Collie River Valley Bulletin, September 22, 2022

COLLIE RIVER VALLEY

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E-scooter push Thursday, September 22, 2022

EDITION No. 101

Council hears plans for local launch

COLLIE could soon get a shared e-scooter service.

The service is pending Collie Shire Council approval, and would allow residents and visitors to move around town for shopping and sightseeing.

Beam Mobility representatives briefed last week’s council meeting on the appbased service.

The company is holding discussions with council officers with a view to proposing a service locally.

Chief executive officer Stuart Devenish said council is expecting an application from Beam.

“Beam has indicated that docking areas would be in locations that are convenient to start or stop a journey and have offered to work closely with the shire to ensure locations are suitable,” Mr Devenish said.

“Specific locations have not been confirmed at this point.”

Beam’s Mia Onorato told council the scheme would offer affordable transport for everyone, as well as being environmentally sustainable.

“People can choose to leave their cars behind and use the e-scooters instead,” she said.

“This would assist with your carbon footprint.

“They would support tourism as well as improving connections between significant precincts such as the town centre, Roche Park, the art gallery, Soldiers’ Park and the motorplex.”

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Candles for the Queen

ANSWERING a call from Lambeth House, the world headquarters of the Anglican church, Collie’s bells rang out from the All Saints’ tower for the hour before the start of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral on Monday.

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Westpac to shut up shop

Cassandra’s 63 reasons to run Stacey Malatesta will run 42.2 kilometres on Saturday, October 15, to fundraise for Heart Hub South West. She will dedicate the run to her brother, Jamie Welhan, who died in a motorcycle accident in 2010. Full story, page 8.

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CASSANDRA Bertolini has a really good reason to move it in September – she is running 63 kilometres in honour of her father, Ray, who died recently with pancreatic cancer.

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AAAAAA What's on, When and Where Art Gallery FestivArty art on display at the art gallery. Opening hours Thursday to Monday, 10am to 4pm.

All Saints Church Open Saturdays for viewing, 10am1pm.

Coalfields Museum Open seven days, 9am to 3pm.

Parkrun Soldiers’ Park every Saturday, 8am.

Toasties Toasties at Senior Citizens every Friday, 10am to 3pm.

Rhyme time Rhymes and songs with Mrs Potts, Collie library Mondays 9am.

Baby business Child and Parent Centre, Fridays 9am – 10.30am for parents, and babies up to two years.

Bingo Collie Eagles bingo Thursdays at clubrooms. Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pm.

Riff Raff dancing PCYC Mondays 7.30pm.

Jo’s Bargain Bazaar Showground Pavilion, Mondays and Thursdays from 9am to 12 noon.

Police rangers PCYC on Mondays, 4.30pm to 6.30pm for 11-year-olds and up.

Signing centre Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, from 9.30am to 12 noon, and on Thursdays from 1.30pm to 3pm, at the Collie courthouse.

Op shops The Anglican Op Shop, at Noyes Hall, is open from Tuesday to Friday each week, from 9am to 3pm.

Vinnies at the former Bargain Barn open Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 3pm.

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Tidy Towns judges impressed by Collie TIDY Towns judges Tracy Marshall and Stephanie Hagenbrock were impressed with what they saw during a whirlwind tour of the town on Tuesday morning.

“I had driven through the town before and thought it was pretty, and my friends told me I definitely should come here for a visit, it was well worth it,” Tracy said.

They were greeted by shire president Cr Sarah Stanley, chief executive officer Stuart Devenish, executive director of technical services Rick Miller, executive director of planning services Matt Young, Visitor Centre manager Janine Page, South32 community relations officer Dee O’Brien and Collie Tidy Towns chairperson Nola Green.

Cr Stanley welcomed the pair and gave a comprehensive rundown on what is happening in the town with Just Transition and the community spirit with which it is being handled.

Mr Devenish endorsed her comments about the community spirit and the way different elements of the town came together to plan the future.

They were shown the results of the redevelopment of Throssell Street and other parts of the town, plans for future projects such as the Roundhouse, the railway precinct, and the Renergi waste processing plant.

The Kaya Collie celebrations, the murals, the celebration of the town’s history and sustainability projects were all part of the presentation.

Matt Young briefed them on the blackberry eradication project and planning for the rail precinct, and Janine Page spoke about the increase in visitation and the need for the planned expansion of the Visitor Centre, as well as the revamp of the tourist coal mine which is currently underway.

Dee O’Brien told them of the South32 volunteer programme, and the support the company is giving Kaya Collie, Friends of the River, Coalfields Museum and many smaller projects.

With only two hours to spend in Collie, the judges were taken to some of the sites they had heard about.

They were particularly impressed with Shakey’s murals, and also intended to visit the Wellington Dam mural on their way out of town.

REVEGETATION: Judges Stephanie Hagenbrock and Tracy Marshall checking the revegetation at the Wallsend Mine site during their tour of the town on Tuesday.

Clampdown on roosters RANGERS have removed 12 roosters from Collie homes in the past three months.

Roosters are not permitted on residential properties under the Local Government Act. Shire of Collie chief executive officer Stuart Devenish said there had been a high number of complaints.

“The complaints made are about their crowing, with neighbours objecting strongly to the amount of noise they let out,” Mr Devenish said.

“With poultry, we are not always

able to tell if they are male or female until they start showing certain signs, such as crowing.”

Once roosters are removed, they are either rehomed or euthanised under the guidance of a vet.

“Collie is certainly not the only shire to do this and I think you will find it is fairly common,” Mr Devenish said.

A residential property is any property that has been zoned as “residential”.

Applications to keep roosters can be submitted to the shire.

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Candles lit for the Queen

CANDLES LIT: Margaret Briggs and Lori Hart wait their turn, while Amanda Davidson lights a candle for the Queen.

ANSWERING a call from Lambeth House, the world headquarters of the Anglican church, Collie’s bells rang out from the All Saints’ tower for the hour before the start of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral on Monday.

From 5pm WA time, Tony Briggs played the bells in a tribute observed

by Anglican churches around the world.

Below in the church, the condolence book was waiting for locals to record their messages of remembrance.

This book will be entrusted to the Coalfields Museum for safekeeping.

In front of the altar, candles were waiting to be lit by those who wished to light a candle for the Queen.

In the pews, people sat in silent contemplation.

There was a steady stream of people coming and going during the hour-long observance.

Lease for coffee wagon THE lease to the small piece of land in Central Park on which The Wagon sits was renewed at the Collie Shire Council’s meeting last week.

The lease was renewed for a period of five years, with an option to extend it a further five years, ensuring the continuation of The Wagon as a business.

An objection lodged by the Collie Rail Heritage Group (CRHG) was received but council decreed that it was outside the scope of the lease consideration.

Chief executive officer Stuart Devenish said the agreement between the CRHG and the lessee for the use of the wagon for the kiosk was a private arrangement between the lessee and the group.

“Whilst the shire may be sympathetic to the issues raised by CRHG, it is not appropriate for the shire to intervene in arrangements between the parties,” Mr Devenish said.

“The parties are encouraged to reach an appropriate agreement that will serve the best interests of the community.”

In its objection to the lease being renewed, CRHG suggested the lease should be offered to other parties to run the business.

Mr Devenish said this was not supported.

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“The existing operators have worked hard to develop the business into a going concern,” he said.

“The business provides a valuable service to the community, and as such should be allowed to continue operation.”

A strong representation of supporters from the CRHG sat in the gallery to hear the debate on the matter, with president Russell Saunders addressing the council during public question time.

Mr Saunders said the group had worked many long hours restoring the wagon and had entered a memorandum of understanding with the lessees in the interests of getting the kiosk business started.

“We did that to help the lessees get the business off the ground, but we stressed that we retained the ownership of the wagon,” Mr Saunders said.

“This is shown by the plaque that is fixed to wagon 537, and which is still there.”

Steve Savic said that the CRHG painted the wagon in the heritage colours of the WA Government Railways and it had upset the members when the wagon was repainted without permission being sought.

“They painted it white,” he said. “And

they said they would become members of our group. They were for one year and have not been members since.”

Cr Joe Italiano successfully amended the recommendation to read that council acknowledge the significant roles played by the CRHG in getting the coffee wagon service established in Central Park. The

following clauses of the motion included an annual rental of $5,200 plus GST, with an annual increase to the market rent of two percent, and ministerial consent being provided.

The shire president and the CEO were authorised to sign the lease document and affix the Common Seal.

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PLAY: Amaroo Primary School kindergarten teacher Bronywn Kippin and prospective student Coen Rowe during the Little Explorers transition day last week.

Preparing for primary school

LOCAL four-year-olds will experience school life in coming months, when they attend “transition day”.

The children will visit local primary schools to meet their teachers and learn about what happens at school.

Amaroo Primary School principal Ben Ratz said the school has different transition events planned.

“Our kindy teachers visited Collie Early Education earlier in the week to work with the large proportion of graduating students there to build relationships and run some activities which help the students get to know their new teachers,” he said.

“We also have a few more transition days planned at Amaroo which allow the new students time to immerse themselves in the rich learning spaces and build those relationships with staff and their peers.”

Wilson Park Primary School will host sessions from October 18 to November 28, from 9am to 10.30am.

Parents are welcome to take their children to join in the activities, even

if the child is not enrolled at the school.

Principal Chris Gorman said transitioning from playgroup to kindergarten allows children to become familiar with their teacher and how the classroom looks and functions.

“This builds their confidence about starting school and, therefore, it is less stressful,” she said.

“The children get a taste of the activities they will do, and so do the parents.

The children meet their peers and build relationships before kindy starts making them feel kindy is a friendly place.”

Mrs Gorman said transitioning assists parents to understand what happens at school.

“It provides an opportunity for them to talk to the teacher and ask any questions. Parents can also learn things they can do to help prepare their child.”

Kindergarten begins on January 31, 2023. Parents are advised there are limited spaces, and enrolling early helps with class planning.

For further information, or to enrol your child, contact schools directly.

Upgrade to airstrip opens up potential THE Collie airstrip is set to become the base for a private flight training school, which could develop into a whole new industry to manufacture electric aircraft providing aerial surveillance services.

The combination of an upgrade of Collie’s airstrip to an airport, and a $100,000 grant to establish a flight school, opens up potential for the town in a number of areas.

The Collie Future Fund has agreed to a Small Grant program of $100,000 to establish the Collie Flight Training School, and Collie Shire Council is in the process of preparing a master plan for the local aerodrome.

The master plan is being funded by a $30,000 grant through the South West Development Commission, supplemented by a $5,000 allocation in council’s budget.

The proposal for a flight school was put to council at its February meeting by proponent Michael Hebbard.

Mr Hebbard said Collie airstrip’s location is ideal for vocational training, recreational aviation, and a number of aerial services such as fire and shark spotting, pipeline and powerline inspections and aerial surveillance.

He plans to establish a flight training school initially, and in the long term, manufacture electric aircraft in Collie.

Mr Hebbard said activating the airport would bring economic and social benefits to Collie.

Collie Flight Training School (CFTS) will establish a recreational flying school at the Collie airstrip, housed in a new transportable structure which would provide a teaching facility and an upgraded clubhouse for the Collie Aero Club.

Mr Hebbard said CFTS will evolve from a standalone flying school into a ground base for aerial surveillance services and manufacturing electric planes.

The school would provide initial flight training and post pilot certificate flight training under the Recreational Aviation Australia framework.

Students would come to Collie for block periods of structured training.

The facility would be fully accessible to the existing and future Collie Aero Club

membership. Mr Hebbard added Collie had advantages which are attractive.

“Collie is in close proximity to extensive forest areas, is 50kms from the west coast, is close to high-tension power lines and numerous flying schools,” he said.

For flight training, he proposes using two electric aircraft, the first operator in Australia to implement them.

Electric aircraft would reduce operating and maintenance costs, have improved reliability, quiet operation, zero emission, simplified and improved remote operation capability and solar range extension capability.

Mr Hebbard said in his presentation that Collie’s location at the centre of the south west was ideal for aerial activity such as shark patrols along the coast and monitoring and fighting bushfires.

A flight school would give local people the chance to train to undertake such work, as well as catering for those who wish to learn to fly for personal or recreational purposes. Upgrading the airstrip to an airport could boost tourism visitation and also cater for businesses which need quick and easy access to the potentially growing industrial hub in Collie.

For local workers, the possibility of establishing links for FIFO jobs, eliminating the need to travel either to Busselton or Perth, would be a boon, cutting travel time, and saving people having to make arrangements for parking vehicles.

In the long term, the upgraded aerodrome could boost council finances by facilitating commercial activity in the shire. The combination of an upgraded airport and the flight school could also lead to the development of plane servicing locally, and aviation support services such as plane maintenance and fuelling.

Mr Hebbard told council that establishing shark patrols may sound strange for an inland airport, but in flight time terms, Collie is quite close to the coast.

He said the value of aerial surveillance in managing and fighting bushfires has been proven, and Collie’s position in relation to state forests makes it a logical centre for this activity, especially given the fire fighting services already established here.

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Groups agree on training times

COLLIE Eagles Football Club and the Collie Little Athletics Club have agreed on training times over the summer months.

The clubs have been battling one-another over clashes caused by both wanting to use the Collie Recreation Ground oval at the same times in February and March.

Both clubs train on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Last week’s Collie Shire Council meeting was told a panel of councillors comprising Crs Gary Faries, Joe Italiano and John Kearney met with the clubs recently and came away with an agreement.

Under the agreement, little athletics will move its Friday competition days to Saturday during the months of February and March.

The club will also have access to the oval on Mondays (4.30pm to 6pm) and Wednesdays (4.30pm to 6.30pm).

The training times will be reviewed by the clubs and council in April 2023.

Cr Italiano said the little athletics club had agreed to the times with a long-term view to finding another more suitable location for their activities.

“This really is all about getting us through the next season or two, with a long-term solution still to be found,” he said.

Hands on learning

HI TECH: Amaroo Primary School students Ruby-Rose Rikihana, Miller Greenmount and Archer Rowe learnt to program beebots to move them around a course when Scitech visited their school last week.

AMAROO Primary School celebrated science, technology, engineering and mathematics last week.

The students enjoyed a visit from Scitech on Wednesday, followed by a tech expo on Thursday.

Expo activities included a story map in which students had to program a robot, and a “Probot” challenge where students made caravans out of Lego and hooked them to the robots.

South32 Worsley Alumina held a display in the school library, and students were able to look at the technology used on the work site.

Parents were invited to the school on Thursday afternoon to see what their children had been learning.

Students programmed robots to draw flowers during the Scitech visit.

Teacher Nicole Ambrose said the activities tapped into children’s thinking processes.

“By providing children with these experiences, we allow them to think, make and create in an environment where language and thinking skills are of high importance,” she said.

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Arboretum’s centenary on October 1

Tours will mark the occasion THE Collie Arboretum will turn 100 on October 1.

Local tree enthusiast Alison Melvin will conduct tours of the area opposite Soldiers’ Park, starting at 10am.

The five-acre arboretum was established in 1922, after a state government proposal.

However, it was first raised by the Collie Municipal Council in 1918 to select a suitable site for an arboretum.

Event co-ordinator Donna Davies said the initiative was very forward-thinking at the time.

“It was proposed to serve the purpose

of testing the suitability of different species of trees to varying conditions of soil and climate,” Mrs Davies said.

“Moreover, the arboretum provided valuable object lessons to the people of Collie and their aesthetic value when established.”

The Friends of the River Environmental Group, with support from the Shire of Collie and local arborist Ozarb, is organising an event to celebrate the centenary.

Mrs Davies is encouraging community members to attend the event to see new tree species planted.

RAY’S THE REASON: Cassandra Bertolini is running 63 kilometres in honour of her late father, Ray.

Ray gives Cassandra 63 reasons to run CASSANDRA Bertolini has a really good reason to move it in September – she is running 63 kilometres in honour of her father, Ray, who died recently with pancreatic cancer.

Sixty-three is a significant number because Ray was 63 years old when he died, and it is the number of Australians who die each year with pancreatic cancer.

Ray was diagnosed in January, 2021.

“He knew he had a short, bleak future, but he took it like a champion, and fought so hard for 18 months,” Cassandra said.

She is raising funds to support life saving research to improve survival rates, not only to find a cure, but to develop ways to detect the almost undetectable cancer.

She hopes to raise $6300 and she is a bit more than halfway to her goal.

Ray Bertolini married Gail in 1979 and had four daughters who have given him eight grandchildren, six of them girls book-ended with two boys.

He loved his family, and loved his community of Collie, particularly St Brigid’s School.

Ray served on the school board, and for 15 years, he was one of the main drivers of the school bus, to camps and swimming lessons.

Gail said he was always up at the school, helping with activities there, running barbecues or whatever needed doing.

He was recognised with three medals from the Presentation Sisters, the Nano Nagle award, with the motto,

“Not words, deeds”. Ray also drove the bus for the Safety House committee in Collie whenever they went to Perth for conferences.

He was an ambulance officer, and became a member of the Collie Fire and Rescue Service for more than 10 years, and last year, he was made a life member.

He joined after he watched the football grandstand burn down across the road from his house.

He was also a member of Apex for a time.

Ray started work at the family timber mill at the age of 15, but then got a job underground with Western Collieries, where he worked for 40 years.

He worked his way up to become company director of all things hygiene for the last 22 years, for which he was very grateful, as it meant he never had to drive another truck or do another night shift.

He regarded his crew as a second family, and the workplace somewhere you could make a friend for life.

That sense of giving to the community has obviously been passed down to Cassandra, who is running in his memory – 63 kms for 63 years, to raise at least $6300.

Many of the donations already received mention Ray’s contribution to the community.

If you would like to donate to Cassandra’s effort, you can do so by visiting her fundraiser page at rememberseptember.org.au/fundraisers/cassandrabertolini/move-it-in-september

Asbestos scare at school

DEBRIS containing low levels of asbestos was located in St Brigids School’s early childhood playground on Thursday.

The debris was discovered by a teacher, and it is believed it was uncovered by recent stormy weather.

A licensed contractor confirmed on

Friday the debris contained asbestos.

Principal Robert La Roche said immediate action was taken to isolate the area, secure the site and restrict parent and student access.

The area was reopened earlier this week.

Chemist graduate shortage

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Problem causes cutback in hours

LOCAL chemists are short-staffed due to a lack of graduate pharmacists.

Terry White Chemmart Collie owner and pharmacist Peter Carr said the shortage of graduates has been made worse by pressures from COVID-19, and a lack of local housing.

He said the problem has also increased as experienced pharmacists retire.

“The problem is further compounded by limited government funding for pharmacy courses.

“The lack of funding is discouraging universities from providing courses,” Mr Carr said.

Mr Carr believes it will take years to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Traditionally, Australia has filled the gap with overseas recruitment, however, the pandemic left us with three years where we could not do that,” he said.

“Things were hard before the pandemic, now it is impossible.”

Mr Carr said the issue is compounded by a shortage in housing rentals.

“We are dealing with this (staff shortage) by sponsoring overseas students, however, we are having major issues finding rental accommodation in town so it will be hard to retain our trainees when they graduate,” he said.

“Even if we attract a pharmacist from within the state, we simply can’t find anywhere suitable to house them and their family.

“If they find accommodation it is usually in Bunbury, and they are short of pharmacists too so often they will look to find work closer to home eventually.”

Prior to the shortages, the chemist opened until 8pm but was unable to attract experienced technicians or pharmacists to continue the extended hours.

Mr Carr said there is also no leave cover if a pharmacist is ill or on holidays.

He has not taken leave in three years.

“Often our staff have had to put off holidays,” he said.

“It is tiring and many pharmacists are burnt out.”

The chemist has two pharmacist positions available, and a number of unskilled and skilled technician vacancies.

Mr Carr said he has advertised the positions, but has not received any applications.

“We have been advertising for professional roles, however, we are no longer bothered as there are no applications.

“We use recruitment services across the country that all tell us the same thing - that no one is available.

“Our only real solution is to recruit overseas pharmacists as interns and train them for nine months hoping that when they graduate they can find a place to stay in Collie and settle with their family.”

Mr Carr said a solution to housing is a priority.

“A facility to house a number of allied health interns so they can work, collaborate and enjoy Collie together could encourage them to stay and perhaps settle in town,” he said.

BEATEN: Laura Sewell, front, and her fellow Collie Trail Trash members Jenny Sewell, Sally Ann Goodard, Shane Sewell, Holly Fisher and Sue-Maree Wilks with the piles of rubbish they collected.

Trash proves too much for group WHEN the Collie Trail Trash group set out last Saturday to clear the newly opened Wiilman-Bilya trail, it intended to clear most, if not all of it.

However, the amount of trash on the trail was such that members only managed to clear 1.5 kilometres.

“There was so much rubbish,” organiser Holly Fisher said.

“We could only do a fraction of the

distance we had planned.” The group was very grateful to Terry Ransome, who collected their retrieved trash in his trailer.

The next pick-up day is planned for Sunday, October 23.

“We welcome anyone who would like to join us. Our aim is to keep the trails around Collie looking good,” Ms Fisher said.

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Kepwari meeting omitted

Accolades for football girls

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LAST week’s paper advised the Lake Kepwari south branch river public meeting to discuss environmental issues will be held Wednesday, October 12, 10am at the Collie Shire Council Chambers.

This council-approved public meeting has set some sort of a record as public meetings go, taking nine months to take place without good reason.

Council staff’s decision to omit from

last week’s council meeting records minutes and agenda any information regarding the Lake Kepwari south branch public meeting denied councillors the right of information and to ask questions.

There is more than a public meeting at stake, as time will tell.

Ed Riley, Walter Drive, Collie

Stacey’s heart’s in the hub

LOCAL Stacey Malatesta will run a marathon next month to raise money for Heart Hub South West Inc. On October 15, Mrs Malatesta will run 42.2 kilometres from Collie to the Mumballup Pub and back, in memory of her brother Jamie Welhan, who died in a motorcycle accident in 2010.

Heart Hub South West is a non-profit organisation that assists people affected by road trauma.

“I ran a half marathon in November last year and since then I have been adding two kilometres each week to it,” she said.

“I thought that if I can do a half marathon, I may as well do a full marathon but I wanted a reason for doing it, which is where Heart Hub came in.”

Mrs Malatesta said when her brother died, she did not have much support and sought assistance from a priest so she could speak to someone. “Heart Hub provides road trauma support for people impacted by the consequences

of road trauma, and we have that support here in Collie which is even better,” she said.

The run will start at Malatesta and Sons Sawmill and Firewood, at 172 Preston Road, at 7am.

Mrs Malatesta will run to the Boyup Brook and Donnybrook sign next to the Mumballup Pub, before returning home at the expected time of 12.30pm.

The run will finish at the Federal Hotel, where a celebration will begin at 11.30am.

Door entry is $25 each, with live music and door prizes. All proceeds will go to Heart Hub South West Inc. To donate to Heart Hub South West, deposit into the following: BSB: 882 000 Account: 100143883 Reference: Stacey’s run.

JODIE HANNS, Member for Collie-Preston, reports...

CONGRATULATIONS to the year eight and nine Collie Eagles Football Club’s girls team that won the blue grand final against Eaton at the weekend.

It is always tricky when teams in the Collie-Preston electorate play each other! In this case, both teams did themselves proud.

Sport should always be about people who love the game they are playing as well as fitness and camaraderie, which is alive and well at the Collie Eagles Football Club.

I am also very pleased to see that the new lights have been installed at the Collie Recreation Ground. The lights were made possible by my $400,000 election commitment in 2021 on behalf of the McGowan Labor government.

I cannot wait for local community and sporting groups to get use out of them in the years to come.

Last week, Allanson Primary School visited Parliament House. Unfortunately, I was unable to be there, but I know the staff at Parliament House would have looked after them very well.

I am very happy to host school visits to Parliament House, so if any schools would like to visit please be in touch with my office.

The Minister for Education Sue Ellery recently announced that 38 students from across the state have been offered positions on Western Australia’s first student council.

These students from years 10 and 11, were selected to represent the interests of students and help inform education policy and reform.

I was delighted to see local Collie Senior High School student Austin Bates chosen to represent young people in Collie-Preston.

Congratulations Austin, I am sure you will be a fantastic representative for Collie and our community.

SO here we are - three weeks in and halfway through our journey.

If you missed my column in last week’s Collie River Valley Bulletin, I am currently backpacking around Europe - specifically the Camino Frances - with my sister and the MOTH (man of the house).

We are carrying our belongings in backpacks, so we must be backpacking.

I’ve seen young people at airports struggling to shoulder massive backpacks, and even carrying front packs as well.

We’re treating this as an exercise in minimalism, carrying about five kilograms, and if we could have predicted the weather we could have brought half the stuff.

Our first day of hiking it was 32 degrees, which we thought was a bit rich of the weather gods.

Another day it was 35, and the day of one of our most challenging hikes it was 37 degrees.

But we’re still soldiering on and learning much about the culture.

For example the bowls on the table at breakfast are for coffee, not cereal.

Where’s the cereal anyway? There’s bread, more bread and sometimes croissants, lots of jam and sometimes yoghurt.

And it’s okay to dunk your bread and jam into your bowl of coffee.

We don’t want to do that, so we substitute it for one of our own quirky little habits - licking the plate clean at the evening meal.

No, no we don’t - I’m joking. Anyway there’s plenty of bread to scrape up the juices with.

Evening meals at the communal accommodation for Camino hikers, known as gites d’etape, or stopover cottages, have been a treat.

Yes, there has been the promised wine and cheese, plus many mouthwatering mains and delectable desserts.

The good thing about hiking every day is that too many carbs are never enough, so you can inhale croissants and pains au chocolat to your heart’s content.

You can even eat the cheese share of the philistines who turn their noses up at a fine Roquefort. (Note to self - this cannot continue after you get home.)

The French are somewhat horrified at our penchant for getting up early and hiking to beat the heat.

Sacre bleu! The sky will fall if you have breakfast before 7am. If it’s hot you just cut your walk shorter for that day - problem solved.

Don’t be looking for your evening meal at 6pm either. Things are only just cranking up then after the two-hour midday shutdown. It will be more like 7.30pm, if you’re lucky.

As for the Camino itself, the days form a comfortable rhythm. Eat, hike, eat, sleep and repeat.

We’ve thrown away the maps and guidebooks and are just following the trail markers.

There’s usually a backpack or two bobbing along in front of us, or scraps of a conversation drifting up from behind to let us know we’re on the right track.

Or, we’re all lost together.

I may never return.

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CCCCCCCCC PPPPPPP People, places and contributions to Collie life

Jay’s an ACCUMULATOR not a COLLECTOR People: NOLA GREEN

JAY Scoffern’s grandfather, Toot Scoffern, lived by the motto “Never throw anything away, you never know when it might come in handy”.

As a carpenter, who did a lot of building and renovations, Toot came across many items which were too good to throw away, and he used many of them in his renovation work.

Note the word “many”, for there would always be those he had not yet found a use for, and these items would end up in his shed at the corner of Prinsep and Jones streets.

That shed no longer stands, but when it came time for it to be demolished, what remained of its contents found its way to Jay’s shed at Allanson.

This is why his utilitarian shed has a splendid set of stout wooden doors, adorned with crosses, leadlight inset and decorative handles.

The doors came from St Brigid’s Church, not the original building but the second; and the door handles came from Mrs Cherry’s Prinsep Street shop, just across the road from Toot’s shed.

“If the time comes that I move from here, the doors come with me,” Jay said.

He denies that either he or Toot could be described as “collectors”.

“Accumulators, that’s what we are.

Toot accumulated stuff, and so do I,” Jay said.

“He always said if there is a bit of tin, don’t throw it away, pick it up and keep it.”

This is how Jay came to possess many tin signs, including some from Western Collieries and some from the railways.

“They were heading for the tip, but I rescued them,” he said.

“My dad, Barry, worked for the railways, John Holland, that’s where the railway signs came from.”

As a result, Jay’s shed could be said to be Collie’s second museum.

Among items is a door from the Scoffern Building Company’s truck, and a variety of number plates which were “all chucked out”.

“I suppose I was born to it,” Jay said.

“I was allowed to mess around with tools. Between Toot and Sergio Amadio, who lived close to us, I spent a lot of time in the shed. I was allowed to use the bandsaw.

“Dad was a mechanic and my uncle Richie was a carpenter, in building, so I inherited those traits.

“I would tinker with engines. My two boys are car freaks – my daughter not so much, she’s a conservationist.

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Don’t throw “any tin away” – Jay Scoffern with signs retrieved from Western Collieries and Charlie Carters and, below, with the old St Brigid’s church doors featuring handles from Mrs Cherry’s shop in Prinsep Street. Units now take up the former Prinsep Street store’s location.

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“Toot was a story teller, but you had to drag it out of him, and it may or may not be entirely true.”

One of Toot’s stories was about tin roofing for two houses in Jones Street, across the road from Amaroo school.

A butcher’s shop was being demolished and there was some good tin roofing, but it was in very long lengths and there was no truck long enough to carry it.

So, Toot rounded up some mates, and they carried the tin over their heads all the way from the centre of town to Jones Street.

“I wish I had listened to him more,” Jay said. “His recycling was very good, but sometimes it got out of control.

“Toot would be at the dump every day, just looking around to see what had been thrown away.

“Judy (Jay’s aunt) worked at Charlie Carters, that’s how we got that sign,” Jay said, pointing up at the roof.

Jay worked for his dad as a builder for a time after leaving school.

The Scoffern boys all got together for one memorable job, raising the frames of the men’s shed. “Bill Weir built the

frames with his team, then we raised it, me, dad (Barry) and Richie. Toot was there too,” Jay said.

When it comes to “accumulating” Jay said it now has to be something special to make it into his shed.

“I got Davy Jones’ truck recently from his son, Brian.

“Davy was a boiler maker at Griffin and in 1950, he picked up a 1940 Ford army truck.

“He had kids and there was nowhere for them to sit, so he welded the rear of another cabin onto the existing one. The work is so fine, you can hardly see the join.

“It was the first dual cabin truck in Australia!”

After lying idle at Davy’s farm for many years, the truck is in a sorry state, the timber all but rotted away.

“Yeah, I don’t know yet what I am going to do with it. I might restore it,” Jay said.

To do that he will have to fit it around his FIFO lifestyle. He works as an auto electrician for the Solomons company at Paraburdoo.

very thoughtful and imaginative children who are into “experience” gifts. Their latest for Father’s Day was a Hotham Valley rail trip and picnic. Others have been a hot air-balloon ride, lunch cruise on the Murray River, Mandurah dolphin cruise, whale watching, and a joy flight on a helicopter. Things you might like to try, but don’t get around to spoiling yourself. All the children pitch in and then look for-

ward to getting all the photos.

Call it a day It seems there’s a day for everything and then some now. Eight days ago it was International Chocolate Day, and I missed it. Darn it. Most of the “days” I don’t mind missing, but chocolate day does seem like one to celebrate. As the saying goes, dinosaurs didn’t have chocolate and look what happened to them.

BYSTANDER LOOKS AROUND

Unlucky 13 on 13th It was on page 13, a councillor advised when pointing to an item in the accounts for payment. The problem was that all 13 pages in the report presented to the Tuesday, September 13, meeting were numbered “13”.

Gifts for parents As parents age, finding gifts for them can be difficult. One local couple has some

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Newly sworn in citizen calls Collie home

COLLIE has welcomed its newest Australian citizen.

April Antonio was officially sworn in as an Australian last Tuesday night before the Collie Shire Council meeting.

April is originally from the Philippines, but immigrated to Australia seven years ago.

She made Collie her home five years ago.

WELCOME TO TOWN: Collie welcomed new Australian citizen April Antonio last week.

Queensland union man urges caution ‘We can learn from each other’

QUEENSLAND Mining and Energy Union’s Stephen Smythe recently visited Collie for an insight into the Just Transition process.

Mr Smythe said Queensland is in the early stages of transforming its economy from a coal-based power sector to reduce carbon emissions.

He is urging a cautious approach to transforming his state’s energy sector, and worries that the change to greener energy is being pushed through too quickly.

“We wanted to see how WA is handling transition, and in particular, what is happening in Collie,” he said.

“We are in the early stages in Queensland; as the principal union we sit on a number of committees which are overseeing the process, and we believe we can learn from the WA process.

“We can learn from each other.”

Mr Smythe said various options are being considered in Queensland.

“You must remember that we have in Queensland the most modern and cleanest power stations,” he said.

“There’s also the location of power stations. We have a number of stations up and down the coast, as well as inland.

“I think the thing we admire most in WA is the approach by the government to engage the unions and industry.

“The government is on the ground from the start of the process.

“It’s important that they have set a definite timeline, that gives people a sense of certainty.”

Mr Smythe said that there is a lot of talk in Queensland about “hydro” and other renewables.

“You have cheap gas – in Queensland we have a few more challenges,” he said.

“There’s talk about hydrogen, green hydrogen, but there’s a lot of work to be done before it can be brought in.

“The technologies and projects need to be staged.

“We believe there should be pilot blue and grey hydrogen systems used with gas and coal.

“There should be a process worked through blue then grey hydrogen before jumping to green hydrogen.”

Mr Smythe can see the Queensland and WA unions having the same concern for their workers and their communities, and is just as anxious about their welfare as his WA colleagues.

He remains unconvinced about hurrying the process of transition.

“The government may have set timelines but I think those timelines will blow out,” he said.

Union man claims jobs being exported

by Westrac centre EXPANDING the Westrac training centre means exporting jobs, according to the Mining and Energy Union WA division secretary Greg Busson.

Referring to the recent announcement of further expansion of the training centre, he said he cannot be pleased about it.

“That’s all about exporting jobs – it is not giving our youth a future in Collie.

“It is about training them to go to jobs elsewhere,” he said.

“We are not happy about that.

“We think that for the Just Transition process to succeed, we need to see at least one major industry in the town - but a mix would be better.

“We need to see enough jobs for our workforce, and it has to be an industry with a future.

“In 10 years’ time, we don’t want to be having the same discussion about how to maintain our community.

“We want industry which is sustainable and offers good terms and conditions for the workforce well into the future.

“This is an opportunity to get the com-

munity we want. If this is not done properly the community will not survive.”

Mr Busson said the state government has done a good job of changing the perception of Collie with the money which has been put into changing the aesthetics of the town.

“The perception that as a coal mining town we must be covered in black dust and be rough and tough has been changed,” he said.

“The push towards tourism, with the trails and so on, has been successful.

“All you have to do to see this is to try to get a parking spot in town on the weekend, you see cars with bikes on board, and people walking around the town, and that is good, but it can’t replace the major industries we are losing.”

Mr Busson said the union is participating in the Just Transition process so that it can have an influence on it.

“We believe you have to be in the tent to be able to make a difference, and to participate in decision making,” he said.

“We want to support not just the workers, but the community they live in.”

Westpac to shut up shop

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‘Savage’ cut claims union secretary

A DECLINE in customer use has led to the decision to close the local Westpac branch, according to the bank.

However, Financial Services Australia secretary Julia Angrisano said it is due to a “savage” round of cost-cutting within the company.

The Collie branch will close on December 9, meaning three local staff members will lose their jobs.

Ms Angrisano said the branch closure and subsequent job losses were too much.

“This is no longer cutting the fat from Westpac,” she said.

“This latest carving up of Westpac’s branches is slicing right into the core of the bank with staff morale at rock bottom as they wait for the axe to fall on what’s left of the branch network.

“It is clear Westpac has no regard for the community across Australia, after shutting down 225 branches since January 2021.”

Ms Angrisano said employees were being treated as a headcount to be axed when it suits Westpac’s chief executive officer, Peter King.

“What our members see is the casualties of King’s carnage with careers ruined by redundancy in areas where they will have trouble finding a new job,” she said.

“And when it comes to pay at Westpac, the bank is mean and stingy, refusing to offer staff reasonable pay rises as inflation eats away at their real wages and cost of living spirals out of control.”

Ms Angrisano said the closure would also force local customers to travel to access in-branch banking services.

A Westpac spokesperson said that impacted customers can access the same cash services locally via Australia Post, located at Collie Post Shop.

“As we continue to adapt to our changing customer needs, this will result in new opportunities within the Westpac Group as we grow our phone, digital and

virtual offerings,” the spokesperson said.

Further expansions to telephone, mobile and virtual banking services will ensure customers can continue their banking.

“We have a robust process in place to assist employees to find new opportunities within Westpac Group, meaning the majority of our employees are affected, secure a new role and continue their career in the Group,” the spokesperson said.

Neither Westpac or the FSU could confirm if the local jobs losses were full time or part time, or if redundancies or transfers were offered.

AWARDS: Winning artist Ruby Whitney received her certificate from teacher Sally Young at the 2020 Kid-entity Awards night.

Calling all young local artists

ALL local students are invited to participate in the art competition, “Kid-entity”.

The competition is part of the Collie Art Prize (CAP), held at Collie Art Gallery from March 4 to April 30, 2023.

Four finalists per age group will be selected by a panel of judges and be invited to an afternoon tea before the opening of the CAP. The age groups are pre-primary and kindergarten, junior primary, mid primary, senior primary and lower

secondary. Student artwork will be on display for eight weeks, during the CAP. Participating classes will receive heavy GSM cartridge paper and art supplies to help the young artists create masterpieces.

Lesson plans will also be made available to teachers.

The theme is “my favourite place in the world”.

In 2020, more than 500 entries from the five schools were received.

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KITCHEN UPGRADES: Collie BMX Club member Cassie McIlree serves up chips using the new fryer, courtesy of an $1800 donation from Premier Coal.

Kitchen upgrades for BMX club NEW kitchen facilities will allow the Collie BMX Club to host bigger events.

The new facilities, including a new chip cooker and pie warmer, were installed after a $1800 donation from Premier Coal.

President Stephanie Slapp said the club was thrilled to receive financial support.

“BMX riding encourages young people to be outdoors and active and the Collie community enjoys it immensely,” she said.

“Our club goal is to host larger track events, therefore we need to enhance our kitchen facilities to cater for more riders and their families and friends.”

The Collie BMX Club will host the King Coal Cup on October 8.

“We also hope to be bringing more people to the Collie track via these bigger events - it will increase membership at the club,” Mrs Slapp said.

“We rely heavily on our group of amazing club volunteers and community funding, so we are thankful to Premier Coal for their donation.”

The club is a local not-for-profit organisation with 70 members, aged three to 53.

Premier Coal operations manager Braedon Gaske said the company was pleased to help.

“BMX brings the community together for exciting challenging track events and we are happy our donation can help enhance the club’s facilities for the benefit of the wider community,” he said.

Chook raffle returns

VOLUNTEERS are needed for the Collie Poultry Auction.The auction will be held on the first Saturday of every month, starting on October 1.

Auction co-ordinator Danica Howe is pleased the auction is returning.

The canteen will be open during the auction, and raffles will be drawn.

Anyone who would like to volunteer should contact Danica on 0457 456 285.

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Company: E-scooters stimulate economy E-SCOOTERS help stimulate the local economy, according to the company promoting the venture, Beam.

A company spokesperson this week told the Bulletin that six out of 10 Beam trips in Australia involve a purchase at a local business.

“We see shared micromobility as playing an important role in stimulating the economy at a local level.

“Beam business supports programs to aid this further,” the spokesperson said.

“We look forward to progressing discussions with the shire on the potential of shared micromobility in Collie.”

The spokesperson said Beam had presented to council so that councillors had an understanding of the safety-led operations and way that Beam operated.

“As Western Australia’s largest and safest shared micromobility operator, we

are always seeking opportunities to partner with councils to support towns with their transportation needs,” the spokesperson said.

“We’ve been really pleased with boththe demand for micromobility and how the local community has embraced the e-scooters in every community that we have launched in - be it commuting to and from places of work and education, running errands and visiting restaurants.

“Most recently, we’ve seen great uptake of shared e-scooters from our launch in Geraldton earlier this month.”

The spokesperson said every trip on a Beam aided in modal shift away from cars, and provided increased connectivity for residents and visitors to travel, which the company has seen in cities where it operates.

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many jobs would be created, Ms Onorato requested that questions be taken “in-committee”, forcing the gallery and media to leave.

Cr Harverson opposed the move, saying the public had a right to know the details and asked what they had to hide.

“I am not asking how much you will pay them - just how many jobs there will be,” Cr Harverson replied.

Ms Onorato said five jobs would be created, and the company had a policy of encouraging those with a disability to apply.

Acting chairman Cr Ian Miffling asked how the scooters would be confined to the operating area.

Ms Onorato said if riders attempted to take the scooters out of the operating zone they would automatically stop.

The app also controls maximum speed, automatically slowing scooters down in low-speed areas. It also prevents them from entering no parking areas.

Council hears e-scooters plan Beam already operates schemes in Esperance, Bunbury and Albany.

Customers download an app which gives them access to the electrically-driv en scooters within the town.

They move around in a controlled zone, which includes “go slow” areas and virtual docking areas.

The scheme offers users pay-as-you-go ates through the app.

“We know that bringing a new mode of transport to the streets brings change for everyone - pedestrians, drivers, and the broader community,” Ms Onorato said.

“The e-scooters are built for safety, and the company has one of the best programs and technology for training.

“It also has comprehensive insurance.

“A scheme would offer local job diversification, a pathway for younger people.”

When Cr Elysia Harverson asked how

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Fergus’s one in 25 million egg

AN ALLANSON family picked up a one in 25 million chance this week.

Winning Lotto? No, finding a triple yolk egg when making breakfast.

Finding a double-yolker is a one in 1000 chance, but finding a triple-yolker is estimated at one in 25 million. To put that in perspective, if every person in Australia cracked an egg at the same time – only one person would find a triple-yolker.

Fergus Scoffern found the egg, which was bigger than normal, but the family has no idea which of their hens laid it.

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School disco beats

AMAROO Primary School students danced the night away at their disco on Friday.

Kindergarten to year three students had the assembly area to themselves, enjoying their glow sticks and bubble machine.

Year four to year six students then got their chance from 6.15pm to 8pm.

The school canteen was open for food and drink throughout the evening.

Michael Williams and Harper Johnson.

Ariella and Kaylee Sprigg.

Malia Humphries.

Quade O’Brien, Isaac Shaw and Jace Pike.

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Dudley family’s war losses

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SALUTING THEIR SERVICE Contributor: GRAHAME OLD SADLY, one of the Collie fathers serving with his two sons during World War I was killed in action at Pozieres.

His sons survived and returned to Collie. This is their story.

At the outbreak of WWI, Frank Dudley Snr lived with his wife Anne, and family in Coombe Street, Collie.

Frank Snr was an underground coal miner at Collieburn.

Aged 42 years, Frank Snr enlisted for service in the Australian Imperial Forces (AIF). His allocated service number was 2143 and, after training, he was posted to the 28th Infantry Battalion.

The 28th Bn was formed mainly by men from WA as part of the doubling of the AIF, before moving to France.

Frank Snr had two sons, Frank Jnr and Albert. Both served during WWI. In January, 1916, Frank Snr was in the 28th Bn in Egypt, bound for France and the Western Front. Due to his age, he was affectionately known as “Old Duds”.

The 28th Bn undertook its baptism of fire at Pozieres. It was here that Frank Snr was reported missing in action on July 29, 1916.

During WWI, post battle protocol required an inquiry into all missing soldiers to determine their fate.

Sadly the inquiry found that Frank Snr was killed in action on July 29, 1916 with no known grave.

At a Red Cross inquiry, 836 Frank Leslie Dewar 28th Bn C Coy (RTA 4.5.1917) stated he was in C Coy 12th Platoon 4th reinf. He joined Frank Snr in Egypt.

Dewar stated Frank Snr was tall, of dark complexion, came from WA and was a miner at Collie, aged about 47 years.

He was hit by a shell and killed during the July stunt.

2183 Pte Francis Denis Milligan 28th Bn (RTA 14.1.1917) stated Frank Snr went into the trenches one night about July 28, 1916 with the battalion.

“I went in on August 3 and met one of my mates named Forster (Pte) and he said to me, ‘Old Dud’s killed’.

“He said we were out on No Mans Land in a shell hole together and a shell came over and Dud got it in the head.

“We charged on and he was left there and I never saw him again.”

Forever the family man, Frank Snr was also the loving father of two young daughters, Irene and Hazel.

Sadly, Frank Snr never returned, and one can only imagine the anguish of his two dear daughters when told of his death.

With no known grave, 2153 Frank Snr is remembered on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial France, the AWM Roll of Honour panel 112 and the Collie Soldiers’ Park Memorial.

Two younger brothers of Frank Dudley Snr, Frederick and Albert from NSW, also served during WWI. Sadly, Albert was also killed at Pozieres one week before his brother, Frank Snr. Frank Dudley Jnr aged 21, was the first in the Dudley family to enlist for WWI. He was working in Port Stephens, NSW, when he enlisted in September 1914. His service number was 845, and he was posted to the 13th Infantry Battalion. Frank Jnr listed his father as his next of kin.

Frank Jnr went ashore at Gallipoli, but was evacuated to a hospital ship on May 21, 1915 due to sickness.

From the hospital ship, Frank Jnr was evacuated to an Egyptian hospital with acute rheumatism. He was declared medically unfit for further service and returned to Australia in August 1915.

Frank Jnr was discharged in March, 1916 at the same time his father arrived on the Western Front with the 28th Bn 2.

The below newspaper articles feature Frank Jnr. Bunbury Herald, April 20, 1915, “Off to Turkey - Our Boys in Egypt”, Jack Marchant of Collie, writing from Egypt says the 13th Battalion left last Sunday for Turkey.

He wrote: “We have quite a few Collie boys here in this contingent. Young Frank Dudley (Collie Boy) is in the 13th Battalion. I went over to Mena Camp the Sunday before last, that is where the First are camped under the pyramids, and had a look at Frank Hodgson (Collie Boy). He is quite settled down to the army life. They left here last Sunday for Turkey. I think they ought to give a good account of themselves. We are under orders to leave here any minute. We have everything packed to go, only the worst we don’t know where we are going.”

Sunday Times, December 19, 1915,

“Mrs Frank Dudley is a war bride who has every reason to be proud of her male relatives, both those of blood and those acquired by her marriage on December 2, when she changed her name from Miss C Lockhart to that of Mrs Dudley, the bridegroom being the son of Mr and Mrs F Dudley, of Collie.

“The bridegroom has only just returned from Gallipoli, his father and brother are also with the AIF, and was attended by Private S Smith, a comrade who shared with him the danger and glory of the memorable landing.

“The bride, who is the only daughter of Mr and Mrs T Lockhart, of South Bunbury, has four brothers fighting at the front. The wedding, which was held quietly in Perth, was followed by a reception at the Moana Cafe, after which the happy couple left for Mundaring and later for Bunbury and Collie. This sheet wishes them every good luck. No shirkers in their family.”

Albert William Dudley - Frank Snr’s son - worked alongside his father as an underground coal miner at Collieburn prior to the war.

He enlisted in March 1915 at the age of 20. His allocated service number was 842 and, after training, he was posted to the 48th Infantry Battalion. Albert’s listed place of residence was Coombe Street, Collie and his next of kin was listed as his father, Frank Dudley (Snr).

Albert embarked for overseas service in June 1915, but was hospitalised in Egypt with a foot injury.

In September 1915, declared fit for service, he embarked for Gallipoli Peninsula but was hospitalised in December, again with foot problems.

In June, 1916 he was evacuated to England. In September, 1917 Albert finally re-joined his 48th Bn mates in the field France.

However, in October he returned to

FATHER: Frank Dudley (Snr) was killed in action July 29, 1916.

England and was hospitalised again with continuing foot problems.

He married in England in December, 1917 and his next of kin changed to his wife, Elsie Harriet Dudley.

Albert again re-joined the 48th Bn in April, 1918 and served out the remainder of the war in France before returning to Australia with his wife in June, 1919. He was discharged in November, 1919.

Remembered forever at the Collie-Cardiff RSL Sub Branch. ‘Lest we Forget’.

Information courtesy of Ryan Dudley, great grandson of Frederick John Dudley.

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CHURCH NOTICES

ACROSS

2. Perth school known for alumni Heath Ledger (9, 7) 3. park located on Atkinson and Moore St (6) 8. Irish poet and playwright Oscar ________ (5) 9. scientific name for the spider orchid (9) 12. to omit a vowel, etc in pronunciation (5) 13. Toy Story, Monsters Inc film company (5) 15. zodiac sign between Feb 19 and Mar 20 (6) 17. lead teacher of Collie High’s ANZAC tour (5) 18. a narrow steep-sided valley (6) 19. sudden assault in which something is seized (4) 20. hardware store on Throssell St (10)

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1. purpleish-red (7) 4. location of Collie Hospital (6) 5. building name where 8 Thai Ladies is located _______ Corner (8) 6. national day of New Zealand (8) 7. tubular pasta baked in tomato sauce (4) 10. the study of words (9) 11. capital of Samoa (4) 14. monarch, red admiral, swallowtail (9) 16. local Holden dealership _______ Motors (7)

ACROSS 4. mokare 5. hotham 9. guarana

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14. scorchers 17. weir

ALL SAINTS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH: 46 Venn Street.

Church Services: Every Sunday at 9am.

Morning tea after the service.

Holy Communion: First and second Sundays of each month.

Morning prayer: all other Sundays.

Enquiries to warden: Gwen Molnar.

Phone 9734 4020 or 0439 375 598.

Op shop: Open Tuesdays to Friays 9am - 3pm Church office: Tuesdays only.

Secretary email: collieanglican@gmail. com Website: www.allsaintschurchcollie.org BAPTIST CHURCH: Cnr Prinsep and Elouera Streets, North Collie.

Church Enquiries: Pastor Timothy van Aarde 0450 880 775.

Collie Hospital Chaplain: Timothy van Aarde.

Sunday Service : 9.30am Visitors Welcome.

Sunday School during Service.

Ladies Bible Study Group: Tuesday 10am at the Church.

Prayer Meeting: Monday 5pm-6pm at the Church.

CHURCH OF CHRIST: 165 Prinsep St. Pastor: Shayne Goldfinch 0422 515 257.

Elder: Evan Mandry 0407 445 788.

Secretary: Glynis 0403 159 668.

Sundays: 9.30am, Family Service and Kids Church.

Thursdays: 9.30am, Craft & Friendship – Phone Heather 9734 4066 Saturdays: 7.30am, Periodically, Breakfast – Phone Evan 9734 1354.

Weekly Bible studies on various days.

All enquiries welcomed. Vision Radio (87.6FM) is a Ministry of our Church.

COALFIELDS BAPTIST CHURCH: An old fashioned, independent Baptist Church. You are warmly invited to join us for our worship service, Sunday, 2pm, CWA Hall Throssell Street. Enquiries Pastor Chris Manessis 9797 0056, 0439 970 059. pastorcbcaustralind.com FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH: 46 Johnston Street, Collie. All are welcome to join with us in fellowship.

Friday: Food Ministry 10am-12noon, Prayer meeting 7pm Sunday: 10am morning service. Sunday School during service. For enquiries phone Pastor Garry Fisher on 9734 3796.

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20 years ago

Million-dollar setback The proposed “Big on Bikes” motorcycling event was cancelled following unsuccessful attempts by the Collie Chamber of Commerce and Industry to obtain public risk liability insurance. The event could have boosted the Collie economy by up to $1 million.

Toilets were shut after vandalism spree Collie Shire Council workers were left to clean up a mess after vandals caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to a Forrest Street toilet block. The toilets were stuffed with toilet paper and set alight, door handles were kicked off, fit-

Contributed by Kym Saunders tings were smashed and pipes were cut.

Nothing was surprising in EPA report, said Griffin Griffin Coal said an Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) report contained “nothing surprising”. The report was the EPA’s preliminary advice to Western Power on any “fatal flaws” in a proposed site for a new power station in Collie.

Station project nearly ended Plans to rebuild the Collie Railway Station as a tourist attraction were almost shelved because of conditions imposed on the community-based project by the Collie Shire Council. The conditions related

to a change in plans to make the station more authentic.

Eagles moved to highlight youth tragedy The Collie Eagles Football Club was to hang an honour board at its headquarters to commemorate young members of the local football fraternity who had died in traffic accidents, or by suicide.

Reserves played worst match of season The Collie Eagles Reserves played their worst game of football for 2002 in the second semi-final against South Bunbury at Hands Oval. The Tigers won easily, 10.12 (72) to the Eagles’ 2.5 (17).

ST BRIGID’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Cnr Prinsep and Medic Streets.

Parish Priest: Fr. Gerald Tan Secretary: Marie Hicks. ON LEAVE 0414 755 054. Office: 9734 2183. email:collieparish@westnet.com.au Weekend Masses: St. Brigid’s: 6.00pm Saturday, 10.00am Sunday.

St. Mary’s, Darkan: 8.00am, 1st and 3rd Sunday each month.

Baptisms and weddings by request. Reconciliation cancelled, at present, due to social distancing.

Vinnie’s shop: 9734 5664. Shopping hours: 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH: Cnr Wittenoom & Steere Streets You are welcome to fellowship with us, we meet every second and fourth Saturday. Bible Study 9.30am, Service 11am.

88.0 faithFM WEST ARTHUR: The Uniting Church meets on the first and third Sunday of the month at 9am.

KYB is held on Tuesday at 9.30am at the Old Duranillin School.

The Catholic Church meets on the first and third Sunday of the month at 8am.

The Anglican Church meets on: Second Sunday of the month at 8am at Darkan Fourth Sunday of the month at 8am at Darkan Third Sunday of the month at 8am at Arthur River.

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DEATHS The Collie Eagles Football Club

HOWDEN (Daryl George Turner): 4.2.1940. Dearly loved brother and uncle, many great times had, many great memories made. Forever in our hearts. Rest in peace. From Tom and Trish Zappa and family.

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COLLIE ITALIAN AND SPORTING CLUB INC: AGM, Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 4.30pm in the member’s bar. All welcome.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Public Notice Wellington Dam Road Bridge Closure Please be advised the Wellington Dam Road bridge has now been closed to both vehicles and pedestrians in line with recent safety and engineering advice.

Traffic management is in place, and visitors and road users are asked to please follow signage.

All vehicles can still access the main parking areas at the mural and kiosk via Wellington Dam Road. Light vehicles can also continue to access these areas via River Road. There is no change to access to downstream attractions within the Wellington National Park, including Honeymoon Pool.

Visitors can still enjoy an excellent view of the Wellington Dam mural from the elevated viewing platform near the carpark Work to replace the bridge with an improved structure is being progressed as a priority.

For more information and updates on the Wellington Dam Road bridge replacement project, visit: https://www.watercorporation.com.au/Outages-and-works/OngoingWorks/Wellington-Dam-Road-Bridge-upgrade

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EMPLOYMENT Government of Western Australia South Regional TAFE

Administration and Student Support Officer Location: Collie or Harvey Campuses Web Search No: 50000099 Level/Salary: L2, $64,172 - $69,256 pa, pro-rata PSCSAA Permanent (0.8 to 1.00 FTE) The Administration and Student Support Officer provides administrative support to the Campus. The role is responsible for the efficient and effective day-to-day co-ordination of the administrative support function which contributes to the service for campus staff and students. The role also ensures effective communication is established and maintained with other college and local work teams and functions and that College business practice requirements are able to be met.

To Access Detailed Information: Go to jobs.wa.gov.au and key in the Applicants are required to apply online.

For Specific Inquiries: Please contact Jacqui Shiosaki, A/Regional Campus Manager Collie Harvey on 6371 3029 or Jacqui.Shiosaki@srtafe.wa.edu.au Closing Date: Friday 7 October 2022 at 4:00pm (WST).

Late applications not accepted.

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PUBLIC NOTICES COLLIE CLUB AGM: To be held on Sunday September 18 at 10.00am at the club.

FRESH, FREE RANGE EGGS: at The Mumby Shop, $6.50 per dozen.

LIONS CLUB COLLIE: Wood Raffle Winner Kerry, Allanson. Thanks to all supporters.

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Fatherly love on show

FATHER’S Day gift stalls at Collie primary schools last week will help with various fundraising projects.

Fairview Primary School’s fundraising co-ordinator Stacey Tanian said money raised will go towards special events.

“Father’s Day is about making our dads feelparents specialand andvolunteers know they are Players, of the loved,” Mrs Tanian said.

Collie Eagles junior travelling teams Children spent $3, $4 or $5 on presents for their dads.

Amaroo Primary School’s fundraising co-ordinator Ash Bostock said the annual event is a great way to celebrate “special people”.

“Money raised will purchase the chalk powder we need for our colour run on the last day of school for the year,” Mrs Bostock said. were celebrated last Saturday night.

Children gifts to the school Full story donated on page 23. and then bought a gift from the pile with a gold coin donation.

Collie Eagles junior travelling presentation night

Collie Eagles Football Club year six and seven girls Brookyln Ugle Buswell, Mylee Devos, Jazmine Algeo and Chloe McIllree.

STALL: Fairview students Lincoln Isla Alby Slater shopped for Collie Eagles Football Club Spenser year 10 boys Max and Ireland, Bebbington, Jakspecial presents at Sam the school’s Kohler and Kippin. Father’s Day stall.

SWEET TOOTHS: Amaroo students Hughan and Levi added Collie Eagles Football Club year eight Alyssa boys Jack McDonald, NoahRobinson Shepphard, Jorsome sugar intoand their dads’ diet on Father’s Day. dan Cummings Noah Stewart.

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HOCKEY GRAND FINALS

Rovers take ladies’ top prize ROVERS defeated Amaroo in the women’s A grade hockey grand final on Saturday afternoon.

The final score was four goals to two.

Rovers player Courtney Crowe was the highest scorer for the match with two goals.

Payton Marley was awarded fairest and best in the grand final.

After an interrupted season for clubs and players due to COVID-19, the Collie Women’s Hockey Association would like to congratulate everyone involved in making the season a success.

RESULTS: Rovers 4 (C Crowe 2, P Marley, E Williams) d Amaroo 2 (C Rakich, T Tomasini). Best: Rovers, team effort; Amaroo, team effort.

Association awards results: A grade: highest goal scorer: Laura Crowe (Rovers) 11 goals; fairest and best: Payton Marley (Rovers) 13 votes; runner-up fairest and best: Laura Crowe, 11 votes.

Vernon family trophy: Layne Marley (Rovers) 37 points. This is calculated by the intermediate votes being added to A grade votes which are then doubled.

Courtney Crowe (back), Madeleine Williams, Tenae McDonald, Jorden Marley, Caitlin Genev, Whitney Marley, Emily Williams, Payton Marley, Emerson Dewar (front), Layne Marley, Lilly Smith, Hannah Swan, Laura Crowe, Portia Old and Asha Briggs.

Co-op and Centaurs players line up for the one-minute silence held for the late Robert Wilkie.

Co-op 3-1 winner in men’s final CENTAURS and Co-op faced off in the men’s hockey grand final on Saturday afternoon.

Co-op scored three goals to win, 3-1.

A one-minute silence was held for the

late Robert “Bull” Wilkie before the game started.

This was directly followed by a loud blow of the umpire’s whistle which Wilkie was known for.

Rovers players Laura Crowe, Layne Marley and Payton Marley capped off a great grand final day by winning individual awards.

James McGeoch.

Co-op players celebrate their grand final win with high fives.

Carmody Wright and Jorden Marley.

Jed Tanian.

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Cheng’s maiden title

GOLF

DANNY Cheng won his maiden club championship in the 36-hole stroke event last weekend.

With rounds of 75 and 77 for a total of 152, Cheng played steady golf to win the event from Colin Giblett, who had rounds of 77 and 82 for a 159 total.

Wayne Waywood won the B grade section with rounds of 98 and 93, total 191, from Jay Robinson with rounds of 95 and 98, total 193.

The vets champion was Dean Rakich, with rounds of 86 and 85 for a 171 total.

Runner up Greg Bell had rounds of 92 and 89 for a total 181 finish.

Baxter Miller, with rounds of 92 and 91 for a total of 183, was the junior champion.

The winner of the nett section, with nett scores of 71 and 67 for a 138 total, was David Laird.

He was the comfortable winner over runner up Clayton Flynn, who had rounds of 66 and 77 for a total of 143.

Graham Williams was third with nett rounds of 76 and 77 for a total of 153.

Saturday’s first round of the club championships was sponsored by Sportfirst.

The gross winner was Danny Cheng,

with a score of 75 from Colin Giblett on a score of 77.

Clayton Flynn was the nett winner with a great score of 66.

Runner-up Mick Jack had a fine 68 nett return. John Brown and David Laird finished on 71 nett.

Luke Serra finished with a 72 nett score, followed by Neil Motion, Bruce Jackson and Mark Malatesta, each on 73.

George Newlands and Baxter Miller rounded out the vouchers with their return of 74 nett apiece.

Bev Moyses, with a nett 73 score was the ladies winner, from Nancy Lynn on 75 nett.

Saturday novelty winners were Bruce Jackson (4), Rhonda Annandale (4), Luke Serra (7), Clayton Flynn (14), Mark Malatesta (6), Eric Annandale (18), Danny Cheng (1, 15). Sunday’s novelty winners were Graham Williams (4), Blair Malatesta (7), Corey Gulvin (14), Trevor McCormick (9), Ken Tate (17) and Wayne Waywood (18).

NEIL Motion was the winner of last Thursday’s nine-hole scroungers competition.

He scored 20 points, winning from Brian Banks, Mick Pokrywka and Ray McGill, each on 19 points. Rounding out the

vouchers with 18 were George Dorozenko, Ed Riley, Graham Williams, Rod Simmonds and John Brown.

Novelties went to Brian Banks (1), Ron Annandale (4), Graham Williams (6) and Jay Robinson (9).

JODIE Allison was the clear winner in the ladies’ 18-hole stableford sponsored

by Rhonda Annandale on September 14.

Her winning score of 37 points was three better than runner up Angela Ireland on 33 points, followed a further three shots away to Michelle Tate and Lynn Simmonds, both on 30 points.

Bev Moyses was next on 29 points, then came Donna Smith, Lorraine Annandale, Margaret Whipp and Heather Dabrowski, each on 28 points.

Michelle Tate birdied hole 10. Novelty winners were Dot Lawrence (4), Margaret Whipp (9), Jodie Allison (14) and Michelle Tate (17).

DUE to the inclement weather, leisure day was cancelled on September 13.

THIS Saturday’s event is a club sponsored 18-hole stableford on AFL grand final day. Super scroungers today, with a carton to win on the public holiday.

Leisure day next Tuesday (weather permitting) and ladies competition day next Wednesday.

Collie girls win junior football flag THE Collie Eagles Football Club’s year eight and nine junior travelling team won the premiership in the blue grand final on Saturday.

The year six boys team does not play for points, but they had a great season.

Heidi Ireland was awarded the game ball for best on ground.

Other awards went to: Year six and seven girls: fairest and best: Brooklyn Ugle Buswell, runner-up: Mylee Devos and Jazmine Algeo, third, Ruby Clarke; coaches award: Chloe McIllree.

Year seven boys: fairest and best and club champion: Xavier Stewart, runner-up: Jake Darnell, third: Scott Lorne Winmar; coaches award: Dash Cain.

Year eight boys: fairest and best: Noah Sheppard, runner-up: Jordan Cummings, third: Noah Stewart; coaches award: Jack McDonald. Year eight and nine girls: fairest and best: Ada Gooch,

PREMIERS: Collie Eagles Football Club year eight and nine premiership team players Isobel Kippin (back left), Heidi Ireland, Ada Gooch, Daneka Wood, Bella Earl (front left), Trenaya Hartley, Mereana Emery, Shelby Kohler,Talieha Barnes, Bree Watts, Dempsey Miffling, Ebony Humphreys and Gemma Buckle with coach Reeve Gooch.

runner-up: Heidi Ireland, third: Gemma Buckle; coaches award: Dempsey Miffling. Year 10 boys: fairest and best: Max

Ireland, runner-up: Alby Bebbington, third: Jak Kohler; coaches award: Sam Kippin.

Saggers shines on Sunday BOWLS GEORGE Saggers won the bowls on Sunday from Valdis Brojanowski and Kevan McKenzie.

Five rinks of triples and one rink of four were played after the annual general meeting at Collie Bowling Club.

There were six winners, playing in three divisions of two pairs in the semi, and three winners playing in the final.

Brojanowski was the highest scorer, with Peter Virgin as the consolation winner.

LADIES played in the Boyanup Archers fours on Saturday, winning against a Bunbury team.

Ladies played scroungers last week, with Eileen Hindle and Glenice Kaurin drawing for first place on 15 points and Anjee Bolton on 11 points in third.

PAIRS were played on September 14, with Len Flynn and Steve Mathews winning both games on four plus eight.

The second-placed team of Tom Edwards and Wayne Simmonds (three plus 11), and third-placed Ron Guilfoyle and Jillian McKenzie (three plus three) had one win and one draw each.

The ladies opening day is September 29. All members and visitors are welcome.

A game of Irish bowls will be played at a later date.

Nominations on the notice board for the Championship Triples.

A men’s pennant practice game will be held on Sunday against Donnybrook, starting 10am.

Sport contributions are welcomed.

Email contributions to:

editorial@crvbulletin.com Deadline:5pm Mondays.

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SPORT

ALL THE GOOD SPORTS ARE IN THE BULLETIN

Cheng’s first title

DANNY Cheng won his first Collie mitments, I have not competed at Golf Club title last weekend. the country week golf tournament Cheng had rounds of 75 and 77 for about five years.” for a two round total of 152, seven Cheng enjoys the relaxation and better than runner-up Colin Giblett. social aspects of the game.

Cheng plays off a four handicap “It is a great social outing,” he and has been prominent in the said. club’s premier event for some years.

Defending champion Chris Stew“I have played since I was 13 or 14 art, who has dominated the chamyears old,” Cheng said. pionship for many years, nominated “I usually enter the Riverside for the event but was unable to parOpen in March and Summer Open ticipate due to work commitments. in December but due to family comMore golf, page 23.

FINE STROKE: New club champion Danny Cheng’s putter was running hot in the Collie Golf Club’s championships played over two rounds last Saturday and Sunday.

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Motorcycle titles at motorplex

THE Historic Competition Motorcycle Club will host the Historic Motorcycle Road Racing state championships at Collie Motorplex this long weekend.

A field of 106 riders will compete.

Participant ages range from 12 to 75 years old.

Eight pre-war period two bikes, 12 post-war period three bikes, eight 1960s post classic bikes, 12 sidecars and 14 juniors will battle in the WA Junior Road Racing Championship.

Bikes which only race in the state titles will also be on display.

Course familiarisation and tuning is on Saturday, with Sunday and Monday designated for racing. Gates open at 9am. There will be entertainment for children, merchandise, coffee and a donut van, and the canteen will be open.

Entry is free.

The motorplex is located at Lot 643 Powerhouse Road, East Collie, and is now the largest bitumen racetrack in WA.