment shown Awards, to be held via an on- Charlton's early pioneers focus on continual improve- the collection storage spaces. policies, and practice, to meet by the team at Charlton line event on October 5. A Brand New Day I heard a rustle behind me, turned around and there was a man quietly putting his wetsuit on before entering the ocean to do some surfing in the pre-dawn darkness. Our eyes met and he asked and the briskness of the night me, “Did I get it?” He had air is replaced by a warmth noted I was taking photo- that is pleasant on the skin. graphs of the pre-dawn The universe around us is colours beginning to appear in so complex and amazingly the far east. I replied, “Yes I designed, it leads a cosmolo- got the photo, and it’s the be- gist and physicist like Paul ginning of a brand new day, Davies PhD to write, “The isn’t it?” He nodded. equations of physics have an The sun rising above the incredible simplicity, elegance horizon is always a glorious and beauty. That in itself is sight. I often think of the won- sufficient to prove to me that der of it all – the sun, that there is a God who is respon- gaseous ball of heat and light sible for these laws and re- around 150 million kilometres sponsible for the universe”. So it was as I observed the away – rises as the earth ro- • Writer, Russell Griggs reminds us that the sun is the huge star at the centre of our solar rising of the sun looking over • Bruce Stewart tates, the darkness dissipates system. It is so big that if you wanted to fill the volume of the sun with earths, you would King’s beach just the other need one million of them. The sun is made up of white-hot hydrogen and helium gases. The morning. Each of us can be temperature at the sun’s surface is around 6,000ºC, while at the centre it is over grateful for each day that we 15,000,000ºC. “Times” Crossword have. This does not mean that the circumstances of the day marry Eliza Rice, when she trusts in Jesus, decides to fol- Jesus if we repent and follow succumbed to illness and low Him, shall not die (eter- Him. The size and complex- QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7988 are necessarily easy or even good. For most people it is a died. nally) but have everlasting ity of our earthly home and combination of pleasant and Out of the pain and over- life in heaven (John 3:16). the universe which we find difficult circumstances – we whelming grief of the deaths ourselves in reminds us of an live in a sin damaged world of two fiancées he penned We all need help, hope, incredible Creator and sunrise (Romans 8:22). these words to his mother . . . forgiveness of sin, emotional is a good time to remind our- The words of an old song What a Friend we have in and spiritual encouragement selves of all this. came to my mind, an old song Jesus, all our sins and griefs and sustenance much greater which was sung on an “on- to bear, what a privilege to than our own resources in our “What a Friend we have in line” church service which carry everything to God on day-by-day journey of life. Jesus all our sins and griefs to my wife and I had viewed the prayer. bear, what a privilege to carry previous day. COVID restric- These words became the So, at the beginning of a everything to God in Prayer”. tions meant we couldn’t meet foundation of a song which new day, it is good to give Have a great day! face to face with others, but has been sung by literally mil- thanks for the gift of life and we could still worship “on- lions of people around the the hope and help we have in Bruce Stewart line”. world over the last 150-plus The first line of the old years. song began with “What a Some more words from Friend we have in Jesus . . .”. this song, “Have we trials and DUNSTAN WOOL ACROSS DOWN These words become more temptations? Is there trouble 1. Passage (8) 2. Open (5) meaningful when we know anywhere? We should never Woolgrowers, for 6. Reserve (4) 3. Plant (7) the circumstances in which be discouraged, Take it to the 8. Bill of fare (4) 4. Fruit (4) Lord in prayer”. 9. Metal (8) 5. Recondition (8) they were written. Joseph • PROMPT CLIP VALUATIONS 10. Vapour (5) 6. Buffalo (5) Scriven was the writer of 11. Disappear (6) 7. Supervise (7) these words. The Bible reminds us that • COMPETITIVE PRICES 13. Rodent (6) 12. Ocean (8) He was born in Ireland in we can’t handle all our wor- 15. Tower (6) 14. Craftsman (7) ries and pain by ourselves. It • PAYMENT ON WEIGHING 17. Layers (6) 16. Free (7) 1819. Later in his life he be- Phone Donald 5497 1003 19. Conflict (5) 18. Over (5) came engaged to be married reminds us of a Heavenly Fa- 22. Mixed (8) 20. Fabric (5) and just a day before the ther who does care and can a.h. Glenn Dunstan 5497 1815; mob. 0427 971 004 23. Singing voice (4) 21. Lazy (4) help. 24. Joint (4) scheduled wedding his fi- AT DONALD: For God so loved the people Every Friday at the Wool Store, 25. American Indian (8) ancée drowned. 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PAGE 10 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, August 20, 2021. North-Central Netball Donald v. circle edge, converting when Final scores: Donald 43 d. Sea Lake-Nandaly needed. The Tigers picked up Sea Lake-Nandaly 38. With more interruptions, it their work rate and were able Donald award: Gilchrist & was great to be back on court to peg back a couple on the Co, Jas Hollis; Clothes Bin, one more time. With great board. Donald 21 Sea Lake- Ally Doak;, Mandy’s Fitness wins across the board we are Nandaly 20. Donald made Depot, Xanthi Rice. now looking forward to finals. some changes in the midcourt A great effort by all sides to try to increase the intensity. “B” grade: A fast start bouncing back and settling The girls continued working from both sides, Donald took back out there so nicely! well together and fighting for a while to settle after some every ball. Sea Lake-Nandaly more time off. With lots of “A” grade: The game was was also pushing hard. Donald turnovers the ball was travel- set to be a cracker, with defenders Ally Doak, Matilda ling up and back at a frantic Donald needing to win to Griffiths and Ellie Middleton pace. Donald picked up its de- sneak into the top 4. Both continued to put the pressure fence through Kim Griffiths, sides started strongly and at a on and created plenty of Sara Adams and Jarni fast pace. Donald was working turnovers; however, with the Gilmour. The attackers con- well as a unit and moving the close contact from Sea Lake- verted, and held the lead at the ball well up the court. Jas Hol- Nandaly they just couldn’t break. Donald 16, Sea Lake- lis and Claudia Griffiths were break away. Donald 32, Sea Nandaly 10. Donald was able moving nicely in the goal ring. Lake-Nandaly 32. Donald to settle early. With accurate It was a very intense quarter, came out firing in the last, and shooting from Tahlia Sailor with the Donald defenders scored the first few goals, and and Kath Campbell, the home combining very well. Donald Sea Lake-Nandaly was then side was able to pull away. 10 Sea Lake-Nandaly 7. The playing catch up. Bella Forrest Great second efforts from second was a tight as the first. worked well in WD, applying Megan Tonkin and Emma Xanthi Rice and Kiara Berry hands-over pressure and get- Green through the midcourt worked together, feeding the ting fingertips to many balls. saw the ball head smoothly goalers and creating opportu- With the upper hand, Donald into attack. Donald 35, Sea nities. The ball was going end continued to press, though a Lake-Nandaly 19. With a few • Donald’s Chelsea Leeder prepares to take possession of the netball. Also pictured are Sea to end, and with a few un- few loose turnovers through- changes to its line up Donald Lake-Nandaly’s Sam Wight, and the Royal Blues’ Courtney Doak. forced errors from both sides out the quarter saw the Royal came out unfazed. Great de- very hard to find a passage Final scores: Donald 63 d. the match was still in the Blues only slightly up, but fensive pressure through the through. Jarni shifted into 16-and-Under “A”: Donald Sea Lake-Nandaly 10. balance. Donald’s attackers they were able to keep our midcourt covered all spaces. goals and made some great started out very well. The at- were working hard to find the composure to take away the win. Sea Lake-Nandaly found it space. Brenna Green com- tackers were passing well and Donald awards: Spud’s bined well with Grace Leeder moving the ball very quickly Cafe, Scarlett Funcke; Love to create a wall across the into the goal ring. Sea Lake- Shack, Jasmine Rollinson; transverse line. More great Nandaly defence was putting Mandy’s Fitness Depot, Addi- shooting from Donald saw it pressure on the attackers and son Funcke. extend the lead. Great talk on was working hard. Donald de- court, strong rebounds and fenders combined well and 13-and-Under “A”: Donald hard drives saw us come away picked off a lot of balls. started well, working the ball with a nice win. Donald 13, Sea Lake-Nandaly around nicely down the court 1. Donald continued to work with great front cuts and work Final scores: Donald 72 d. nicely through the court, its around the ring. The Tigers Sea Lake-Nandaly 32. pressure and hands over make struggled to get the ball past it very tough for Sea Lake- the transverse line, but when Donald awards: Bullock’s Nandaly to penetrate. The at- they did they made Donald ac- Head Tavern, Jarni Gilmour; tackers were working hard to countable and scored. Donald’s Gilchrist and Co, Megan keep possession and were shooters, however, were very Tonkin; Mandy’s Fitness shooting well and converting. reliable scoring all opportuni- Depot, Kim Griffiths. Donald 31, Sea Lake-Nandaly ties they had. Donald 8, Sea 3. The Tigers were set to pick Lake-Nandaly 1. Donald’s “C” grade: This was ex- up their game from the ring defenders started well pected to be a great game second. Their defensive pres- with a lot of hands over every being a top of the table clash. sure through the midcourt in- ball, making it hard for Tigers Both teams needed time to set- creased and they were cutting to shoot. Donald had great tle into play. Pressure from off a few balls. Donald’s at- transition from defence into Sea Lake-Nandaly’s goal tackers continued rotate and attack, and the consistent keeper made Donald’s shoot- work well and were being fed shooting from the goalers saw ers work extra hard. The mid- beautifully from the mids. it extend the lead. Donald 15 court was very crowded, Donald 45, Sea Lake-Nandaly Sea Lake-Nandaly 3. which impacted the flow of 8. The ball moved smoothly play for both sides. Donald 10, The Royal Blues continued through the midcourt for Sea Lake-Nandaly 5. Donald to work well as a unit and Donald, which was able to defence in the goal ring really showed poise in the way they feed well into the ring. came into its own this quarter. played, pushing out till the end Donald shooters were very With the girls coordinating and showing why they accurate, finishing off every • Enid Brasier putts at the 15th. hole. brilliantly to get the rebounds finished top of the table. chance. The Tigers were get- and bring the ball down the ting a lot more of the ball, but court. Donald 21, Sea Lake- Final scores: Donald 55 d. Donald’s defence made it hard Nandaly 14. Sea Lake-Nan- Sea Lake-Nandaly 13. for them to convert. Donald Down the Middle? daly came out strong and cut 18, Sea Lake-Nandaly 3. The beautiful sunny morning brought twelve ladies out of the wood- back Donald’s lead, increasing Donald awards: Clothes Donald continued its dom- work at Donald to contest a stableford round. the pressure through the court. Bin, Jorjah Roberts; Bev’s inance in the last despite the Donald took a while to settle Baubles, Arli Geddes. best efforts by the Tigers, who The winner on the day was and she managed to bounce The course is in great con- into some changes, but still fought hard all match. Great Jenny Leishman with 37 her ball across the dam. dition and members thank held its lead; however, the 16-and-Under “B”: Donald goaling rotation, nice use of points and Many Male was The five Monday golfers those who have put in the ef- Tigers were still pushing. covered the court beautifully, space and great defence by the runner-up on 35 points. Well were joined by a “stalker” fort to make it as good as it is. Donald 33, Sea Lake-Nandaly goaling well and strong in de- Funcke sisters saw Donald done girls. Nearest the pins who popped up in his cart at Junior Golf 29. Both teams had a lot of fence. Great ball movement cement a great win. went to Mandy Male on three of the nine tees. We’re Seventeen juniors played fight left in them, and the and strong leads saw it jump Donald Auto Electrical’s 3rd not sure if he was hoping to last Friday and two others had movements were at times fran- out to a quick start. Donald 23, Final scores: Donald 21 d. and Donald Mechanical & give us a lesson or whether he lessons with Brad Bath. The tic and the tension around the Sea Lake-Nandaly 3. Sea Lake-Nandaly 3. Tyre’s 14th., Ev Adams on was hoping to see us hit our sharp shower of rain that court quite high. Towards the Weir’s 7th. and Jenny Leish- tee shots into the dam. pelted down and yielded end Sea Lake-Nandaly The home side continued Donald awards: Johno’s man on Donald Community The casserole tea on Satur- 7.5mls just before play seemed to fatigue a bit, while with the strong defence, which Diner, Alyssa Hepworth; Bank’s 16th.. day night was a great success. started, didn’t deter the keen Donald shooters were turning Sea Lake-Nandaly found it Spud’s Cafe, Maya Funcke. Next Wednesday’s event Congratulations to all the club juniors, and there were some the turnovers into goals. Over- difficult to get the ball will be stroke and putting. champions, Mandy Male and good scores handed in. all, a tough game for both through. Donald 43, Sea Lake- Donald’s 13-and-under and Luke Kelly in “A” grade, St. Arnaud Tournament is Winner in “A” grade was sides, but one that was phe- Nandaly 5. Donald continued Net Set Go had a great scratch Margot Paynter and Kelvin also on next week. Noah Berry, and Tyson nomenally played. with the all court strength, match to finish off the season. Clark in “B” grade, and Beryl Coates was runner-up. In “B” though Sea Lake-Nandaly It was great to give them all Milne and George Wood in grade, Hunter Wingfield was Final scores: Donald 45 d. fought hard, putting pressure one last match. Highlights “C” grade. the winner, with Luca Rice Sea Lake-Nandaly 41. on every pass and playing and Lowlights Debbie Burton has lost her runner-up. And “C”grade Donald awards: Donald Hotel, some lovely netball at times. Donald’s netballers now Fortunately Margie stranglehold on the NTP on winner was Judd Geddes, Zara Staples; Mensland, Kiara Donald 53 Sea Lake-Nandaly take a break and look forward Quick’s attempt to emulate the 14th., of which she and with Baxter Donnellon run- Cameron; Mandy’s Fitness 6. With accurate shooting, to training hard to prepare for her shot from last week failed husband Robert are sponsors. ner-up. Depot, Claire Adams. Donald finished off well. their finals campaigns. “The Buloke Times”, Friday, August 20, 2021 — PAGE 11 North-Central Netball Charlton v. St. Arnaud the goal ring were all on display After another week off from in the last quarter. All of Charl- netball, it was wonderful the ton’s efforts weren’t enough to last home-and-away game of curb St. Arnaud’ s ability to turn the season was able to go ahead. the ball over in its favour, and it 13-and-Under “A”: Both finished the game off strongly. Charlton and St. Arnaud started Final scores: St. Arnaud de- well with both sides showing feated Charlton 53 to 14. great defensive pressure. Stella Charlton awards: Bendigo Nicholson’s footwork and front Bank best , Abby Sanderson, pressure in goal keeper were Tahli Roberts received the Rex outstanding, and were an Cinema coach’s award, and the example of the skill develop- North West Ag Sportsperson ment all over the court from was Annie Olive. both teams. St. Arnaud was able “C” grade: Both Charlton to break through into its goalers and St. Arnaud were looking to a few extra times, and showed finish season 2021 on a high. greater accuracy in the first With a lot of enthusiasm after quarter. another hiatus from the courts, The second quarter allowed Charlton took the first quarter Charlton’s Sarah Blair to con- in a dominant fashion. From vert a number of long shots, and the first whistle it exuded pres- some brilliant passages of play sure over the ball, and their were a present to the dedicated goalers moved easily around coaches cheering on from the the ring and converted well. sidelines. St. Arnaud again was Despite being on the end of able to take advantage of the a faster Charlton attack in the experience more often than first quarter, St. Arnaud perse- Charlton, and extended its lead vered through the second quar- into half-time. ter and found its way into attack The start of the third quarter a number of times. Some small • St Arnaud’s India Griffiths (C), looks to pass into Isabell Hand (GS) and Polly Douglas (GA), whilst defended by Zara saw St. Arnaud’s attack up its errors by Charlton were key to Jenkyn (C), Erin McGurk (GK) and Abby Thompson (GD, left). intensity as Charlton’s defend- St. Arnaud being able to regain ers took longer to adjust to their possession, and in those in- goal attacks, Lucinda Holmes- Jeffery received the Loveland with Abby Thompson gaining Chloe Walsh continued to be changed positions. As the quar- stances was able to use the ball Brown and Bridgette Knights Electrical coach’s award. numerous intercepts. This pro- a dominant target up forward in ter progressed, small efforts of well. were the go-to goalers, scoring vided plenty of opportunity for the second quarter, when Charl- intercepts and chasing loose The start of the second half 7 and 9 goals respectively. “A” grade: St. Arnaud lined the Charlton attack, Maddy ton was once again provided balls down allowed Charlton to was a more evenly matched It was a goal for goal battle, up with a young forward line, Tormey was dominant on the with great opportunity, while lift. A couple of great plays into contest. The pressure from right to the end, St. Arnaud giving three 16-&-under wing, and Chloe Walsh pre- Erin McGurk provided great attack resulted in goals which Charlton’s defenders was inte- coming out on top 45 to Charl- players experience at the top sented well up forward, scoring encouragement and talk from gave the girls a great bounce of gral to its possession from ton’s 44. level. The experience of the 12 goals for the quarter. Charl- the back. Despite getting a little momentum and excitement as turnovers. Great rebounding Charlton awards: House to Charlton defensive line-up was ton taking a 14-goal lead into untidy at times, Charlton main- they headed into their last quarter and intercepts put St. Arnaud’s Home best, Ellie Rae. Remi able to read the play early, quarter-time. tained its scoring rate, to take a for the year. attack under pressure again. 37 to 6 goal lead into half-time. In the final quarter for the Whilst transitioning into attack, Apart from a few basic er- home-and-away season, both Charlton consistently moved rors, including footwork and teams executed a great pressure well all over the court to help breaking, it was an almost game. Despite being domi- each other out. flawless display from Charlton nated by St. Arnaud in their ear- As the last game was draw- in the third quarter, which saw lier encounter in season 2021, ing to a close with the last quar- Maddison Fitzpatrick increase Charlton showed some great re- ter to play, both teams gave (By “Ivor Hooke”) her work rate and contribute silience and continued to im- everything they had in the last 10 goals to the scoreboard, prove as the quarter played out. fifteen minutes. As had been Donald golf is back again after another lockdown, with a great turnout Charlton outscoring St. Ar- Both teams created turnovers the case throughout the game, of twenty men on Satur day and a further six on Sunday . naud 19 to 4 in the quarter. from their pressure, and their St. Arnaud wasn’t able to match Charlton did not take its accuracy in front of goal was on the pressure and intensity Results: times. Jim Jones, David Coming Event foot off the pedal in the final par throughout the last quarter. Charlton had displayed, and the Saturday’s winner with a Green, Ian Bayles and Brad Shield Day will be at term, the defence smothering lead Charlton already had. Final scores: St. Arnaud de- nice 40 points, was Matt Bath all won three times. But Birchip on Sunday. The fol- St. Arnaud to limit it to one Final scores: Charlton 43 to feated Charlton 18 to 6. Clark. Runner-up. on a count- Peter Kelly has won it an lowing will represent the goal for the quarter, while St. Arnaud 17. Charlton goalers shared the Charlton awards: Rex Cin- back, Brad Bath. amazing thirty times, which I Donald club: Luke Kelly, ema coach’s, Stella Nicolson; Charlton awards: Walsh Mo- imagine would be a record load, adding another 21 goals tors best, Stacy Dunstan, and Winners of a golf ball, Brad Bath, Matt Clark, Peter Taylah Giles received the hard to beat by other clubs. to the total. Annika Mendez received the Peter Kelly, Luke Clark and Kelly, Robert Burton, and in Bendigo Bank coach’s award. Now Peter’s son, Luke, Final scores: Charlton de- 16-and-Under “A”: In an House to Home coach’s. Paul Brooks, all on 35 points. the juniors, Noah Berry. feated St. Arnaud 78 goals to Sunday’s winner, Noah has won it for the first time. on and off season, it has been Club members wish them 11. Berry, with a superb score of There are two father and hard for teams to hold momen- “B” grade: St. Arnaud’s good hitting. Charlton awards: Charlton tum from one week to the next, slick passing around the attack- 43 points. Well done, Noah! son winners also on the cup, Massage best, Chloe Walsh; especially in the last half of the ing goal circle early was im- Runners-up, on a count- namely Ian and Grant Bayles, This weekend will be a Heenan’s Newsagency coach’s, season. As Charlton and St. Ar- pressive to watch. This made it back, Matt Spencer and Geoff and now Peter and Luke Kelly. stableford event. Abby Thompson. naud took the court, it was St. difficult for the Charlton circle Berry, both 37. Arnaud which showed it had defenders to stop. It was missed Nearest the pins over the been affected the least by this goaling opportunities for St. Ar- weekend: Donald Auto Elec- last break in the home and away naud that kept Charlton in the trical sponsored third, Luke season. St. Arnaud’s pace into first quarter, as Megan Bruns dominated the rebounds. In Clark; Weir’s Supermarket attack meant it was able to seventh, Geoff Stopps; show off its experience and contrast, Charlton was very took an early lead into quarter- patient down court, and Lu- Donald Mechanical and Tyre time. cinda Holmes-Brown was goal- Service fourteenth, Noah The second quarter allowed ing accurately. Charlton took a Berry; Bendigo Bank six- Charlton to show off the skills slender 2-goal week into the teenth, Brad Bath. it had been developing. A break. Dad’s Army on Thursday, couple of great plays with ex- A couple of minutes into the August 12th: The winner of cellent timing and conversion second, and the score line had the twelve holes played was from Charlton’s goalers was reversed, St. Arnaud’s Tania Bill Livingston, 23 points. great to see. However, it was Scarce dominating in , Nearest the pin on the six- not enough to be able to combat shooting 10 for the quarter, and teenth, Kelvin Clark — as St. Arnaud winning the quarter St. Arnaud’s own scoring op- usual. portunities. Whilst Charlton’s by 7 goals to take a 5 goal lead midcourt worked hard up the into half-time. Heard at the court it was unable to get the A swap in the defensive cir- Nineteenth same possessions in the goal cle for Charlton led to an imme- An enjoyable evening was ring. In contrast to this, St. Ar- diate increase in the pressure on spent last Saturday for the naud was able to put Charlton’s the St. Arnaud goalers, restrict- presentation of trophies — 35 defenders under great pressure. ing their opportunity at the post. adults, four children and one The third quarter was again Charlton dominated the quarter, dog. dominated by St. Arnaud. De- with both Lucinda Holmes- I heard a rumour that Matt Brown and Emily Lanyon spite a number of turnovers Spencer hit a wild shot into caused by Charlton’s defenders, shooting with accuracy, and won the third by 6 goals to lead the bean crop from the sixth St. Arnaud was able to consis- tee, and Jacob Bath sank his tently transition into attack. by 2 at three-quarter time. Throughout the quarter their St. Arnaud got a jump early ball in the third hole dam. goalers rewarded these down- in the final quarter, gaining two Surely that can’t be right? the-court efforts and the lead quick turnovers from which it Now for some interesting continued to grow. converted to gain a 3-goal lead. history in relation to the club The last quarter was a show The Charlton team lifted its ef- championship. of St. Arnaud’s strength forts all over the court, to fight Some players have only • Donald Golf Club’s ladies’ and men’s champions for 2021: Back row, left to right, Kelvin throughout the game. Deliber- back, Remi Jeffery in the centre won the championship once, Clark, Luke Kelly, George Wood. Seated: Margot Paynter, Beryl Milne. Absent: Mandy Male ate plays and movement around leading the way. The respective but John Moore won ten (ladies’ “A” grade). PAGE 12 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, August 20, 2021. Badminton Champions Decided Tournament Time Finally, after a few stops and starts, the Charlton Badminton Club was able to hold its singles championship on Tuesday night. at Wycheproof A total of twenty-eight outlasting the competition Damien McIntyre and Damien players took to the courts to over three matches to 31 defeating Anthony in the re- Not a lot of golf has been played lately, but Wycheproof Golf Club was play the relatively unfamiliar points, Amy keeping a clean spective round robin matches very fortunate that Covid restrictions were eased for county Victoria, just singles format, and while sheet winning 31-16, 31-12, to force the countback. in time to fit in its annual tournament. “long and thin” might have and 31-14 to take out this “B” grade was a battle of been the plan, a number of year’s “B” grade title. the youth of the club – Nick A lot of action was hap- glasses (to stop the shine from Runners-up: R. McLennan players took some time to ad- Finishing runner up after win- Thompson going on to win all pening on the course and in the lily white legs) were all and V. Grant 38 points. just to the dimensions of the ning her remaining two sets four matches and claim this the clubhouse to get things the rage on a beautiful golfing singles court. With ages rang- was Jemimah Webb. year’s trophy. Mason Heenan ready in a hurry. Many thanks day. 20 pair participated. “B” grade ing from the youngest player The competition was fierce finishing runner-up, his only to all volunteers for their ef- Winners: T. Rumbold and at 14 to the oldest at 76 (Brian in the “C” Ggrade section, loss a 16-21 defeat at the forts. “A” grade D McLennan 46 points. Heenan still playing “A” four ladies taking to the court hands of Nick. Friday August 13 4BBB Winners: R. McKersie and Runners-up: Ross Elliott grade), and while most were to play three sets each to 31. The men’s “C” grade also stableford. Shorts and sun- G. Allan 39 points. and E. Rayes 41 point, on a keen, there were also eight Claiming the title after win- saw some entertaining and countback from N. Coles and “veterans” who decided that ning all three matches was closely played matches, with B. Bish. they would rather stay with the first-year player Riani Donald- all players winning at least one N.T.P.: No. 3, Troy regular doubles format and son, who defeated Carolyn match on the night. Bailey Heenan;, No. 8, T. Mullins; played a round-robin on the Stewart 31-30, Carolyn being Hooper-Dixon stood tall to No. 13, Ross Elliott; No. 16, night. runner-up. claim the trophy, winning all Boe Bish; No. 18, Ross El- Ladies’ Singles Men’s Singles four matches – surviving a liott. Abby Thompson has been The men’s “A” grade saw scare from Tyler Riley that Longest Drive: Joel crowned ladies’ club cham- Troy Heenan win “back-to- threatened to derail his cam- Turner. pion, reversing the result of back” titles, with a Covid 19 paign. Paul Sanderson claimed Best second shot: R. the last club championships season break sandwiched in runner-up on a countback Thouliss. played back in 2019, over- between, adding this year’s from Tyler – both lads win- Sunday, August 15, stroke. coming two-time champion title to the one won back in ning two sets, losing a 29-31, Golfers were greeted with Lucinda Holmes-Brown 21- 2019. While Troy was a con- Paul’s superior for/against get- great weather once again, al- 12, and winning her other vincing winner, the competi- ting him over the line. though the wind proved to be three sets in the competition, tion for runner up proved more Round Robin quite challenging as the day played between five ladies. than competitive, with three Eight players took part in progressed. 30 players. Lucinda won the remainder of players each boasting two out the supplementary round robin “A” grade her matches in the round-robin of four wins for the night – which saw close matches Scratch: Justin Ryan 75. format to take the runner-up Anthony Stewart clinching the being played across the night Handicap: Richard trophy. minor prize with the best “per- – three players winning three McLennan, on a countback “B” grade saw four players centage” – Anthony defeating of their four sets, Lisa Bruns from James Coatsworth. take to court, Amy Russell Brian Heenan, Brian defeating winning best to take out the Longest Drive: Joel section, Val Bourke finishing Turner. runner up, Joo Ong also win- Best second shot: Corey ning three. Jones. Friday Ladies “B” grade Fourteen ladies graced the Scratch: Mark McLennan courts on Friday the 13th, 83. playing across two sections. Handicap: Tom Trewin 69, Section 1: Naomi Fitz- on a countback from G. Allan. patrick taking the honours, N.T.P.: No. 3, G. Allan; winning three out of four, los- • Men’s “B” grade champion, Nick Thompson. No. 8, G. Allan; No. 13, ing her fourth 30-31 to stave Owen Bailey;, No. 16, Craig off the challenge from fellow Burns; No. 18, Justin Ryan. three set winner Sharon Best second shot: Geoff McLean, whose 28-31 loss Smith. proved the difference. Donna Longest Drive: Tom Draf- Sexton also saluted in three fen. sets for the day after winning It was Wyche’s turn to host section two prior to the short the Kara Kara Championship Covid 19 break. Cup, and this was won by Section 2: Bendigo visitor, Andrew Kane with 76, after a Marlee, won her four sets to play off with Craig Burns. claim the section win, Bernadette Zagame the best of Heard at the 19th. the Charlton contingent accu- • “Ducka” must’ve been mulating enough points in two too much for “Gravels” on winning sets to finish ahead of Friday. A new obstacle in No. three set winner Riani Donald- 13 rough! son. • Ladies’ “A” • “Slipper” has a new ob- grade champion, Tuesday Juniors stacle in his garden. A gnome. Abby Thompson. Section 1: Crunchie winner this week was Elise Fitz- • We now know where Boe patrick, winning all three sets. gets his hard head from. Dad Hot on her heels was Seb “Darty”. Zagame also winning all three • Quite a few birthdays at to finish second. this time of year. One of the Section 2: Amali Fitz- more significant ones would patrick gets to feast on this be Aidy’s 50th. week’s Mars Bar after winning • A go fund me page has two of her three matches. been set up for “Turtle” and Sheena Fitzpatrick finished “Kiz”, as they had to shout second for the third week run- Nick and “Grub” after a little ning despite winning only her wager on the golf course. singles, Zali Heenan and Joe Monaghan also won two out • Men’s “C” grade champion, Bailey Hooper-Dixon. — Bow Wow of three sets. Section 3: Sam Olive takes home this week’s Twirl, com- fortably winning all three Keep Abreast with matches; Liam Monaghan runner up dropping just the Local Happenings! one game. Section 4: Taylah Giles got Don’t forget Your back on the winners list, win- ning all three matches, in- Local Newspaper cluding a tight 15-14. Rosie Fitzpatrick finished second Available from all district newsagents, winning one and narrowly los- or direct from the “Times” Offices, ing the others, Bohdi Jakubik Donald or Birchip; or ring the Donald office winning two sets on his way to (5497 1222) to arrange email or postal delivery. • Ladies’ “C” grade champion, Riani Donaldson. third place. “The Buloke Times”, Friday, August 20, 2021 — PAGE 13 North-Central Hockey

Birchip-Watchem v. scoreboard, it still provided a Wedderburn strong contest for the Bulls. Women: The assignment Reigning NCHA “best and was clear for Birchip- fairest”, Laura van der Weter- Watchem’s women team lead- ing, was a strong presence ing into their final round clash playing as a high full-back and against Wedderburn. A win was able to repel several of the would mean the Bulls would Bulls’ attacking moves. Play- finish the home and away sea- ing at inner, Sassia Coffey had son on top of the league lad- some effective ball carries for der. the Redbacks, including out- Standing in their way was manoeuvring mother Kellie on not only a strong Redbacks a couple of occasions, much to line-up, but also some friendly the latter’s chagrin. Neve Nis- fire, with Sassia Coffey, Zali bet was able to add a goal for Angel and Allie Knights fill- Wedderburn to make the half- ing in for Wedderburn to en- time score 4-1. sure an 11-a-side match could The second half was a be played. For Sassia and shootout that provided great Allie, this also meant lining up entertainment for the small • Birchip-Watchem’s Phoebe Paley (centre) attempts to put pressure on Wedderburn’s Amy Bailey (left), who has team- against their mothers, Kellie number of officials present to mate Neve Nisbett (right), running in support. Matthews and Kristy Knights. watch the game. Stephanie In unseasonably warm con- Coffey and Hannah Kemp reached the last game of the Schofield and Connor Caine hard to send the ball into the patrick were kept busy with ditions the younger members both added their second goals, 2021 season. Unfortunately (Fitzpatrick’s Transport), Han- attacking end and Elise Fitz- breakthroughs from St. Ar- of the Bulls team took charge while Chloe Gleeson, Bridie Wedderburn doesn’t have a nah White and Cody Jenkyn patrick scored another beauti- naud, and with the help of early, running with the ball at Reid and Talei Brooks also minkey team, so the Birchip- (Tormey’s IGA), Archer Riley ful goal. Not to be outdone, St. Tahlia Casey kept St. Arnaud’s will and pushing it into their found the back of the net to Watchem players had a game and Maddy Lanyon (Ladies’ Arnaud seized its opportunity attackers at bay with a closing attacking “D” repeatedly. make it seven individual goal amongst themselves as a fi- Auxiliary). with a fast break, scoring to score of 0. Awards went to Hockey purists would have scorers for the Bulls. nale. Under-12s had a loss 5-0. end the game with a draw. Jess White (House to Home), appreciated the first three Wedderburn also had sev- It was fantastic to see how Sam Olive was hard out on Awards went to Elise Fitz- Amy Campell (Signwise Solu- goals to be scored by the Bulls eral shots at goal, with the ball much all the minkey players corners creating pressure with patrick (Charlton Bakery), tions), Naomi Fitzpatrick as each followed a route to going from end to end quickly. had improved over the season. Rhys Gahans’s quick foot- Isaac Bourke (Rex Commu- (Tormey’s IGA), Tessa Fitz- goal that was characteristic for Bulls’ goalkeeper, Kristy They passed the ball to work in the pads saving plenty nity Theatre), Poppy Fitz- patrick (coach’s play of the the player’s position. Knights, executing some im- each other and ran down the of goals. Clancy Bourke’s sec- patrick (Ladies’ Auxiliary), day), Brooke Thompson and Centre-forward Stephanie pressive saves, including a field with the ball on their ond efforts created plenty of and Campbell Evans (coach’s Kelly Wright (coach’s award). Coffey pushed a goal after re- one-handed stick save that sticks. At the end of the game action in the forward line, with play of the day). Men: Charlton lost 14-0. A ceiving a pass near the penalty demonstrated superb reflexes. all players were very excited Amali Fitzpatrick helping it Women: Chartlton won 5- hard fought game with plenty spot, winger Jenna Angel The Redbacks were at the with what they had achieved through. Awards went to Rhys 0. Goals to Xanthe Fitzpatrick, of action for Charlton’s deter- tapped in a hard hit that found best when they earned short in their game. Coach Veronica Gahan (Rex Community The- Jessica White, Kelly Wright, mined backs. Zac Irwin laid her positioned at the goalpost, corners, with Shelby Gior- Hogan and her assistants, atre), Lila Schofield (Charlton Tessa Fitzpatrick, Bec Reid. some beautiful tackles with and inner Taina Brooks lando stepping up to the plate Samuel Hogan and Jenna Newsagency), Rosie Fitz- Charlton’s women’s team took Angus Jablonka right in the smacked a beautiful hit into confidently and competently. Angel, were very proud of the patrick (Tormey’s IGA), and the field looking better than action to back him up. Henry the corner of the goal after re- In consecutive corners, Gior- great team play and sports- Tully Bourke (coach’s play of ever after a weekend off. From Bourke was kept on his toes ceiving a pass from a short lando found first the left cor- manship from their charges. the day). the outset, all the play was all day defending with Matty corner. ner, then the right corner of the Birchip-Watchem awards: Under-15s drew 3-3. Goals with the Navies. Danielle “MadDog” Thompson like a Birchip-Watchem’s fourth goal, making it a brace for her- Olivia Barber (Mallee Shearing to Elise Fitzpatrick (2), and L- Lang, Kelly Wright and Xan- bull at a gate when the ball goal for the half was less text- self and three goals for Wed- Shed), Ivy Bourke (Birchip June Johnstone. A quick goal the Fitzpatrick were a dream came to him in goals. Bec book, but just as effective. Po- derburn. Newsagency), Macada Russell from St. Arnaud shocked team in the forward line with Reid worked tirelessly to send sitioned near the goalkeeper’s However, Birchip-Watchem (Ash Smith and Heath Charlton into action scoring an their short and sharp passes the ball down to Isaac Bourke pads, Hannah Kemp found a completed its mission, and the Hogan), Eligh Dean (Birchip equalizer from Elise Fitz- between each other. Jess who was in perfect position ball deflected at head height in 9-3 victory sealed the minor IGA). patrick. By the end of the first White supported the forwards for a quick break. her direction. Hannah raised premiership for the Bulls. half L-June Johnstone had throughout the entire game. Charlton awards went to her stick to meet the ball and Birchip-Watchem awards: Charlton v. St. Arnaud found the goals, placing Ever-reliable Brooke Thomp- Angus Jablonka (Charlton slapped it down into the goals, Hannah Kemp (Paul and Charlton Hockey Club had Charlton in the lead 2-1. St. son seemed to have a magnet Mensland), Bec Reid (Wright’s much to the delight of her Cathy Lowry), Kristy Knights a great start to the day with Arnaud came out hard in the on her stick making contact Carpentry and digging), Matt teammates. (Ash Smith and Heath Hogan). two minkey teams taking the second half and scored to with the ball every time and Thompson (Ladies’ Auxiliary) Although Wedderburn soon Minkey: It’s hard to be- field for their final game of the bring it to 2-all. Isaac Bourke sending it back up to the for- and Zac Irwin (coach’s play of found itself trailing on the lieve that mMinkey has season, Awards: Finn and Poppy Fitzpatrick fought wards. Naomi and Kylie Fitz- the day). Under-Sixteen Football Birchip-Watchem v. Birchip-Watchem defence Wedderburn held Wedderburn scoreless. The second quarter contin- The Birchip-Watchem ued in the same vein, with the under-16 football team had Bulls continuing their charge. one mission — improve its Lachie Randall and Connor percentage as much as possi- Boyle added to the goals ble to give itself a remote scored by Colbert and Marks. chance of securing a finals Harry Cook, Tate Knight, berth, and then hope Donald Blake Lee and Jake Facin did was defeated by Sea Lake- well to stay focused in de- Nandaly Tigers, which was fence and continue to thwart higher placed. the attempts of Jeswin It was always going to be a Daniels and Riley Hogan, monumental task, given the playing in the Wedderburn young Bulls started the round colours, along with Zac Slide with 66%, and needed to and Flynn Lock, who were make up 88% but they played trying to gain some momen- like a finals place depended tum for the visitors. At the on it with all the emphasis on main, break Birchip-Watchem scoring quickly. was ahead 20.6 (126) to Wed- The game was played with derburn 0. • Ty Colbert runs the ball into attack during Saturday’s under-16 game. Also pictured are the Bulls’ Tate Knight, Jewin reduced numbers on both The Bulls continued to Daniels (with helmet, playing for Wedderburn), Riley Hogan (background left, also playing for Wedderburn), Lachlan Ran- teams, with some Birchip- share the ball around in the dall, Samuel Hogan, and umpire Mark Bowen. Watchem players donning the third quarter, to ensure that Redbacks’ jersey, which re- even some members of the the final term, was having a improving the Bulls per - Congratulations to all of and Noonan Tyres), W. Marks sulted in a fast-flowing game backline had an opportunity good battle on Will Marks, centage by 41. the under-16 players, coach (BWFC Catering Commit- and the Bulls on the attack to score a goal. The Redbacks trying hard, to stop the Bulls Jarrod Tyler, assistant coach tee), S. Hogan (BWFC Junior from the onset. fought hard and had a great adding to their amassing total, However, as the day un- Robbie Lee and team man- Exec), T. Knight (TMC En- Samuel Hogan was win- opportunity to get on the but they were unable to slow folded it became evident the ager Chris Colbert on the sea- viro), A. Dean (Bowen’s ning the ball in the ruck and board, but were unlucky to hit the Bulls’ onslaught. point was mute because son, the commitment to Sports Store) and L. Randall Ty Colbert constantly drove the very top of the point post. Donald had snuffed out any training and the development (Jake and Billy Noonan). the ball forward, where Will At the end of the third quarter, The final score was hope of a finals berth, upset- that has taken place over the Marks and Austin Dean were the Bulls were leading Wed- Birchip-Watchem 36.17 (233) ting the higher placed Tigers sporadic season that unfolded. For Wedderburn: Robert waiting forward, ready to derburn by 28.12 (180) to 0. to Wedderburn 0, but the les- to give itself a chance to com- Whyman, Zac Slide, Flynn score, resulting in nine goals Charlie Franks, playing in son for the day was a maths pete in the ambiguous finals Best for Birchip-Watchem: Lock, Dylan Caruana, Coby for the quarter, whilst the the Red and Black stripes in one, with the 233 point win series. T. Colbert (Sharp’s Bakery Cunningham. PAGE 14 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, August 20, 2021. North-Central Netball Birchip-Watchem create, through her fitness and v. Wedderburn determination in the centre. After a week’s hiatus Maddie Sinclair and Hannah forced upon the netballers by Cook worked well in defence, the state wide restrictions to and at quarter-time the scores limit the spread of the Coron- were very close, with Birchip- avirus, the Birchip-Watchem Watchem trailing 11 to Wed- and Wedderburn girls were derburn 12. Wedderburn got a pleased to get back on the good run on in the second courts in what was to be an en- quarter, giving its shooters re- tertaining day of netball. peated opportunities, which With some pride on the kept the Birchip-Watchem de- line, and a potential final spot fenders busy. This lead set for the “A” graders, the Wedderburn up for the rest of matches were well contested the match, as the Wedderburn and the spoils were shared be- defenders, Georgia Fry and tween the two teams. Sharyn Lockhart, were unre- lenting in the third quarter. “A” grade: It came down The ball was being moved to the last round home game quickly through the centre for Birchip-Watchem to try to court despite the Bulls’ Ella make a run into the finals after Hogan looking to take every missing opportunities earlier opportunity for intercepts, and in the season that they maybe Wedderburn continued to ex- should have taken, and the tend its lead, winning 52 to task was going to be a massive Birchip-Watchem 25. one against the unbeaten Wed- Birchip-Watchem awards derburn team which with its went to Abigail Flowers, who smart outfit, is a regular finals never gave up at both ends of contender. the court (Bowen’s Sports Both sides got off to a Store), and Ebony Frank, who strong start with shooters demonstrated she is a worthy making the most of opportuni- holder of a senior position in ties. The first quarter was a the Bulls’ lineup (Mick Foott close one, with Wedderburn Grain and Livestock Haulage). • Wedderburn “C” grade goal defence, Abby Benaim, outreaches Birchip-Watchem’s Petria Frank to cut off an attack by ahead 12-11 at the first break. the Bullettes on Saturday. Also pictured, from left, are the Redbacks’ wing attack Cat Walsh, Birchip-Watchem wing defence Small changes to the Wedder- “C” grade: For the final Harriet Morgan, Wedderburn goal shooter Lahni Jackson, the Bulls’ goal keeper, Maryanne Bell and goal defence Charlotte burn line-up, coupled with an round of the season, after a injury to Bulls’ keeper Meghan forced week off, both teams McCredden, and Birchip-Watchem centre, Ella Walsh. were eager to hit the court. Noonan, found the Redbacks Kayla Rodda, Matilda Rickard the mid-court and putting into the goal ring, seeing due to many sides not able to Wedderburn scored the first making a break on the Bulls in and Emily Barber played well pressure on the Redbacks. Birchip Watchem’s GA, Zali field 13- “B” teams, so every goal, but with a few key the second stanza. Courtney in defence for the Bulls, creat- Weddurburn kept persisting, Angel convert the efforts on chance they get to take the turnovers Birchip- Watchem Gleeson worked hard in de- ing many turnovers. Bella with Amelia Buschmann and the scoreboard. The Bulls court is filled with eager antic- remained in contention fence for her new club, shut- Morris, playing wing defence Layla Perry putting pressure came out on top, and are finals ipation, and the final game throughout the first quarter. As ting down many opportunities for the Bulls, enabled quick on goal shooters Asha Lee and bound with a handy 23-9 win, was no exception. both teams settled into the and feeding the ball back to ball clearance from these Zali Angel, which resulted in and a huge team improvement match, there were some bril- the Wedderburn attacking end turnovers, resulting in more a very even third term. over the season. The improvement of the liant passages of play from the through slick mid-field play scoring opportunities. Tylah girls as individuals and as a mid court. Bulls’ Ella Walsh led by the fleet-of-foot Meg Haslam and Bethany Hiha At three-quarter time the Birchip-Watchem award team over the year has been was using great ball placement Lowry. The Wedderburn goalers combined well in the final Bulls had a lead 15-8, but winners were Gabby O’Don- amazing, and coaches Kelly to feed into goal shooter Chloe wrong footed the Bulls’ de- quarter, with accurate shooting changes were made just to in- nell (Mick Foott Grain and Angel and Jo Lee can’t wait to Gleeson and Petria Frank, fence to get the ball close to ensuring the Bulls maintained crease the height in attack and Livestock Haulage/BWFCCC) see what 2022 has in store for which saw Birchip-Watchem the ring in the hands of shooter a comfortable lead. have fresh legs through the and Georgia Hogan (Wim- these girls. begin to close in on the lead Shelley DeAraugo, who added mid-court. The final quarter mera Mallee Accounting/ Wedderburn had made. How- 13 of the Redbacks’ 16 goals The final scores saw saw the Bulls display many Mallee Branded). Umpire Birchip-Watchem awards: ever, Wedderburn regained the for the quarter seeing them Birchip-Watchem 44 defeat clean passages of play. Gracie award, Ella Walsh (IGA). Esther Bourke (O’Connors momentum in the final half, take an 11-goal lead at the Wedderburn 15. Ferrier and Zara Lowry Birchip) and Rose Comer and extended its lead with as- major break. In an attempt to worked well in the mid-court, 13-and-Under “B”: The (Hogan’s Transport). Umpire sertive shooting from its goal regroup, Gabrielle Rule and and Beau Haslam made con- youngest of the Bulls have not award, Gemma Woods (Dan attack. The fun each team was Awards for Birchip-Watchem: Madeline Marks were sent sistently well-timed passes had much court time this year, Coffey Contracting). back in defence to curb the having throughout the game Bella Morris (glass donated by strong attack from the Red- was obvious, and welcomed, O’Connors Birchip and Mallee backs, and Hannah Cook pro- in a season that has been far Shearing) and Tylah Haslam vided some height at wing from typical. (towel donated TMC Enviro). Under-Thirteen Football defence, however their efforts Final scores: Birchip- Cheyenne Parsons received Birchip-Watchem Knights taking a great mark score two more goals. When were in vain as the Redbacks Watchem 27 was defeated by the umpire’s award (kindly right in front to score their the siren sounded to end the showed everyone why they go Wedderburn 40. donated by the Birchip Café v. Wedderburn first goal of the day. Jeswin third quarter, the score was into the “A” grade finals as fa- Birchip-Watchem awards: and Greg’s Digging). A beautiful sunny day pre- Daniel, playing his second Birchip-Watchem 4.2 (26) to vorites. By the end of the Sharps Bakery/TMCEnviro - sented itself for the final quarter for the Redbacks, was Wedderburn 4.6 (30), setting game, their unequivocal com- Maryanne Bell, Mick Foot Awards for Wedderburn: round of the home and away an attacking threat and moved the game up for a competitive mitment to the team plan and Grain and Livestock Haulage- Ella Bailey, Ciara Rose Sims season in the North-Central the ball forward well for his fourth quarter. faith in each other saw Wed- Petria Frank. and Amelia Buschmann Football League. The under- adopted team. However, The Bulls piled on more derburn open up the game and 13 boys were happy just to get Kobe Hamilton was starting points in the final term, with extend out to a 27-goal win to 16-and-Under “A”: No 13-and-Under “A”: The a game of football in, with to dominate in the Bulls’ de- goals to Jeswin Daniel and end to the Bulls’ finals hopes. game. young Bullettes were keen to many Birchip-Watchem take to the court after having a players taking turns in the fence, taking some excellent Jack Knights. The final score Birchip-Watchem award 16-and-Under “B”: It was few weeks off and were find- Redbacks jersey during the marks and running the ball was Birchip-Watchem 8.5 winners for the strong mid- a warm and sunny day for the ing it hard to believe that this game. forward well. (53) to Wedderburn 4.6 (30). court play throughout the final round of the regular sea- was the last game of the home- Coach Bourke lent Wed- Bayley Kemp made a great All players enjoyed the op- game were Demi Foott (O’- son. Birchip-Watchem got off and-away season. From the derburn some of his best run down the left wing and portunity to take part in a Donnells Café and Wine Bar) to a great start, scoring 16 first whistle it was clear that players in the first quarter and kicked the ball forward for the competitive game and both and Cheyenne Parsons goals in the first quarter, both teams were keen to get this was reflected on the score Bulls, but this move was coaches should be applauded (Birchip Automotive/Noonan thanks to some accurate shoot- possession of the ball, but it board, with the Redbacks thwarted by the Wedderburn for the spirit in which the Tyres). ing by Imogen Boyle at goal was also evident that some jumping out to a 3 goal lead at defence. After some scrappy game was played. attack, and Ada Bourke at goal skills had decreased over the quarter time. For the Bulls, play, Charlie Barber broke Goal scorers for Birchip- “B” grade: In the “B” shooter. break, with some sloppy Ollie Cook was tackling hard through several tackles and Watchem: J. Knights (4), J. grade Birchip-Watchem kept Although the Wedderburn passes and lots of turn-overs in defence and relishing the moved the ball forward to Daniel (2), N. Dean, W. Ryan. its head up, but again Wedder- defence tried hard, the Bulls by both teams. opportunity to practise his Noah Dean. Dean was open For Wedderburn: E. McCoy burn put on a display of skills continued to score freely skills on his teammates play- in the goal square and kicked (3), L. Roberts. and teamwork that was hard throughout the match. Emily The Bulls pulled them- ing for Wedderburn. The the Bulls’ second goal. At Best for Birchip-Watchem: for the Bulls to match. The Braine, playing wing attack selves together and started Redbacks were on top for the half- time, the score was Bulls started well, with Ebony for the Bulls, combined well working as a team. Defenders quarter, though, with Evan Birchip-Watchem 2.1 (13) to Jeswin Daniel (Noonan’s Frank stepping up to play a with Hannah Wilson in the Georgia Hogan and Eva Cof- McCoy kicking two goals. At Wedderburn 4.6 (30). Tyres), Charlie Barber (Sharp’s full game in the goals with centre. Both players, together fey where like two peas in a the end of the first quarter, the In the third quarter, Eva Bakery), Sassia Coffey (BWFC Abigail flowers and Stacy with Keira Lowry, found a lot pod, working really hard to score was Birchip-Watchem 0 and Sassia Coffey played for Catering Committee), Oliver Hamilton in the last quarter, of space through the mid-court create turnovers for the Bulls. to Wedderburn 3.2 (20). Wedderburn, with Eva mark- Cook (O’Donnell’s Café) and they were making the and enabled the Bulls to move Gabby O’Donnell in centre The Bulls started to make ing well. The play was For Wedderburn: Evan most of the opportunities that the ball to their shooters was clocking up the kilo- their presence felt in the largely in the Bulls’ forward McCoy, Kalais Crees, Eli Ella Hogan worked hard to smoothly and efficiently. meters, making leads through second quarter, with Jack line and they were able to Clarke. “The Buloke Times”, Friday, August 20, 2021 — PAGE 15 The Buloke Times Est. 1875 SPORTSPORT

Finals in a Fortnight — Possibly The regrettable news that Melbourne’s COVID-19 lockdown had been extended by another fortnight, until September 2, has confirmed that North- Central football, netball and hockey semi-finals are new scheduled to take place on the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, September 4 and 5, at the earliest. This is in line with the Birchip-Watchem was miss- endure a fortnight of limited North-Central Board decision ing at least three players last opportunity to train and main- to delay the finals to give weekend — Jason Hinkley, tain fitness and match condi- Melbourne-based players Daniel Castellano and Daniel tioning. every opportunity to rejoin Ratcliffe — when the Bulls Grand Final their team-mates, so as not to overcame Wedderburn to September 18 disadvantage any of the four secure second place on the If the semi-finals are com- teams. league ladder, in the final pleted on September 4 and 5, A most unsettling season, round of the 11-game home- and the preliminary final goes in terms of the scheduling of and-away series. ahead on Saturday, September matches, just became even The Redbacks were also 11, the grand final is now more unsettling, particularly missing Hamish Winter-Irv- scheduled to take place at for teams preparing to contest ing, a key member of their de- Wycheproof on Saturday, the 2021 finals series. fence. September 18. Donald is the hardest hit Potentially the most disad- Feeny Medal Count by the lockdown, with a third vantaged of all teams, because to be Live Streamed of its senior starting lineup of the extention, is defending In a break from tradition, being Melbourne-based, in- title holder, Sea Lake-Nan- but in line with the challenges cluding Ross Young, Rian daly. of combatting COVID-19 and Mcgough, Brendan Goss, its many restrictions, the James Wall, Daniel Venditti, While it is the best placed team in terms of player un- North-Central Football League Brian Beckham and Mick will live stream its 2021 Foster, while Seamus Young availability, with only Ryan Craig locked away in Mel- Feeny Medal vote count, on a finds it impossible to get back date still to be confirmed. from his new base in Perth. bourne, it has already endured almost six weeks without This will enable a wider having to fire a shot competi- audience to witness the vote E-Mailers! tively. counts in all football grades and the announcement of the Contributors sending The Tigers must now cool various other league awards, stories and photos to their heels for another two including “Rookie of the the “Times” via E-mail weeks — hardly an ideal Year”, goal kicking, Tooley- preparation for the most im- are reminded to include buc Sporting Club Presi- portant period of the season. identifications of any dents’ Award and the East people in photographs. North-Central’s finalists in Charlton Hotel Club Cham- all three codes must now pionship.

• Two players with major roles to play in North-Central’s 2021 finals series, Wedderburn Hockey Youngsters coach Danny Benaim (pictured handballing his way out of trouble), and Birchip-Watchem’s Ruben Vesikuru, applying pressure with a fierce tackle. Benaim will lead the Redbacks into the cut-throat first semi-final against Donald, while Vesikuru will be a member of the Bulls’ Go In Hard at Donald strong midfield aiming to dethrone reigning champion, Sea Lake-Nandaly.

Sea Lake-Nandaly Tigers may have been new to hockey when they joined North-Central in 2016, but have certainly taken to the game with enthusiasm. Donald v. Women lost their final Sea Lake-Nandaly game, but still gave it their all Saturday against Sea and had a good crack! Lake-Nandaly was the last The end result was still a day of hockey for three of fairly low 0-5, Carly Pearse Donald’s 6 teams. and Louise Barber receiving Congrats to the under-12s the awards. and under-15s for making it into the finals! It was a very The men’s team came into competitive game played by the day knowing it wasn’t all teams this week. going to make finals, but still Under-12s fought all game put in everything to move into to keep the scores low, man- fifth on the ladder, winning aging to score a lucky goal in with a 5-0 scoreline! the second half to secure their spot! Well done to Oakley Finn Smith and Alex Brennan and Lyric Davis on Bouchier won the awards. the awards. Under-15s managed to tire Good luck to the juniors in Sea Lake-Nandaly out in the finals! first half, registering a mas- • Pictured right, bat- sive 7 goals in the second half tling it out with Donald’s to score another win and Lyric Davis (centre) in the move to second on the ladder. under-12s section are the Texas David and Oscar Tigers’ Archie Alday (left) and Terry got the awards. Alli-Jane Thompson (right). PAGE 16 — “The Buloke Times”, Friday, August 20, 2021