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Successful Greta Army and Migrant Camp Anniversaries weekend

Hot weather, gusty winds & dusty conditions did 8000 people & with the ethnic performances, live bands, little to deter attendees to the last weekends re-enactments & aerial displays it was, in his words, anniversary celebrations for the 80th anniversary of “amazing”. the establishment of the Greta Army Camp (in 1939) He also said that without the military aspect there would and the 70th Anniversary of the site becoming a not have been a Migrant Camp. migrant camp. “It’s important to acknowledge that one flowed to the other,” he said. The official opening on Saturday at 9:30am saw a large Member for Hunter Joel Fitzgibbon has congratulated all contingent of ex-servicemen, serving defence force those who worked so hard to ensure the Greta Army and personnel, marching bands, official guests & a Migrant Camp Anniversaries were celebrated in an healthy number of local residents & swathe of families appropriate way. & individuals who had a direct connection to the “The anniversary event was appropriate recognition of the migrant camp, in attendance. significance of two very important Commonwealth The Governor-General spoke of the significance of both Government decisions seventy and eighty years ago,” he the usages the area had pre-WW11 and post-WW11 & said. the benefits that the immigration program had for our “The fact that the Governor General, so many local country & how fortunate we are to have had it. elected representatives, and so many people from around After the official opening the Governor-General & Mrs Australia have joined us demonstrates both the Hurley attended a morning tea with some 100 guests. significance of the Anniversaries and how widely their After the morning tea The Governor-General & Mrs importance is understood”. Hurley informally wondered the grounds talking to Mr Fitzgibbon said that when he and Member for attendees & inspecting the static displays. Paterson Meryl Swanson moved their motion in the The President of the Central Hunter Business Chamber, Parliament last year calling upon the Federal Government Mr. Brett Wild, said that the 2-day event attracted over to ensure the Anniversaries were appropriately celebrated, they could not have hoped for more. “It’s fair to say Meryl and I are not disappointed but most the credit goes to the Central Hunter Business Chamber, Cessnock Council, other sponsors, and the many people and service organisations who have worked so hard to make it ͽ His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) Governor-General of the such a great success”. Commonwealth of Australia giving the opening address for the Anniversary Celebrations at Greta Army/ Immigration Camp last Saturday. CONT NEXT PAGE With every dog boarding booking over 5 days your pet will receive a free dog wash & every Cat will receive a free cat toy* *Conditions apply, EXCLUDES SCHOOL HOLIDAYS – valid until the 31 August 2019, ex members of the Defence Force receive a 10% discount over the same period. ABN 85 542 243 982 Cat & dog The Hunter’s ONLY fully accredited boarding facility 169 Springvale Road, Elderslie NSW 2335 P 02 4938 3710 boarding E [email protected] W www.hunterpetmotel.com.au

THE NEWS | No. 510 | Wednesday 13 NOV 2019 ͽ 2 FROM FRONT PAGE Successful Greta Army and Migrant Camp Nominations now open for the 2020 Australia Day Awards Anniversaries weekend

….. State Member for Nominations are now open for Reception held on Australia making Singleton a better Twilight return for a second Cessnock, Clayton the 2020 Australia Day Day. More details about the place for all of us. year, with loads of family Barr MP, who gave Awards and Cessnock City event will be released closer “We’re seeking nominations friendly entertainment the closing address Council is calling on the to the date. from across our local planned at the Civic Green on Sunday, said that community to nominate locals The call has also gone out for government area for everyday from 6pm to 10pm on the on the 9 and 10th who deserve to be recognised. Singleton residents to put people who are great at what evening of the 25th,” he said. November at a small There are a number of award forward the names of fellow they do, contribute to our “But the highlight of the country town called categories to choose from deserving locals, with community and inspire those weekend is always the official Greta was a including Citizen of the Year, nominations now open for the around them. They could be proceedings on Australia Day celebration that Senior Citizen of the Year, 2020 Citizen of the Year and quiet achievers, leaders in itself, when we welcome new reminded us of our Young Citizen of the Year, Young Achiever of the Year. their field of work, or Australian citizens, hear from past and potentially Marie Callaghan Young For a second year, Singleton unknown heroes. our Australia Day guest and our future. Female Achiever, Community will celebrate Australia Day “We are fortunate to have so announce Singleton’s Citizen “At the end of the Event, Sport, Environment, with sunset community event many people who volunteer of the Year and Young war again Greta was Heritage, along with Twilight on Saturday 25 for a range of causes and a Achiever of the Year. tasked once more – Achievement and January 2020 on the Civic range of reasons, as well as “It’s the day we recognise the now to train the Appreciation awards. Green, leading into the incredible young people who doers who make our BCOF – British Cessnock City Mayor, official proceedings on are wonderful ambassadors community better, and cele- Commonwealth Councillor Bob Pynsent looks Sunday 26 January 2020 with for Singleton. brate what makes Singleton Occupation Forces of forward to the Australia Day a Citizenship Ceremony and “2020 is an important year in the best place to live, work the Japan, the Awards every year and is the presentation of the Citizen the history of our town — the and visit.” military garrison that encouraging residents to of the Year and Young bicentennial may mark the The Citizen of the Year was to serve under nominate people who deserve Achiever of the Year awards anniversary of European Award is presented to the General Douglas recognition for their at the Civic Centre. settlement, but it’s also an citizen judged to have made MacArthur,” he said. contribution to our Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue opportunity to acknowledge the most outstanding “If it was not for a community. Moore said Australia Day was the richness of our commu- contribution to the Singleton sole voice in Brett “This is a wonderful an important occasion for nity spirit and I can’t think of Local Government Area for Wild the weekend opportunity to acknowledge Singleton, and next year a better way than our annual the period including but not celebrations would not have been possible. Brett has brought those who those in our community who would be extra special with Australia Day awards. limited to 2019 and must be the site has touched together on a journey and pilgrimage that has life give up their own time and the town commemorating its “It only takes one nomination 26 years or older on 26 long lasting memories, a group of we owe a debt of thanks to,” said dedicate themselves to Bicentenary. for someone to be in the January 2020. Clayton. making our community a With nominations open until running for the Awards, but a The Young Achiever of the Clayton also thanked all the volunteers who helped to make the better place to live and work.” Friday 29 November 2019, nomination must be formally Year is presented to the young anniversary weekend such a success. “Our 2019 Australia Day she is encouraging anyone submitted. Head to Council’s achiever judged to have made More photos page 9. Awards saw some outstanding who knows someone who has website and submit your the most outstanding people in our community made a significant nomination online.” contribution to the Singleton ● Photo above: The Governor General being introduced to Kaylem Rouse who was recognised, including Olivia contribution to our Singleton Australia Day Local Government Area for representing the Branxton Greta Little Athletics Club Palfreyman who was the first community to nominate them. Committee chairperson, Cr the period including but not person to receive the Marie “It’s hard to believe it’s that Danny Thompson said he was limited to 2019 and must be Callaghan Young Female time of year again when we looking forward to plenty of aged 16 to 26 years of age on Can you hear those sleigh bells jingling? Achiever Award,” added Cr take the time to consider the nominations – as well as 26 January 2020. Pynsent. people we know who make a plenty of people coming out Carols in the Park 2019 Nominations must be significant contribution to our to celebrate. All residents of the Singleton Cessnock City Council’s Carols in the Park 2019 is set to go off with a bang submitted by Friday 6 community for no other “Australia Day is a really local government area are on Friday 6 December 2019 at Cessnock Sports Ground from 6pm. December 2019. Nomination reason than to help others,” great occasion for us to learn eligible to nominate. For more Country music star and local resident Tara Naysmith returns to the Carols forms and selection criteria she said. more about each other, reflect information or to download a stage as MC. The Hunter’s Santa’s Little Helpers are also back for another can be found on Council’s “The Citizen of the Year on what they love about our nomination form, visit year of musical magic under the guidance of Musical Director Greg Patterson. website at awards, only 85 days away, country and to celebrate the www.singleton.nsw.gov.au/ Greg is well known for his outstanding contribution to big stage musicals and www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/ are a great way to give our individual contributions made australiadayawards or hard his wonderful work as an arranger, and has been a part of the Carols family community/events- town’s best the recognition by some of the outstanding copies are available from for many years. ceremonies/australiaday. they deserve, and people who call Singleton Council’s Administration Of course, the night would not be complete without a visit from the man him- The winners will be acknowledge the time and home,” he said. Building. self. Santa will rest his reindeers in the nearby vineyards and enter in style in a announced at a Civic dedication they give to “We’re really excited to see helicopter generously provided by Slattery’s Helicopter. As always the night will culminate in a spectacular fireworks display that is sure to delight and amaze. Blast into an adventure day of family fun This annual event continues to go from strength to strength and has become the heart of the Cessnock Local Government area’s Christmas celebrations, with an array of entertainment for the whole family. get out and try something new – like Cessnock City Mayor, Councillor Bob Pynsent is excited to celebrate as a rock climbing, or camel riding or community. LaserTag,” he said. “It’s so special to come together as a community to mark the end of the year. “Blast will see Civic Park We are lucky to have such a wonderful event, with great entertainment. I’m transformed into an amazing pop-up already looking forward to a visit from Santa. We know our youngest resi- playground, including the inflatable dents are already counting down the days!” obstacle course, designed for chil- Pack a picnic or select a delicious treat from one of the hand-picked gourmet dren big and small with a series of food and refreshment trucks on site. Gates open at 6pm and the carolling kicks inflatable climbing walls, tunnels, off from 6:45pm. Carols in the Park 2019 is strictly an alcohol-free event. play elements and challenges. The event is proudly sponsored by Newcastle Permanent Building Society “But most of all, we just want people (our major sponsor), Cessnock City Council, Rover Motors and Slatterys to have a whole lot of fun.” Helicopters. For more information visit www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au Blast will also feature the qualifying round for the 2020 State Eco-friendly schools gain grant funding Championships of the Australian Cessnock City Council has proudly supported 13 environmentally-friendly Strongman Competition, a contest school projects through its Schools Environment Grant funding program, that tests the strength, will and totalling $4,618. determination of athletes from all This grant funding program is open to local schools each year and is a around the state. wonderful way to support student projects aimed at enhancing and protecting “For anyone who loves a spectacle, our local environment. If you’re looking for family fun this spring, Singleton the Strongman qualifying round will This year, grant recipients included Honey Tree Preschool, Bellbird Public Council’s Blast event will surely impress the whole gang on see men and women lift extremely heavy objects, including School, Cessnock Multipurpose Children’s Centre, Cessnock Kids Preschool Sunday 17 November 2019. a truck,” Mr Linnane said. and Early Learning Centre, Branxton Preschool, Bees Nees Early Learning, Now in its second year, Blast will return to Civic Park with “It’s the perfect way to kick off a day of family fun at its Abermain Public School, Ellalong Public School, Holy Spirit Primary Kurri activities including an inflatable obstacle course, strongman best, and better yet, all the activities are free apart from the Kurri, Nulkaba Public School and Cessnock High School. competition, rock climbing, bubble soccer, LaserTag, camel Obstacool course. Each of these schools put forward fantastic environmental initiatives including rides and jumping castles to keep the whole family happy. “We are extremely grateful to have the support of Hunter recycling programs, creating edible/bush tucker gardens, purchasing a native The ‘Obstacool’ course will be the headline attraction for Valley Operations for a second year in a row to assist us in stingless beehive and mindfulness plaques to encourage students to respect Blast in 2019, a massive, inflatable obstacle course. The cost producing a great community event all round, and we look their natural environment. to participate is just $11.50, which includes unlimited goes forward to seeing a big crowd on the day.” Cessnock City Mayor, Councillor Bob Pynsent said this was a wonderful on the course plus a t-shirt and sweatband. All other activities Blast will be held at Civic Park on Sunday 17 November program and he looks forward to seeing these projects come to life in our are free of charge. from 10am to 3pm. Food trucks, a sausage sizzle and ice local schools. Hunter Valley Operations has again thrown its support creams will also be available. To purchase a ticket for the “Protecting our local environment is so important and it is fantastic to see both behind the event to partner with Council to bring Blast to life. Obstacool course, visit staff and students at our local schools being so proactive.” Singleton Council’s General Manager Jason Linnane said https://www.stickytickets.com.au/89864. Participants are “We are proud to offer this grant program to our schools each year and Blast will be an adventure playground for the whole family to advised to wear shoes suitable for running and comfortable encourage those who haven’t applied before, to think of a project and get your celebrate active living. clothes. applications in next time around,” added Cr Pynsent. “The Singleton local government area is the perfect place for ● Photo above: Community Participation Coordinator Claire Briggs and For more information about the Schools Environment Grant funding program, Youth Worker Hayden Moore any kind of adventure, and Blast is a great way for people to visit http://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/environment/initiatives/schoolsenviro 3 ͽ| THE NEWS | No. 510 | Wednesday 13 NOV 2019 12,000 dead. Greta RSL Sub-branches In the four years of the war combined to provide a BRANXTON & GRETA more than 330,000 moving service at the War Australians had served Memorial in Greta. overseas, and more than About 50 people where in 60,000 of them had died. attendance including The social effects of these sub-branch members, “We will remember them” losses cast a long shadow school children, veterans & over the postwar decades. some local residents. Each year on this day A catafalque party from Australians observe one Williamtown Air Force minute’s silence at 11am, Base were also in in memory of those who attendance. died or suffered in all wars The Remembrance Day and armed conflicts. Address was given by the Originally called Armistice President of the Branxton Day, the 100th RSL Sub-branch, Brian Remembrance Day service Furner OAM who spoke of was commemorated in the gallantry of all allied 2018. soldiers in France during Britain held its memorial WW1; the contribution services and tributes on Australian servicemen Sunday. played & horrific human Among other countries that toll. recognise Remembrance It was also good to see the Day are Canada, New that the sub-branches Zealand, Belgium, France involved the local schools and the United States, into their service. where it is called Veterans Day. Locally, the Branxton &

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Transparency’ scheme the It is unlikely that the A Statutory Authority is a Attorneys Generals Attorney General directed generic term for an Department has demanded a this and it is an example of authorisation by parliament list of documents from the a separate Federal given to a person or a group organiser of a number Government body over of people to exercise speakers at a conference stepping its remit in some specific powers. Laws made co-hosted by the fit of enthusiasm to justify by statutory authorities are Conservative Political its existence. Never mind referred to as Regulations Actions Conference, that it has far more pressing which become law when Liberty Works and the matters to attend to under its published in the American Conservative charter than chasing one Government Gazette. The Unions. It sounds ominous whom I would call the reason parliament delegates but it was, simply, talks quintessential Australian it authority is because it given by Tony Abbott, Nigel patriot and demanding that does not have time or the Forage and the Critish he register as an agent of resources to investigate, political activist Raheen ‘Foreign Influence’. analyse draft and monitor Kassam; all staunch Within the same time frame, laws for every area of conservatives as you well we have the Australian society. some way and due to poorly all. Whilst there are many great or worrying about a small know, or perhaps don’t Water Commission The power to enact drafted or vague wording in So far we have only been and necessary statutory number of deluded Islamic know. releasing 30 gigalitre’s of regulations has been the establishment legislation talking about the federal bodies the most important women stranded in Syria The ‘Foreign Influence’ water from a dam in NSW delegated by Australian or the appointment of poorly governments jurisdiction. statutory body, I believe, than face up to real issues. body was set up to review to save the lives of a few Parliaments (State and/or qualified people to the body, That is duplicated at state would be the one that Take for instance the the likes of the Chinese stinking carp in the swamps Federal) in the various unintended consequences and territory level which oversees the disbandment of drought, building damns to Communist Party activities in central NSW. Did they areas; consumer affairs, road are an assured thing. then flows down through useless or ineffective store water, building influencing our universities not think a better use of this and traffic safety, workplace Take the example of the our local councils. We have bodies. pipelines to move it to and expatriate Chinese water would be to make it health and safety, monetary Human Rights Commission, mentioned duplication at the where its required and citizens or attempts to available to struggling policy and tax to mention a and the wasted time and Federal level within In the last issue of The News keeping their sticky fingers purchase political influence farmers and rural towns? few. money that resulted from departments and between dated 30/10/19, I outlined out of the energy market. at all levels of Government. This was enough water to The establishment of the vexatious complaints departments. How many the devastation the current The most serious I suppose in an act of keep three towns such as statutory bodies is concerning tweets, cartoon, fish, duck and day-care drought has wrought and dereliction of duty in my even-handedness this Dubbo, supplied with water necessary to give and inappropriate comments centre authorities are there. made an appeal to Joel opinion is when a Minister organization felt obliged to for one year. There must be governments the reach to which should have been If we knew the answer to Fitzgibbon to move a motion dismisses a suggested question the influence of a Minister with oversight of properly administer their dealt with by management. that we could possibly in Federal Parliament to program such as the Tony Abbott and his this body. Possible jurisdiction and although Recourse to a ‘statuary unravel the uncertainty instigate the required Bradfield scheme in North conservative associates contenders could be, the they come under the body’ was not required. The principle or chaos theory. response. That rant was Queensland as being “a because the event was Minister for Agriculture or oversight of the appropriate record of the Human Rights I have mentioned before the written over a month ago long-discredited plan”. co-hosted by overseas Minister for Environment, minister the minister cannot Commission is in my need to reduce useless and and Joel was emailed a copy This in the face of conservative organisations. most likely the Minister for make directions on how, opinion, so bad it should be disruptive legislation at all during the second week in increasing calls for such a That is being polite about it Environment. why or when the body is to the first to be disbanded. levels of government. This October. Only now is the plan by groups including but the truth is the Between them these two do its job. As it is said, give The number of statutory equally applies to the Government responding to farmers, regional town- personnel in that separate ministers have oversight of the job to the right person, bodies I gave above is four growing canker of statutory the disaster with reference to ships, industry and expert statutory body are a bunch seventeen principle but don’t tell them how to years our of date. What is bodies which hold sway saving stock. engineers and hydrologists. of lefty/greenie public organisations, 161 do it. the total now? Rest assured over our lives. Look What is it about politicians? It is easy to criticise a servants, just like all the secondary bodies and The point I wish to make is once created they do not go particularly at the gross It is more important for them Minister but we must others, and have used the another ten of some the number of these bodies away. Each of them has ineptitude of child to bang on about trivial remember it is the idiot authority granted to them to definition not specified. is so great it is beyond the their own growth potential, protection authorities. Have issues such as illegal public servants who advise drive their own political Within this conglomeration government to adequately both in terms of manpower, you ever witnessed a mother emigrants, offending the them. These turkeys are agenda. To threaten both Ministers have bodies police what they do. What cost, and their ability to having her children forcibly Chinese communist party, not engineers and have no possible goal terms for concerned with fish, fish they do affects everybody in interfere in the lives of us removed? It makes you sick. the hoax of climate change, grasp of history and definitely no imagination. There only interest is to ing inland dams. To me this coastal rainfall is more has a completion date too to act now before it is too benefit this State & the avoid controversy and the is very naive, why would reliable than inland rainfall far past their own political late! The old quote that talk inland river system would threat of having to think. you build dams in areas and it should be life. is cheap is appropriate, receive from a dam of this 2000 years ago, the Romans that do not have reliable remembered that inland It is time for politicians to costs nothing. size. completed projects of water rainfall? droughts occur more often develop a little back bone Tillegra Dam also needs to Alan Humphreys, Kalyra distribution and civil works Take NSW for instance, the than coastal droughts. and do what is in the long be revisited. Murray Grey Cattle Stud & for roads and harbours Drought, Dams & the Darling. average inland rainfall is in My next point is that dams term interest of the country. Tillegra Dam if built would Westbrook Limousin Cattle which we today would be The general consensus is stark contrast to average should be built in the The next major drought hold 450 gigalitres of water Stud, proud to claim as our own. that by 2030 the world coastal rainfall. coastal regions where the could result in this great at capacity, which is Westbrook via Singleton. Never mind the cities they reliance on fossil fuels will Inland: rainfall occurs and then country going dry! Our comparable to Sydney NSW Mob 0427381311. build all with sewerage and be in decline, so where will Dubbo: 639 mm piped to the inland river elected representatives need Harbour. Imagine the fresh water supplies. They that leave countries like Tamworth: 680 mm system that feeds into did not have the plant we Australia that have relied Armidale: 788 mm the Darling River. have but slaves and artisans on coal exports for the past Narrabri: 658 mm, this is Sir John Bradfield, was of great skill. More 30 plus years. Economists an average of 691 per the engineer responsible importantly they had and the “masters of annum for these 4 inland for building the Sydney leaders with vision and business” agree that towns. Harbour Bridge back in authority. Australia will need to Coastal: the early 1930’s & is Other civilisations had switch back to agriculture. Dungog: 1053 mm still regarded as one of achieved similar wonders in The only problem is water. Grafton: 1108 mm the world’s greatest Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, Cambodia and India. Like Africa water is in short Dorrigo: 2034 mm engineering We have done things of this supply in Australia, often Taree: 1244 mm, this is an achievements. He was nature and we can do bigger referred to as the world’s average of 1359 per annum also the proponent of things given the leadership driest continent, especially for these 4 coastal towns, the Bradfield Scheme in and foresight. Alas when in the inland regions. If we almost double that of our 1939. Basically what I presented with the inland cousins although I am proposing is similar don’t have a sustainable opportunities of almost zero do admit that my selection to his proposal, a agricultural industry we interest rates and the crying of Dorrigo does skew the proposal that after 80 may slide in the world need for water results. However if I years has still not got economic ratings. What we infrastructure there are no need to do is create a water exclude Dorrigo the legs. The reason being visionaries. supply to sustain our inland average of 1135 per annum is that politicians have rivers & farmers. is still very high in little foresight and do What concerns me is all the comparison. not like to commit to talk by politicians of build- Clearly it can be seen that any infrastructure that Cheers Steve. Glencore’s Community Investment Program donate THE NEWS | No. 510 | Wed 13 NOV 2019 Ҩ 5 $1972.91 to Greta Playgroup Bulk waste collection returns to Singleton Singleton residents are being reminded about Council’s bulk waste guidelines with the 2019 collection campaign having kicked off for urban areas last Monday 11 November 2019. Urban households placed their bulky waste to the kerbside last weekend (Saturday and Sunday 9 and 10 November) and by the front gate, in rural areas, this Saturday and Sunday 16 and 17 November ahead of their collection week. Any items put out before this weekend are subject to illegal dumping guidelines. Acceptable items are general household waste, fully dismantled swing sets and trampolines, scrap metal, rolled floor coverings up to 1.5m in length and furniture. Unacceptable items are mattresses, whitegoods, e-waste, air conditioners, green waste, hazardous solids/ liquids and batteries, commercial builders rubble and bricks, tyres, mirrors, glass table tops, window panes and sliding glass doors. “Our rangers have been monitoring urban areas over the last couple of weeks, and we have been overwhelmed by the number of notifications we have had to send to households who have put their waste piles on the kerb far too early,” Mr Ihlein The children at Greta made with the grant Greta Playgroup, affiliated “It also provides parents/ said. Playgroup had a wonderful money. with playgroup NSW, is a carers with much needed “We have also noted that piles far exceed the allotted two cubic metres of domestic time playing with the new “Integra Underground and community organisation for support and social waste per household, and include unacceptable items, particularly white goods and toys, equipment and craft Glencore are proud to families with children aged interactions. mattresses. purchased with grant support Greta playgroup 0 - 6 years. “So once again thank you to “Not only is this an eyesore affecting the appearance of our town, it also promotes money, $1972.91 received through the support of the Coordinator Julie Radcliffe Integra and Glencore for scavenging. from ‘Glencore’s purchase of supplies and said that they are very your support and also to Mr Ihlein said any collections that included unacceptable items would not be Community Investment new equipment. grateful to Integra Greg Peard for taking time collected, and fines would be applicable for waste dumped illegally. Program.’ “We recognise that underground mine and out to visit us,” said Julie “Failure to comply with the guidelines will mean waste piles will not be collected On Tuesday 22nd October playgroups provide a vital Glencore for awarding us Radcliffe. by our waste contractor, and if unacceptable waste is not removed from the kerb by Integra Underground Mine community service that this grant money. Greta playgroup meets on the householder, it could result in a fine for illegal dumping,” he said. and Glencore representative brings families together “Playgroup provides many Tuesdays with school terms For full terms

Greg Peard attended Greta which can result in lifelong opportunities for children to at the community hall in of conditions, playgroup to meet the friendships being develop and learn through Water street (next to Greta including families and witness the established,” said Greg play and socialising with community preschool), acceptable unveiling of the purchases Peard. other children. from 9.30am to 11.30am. and unacceptable items, visit Federal Government steps up drought response – 7 November 2019 the Council Website “People in our local neighbours in play an important role both 7/11/19 are welcome government area are Muswellbrook, and rightly socially and economically, support for the real people government area suffering in this drought, so – are recognised and and we have farmers doing on the land who are feeling don’t rate as just as people are suffering supported through this time it tough who are equally the impacts of one of the being as affected across Australia. of hardship. deserving of government worst droughts on record, as some of our Yet Singleton continues to Singleton has a successful assistance. and it would be an easy neighbouring be overlooked while other and proud agricultural The Federal Government demonstration of support areas, and I areas – including our industry which continues to initiatives announced for Singleton to be eligible invite the Prime for the funding available. Minister Scott We know there are projects Morison to come that can be done in to Singleton to Singleton to support see the impacts drought-affected properties of this drought to develop and enhance for himself, and drinking water assets to to meet with the build longer-term resilience people his and redundancy so that Government has when the next dry spell again failed to comes, the impacts won’t recognise.” be so pronounced. Cr Sue Moore, I’m furious the people of Mayor of the Singleton local Singleton

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We wait in expectant hope and Ladies we have the answer The Branxton Greta Menshed has a husband crèche every Wednesday and Friday attend to this time with faith and trust. ‘All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things mornings. shall be well’ as our sister Julian of Norwich once wrote. So today, when we feel moved to worry, let us Drop him off at our husband crèche. We’ll take good care of him and he may even learn something place our hope in the Lord, singing songs of praise until he comes. Just pay $2.00 for his morning coffee ‘Branxton Greta Menshed’ 49 Branxton Street’ Greta in the grounds of the old St Marys Primary School push for increased passenger 6 ͽ THE NEWS No. 510 WEDNESDAY 13 NOV 2019 newspaper in Australia Congratulations to the | | | blacked-out most of the community of Murrurundi. In train services between words on their front 2018 we were named the Singleton and Newcastle, pages. They “redacted” most NSW Tidiest Town and this and Minister for Regional of the text as a protest against was a reflection of our Transport and Roads Paul the Government’s increasing fantastic community Toole’s welcome news that Members say …. determination to keep matter members. It is wonderful to two additional services will start from 5 January 2020 Here in NSW we have of public interest secret and see the Murrurundi was the result of a long 10 responsibility for things to punish journalists who community working closely years of meetings, petitions called Water Sharing Plans print secret information together despite the tough and letters. which basically decide who which has been leaked to times they are enduring in the MICHAEL JOHNSEN MP As well as delivering another will get what water. These them. A number of midst of a harsh drought. It is Member for Upper Hunter two hours in Sydney and Water Sharing Plans need to journalists still have jail a reminder of how getting Newcastle for commuters be balanced with the sentences hanging over their community involved and State Matters seven days a week – and (expected) available water heads having been raided by engaged makes for successful NSW DIGITAL making public transport a storage, rainfall and the the Australian Federal community outcomes. DRIVER LICENCE more viable option for those needs of the wider river Police. This understandably Hosting the awards was a big GOES LIVE who were previously forced STATEWIDE system. Basically, water is has media outlets and effort and we could not have into their cars – I hope that NSW drivers can now go made available for 3 uses – journalists concerned. done it without the huge we can take this announce- wallet less and use a community, environment and JOEL FITZGIBBON MP We should also be amount of community Member for Cessnock ment as an indication the Digital Driver Licence on irrigation farming. It is a fact Member for Hunter concerned. Freedom of support we received. A big Clayton Barr MP Government is taking all of their smartphone for proof that environmental water and information and freedom of thank you to all the the issues raised in our of identity and proof of Raising the BARR water for communities goes Senate Estimates doesn’t the press are basic community groups who were Agenda under serious age for pubs and clubs, THE WATER PROBLEMS OF hand in hand – because this have the media profile foundations for any involved including members consideration. and for roadside police NSW REFLECT water allows the rivers to enjoyed by Question Time in democracy. The most of the Cessnock Tidy Town, With two elections in quick checks, with the GOVERNMENT DECISIONS flow which means that the the House of Representatives. notorious dictators through- Kurri Kurri Tidy Town, succession early this year, I technology officially AS MUCH AS THEY environment is saved and the But as an information out history were able to rise Wollombi Tidy Town, spent a lot of time highlight- going live. REFLECT MOTHER NATURE towns have access to river gathering exercise, it leaves to autocratic power in part by Cessnock Men’s Shed, ing what we need from all I encourage drivers in the Over recent months I have water to treat and send to the Lower House show for closing down or controlling Cessnock Branch- Country levels of government to meet Upper Hunter electorate had the opportunity to travel homes. Meanwhile, the dead. But will that remain the media. Women’s Association and the needs of our local to download the DDL and to the far flung corners and Government has approved the case? Are there times when the Rotary Club of Cessnock. government now and into the give it a go. Smartphones towns of our State, in my role private dams on farms In Senate Estimates, Senators government secrecy is both Council was also supported future, both personally and have become de facto as Shadow Minister for capable of holding more grill not just the portfolio necessary and important? Of by Tara Naysmith, Aunty through 40 formal letters wallets and we’re using Water. More and more I am water than Sydney Harbour minister, but senior course there is. Media outlets Cynthia, Trinity Woodhouse sent to the members of the world leading technology getting an understanding of to be built and for pumps to departmental officials and know when the release of and Reece Hamilton. Well new cabinets. As a result, we so that drivers can use our “grey nomads” that hook be used on the river that are agency heads. There is no information acquired would done! It was a real team continued our positive digital licences in up the caravan and drive 16 times bigger than those limit on the number of put lives at risk or undermine effort. For more information relationship with the Premier everyday scenarios. across this beautiful and used previously – locals out questions asked or the time to our national interest. When about these awards Gladys Berejiklian and her The DDL is hosted diverse country of ours. west tell stories of the river ask them. Questions and that is the case, they use or visit https://kab.org.au/. Government. securely on the new I have met with farmers and flowing back upstream under answers are quite not use information Congratulations to the The General Manager and I Service NSW app, locks Councils, store-keepers and the power of these pumps. conversational, and officials accordingly. organisers of the Postie Bike also met with the new NSW with a PIN and can be tourist operators, locals and Interestingly, the State and trying their best to defend the But Governments should not Grand Prix. This event now Labor and Opposition Leader accessed offline. It will blow-ins. I have been shown Federal Legislation requires Government’s honour – as is be attempting to suppress six years on is much loved Jodi McKay in August, and provide additional levels the potential of these great that water for basic human their job – have nowhere to information just because it and is becoming a huge she already had a copy of our of security and protection places when the times are needs is the highest priority hide. The exception is the might cause ministers attraction. It was a great day Agenda before we even set against identity fraud, good, when there is water and allocation, but this relies on capacity to take questions “on embarrassment or because it watching the riders zoom foot in her office. compared to the plastic money aplenty. I have heard estimates going forward notice”. may give its opponents around the track in an attempt Significant progress is being driver licence. the heartbreaking stories about when the next rainfall “I’ll have to take that on political advantage. Nor to cross the line first. Well made on other items on The NSW Government is about times like now, when will come and how much notice” was a phrase heard on should they be launching done to all competitors. our Agenda, with Council working closely with there is no water and no water will be in that rainfall. a ridiculous number of police raids on the offices of Council is a proud supporter extending the maintenance other sectors to have them money and towns and com- What we have now is a occasions during Senate trade unions without cause, of this unique event. contract with Roads and come on board and accept munities are literally dying. Estimates last week. It as the Courts recently found Last week I had the Maritime Services to look the DDL. This includes became so farcical that at one the Government had done. opportunity to appear in front after the New England nightclubs, restaurants, point I heard a Government We should all take every of the Senate Select Highway road corridor hotels, petrol stations, Minister take a question from opportunity to push back Committee, with an inquiry through Singleton to create supermarkets, one of her own Senators (a against growing Government into Jobs for the Future in welcoming gateways to the convenience stores and Dorothy Dixer) “on notice”. secrecy and abuse of Regional Areas. It was an township. tobacco retailers. Watch There is nothing in the power. We do not want to opportunity to advocate for Council has also held this space. Senate’s rules which prevents live in a police state. more investment in the productive meetings with the Drivers who opt-in are this behaviour, but it is a very Cheers, Joel Cessnock LGA to see an Deputy Premier John encouraged to carry their bad look and I’ve never heard increase in local jobs and Barilaro about reforms to the plastic licence in the it done so often. It also more training. There needs to Resources for Regions initial stages. reflects very badly on senior be a commitment from the program. For more information departmental officials who Australian Government to As the biggest contributor of about how to recognise would, of course, prefer to training and investing in mining royalties in NSW, and accept the DDL visit answer the questions, but last future talent relative to the Council’s position is that a https:// week they seemed to be needs of jobs of the future. In reliable sum of funds should www.service.nsw.gov.au/ prevented from doing so by our LGA it is tough being a be allocated according to the campaign/digital-driver- subtle guidance from the young person, with only so level of mining impact. Mr licence Government. This avoidance many jobs available yet many ● This is photo I took from Wentworth at the bottom end of the Darling Barilaro, to his credit, took To get a DDL, licence River. The farm has been in the family for 90 years and this is what is of accountability is a bad young people looking for the time to meet with us holders will need to create left; it is absolutely devastated. development within our work locally. One personally after another a MyServiceNSW democracy. apprenticeship position could disappointing outcome from Account at There is no doubt that our situation where the water in I recently submitted a easily receive over 100 our latest Resources for www.service.nsw.gov.au climate is currently serving our river and dam system has Freedom of Information applicants. We want to retain Regions application with a and download the Service up a drought. Some are been over-allocated (sold (FOI) request for the Report our talented young people personal commitment that a NSW mobile app on their saying that this is the worst off) at a time when no decent of the Coordinator General and have them contribute to review would be undertaken. smartphone. The DDL drought in history, but we rain has fallen for 3 years. for Drought. The our local economy. Bob Pynsent, Mayor Cessnock He also delivered on his will always be opt-in only have records for the last We could build 50 new dams Government wanted to Cheers, Bob City Council promise for an alternative only. 200 years and our continent but this will place more charge me a fee. funding source to deliver our Cheers, Mike is billions of years older than pressure on the river system, Members of Parliament can $8.5 million Roads Upgrade that. In historical terms that deprived of these flows, and be requested to pay for the What a wonderful couple of program. are much longer than 200 if the allocations are handled work involved in finding, weekends for the Cessnock But of course, there are still a years, but much shorter than the same way, we still won’t collating and delivering on an Local Government Area number of important issues billions of years, the have more than 3 years of FOI request. This is not (LGA)! On the first weekend on our list, not least the indigenous people have been water. Maybe it’s time to entirely unreasonable because of November we hosted more Singleton bypass of the New here for 50,000 years or more allocate water with a belief the work involved can than 150 visitors for the Keep England Highway which has and they certainly don’t have that there might be a 5 year, sometimes be substan- Australia Beautiful NSW been the subject of regular a story that describes dry 7 year or perhaps even a 10 tial. But producing the (KABNSW) 2019 updates by the Roads and rivers like we have today. year drought in the future. Coordinator General’s report Sustainable Communities - Maritime Authority. And, we In very real terms, there are a * * * * * * was a matter of a photocopy Tidy Town Awards and on hope, to be the subject of handful of decisions that have For enquiries regarding the at best. Last year, the Sunday the Australian Postie another Government been made by the women and State Government or its Government forced me to the Bike Grand Prix. announcement, like the one men that form Governments departments, or to put you in Federal Court over my The Tidy Town Awards we saw from Mr Toole, at both the State and Federal contact with someone who request for the Coalition kicked off with a BBQ at the Sue Moore, Mayor Singleton soon. level that have undoubtedly can, please contact my office. Agreement. Given it is the Cessnock Men’s Shed and Council Cheers, Sue affected the current dryness My office can be contacted Agreement between the our visitors had the of our rivers. Indeed, back in by phoning 4991-1466, by Liberals and Nationals which opportunity to experience all Last week’s announcement the 1990’s it was then Prime email to cess- allows them to form a we have to offer during local that the Two More Trains for Members say Minister John Howard who [email protected] government, I reckon the tours on Saturday. The event Singleton campaign had ….. is proudly sponsored by ..... correctly took action to u or call into 118 Vincent community is entitled to culminated with the awards indeed achieved what the “save” the Murray-Darling. Street (PO Box 242), know what deals have been presentation at Pokolbin Hall name called for put a big tick The Branxton Greta This project needed Federal Cessnock 2325. done. I’m still fighting. where Murrurundi was on Singleton’s Advocacy Vineyards News leadership because the river Cheers, Clayton Last week, every major named the KABNSW 2019 Agenda. P: 0414 757 826 system spans across 4 States. Overall Tidy Town Award. 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Stop flu vaccines have been products. distributed across NSW in “Salmonellosis can be quite hitching a 2019. severe and people some- The NSW Government will times have to be ride home invest about $130 million in hospitalised to manage the 2019-20 Immunisation dehydration, particularly in from your Program budget, including young babies, elderly Commonwealth and state people and those with Cessnock City Council is proud to once again offer holidays local residents a free microchipping day for their vaccines, $2.6 million for weakened immune furry friends on Saturday 7 December from 9am to NSW Health is urging free flu shots to children up systems,” Ms Glasgow to five years and a $1.5 said. 2pm in the Council Admin Building carpark. those travelling to the Northern Hemisphere this million immunisation and “Salmonellosis symptoms Microchipping your pet is one of the most important festive season to get a flu flu awareness campaign. include fever, headache, things you can do as it ensures they are easily returned shot before they leave to NSW Health diarrhoea, abdominal pain, home if they become lost, rather than being avoid falling ill on nausea and vomiting. unnecessarily Impounded. Symptoms usually start This is a great opportunity for community members to holiday, or bringing the again urges “Our free microchipping days are always so popular and around six to 72 hours after get their dog or cat microchipped, free of charge. virus back to Australia. I encourage anyone who has a dog or cat that needs a NSW Heath’s Acting the contaminated food is Cessnock City Mayor, Councillor Bob Pynsent is against microchip to come on down and get it done.” Director of eaten and usually last for pleased to see this wonderful initiative being rolled out “Council Rangers are not there to pass judgement about Communicable Diseases, consuming four to seven days, but can in our community once again. continue for much longer. your dog not being micro- Dr Christine Selvey, said chipped, but rather see it as an that the early start to this CORE “It is important that people opportunity to engage the year’s very long flu do not prepare food for Powerfoods community in a positive season was probably due others while they are discussion about responsible pet to a large jump in summer ownership.” flu numbers. It is important to note that “More than 7000 patients Council Rangers will not in NSW were diagnosed microchip litters of puppies as with flu in the first three they are at high risk of not months of 2019 but the being vaccinated or vet true number is likely F U N E R A L S E R V I C E S checked. Please also ensure higher, as many people Paul and Janelle Smyth and their staff take great pride & personal satisfaction in providing a dignified & timeless service, continuing a tradition started morere than than 90 your dog is on a lead and your don’t present for testing,” years ago on February 2, 1925 by Paul’s grandfather, Cecil R Smyth. cat is contained on the day. Dr Selvey said. For more information on being a “Getting the flu while responsible pet owner, visit you’re travelling overseas www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/ will not only spoil your community/animals. holiday but it can also put your family and friends at risk, particularly infants and the elderly, when you arrive back home. “People are great at getting their flu jab ahead of our own winter but NSW Health has again Serving Branxton, Greta & surrounds often forget when they fly unwell with salmonellosis warned consumers to return and, as a precaution, for 48 to the Northern or dispose of CORE Talk to us about our Pre-paid Funeral Hemisphere at Christmas hours after symptoms have Powerfoods frozen passed.” Plans & Pre-Arrange Options. that they are travelling microwave meals after Core into another winter Ms Glasgow said food Ingredients expanded the must be cooked thoroughly season. recall of their frozen meal “The effectiveness of the to kill Salmonella bacteria. products due to a link with Frozen food should always flu vaccine starts to cases of Salmonella. diminish after a few be cooked thoroughly Fifteen people in NSW are following manufacturer months, so to ensure you among 46 people across are covered over the instructions. Australia who are believed “Microwaves are a quick holiday season, it is best to have fallen ill after to get another jab two and convenient way to consuming the products. cook food, however, if they weeks before leaving The recall includes eight Australia.” are not used correctly, they varieties of CORE can cook food unevenly. Dr Selvey said it is safe to Powerfoods frozen meals, have two flu shots in one When using a microwave Pickled radish and beetroot 310g or 350g - Going Nuts, to cook food, make sure the year and it is particularly Deep South Chilli, Muay important for travellers food is heated until it is Thai Meatballs, Holy piping hot all the way aged 65 and over, Meatballs, Naked Chicken, pregnant women, children through.” Seismic Chicken, Old Those affected by the aged six months to five School, and Smokey years, Aboriginal people current outbreak reside Mountain Meatballs. across NSW, including in and people with certain The recall is for all these medical conditions who greater Sydney, Illawarra, Keep a jar of this pickled radish and beetroot products with best before the Central Coast, around and serve it on sandwiches or next to are all eligible for the free dates from 5 March 2020 to flu vaccine. Newcastle, Northern NSW a crackling pork! 4 October 2020. and the Murrumbidgee. Ingredients “It takes a fortnight after The products have been receiving a flu shot for NSW Health is working 2 medium beetroots, peeled, thinly available for sale at; closely with other States sliced crossways, rinsed, drained your body to develop Independent retailers in and Territories to 4 radishes, thinly sliced adequate protection. Your NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, GP may also suggest other investigate other infections 1/2 tsp fennel seeds SA, NT and WA; IGAs/ of this unusual Salmonella shots you might need, like Metcash stores nationally; 4 whole cloves a measles or typhoid type, Salmonella 1/2 tsp mustard seeds Coles nationally and Weltevreden, that are vaccine, or anti-malaria selected Woolworths metro Pinch of dried chilli flakes (optional) thought to be associated salt flakes. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 mins or until the sugar medicine,” she said. stores in Victoria. 1 cup (250ml) white wine vinegar or with this product. The dissolves. 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Member for Hunter Joel Fitzgibbon MP at the opening ceremony

Last weekend the Silky Oak Festival was held on the grounds of the At Left: His Excellency General the ex-Greta Army Camp & the ex-Greta Migrant Camp. The two day Honourable David John Hurley AC th DSC (Retd) & Mrs. Hurley on their anniversary event was to celebrate the 80 anniversary of the arrival prior to the official opening. establishment of the Greta Army Camp (in 1939) and the th Directly below: Mrs Hurley, centre, 70 Anniversary of the site becoming a migrant camp. Photos are a being shown one of the many military random selection of many taken by The News & other contributors. vehicles on show.

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Due to the large number of and a tender heart. --Ruth Kerri SHAW B.Comm/ Graham international obligations LLB (Hons) Treat others how you want that Australia has accepted to be treated. --Unknown under international trea- The work an unknown good ties, the external affairs man has done is like a vein P: (02) 4046 1805 | F: (02) 4017 0646 power in section 51(xxix) of water flowing hidden gives the Australian Gov- underground, secretly ernment a very wide con- making the ground green. -- stitutional power to make Thomas Carlyle THE TASMANIAN DAM CASE Having a dream is what laws on many subjects, keeps you alive. Commonwealth v Tasmania Hydro-Electric powers between the including protecting the Overcoming the challenges decided in the High Court Commission commenced Australian federal environment. makes life worth living. -- of Australia on 1 July 1983 preliminary works for the government and the Large parts of Australia's Mary Tyler Moore the decision is a landmark construction of the dam. individual state govern- main national Whatever your cross, in Australian constitutional The newly elected Labor ments is defined mainly environmental law, whatever your pain, God and environmental law. federal government passed by section 51 of the Environment Protection always sends rainbows The case centred on the the World Heritage and Biodiversity Conserva- after the rain. --Unknown the Australian constitution. Any person capable of proposed construction of Properties Conservation The federal government tion Act 1999 (Cth), depend angering you becomes your the Franklin Dam on the Act 1983 (Cth), which, in had taken a range of for their constitutional master. He can anger you Gordon River in Tasmania, conjunction with actions, which they claimed validity on the decision in only when you permit which was supported by the the National Parks and were authorised under the Tasmanian Dam Case yourself to be disturbed by Tasmanian government, but Wildlife Conservation specific subsections of regarding the external af- him. --Epictetus opposed by the federal Act 1975 (Cth) enabled section 51, the Tasmanian fairs power. Cheers, Kerri govern- them to prohibit clearing, government disputed these ment and environmental excavation and other claims. Double Bay, Balgowlah, REINSW member agents first-in, best-dressed and Who is eligible? groups. The dam would activities within the A four to three majority of Mona Vale and Auburn conducted by Survey with only 10,000 Applicants must have have flooded a large section Tasmanian Wilderness the seven members of the have returned some of the Matters – collects the total positions available earned less than $125,000 of the Franklin River in World Heritage Area. High Court held that the highest vacancy rates, all in properties on agency rent nation-wide, there will in the previous financial South-West Tasmania. The Tasmanian federal government had excess of 5%. rolls, the number of be a lot of year as a single or $200,000 In 1981 the area in which government challenged legitimately prevented The Hunter properties that were vacant hopefuls who miss out. as a couple. the dam was proposed was these actions and refused to construction of the dam, Vacancies in the Hunter on the 15th of the month, Secondly, price There will be no specific nominated for listing under halt construction of the and that the World Heritage region rose 0.8% for the and the postcode in which thresholds apply. In guarantees per state or the World Heritage dam. It argued that the Act was authorised under month of October, from a majority of agents’ rental Sydney and other territory, so if you are Convention. The World federal government did not the "external affairs" 1.0% to 1.8%. Newcastle properties are located. The regional centres such as prepared when the changes Heritage Commit- have power under the power. Although other parts experienced a significant suburb-level rates reported Newcastle, Wollongong come into effect, you have a tee declared the area Commonwealth of the Act were invalid, the jump of 1.3% to 2.5%, the by agents are weighted and Lake Macquarie, chance of success. a World Heritage site in Constitution to stop the provision banning the con- highest rate for the area based on ABS Census 2016 the government will There is still little 1982. The listing of the area dam. The Commonwealth struction of dams was valid. since January this year. Dwelling Characteristics. offer loan guarantees on information on how the as a World Heritage site by Government commenced The legal debate over the Other parts of Newcastle The August report is based properties worth up to application process will itself would not have proceedings in the High extent of the "external af- also rose by 0.4% to 1.4%. on survey responses $700,000. work, but it would be wise prevented construction of Court for an injunction and fairs" power continued for a The Illawarra covering 107,020 In other rural areas to have as many documents the dam, to stop the dam declaration of the validity decade in a series of cases Overall, vacancies in the residential rental across New South ready as possible, before required incorporation of of its laws on 4 April 1983. in the High Court in which Illawarra rose by 0.2% to properties. Wales, the cap will be the proposed launch date of the protection of the area The case revolved around the wide view of the exter- 2.4%. This was due to most $450,000. the 1 January 2020. under international law into several major constitutional nal affairs power prevailed. areas in the region reporting Helping hand While $700,000 can get Reactions to the scheme Australian domestic law. issues, the most important It is now firmly established an overall rise of 0.6%, you a lot of house in There’s been mixed In the midst of a growing being the constitutional that under section 51(xxix) however Wollongong for first home Lake Macquarie, it reactions to the scheme, national controversy in validity of the World of the Australian Constitu- bucked the trend, dropping doesn’t get you quite as many economists have 1982 the Tasmanian Heritage Properties tion the Australian Govern- 0.3% to 2.5% following buyers far in Sydney. suggested it doesn’t quite government passed laws Conservation Act ment has the power to enact September’s high of 2.8%. go far enough. It is an allowing the dam to 1983. 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Recent Corelogic data How far does $700,000 opinion also held by revealed most Millennials get you in Sydney? REINSW CEO Tim Vacancy rates buck the trend in of October was 3.6%, a rise find raising a deposit the Within 10km of the city, McKibbin. of 0.7% on September. experienced a major shift, most significant obstacle to you could purchase a “Anything that can assist month of October Inner Sydney was the only with a 1.4% rise in unlet buying a home, but that unit in Ryde, first home buyers to area which saw a decrease dwellings. Local agents are could be about to change Gladesville, Castle Cove achieve their dream of In a surprising turn for the reported renting their in rates, down 0.4% to reporting an increased with the introduction of a or Earlwood. owning their own home is rental market, vacancies in highest number of 2.7%, a low not seen since supply in available housing, new Federal scheme. If you’re willing to look welcomed,” said McKibbin, Middle and Outer Sydney have properties in years and are November last year. which is pushing downward The First Home Buyers within the 20km range, “however, the scheme is risen a considerable 1.2% in now finding the market has Vacancies in Middle pressure on rents. Coffs Deposit Scheme offers your options increase. limited to 10,000 purchases the month of October. The rise slowed.” Sydney rose to 4.2% from Harbour also saw a jump in 10,000 people the chance Those that qualify for which is grossly less than in vacancies was also mirrored Mr McKibbin says agents 3.0%, while Outer Sydney vacancies, up 0.7% on to secure a property with the scheme could buy a those requiring assistance. throughout the Hunter region have also reported is sitting at 3.9% up from September. In contrast, just a five-per-cent deposit. unit in Belrose, “The first home buyers and Illawarra, which both saw oversupply and rental 2.7%. Murrumbidgee, the Mid- First raised as a pre- Bankstown, Auburn, problem needs to be a jump in the number of unlet prices as contributing to the Beachside living is proving North Coast, Central West election promise, this 500- West Ryde, Banksia, resolved, that however will properties. In contrast, rising rates. to be popular as we head and South Eastern Region million-dollar plan would Enfield and Greenacre. only come from a collective vacancies in Inner Sydney “We are hearing the term into the warmer months, all saw a dive in rates. see the Morrison If it’s a house you’re will to do so by all three have dropped for the third oversupply in Sydney, as with vacancies low in Residential vacancy rate Government act as looking for, you’re levels of Government.” straight month, pointing to well Albury and the Central Clovelly, Coogee, Balmoral percentage guarantor for low and going to be looking at continued demand for Coast. and Bondi. North Sydney The REINSW Residential middle-income earners least 25 kilometres out Real Estate News is inner-city living. “In the Illawarra and has also experienced a shift, Vacancy Rate Report is who qualify for the of the CBD. proudly “Feedback from Sydney real Hunter, many agencies say following a high last month based on the proportion of scheme, allowing them to Fairfield Heights, sponsored by …. estate agents is they’re unlet residential dwellings bypass costly mortgage Smithfield, Warwick they are having to drop of 6%. Vacancies there Branxton & noticing less people coming to rents in order to attract have halved, with local real to the total rent roll of insurance – and years of farm, Ashcroft and rental home opens,” says tenants.” estate agents saying they REINSW member agents saving. Lalor Park all have Vineyards Real REINSW CEO Tim Sydney data have seen an uptake in on the 15th of each month. But the plan does come median house prices that Estate McKibbin. The total rate of vacancies enquiries. Carried out monthly, the with a series of catches. fall under the threshold. 4938 3300 “In September, some agencies in Sydney across the month Mascot, Darling Point, research – a survey of Firstly, this scheme is

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Michael Fuller APM, “Not only is she an incredi- duties as Youth Liaison and ‘License to Drive’ pro- announced Leading Senior bly capable police officer, Crime Prevention Officer at gram, the ‘Kids in our THE NEWS| No. 510| Wednesday 13 NOV 2019 ͽ 13 Constable Vidler as the she has the knowledge and Hunter Valley Police Community’ program, the been arrested in relation to on 30 October 2019 at winner at an awards skills to perform specialist District for the past 18 ‘Next of Kin’ program and drug and weapons offences excessive speed. function last Friday roles in marine rescue, years. During this time, she the annual Graffiti Removal in the state’s Hunter region. Police attempted to stop the evening at the Hyatt Re- bomb appraisal, land has built a strong Day. Officers attached to Hunter vehicle, however, the driver gency in Sydney. search, and drone operation. connection with the local Pair charged over Valley Police District and failed to comply, and a Earlier in the evening, she “To Leading Senior Consta- community and is an alleged importation Rural Crime investigators pursuit was initiated. Report was awarded ‘Regional ble Vidler, and all officers ambassador for promoting of MDMA – Hunter established Strike Force The vehicle continued onto NSW Field Operations nominated this year, thank partnerships between police Axels to investigate Hospital Road, Kurri Kurri region Police Officer of the Year’. you all for your dedication and the public. property theft in the Upper before tuning left onto a dirt Thursday, 31 October 2019 Leading Senior Constable to the job and the commu- An initiative Senior Hunter. track where it was met with 11:12:20 AM Vidler served as Richmond nity of New South Wales,” Constable Gray assisted in Following extensive dense bushland. A man and a woman will Police District’s Police Commissioner Fuller said. developing is the ‘My Law inquiries, Hunter Valley The vehicle quickly face court today charged Rescue Coordinator, where Senior Constable Week’ program, which PD officers with the reversed and crashed into with allegedly importing she managed a team of began as lectures presented assistance of Strike Force two police vehicles – Sheree Gray – MDMA into the Hunter Leading Senior eight officers through to students on drugs, Raptor North executed causing minor damage – Hunter Valley Police region. Constable recognised several emergencies. She alcohol and internet search warrants at two before it sped away. District – Rotary In September 2019, an received a unit citation for offences and has evolved properties on Madden The pursuit was terminated, for bravery as international package was her bravery and rescue Community Award into a theatrical Parade and Wentworth and a description of the Rotary’s 2019 Police intercepted which allegedly response during the Avenue, Singleton Heights. vehicle was broadcast via contained 500gm of 3,4- Officer of the Year Lismore floods of 2016 and During the searches, police police radio. methylenedioxy-N- A Leading Senior 2017. allegedly located and The Cruiser was found soon benzylcathinone, Constable has taken out the Leading Senior Constable seized methylamphetamine, after in Hebburn Road, commonly known as prestigious title of Rotary Vidler was also one of the steroids, cannabis and a Pelaw Main and officers MDMA. NSW Police Officer of the first officers in the state to taser. called for the vehicle to be Detectives from Port Year, recognised for her undertake remote pilot A 36-year-old man was seized. Stephens-Hunter Police bravery during the 2016 training as an NSW Police arrested and taken to While waiting for a tow District then commenced an and 2017 Lismore floods Force drone operator. Cessnock Police Station. truck, the 17-year-old investigation into the and for her role as Police As well as her dedication to He was charged with three alleged driver returned to importation and supply of Rescue Coordinator. policing, Leading Senior drug offences and refused the scene with a support MDMA in the area. Each year, Rotary Clubs of Constable Vidler is a bail to face Cessnock Local person and spoke with Following extensive inquir- NSW and the NSW Police volunteer with the State Court last week. police. ies, last week, a search Force recognise Emergency Service (SES) A 57-year-old woman was He was arrested and taken warrant was executed at a professional excellence and and is the current Deputy arrested and taken to Sin- to Cessnock Police Station home on Tarrango Street, dedication of service by Controller in Lismore. gleton Police Station. She where he was charged with Cliftleigh where a 32-year- officers and civilian staff at Commissioner Fuller is expected to be charged Skys Law and drive manner old woman was arrested. the NSW Police Officer of congratulated Leading later today. dangerously. Later that day, a 30-year- the Year awards. Senior Constable Vidler for Investigations under Strike He was granted conditional old man returned to the Judges deemed Richmond her devotion to her work Force Axels are ongoing. bail and will appear in home and he was Police District’s Leading and the wider community. Kurri Kurri Local Court on subsequently arrested. Youth charged with Senior Constable Amanda “Leading Senior Constable Tuesday 26 November Both were taken to Skys Law following Vidler worthy of the overall Vidler has shown 2019. Maitland Police Station and award due to her incredible passion for police pursuit – Anyone with unwavering commitment to policing and protecting the charged with attempt pos- Hunter Valley her community, command community in every facet ■ Senior Constable Sheree Gray sess commercial quantities information about the A 17-year-old youth has supply of prohibited and the organisation. of her career,” Senior Constable Sheree of unlawfully imported been charged after a police NSW Police Commissioner Commissioner Fuller said. Gray has performed her performance that involves border controlled drug and pursuit in the Hunter drugs is urged to students roleplaying police, supply prohibited drug. Economic Zone, Pelaw contact Crime Stoppers: solicitors and magistrates. They were refused bail to MainHunter Valley last 1800 333 000 or https:// The program has now face Maitland Local Court week. nsw.crimestoppers.com. become part of the local last week. Police will be alleging in au. Information is school’s curriculum. Two arrested for court that the young person treated in strict During her career, Senior drug and weapons was seen driving a PT confidence. The public Constable Gray also helped offences – Singleton Chrysler Cruiser through is reminded not to report establish the ‘Red Door the Hunter Economic Zone, Heights crime via NSW Police Community Kitchen’, the Pelaw Main, about 6.15pm For Sale A man and a woman have social media pages. BRANXTON

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Something for everyone BRANXTON As you enter this lovely family estate you will GRETA see wide open spaces. 5 good size bedrooms, all with built-ins & main CWA NEWS with walk-in robe & Branxton/Greta CWA ensuite. were very happy to cater There are multiple for the Cancer Council living areas with a large High Tea held at the Branxton Community covered decking off the th Red Hat Ladies looking wonderful and enjoying the day. Hall on Wednesday, 16 family area & covered October. Congratulations BBQ area. to Helen Scott and the Other features include Cancer Council on ducted air conditioning, achieving another successful day and all gas cooking, 18 raising money to assist metre shed with toilet & the Cancer Council with 3-phase power, lovely their various cancer gardens, water tank & programs. Our view dam. from the kitchen was a wonderful “sea of colour” All this on .8HA and the table settings (Approx 2 acres) were again a lovely welcome for the 140 PRICE RANGE $779,000 to $819,000 guests. Also, Congratulations and thanks to our BGCWA Ladies preparing to serve the delicious scones made by Marie. BRANXTON & VINEYARDS co-ordinator, Marie BRANXTON & VINEYARDS Shearer, who did a lot of “behind the scenes” work before the event, as well as working a job, and kept us going on the day. We would happily welcome anyone interested in raising money to help others in need, or assist in REAL ESTATE any other ways, and also making new friends. Should anyone be interested in joining Branxton/Greta CWA, or M: 0412 566 041 P: 4938 3300 like any information, or attending any of our functions, please contact our Secretary, Marie Shearer on M: 0412 566 041 3300 0402015850 or email [email protected] Denise McGoldrick, Publicity Officer. 14 ͽ |THE NEWS | No. 510 | Wed 13 NOV 2019 Government Area also Dollar for Dollar grants announced enjoyed success Cessnock City Council is proud to announce 26 local community based organisations Successful weekend hosting NSW with awards have been successful in the latest Community Dollar for Dollar grant scheme, totalling Tidy Town Awards received for: more than $67,500. Dockets for Lent The Grant Scheme is about Council supporting community, cultural, sporting and Cessnock City Council The event culminated with – United Against environmental projects that improve and enhance community life across our local hosted more than 150 the awards presentation at Homelessness - government area. visitors over the weekend Pokolbin Hall on Saturday Cessnock This year, there were a number of deserving recipients in each category including the for the Keep Australia night where Murrurundi Our Organics Wollombi Sculpture in the Vineyards event, Early Links Inclusion Support Service for Beautiful NSW was named the KABNSW Bin, Garden Blitz music therapy, Branxton Community Hall for the installation of solar panels and Kurri (KABNSW) 2019 2019 Overall Tidy Town Wollombi School Weston Cricket Club to upgrade the wicket square. Sustainable Communities - Award. Education Trust Cessnock City Mayor, Councillor Bob Pynsent congratulated all recipients and said Tidy Town Awards. Cessnock City Mayor, Plants for Health this funding is so important for our local community-based organisations. The awards recognise ac- Councillor Bob Pynsent Project – Honey “This annual grants program has supported some exciting initiatives in the past and complishments of regional congratulated Murrurundi Tree Preschool this year is no different.” councils and their commu- on their achievement. Council would “It is a wonderful opportunity for these community organisations to get things done nities actively working “In 2018 we were named like to that they might not have been able to without the extra funding boost,” added Cr towards sustainable the NSW Tidiest Town, acknowledge the Pynsent. practices across NSW. this was a result of not only hard work of all For more information about Council’s dollar for dollar grants, including a full list of The weekend kicked off Council initiated projects the community groups who contributions: grant recipients, visit www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/dollarfordollar. with a welcome BBQ on but also because of our were involved in the awards Tara Naysmith –MC Included in the 2019 grant recipients were: Friday night at the fantastic community including members of the Aunty Cynthia – Welcome  Branxton Community Hall Committee: Installation of solar panels at Cessnock Men’s Shed projects. It’s wonderful to Cessnock Tidy Town, Kurri to Country Branxton Community Hall - $5,455 which included a Welcome see the Murrururndi Kurri Tidy Town, Trinity Woodhouse - to Country by Aunty community working Wollombi Tidy Town, Entertainment  Greta Community Preschool: Refurbishment of existing storeroom - $2,727 Cynthia. On Saturday visi- closely together despite the Cessnock Men’s Shed, Reece Hamilton -  North Rothbury Tidy Towns: Purchase water cart trailer for ride on mower tors had the opportunity to tough times they are endur- Cessnock Branch- Country Entertainment - $1,672.73 experience all we have to ing. It’s a reminder of how Women’s Association and offer enjoying local tours. getting community the Rotary Club of FROM PAGE 23 Highlights of the tours involved and engaged Cessnock. Council would ● Photo: Cessnock City Mayor Greta/Branxton made 114 batting first, with skipper Councillor Bob Pynsent handing included a visit to wine makes for successful com- also like thank the Sam Dagg (23no), Adam Woodcroft (23), Will Howden country, historic Wollombi munity outcomes.” following community over the award to Murrurundi to Cr Josh Brown and Ron Campbell. (13) and Doug Engel (12) all making starts. Chelmsford and the Kurri Kurri Murals. The Cessnock Local members for their were all out for 104 in reply, with Correy Stone (4-30 off 8), Jeremy Brown (2-29 off 5), Engel (2-37 off 8) DRESS IN PINK HIGH TEA FASHION and Riley McKewen (2-0 off 2.1) sharing the wickets. Cricket Report - Week 5 EXTRAVAGANZA Week five of Cessnock District Cricket saw first grade record a good win, with every other grade unfortunately This year, going down. Helen Scott of First grade defeated Bellbird by 39 runs at Bellbird’s North Rothbury Carmichael Park. Batting first, Greta/Branxton posted a hosted their 5th modest 9-176, with veteran Darren “Pop” Thomson Annual ‘High leading the way with a crisp 49. Greg Andrews was Tea for next best with 39, with Darren Holz (16no), skipper Women’s Joey Butler (16) and Martin Shearer (21no) showing the Cancer’ and top order how it’s done. from these Bellbird were skittled for 137 in reply, with Shearer events they completing an exceptional all-round game with 6-45 off have raised over with Mark Bercini 8.2. He was well supported by Thomson who also $12,000 and are completed a fine all-round game with 2-29 off 10. pleased to Second grade were soundly beaten by 72 runs by Bellbird at Miller 1. Bellbird posted announce that 9-197 batting first, with Hayden Regan the Blues’ best in a cameo appearance with these funds will 5-26 off 7. Daniel McCann also bowled tidily with 2-7 off 2. Greta/Branxton were all stay in the local out for 125 in reply, with Andrew Bercini in his comeback game striking the ball area to help nicely for 46. Will Regan was the only other batsman in double figures with 20. with transport Third grade Blue were also soundly defeated at the hands of Wine Country by seven and other needs wickets at Miller 2. Greta/Branxton managed just 92 batting first, with club president of the patients. Sean Wright (23), skipper Mal Hedger (18) and Andrew Wright (11) making starts. They had an Wine Country took their time in reply, reaching the target in the 34th over after losing amazing event the three wickets. These belonged to Jarrad Wilkinson (2-15 off 6) and Dave with 140 guests Seabrook (1-23 off 10). travelling from Third Grade White went down by 96 runs against Bellbird at Baddeley 1. Bellbird all over; Lemon made a healthy 5-224 batting first, with Dan Minchin the best of the Greta/Branxton Tree Passage, attack with 2-12 off 4.5. Greta/Branxton were all out for 128 in reply, with Cory Toronto, Wallsend, Maitland, Raymond Terrace, Thornton, East Maitland, Newcastle and of course our own Stephenson (45) and Jamie McNamara (32) amongst the runs. surrounding areas. Each of their guests received a small gift when entering the event. Fourth Grade were thumped by 138 runs by Bellbird at Bellbird. The home side The fashion parade from Sue’s Clothing was the highlight of the day, with local models and Sarah Farley from amassed 9-230 from their forty overs, with Jeremy Brown (4-63 off 10) and Garren 2NURFM as the MC for the event. Helen said that we must not forget the delicious food that was catered by Allerton (3-61 off 8.4) the main wicket takers for Greta/Branxton. Branxton Greta CWA ladies; the mini and vegie quiches, delicate sandwiches, slices and the scones (to die for). Points Tables The table and stage displays was once again unique. First Grade Mulbring 28, Greta/Branxton 24, Peden’s Hotel 20, Bellbird 16, Wine Helen said she would like to thank their many guests; Branxton Greta CWA ladies, Dawn from Sue’s Clothing, our Country 12. local models and the volunteers from Cancer Council. Second Grade Bellbird 32, Greta/Branxton 28, Chelmsford Hotel 24, Denman Hotel “You all had an integral part in this amazing event. Some of the raffle prizes were donated by Colleen Anderson, 24, Wine Country 20, Peden’s Hotel 16. Di Ryder from Raymond Terrace & Branxton Pharmacy and I donated some things,” said Helen. Third Grade Bellbird 35, Peden’s Hotel White 27, Greta/Branxton Blue 24, Greta/

Branxton White 24, Mulbring 24, Peden’s Hotel Blue 24, Wine Country 23, Denman

■ Photo Hotel 19. Above: Our Fourth Grade Cessnock Hotel 35, Supporters 35, Bellbird White 24, Bellbird Ma- local models on roon 23, Peden’s Hotel 23, Chelmsford 19, Greta/Branxton 19, Wine Country 19. the day Club Championship Greta/Branxton 240.65, Bellbird 234.02, Peden’s Hotel 191.38, Wine Country 160.75. Cheers, Mark

“The Night Fire” begins Ballard that she had the fire with Harry Bosch attending that made her a good The New York Times Best Sellers the funeral of his old detective. Combined Print & E-Book Fiction (10 November 2019) mentor, John Jack The victim covered in the 1. New this week Thompson. murder book was a 24-year- THE NIGHT FIRE by Michael Connelly “John Jack — he was old drug addict, gay man Harry Bosch and Renée Ballard return to take up a case that held the attention of Bosch’s mentor. always called that — was a and ex-con named John 2. 2 weeks on the list good man who gave forty Hilton who was shot to THE GUARDIANS by John Grisham years of service to the Los death while sitting in his Cullen Post, a lawyer and Episcopal minister, antagonizes some ruthless killers when he takes on a Angeles Police Department parked car in an alley wrongful conviction case. 3.1. New New this this week week in uniform and as a controlled by an LA drug- REDEMPTION detective. He put many bad trafficking gang. But why THE DESERTER by Nelson DeMille and Alex DeMille Twoby David members Baldacci of the Criminal Investigation Division must bring back a Delta Force soldier who disappeared. people away and taught John Jack Thompson stole 4.The New fifth this book week in the Memory Man series. The first man Amos Decker put behind bars asks to have his soldiers who crawled generations of detectives the murder book and why THEname BURNING cleared. WHITE by Brent Weeks how to do the same,” Mr. he appeared to have done The2. New fifth thisbook week in the Lightbringer series. When Chromeria is threatened, Kip Guile pulls forces together for through narrow Viet THE MISTER Cong-built tunnels in Connelly writes in the nothing with the murder one last fight. 5.by New E L thisJames week pursuit of the wily and opening of the novel. book was a mystery to “One of them was Bosch — Harry Bosch. AGENTMaxim TrevelyanRUNNING inherits IN THE several FIELD estatesby John and le Carrébeds his cleaner Alessia Demachi, an Albanian piano prodigy deadly Communist Awho veteran has beenof Britain’s trafficked Secret into Intelligence England. Service, who is assigned to command a lesser band of spies, guerrillas. He later joined paired with the legend as a Earlier, Renee Ballard had 3. 32 weeks on the list newly minted homicide been called to the scene of hatches a covert operation. the LAPD and for more 6.WHERE 59 weeks THE on CRAWDADS the list SING than 30 years he was a detective in Hollywood an arson-murder case in WHEREby Delia THE Owens CRAWDADS SING by Delia Owens stubbornly independent and Division more than three which a homeless man who InIn a a quiet quiet town town on on the the North North Carolina Carolina coast coast in in 1969, 1969, a a young young woman woman who who survived survived alone alone in in the the marsh marsh decades earlier. Among lived in a tent with a becomesbecomes a a murder murder suspect. suspect. dedicated detective whose 4. New this week personal credo was other things, John Jack had kerosene heater was found 7. 3 weeks on the list THENORMAL 19TH CHRISTMASPEOPLE by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro “Everybody counts, or taught Bosch how to read burned to death. And Harry the tells of a liar in an Bosch aids his half-brother, Inby the Sally 19th Rooney installment of the Women's Murder Club series, detective Lindsay Boxer and company take on a nobody counts.” The connection between a high school star athlete and a loner ebbs and flows when they go to Trinity interrogation room. He Mickey Haller, get a fearsome criminal known only as "Loman." In Mr. Connelly’s novel 8.College 5 weeks in onDublin. the list once told Bosch it took a mentally-ill man cleared of “The Late Show,” the THE52 weeks DUTCH on HOUSE the list author introduced Renee liar to know a liar but never a charge of stabbing a judge by5. AnnA GAME Patchett OF ~THRONES A sibling relationship is impacted when the family goes from poverty to wealth and back Ballard, an attractive, explained how he had come to death, despite his DNA againby George over the R.R. course Martin of many decades. by that piece of wisdom.” on the judge’s finger and a 9.In THE the frozenINSTITUTE wastes to the north of Winterfell, sinister and supernatural forces are mustering. Basis of the Heeding the 30ish, smart and tough HBO series. detective who was John Jack’s widow gives signed confession. by Stephen King ~ Children with special talents are abducted and sequestered in an institution where the Harry Bosch a 20-year-old When the LAPD detective sinister staff seeks to extract their gifts through harsh methods. fire that banished from Robbery- 10. THE TESTAMENTS Homicide, the elite division “murder book” that her sees Harry Bosch in the husband stole from the courtroom, he blames him by Margaret Atwood ~ In a sequel to “The Handmaid’s Tale,” old secrets bring three women together as the make a good that investigated the most Republic of Gilead’s theocratic regime shows signs of decay. complex, serious and LAPD when he retired. She for letting the man he be- media-covered cases, such asked her husband’s old lieved killed the judge off. detective partner to return the murder He told Harry Bosch that The Washington Times as the Manson murders, to the night shift after she book — a thick three-ring the case was “CBA,” In Michael Connelly’s binder used by homicide meaning the case was latest crime novel, he accused her lieutenant of making a physical pass at detectives as a formal case closed, so Harry Bosch brings together his file that includes an figured it was up to him to character Hieronymus her. The daughter of a Hawaiian surfer, she is part investigative chronology, discover the true murderer “Harry” Bosch and his crime scene and victim of the judge. other character Renee Polynesian and sleeps mostly in a tent on Venice photos, medical reports and Both Harry Bosch and Ballard together. His other evidence — to the Renee Ballard are juggling defense attorney character Beach with her dog after her night shift. (the charac- LAPD. several cases throughout Mickey Haller from “The But something about the the novel, just as real Lincoln Lawyer” also ter is based on LAPD Detective Mitzi Roberts, a unsolved murder interests detectives do, but in the appears in a minor role in Harry Bosch and he passes novel the cases converge. the novel. consultant on the “Bosch” TV series). the murder book on to “The Night Fire” is a For those unfamiliar with Detective Renee Ballard. well-written mystery, the popular series, Harry With Harry Bosch retired from the LAPD, he and He tells her that John Jack crime thriller and police Bosch, now pushing 70 in taught him “the rule.” The procedural. Michael real-time, was raised in an Ballard team up — him on the outside and her on the rule was to take every case Connelly’s many fans of orphanage after his personally and get angry, the book series, as well as prostitute mother was inside — and they agree to take on cases that interest which builds a fire and new readers who love murdered and he went on to gives a detective the edge crime fiction, will enjoy serve in the Vietnam War them and do not appear to interest any one else. to go the distance every this novel. as a “tunnel rat,” one of the time out. He told Renee • Paul Davis covers crime, espionage and terrorism.

ABOUT ….. home from his work as a hotel dishwasher, he Michael Connelly (born July 21, 1956) is an witnessed a man throw an object into a American author of detective novels and other hedge. Connelly decided to investigate and crime fiction, notably those featuring LAPD found that the object was a gun wrapped in a Detective Hieronymus "Harry" Bosch and lumberjack shirt. After putting the gun back, criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller. he followed the man to a bar and then left to Connelly is the bestselling author of 31 novels go home to tell his father. Later that night, and one work of non-fiction. With over 60 Connelly brought the police down to the bar, million copies of his books sold worldwide and but the man was already gone. This event California in 1987 with his wife Linda translated into 40 foreign languages, he is one introduced Connelly to the world of police McCaleb, whom he met while in college and [4] of the most successful writers working today. officers and their lives, impressing him with married in April 1984. His very first novel, The Black Echo, won the the way they worked. After moving to Los Angeles, Connelly went to prestigious Mystery Writers of America Edgar Connelly had planned on following his father's see the High Tower Apartments where Award for Best First Novel in 1992. In 2002, early choice of career in building construction Raymond Chandler's character Philip Marlowe Clint Eastwood directed and starred in the and started out at the University of Florida in had lived (in The High Window (1942)), and movie adaptation of Connelly's 1998 novel, Gainesville, at the Rinker School of Building Robert Altman had used for his film The Long Blood Work. In March 2011, the movie Construction, studying construction Goodbye (1973). Connelly got the manager of adaptation of his #1 bestselling novel, The management. After earning grades that were the building to promise to phone him if the Lincoln Lawyer, hit theaters worldwide starring lower than expected, Connelly went to see apartment ever became available. Ten years Matthew McConaughey as Mickey Haller. His Robert Altman's film The Long Goodbye later, the manager tracked Connelly down, most recent #1 New York Times bestsellers (1973). The film, based on Raymond and Connelly decided to rent the place. This include Two Kinds of Truth, The Late Show, Chandler's eponymous 1953 novel, inspired apartment served as a place to write for ] The Wrong Side of Goodbye, The Crossing, Connelly to want to become a mystery writer. several years. The Burning Room, The Gods of Guilt, and Connelly went home and read all of After three years at the Los Angeles Times, The Black Box. His books, which have been Chandler's works featuring Philip Marlowe, a Connelly wrote his first published novel, The translated into 39 languages, have garnered detective in Los Angeles during the 1940s Black Echo (1992), after previously writing two him many awards. Connelly was the President and '50s, and decided to transfer to the unfinished novels that he had not attempted to of the Mystery Writers of America from 2003 to University of Florida College of Journalism get published. He sold The Black Echo to 2004.[ and Communications, major in journalism, Little, Brown to be published in 1992 and won Connelly was born in Philadelphia, and minor in creative writing. the Mystery Writers of America's Edgar Award Pennsylvania, the second oldest child of W. After graduating from the University of Florida for best first novel. The book is partly based Michael Connelly, a property developer, and in 1980, Connelly got a job as a crime beat on a true crime and is the first one featuring Mary Connelly, a homemaker. According to writer at the Daytona Beach News Journal, Connelly's primary recurring character, Los Connelly, his father was a frustrated artist who where he worked for almost two years until he Angeles Police Department Detective encouraged his children to want to succeed in went to the Fort Lauderdale News and Hieronymus "Harry" Bosch, a man who, life[5] and was a risk taker who alternated Sun-Sentinel in 1981. There, he covered the according to Connelly, shares few similarities between success and failure in his pursuit of a crime beat during the South Florida cocaine with the author himself. Connelly named career. Connelly's mother was a fan of crime wars. He stayed with the paper for a few Bosch after the Dutch painter Hieronymus fiction and introduced her son to the world of years and in 1986, he and two other reporters Bosch, known for his paintings full of sin and mystery novels. spent several months interviewing survivors redemption, such as the painting Hell, a copy At age 12, Connelly moved with his family of the 1985 Delta Flight 191 plane crash, of which hangs on the office wall behind from Philadelphia to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which story earned Connelly a place as a Connelly's computer. Connelly describes his where he attended St. Thomas Aquinas High finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. The honor also own work as a big canvas with all the School. At age 16, Connelly's interest in crime brought Connelly a job as a crime reporter at characters of his books floating across it as and mystery escalated when, on his way the Los Angeles Times. He moved to currents on a painting. CONT Page 20

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THREE DAY SICKNESS WARNING Hunter and Mid Coast cattle producers are being asked to consider their management approach to Three Day Sickness, this spring. Hunter Local Land Services animal health surveillance activities has found our region’s herds have had very little exposure to the virus over the previous two hot dry summers. Detailed Cattle report for Gunnedah District Vet Dr Lyndell Stone said Three Day Sickness, also known as Bovine Last reported 5th November 2019 Ephemeral Fever (BEF), is a viral disease of cattle transmitted by mosquitos and The numbers remained steady with calves, yearlings and particularly cows well represented. The quality of the offering was good, with some very well bred lines available. The condition of the offering showed great variation with good supplies of midges. well finished cattle penned. Restockers and feedlotters were also well catered for, with plainer condition cattle in fair “The low exposure over the last two summers creates infection risks for mature, numbers. Most of the usual buyers were in attendance with demand high and competition strong through most categories. pregnant, lactating and finished cattle and these animals may benefit this year, more Market trends through the young cattle were dearer overall. Restockers motivated by recent rain competed strongly on light than any other year, from Vaccine protection during Spring before mosquitos weight cattle. The calves sold to a dearer trend of up to 10c/kg. Vealers to restockers also sold to dearer trends. There were potentially arrive over summer carrying the virus,” said Dr Lyndell Stone. some strong price gains through the light weight yearling steers to restock, with breed a factor in some cases. A modest “In our region, particularly, closer to the coast, it normally arrives in mid to late increase in supply of heavy feeder steers sold to dearer trends as buyers competed strongly for weight. There were dearer summer, only occasionally skipping a year. trends through the yearling heifers, with light weights well supplied. Medium weight feeder heifers were up to 5c/kg dearer. “Such regular virus appearance, in the past, means each year’s crop of weaners are Well finished heifers to the trade saw a dearer trend of as much as 10c/kg. A small number of heavy grown steers attracted generally infected whilst young and then have good lifelong protection against the keen processor competition, as did well finished grown heifers, which sold up to 14c/kg dearer. The cow market was strong inflammatory effects of the virus.” throughout, with processors competing to secure requirements. Only the plainest condition cows were purchased by restock- However, the very minimal distribution of the virus over the previous two years ers. Market trends were firm to slightly dearer for all cows purchased by processors. Quality was also a contributing factor, could mean our herd is more severely affected when the virus does arrive, as herds with a number of high yielding pens on offer. Heavy bulls sold to a dearer trend, with yields also improving on the top end. have a higher proportion of non-immune stock. In addition, when cattle are older, Detailed Cattle report for HRLX Singleton heavier, pregnant and lactating when first infected they are generally more severely Last reported 6th November 2019 affected than young cattle. In this situation, vaccination by November may be an The overall breed and quality was plainer, week-on-week, as the majority in the penning were younger cattle and suitable for important part of on farm cattle management. the restockers and lot feeder orders. The prime conditioned younger cattle suitable for the butchers were limited in supply, “Cattle when first infected, develop strong long-term immunity against further however the few penned were well-bred and high yielding. There were approximately 90 cows offered, with breed and infection,” said Dr Stone. quality the main contributor to any price variations. The better-bred end of the over 200kg vealer steers returning to the “Young animals generally suffer less severe illness, but the impact of the virus when paddock sold firm and reached 306c, while the plainer mixed breeds sold cheaper to average 254c/kg. The same weight older animals are first infected can be more severe. vealer heifers to the restockers remained firm making from 180c to 248c/kg. Those to the processors lifted in quality, this “When this situation has occurred in the past, producers have presumed that they are week and received from 212c to 246c/kg. Yearling steers throughout all weight ranges and purchased by the restockers and seeing a more severe variant of the virus, however, the virus is actually very stable lot feeders made from 238c to 310c, as the heifer portion to the restockers and lot feeders received from 206c to 264c/kg. and hasn’t changed over the years.” The high yielding younger drafts to the butchers sold at a premium and reached 346c/kg. Grown steers mainly sold to the lot The virus causes lameness and fever. Cattle can become recumbent, and it can affect feeders from 280c to 295c, with the older heifer portion gaining 15c to reach 272c/kg. Cows trended 5c to 8c dearer, with the bull fertility and cause abortion in breeders. There is also a considerable plainer 1 and 2 scores making from 150c to 238c, depending on weight and cover, as the heavy weights sold from 238c to 258c/kg. The best heavy weight bull reached 246c/kg. management burden looking after recumbent cattle. Hunter Local Land Services monitors the distribution of this and other mosquito and Detailed Cattle report for Scone midge borne viruses through sentinel herds at Taree, Maitland, Singleton and Scone. Last reported 5th November 2019 Monthly blood sampling results of the sentinel herds confirm this situation. The dry With the supply area receiving from 20-30mm of rainfall, numbers decreased, as the quality in the penning was fair to good. The majority were younger cattle, with percentages in prime condition and grain assisted, while the bulk were in store weather seems to have changed the normal seasonal and regular infection pattern, so condition and more suited for the restockers and lot feeder orders. There were approximately 135 cows in the penning and that herds in the Mid Coast and Hunter farming areas have missed their normal the market trend was firm to dearer. The over 200kg vealer steers to the restockers gained 6c, making from 230c to 286c/kg. exposure to the virus two years running. The same weight heifer portion also to the restockers improved 3c and sold from 210c to 246c/kg. The better bred yearling The District Vet team is advising producers may need to consider vaccinating their steers to the lot feeders remained firm, with the popular breeds topped at 316c before averaging from 267c to 276c/kg. The older and/or higher value stock towards the end of this year against a 2020 BEF yearling heifers to the lot feeders also maintained firm prices and received from 228c to 270c/kg. The prime conditioned season. younger cattle to the butchers improved 8c in value, with the best topping at 338c/kg. The older heifers trended 12c dearer The vaccine is available from private veterinary practitioners. and made from 260c to 268c/kg. The plainer cows lifted 10c to 20c and made from 170c to 232c/kg. The better covered heavy weight cows improved 13c to 18c and received from 236c to 257c, while the heavy weight bulls gained 8c and reached 280c/kg. Detailed Cattle report for TRLX Tamworth Racing Review & News Last reported 4th November 2019 An increased penning saw young cattle, including calves well supplied. There were plenty of cows along with some very good heavy steers and heifers. Overall the quality and condition of the offering was very mixed. Plain condition cattle from Vow and vow and declare I only had year that we thought, the Tablelands were plentiful, while there was a good supply of crop finished cattle from the local area. There was reduced six beers”, Lanskey ‘hang on, we might have processor competition. Demand was strong for the most part, making up for the absence of any buyers. Restocker Declare was the decided to take a punt on something good on our competition was strong on the young calves resulting in dearer market trends. There was quite a price difference between the his racing chances. hands here’,” Anthony male and females in some cases, not in others. Yearling steers to restockers and feed sold to dearer trends through all classes, horse no one Craig Williams rides #23 Lanskey said. with breed and quality accounting for some price change. Medium and heavy weight feeders were as much as 15c/kg dearer wanted. Now Vow and Declare to win That punt, as well as the in places. Good quality light weight yearling heifers in plain condition attracted strong restocker competition to record a the 2019 Melbourne Cup. gamble of those 13 significantly dearer market trend. Medium weight feeder heifers suffered from reduced competition to show a firm to 7c/kg he’s a Picture: Getty owners who backed a cheaper market trend. Well finished 3 score heifers to the trade saw little but a quality related price change. An improved Melbourne Cup Lanskey offered shares in a horse that no-one wanted quality penning of heavy grown steers sold to a dearer trend with processor demand high. That was also the case for the well syndicate to family and at the Inglis Sales in finished grown heifers. The plainer quality grown heifers displaying sufficient frame to feed attracted strong feedlot champion friends, signing up 13 2017, has paid off with competition. It was a very strong cow market with processors competing strongly. Medium weights sold firm to slightly dearer. The well finished heavy weight cows were as much as 14c/kg dearer with an improvement in quality. Very high Shannon Molloy, owners who were happy to today’s sensational yielding bulls sold to a dearer trend. news.com.au give the “clumsy” Vow and Melbourne Cup win. Declare a go. Jockey Craig Williams Just two years ago, a One of those investors was wins the Melbourne Cup Williams) and trained by chestnut gelding named places for careless riding to delay the start of a Cup. Mr Lanskey’s nephew, on Danny O'Brien-trained Australians, I think he is the Vow and Declare took a and slapped with an four-week contract to ride “It’s a Melbourne Cup,” he Anthony Lanskey, the Vow and Declare. only one in the race who can trip to a sale yard to be eight-day ban. in Japan. told chief steward Robert principal of Gympie State At the weekend, in an say that.” put up for auction. Dettori returned to scale Dettori wasn’t the only Cram. “I was just seeing if I High School, who roped in interview with the Herald Vow and Declare’s owners His owner Paul Lanskey with his head bowed after jockey reprimanded in a could win the race. It’s not one of his old mates, the Sun, O’Brien was will now share in the massive watched on as an air of veering his mount, Master race won by Vow and like a maiden at Echuca, town’s deputy mayor Bob confident in the four-year $4.4 million prize. disinterest fell over the of Reality, into the path of Declare in a thrilling finish. it’s the Melbourne Cup. My Leitch. -old’s chance at the Cup, “We’ve only got a small Inglis Sales, with his young Il Paradiso in the home New Zealand’s Michael style, my thoughts … all Over the coming year, at although conceded it was piece of it, but have been horse being passed in on a straight. Walker, whose horse changed. I thought I was his first three races, Vow a strong international enjoying the ride for sure,” low bid of $45,000. “I feel like crying,” the Prince of Arran was going to get there. But at and Declare looked to be field. Anthony Lanskey told the It was $15,000 under what veteran jockey said, after he promoted to second after the end of the day I broke something of a disappoint- “This is the one … it is a Gympie Times yesterday. he wanted, and so the looked set to end a 25-year the protest against Dettori, the rule. ment and hopes weren’t very elusive target, more “It’s been a bit of a whirlwind Noosa businessman put search for an elusive Mel- was punished for excessive “There’s not much I can overly high for his career. and more so with the really and its gone pretty Vow and Declare back in bourne Cup before it all fell whipping for the second say. I broke the rule. I’m “He didn’t run a place in internationalisation of the quickly.” the float and drove him apart. year in a row at the not one that generally his first couple of runs,” race in the last decade,” home. It was the third time in 17 Melbourne Cup. breaks the rule in regards to Anthony Lanskey told the O’Brien said. Melbourne Cup The horse was sired by the Melbourne Cup He was fined $10,000 and the whip.” Gympie Times. “There are very few stallion Declaration Of War 2019: Four appearances Dettori had suspended for seven race Brett Prebble was also But trainer Danny O’Brien Australian connections out of the dam Geblitzt, and been second across the line meetings after being found banned for six meetings for sensed he was on to that even get a look at it jockeys Lanskey had had some following Central Park in to have struck Prince of whipping Steel Prince 10 something special, telling these days.” track success with the reprimanded for 1999 and Max Dynamite in Arran 12 times before the times before the 100m mark The Age recently that the Today’s win, described as horse’s half-brother 2015, but a win had never 100m mark — seven more before finishing in ninth horse had clear “class and a “one for the ages”, came breaking the rules Lycurgus. felt further away. than the limit. place. Jamie Spencer was bit of stamina”. about in large part Frankie Dettori did a bad, bad He’d named the horse after At a subsequent stewards Walker admitted he’d hit with a severe reprimand Just over 12 months ago, because the horse “ticks thing and he felt like crying. his father, who was known inquiry, Dettori pleaded received a text message for whipping Raymond that promise he sensed was every box”, O’Brien said. Instead of lifting a trophy to disappear to the pub on guilty for what was deemed sent pre-race warning all Tusk on successive strides, put on full display. “He is bred in Australia, he’s chased all of his career, the odd occasion and then a low-range offence. jockeys about whip use but which is also against the “It wasn’t until he won on he is owned by Austra- one of the world’s greatest announce on his return “I He will begin the ban got caught up by the rules. 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The chiselled name above the entrance In this installment ROBERT GOTT takes in Dallas, reads, ‘Dallas County Administration Building’, the arrival of the Governor General & his wife on Saturday and his address and compares America’s history of political and not ‘Texas School Book Depository’, but it is that put the whole weekends activities into perspective. Our Sunday assassination with our own. the latter name that sits fixed in our collective highlight was getting our young children onto the camels for a ride which they memories. There’s something about its rhythm – will remember for a long time. The military memorabilia was amazing, the marching Dallas, Texas. Dallas doesn’t mean ‘Dallas’. I’ve never Texas School Book Depository – with those final bands & ethnic entertainment was also thoroughly entertaining. The days were seen a single episode of the TV series and Larry two syllables sounded out. hot & dusty but didn’t spoil our enjoyment … well done/cannot wait for the Hagman will always mean ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ to me. I’d always imagined that the landscape of Dealey 100years! Dallas is Dealey Plaza, the grassy knoll, Zapruder, and Plaza, pinned in place by Oswald’s window, It’s a shame to see politics', jealously & double standards come into our the Warren Commission. It’s Love airfield, JFK, Jackie Zapruder’s vantage point and the grassy knoll, was children’s school of learning at such an early age. Surely their stability, Kennedy’s pink Chanel suit and Lee Harvey Oswald. a wide, sweeping sort of place. It’s surprisingly comfort & learning for their future should be first & foremost in everybody’s It’s also Lee Harvey Oswald’s mother, Mrs. Marguerite compact, and I thought that even I might stand a Oswald. I’ve asked around, and nobody remembers that mind. 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President THUR NOV 21 — Cessnock View Club Monthly Meeting/ Emeritus Award in 2010 after a distinguished Luncheon. Cessnock Leagues Club, Darwin Street, Cessnock Kennedy was assassinated here. Beyond this career writing fiction and poetry. indisputable fact, there is no agreement. One shooter? @10am. Guest speaker ‘Supporting 7 Learning for Life stu- How long will it be before the expression ‘grassy dents’ All welcome Two? Three? I’m fascinated by memory sites and how knoll’ requires a Google search to retrieve its SAT NOV 23 — 3pm ~ 8pm ‘Olive Tree Christmas Twilight NSW they appear to govern our collective sense of who we meaning? 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MON 8 JUN 2020 — Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday ghastly seconds on November 22, SUN 8 DEC — Where Pigs Fly Open Day ~ Time: 11:00 AM - SUN 6 SEPT 2020 — Fathers day 1963. 3:00 PM. Location: Where Pigs Fly Animal Sanctuary, Laguna, MON 5 OCT 2020 — Labour Day Public Holiday 20 ͽ THE NEWS | No. 510 | WED 13 NOV 2019 lawn fertilisers – these are height measure for winter great for using before parties mowing and the lower for and other social events. summer. Mowing heights Couch 15–30mm In The Garden Lawns don’t appreciate being Buffalo 30–50mm mown too low Kikuyu 30–50mm (aka ‘scalping’). While you Queensland Blue Couch 15– How to revive your lawn might think you’re sav- 30mm ing yourself work, you’re Carpet Grass 30–50mm Get off the grass and give your lawn a glorious springtime actually creating un- Zoysia 15–30mm treatment! - by Better Homes and Gardens healthy turf. Exposing the soil The secret to having a causes the ground to dry gorgeous summer lawn is to getting through to the roots. out quickly and creates space give it TLC in spring. So in early spring, before for weeds to invade, so As temperatures rise and the you fertilise, remove lift your mower to a height soil warms, grass begins to the thatch layer by going suited to the particular type of flourish. With a little effort over the entire lawn with a turf you’re growing. Here’s a you’ll see that pallid, metal-tine rake. Press down general guide: post-winter patch transform firmly as you pull the rake Note Use the upper itself into a lustrous green in long, even strokes to sward – so the grass remove as much thatch as FROM Page 16 really will be greener on your possible. The result is a ABOUT ….. side of the fence! cleaned-up lawn, ready for Michael Connelly Check for weeds aerating and feeding. Sometimes they are bound to collide, creating cross currents. This is something Aerate your grass rows, or, use spiked aerator of year, especially those that that Connelly creates by bringing back characters from previous books and letting Before you start feeding them play a part in books written five or six years after first being introduced. your lawn, it’s important to Aerating your lawn helps shoes and walk across your offer long-term gentle the soil breathe and, when lawn in rows 15–20cm apart. feeding, such as Yates Lawn Connelly went on to write three more novels about Detective Bosch — The Black give weeds the flick – other- Ice (1993), The Concrete Blonde (1994), and The Last Coyote (1995) — before If you have a large lawn to Master or Scotts Lawn wise you’ll end up feeding done before fertilising, quitting his job as a reporter to write full-time. them too! Small lawns can be ensures thorough cover, hire a spiked roller to Builder Plus Organics. Harry Bosch and Connelly received a good deal of publicity in 1994, when hand-weeded, but for larger absorption of nutrients. It’s get the job done. Spread them evenly by President Bill Clinton came out of a bookstore carrying a copy of The Concrete areas it’s easier to use a an important proc- Give it a feed! working in sections across the Blonde in front of the waiting cameras. A meeting was set up between the two at herbicide formulated to kill ess because, over time, Having cleaned up and lawn and water in well the Los Angeles Airport. lawns compact due to aerated the lawn, the next step after application. Later in the In 1996, Connelly wrote The Poet, his first book not to feature Bosch; the the weeds but not the grass. protagonist was reporter Jack McEvoy. The book was a success and earned These products are available regular use: they’re walked is to feed it. This is when season (late spring and early on, played on and enjoyed you’ll really see summer), you can quickly Connelly comparisons to author Thomas Harris by reviewers. In 1997, Connelly from nurseries as ready-to-use returned to Bosch in Trunk Music before writing another book, Blood Work changes. Granular lawn foods green up the lawn by using sprays or as concentrates as a leisure zone. For the (1998), about a different character, FBI agent Terry McCaleb. Blood Work was that can be mixed up and most basic aeration are the best choice at this time one of the hose-end liquid made into a film in 2002, directed by Clint Eastwood, who also played McCaleb, applied via a watering can or technique, an agent with a transplanted heart, in pursuit of his donor's murderer. The book spray bottle. use a large came together after one of Connelly's friends had a heart transplant, and he saw what his friend was going through with survivor's guilt after the surgery. When De-thatch garden fork, If you require assistance sinking asked if he had anything against the changes made to fit the big screen, Connelly Lawns can become spongy simply replied: "If you take their money, it's their turn to tell the story".[8] over time as a layer of dead prongs please call in about 5cm Connelly wrote another book featuring Bosch, Angels Flight (1999), before writing grass, known as thatch, builds Void Moon (2000), a free-standing book about Las Vegas thief Cassie Black. In up at the base of the grass. deep, to 2001, A Darkness More Than Night was published, in which Connelly united The problem with thatch is it work across Bosch and McCaleb to solve a crime together, before releasing two books in prevents water and air from the lawn in 2002. The first, City of Bones, was the eighth Bosch novel, and the other, Chasing the Dime, was a non-series novel.[2] In 2001, Connelly left California for Tampa Bay, Florida, together with his wife and daughter, so that both he and his wife could be closer to their families. His novels still took place in Los Angeles. In 2003, another Bosch novel, Lost Light, was published. With this book, a CD was released, Dark Sacred Night, the Music of Harry Bosch, featuring some of the jazz music Bosch listens to.[2] Connelly says he prefers listening to rock and roll, jazz, and blues. While writing he listens exclusively to instrumental jazz, though, because it does not have intrusive vocals, and because the Improvisational playing inspires his writing.[3] The Narrows, published in 2004, was a sequel to The Poet but featured Bosch instead of McEvoy. Together with this book, a DVD was released called Blue Neon Night: Michael Connelly's Los Angeles, in which film Connelly presents some of the places in Los Angeles that are frequently featured in his books. The Closers, published in May 2005, was the 11th Bosch novel. It was followed by The Lincoln Lawyer in October, Connelly's first legal novel; it features defense attorney Mickey Haller, Bosch's half-brother. The book was made into a film in 2011, starring Matthew McConaughey as Haller. After releasing Crime Beat (2006), a non-fiction book about Connelly's experiences as a crime reporter, Connelly went back to Bosch with Echo Park (2006).[2] This book sets its opening scene in the High Tower Apartment that Connelly rented and wrote from.[5] His next Bosch story, The Overlook, was originally published as a multi-part series in the New York Times Magazine. After some editing, it was published as a novel in 2007. In October 2008, Connelly wrote The Brass Verdict, which brought together Bosch and Haller for the first time. He followed that with The Scarecrow (May 2009), which brought back McEvoy as the lead character. 9 Dragons, a novel taking Bosch to Hong Kong, was published in October 2009. The Reversal (October 2010), reunites Bosch & Haller as they work together under the banner of the state on the retrial of a child murderer. The Haller novel The Fifth Witness was published in 2011. The Drop, which refers in part to the "Deferred Retirement Option Plan" that was described in the novel The Brass Verdict (2008), was published in November 2011. The next Bosch novel was The Black Box (2012). Connelly's subsequent novel, a legal thriller, was a return to Haller: The Gods of Guilt (2013). His next book returned to Bosch in The Burning Room (2014), and then Connelly used Haller as a main supporting character in the Bosch novels The Crossing (2015) and The Wrong Side of Goodbye (2016).

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Congratulations to the 95 students who participated in the Stage 3 Canberra Excursion. They were constantly complimented on their excellent behaviour and manners. Their enthusiasm and participation in activities at every venue made it a fabulous four days. Thank you to all parents for their co-operation and support in preparing students for the excursion. Special thanks to the four parents who accompanied us on the excursion. Their assistance with students and groups every day and night was invaluable and helped make the excursion such a success.

4 and they are to be * Stage 3 commended on an outstanding job. We were all very excited to meet the Kinder students for 2020. The Kinder teachers and children had a fun time in the Library and enjoyed listening to the Year 5 Buddies reading a story. Next week we will be meeting in the Kinder rooms and will get to know each other even better. Dates for the Calendar Friday 15th November – 2nd Kinder 2020 Orientation Visit Friday 15th November – PBL Assemblies Tuesday 10th December - Presentation Day At Branxton Public * SRC School students, staff and In Week 3 students attended the community are 'Activate Inclusion Sports Day' Respectful, Responsible hosted by Variety Children's Charity and achieve their Personal and Sports NSW. It was fantastic day Best. for our students. They engaged in * Sport Day modified sports such as Soccer, Hockey, Netball, AFL, Basketball YOUR friendly team and Cricket. Well done to all students who participated. Mike Lowing: Editor, Journalist, Next Wednesday we are holding a Photographer & Administrator special ceremony to turn the soil and Manager Advertising: Helen Lowing unveil the score board for the Jerome The “Branxton Greta Vineyards Brecard Sports Court. Mrs Brecard, News” is bound by an industry code of their two boys and other family ethics. If you have a complaint, contact members will be present. We will the newspaper first. If the matter is unresolved, then call The Australian Press Council on 1800 025 712. Complaints about advertising also have an Oz Tag round robin should be directed to the Editor and if the matter isn’t resolved contact The Australian Competition & tournament between his family, staff Consumer Commission on (02) 9230 9133. and students. The P&C are providing Deadlines a sausage sizzle lunch for all students. “The Branxton Greta Vineyards News” appeals to all advertisers to adhere to the Friday 2PM biweekly This is not a fundraising day. It is deadline which includes all editorial items as well. If you know you will be late please let our office know simply an acknowledgement of Mr so that we can save space for you. This newspaper does not accept reports, advertisements or other Brecard’s place in our hearts, and instructions over the phone. We do accept items by Email. also a reminder to keep our own PHONE: (02) 4938 1773 or after hours (02) 4938 3451 health in check! MOB: 0412 566 041 0414 757 826 Congratulations to our SRC Email: [email protected] committee on a fabulous year. They Office: 12 Clift Street, Branxton, NSW 2335 held their last SRC meeting in Week * Sport Day

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES TO LEASE There is a strong demand for residential rental accommodation in the local area & our office needs more properties to sate the current demand. If you are contemplating renting your property please contact either Helen or Mike on 4938 3300 BRANXTON & VINEYARDS REAL ESTATE P: 4938 3300 22 ͽ THE NEWS| No.510 | Wed 13 Nov 2019 Fire bug crackdown: standard non-parole period Business from biodiversity brainstorm almost doubles community,” on 4993 4100. rebuild homes and farms added Karinda. This workshop forms part from scratch. This event is of Cessnock City Council’s “This comes as a result of free to attend ‘Our Bushland’ campaign the NSW Attorney General and and has been made possible asking the Sentencing refreshments by funding from the NSW Council to review the will be Government through its standard non-parole period. provided. Environmental Trust. “As a result of the review, Please RSVP They said it ….. the Crimes (Sentencing via www. try- Capitalism is the astounding Procedure) Act 1999 has booking.com/ belief that the most wickedest of been amended to increase BGDLQ. For men will do the most wickedest the standard non-parole more of things for the greatest good of period for the bushfire information, everyone. Keynes offence under section 203E call Council’s of the Crimes Act 1900. Sustainability Democracy encourages the majority to decide things about The offence applies to the Officer, which the majority is ignorant. Michael Johnsen, Member Mr Johnsen said the protect our farmers and charge of intentionally Karinda Stone John Simon for Upper Hunter has Government has passed communities who are causing a fire and being welcomed news that in a legislation to implement already battling drought,” reckless about it spreading Cessnock City Council is FROM PAGE 16 crackdown on dangerous the recommendation of the Mr Johnsen said. on public land or someone calling on local businesses Valentin Louis Georges Eugène Marcel bushfire bugs, the standard Sentencing Council to help “My message to would-be else’s property. to take part in a brain- non-parole period for ensure those who commit firebugs is to stop and think “The tougher standard non- storming workshop to Proust convicted arsonists has bushfire offences spend about the children and parole period builds on the discuss how Cessnock’s Marcel Proust (seated), Robert de Flers (left) and increased from five years to more time behind bars. families who could be Government’s introduction biodiversity can be used Lucien Daudet (right), ca. 1894 (Photo P.16) nine years to help protect “With another hot and dry killed or injured and the of a tougher penalty for the to market our area and Despite his poor health, Proust served a year (1889–90) lives and property across summer around the corner, huge economic and bushfire offence, which broaden activities in the French army, stationed at Coligny Barracks in the Hunter Valley it is important there are emotional toll of being increased the maximum available to visitors. Orléans, an experience that provided a lengthy episode community. strong laws in place to homeless and having to penalty from 14 to 21 years in The Guermantes' Way, part three of his novel. As a The workshop will take in November last year. young man, Proust was a dilettante and a social climber place at the Pokolbin “There is no excuse for whose aspirations as a writer were hampered by his lack Community Hall from starting a bushfire, which is of self-discipline. His reputation from this period, as a 5.30pm to 7pm on Tuesday why the longer standard snob and an amateur, contributed to his later troubles 12 November and all non-parole period, on top of with getting Swann's Way, the first part of his large- interested businesses are tougher maximum scale novel, published in 1913. At this time, he attended Branxton & encouraged to come along sentences, reflects the the salons of Mme Straus, widow of Georges Bizet and and take part. seriousness of the crime. mother of Proust's childhood friend Jacques Bizet, of This facilitated workshop Acting NSW Rural Fire Madeleine Lemaire and of Mme Arman de Caillavet, will provide an opportunity Service Commissioner Rob one of the models for Madame Verdurin, and mother of for businesses to discuss Rogers welcomed the latest his friend Gaston Arman de Caillavet, with whose how Cessnock’s unique Vineyards reforms that will make fiancée (Jeanne Pouquet) he was in love. It is through biodiversity could be used firebugs more accountable. Mme Arman de Caillavet, he made the acquaintance of to increase visitation to the “Our firefighters already Anatole France, her lover. region as well as share have a difficult and Proust had a close relationship with his mother. To ideas on how nature-based dangerous job responding appease his father, who insisted that he pursue a career, activities could value-add to Real Estate to fires and keeping people Proust obtained a volunteer position at Bibliothèque the attractions that already safe, let alone having to risk Mazarine in the summer of 1896. After exerting exist. their lives because of considerable effort, he obtained a sick leave that Cessnock City Council’s reckless behaviour,” he extended for several years until he was considered to Sustainability Officer, FREE ENTRY ~ ALL WELCOME said. have resigned. He never worked at his job, and he did Karinda Stone is “The drought means the not move from his parents' apartment until after both encouraging local state is on high fire alert, so were dead. businesses to come along it is important people His life and family circle changed markedly between and join the conversation. remain vigilant.” 1900 and 1905. In February 1903, Proust's brother, “Cessnock’s local As part of its review, the Robert Proust, married and left the family home. His biodiversity is significant Sentencing Council father died in November of the same year. Finally, and and unique due to our received submissions from most crushingly, Proust's beloved mother died in temperate climate, stakeholders including the September 1905. She left him a considerable significant forested areas Law Society of NSW, inheritance. His health throughout this period continued and the fact that we’re on a Legal Aid NSW, NSW to deteriorate. migration path for many Police Force, the Office of Proust spent the last three years of his life mostly Australian and overseas the Director of Public confined to his bedroom, sleeping during the day and birds.” Prosecutions and the Rural working at night to complete his novel. He died of P:4938 3300 “For these reasons, we have Fire Service Association. pneumonia and a pulmonary abscess in 1922. He was an opportunity to position The majority of which buried in the Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris. ourselves in the nature- M: 0412 566 041 agreed the bushfire based tourist market and offence’s standard non- this workshop will allow parole period should be M: 0414 757 826 us to brainstorm ideas increased. with the local business

Come in to INSPECT Greta what’s new in your local museum! Museum Open Wed. & Sat. 11- 3pm The Army & Migrant Camp anniversary year is nearly over but Greta Museum will continue to open and exhibit Army & (Wood rimmed child-safe magnifying glass that really works) Migrant Camp photos and memorabilia. Greta Historical Museum We also have some local family and coal mining 96 High Street Greta histories and many other interesting images and Open 11am-3pm artefacts from the local area’s past. 96 High Street Greta Wednesdays & Saturdays NSW 2334 time by three wickets against class, particularly early in finishing runner up with his scoring across all divisions Hannah v34, Hieu Le 34, Russ Lightfoot (4th) Wayne Supporters at Miller 2. Greta/ his round when he was 5 71 nett score. Norm with Wayne Berry doing best Rick Turnchini 33, Goeff Drayton (8th) Sue Peel Branxton made 95 batting under after 8 holes— Redgrove won B Grade with in Division 1 with 60 points Sweetman 33, Paul Smith 33, (10th) and Julie Van Den first, with Mitch Bradford outstanding—before a 69 nett score, on a count- from Rod Williams 59, David Peel 33, Peter Franks Berg (17th). Next weeks (31no), Sam Dagg (23) and finishing around par for the back from John Marlow, Divison 2 to William Davey 32 and Ken Wright 32. Near- event will be a Blue Tee Cooper Wilton (20) making day. Local legend, Gary with the Veterans Captain, with 60 from Greg Burke 58 est-the-Pins went to Paul Challenge. runs. Supporters reached the Wilton, has only recently Lee Hunt third with his 71 and Division 3 to David Smith (3rd) Julie Van Den target in the 23rd over with RESULTS returned to the golf course nett score. Barry Turner won Archibald with 62 from Berg (4th) Lloyd Barrett three wickets in hand. after some health problems, C Grade with a very solid 69 Alick Bender 59 Ball (10th) and Phil Darcy (17th) Jeremy Brown (2-17 off 6), won B Grade with an out- nett score, just ahead of Lee winners were: Kevin Gibson Wednesday 6th November Correy Stone (2-39 off 6.1) standing 43 pts. Gary nearly Jackson and Steve Primmer 59, James Schofield 58, Julie Joy Provenzano did best in and Blake Campbell (2-19 shot his age, having a 78 off who both had nett 70s. 75 Van Den Berg 58, Gunther the Ladies Stableford with 38 off 6) shared the wickets for the stick—only 1 shot from was needed to win a ball on a Schilko 57, Mark Barrow 57, points with Robyn Dunlop Greta/Branxton. creating history. Peter day where the south Wayne Barber 57, Tom Bell 2nd on countback from Cricket Report - Week 4 Branxton Veteran Golfers Marquet can feel a little westerlies made scoring 57, Garry Hill v57,Paul Melita Watson after both had Results 31-10-19 Week four of Cessnock aggrieved finishing runner quite challenging. The shot Smith 57, Gareme Flynn 56, 36 point returns. Ball District Cricket saw Greta/ Stableford up with an excellent 42 pts, of the day belonged to Troy Ken Harris 56Phil Wetzler winners were: Maureen Div 1 Winner G Gazzard 34 th Branxton record wins in with Jordan Burton third McCaw on the difficult 13 , 56, Murray Flannigan 56, Donaldson also with 36, second grade, third grade pts R/u J Sheedy 30 pts (c/b) with a very well- played 39 with his tee shot finishing Chris Taggart 56, Gary Glenda Williams 35, Toni rd white and fourth grade, 3 L Hunt 30 pts (c/b) pts. Sam Bridge had the only 76 cms away—a great Tomlinson 56, Paul Adams Fisher 33 and Jill Ramsden Div 2 Winner K Thomas 35 meanwhile first and third round of the day, possibly shot. Nicholas Redgrove also 55, Graeme Smith 55, Eric 32 c/b. Nearest-the-Pins went grade blue suffered their first pts (SOD) R/u S Condran 34 the round of the year, deserves mention with his tee Smith 55, Alan Kendall 55, to Sue Peel (3rd) Melita rd defeats of the season. pts 3 J Flynn 33 pts winning C Grade with 45 shot only 91 cms away on Robert Hannah 55, Ray Watson (4th) and Isabel Ladies Winner J Harris 24 th In a tight finish at Mulbring pts, 9 better than his the 9 . A reminder to all Newton 55, Dave Fury 55, Skeates (17th) Next week the Oval, first grade went down pts R/u R McCarthy 19 pts handicap. The runners up, members that a big weekend Ray Boyd 55, Graham Ladies will play Individual (c/b) 3rd M Hunt 19 pts by two wickets to the home Lindsay Clarke and Ted of golf is scheduled for the Morris 55, Kevin Smith 54, Stableford. side in the final over of the NTP Ladies M Hunt Zawirski, finished 6 shots end of the month—all the Ron Findlay 54 and Richard Thursday 7th November Gents P Tracey with Mark Bercini match. Greta/Branxton were back with their 39 pts. Ted details are on the club’s Craft 54 c/b. Nearest-the- Strong wind and heat tested restricted to 148 batting first, Members draw - Not won had the shot of the day on website. The weekend starts Pins went to Boss Hogg the Vets field with some Cricket Report - Week 3 41 players on an excellent th with Patrick Andrews lead- the 4 , with his tee shot with the Grey Nomads day (3rd) Tom Bell (4th) Evan excellent scores returned in Week three of Cessnock ing the way with a watchful course with good weather, finishing only 50 cms from on Friday, 29th November Powell (8th) Robert Hannah trying conditions, Wayne District Cricket saw wins to made for a pleasant day of 49. Ben Hogan was next best the pin. Mick Simpson’s which is a shot gun start at (10th) and Eric Smith (17th). Barber once again turned it second grade and third grade with a productive 25, with golf and good shot to the 13th, only 156 8.30. On Saturday, 30th and Saturday 2nd November on with a 44 point round to blue. Third grade white and scores. st skipper Joey Butler (21), cms away, was a beautifully Sunday, 1 December, there A strong field took on the win Division 1 from Dave fourth grade went down, Darren Holz (18) and Connor Results 7-11-19 shot 8 iron which typified will be two days of golf, course in the Medley Stable- Blackburn 39, B Grade to with first grade enjoying the Stableford Thomson (18) keeping the his excellent shot making for sponsored by Liddell Coal ford in warm conditions with Kevin Dick with 41 from week off with the bye. scoreboard ticking over. Div1 Winner M Ryan 30 pts the day as he had 38 pts Glencore and Valley Brake scoring to match. Wayne Rob Hannah 39 and C Grade Second grade recovered R/u M Ford 28 pts (c/b) 3rd Mulbring achieved the target himself from his 5 handicap. and Clutch. The Peter Mat- Barber produced an excellent to Rex Talbot with another from 4-7 to post a with just five balls to spare P Conroy 28 pts 35 pts was needed to win a thews Cup is included in this 42 point round to claim A 'blinder' 44 points from Dave defendable 146 against Div 2 Winner R McMillan after losing eight wickets. ball. event as is a $5000 hole in Grade from Shannon Gellwiler 40. Ball winners highly regarded Denman Martin Shearer was back to 32 pts (SOD) R/u K Thomas The Late Norm Brown one on the Sunday, which is Attewell 38, inform Peter were: Bruce Chambers 38, Hotel at Miller 1. The 31 pts (c/b) 3rd J Atton 31 pts his economical best with 2- “It is with great sadness that sponsored by the Branxton Huckfelt also with 42 points Graham Donaldson 38, recovery mission was 29 off 10, but some poor Ladies Winner T Martin 26 we have to advise of the Pro Shop—a great initiative. won B Grade from Evan Wayne Berry 38, Ken headed up by Bryce Element rd ground fielding from Greta/ pts R/u J Scobie 24 pts 3 recent passing of our Individual stableford’s and a Powell 39 and Glen Williams Springbett 36, Bill Mitchell (46) and Reuben Andrews R Friis23 pts Branxton probably cost them member and friend Norm 2BBB medley are included with another 42 point round 36, Kevin Gibson 36, Chris (40) who shared in a 113-run the win in the end. NTP Ladies R McCarthy Brown. Norm was a in this event. Players need to won C Grade from John Taggart 36, David Peel 36, fifth wicket partnership to Gents G Beeton Second grade were too good foundation member of the contact the pro shop if they Carmody with 41. Ball Wayne Cowan 36, Ricgard get the Blues back in the for Chelmsford Hotel by four Members draw - Not won clubs Veteran Golfers Social want to participate. winners were: Max Craft 36, Kerry Porter 36, contest. However their Well!! Not exactly a good wickets at Miller 1. Chelms- group and a staunch Hunter Valley Golf Club Hindmrsh 39, Sue Peel 37, Darrell Preston 36, Paul dismissals saw the tail fall in ford were skittled for 87 day for a round of supporter of the Golf Club. Sunday 27th October Tom Bell 37, Ray Newton Smith 36, Graham Morris 35, pretty quick succession, with golf. However, despite the batting first, with Brock He was a previous club The Weekly Challenge has 37, Peter Soiland v37, Steve Don Bradley 35, Ray the home side all out in the Charnock (4-16 off 8), Jason gusty warm/hot wind, the Board member who held a been won by Craig Rhodes Piggot 37, Glenn Mann 37, Newton 35, Geoff Geason 37th over. Denman Hotel dust swirls and leaf ‘eddies’, Varley (3-9 off 4) and James number of positions and from Merewether GC with Ron Findlay 37, Mitch 35, Dave Fury 35, Neil were castled for just 62 in Shoulders snr (2-17 off 10) some good scores were importantly the President of 41 points from Brad Pringle Attewell 36, Robert King 36, Peterson 35, Ken Morris 35, reply inside 18 overs after recorded. Congratulations to sharing the wickets for the Vets Golf for over 20 39 on countback to Ian Tay- Paul Bullock 36, Dean Noel Ellenor 34, Col some excellent bowling Greta/Branxton. The home Robert McMillan on winning years. It was only in recent lor. Freebairn 36, Stephen Zok Somerville 34, Doug Wand from the Greta/Branxton his division and achieving side reached the target in the times that due to health Tuesday 29th October 36, Graham Morris 36, 34, Greg Burke 34, John seamers. Irish international 26th over in reply, losing six “Score of the Day” and a issues Norm relinquished the Geoff Sweetman has claimed David Peel 36, Jonathon Pascoe 34, Murray Flannigan and prodigal son Patrick well done to other winners wickets along the way. Reu- presidency. the Tuesday Stable- Baker v35, Alan Provenzano 34, Mark Barrow 33, Dale Fitzgerald bowled ben Andrews continued on and placegetters. He will be sadly missed by ford with 43 point round 35, Darren Maskell v35, Macklinshaw 33 and beautifully in his return LN Bootes, Hon Sec his good form from the pre- all vets, club members and from Damien Porter with 41 Peter Puerta 35, Angello William Davey 33 c/b. Near- game for the club, bagging 4 vious week with an unbeaten Branxton Golf Club in particular his wife Audrey on countback to Lindsay Wood 35, Luke Dorn 35, est-the-Pins went to Richard -18 off 4. He was on a hat- Saturday, 2 November ‘19 20, with Charnock (18), and family members. There Paterson in 3rd place. Ball John Barbour 35, Russ Craft (3rd) John Stewart trick after taking wickets Trent Fuller (16), Varley SATURDAY COMP - are many stories that can be winners were: Graeme Flynn Lightfoot 35, Jeremy Holden (4th) Greg Burke (8th) Rob with the first two balls of his STABLEFORD (13) and Daniel McCann told about Norm the 40. Jacob Teague v40, Dar- 34, Geoff Struczko v34, Hannah (10th) and Graeme spell, but was denied the (12) doing enough to get MR J & CROOKSY; majority of which centred rell Porter 40, Rick Peter Attewell 34 and Colin Smith (17th). Next week the bowling holy grail when he President V Captain Day Greta/Branxton home. around his wicked sense of Turnchini 39, Garry Marsden Somerville 34 c/b Nearest- Vets will play a Medley caught the outside edge of Third grade blue suffered a Field: 40 humour. 38, Chris Taggart 38, David the-Pins went to Stephen Zok Stroke. The winner of the the incoming batsman, only Grades A Young Kwon 39 62-run loss to Bellbird at VALE – Norm Brown R.I.P Peel 38, Richard Craft 37, (3rd) Trevor Collins (4th) Misty Glen Wines Out- to see the regulation catch Miller 2. Bellbird batted first Grades A Mick Barrett 39 Saturday, 9 November Michel Watson 37 and Hieu John Carmody (8th) Jeff standing Player of the Month grassed by the anonymous Grades A Lee Heuston 38 and were all out for 147. 2019 Le 37 c/b. Nearest-the-Pins Morton (10th) and Bodhi has been won by Peter Fisher club legend at first slip. He Greta/Branxton’s wickets Grades B Gary Wilton 43 STROKE - MONTHLY went to Tom Bell (3rd) Toby King (17th). Saturday 9th November was well supported by Alex Grades B Peter Marquet 42 were fairly evenly distributed MEDAL - STROKE George (4th) and Jacob Sunday 3rd November Gusty cool wind greeted the Walkling (2-16 off 5) and between Ayden Wilkinson (2 Grades B Jordan Burton 39 Sponsor: ECLECTIC Teague (17th) The Weekly Challenge has early field in the Medley Brett Bridge (2-6 off 2.1) Grades C Sam Bridge 45 -14 off 5.1), Pete Davis (2-19 Field: 56 Wednesday 30th October been won by Mathew Stableford with solid scoring Third grade blue had an off 6), James Shoulders jnr Grades C Lindsay Clarke 39 Winners B Dean Hodges 67 Sue Williams handed in a McKendry with 42 points featuring on the dry greens. early afternoon at the office Grades C Ted Zawirski 39 (2-16 off 6) and Murray Grades A David Hollis 69 great +8 round to win the from Greg Greatorex 39 and Wayne Drayton did best with in their eight wicket victory Wilkinson (2-13 off 3) who NTP 2/11 A 2nd Mick Grades A Lee Heuston 71 Ladies Par event from Jill Ryan McGregor 3rd with 38 41 points from Colin over Peden’s Hotel at Barrett 212cm all took a brace each. Greta/ Grades A Peter Wilton 71 Ramsden +4 and Isobel points. Ball winners were: Somerville 40 and Lloyd Kearsley. Peden’s managed Branxton managed just 85 in NTP 4 C 4th Ted Zawirski Grades B Norm Redgrove Skeates 3rd with +3. Ball Emanual Kauter 36, Jay Barrett 3rd with 39 on count- just 55 batting first, with 50cm reply, with Shoulders jnr 69 winners were: Robyn Dunlop Dunn v36 and Hieu Le 36 on back. Ball winners were: Jarrad Wilkinson bagging 5- (30), Sean Wright (15) and NTP 9/18 A 9th Joshua Grades B John Marlow 69 +1, Leesa Robinson sq, countback Craig Mould 39, Nick Looby 15 off 7 for Greta/Branxton. Tracey 237cm Ayden Wilkinson (11) show- Grades B Lee Hunt 71 Jeanette Irwin -1 and Jill Tuesday 5th November 37, Graham Morris 37, Tom Tanveer Singh (2-4 off 1.5) ing some resistance. NTP 13 A 13th Michael Grades C Barry Turner 69 Slatter -1. Next week the The 'Melbourne Cup' field Bell 37, Chris Francis 37, and Dave Seabrook (2-5 off Simpson 156cm Third grade white picked up Grades C Lee Jackson 70 Ladies will play Individual playing in the Tuesday Warick Hornby v36, Tony 1) cleaned up the tail. Greta/ a five wicket victory against Balls 12 Distributed down to Grades C Steven Primmer Stableford. Stableford enjoyed a milder Butler 36, John Barbour 36, Branxton had little trouble score: 35 Peden’s Hotel White at 70 **The Hunter River District day to play which did not Mike Carter 35, Brendan reeling in the small target, Turner Park. Chasing 134 for The annual President V NTP 2/11 B 2nd Ed Garland Ladies Champions Day held dent the scoring with Connor 35, Peter Huckfelt taking just 12.5 overs. Pete Captain’s day was played on victory, Greta/Branxton 270 cms at Scone last Friday has seen 'outsider' Scott Armstrong 35, Jeremy Holden 35, Bruce Davis (23) and Andrew reached this target in the 21st Saturday, with Richard NTP 4 C 4th Glen Tyquin success come to Hunter coming home with a late run Chambers 35, Michael Wright (14no) were amongst Crooks’ team winning back over after losing five wick- 154 cms Valley Ladies with Dale to claim the event with an Goldman 35, Wayne Barber the runs. ets. Jamie McNamara (47), the trophy. Captain Murray NTP 9/18 C 9th Nicholas Hamilton winning the excellent 46 points from 35, Paul Bullock 34, Wayne Third grade white went wasn’t impressed. A smaller Ben Miezis (27no) and Redgrove 91 cms Champion of Champions early leaders Steve Piggot Cowan 34, Paul Neuss 33, down by 47 runs to Mul- Aaron Stephenson (15no) field of 40 players faced the NTP 13 B 13th Troy Mc event and Jeanette Irwin and Chris Taggart with 42 Dean Morison 33, Kevin bring at Mulbring. Mulbring starter, obviously last week’s steered Greta/Branxton to Caw 76 cms won the Division 3 Golf points, overtaken in the Smith 33, Shannon Attewell batted first and made 117, victory. Stephenson (2-36 off championships wore many Balls 17 Distributed down to NSW Medal and will now straight. Ball winners were: 33, Gary Marsden 32, Peter with Ben Miezis (3-9 off 5) golfers out. Young Kwon 3) was the pick of the bowl- score: 75 contest the State Playoff at Darrell Porter 41, Drew McIntyre 32, David Peel 32, and Aaron Stephenson (3-31 ing attack earlier in the day, enjoyed his day in winning A Dean Hodges recorded the Stonecutter's Ridge GC in Dewar 40, Lloyd Barrett 40, Ken Springbett 32, Alan off 4) taking a treble each Grade with a well compiled with all other seven bowlers best score of the day to win December. Jeanette also won Wayne Cowan 38, Graeme Provenzano 32, Ray Newton for Greta/Branxton. Greta/ grabbing a wicket each. 39 pts, on a countback from the overall monthly medal the Division 3 District Flynn 37, Harry Skinner v37, 32, Scott Jones 32, Geoff Branxton were rolled for 70 Mick Barrett with Lee Fourth grade grabbed their with an excellent 67 nett Rosella Medal, Congratula- Mick Barrett 36, Matt Merlo Sweetman 32, Kerrie-Anne in reply, with Ethen first victory of the season in Heuston third with an score. Lee Heuston tions to both ladies and to the 36, Jordan Burton 35, Gry Skinner 32, Graeme Smith Spliet-Miller (29) and Jamie excellent 38 pts from his 5 a tightly contested 10-run continued his fine form to qualifiers who took part in Arnold 35, Col Bradley 35, 31, Jason Chong v31, Phil McNamara (12) the only game against Chelmsford handicap. Last week’s win A Grade with a very the day Richard Craft 35, Lindsat Douglas v31, Stephen Clark willowmen to reach double championship runner up and Hotel at Baddeley 2 solid 69 nett score from his 5 Thursday 31 October Self 35, Bob Prentice 35, 31 and Steve Piggot 31 c/b. figures. the 2017 Club Champion, handicap with another low The Vets American Stable- Wade Firth 34, Mark Makin Nearest-the-Pins went to Fourth grade suffered their Joshua Tracey showed his CONT PAGE 13 marker, Peter Wilton, ford event has produced solid 34, Phil Darcy 34, Alex Kerrie-Anne Skinner (3rd) third consecutive defeat, this

LET’S PLAY BOWLS CHAMPIONS Branxton Greta Little Athletics take Edgeworth Challenge Cup 2019 Let’s Play Bowls is an To the delight of their annual event that has parents and Greta Workers, ON the 3rd been played and won by the boys have worked hard November three Greta Workers training each week to 2019 the Juniors in 2019! achieve this accolade. Branxton The team collected a Greta Little Greta Workers entered the cheque for $1000 for their Athletics team into the Primary efforts. Club added School Competition held at Greta Workers has a group another Raymond Terrace Bowling of five junior members feather to Club, where the Greta boys ranging from the ages of 11 their hat by won their qualifying games, to 13 who train each taking home making way for last weeks Tuesday at 3.30pm. Greta the Final against Raymond is always looking for more Edgeworth Terrace Primary on their juniors. Challenge home ground. Any wishing to have a go Cup 2019. The Greta boys lost their at Lawn Bowls should ring 41 members first set 5-6, won the second the club for more of the local set 10-0 and won the one- information (coaching is Winners are Grinners & a $1000 better off! club competed in a number against 10 other Hunter Well done & end shoot out 2-0. free). Left to Right: Jace, Angus and Luke of track & field events Valley based clubs. congratulations to all.

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