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Ground breaking Committed Chris Smith, AgBioEn Chairman Charles Hunting, Mayor Libro Mustica, AgBioEn for 60 Program Director Lubey Lozevski, AgBioEn Managing Director Energy Peter Holmgren, Pete Vandengoor and Kris Lee are ready to break ground on the years Katunga biofuel project. See story page 3.

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sportsIT has been confirmed that one of the funding ap- Australia’srorts recommendations to award the grantsscandal to any ministerial rules, by awarding a grant of $36,000 plications overlooked in the Federal Government clubs in marginal seats - many of whom attracted to a shooting club of which she was a member she sports funding scandal was made by Moira Shire for scores in the 50s - prior to last year’s federal election. was guilty of a conflict of interest. the benefit of the Tungamah Football Netball Club. Seventy three percent of projects given funding Moira Shire CEO Mark Henderson told the Lead- A list obtained by the ABC showed that the Tunga- were not recommended by Sport Australia. er that ,although the shire was disappointed to have mah project, which was an application of $500,000 Talking to the Leader last week, Federal Mem- missed out on the funding for Tungamah, the pro- Firies for the replacement of change rooms damaged in ber for Nicholls Damian Drum said that deciding ject was still on their agenda. the 2012 floods, received a score of 86 out of 100. where funds should be allocated was one of the “The project has merit, and though we would like By measure of household income, Tungamah has privileges of being in government. to snag a grant to help pay for it if possible, we are share the lowest socioeconomic profile in Moira Shire. “It’s part and parcel of the political process, and looking at other ways to fund it. It is certainly some- Sport Australia ranked applications on a points one of the great things about being in government,’ thing we are still committed to,” he said. system out of 100, setting a threshold of 74 or high- he said. “It is not unusual to miss out on funding in the skills er for grant approval. Senator McKenzie resigned on Sunday after an first round of applications, however the Yarrawon- The candals erupted last month when it was re- ga Tennis Club did receive $77,000 in that funding See story page 5 investigation by the Department of Prime Minister vealed that former Sports Minister and deputy and Cabinet found that, though she had not broken round, so I think Moira shire has done pretty well.” Nationals leader Bridget McKenzie ignored Sports Continued on page 2. www.numurkahleader.net.au 2 — Numurkahleader, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 PETER COX & SONS FUNERALDIRECTORS Moira misses out in sports rorts scandal Professional service tailored to your needs Continued from front page. new ones. It’s very disappointing to have missed modate so many players, and we want to provide Former Tungamah Football Netball Club pres- out.” the best facilities we can.” Locally owned & operated 24 hours - 7 days a week ident Troy Costigan, who held the role for 10 Mr Costigan said that, between its football and Mr Costigan said that new facilities at the club years before recently stepping down, told the netball teams, it needs rooms to accommodate were important not just for club members, but Funeral calls and information Leader that the change rooms were almost con- around 150 players, and the current rooms just for the entire town. demned following the 2012 floods. aren’t up to scratch. “We don’t have a community hall here any “We had people from the shire come out and more so the club gets used as a venue for all sorts Cnr5862 Meiklejohn &3047 Quinn Streets “Especially playing in the Murray League; you look at them and they were in such a bad state go to places like Numurkah where their facilities of events by the town and it needs to be up to ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION that they were originally going to condemn are fantastic and then they come here and our fa- scratch. them, but they did a bit of a patch up job to make cilities really aren’t good. “We’re going to keep trying, because it needs Meals on Wheels Roster them usable instead,” he said. “We do a great job for a little town, to accom- to happen and we’re still hopeful that we can get Rnd 1 Rnd 2 Rnd 3 “They’re still very old and we desperately need there.” J. & M. Luci M. Caccianiga Lions Club 10/2 Numurkah J. Nolan Numurkah Sec V. Bunny 11/2 College R. Kennett C. North R. & C. 12/2 C. Boldt Hardham POLICE BEAT A week of drugs and thefts W. Knight St Joseph’s Diverse 13/2 Primary School Builders A WAAIA man was remanded in police cus- G. Watson Rotary Club C. & K. Cole tody to appear before Wangaratta Magistrates Stolen ... This caravan, rego 14/2 R. Wright Numurkah court yesterday after a ‘significant’ quantity of Coordinator – MHA Care Phone 5742 1111 X78 549 was stolen from methylamphetamine was found in his vehicle during a search by Cobram police in the early a Gray Street address on hours of February 1. Saturday night. Seventeen medium to large cannabis plants were seized during the execution of a search warrant at a residence on Lawford St, Barmah on January 25. The male resident was charged with cultivation of narcotic plants and will appear at the Sheppar- ton Magistrates court in May. Two more sunshine gates were stolen on the weekend, this time being removed from a prop- erty on Katunga Picola Road on Sunday. A caravan was taken from an address on Gray Street Numurkah overnight on Saturday. The registration of the caravan is X78 549, and anybody who has seen the van is encouraged to contact their local police. The vehicle that collided with a power pole on the GV Highway overnight on January 26 has been confirmed as stolen. The dark blue 2018 Holden Captiva was stolen from a Walters Street Wunghnu address shortly before the collision at around 4am. Moira gets drought funding - for real COME AND SEE US FOR ALL YOUR THE are we or aren’t we Resources David Littleproud assured that Moira had been Stolen game of whether Moira Shire had used his ministerial dis- awarded it. will receive $1 million worth cretion to award the funding to “I had been told in the last of federal funding to complete Moira after all. weeks of parliament that Moira local infrastructure and other However, Mr Drum spoke had been given the okay, and goods PRINTING drought-relief projects has fi- too soon, and within days he that was the basis on which I CALENDARS nally been concluded - and the was forced to eat his words and made the announcement,” he answer is yes, we are. tell bitterly disappointed locals said. and plates POSTERS UP TO A1 Moira Shire residents first that Moira Shire would not be “Unfortunately, there was learned that the shire had been receiving the funding after all. a review of the grants that PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS deemed ineligible for the fund- Last week though, it was I wasn’t aware of, and that located ing in late October 2019, with announced that Moira Shire prevented the funding being STOLEN goods were found in a vehicle in the car park of the Numurkah Golf and FLYERS Moira having been calculated was among a number of shires awarded at the time. Bowls Club on Sunday, after an incident in- as having 16.9% of its popula- which had been allocated the “I’m delighted to be able tion employed in the agricul- to confirm now though that volving a number of individuals who were BUSINESS CARDS funding in a new round. ture industry - 0.1% short of Moira will definitely be receiv- not members of the club. For real this time. MENUS the 17% eligibility threshold. ing the funding.” Police were called by the manager on Mr Drum told those gath- The decision was met with The $1 million drought relief duty, after a Numurkah woman, known to ered for the official reopen- VOUCHERS disbelief at the time, but the funding is intended to provide golf club staff, entered the premises with ing of a number of bridges in disappointment lasted barely short-term support, including two men, at around 10.30am and refused lower Moira last week that, BOOKS AND MAGAZINES a week, with Federal Mem- by boosting local employment when he ‘shot his mouth off’ to leave after failing to produce identifica- ber for Nicholls Damian Drum and procurement, and ad- by announcing the funding in tion when requested. Small numbers of anything announcing at the start of No- dressing social and community early November, he had been It is believed that one of the men was Ph. 5862 1034 vember that Minister for Water needs. NumurkahLEADER involved in an altercation with one of two 88 Melville St, Numurkah men, who arrived at the venue at around the same time. Letter to the Editor After arriving at the club, Numurkah po- Numurkah Leader is lice members ran a check of the number bound by the Standards plates of the Holden Commodore station of Practice of the Australian Press Drummy’s defence Drummy’s near-Orwellian terminology for wagon the woman and men were believed Council. If you believe ‘pork-barreling’ or his willingness to defend the to be travelling in, which revealed the num- the Standards may have been breached, I’VE just heard Damian Drum on ABC Ra- National Party, despite them delaying and/or ber plates to be stolen. you may approach the newspaper dio tell Patricia Karvelas that Bridget McKen- denying his (read: our) electorate much-need- A search of the vehicle, which is also sus- itself or contact the Council by email zie simply tried to ‘maximise the performance’ ed drought funding, sports funding and water pected to be stolen, was conducted and a ([email protected]) or by phone of the Sports Grants scheme, on behalf of the policy reform. range of goods, mainly power tools, were ([02] 9261 1930). For further information Coalition. Andrew Bock located. The goods are believed to be sto- see www.presscouncil.org.au. I can’t decide which I admire more - Euroa len, and investigations are ongoing.

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Breaking ground ... AgBioEn Chairman Charles Hunting, AgBioEn Program Director Lubey Lozevski, AgBioEn Managing Director Energy Peter Holmgren and Pete Vandengoor watch as Mayor Libro Mustica performs the official ground breaking on the biofuel project. Ground breaking project gets started at Katunga THE AgBioEn renewable project officially got was a matter of proving that its production pro- The earthworks process is expected to take exist in Australia at the moment,” Mr Lozevski under way at Katunga yesterday. cess - which will use pyrolysis technology and around two months. said. Once fully operational, the $2 billion dollar Fischer-Tropsch to convert agricultural waste If there are no major obstacles encountered in “As well as the higher end roles, there are a lot project will employ 350 people at the Numurkah products into renewable diesel, jet fuel, fertiliser, the planning approvals process, it is anticipated of other roles such as data analytics, IT, IOT, and Road site and will produce biofuels that will save LPG and food grade carbon dioxide - can be per- that the first biofuel will be produced at the plant production operators and supervisors where the equivalent of 450,000 tonnes of CO2. formed with emissions levels below European in the first half of 2021. there are existing courses that can be tailored to Stage one of the project received planning ap- standards. AgBioEn Managing Director Energy Peter provide skills specific to this industry. proval from Moira Sire in late 2019, with plan- Although the company is yet to receive plan- Holmgren, who has worked in the energy in- “We want to grow the talent we need in this ning for stage two still undergoing the approval ning permission for stage two, civil works and dustry for 30 years, said that he had already had region.” process. production, it is keen to get works under way for engagement from major corporate players in the Katunga Fresh owner Pete Vandergoor has AgBioEn Program Director Lubey Lozevski both stages. energy sector who were interested in what the been the local sponsor of the project, and said told the Leader yesterday that they are excited to “We can’t install any production or operating project can produce. yesterday that he is excited to see it getting under finally get started on the project, which the com- equipment until we have EPA approval, but we “Renewable energy sources are increasingly way. pany has been working on for over two years. are confident that we will meet their standards, at the top of the agenda for fuel companies and “As our greenhouse business has expanded “We are optimistic that we will receive approv- and we’d like to be ready to start that phase once they are keen to get on board,” he said. we’ve encountered issues with being able to ac- al for stage two from Moira Shire in the near approval is received,” Mr Lozevski said “This project will allow us to address the de- cess enough natural gas to supply the expansions future, and that we will receive works approval “The first step is completing the earth works, sire for renewable energy sources in the market- we’d like to do,” he said. from the EPA later this year, so in the meantime which we are commencing today. “Chris place.” “AgBioEn will not only allow us to expand, it we are preparing the ground in anticipation of Smith and Associates engineering consultancy AgBioEn has been in talks with GOTAFE, and will allow us to be even greener than we already that,” he said. from Shepparton will be managing the earth the local campuses of LaTrobe and Melbourne are, by providing a supply of renewable energy. AgBioEn will complete its emissions mod- works,which will be carried out by Kris Lee universities about the creation or augmentation ”We’re looking forward to being their first cus- elling for submission to the EPA in coming Earthworks from Katunga.” of courses that will deliver a workforce with the tomer.” months, and once submitted, it is expected that Initial works will involve clearing an eight hec- skills the project will need. Katunga Fresh is currently in the process of the authority’s approval process will take around tare site to a depth of 100mm, with a four hectare “We’ve discussed the creation of engineering establishing an additional 40 hectares of green- four months. site in the centre, on which the plant will be built. courses that will equip people with the skills houses which will supply waste to the AgBioEn Mr Lozevski said that gaining EPA approval specifically needed for this project, which don’t plant, creating an extra 400 jobs. Double double delight at St Joe’s THE very first day of school is a lit- twins has been separated into different tle nerve-wracking for even the most classes, they are never far away from confident child, but four lucky St Joe’s each other. preps started their school careers off Principal Paul Arnel said that, as with last week with the comfort of a very fa- all families, the school had worked with miliar face by their side. the twins’ parents to find the best ar- For the first time in quite a few years, rangement for the individual students. St Joseph’s Primary School has wel- “This allows each child to develop a comed two sets of twins among their bit of independence and pursue their new students. own interests as their personalities de- While clearly a little nervous, Maya velop,” he said. and Bella Curtis and Zara and Jobe Though each set of twins is physical- Morris all told the Leader that they ly unique enough to make them easily were excited to start school, and identifiable - and put the nix on any though they differed on whether inside seat swapping shenanigans - Mr Arnel or outside was better, they all had one said that it was never long before teach- favourite thing in common - playing. ers could tell even the most identical of With St Joe’s newly extended prep twins apart. area in use for the new school year, “You quickly get to know them as in- thanks to the new open room team dividuals, and their unique traits and teaching format, though each set of personalities always shine through.” Double double delight ... Maya and Bella Curtis and Zara and Jobe Morris are excited about starting school. 4 — Numurkahleader, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Bridge rebuilds restore access in lower Moira EMERGENCY services vehicles and heavy vehicles now have year-round access to lower Moira, with major works completed on a trio of bridges on Stewart’s Bridge Road. Stewart’s Bridge Road provides access between Echuca and Barmah-Shepparton Road, serving a large area of western Moira, creating a vital link between Moira and Campaspe shires and allow- ing access to large sections of the Murray and Goulburn rivers. Shackell’s Folly, Wallala and Mahoney’s bridges provided passage across a network of creeks that criss-cross the road, but had fallen into disrepair. Heavy vehicle access on the route had become dependent on earthen bypasses which were only accessible in dry conditions, effectively leaving around 25 properties within Moira Shire cut off from heavy vehicles - including fire trucks - for months at a time. With a load limit of 20 tonnes for Shackell’s Folly Bridge, and only 10 tonnes for Wallala and Mahoney’s bridges prior to the upgrade, an ina- bility to transport grain, stock and supplies along Stewart’s Bridge Road to the main freight routes also made expansion in the agriculture industry prohibitive. Officially reopening the bridges last week, Federal Member for Nicholls Damian Drum said that, as well as providing emergency service access, the bridges would allow local producers to get their goods to market in a more efficient, effective and safe manner. The $1.85 million upgrade project was jointly funded by the Federal Government, which pro- vided $950,000 through its Bridges Renewal Bridges rebuilt ... Cr Libro Mustica, Cr Kevin Programme, $300,000 was also received from the Victorian Government from its Local Roads Bourke, Jean Golding and Damian Drum MP to Market Program, with Moira Shire, paying in front of the rebuilt Wallala bridge. $600,000. Mayor Libro Mustica said it would have been of our extensive road and bridge network that vehicle access, the bridges provided a vital route The official opening of the bridges last Thurs- unlikely council could have contemplated com- underpins our economy and community con- to market for local primary producers, as well as day was attended by Jean Golding, the daughter- pleting this much needed project without state nectivity.” an anticipated increase in tourists,with upgraded in-law of one of the brothers, Arthur Golding. and federal support. “We have seen only too well these past few all-weather access to the nearby state forest and “Arthur was a very clever man who could turn “The demand for state and federal grant fund- weeks how important it is for emergency ser- Murray River now available. his hand to anything,” she said. ing is extremely competitive, particularly now vices to gain access to rural properties, and the Records show that bridges were first built in “Later on, he bought a dozer to put crops in with the constraints of rate capping,” he said. bridge upgrades now make this necessary safety those locations in 1877, and were rebuilt in the and he started doing earth works and did a lot of “We will continue to put forward quality ap- requirement possible. 1930s - without the benefit of heavy machinery - work in the area for the Nathalia Shire, building plications to assist with the repair and upgrade Cr Mustica said that, in addition to emergency by the Golding brothers from Kotupna. levy banks and bridge approaches.”

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One-off Arts and Free community Culture plus Community event NUMURKAH Have Strengthening Grant your COMMUNITY BBQ say! applications – now open Come along to the launch of the Numurkah Community Planning Survey, find out about Do you need funding for an event or to improve community planning in Numurkah, and enjoy a facilities or services for your local community? Then the Community Strengthening Minor free BBQ dinner! If you require Grant (up to $5,000) is for you. assistance completing Friday 7 February at 6pm Or perhaps you have an arts project you would your application give Newman Square like to pursue? If so, why not apply for a one-off us a call. Cnr Melville & Quinn St, Numurkah Arts and Culture Grant (up to $10,000). If you require access to For more details, including upcoming open a computer, libraries across the shire have Activities for the kids, snow cones and popcorn available. information sessions, go to our website. Hot drinks available for purchase from Coffee by Emma. computers available Applications close 5pm Friday 13 March for public use. For more information, please contact the Community Development team at Moira Shire Council on [email protected] or 5871 9222. Phone NRS Email 5871 9222 133 677 [email protected] NumurkahLEADER, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 — 5 Firies use special skills to keep comrades safe THE horrifi c events of this summer have given Australians a renewed safely and effectively. admiration for the courage and tenacity of our volunteer fi re fi ghters, Numurkah’s CFA brigade has 30 members, around a third of whom but whilst news footage is dominated by images of fi re personnel hold- solely fi ll roles such as administration, whilst some of the ‘active’ mem- ing hoses or riding in trucks, that merely shows the tip of the iceberg of bers also have additional skills that allow them to fulfi l specialised roles. what goes into fi ghting a fi re. Two such members are Peter Bilston, who is a member of the rehab Without the vital work done by those in a myriad of supporting team, and Ian Hannaford who has been spending a lot of time above roles, fire fighters on the fire ground couldn’t hope to do their jobs the ground this summer as an air attack supervisor.

Peter keeps a life-saving lookout As a long term quali ed  rst aider and  rst aid breathing apparatus - meaning the rehab team trainer, Peter Bilston was a perfect candidate for has had a busy summer already. EyesFEW of us can nowin imagine the the ba sky le against vitalcombine your to knowledge the of  re fi ghting ght with the district 22 rehab team which is based out of “ e gear members wear for structure  res, our country’s summer  res being made with- what you’re observing on the ground to decide Mooroopna. with breathing apparatus on their backs and face out the assistance of water bombing aircra , what methods to use to support the ground Peter told the Leader the team is responsible for masks and hoods, is heavy, and you could easily making the role of air a ack supervisor abso- crews. You need to protect the ground crews at monitoring the health of  re  ghters on the  re expire one and a half litres of sweat into the suit lutely vital in modern  re ghting. all times, so you have to make sure the bombers ground. in a 20 minute period on a hot day. It is a role Numurkah CFA member Ian Han- are aware of their locations, and you need to let “We work out of a converted pumper that has “On any  re ground your carbon monoxide lev- naford has been  lling for  ve years. the ground crews know what the bombers are been  ed out with medical equipment which els can get quite high a er a couple of hours, so Before that, Ian had been an air a ack observ- going to do. You also need to make sure you allows us to perform the same kind of observa- for incidents like the large grass  re at Strathmer- er for two decades, having taken up the role know where all of the aircra are.” tions they do in hospitals,” he said. ton on new years eve, or the gas leak in Cobram when aerial  re  ghting was in its early days. Ian uses four radios to communicate with “We monitor vitals signs such as blood pres- in January - both of which were also very hot sure, pulse rate, oxygen levels, carbon monoxide As air a ack supervisor, Ian is in the middle the water bombers, ground crews and incident days - the rehab team needs to be there to moni- of three tiers of aircra in the air - in between controllers. levels, sugar levels and infusion levels - which in- dicates the body’s ability to hydrate. tor the  re  ghters’ health and make sure they are the water bombers below, which drop the wa- In recent years, Ian has been in the air direct- taking adequate breaks. ter or  re retardant, and the supervisors above, ing aircra above  res at Albury, Mans eld, “Obviously being on the  re ground, especially for extended periods, is stressful on the body, so Due to a foot issue which prevents him from who relay intelligence on the  res to the con- Ovens, Bendigo, Stawell, Ballarat and Bairns- wearing the regulation boots, Peter’s role on the trol centres. dale. our role is to make sure the health of those mem- bers is monitored, that they receive adequate  re ground is otherwise restricted to the forward Ian, who took the role due to his love of being  is summer he made his  rst foray into control vehicle, so he said he  nds working on in the air, said although air support is vital, it is NSW, where he describes the scale of the  res breaks and that they are  t to remain on, or re- just one tool in the  re  ghting arsenal. as shocking. turn to, the  re ground.” the rehab team extremely satisfying. “Water bombing aircra can’t put out  res, “You don’t understand how big the  res re-  ough there are no hard and fast rules about “ e role of the rehab team is vital, and it means they are there to support the ground crews to ally are until you’re up there. You’ll be looking which incidents the rehab crew is despatched I get to use my skills in that  eld to support those make it possible for them to  ght the  res more at  re lines 70 kilometres long some days, and to, they generally a end larger  res, and larger on the  re ground, and make sure they are not at e ectively,” he said. when you see the scale of it you really wonder incidents where members are required to wear unnecessary risk.” “Fire  ghters can’t go in front of the  res, and where to start sometimes. sometimes there is so much dust and smoke, “In New South Wales, the  res were so large or the  res are so large, that the ground towers that the aim really had to be asset protection just don’t have visibility. From the air we can and township protection.” HELP TO SHAPE HEALTHCARE see where the ground crews are and where the In the early days, Ian completed an uno cial  res are and how they’re moving, so we can course which allowed him to work as an air at- direct the water bombers so they can make tack observer, and by the time he was o ered IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY the  re accessible for the  re  ghters on the the opportunity to become an air a ack super- ground.” visor, there was an Australian standard course. As an air a ack supervisor, Ian observes what Ian has just renewed his accreditation, which • Are you interested in health and wellbeing? is happening on the ground and uses that infor- he is required to do every  ve years. • Would you like to represent the community on local health issues? mation to manage the aircra below. “It’s a fairly unique role, and very satisfying. “No two  res are the same, so you have to I’m glad I get the opportunity to do it.” • Do you have ideas or experience that can improve health services? COMMUNITY LIAISON COMMITTEE NOW INVITING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR MEMBERSHIP Award NUMURKAH NCN Health - Numurkah is committed to community involvement in Winning improving the health service. Expressions of interest are now being APARTMENTS invited for community members to join the Community Liaison Committee. The Committee provides consumer, carer and community views on health and wellbeing issues to assist NDHS to improve services and enhance community participation and communication. Everyone is welcome to apply to join this group. The group represents the whole community, including a variety of age groups, backgrounds, special needs and interests. Meetings are held every two months. To apply, please contact Sheridan Davies on (03) 5862 0422 or email [email protected]. Expressions of Interest close Ph: 1300 366 630 on Wednesday 12 February 2020 at 5.00pm Direct bookings: h ps://numurkahapartments.mydirectstay.com and other booking agencies 6 — Numurkahleader, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Council urges residents to recycle, despite disruption DESPITE news from waste contractor Veolia Envi- ronmental Services that processing of recyclable ma- terials is temporarily on hold, Moira Shire Council is urging residents to continue recycling as normal. CEO Mark Henderson said council had been no- tified by Veolia that, due to recent bushfires, Tumut Paper Mill is unable to accept mixed paper supply and as such, Veolia has made the decision to temporarily suspend processing of commingled material until fur- ther notice. “Household waste collection will continue as usual, including the fortnightly collection of the recycling bin,” Mr Henderson said. “We are encouraging residents to wait until recycling bins are full before putting them out, as commingled materials may be sent to our landfill in the short-term. “However, council is looking to find an alternative solution to using our landfill; this is a last resort op- tion only. “We want to stress this issue does not affect our fan- tastic organic waste collection, which will continue as normal, and we would like to thank the community for their continued support and efforts in this envi- ronmental initiative. “We are committed to responsible waste manage- ment and will continue to work with Veolia to investi- gate alternatives within the terms of our contract. “Residents can continue to drop off sorted recycla- bles such as paper and cardboard, glass bottles and Warm welcome ... Councillors Libro Mustica, Peter Mansfield and Gary Cleveland approve of the new welcome signage. jars, and steel and aluminium based materials like tins, cans and empty aerosol containers at transfer stations around the shire for free. “Under our waste management contract, commin- gled recyclables are usually transported to the mate- rials recovery facility operated by Veolia in Echuca, Fresh welcome to Moira Shire where items like paper, cardboard, metals and hard IF you’ve driven into - or out of - Moira Shire impact of our logo and reinforce our vision of entrances along the Murray Valley Highway plastics are sorted and processed for recycling,” he recently, you’ve most likely noticed bright and working together to be a vibrant and prosper- and the Goulburn Valley Highway, plus an- said. shiny new ‘Welcome’ signs popping up on ous rural community,” Cr Mustica said. other six smaller signs along roads including “We encourage everyone to continue to reduce, re- main roads into the shire. “Considerable work has been done to en- the Katamatite-Shepparton Road. use and recycle, as we all have a role to play in reducing Mayor Libro Mustica said over the past few sure a cost effective production and installa- “The next stage to this project will be the in- the amount of waste we produce in the first instance. years the community had made it clear the tion process, including working closely with stallation of town entrance signage and we will “We will continue to keep the community informed shire’s tired and dated signage needed to be VicRoads and other agencies to confirm site be notifying communities in coming months as we work our way through this recycling interrup- updated with a fresh and contemporary look. specific requirements.” as the roll out of the installation process con- tion.” “These new signs build on the energy and There are four ‘grand’ entrance signs on shire tinues,” Cr Mustica said. 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Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne Numurkahleader, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 — 7 Onward and upward for James ASPIRING local athlete James Miller contin- ues to reach new heights - literally. In the past 12 months, the young track and field athlete, whose signature events are the high jump and 100 metres sprint, has added height where needed, and shaved off seconds where it counts. Next month, James, who competes in the un- der 20 category, will represent Victoria at the Australian Athletics Championships for the sec- ond year running, having qualified by jumping This week in 1920 ... two metres in the high jump, and running the To celebrate the State Library of Victoria’s 100 metres in a time of 10.99 seconds. digitising of the war years editions of the Numurkah This is a dramatic improvement on James’ per- Leader, each week we will include the news of the sonal bests at the start of 2019 when he jumped week, 100 years ago. 1.9 metres and ran the 100 metres in 11.22 sec- To view these editions online go to trove.nla.gov. onds. au/ndp/del/title/591. James said that he was excited to be going to Compulsory Parade. — The first compulsory pa- the national championships again, but it was his rade of the local senior cadets in this town is on the 4th progress that meant the most to him. February (to-day) at 1 p.m., the duration of which will “I’ve definitely come a long way in the past year be three hours. Absentees will be prosecuted. A board and that’s what you train for,” he said. or examination will sit on 25th March to examine senior “The qualifying height in my age group is 1.94 cadets, officers, N.C.O’s., and cadets for promotion. All metres so I was thrilled to jump to jump two me- senior cadets are to be issued with military boots within tres, and to get my first sub 11 second time in the the next quarter for use on parades only. 100 metres was amazing.” In the driven world of athletics, there is no rest- DISTRICT NEWS ing on your laurels, and James continues to push WAAIA himself. Irrigation for this district is again being discussed, and On the Australia Day long weekend, James everyone is wondering if any move is being made to see earned medals in gold for high jump, silver for that we are not passed over altogether in any projected the 100 metres and bronze as a member of the schemes and the water taken past our lands to be used Bendigo Harriers U/20 4 x 100 metre relay team away up in the Mallee country. If we do not move in the at the Victorian Country Championships in Moving on up ... Eighteen year-old James Miller led the field in the under 20 class of the matter early it may be too late later on. (We understand Geelong. Victorian country championships on the recent long weekend. Cr. Moss is keeping a watchful eye on this matter, on be- James also now has an international ranking tioning to new coaching with Sandro Bisetto, him to teach athletics in primary schools across half of the various district leagues. —Ed. “L.”) which puts him equal 113th in the world for high an IAAF level five athletics coach, who is off to Australia. NATHALIA jump. the Tokyo Olympics this year with Joel Baden, a As well as training, possibly teaching, and do- At the monthly meeting of the Agricultural Society “If I add another 5cm height to my jump I’ll be young high jumper from Geelong.” ing other part time work, James will be doing (President H. Hooper in the chair), it was decided to in the top 25 in the world, and if I jump 210cm “I’ll be training with the Melbourne University an internship with Exercise Research Australia call a public meeting re the amalgamation of the show I’ll be in the top 10, and those are things I see as Athletics Club high jumpers at the Melbourne which will equip him with a Certificate IV in Al- grounds and recreation reserve. achievable,” he said. Uni track. “ lied Health. The appointment of trustees was held over. Regarding Having finished VCE at St Mary of the Angels James will also have opportunities to expe- “I’m going to be busy, but it’s all good,” he said. the curtailment of the mail service between Numurkah at the end of last year, James’ future plans are all rience life on the other side of the training dy- “It’s all coming together, I’ve just got to keep and Nathalia and Numurkah and Picola, it was pointed about making that happen. namic, having completed a level one coaching training and working and I’ll keep getting better.” out that letters sometimes took two or three days to reach “I’m moving to Melbourne soon and transi- course with Athletics Victoria, which qualifies Numurkah from Picola, and a motion was agreed to that the attention of the Postmaster-General be called to the disabilities under which the people were labouring.

ALLEGED WOUNDING WITH INTENT YOUNG MAN COMMITTED. At the Numurkah Court of Petty Sessions on Wednes- Never too old to be a master day, before Messrs C. J. Rogers (PM.), H. J. Glenny and AS coaches at the Nathalia Little Athletics E. Coxon {J’s.P.), a young man named Richard Brown Club, Amy Cooper and Doug Cobbledick be- was charged with shooting at his step - brother (Chris- lieve that you’re never too young to get involved topher Brown) with intent to do grievous bodily harm. in athletics - and they’ve both recently proved Christopher Brown deposed that on the evening of that you’re never too old either. January 15, about 8.30 o’clock, he and accused had “a Amy and Doug, who are members of the Shep- bit of a row” and “a bit of a scuffle” at the house of their parton Athletics Club and Victorian Masters mother. After a time they went outside and he was shot. Athletics, both competed at the Australian Mas- There were two shots fired. When accused fired the first ters Decathlon and Heptathlon Championships time, witness said, “You missed: have another,” and he hosted by Bendigo Athletics in January. “didn’t forget to have another.” Masters events are for athletes aged 30 and over, and Amy and Doug both more than did CRICKET themselves and their club proud by walking away NUMURKAH V. KATANDRA from the event with silver medals. With nine men only, Katandra suffered defeat at the No mean feat at all given that it involved Amy hands of Numurkah on the latter’s ground on Saturday. competing in eight disciplines and Doug in 10 - Katandra batted first and made 82, of which McDonald one of which, the pole vault, he had never done scored 35, O. Sutherland 16, and S. Sutherland 10. Nu- before the day of competition. murkah replied With 162, the chief of the double figure The decathlon and heptathlon events work on scorers being Lowe (43), Davis, who abandoned his an amalgamation point system, where ability usual tactics and scored six 4’s (30), and Dudley (23). over all events is required to keep a constant high NARING V. BUNBARTHA score. The two teams now leading in the local competition The competition was made all the more chal- Masters of the art ... Amy Cooper and met at Naring on Saturday. Bunbartha sent Naring in to bat, and the latter compiled a moderate 99, the most lenging for competitors given the weather con- Doug Cobbledick with their Masters ditions, which could best be described as ‘trying’ helpful contributors being Ad. Gray (19), Ryan (15) medals. - temperatures in the high 30s on Saturday, fol- Donald (14), Sidebottom and Barnes (13 each). Tom lowed by blustery rain and eight degrees on the Burgess did the damage—7 for 30. Sunday. Bunbartha met trouble at the very outset. Jensen was Across the weekend of competition, Amy was “I really enjoyed it though because, at the Mas- technique, so your own technical knowledge is disposed of for 0, F. Burgess for 8, W. Burgess for 3, and required to compete in 100 metre hurdles, high ters, everyone really encourages each other, so pretty good.” Tom Burgess for 4. The “big Bunnies” had come to a jump, long jump, shot put, javelin, 800 metres even though you’re competing against each oth- Except for the pole-vault - they don’t do that at bad end, thanks to Allan Gray, but the kittens had still run and 200 metres sprint. er, it’s a supportive environment.” little aths. to be mopped up. From 4 for 44 the score rose to 10 for Doug competed in the same field events, plus Far from doing terribly, Amy walked away with Doug laughs. 168. Bowey made 84 Owen 33, Jim Burgess 18, Billing- pole-vault and discus, but competed in the 400 a bronze medal, giving her the confidence to stay “I didn’t know what the hell I was doing!” he ham 17. Gray bowled like a hero—3 for 23 at the early metres and 1500 metres instead of the 200 and in the game. said. heavy stage, and 5 for 55 for the afternoon. Heyme also 800, and also did the 100 metres sprint. As for Doug, though he didn’t feel too badly “I’d only watched a few videos online before bowled well. Sidebottom and Barnes in the field gave Whilst it was Doug’s first year in the competi- about his own fitness and skill, competing had a my first attempt, but something must have sunk the bowlers lots of encouragement, Sidebottom’s field- tion, it was Amy’s second - albeit the first she had big question mark over it. in, because I cleared 2.1 metres on my second at- ing in particular being excellent. actually told anyone she was competing. “How you’re going to compare to other people tempt, which is pretty good.” The other fieldsmen nullified the fine feats of their “Last year I only decided that I was going to is a real unknown the first time out, so it really The anuaryJ competition doubled as both the four mates; their fielding was ghastly. Naring committee register a couple of weeks before and I had very could have gone either way,” he said. Victorian and Australian Masters, and with silver should now get to work and, sinking neighborly ties, little training, and hadn’t competed for around They both agree that with so many different, medals, both Doug and Amy qualified to com- do what is best for the club whose welfare they are sup- 16 years, and I really didn’t think I’d go well at and varied, events involved, being little athletics pete at the Australian Masters Track and Field posed to enhance. The secret of Bunbartha’s success lies all,” she said. coaches gave them an advantage. competition in Melbourne in March. in the committee’s resolve to take hold of their own lads “I was so nervous that I just didn’t want to tell “You’re self-training by training the kids,” Doug As it won’t be held in Victoria again for another and develop them to the dizzy limit. That is right; all else anyone in case I was terrible. said. eight years after this year, they are both looking is not right—from a cricketing viewpoint. By their win “You’re constantly helping them refine their forward to giving it a go. on Saturday Bunbartha run out minor premiers. 8 — NumurkahLEADER, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 NumurkahLEADER, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 — 9

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For more information visit For more information visit www.ndhs.org.au www.ndhs.org.au 12 — Numurkahleader, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Numurkahleader, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 — 1 NumurkahLEADER Gayle picks up a shirt by “The Shankster” Tracey Clouston had the the pin on the seventh hole, GAYLE Smith has really got best scratch score of 82 shots, and Gayle Smith was ecstat- her golf game on track at the Bev Hutchins was the one hit ic to hit her tee shot onto the moment, backing up a couple wonder for the day, managing 18th green, a fitting birthday of recent wins by taking home to win nearest the pin on the present. a Numurkah Leader/R. & K. seventh hole, in an otherwise FUNERAL Smith monthly medal shirt on ordinary round, and Nola Dal- This was just the start of THANKS DIRECTORS FUNERAL DIRECTORS Saturday. ton played a great shot to the some good golf from Gayle A new golfer who has only 18th hole. for the week, as she also had a Wellington – Rex. been in town a relatively short There were some interesting division two win in Thursday’s Rod Wellington and time, Gayle thanked the mem- pairings out on the course last chick run, with a nice round of family would like to Peter Cox & Sons bers for welcoming her into Wednesday for a two person 19 points. thank their friends Funeral Directors P/L the club so warmly, and is ambrose event, with only a Runner-up to Gayle was Pam and extended family now on a mission to bring her couple of pairs teaming up Cnr Meiklejohn and Quinn Sts., Numurkah Waldron with 15 points. for their love and handicap down. with regular partners. support provided CARING, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE, Gayle finished with 73 nett, Nola Dalton and Helen Pick- Nola Dalton also finished during our beloved TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS playing to her handicap in the ersgill played some terrific golf her nine holes with 19 points dad Rex’s passing. FUNE LS extreme conditions on Saturday to come in with a nett score of to take out division one, two We would also like to Phone 5862 3047 morning, finishing just ahead of 69.75 to win the day’s event by shots ahead of Norma Crowe. Professional service thank the Numurkah 24 hours – 7 days a week Pauline Davies and Julie Daniel, the teeniest of margins from Chris Shannon won nearest Medical Centre and and chapel both with 74 nett. Pauline won two other pairs. the pin on the 18th hole. Numurkah Pioneers at a ordable prices the countback to take second Just 0.25 separated the first Today’s golf will be a month- Memorial Lodge. place and win the voucher. three pairs, with Bev McIntosh ly medal round. Saturday and Wellington family Kath Hepworth, Lorraine and Sandy Trimble winning 5862 2332 next Wednesday will both be IVAN NEWBY TROPHIES & ENGRAVING Craig and Nola Dalton all the countback on 70 nett to came in with 75 nett, finishing relegate Tracey Clouston and stablefords, and tomorrow’s PETER K KE NUMURKAH LEADER in that order, to take the last of Karen Harper into third place. chick run will be back to DEATHS the balls. Jeanette Adams won nearest stroke.

JACKSON — SITUATIONS VACANT Francis George “Frank” 26.4.1920~31.1.2020 In his 100th Year Collo fires in the heat Late of Nathalia, by “She Wolf” Ian ‘Charlie’ Walsh finished lan brought up the last of the passed away THE weather was hot, hot, with the second best score of ball winners, with 74 nett. peacefully at hot on Saturday and so were the day but, unfortunately for Col McMinn had the best Banawah Nursing the scores brought in by the him, was in the same grade as scratch score of the day, with Home. day’s winners, with Paul Col- Collins, so had to settle for a a terrific round of 74 shots. Loved and loving Nathalia Community Early Learning Centre (NCELC) lins topping the field with a second placing. The pennant team suffered husband to Betty fantastic 67 nett. Michael Eckard is proving another loss on Sunday, go- for 75 years, father Diploma (or working towards) Paul was lucky to play his that he is more than just a ing down to Kialla, 2-3. of Glenys, Barbara, best golf on a monthly day, to talented cricketer, taking to John Smith and Chris Hicks Roslyn, Grandfather Early Years Co- Educator pick up the Mawsons Quar- the golf course for an early recorded a win, as did Garry and Great N k a a a aa uar ur ries and Concrete shirt, with morning round before taking a Hosie and Jye Warren. Grandfather to their r am u rk h ur au a the best score of the day. red ball in hand in Numurkah’s There is only one more families. a ar r ra hh ua ar a Players all hit off before win over Old Students, and pennant match to complete ua ur h m 10am, in accordance with winning A grade with 70 nett. the season, and unfortunate- A True Gentleman, N ar ru ur mmu a a the club’s heat policy, but it Bill Green was runner-up ly Numurkah sits on the bot- Sadly Missed and h h mmu ma ar h h raa was still very uncomfortable with 71, winning a count- tom of the ladder, with just Forever In Our hruh ur ur mmu a a by the time the last players back from Darryl Sheridan. a draw to its name from four Hearts ar rm ur au mmr h a mmu made it into the clubhouse Further balls went to Bob games. ______We are a 72 place centre off ering long day care; kindergarten; after midday. Even so, there I’Anson, Glenn Edis, Roy Pe- This Sunday, the Purple were enough players out to before and after school care; and vacation programs. terson and Col McMinn, all Haze will meet fourth-placed WELLINGTON — have two grades. with 73 nett, and Dave Scan- Shepparton. Rex The President As an Educator at NCELC you will: and Committee • rk h a uar r a ua ua of the Numurkah rram a ra ha ur h ar a m Agricultural and ah h h rram Pastoral Society Inc. • rk h h h am u mourn the passing rah h hr a am of long serving • mra mmua k h ra a committee member, r h rkr am a hr Mr Rex Wellington. • r aa a au r hh SmallLAST Thursday night’s SCORES BoreMiles 186.7, C. Saxton His cheerful ua a a ra rram a r match top scores at Numur- 20 metre prone: T. Braybon 184.2 , L. Cook 184.0. and enthusiastic • ur a rk ara h ur au kah Small Bore club saw Tim 97.4 96.4 193.8, G. Braybon voluntary service to 50 metre prone: L. Bray- ur ura h urruum a ru Braybon head the 20 me- 95.1 97.5 192.6, A. Gibbon bon 94.1 94.2 188.3, H. the Society in the tre prone event with 193.8, 94.2 95.2 189.4, D. Cook to a culture of ongoing refl ective practice O’Brien 90.1 88.1 178.2, Sheep Shearing and Glen Miles with 186.7 out 90.1 89.0 179.1, J. Matys Wool Sections, as G. Miles 84.1 87.1 171.2. The ideal candidate for this position will possess: of 200 in 50 metre benchrest 88.2 85.2 173.4, J. Matys well as being a Lions and Lindsay Braybon have 87.0 80.0 167.0, H. Reith There will be shooting as • ma ar ua a ar r ua a Club Numurkah the best score of 188.3 in 50 70.0 68.0 138.0. usual at Numurkah tomor- representative is r a r a rk metre prone. 50 metre benchrest: G. row night. remembered and towards this qualifi cation. appreciated by all. • Previous experience in this fi eld, with demonstrated The Society extends r mm a N ra sincere sympathy to • urr rk h hr hk his family. • a a huam r ra a ha urur ra a rh rm hr a r FUNERAL ar u au mua mr a Scores close as club NOTICES ha • Current fi rst aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis management JACKSON — The • h a aar a maar rr battles nature Funeral for Mr. rurm SCORES at Numurkah Croquet Club’s golf murkah, the croquet club is having to deal with Francis George croquet social mornings have been extremely the invasion of destructive and disruptive flocks “Frank” Jackson Applications to include: close this year and, for the second consecutive of corellas. As a deterrent, two grey hawks are will be arriving • Resume with Cover letter highlighting; your educational week, the margin between winner and run- now flying over courts one and two. at the Nathalia hh a ha u r h am ner-up was only two hoops against. The intra-club golf croquet competition will Lawn Cemetery on • Qualifi cations and certifi cates Joan I. Hansen won the day with 3/21/-11, hopefully start in mid February, with four teams FRIDAY, February 7, • aa rr rm h ar ar ur ahead of David Geddes with 3/21/-13. competing for an as yet to be announced trophy, 2020 for a Graveside u rrar aar Play was moved to Thursday and, with a hot which should make for a fierce contest, and a lot Service to celebrate day forecast, a not unexpectedly small field of of fun. his life, commencing 12 players braved the elements. Due to the extreme heat last Friday, associa- at 10 am. Applications will close midnight Friday 28th February, 2020. Hoops-in-one were scored by Lois Lowe (fol- tion croquet practice was cancelled. With con- This a full time 4-5 day per week position. lowing on from her success last week), and Gor- siderably milder temperatures forecast for this Peter Cox & Sons don Brown. week, the players will be back on the courts at Numurkah & Dist. u h urhr a a a h With the ban on jump shots lifted, David Ged- 9am on Friday. 03 5862 3047 r a a des was the only player to achieve this feat, with Golf croquet will return to Tuesday morning, Member of the Australian h r not one, but two successful jumps. with play starting at 8.30am, and names in no Funeral Directors Association Like all other sports clubs and residents of Nu- later than 8.15. Numurkahleader, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 — 13

by “Rufus T. Firefly” TheMARK ‘’Yak” Hegarty made a return Yak is back to the winners podium after last Thurs- day’s mid week stableford competition at Numurkah Golf Club. Acquiring a club polo shirt as his prize, Mark, with 38 points, just edged out runner-up Steve Thornton on 37. A slew of competitors in the 34 strong field returned scores in the mid 30s which, perhaps, reflected the enervating effect of the post-midday sun. Players whose score earned them a pro ball were: Ian Gray 36, Bill Green, Gary Blackburn and Graham Montgomery all 35, Dennis Prosser and Sam Rob- ertson 34, Andrew McKeown, Darryl Sheridan, Ian Hannaford, Les Summer- ville, Roy Peterson, Steve Piggott, Col Stone and John Smith, all 33. Leigh Robertson picked up the tin of boiled lollies as dodo of the day for scor- ing a measly 20 points and ‘The Coach’ Barry Pruden earned the Mickey Mouse ears for forgetting to hand in his playing partners’ cards after their round. Darryl Sheridan took the ball for being closest to the pin with his second shot on the second hole thanks to sponsor Mike Duffett, while Sam Robertson scored a ball for his accuracy on the fourth from the GMCU. Andrew McKeown won the players’ sweep money for a sweet shot on the seventh hole and captain Ron Smith earned a ball from Roy and Dennis for two fine shots to the 14th pin. Once again sponsor Graham Sprunt got away with a clean sheet on the 15th hole, while Pruden’s Carpentry handed over its weekly offering on the 18th, this time to Neville Smith. Visitors and guests are cordially invit- ed to join us this Thursday. Assemble at the clubhouse at 8.30am for a 9 o’clock hit off. Back on top ... Mark Hegarty beat the heat to win last Thursday’s golf competition. Summer SPORT scoreboard Bowling: MC Nolan 25.0 12 5 37; B Biggs 15.1 5 Waaia 10 0 4 0 6 0 30 0.82 M Black c Z Clark-Lines b S Hayes...... 32 Bowling: S Hayes 4.0 0 0 26; T Waters 3.0 0 0 17; Cricket 3 35; J Moore 5.0 0 1 19; J Sanderson 16.0 3 1 51. Euroa 11 0 4 0 7 0 24 0.72 T Wilson b S Hayes...... 4 JD Nugent 5.0 2 1 6; R Kearney 5.4 0 3 24; W Batey CRICKET SHEPPARTON Karramomus 11 0 2 0 9 0 12 0.60 C Simpson c & b R Kearney...... 28 1.0 0 0 5. Two day game - Day two WAAIA def TATURA Tatura 10 0 0 1 9 0 9 0.45 NJ Hickey lbw b R Kearney...... 11 A GRADE Toss won by Tatura, batted first S Dickson b R Kearney...... 10 TATURA def WAAIA OLD STUDENTS lt NUMURKAH 1ST INNINGS - TATURA 50 B GRADE K Rosevear st LM Trevaskis b R Kearney...... 2 Toss won by Waaia, batted first Toss won by Old Students, bowled first 1ST INNINGS - WAAIA NUMURKAH def OLD STUDENTS A Nicholls not out...... 13 1ST INNINGS - WAAIA 203 1ST INNINGS - NUMURKAH 9/224 S Trower c R Singh b S McAllister...... 38 Toss won by Old Students, batted first RJ Hopkins lbw b R Kearney...... 9 1ST INNINGS - TATURA 1ST INNINGS - OLD STUDENTS S Moore c R Singh b M Archer...... 8 1ST INNINGS - OLD STUDENTS 78 N Minogue c W Batey b D Singh...... 15 R Forster c K Tatt b M Stuart...... 30 B Crouch c J Smith b M Cline...... 0 A Ciavarella c S McAllister b M Archer...... 2 1ST INNINGS - NUMURKAH DP Shelley c S Hayes b R Kearney...... 0 L Worm b C Walpole...... 72 F Odell c M Cline b L Gledhill...... 35 BG Carey c W Pyke b S McAllister...... 8 M Price J Carr...... 8 Extras (nb 1, w 0, b 8, lb 1)...... 10 W Russell c M Sunny b M Stuart...... 0 C McCabe c J Smith b L Gledhill...... 42 J Cleeland lbw b S McAllister...... 9 S Spicer c D Delia b XM Lewis...... 9 Total...... 156 XA Hutchison b R Trimby...... 5 G Saracino b L Gledhill...... 47 MJ Cleeland c G Walker b M Archer...... 4 K Jackson c D Fichera b T Janke...... 39 Overs 72.2 C Dealy c, b M Stuart...... 7 N Breslin b SE Downie...... 5 D Atkins lbw b S McAllister...... 3 D Ebborn c, b J Carr...... 10 FOW: 29 (J McKinnon) 42 (T Wilson) 82 (M Black) N Watt c, b M Stuart...... 1 L McPhillamy c J Lau b L Gledhill...... 34 JD Johnson lbw b M Archer...... 4 A Cline c J Carr b D Delia...... 28 104 (NJ Hickey) 105 (C Simpson) 109 (K Rosevear) P Watt not out...... 103 T Looby st J Smith b L Gledhill...... 2 J Trower c B Archer b M Archer...... 12 S Dawson b J Busiello...... 44 124 (S Dickson) 140 (RJ Hopkins) 155 (N Minogue) S Martin not out...... 55 L Callegari st J Smith b L Gledhill...... 7 L Henderson c H Murdoch b M Archer...... 7 B Roberts lbw b T Janke...... 7 156 (DP Shelley) Extras (nb 5, w 6, b 10, lb 5)...... 26 K Jones not out...... 4 SC Carey not out...... 23 S Lewis c D Earl b D Fichera...... 13 Bowling: S Hayes 15.0 3 2 41; T Waters 10.0 2 1 17; Total...... 6/319 (dec) J McNamara c T Braybon b L Gledhill...... 3 Extras (nb 1, w 6, b 10, lb 2)...... 19 not out...... 19 JD Nugent 6.0 2 0 8; W Batey 5.0 0 0 11; D Singh Overs 72.0 Total...... 137 G Sabri c W Arnel b SE Downie...... 0 Extras (nb 2, w 1, b 7, lb 5)...... 15 20.0 9 1 27; R Kearney 16.2 6 6 43. FOW: 75 (R Forster) 75 (W Russell) 86 (XA Hutchi- Overs 44.3 Extras (nb 2, w 0, b 3, lb 1)...... 6 Total...... 8/187 (dec) 1ST INNINGS - PINE LODGE son) 131 (L Worm) 145 (C Dealy) 158 (N Watt) FOW: 27 (S Moore) 35 (A Ciavarella) 48 (BG Carey) Total ...... 185 Overs 39.2 H Cann b S Dickson...... 26 Bowling: K Allen 1.0 0 0 15; A Hatch 4.0 1 0 12; M Overs 76.5 64 (J Cleeland) 77 (MJ Cleeland) 79 (S Trower) 84 FOW: 18 (M Price) 18 (S Spicer) 46 (D Ebborn) 92 (A LM Trevaskis c & b S Dickson...... 5 (D Atkins) 85 (JD Johnson) 102 (L Henderson) 137 Stuart 18.0 4 4 66; K Tatt 2.0 0 0 13; R Trimby 9.0 2 FOW: 0 (B Crouch) 70 (F Odell) 83 (C McCabe) 90 Cline) 102 (K Jackson) 116 (B Roberts) 144 (S Lewis) T Waters b NJ Hickey...... 1 1 32; C Walpole 14.0 5 0 40; H Hixon 16.0 6 0 43; (N Breslin) 147 (G Saracino) 154 (T Looby) 179 (L (J Trower) 187 (S Dawson) R Kearney lbw b S Dickson...... 0 Bowling: J Armstrong 8.0 1 0 32; B Archer 2.0 0 0 D Wilson 5.0 0 0 63; M Sunny 1.0 0 0 3; AJ Brooks McPhillamy) 179 (L Callegari) 185 (J McNamara) Bowling: XM Lewis 9.0 0 1 51; J Carr 11.0 1 2 43; S Van Taarling b N Minogue...... 22 3.0 0 0 17. 185 (G Sabri) 5; M Archer 20.3 5 6 41; S McAllister 14.0 2 4 47. N Mann 2.0 0 0 23; T Janke 5.0 0 2 23; D Delia 4.0 JD Nugent c, b A Nicholls...... 4 2ND INNINGS - TATURA Bowling: M Cline 6.0 2 1 16; T Braybon 6.0 1 0 15; B 1 1 11; D Fichera 4.0 2 1 12; B Kumar 4.0 1 0 8; J Z Clark-Lines c & b RJ Hopkins...... 2 LADDER P W2 W1 D L1 L2 PTS % Smith 3.0 1 0 12; M Eckard 12.0 6 0 31; SE Downie R Singh c S Trower b MJ Cleeland...... 2 Busiello 0.2 0 1 4. W Batey c, b A Nicholls...... 6 D Miller c S Moore b J Cleeland...... 34 Kyabram 11 0 9 1 1 0 57 1.99 22.5 9 2 36; L Gledhill 20.0 6 7 56; M Grandell 7.0 2ND INNINGS - OLD STUDENTS D Singh c & b RJ Hopkins...... 8 M Archer c SC Carey b J Cleeland...... 26 Katandra 11 0 9 0 2 0 54 1.36 0 0 15. D Delia lbw b RL Lacuin...... 0 S Hayes c & b A Nicholls...... 2 C Davies c, b J Cleeland...... 49 T MacLaughlin c M Price b M Martin...... 8 HL Reynolds not out...... 0 Mooroopna 11 1 7 0 3 0 52 1.48 J Armstrong c, b J Cleeland...... 0 KATANDRA lt NAGAMBIE D Earl c M Price b RL Lacuin ...... 3 Extras (nb 0, w 0, b 0, lb 0)...... 0 Shepp United 11 0 8 1 2 0 51 1.47 W Pyke c J Cleeland b L Henderson...... 5 Toss won by Nagambie, batted first N Mann c & b RL Lacuin...... 0 Total...... 76 Numurkah 11 1 6 0 4 0 46 1.50 B Armstrong not out...... 28 1ST INNINGS - NAGAMBIE 185 CT Walton c J Pruden (sub) b B Roberts...... 2 Overs 31.4 Northerners 11 0 7 0 3 1 42 1.16 G Walker run out...... 5 1ST INNINGS - KATANDRA J Busiello c S Lewis b M Martin...... 4 FOW: 11 (LM Trevaskis) 32 (H Cann) 32 (R Kearney) Karramomus 11 0 6 0 5 0 36 1.08 S McAllister not out...... 10 B Clurey c, b J Moore...... 18 XM Lewis c S Dawson b S Spicer...... 5 52 (T Waters) 56 (S Van Taarling) 59 (Z Clark-Lines) Undera 11 0 5 2 4 0 36 0.99 Extras (nb 0, w 1, b 5, lb 2)...... 8 B Black b B Biggs...... 0 T Janke c M Price b RL Lacuin...... 0 66 (W Batey) 67 (JD Nugent) 72 (S Hayes) 76 (D Tatura 11 0 5 0 6 0 30 0.95 Total...... 7/167 L Patel c M Martin b MC Nolan...... 6 J Carr not out...... 0 Singh) Overs 49.0 Pine Lodge 11 0 4 0 7 0 24 0.74 S Richardson c Z Winter-Irving b J Sanderson...... 20 D Fichera c K Jackson b S Lewis...... 10 Bowling: S Dickson 9.0 4 3 19; C Simpson 5.0 2 0 Bowling: J Trower 12.0 3 0 26; MJ Cleeland 10.0 0 Euroa 11 0 2 0 9 0 12 0.70 JM Wright c LD Nolan b MC Nolan...... 82 B Kumar lbw b S Lewis...... 1 8; NJ Hickey 6.0 2 1 19; N Minogue 3.0 0 1 11; RJ 1 48; D Atkins 4.0 0 0 19; L Henderson 7.0 2 1 21; J Old Students 11 0 2 0 8 1 12 0.52 A Riordan b MC Nolan...... 0 Extras (nb 1, w 1, b 6, lb 0)...... 8 Hopkins 4.4 0 2 18; A Nicholls 4.0 3 3 1. Cleeland 15.0 3 4 36; S Moore 1.0 0 0 10. Waaia 11 0 2 0 9 0 12 0.51 RJ Ireland lbw b MC Nolan...... 0 Total...... 41 2ND INNINGS - KATANDRA CP/St Bs 11 0 1 0 10 0 6 0.63 H Sirett c J Sanderson b MC Nolan...... 4 Overs 30.3 J McKinnon c LM Trevaskis b R Kearney...... 33 LADDER P W2 W1 D L1 L2 PTS % JG Wright c Z Winter-Irving b B Biggs...... 0 FOW: 10 (T MacLaughlin) 14 (CT Walton) 23 (XM M Black c W Batey b JD Nugent...... 17 C Hickford not out...... 7 Numurkah 10 0 9 0 1 0 60 2.01 Lewis) 25 (J Busiello) 35 (D Delia) 35 (D Earl) 35 (N T Wilson not out...... 11 Tennis RW Shannon c, b B Biggs...... 4 Katandra 10 0 7 0 3 0 48 1.44 Mann) 38 (T Janke) 40 (D Fichera) 41 (B Kumar) C Simpson b R Kearney...... 9 Extras (nb 1, w 0, b 0, lb 6)...... 7 Kyabram 10 0 7 0 3 0 48 1.30 Bowling: B Roberts 6.0 3 1 4; S Lewis 6.3 1 2 12; M Nolen c Z Clark-Lines b R Kearney...... 7 GM1 P W L RGD PTS Total...... 148 Nagambie 10 0 6 1 3 0 45 1.14 M Martin 6.0 1 2 10; S Spicer 6.0 4 1 8; RL Lacuin A Nicholls not out...... 0 Numurkah Warriors 12 9 2 57.72 109 Overs 61.1 Mooroopna 10 0 6 0 4 0 42 1.30 6.0 5 4 1. Extras (nb 1, w 0, b 1, lb 2)...... 4 Shepparton Hornets 12 7 4 55.63 97 FOW: 0 (B Black) 15 (L Patel) 25 (B Clurey) 97 (S Northerners 10 0 6 0 4 0 42 1.21 PINE LODGE lt KATANDRA Total...... 4/81 Shepparton Bulls 12 6 5 51.12 83 Richardson) 104 (A Riordan) 104 (RJ Ireland) 122 CP/St Bs 10 0 5 0 5 0 36 1.02 Toss won byKatandra, batted first Overs 18.4 Shepparton Lakers 12 5 5 49.62 76 (H Sirett) 137 (JM Wright) 143 (JG Wright) 148 (RW Shepp United 10 0 5 0 5 0 36 0.92 1ST INNINGS - KATANDRA 156 FOW: 43 (M Black) 51 (J McKinnon) 69 (C Simpson) Rich River Rebels 12 3 7 43.35 57 Shannon) Old Students 10 0 4 0 6 0 30 0.97 J McKinnon c H Cann b T Waters...... 22 81 (M Nolen) Echuca/Rochester 12 2 9 41.26 40 14 — Numurkahleader, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Numurkah side spins its way to victory

ON a day which produced extremes opposites of brought on and play was suspended for 55 minutes. weather, ranging from high temperatures and hu- When play was resumed, Old Students still required midity to strong winds, dust storms and rain, Nu- around 70 runs off 15 overs for victory, however murkah managed to complete its Haisman Shield Gledhill continued his fine form with the ball, cap- A grade cricket match with a 39 run victory against turing the next four wickets, which included two Old Students at Congupna on Saturday. stumpings to Josh Smith, and Old Students had Numurkah’s captain, Liam Gledhill showed the way slumped to 9/185. with the ball, claiming a match winning 7/56 off 20 Downie picked up his second wicket to have Old overs. Students bowled out for 185. Defending 224, Matt Cline struck early with no “We built the pressure up on them, tying them down score on the board. before the rain break,” said Gledhill. Old Students put on 70 runs for the second wicket, “When they came back on the ground, they felt as if before Gledhill broke through with his first wicket they had to go the big shot and that’s when the wick- of the day, due to a good catch from Cline. ets fell, it was nice to get the six points in the end.” Gledhill soon struck with his second, and when Gledhill starred with the ball, claiming 7/56 off 20 Shaun Downie captured his first, the home team overs, and was well supported by Shaun Downie was 4/90. 2/36 off 22.5 overs, and Matt Cline 1/16 off six Old Students offered resistance in the middle order, overs. but once again Gledhill broke through, and Old Stu- This Saturday Numurkah plays fifth placed Kyabram dents were 5/147. at Kyabram, and will then meet Katandra in the one High winds and dust soon came upon the ground, day final, which will begin at the Numurkah Show- followed by rain, and eventually the covers were grounds at 11am.

Debutante … Bailey Smith was a winner in his A grade debut.

A GRADE One Day Grand Final

NUMURKAH v KATANDRA

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 9TH 11AM START

NUMURKAH SHOWGROUNDS

CATERING & BAR OPEN Brothers in arms … Bailey and Josh Smith played their Also in the wickets … Shaun Downie made another solid contribution with first A grade game together on Saturday. two wickets. Katandra bats One day final on Sunday NUMURKAH and Katandra will Numurkah currently has the edge good quality side,” Numurkah cap- face off in the Cricket Shepparton over Katandra, defeating it in their tain Liam Gledhill said. one day final this Sunday at the only clash of the season two weeks “It’s great to be playing at home, and collapse in heat Numurkah showgrounds. we are hoping for a good crowd to A MAGNIFICENT 82 runs from The Eagles batsmen were finding ago, in what was also a one day Katandra captain Jedd Wright it difficult to score off some tight The game, between the top two be there and support us.” sides of the competition, should match. The match will also be well publi- was not enough to see his side Nagambie bowling. “We are looking forward to the over the line in its match against Scott Richardson and Jedd be a ripper, with both teams hav- cised, with a live stream on Face- Nagambie on Saturday, losing by Wright knuckled down and were ing players in scintillating form. match on Sunday, Katandra are a book and also on radio. 34 runs. batting beautifully for a 72 run The loss sees the Eagles remain fourth wicket partnership, when second on the ladder, however Richardson was dismissed for a only by percentage, with only six grinding 20. points separating second to sixth. This sparked a lower order col- Locals shine in Bush Bash League Chasing 186 runs for victory, Ka- lapse that saw the home side lose THE final round of the Crane Aid GV Panthers with 37, also snaring 1/26 ing up one wicket in their first loss of the tandra was off to a poor start, los- its last seven wickets for 51 runs. Bush Bash League was held on Sunday, with the ball, with Luke Quinn run season. ing Brady Black before a run had This Saturday Katandra takes on with local cricketers playing well in their out for 23 and Jordy Cleeland scoring Corey Hickford picked up one wicket been scored. sixth placed Northerners at Tal- respective teams. a run a ball five and also picking up for the Crushers, and Luke Patel and Luke Patel went quickly and, lygaroopna Recreation Reserve, Playing for Hurleys Hotel Hounds, one wicket. Ash Quinn scored two and none respec- when Ben Clurey was dismissed before meeting Numurkah in the Jedd Wright was once again in the runs, In the other match, SRP Mud Dogs tively. for a hard fought 18, Katandra one day final at Numurkah on scoring 34 runs off 25 balls and also played Jarvis Delahey Crushers, with The grand final between SRP Mud claiming 1/16 in his side’s win over Co- the Mud Dogs’ Scott Richardson and Dogs and Hurleys Hotel Hounds will be was 3/25. Sunday. bram Panel Works Panthers. Hadleigh Sirett scoring two and three held at Deakin Reserve on Sunday, Feb- Michael Eckard top scored for the runs respectively and Richardson pick- ruary 16, commencing at 11am. Numurkahleader, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 — 15 Numurkah outright win

NUMURKAH’S B grade crick- 1/10. eters claimed their first outright Sam Spicer captured the sec- win of the season, which has ond wicket, and from there, propelled them into sixth place wickets fell continuously for on the Clyde Young Shield B Old Students, being bowled out grade ladder with only two for 41 runs. rounds left of the regular sea- Reydan Lacuin again tore son. through the batting line up with The luesB resumed their in- 4/1 off six overs, whilst the re- nings at 7/144, with captain maining wickets were shared Sean Dawson and young Kade amongst Myles Martin 2/10 off O’Dwyer batting well, and bat- six overs, Sam Lewis 2/12 off ted for a further nine overs until 6.3 overs, Bailey Roberts 1/4 Dawson was dismissed for 44. off six overs, and Sam Spicer Dawson declared with the score 1/8 off six overs. on 8/187 leaving O’Dwyer not This Saturday, Numurkah plays out on 19, a handy 109 runs in host to Kyabram. front of the opposition. C GRADE The Blues had 68 overs left in Due to the high temperatures the day to bowl out Old Stu- forecast, the C grade game, to- dents and achieve an outright gether with the junior games, win. Bailey Roberts and Sam were abandoned. Lewis opened the bowling, Numurkah plays Nagambie this Roberts with the first break- Saturday at Nagambie in its C through to have Old Students grade match.

Hard work … Myles Martin delivers again in the heat, on his way to another two wickets.

Tatura too good in the heat Katandra rips through Pine Lodge WAAIA succumbed to the heat and the Ta- That was where the joy ended for Waaia, as Tatura A TERRIFIC bowling and fielding display by dra, tearing through the remaining batting line tura batting line up, in its Clyde Young Shield batted until the end of the day, declaring at 6/319. Katandra saw it tear through the Pine Lodge up to take the last six wickets for 24 runs. B grade cricket match on Saturday, losing by Matt Stuart was the pick of the bowlers, snar- batting line up and win comfortably by 80 Wicket takers for Katandra were Andrew four wickets. ing 4/66 off 18 grueling overs, with Ryan runs in its Clyde Young Shield B grade cricket Nicholls 3/1 off four overs, Scott Dickson, The match was in the balance from the previ- Trimby and Corey Walpole picking up one match on Saturday. 3/19 off nine overs, Ross Hopkins 2/18, Nick ous week, with Tatura requiring another 103 wicket each. Defending 156, Katandra was never in trouble, Minogue 1/11 and Nathan Hickey 1/19. runs and Waaia needing another seven wick- This Saturday, Waaia plays host to Central snaring the first wicket with the score on 11. This Saturday, Katandra plays host to North- ets for victory. Park/St Brendans. With the score on 32, Scott Dickson claimed erners. With temperatures in the 40s, the Waaia D GRADE a double breakthrough to have Pine Lodge at E GRADE bowlers struggled in the heat, however still Waaia’s D grade match against Karramomus 3/32, Dickson with all three wickets. Katandra’s E grade game was cancelled due to found themselves in the game when Matt was abandoned due to extreme heat. Pine Lodge settled again and took the score to 52, the extreme heat policy. Stuart claimed his fourth wicket and the op- This Saturday, Waaia plays Northerners at when Nathan Hickey struck with his first wicket. This Saturday, Katandra plays Shepparton position was 6/158. Bunbartha Recreation Reserve. That dismissal proved the catalyst for Katan- United at Princess Park. 16 — Numurkahleader, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 NumurkahLEADER

WAAIA was too good for Tatura in innings. its Haisman Shield A grade cricket Tatura’s second innings started simi- match on Saturday, winning by 87 larly to its first, with Mitch Cleeland runs to take its second consecutive grabbing the first wicket, and the victory. opposition finding itself 1/7 off four After bowling Tatura out the previ- overs. ous week for 50, the Bombers would From there, it was in stark contrast have been hoping for an outright vic- to the previous week as the Tatura tory, however that never eventuated batsmen started to bat well and and Waaia was happy with its fourth Waaia was unable to capitalize. win of the season. At the close of play, Tatura in its Resuming at 8/94, a lead of 44 runs, second innings, was 7/167 with Waaia’s tail wagged, with the last Jordy Cleeland the pick of the Waaia three batsmen combining to put on bowlers, claiming 4/36 off 15 overs. 52 runs for the final two wickets. Mitch Cleeland and Lachlan Hen- The home side was bowled out for derson also claimed a wicket each. 137, a lead of 87 runs, with Sean This Saturday, Waaia will travel to Carey 23 not out and Jesse Trower Deakin Reserve to take on Central 12, scoring the runs at the end of the Park/St Brendans. WAAIA GETS

Downtown … Jessie Trower JOB DONE in action with the bat. Handy rescheduling SATURDAY’S sweltering heat forced the for the Numurkah club, as the Warriors came himself as the number one player in the com- and Lisa were able to bounce back with wins cancellation of all local tennis games, how- home with a great win 7/70 to 3/56. petition with a big 8-0 win in his singles. in their mixed doubles. ever, in a very rare occurrence, Numurkah’s It’s taken until February, but finally the War- The adiesl had a tough day at the office in This Saturday there will be three teams on home GM1 Warriors faced the third placed Shepp riors’ men won all of their sets. Mark Mills their doubles matches, their closest result be- soil, with the Warriors facing Shepparton Lakers, Bulls in a marquee Sunday afternoon fixture got on the right side of two close tiebreakers, ing a narrow loss in a tiebreaker, 8-7. Helene the Penguins up against the Tatura Chargers, and at the Shepparton courts. Harley McCarthy was clinical as expected, Steward lost her singles 8-2 to Eliza Long, the Ravens doing battle with Dhurringile. The Co- This rescheduling proved a great decision and Nick Fenaughty once again reinstated and Lisa Niglia went down 8-5. Both Helene bram Crocs will host the Raiders.

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