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Descendant unearths St. Arnaud link to Ned Kelly VICTORIA Donnelly-Andrews hails from Bunbury in Western Australia but recently made the trip to Victoria via St. Arnaud where her ancestors resided and many descendants still live today.

On her return to St. Arnaud Victoria popped into the North Central News with a most intriquing story of connection to the Ned Kelly saga.

Victoria’s great-grandfather was William Donnelly, who had left St. Arnaud and disappeared as a young man only to reappear some decade later to resume a normal community-minded and by all reports an honest life in St. Arnaud.

Victoria believes that in that ‘missing’ decade William was involved with the Kelly Gang and indeed he is named as a ‘reputed cattle thief’ and was planted as a spy at the Kelly homestead by orders of Capt. Standish himself.

It seems according to Victoria’s research that William was imprisoned for cattle stealing with the Kelly gang and it is alleged was offered the chance of freedom in return for spying on the Kelly family.

Victoria’s research indicates William Donnelly was a friend of Ned Kelly’s and the cattle stealing was a past time of theirs but on this instance only William was caught and paid the price with a stretch in prison.

In the Albury Banner notices it read: “at the last meeting of the Albury District Association for the Suppression of Cattle Stealing, @c., it was resolved to bestow the society’s reward of 100

pounds upon Constable Michael Kennedy, stationed at Mansfield, Victoria, for his instrumentality in procuring the conviction of William Donnelly, who was tried at the Jamieson General Sessions in October last [1870] for stealing eight head of cattle, the property of Mr A.K.Finlay, of Bethanga.”

During the time that William was ‘spying’ on the Kellys, Ned’s sister Margaret confronted him with her suspicions that he was spying.

In his defence William protested that the information he was handing over to Captain Standish was incorrect.

In fact, William was claiming he was a doublespy.

Below: This gold fob watch (1871) was Sgt Kennedy’s reward (as well as 100 pounds) for arresting William Donnelly.

SOURCE: Supplied.

After William was kicked out of the Kelly household Victoria’s research says he returned to St. Arnaud to live a meaningful and lawabiding life.

On Victoria’s travel to Glenrowan for a reunion she spoke to researcher of the life of Ned Kelly, Gary Dean, who was intriqued with the findings and promised to undertake further research with the possible addition of a last chapter in his book on the Kelly Gang.

If the research is verified William Donnelly led a life in St. Arnaud that was a far cry from the existence within the Kelly gang.

William played cricket for Australia at Lords in England and according to the Geelong Advertiser (26th April 1871) “gave one of the best exhibition of batting seen at Lords this season”.

Above: After much research Victoria Donnelly-Andrews passed through St. Arnaud on her way to Glenrowan for a reunion of Ned Kelly ancestors.

Hot B’Hines feature at Jazz In July ON Sunday16th July, jazz fans from near and far were fortunate to attend Jazz in July featuring the Hot B’Hines at the Charlton Park Multipurpose Complex.

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POLICE REPORT and a half year old Bull Charlton Arab dog and her 6 pupPet theft Between 6am and 1pm on Friday 21st July, 2023 person/s unknown have removed from the rear yard of a premises in Currie Street Charlton, a female two

pies (4 boys and 2 girls).

On Monday morning the dog and her puppies were located safe but had been dumped at Mt. Korong.

The Loddon Ranger now has them in her care.

The Charlton Police are still interested in knowing who took them and who dumped them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or contact Charlton Police station on 5491 1011 if they can provide any information.

Above: The Hot B’Hines (left to right) Bill Beasley, Wally Joosen, Ken Collins, David Hines, John Huf and Barry Currie.

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Editorial Is this the dawning of the Anthropocene Age? Living in the Wimmera it is easy to forget the rest of the world, even more so if we do not catch up with the news, and it is easy to forget that our climate is changing. Even though we have been the subject of more floods the temperatures here have been not so extreme, however in Europe and the Americas things have been far more turbulent.

This winter the sea ice around Antarctica is in rapid decline, with experts now concerned it may not recover. Sea ice lows in 2016, 2017 and 2022 have been followed this year with an all-time low around the icy continent. Usually, the ice has been able to recover in winter, when Antarctica is reliably dark and cold.

Satellite data has indicated that this month land temperatures have reached 60°C in Spain, with tourists warned to stay off beaches throughout the Mediterranean. In North America people are living under extreme heat warnings with close to the hottest temperature even recorded on earth of 56°C in appropriately named Death Valley.

The sea is little cooler, with Florida ocean temperatures well above 30°C. Further north on land, people are being rescued by dinghies and helicopters from suburban streets as heavy rain causes flooding across Pennsylvania and New York and into New England. Vermont has declared a state of emergency. Parts of the Midwest of US are on Tornado watch and other states in severe thunderstorm.

Parts of Canada have been on fire for months A and conditions are similarly apocalyptic elsewhere with cars swirling down flooded streets in Japan and India and China roasting for weeks.

F In Europe temperatures of 48°C are being experienced regularly and last year, over 60,000 E died there from heat with this year hotter. This June was the hottest ever recorded on Earth. July led with the hottest ever day, swiftly followed by a hotter hottest ever day, then the hottest week – and, possibly, the hottest month.

What used to be normal has gone and this is now our new world many say.

In the last eleven thousand years or so humans invented agriculture, built cities, and became what we would call essentially modern. Most of the history that we know all occurred during this stage and it was marked by a relatively predictable climate that was conducive to enable the growth of grains and the agriculture of the world to flourish.

There are some scientific members of the C Anthropocene Working Group (AWG), who believe we are now at the beginning of a new age, the Anthropocene Age. These scientists have C selected Crawford Lake in Canada as the best site to mark this geological start and if their bid is successful, the International Union of Geological Sciences could officially and momentously declare the Anthropocene Age in August 2024.

This will be an uncharted Age, say the AWG, brought about by human activities and characterised by global climate chaos and ecological degradation, If this new age occurs, will the Anthropocene Age D help to move us from denial, through to acceptance? Will it help us move through the depression over the scale of loss of wildlife, glaciers, lush landscapes and will more settled weather bring about something that will see us build a livable Anthropocene. Perhaps we have a better age to create. Who knows.

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PrePrep building decision Dear Editor, The NGS Council has recently approved the construction of a modular building to accommodate 3yr old Kinder and 4yr old Pre-Prep on the car park at Market Square.

This decision was made in the interests of the parents and children who attend Long Day Care at the St. Arnaud Early Learning Centre.

This decision marks the beginning of a major construction project in the heart of the town. Information published in the local newspaper and on the Northern Grampians Shire website shows the project will remove almost half of the present Market Square carpark and block the two-way traffic flow.

Redesign and construction of the new carpark and replacement parking in adjoining streets, will require additional tree removal (heritage trees have not been Qld exempted), applying to 4217 move and moving the VTA bus stop, and new kerb, 1 800guttering 652 284 and pedestrian access walkways.

The Victorian Schools Building Authority (VSBA) will fund the construction of the modular building and an associated 15 car park spaces.

Council (rate payers) will fund the rest.

At this stage, real costs have not been made public/determined.

This decision means the loss of the amenity that the present Ted Whillier Market Square car park provides to the St Arnaud community Matt and its Trickey visitors.

With consequent further loss of public use of the Market Square area as shown in the ‘public use’ overlay.

This decision means the potential loss of an important part of St Arnaud’s aesthetic and heritage street scape.

This decision was taken without enough consideration given to these consequences.

According to the advice in the report given to Councillors, the ‘Community Consultation’ process yielded an inconclusive survey result.

How many users, businesses and community organisations

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directly affected by We invite all the car park change concerned residents to were consulted or attend. made aware of the We encourage implications of the residents to visit the decision?

Northern Grampians How many people Shire website to read are still unaware of the the advice given to details of this issue?

Councillors prior to Has the Council them making the considered the interests of the whole St location decision. (see Arnaud community minutes of the before making this Unscheduled Council decision? meeting 22/05/2023 A small group of pp171 to 183). concerned residents Also to watch the organised a petition video of this same outlining the social, meeting, particularly heritage and environthe section relating mental implications to discussion of this /effects of the Council Qld (a link to decision. decision.

4217 The petition was A youtube is available on not widely circulated NGSC website.)

1 800 652 284 but did provide 27 We also remind F signatures. residents that Council This petition will be E motions can be rescinded. tabled and spoken to at Yours, the next NGS Council Deborah Jenkins meeting at 12.30 pm on St. Arnaud Monday 7th August 2023.

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Hospital welcomes highly experienced Board Appointments EAST Wimmera Health Service (EWHS) is pleased to announce that the Victorian Department of Health has appointed two new Directors for the Board of EWHS. Please join us in welcoming Ross McKenzie and Shane Molloy.

Ross McKenzie has over 23 years experience within the medical research and health care system of Victoria including more than 13 years expertise in the public health sector supporting operational improvement, service model design and performance oversight of Victoria’s Metropolitan and Rural hospitals.

He has extensive experience in health system investment analysis, strategy and priority planning as well

- Contributed as experience in supporting government across areas of statewide elective surgery management and emergency department operational performance.

He has also spent over 8 years at the laboratory bench as a senior research scientist examining a range of factors associated with infectious diseases and allergic airway inflammation.

Shane Molloy has had considerable experience as a CEO across the Victorian Public

•Shane Molloy new appointment to the Board at EWHS. SOURCE: Supplied.

• Ross McKenzie new appointment to the Board at EWHS. SOURCE: Supplied.

Healthcare sector and Disability Services sector for 38 years.

Shane was the inaugural CEO of EWHS and prior to this held other CEO appointments at hospitals at Tallangatta, Edenhope, Korum-

burra, and St. Arnaud.

Whilst at EWHS he also undertook aged care facility audits for the former Commonwealth Aged Care Standards agency.

Shane transitioned to the disability sector as CEO at McCallum

Disability Services (Ballarat) and also ser ved as a Board Director, State National Disability Ser vice (NDS).

Shane has qualifications in Health Administration, Accounting and Human Resources with post graduate qualifications in Health Science (Administration).

Shane has been a Board Director at Ballarat Hospice Care Inc, Board Director and Treasurer, at Ballarat Football Netball League and, Board President at the Ballarat Leagues Club.

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Charlton Community Bank Grants program THE Charlton & District Community Bank Branch, in partnership with the Community Enterprise Foundation have finalised its 2023 Community Grants Program.

The program enables community organisations with good ideas to apply for funding from a pool of funds available to the local community from the community bank’s profits.

Eight community groups have received grants as part of the Charlton & District Community Grants Program 2023.

Jon Whykes, Chairman of North Central Financial Services Limited (NCFS), the company which operates the Charlton & District Community Bank Branch, said the grants would be used to carry out improvements and projects which would benefit the communities.

“This year’s successful grants totalled $100,769,” Jon said.

Club – new fridge $2,900 as a sponsorship rather than a grant Since opening in 2003, Charlton & District Community Bank®Branch has returned more than $1,600,000 to the towns serviced by the bank.

“We were pleased to receive various applications and are delighted to be able to support a range of projects, many of which may not have been financially viable without the support of our Community Bank Branch,” Jon said.

“The grants program is administered by Community E n t e r p r i s e Foundation™, the philanthropic arm of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank.

“The partnership with the Foundation enables local community organisations to share in our success.”

“We aim to support accessible and valued

Grant recipients include: • Charlton Court House Committee of Management – large format printer – $2,300 • Lions Club of Charlton Inc.- Lions Lark Development Stage 6 - $7,841 • Charlton Football Club - Electronic Scoreboard - $55,000 • St Joseph's Primary School – Playground safety - $10,780 • Charlton Golden Grains Museum Collection Digitisation Equipment - $3,500 • Charlton Mens Shed Inc. – Solar for the Men’s Shed - $993 • C H A R T S E C Charlton Traffic Safety Education Centre – replace lawn mower $17,455 as a sponsorship rather than a grant • Wycheproof & District Lawn Tennis

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“These grants have only been made possible through the support of you, our customers, so thank you all for that continued support “Mr Whykes added.

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For further information regarding this press release please contact Kerrie Soulsby, NCFS Board Secretary on mobile number 0400 948 293

Shane and Ross will strengthen the Board of existing members Julianne Clift, Simone Christie, Ruth Jabornik, Kylie Thitchener and Deidre Missingham.

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PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION Community Forum in St Arnaud Landowner Rights with the Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner

Northern Grampians Shire Council and the St Arnaud Branch of the Victorian Farmers Federation are hosting a community forum with the Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner, Mr Andrew Dyer.

The Commissioner's role is an independent adviser to the Australian Government on matters relating to community concerns about renewable energy and transmission infrastructure development.

Mr Dyer is not the transmission planner or the approval authority but has made himself available to answer questions regarding agriculture and environmental impacts, emergency management, biosecurity and landowner rights.

St Arnaud Town Hall 4:30pm for 5:00pm start Monday 31 July 2023 No bookings are required, all are welcome.

A guide of Considerations for Landholders before entering into Commercial Agreements and the Commissioner's 2022 Annual Report both include valuable information for landowners and can be found at: https://www.aeic.gov.au/

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To the Editor

Why the carpark location?

Dear Editor, It came as a shock to recently learn that Council had decided to run with Option 4: That Council approves construction of the modular building to accommodate Kindergarten and Pre-prep in St. Arnaud at Market Square Car Park,

adjacent to the existing early learning Centre building.

I wonder how many people in St. Arnaud are aware of the implications of this choice which will adversely affect most people living in St. Arnaud; especially the elderly, the disabled, the shopkeepers, the library users, and the general public who use the car park.

I object to the site that Council has chosen on environmental and

We have all the latest cutting-edge equipment: Bulldozers, Truck, Scrapers, GPS Graders, Excavators, Tip Trucks for roads, Shed Pads, Dams and all general earthmoving.

planning grounds. My reasons are as follows: • Half the existing car park will be demolished and will entail the removal of many trees, including the three beautiful yellow gums at the entrance. This will be done at great expense which in my opinion is totally unjustified.

• The bus stop in Market Street will be relocated to Golden Street, and the beautiful stand of very old Elm trees will be cut down.

• The market day which is held once a month, and which is so popular with residents and visitors will be unable to be held there.

• The Park has already suffered in size due to the skate park and the enlargement of the playground. In the past it was used for many public gatherings such as when the Olympic Torch passed through St. Arnaud.

Festival events and music events also took place here.

This land should be set aside for the use of the public and should not be taken over by special interest groups.

• It seems to me that Option 1 is by far the most preferred option.

Option 1: That Council approves construction of the

modular building to accommodate kindergarten and pre-prep in St. Arnaud at the St. Arnaud primary school on Dunstan Street.

The State Government has given a gift of a pre-prep modular building to St. Arnaud.

Surely this should be located on Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) land managed

by Council?

This option will be environmentally sound, and more convenient for the public.

Council will not have to spent enormous amounts of money by digging up an already serviceable car park, or by removing beautiful mature trees.

Julia Morant St. Arnaud

Games cancellation is a loss to regions Dear Editor, The Andrews Labor Government continues to embarrass Victorians with its failed promises.

The cancellation of the Commonwealth Games, set to be hosted across Regional Victoria in 2026, is

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another example of Labor’s incompetence and inability to manage projects.

Premier Daniel Andrews claimed the Games would have cost Victorians more than $6 billion, which is more than double the initial project estimate Victorians were told.

Just three weeks ago, the Premier said the Commonwealth Games would benefit regional Victoria to the tune of $3 billion, but in cancelling the event today he said it was “all cost and no benefit”.

What are we supposed to believe?

This would’ve been a fantastic chance for Regional Victoria. The large investment at the time was expected to create thousands of jobs, including 600 before the start date, 3900 during the games, and 3000 after the closing ceremony.

Due to L abor’s inability to finish pro-

jects and care for the needs of Victorians, the plan was scrapped and thrown to the side.

Spruiking the appeal of the Games, Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan and Premier Daniel Andrews offered Victorians the chance to bring tourists, jobs, and more housing.

Unfortunately, they have once again let Victorians down.

In place of the Commonwealth Games, the Andrews Government has promised a regional “package of support” in an attempt to cover their huge and costly mistake.

It is especially a sad time for the Latrobe Valley whom Labor has stripped of a much-needed cash investment through “legacy projects’’ which is due to the Commonwealth Games being squashed.

The Labor government continues to make a mockery by being unable to support hardworking Victorians and provide opportunities for the state. Labor are all headline and no deadline.

Andrews appears to make these promises in order to boost his chances of gaining Victorian’s vote during the election, but he is unable to keep them once the ballot has been cast.

Labor's arrogance and dishonesty only continues to punish honest, hardworking Victorians.

These families deserve a government who works for them, not turn their back on them during a deepening cost of living crisis.

Peter Walsh MP Leader of The Nationals

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny at the REX THE intrepid Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) rises again in The Rex movie this weekend as the latest installment brings the hero into another adventure laden outing in ‘Indiana Jones and Dial of Destiny’.

Heralded as the final installment of the successful series, in the ‘Dial of Destiny’ Indiana races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history.

Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against Jürgen Voller (Mads Mikkelsen), a former Nazi who works for NASA as a scientist and mathematician.

Blending history, mythology and ancient artifacts, the film’s quest takes the viewer across breath-taking landscapes and exotic locations, mixing fastpaced classic action with quieter character moments as the iconic ‘Indy’ takes the viewer on a journey of sheer entertainment.

Along with nods to the original movies, Harrison Ford at age 80, has convincingly helmed this fast-paced action story, and along with Phoebe WallerBridge, as his goddaughter archaeologist, Helena Shaw, the pair go in search for an artifact that Indy and her dad Basil Shaw had a history with which is seen in the opening sequence.

This movie has all the best ingredients of humor, action, fast

pace, nostalgia and an uplifting feel from beginning to end.

Enjoy the escapism, in this, the final Harrison Ford adventurer outing.

Please note, there is no Sunday screening due to the live perfor-

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‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ M (Frequent action violence) 154 mins screens on Saturday 29th July at 8pm and Tuesday 2nd Aug at 8pm.

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Introducing Petstock Country and Mitre 10 St. Arnaud: supporting the local community IN the heart of St. Arnaud, there’s a new shopping destination, bringing together two great brands under the one roof. Petstock Country and Mitre 10 St. Arnaud is the one-stop-shop for all your hardware and pet supply needs.

With shareholder, Tony Tillig at the wheel, this is not just another retail store; it represents a commitment to the community and shared passion for supporting local businesses.

Tony and his son Jacob, both respected local builders and longtime customers of the hardware store have taken on the responsibility and ownership of this new venture.

Having grown up in St. Arnaud, Tony understands the importance of keeping things local.

He firmly believes that supporting the community that supports you is fun-

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Petstock founders, David and Shane Young, along with parents Barry and Joan also hail from St. Arnaud and have a long-standing friendship with Tony.

Tony’s fond memories include being greeted in the driveway by the Young’s Kelpie and providing Shane and David with work experience opportunities, and it’s this connection that adds an extra layer of authenticity to the store and reinforces the shared values of community and loyalty.

The collaboration

Above: Petstock Country and Mitre 10 St. Arnaud come together with a passion for supporting local businesses. between Petstock and Mitre 10 is a natural fit with a comprehensive range of products that cater to both pet owners and DIY enthusiasts.

From hardware and building supplies to electrical and power tools, Mitre 10 has everything you need to tackle your next project.

The garden and outdoor section offers a product range to help you create a stunning outdoor space,

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while the BBQs and gas will ensure you can cook up a great meal to match.

Of course, if you need supplies for your pet, this is where Petstock comes into play.

With a vast selection of food from dry or canned, to chilled or frozen and whether it’s for your dog, cat, horse or chickens you’ll discover why they’re known as the pet feed specialists.

Additionally, you’ll

find a variety of bedding options, coats to keep your pets warm during the winter months, cat litter and even supplies for fish enthusiasts.

P l u s , Pe t s t o c k Country St. Arnaud members will find more value in-store with an exclusive 15% off participating pet products, every single day – making it even

more enticing to shop locally.

Leading the team at Petstock Country and Mitre 10 St. Arnaud is Store Manager David, along with a dedicated and knowledgeable team.

They are eager to provide you with exceptional customer service, every visit.

Whether you’re a first-time pet owner,

Pictured: Tony Tillig (right) and his helpful team at the new collaborative businesses.

or have had the joy of pet ownership all your life, the team is ready to help you find anything you need.

So, the next time you’re in need of hardware or pet supplies, remember to visit Petstock Country and Mitre 10 St. Arnaud at 2 Raglan Street, St. Arnaud and say g’day to Tony, David and the team.

Charlton 100 Years Ago: 21st - 24th July 1923

by Charlton Golden Grains Museum

A Charlton Songstress Pleasing news keeps filtering through of the success of an Australian songbird for whom Charltonians have a kindly regard, the daughter of Mr G. J. Johnson, Miss Gertrude Johnson, who has felicitously maintained the musical reputation of her family.

The “Glasgow Herald” referred to her appearance in Mozart’s “Il Seraglio”: - Miss Gertrude Johnson, as the oppressed maiden in captivity, played in the right spirit, sang the arias in a voice of remarkable purity and rare technique.

In Edinburgh Miss Johnson repeated her success in “The magic Flute” and the critics there refer to her performance in this wise:“It would probably be difficult to produce another exponent in this country of the phenomenally exacting music of the Queen of the Night as good as Miss Gertrude Johnson.”

Red Cross The balance sheet of the Cretonne Ball held by the Red Cross ladies on 29th June, in the Victoria Hall, for the benefit of the Soldiers’ Cot at the Wycheproof Hospital, shows a net profit of £33/5/-, being £40/18/- receipts and £7/ 13/- expenditure.

The items of expenditure were, hall rent £2; prizes £1/1/-; music £3/10/-; printing etc. £1/2/-.

The committee wishes to thank all who helped to make the ball such a great success.

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At the last meeting of the ANA a visit was made by the Fire Brigade, and the evening was spent in the form of a euchre tournament, which resulted in a defeat for the visitors.

Mr William Merrylees, son of Cr W.A. Merrylees, has been awarded his degree of Bachelor of Literature at Oxford, and is now studying for a doctorship of philosophy.

Despite the showery weather, a very enjoyable afternoon was held on the links on Friday, when the president of the Club, Mrs P. Spain, entertained members and friends.

School Notes 1. At last a real effort is being made to have a suitable cookery centre established. During the week the Inspector of Works visited the school and took measurements.

2. ‘Lack of funds’ is apparently the reason for the state of the grounds. However some good may be derived from it – the teacher of geography has great scope to teach the formation of lakes and billabongs.

3. Mr Norman McHutchison has been appointed head master.

He will probably commence duty after the September vacation.

4. A branch of the Junior Red Cross has been formed.

Toys have been made and collected by the girls and forwarded to the Children’s Hospital.

5. A branch of the Countr y Teachers’ Lending Library is to be established.

Later it is proposed to form a reading centre – this will be open to the public.

A number of ladies took out cards for a stroke competition over 12 holes.

After the match, tea was partaken of in the Clubhouse, and at the close of the afternoon Mrs Reed, on behalf of the ladies, thanked Mrs Spain for a very enjoyable day, and called for three cheers for the very popular president.

The trophies were won by Mrs Secombe 75-22-53; Mrs Dwyer 91-27-64; Miss V. Wood 93-27-66; Mrs J. Windsor 81-14-67.

Miss Eileen Dillon Private friends as well as patrons of the All-Star Comedy Company will be pleased to hear that Miss Eileen Dillon, who has been laid up for several weeks past, has sufficiently recovered to take part in Thursday’s programme at the Victoria Hall.

(Information from East Charlton Tribune)

Above; 1920s Dillon building.

Below: 1920 Gertrude Johnson

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St Arnaud 100 Years Ago: 13th –26th July 1923 Fancy Dress on Skates

by Heather Pritchard a paddock at the rear of the old Lord Nelson lease, in the presence of Dr Fleming, SnrConstable Ellis and a countryman of the deceased.

Rev W J Teloar died in Fitzroy age 63 years, leaving a widow and six children. For many years he was the minister for the Bible Christian Church in St Arnaud.

Mrs Elizabeth Jane Tarbit, relict of the late John Tarbit died age 90 years and 10 months at her residence on Charlton Road.

She was born in Belford, England where she was married before coming to Victoria in 1863.

Her husband selected land at Coonooer Bridge in 1878 where they raised five children.

When John died in May 1902 age 69 her sons Thomas and John Henry continued working the farm.

Elizabeth moved to St Arnaud and when John Henry died age 41 years in 1912 and

The St. Arnaud Band entertained the 600 people who attended the fancy dress skating competition at the Drill Hall.

Best team of five ladies [prize, 5 trophies] Mesdames Jardine, Slorach, Shepherd, Burn & Miss Cockburn as ‘Red Cross Nurses’.

Most Comical Costume [£1] Andy Whitney as ‘Crinoline Girl’.

Best Juvenile Character [trophy] Ivor Bannon as ‘Prince Charming’.

Best Fa n c y Costume [trophy] Mr B Davison as ‘Sheik’.

Best Advertising Costume [trophy] Percy Anderson as ‘Kimpton’s Flour’.

The evening concluded with an exhibition of fast skating.

Deaths A Hindoo, Pooja Singh age 55, died from heart failure at the hospital and was cremated by W Kell in

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the farm was sold, and Thomas and his family moved away.

Donald McKay of ‘Portree’ Beazley’s Bridge, died age 74.

He was born in Scotland and came to Victoria with his parents, arriving in Beazleys Bridge in 1874.

He married Mary Jane Nicholson in 1882 and they raised nine children.

Donald was buried at St. Arnaud in the same grave as his wife, who died only one month ago age 62.

Football [last week] St. Arnaud defeated Watchem, the scores being – ¼ time Wa t c h e m 2 - 2 S t .

Arnaud 1-0, ½ time Wa t c h e m 3 - 4 S t .

Arnaud 3-2, ¾ time Wa t c h e m 6 - 7 S t .

Arnaud 5-3, last ¼

Wa t c h e m 6 - 9 S t .

Arnaud 9-3.

Best players for St. Arnaud L Crone, Goltz, Hockox, Lobby and for Watchem Donohue, B l a i r, L o w r e y, Gilchrist.

During the last quarter Watchem player C Richmond broke his leg near the ankle when rushing for the ball.

The St. Arnaud junior teams played prior to the Senior’s match with North End 11-9 defeating South End 1-8.

During the match Charlie Kearnan the popular secretary of the South End Junior Football Club, collided with Joe Cecini and sustained a cut above his left eye requiring two stitches.

Stuart Mill 6-4 defeated Redbank 3-5 with best players for Stuart Mill R Torney, A

Frohlich, J Lloyd and P Swanton and for Red Bank Con Grant, J Sheales, G Burge and P Lynch.

This is the first win for the young Stuart Mill team.

Football [this week] The Donald – St. Arnaud game was spoilt by the bad umpiring of Mr Knowles whose handling of the game was the worst for a League umpire seen in these parts.

Both Donald and St. Arnaud players and supporters were highly indignant at the conclusion of the match.

A strong protest from the Association will go to the League to ensure in future that an umpire who can control the game will be sent.

Several St. Arnaud players were injured during this rough game; Millgate received a bad knock, Fletcher was incapacitated by a severe kick and Ivor Goltz fractured his collarbone when he collided with a Donald player.

Scores – ¼ time Donald 3-4 St. Arnaud 0-0, ½ time Donald 3-4 St. Arnaud 3-3, ¾ time Donald 6-7 St. Arnaud 5-2, final ¼ Donald 6-7 defeated St. Arnaud 54.

The state of the game can been seen in the scores with Donald not scoring in the second and last quarters and St. Arnaud not scoring in the first quarter and only gaining 2 points in the last quarter.

Wa t c h e m 10-4 defeated Birchip.

Stuart Mill 2-4 were defeated by Natte

Yallock 6-5 with best players for Stuart Mill W Stanley [Cpt], A Fr o h l i c h a n d T Marchment and for Natte Yallock J Cain [Cpt] P Henderson and McAdie.

Kooreh 7-8 defeated Slaty Creek 6-5.

Warning Any stock found trespassing on my land known, as Roger’s at Tottington will be impounded without further notice – James Langdon Snr.

Sales Sheep sold at St. Arnaud 1,603, Logan 600 and Navarre 2,000.

Thatcher & Boardman of the Junction Garage want to sell a Dodge car – single seater in perfect order, done 8,000 miles.

Weather Rain 256 points so far this month.

Hot B’Hines feature at Jazz In July • From page 1.

Hosting the event for the third time, the Charlton Arts Committee were pleased with the number in attendance, which is testament to the popularity of the band. The atmosphere was very relaxed with the audience enjoying the show whilst comfortably seated around tables.

With the bar open as well, it was the perfect setting for an afternoon of great music and great company.

The ever-popular Hot B’Hines did not disappoint with their usual high quality and energetic performance.

Having played together for nearly 30 years, their repertoire is extensive, and over 2 1/2 hours, entertained

the audience with a mix of traditional jazz hits such as ‘Smile’, Ole Mis Rag’, and a laid-back version of Fats Waller’s ‘Keeping Out of Mischief Now. Band members Wally Joosen (drums), Ken Collins (trumpet), Barry Currie (saxophone, flute and clarinet), John Huf (sousaphone & upright base), David Hines

(banjo), and Bill Beasley (trombone), obviously enjoyed themselves with many of the tunes interspersed with their usual friendly banter and stories.

During the interval, a generous afternoon tea was served, and patrons enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with family and friends.

The Charlton Arts

- Contributed committee would like to thank the Charlton Neighborhood House who handled the ticket sales and the volunteers who assisted with catering.

Charlton Arts is looking forward to hosting other live events and the 2024 Film Festival on February 16th and 17th next year.

St. Arnaud 70 Years St. Arnaud Kara Kara

Ago: July 1953

Combined Probus report

Engagements

THE St. Arnaud Kara Kara Combined Probus Club held their monthly meeting at the St. Arnaud Sporting Club on Wednesday 12th July with

34 members in attendance.

The Club was fortunate to have Craig Pickthall Manager of Riverlea Piggery as the guest speaker for the day.

Craig was a brilliant speaker, sharing his knowledge with all members who

- Contributed were simply amazed with the wonderful presentation he made.

My thoughts are how lucky we are to have such a wonderful industry in St. Arnaud.

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Births Mr and Mrs A Rinaldi, a daughter.

Mr and Mrs A Cheesman a son, Craig John.

Mr and Mrs Jack Supple, a daughter Elizabeth Ruth.

Mr and Mrs Syd Hill, a son Kevin.

Mr and Mrs L Mitchell a daughter.

Mr and Mrs E Meagher a daughter.

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Larkin a son Peter Joseph.

Deaths Barbara Ann Goltz the 3 months old daughter of June and Les Goltz.

Jack Gorman age 44, former proprietor of the Victoria Hotel.

Barry Scheele, the 12-year-old son of Stan and Ivy Scheele.

Robert Fawkner formerly of Banyena.

Doug Irons of Emu. Robert Raeburn age 87.

Mrs Mollie Cherry age 65.

Mrs Alice Williams.

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Above: Guest Speaker, Craig Pickthall (left) thanked by Des Moulday.

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COMMUNITY UPDATE Community Care Review

Above: Brigitla and David Beaty in 60`s Dress.

Charlton Probus Club report THE theme for the July 2023 Charlton Probus Meeting was 1960`s dress up and thanks to those who put the effort into making it a bit of fun.

We have a triple Birthday Celebration this month with the Probus Club of Charlton 17, Val Sultana 80, and Graham Curnow 90.

Wonderful milestones.

Also having birthdays were Nita Perry and Ray Aisbett (absent).

Birthday wishes from all Charlton Probians.

Graham Curnow cut the Probus Club of Charlton 17 years birthday cake which was made by Pat Clifford.

Wendy Vandeneist was inducted into the Probus Club of Charlton.

We have an initiated an independent review into our community care services, with a view to explore how we can best support older residents throughout the Northern Grampians area to remain healthy and independent into the future.

A survey is available online for residents to submit their experiences, thoughts, and ideas and we are looking to hear from community care service users, their families, carers and other interested parties:

- Contributed I hope Wendy enjoys her time with us.

The Probus Club of Charlton had a very nice lunch with a sausage sizzle, salad and apple crumble.

Thanks to all.

While the cooks were sizzling the sausages, the other members had a 60`s quiz and a general quiz which was enjoy by all.

To design a program for the future, it is important that we hear from all our community care service users, their families, carers and other interested parties. We appreciate the time that it takes to complete our online survey and would like to thank you in advance for you participation.

Visit www.www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/Projects -and-Consultation/Have-Your-Say today or contact the council on 03 5358 8700 or by email at ngshire@ngshire.vic.gov.au for further information.

Review of Dog Off Leash Areas and Cat Control The council is seeking feedback from anyone in the community to understand if the current arrangements are suitable or if changes are needed. You do not need to own a dog or cat to have your say. Whether or not you own a dog or cat, the orders set by the council will specify what dog and cat owners must do to control their animals in a public place. Everyone in the community could be affected in some way.

This short survey asks if the dog off-leash areas that currently exist are appropriate:

Positions Vacant

Are you looking for a stable position, working within a friendly and careerfocused team? Visit ngshire.vic.gov.au/careers to find the job you have been looking for. We regularly update the page with temporary, part-time, and full-time positions across each of our departments.

Healthy Ageing Hubs Program Lead Full or Part Time - temporary to 31 July 2024 If you are passionate about customer care, eager to engage individuals and groups in a range of activities and programs, and excited by the opportunity to make a difference to people lives, this is the role for you!

ICT Helpdesk Officer Full Time Permanent Role The position is responsible for assisting the ICT Officer with the maintenance and administration of all Council’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) hardware, associated software, and consumables.

We're funding candidates to qualify and become casual Swim Teachers!

No prior experience necessary!

This is a professional development opportunity available to anyone over 18 years who has an interest in the leisure industry and is looking for a rewarding and fun career.

Northern Grampians Shire Council will fund all formal training, as well as paying an hourly wage for all theory and practical hours.

Head to www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/careers and complete the simple expression of interest. An information session will be held on-line and in-person in the first week of August at Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre.

For further information contact Samantha Winter, Coordinator SSAC, on 5358 0550 or email samantha.winter@ngshire.vic.gov.au Expressions of interest close 12.00pm Monday 31 July 2023

Above: July Birthdays celebrated at the Charlton Probus meeting. (left to right) Graham Curnow, Nita Perry, Val Sultana. (Absent: Ray Aisbett)

Additionally, given that in the General Local Law review undertaken in 2022 requests by the community were made for the council to consider broader cat control measures, the above survey also asks if the council should impose further cat controls within the shire.

FREE MASKS AND RAT TESTS Don't forget that we have FREE masks and RAT tests available to collect at our Northern Grampians Shire Council offices in both St Arnaud and Stawell.

Lifeguard - Stawell Applicants must be available between 8.00am and 4.00pm This position is responsible for working as part of a committed team to deliver a high quality, safe customer focused service to the patrons of Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre.

There has been a delay in the delivery of the coloured bins for our FOGO trial.

Thank you in advance for you patience. If you would like to know more, please visit: www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/Projectsand-Consultation/Have-Your-Say/StArnaud-Kerbside-FOGO-trial

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PRELIMINARY NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

MEETINGS

Community Nuclear Power Forum

St. Arnaud Historical Society

VISION ST. ARNAUD INC.

Friday, 4th August 2023 St. Arnaud MORE DETAILS NEXT ISSUE

NORTH CENTRAL NEWS HAY PROCESSING PLANT – ST ARNAUD, VIC

– PLANT OPERATOR Gilmac is Australia's leading hay exporter, responsible for one quarter of all Australian hay exports, with major markets in Asia. Testament to our rapidly growing business, we have 6 Hay Processing plants across 3 states.

Our St Arnaud hay processing plant currently has a vacancy for a fulltime plant operator.

Plant operators are hands on, running and maintaining the hay processing plant, housekeeping and working to improve plant safety, quality and performance. They set up, operate, trouble shoot, service and maintain both fixed and mobile hay plant and equipment. They produce a quality product that meets our customers’ needs, and Gilmac’s safety, cost and production targets. They ensure plant is maintained to optimal conditions, and safely process and package hay to export quality. All operators are trained in quality, safety and operation of processing hay.

For this vacancy we are also looking for applicants who currently hold tickets, or who are willing to undertake training for forklift, telehandler and reach stacker. Initially this will be a key part of the role.

The successful applicants will be: • Committed to safety, quality and preventative maintenance.

• Able to legally work in Australia on a permanent basis.

• Work well in a team environment.

• Able to work both day, afternoon and night rotating 8 hour shifts for up to 5 consecutive days.

• Able to pass a pre-employment medical eg: drug screen & ability to work in a physical hay environment.

Resumes and queries to: carl.leach@gilmac.com.au or hr@gilmac.com.au Phone: (03) 5495 1100.

Applications close Friday, 5th August at 5pm

– SAMPLE PREPARATION Gilmac is Australia's leading hay exporter, responsible for one quarter of all Australian hay exports, with major markets in Asia. Testament to our rapidly growing business, we have 6 Hay Processing plants across 3 states.

A casual position is available for a seasonal sample preparation role at our St Arnaud Victoria site.

This casual position is for 2-3 months each year (depending on seasonal conditions), starting in October 2023. These roles are potentially available each year at peak season. Potential for occasional casual work throughout the year for the right candidate.

Principle responsibilities include: • Undertake the preparation and dispatch of ARGT and feed test samples daily.

• Transport samples between St Arnaud and Goornong sites.

• Complete quality documentation related to samples.

• Cleaning of sample equipment.

• Assisting with weighbridge receivals - Moisture testing hay and completing relevant documentation.

Successful applicants will: • Have flexible availability to match with seasonal requirements during harvest.

• Be quality focused and willing to be hands on supporting QA sampling requirements.

• Have a high level of attention to detail.

• Sound computer skills.

• Work well in a team environment.

• Automatic car license.

• Be able to pass a pre-employment medical including a drug screen.

Interested persons are encouraged to apply.

Applications to: carl.leach@gilmac.com.au or hr@gilmac.com.au Phone (03) 5495 1100 Applications close Friday, 5th August at 5pm

EMPLOYMENT Job Opportunities Campus Base Negotiable • Senior Counselling and Wellbeing Clinician • Food and Domestic Service Assistant Charlton • District Nurse • Infection Control Nurse • Junior Food and Domestic Service Assistant St Arnaud • Deputy Director of Clinical Services Wycheproof • Enrolled Nurse • Registered Nurse

Wood Raffle winner Simon Reid Many thanks to patrons, donations, volunteers and wood gatherers.

Annual General Meeting Monday, 14th August 5pm St. Arnaud Community Resource Centre All welcome

WHATS ON

St. Arnaud Squash Club FOR SALE

FREE HIT SESSIONS Inviting all New Players, Members wanting to try squash.

Monday 7th, 14th & 21st August 6.00pm St. Arnaud Sports Stadium Contact: Kurt: 0409 078 793 Darryl: 0418 640 542

FRESH FLOWERS available at St. Arnaud Allsorts

Ph: 5495 1161 89-93 Napier Street, St. Arnaud

Ideal Performance Chantelle Petrie 0437 322 641 Exercise Physiologist Do You Have or Suffer from: Arthritis, Diabetes, Chronic Pain, Mobility/ Balance Issues, Overweight, Heart Disease, Depression, Pulmonary Disease, Cancer, Parkinson’s, Stroke, MS or a recent surgery?

Looking for an improved quality of life and to maintain your independence?

Call Chantelle for a chat today!

You make the move to a better you.

Further information available at: https://ewhs.org.au/careers

Need Employees?

Advertise your position in the North Central News Employment Section Phone: (03) 5495 1055

Contract No. C2 2023/24 – Various Trade Services Panel Northern Grampians Shire Council is seeking hourly rates from various suitably experienced, competent, qualified tradespersons to form a panel of preferred contractors that will provide prompt and efficient maintenance or minor capital works for Council building assets, operations and other property as required.

Submissions are invited from Trade Services including: – Painters – Metal Fabrication – Handymen – Builders (Domestic & Commercial) – Air Conditioning / Heating – Pest Control – Carpenters, Cabinet makers Tenders close 2pm, Tuesday 15 August, 2023. To download a copy of the tender documents please go to the website www.ngshire.vic.gov.au/tenders and follow the link.

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Enjoy the orchestral experience at the Rex

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Practical, experienced advice in plain English Appointments also available in Charlton, Donald & Wycheproof

Ph: 5495 2595 Karen@klp.net.au

Nicola Kirk WANTED

WANTED The St Arnaud Historical Society is seeking any artefacts, memorabilia and photographs etc relating to the Lord Nelson Mine for our current Mining Trail and Lord Nelson Mine Project.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Please contact: The St Arnaud Museum at 12 Napier Street during opening hours Wed 1-4 and Friday 1-4 or ring 0407 338 811 or 0429 956 272 anytime.

BIRTHDAY

Mason - Bella

Happy Birthday Love Nannie and Uncle Kevin.

Physiotherapist Over 15 years experience Open Mon to Fri 8 Nelson Parade ST. ARNAUD

0400 451 432 or 5495 1108

Top of the Town Beauty Salon For all your Hair and Beauty NEEDS

Ph: 5495 1306 ~ OPEN ~ Monday to Friday Colours, Perms, Unisex Cuts, Waxing, Teeth Whitening, Brow Wax & Tinting, Tanning etc..

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THANKYOU Thank you to the paramedics and those who were there to assist Jesse. We are forever grateful for all of your efforts that have kept him here with us today.

Thank you to Farmers Army for all your support and time in organising all the fundraising events.

Thank you to everyone for your kind words, well wishes, donations and support during this difficult time.

Words cannot express how grateful we are for all of your support, and to have such an amazing community to rally around us.

Thank you!

Tayla Jones, Riley and Tahleah

IN MEMORIAM DRISCOLL - Tony 13.3.1956 - 31.7.2022 One year ago you left us. Your legacy lives on in everything we do.

Loved and remembered always.

Annette, Charles, Emmanuel, Eliza, Brad, William Corey, James, Jay, Archie, Isla and Josephine.

CHURCH NOTICES ANGLICAN PARISH OF ST. ARNAUD

ST. ARNAUD UNITING CHURCH Sunday 30th July ST. ARNAUD No Service Worshiping with Anglican 9.30am

DISTRICT CATHOLIC CHURCHES East Wimmera Parish

PARISH OFFICE Chris & Rob Batters Pastorial Co-ordinators Enquiries 5495 6223

Saturday July 29th 7.00pm Mass

ENJOY a full musical experience this Sunday as the Victorian Concert Orchestra and guest vocalists bring their talents to The Rex and share with the Buloke community a program of timeless classic favourites and contemporary - Contributed melodies.

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Across an afternoon of instrumental highlights, soloists Veronica Iredale and Nicholas Matters will Sunday July 30th bring their vocal strengths to items including the ST. ARNAUD 11.00am “Holy City’, “Music of the Night”, the “Jewel CHURCH OF Mass Song” and duets “The Prayer”, “Anything You Can CHRIST CHARLTON Do” and “Time to Say Goodbye”.

Cnr. Queens Ave & Alma St. No Mass Learning to follow Jesus Conductor, Gerald Keuneman OAM brings his vast musical background to the leadership of the DONALD Thu 28th July 40+ members of the orchestra, having held the poNo Mass 10.30 a.m.: Faith Group sition since 2010.

ST. ARNAUD Sun 30th July He is also the musical director and conductor No Mass 9.45 a.m. Prayer Time of the Whitehorse Orchestra, along with guest con10.30 a.m.: Worship WYCHEPROOF ducting for a variety of other Melbourne ensem& Communion Sunday July 30th bles.

Speaker: 8.30am His film credits include performing on the Andrew George Mass soundtracks of Australian movies, The Man from All welcome Parish Coordinator: Snowy River, Crocodile Dundee, along with Oscar Noeline Hogan Enquiries: Brian Eccles winners,Babe and Shine.

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GRID 1 Victorian Concert Orchestra performs at The Rex Theatre, Charlton - Sunday 30th July 2pm.

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THE iconic Overland train service between 18 19 Melbourne and Adelaide will be saved providing 22 21 certainty to regional jobs, tourism and travel for regional Victorians.

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Local shearers perform well at Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show THE Bendigo Sheep and Wool show was held on 15th and 16th July at the Bendigo showgrounds with local shearers represented.

The Northern Shears event on the Saturday had shearers and wool handlers from across the countr y travelling to compete in divisions ranging from the blade shearing to the Open shearers and wool handling.

Local shearer Ben Lloyd and his wife

Sarah both competed in the Senior shearing and Senior wool handling divisions.

Both made the finals with Ben placing 3rd and Sarah 1st in their respective Senior classes.

New to the competitive shearing scene, Heath Beavis from Avoca competed in the

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On the Sunday it was try outs for the State side with both Ben and Sarah vying for a place in the top two in the senior divisions.

Ben missed out by being placed 4th and Sarah, placed 3rd missed out by 1.5 points for her state position.

Ben and Sarah have said they were pleased with their results and will be back again next year to hopefully try again.

Above Ben Lloyd came 3rd in his Senior class.

Above: Avoca shearer Heath Beavis came 2nd in the Novice shearing.

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Regional roads left crumbling as Games cash goes elsewhere THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says it was a missed opportunity to not redirect any money from the cancelled 2026 Commonwealth Games to Victoria’s crumbling regional road network.

VFF President Emma Germano welcomed the funds from the $2.6 billion earmarked for hosting the Games being spent in regional Victoria, but says it was a mistake to not spend any on our crumbling regional roads.

"Our country roads are the lifelines of regional Victoria, supporting the backbone of our regional economy.

“Redirecting funds to fixing these roads would have made sense and would have delivered a benefit to every regional Victorian.

“Time and time again our roads have been left to crumble and now the only legacy the Andrews Government risks being remembered for in regional communities is the neglect of country roads.”

Noting the Victorian Government's commitment to provide funding for sporting

infrastructure, social housing and tourism, Ms Germano said the government has a responsibility to deliver positive outcomes for all regional Victorians.

“Sports stadiums in Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong are little comfort to regional Victorians stuck on the side of the road with a bent wheel and blown out tyre.”

"Tourists won't visit regional Victoria if it has a reputation for having the worst roads in the country."

“Our broken country roads are compounding cost of living concerns for all Victorians who are facing unexpected and unbudgeted repair bills to keep their cars on the road.”

“The additional costs to farmers and transporters is only adding to the cost of doing business and the cost of food on the supermarket shelves.”

“Daniel Andrews has let slip a golden opportunity to make a difference to regional Victoria pass by.

Real investment in country roads would have had a tangible impact for everyone and the VFF will keep pushing for regional Victoria’s fair share of road funding,” Ms Germano said.

Anne Webster urges unity as Voice Referendum Yes and No cases emerge THE official release of the ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ case pamphlets on the Voice to Parliament for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) peoples comes as over 64 per cent of the near 5,000 Mallee residents surveyed saying they intend to vote No at the referendum, Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster says.

In that survey just 23 per cent indicated they would vote Yes while 13 per cent were unsure.

Prime Minister Albanese has indicated that he will not announce the referendum date until September, but the arguments for and against the referendum are already in full swing.

“The people of Mallee care about Closing the Gap for Indigenous health,

education and life outcomes, but they’re simply not convinced that the Voice will fix any of those issues,” Dr Webster said.

The Productivity Commission’s last report on direct expenditure on Indigenous peoples showed that in 2015/16, $44,886 per person was spent on Indigenous Australians compared with $22,356 for all other Australians.

Dr Webster added

that Faith Bandler – who embodied the spirit of the campaign in the 1960s to vote Yes for Indigenous Australians’ inclusion in the census – famously crystallised what was at stake, saying that “the original Australians” no longer wanted to be “a race apart in the land of their birth”: they wanted to be “treated equally with other Australians.

“Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people total 3.8 per

cent of the Australian population.

“Almost 5 per cent of federal MPs are Indigenous, yet the Voice would establish an estimated further 24 Indigenous representatives to speak to government about policy concerns.

“The diverse groups of Indigenous people are concerned about who would be picked to be their Voice, given there are hundreds of estimated people groups.

“Will the Voice representatives speak for all Indigenous people groups, or just the most powerful, influential or metropolitan-based

chosen few?

“Native title owners already hold 17 per cent of Australian land, with over 50 per cent of our land subject to a native title claim.

“Some estimate with the Voice this could rise to 70 per cent.

“The No campaign has already raised concerns about what the Voice might direct for Australia’s national flag and Australia Day. “The proposed voice is by far the most radical change we’ve considered to the Constitution since World War II. It is a step towards co-government and co-sovereignty,” Dr Webster said.

“That’s the ambition of at least some of the ATSI leadership class.

“We are constantly told that sovereignty was never ceded, but sovereignty has been decided by the High Court already based on the existing Constitution.

“We need to rekindle the spirit of political equality that Bandler so powerfully evoked years ago.

“This is what most Australians believe. It is

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“We owe it to the Australians of the future, of all colours and creeds.

“As the song made famous by the Seekers says: ‘We are one but we are many and from all the lands on earth we come “We'll share a dream and sing with one voice I am, you are, we are Australian”

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Charlton Croquet Club

The 2023 Inter-Hotels Pool Comp season ROUND Fourteen of the Inter-Hotels’ Pool Competition was played on Wednesday, 19th July, where two massacres, a mini-upset and a close encounter that has virtually finalized the top four were to be the highlights of the evening’s machinations - By Bob Wooley on the baize.

The fifth-placed boys from the Pub in the Scrub assaulted the Royal fortress confident that they would re-traverse the mighty Avoca river victorious after wresting the chocolates away from the Royal Two defenders but it was proving to be a difficult task with the match tied at four games apiece at the end of the second stanza of singles after the Royal’s gallant captain Simon Elliott had retired the Logan’s perennial publican, Keith Turner and Stephen Rodger had squared the ledger against Peter Tannock while the Royal’s Dillon Baldock and the Logan’s Jason MacNaulty where each locked at one-game all with their opponents Sam Carroll and Nick Birthisel.

Their task became even more difficult when Dillon and Nick closed out their matches against Sam and Jason in the third round placing the ailing Avoca Foresters on the precipice of being two games in arrears with just the doubles to play however the rollicking Royals carried the momentum into the first of the doubles to secure the victory.

The languishing Loganites took the consolation prize by winning the final doubles in the Royal Two’s seven games to five win.

Fifty-four years’ ago I was in the British hotel in North Melbourne watching Neil Armstrong tentatively descend the lunar lander’s steps to be the first human to step upon another world (that we know of) and, as the Country Club One crew hosted the visiting kings of the competition, the Royal One side, it was to be one small step for Paul, one giant leap for the Meanies as Club captain Paul Mullins blasted Dave Russ off the table in the opening frame.

The match then became an eerie parallel of that previously described as he went on to ground Dave at the top of the second round however crew-mate Troy Shields was hit by a Mitch Phillips meteorite while the matches between the Club’s Jacob Vanrenen and Des Moulday with the Royal’s Daniel Needs and Thomas Watts were level.

Jacob lit up the third stage by retiring Daniel and Des, whose formerly dead

caterpillar that was reposing on his upper lip must have been re-incarnated and stung him in to action, put Thomas in to orbit, including a seven baller.

All rockets were blasting now for the mighty Mean Machine as they secured both doubles to consolidate in fourth place on the stairway to heaven with an eight games to four successful mission.

If the aforementioned shenanigans indicate that finals jitters are suddenly clouding the atmosphere then the stars were shining brightly in the elevated atmosphere overlooking the town as the second-placed Country Club Two combination touched down at the Sporting Club to compete with their team and it wasn’t long before the shuddering Sporties felt the full blast of the visitors’ vehemence as Will Jackson, Harley Durward, Grant Doyle and Jake Male eliminated Danny Pitt, Colin Crooks, Reg Nazifouski and Dayle Pitt with only Reg and Dayle managing to salvage a frame each in the process.

The rollers and floggers then completed the demolition by winning both doubles to take the match by ten games to two.

Home derby of the night took place on the launching pad of the Farmers’ Arms cosmodrome with similar spectacular results.

The Farmers’ One’s leading light Leigh Watkins was to lose only one frame in his encounter with Zoe Cunningham while teammate Ben Medlyn also produced a similar result against Luke Pole while the One’s Hayden Glen and Geoff Watts were astronomical against Logan Hines and Kelly Pole.

They then went on to win both doubles to complete the evening’s second ten games to two result.

The highlight of Round fifteen will undoubtedly be the third clash for the season of the two teams residing in the home among the gum trees, as well as the highly probable curtain-raiser for the First Semi-Final on the 9th August, with the Two’s having been successful on both of these previous encounters.

- Contributed

THE first round of the Murray Valley Croquet Association’s Annual Round Robin event was held at Charlton on Saturday, 16th July.

Above: (left to right) D. Pappin and N. Patullo.

Below: An enjoyable but cool day was spent on the croquet greens.

Thirty two players from Boort, Swan Hill and Charlton played doubles in Association Croquet and Golf Croquet.

Play began at 10am, followed by a delicious casserole and sweets lunch, further games in the afternoon and finishing with afternoon tea.

The weather was fine, the lawns good, and an enjoyable social day was held.

It was a close contest in both formats with Delma Pappin (Boort) the winner of Golf Croquet and Naomi Patullo the Association Croquet winner.

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Horse 2023 State Orchid Challenge in Kerang investigation ON the first week of July every year for the past 23 years the rural Orchid and Districts Orchid Societies compete at an Annual State Challenge.

This year the Kerang and District Orchid Society hosted the event with clubs travelling from over the rural areas of Victoria to attend and compete.

Eighteen Judges arrived from Victoria and interstate for their role in identifying prize winning plants.

St. Arnaud and District Orchid Society members along with the other clubs, travelled in the early hours on the Friday morning prior to the weekend event.

This is to set up their stand and display their plants, which seems to take most clubs the whole of Friday to do.

Above: Helen Rigby wins the “Cymbidium Orchid Society of Victoria Inc. award for her “Traceyanum” species plant.

Friday dinner is a casual meal, and some raffles, while the Saturday evening is the Formal dinner, presentations, raffles, and Plant Auctions.

Judging the quality plants takes place on the Saturday morning and by noon Saturday the doors are then open to the public, for their enjoyment.

The winning Display was won by the Kerang and District Orchid Society.

The Most Creative Display was won by Horsham and District Orchid Society.

Special commendations went to the St. Arnaud and District Orchid Society.

It was a wonderful event and the members look forward to it eagerly each year. It is unique to see the different plant Genera that the Orchids Societies can grow in their regions.

Next year the Challenge will be held in Warrnambool.

update AS of 20th July, 13 sudden horse deaths have been confirmed on five properties.

Some of the deaths reported occurred some weeks ago.

Above: Jenny Dury, of St. Arnaud winning a third place card for one of her Orchids. This is the first time Jenny has entered at state level, so to win a place card, jenny should be very proud.

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VEC welcomes appointment of new Electoral Commissioner THE Victorian G ove r n m e n t h a s announced the appointment of Sven Bluemmel as Victoria’s new Electoral Commissioner.

Above: Helen Rigby won the Cymbidium Species of the show with her plant “Traceyanum”.

Above: St. Arnaud and District Orchid Society – orchid display “Titled – Island Paradise” although the display never won, it gained special commendation by the judges.

Above: Beattie and Rolf Wacker won the champion Laeliinae Alliance of the show, with a plant called “Cilliare”.

Above: Horsham and District Orchid Society – “Most creative display” winner.

Acting Electoral Commissioner, Dana Fleming, has welcomed the news of the appointment, while acknowledging the service of the recently retired Warwick Gately AM. ‘On behalf of the Victorian Electoral Commission, I am delighted to welcome Mr Bluemmel.

Ms Fleming will return to her role as Deputy Electoral Commissioner from the new Electoral Commissioner’s commencement date of Tuesday 15th August 2023.

Acting Deputy Electoral Commissioner, Máiréad Doyle, will return to her role of Executive Director, Corporate Services.

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A big day out St. Arnaud Indoor Bowls results ON Sunday 16th July 2023, Indoor Bowlers from Avoca, Boort, Charlton, Maryborough, St. Arnaud and Wedderburn all travelled to Charlton to participate in ‘Val’s Invitation Day’.

FORMER Charlton College student and now Stawell based trainer Jason Ainsworth and his partner Natasha Raven had a big day at Charlton’s meeting on Thursday when their 5 starters either won or were placed.

After a third in race 1 with “Bundy Shark” the stable had two pacers in race 2 collecting the quinella with “Hanover Jack”, driven

by Declan Murphy, defeating “Buyers Market”, driven by Jason, by half a neck.

The winner is raced

by Natasha and has now won 4 times with 17 placings and $35,050 in stakes.

The “Courage Under Fire” gelding “Flaming Lucky” ($17) driven by Jason was the winner of race 7 and a third placing by “Alfnalma” in the last completed a successful day for the stable which had also had a winner at Bendigo on Wednesday night.

At Melton on Saturday night another former Charlton College student 18yo Abby Sanderson took her tally of career wins to 50 when the “American Ideal” colt “Catalpa Rescue” won the Hygain Pace in a very busy finish with the margin from first to eighth only being 3 meters.

The 3yo is trained

by Shane Sanderson for Paul and Danny

This is an annual event put on by Val O’Connor and she said it is Carlton’s Highlight Day of the year for their Indoor Bowling Club.

A total of 31 Bowlers made up the eight teams, being seven teams of four bowlers and one team of three bowlers.

Three games of eight ends were played by each team.

A great afternoon was enjoyed by all those who attended.

At the end of the day, Val thanked everyone for

Above: Trainer/driver Jason Ainsworth with Charlton winner “Flaming Lucky” who is raced

by Natasha Raven and has now won 9 races with 47 placings for stakemoney of $76,900.

- Photo. Janice Boyle.

Lowry, John Wilson, L eon Hogan, Rob Hodge and Max Dillon and has had 10 starts this season for 6 wins and 2 placings and $115,210 in prizemoney.

Abby drove a winner earlier in the week at Echuca when the NZ bred 5yo “Write About Angus” won for Strathfieldsaye trainer

- Contributed coming and for a lovely afternoon.

She then announced the winners for the day.

With two teams finishing on 34 points, both winning two games and losing one game, a count back was taken and the winners for the day were:Dot Baldwin (S) (St. Arnaud), Margaret Bentley (Wedderburn), Greg Barnard (Wedderburn), Cheryl McBride (Avoca) Runners Up:- Flo Andison (S) (St. Arnaud), Robyn Storey (Boort), Leoni McLean (Wedderburn), Alf Hunter (Avoca) Triers:- Greg Wain (S) (Charlton), Alan Gould (Boort), Win Battersby (St. Arnaud), Pam Rivett (Avoca)

Above: (left to right):- Dot Baldwin (S) (St. Arnaud), Margaret Bentley (Wedderburn), Greg Barnard (Wedderburn), Cheryl McBride (Avoca).

Inside running

by Archie

Julie Douglas.

Swan Hill race tonight, (26/7), Horsham tomorrow and Ballarat on Saturday.

St. Arnaud Country Club Golf THE Thursday morning 9 hole competition continues to be well - Contributed supported.

It must be an ideal time for a break from the weekly chores.

Open for men or ladies, come and join in if you want a hit.

This week’s winner was Hayden Heyme, with 17 points, on a countback from the McMahon St farmer, Leigh Hines.

Saturday Saturday was a fine and cool day for golf.

There was a 3 way tie at the top, separated by countbacks.

Tubby Drendel continued his good form and came out in first place with 79-7-72.

Second was Ernie Scilini and third David Lanyon.

The Ladies played a 9 hole competition won by Marilyn Knights with 18 points.

NTP’s were Mark Sloan on the 8th (St. Arnaud Caravan Park) and the 10th, Trevor Stewart on the 6th and Dave Lanyon on the 18th (Weir’s IGA).

Trevor and Dave played in the Wedderburn fourball on Friday scoring a credible 41 points.

But their best stuff was later inside where Trevor won 4 prizes from 3 spinning wheels.

Scott Wright played well at Wedderburn on Saturday, with a scratch score of 38 in the morning and 77 in the afternoon.

Didn’t hear if he won any

chocolates for his efforts.

Two knockout matches were played over the weekend.

Ernie Scilini was too consistent for Bill Rodger and defeated him 4/2.

He will now play President Tony Coloe in the final of the Kevin Nevill Singles.

Dave Lanyon and Scott Wright defeated Sam Male and Will Jackson 3/1 to move into the final of the W L Bray fourball.

Dave was in hot form and finished with 3 birdies.

Tournament season is in full swing, go and support the neighbouring towns if you can.

It is Charlton’s turn this week.

St. Arnaud Tournament is on from 24th to 27th August.

Above: (left to right):- Alf Hunter (Avoca), Leoni McLean (Wedderburn), Robyn Storey (Boort), Flo Andison (S) (St. Arnaud).

Christmas in July Christmas in July will be on at the Country Club this Saturday evening.

Either put your name on the list in the clubhouse, or contact Faye.

The meal will be fantastic, and the entertainment just extraordinary.

FIFTEEN players turned out for the Stableford event at Charlton on Sunday, the course was pristine and the scoring was hot.

Jeff Cox and Jeff McLoughlan returned identical scores of 40 points each, the pair couldn’t be separated and were declared equal winners.

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Above: (left to right):- Pam Rivett (Avoca), Win Battersby (St. Arnaud), Alan Gould (Boort), Greg Wain (S) (Charlton).

Good scores at Charlton Ian Jenkins and Benno Catherine had their best individual scores for some time returning 38 points apiece and were awarded runners up.

Ned Zagame and Chris Mathews both had 37 points each and filled equal third placing.

Other good scores noted came from Troy Heenan 36 points and Brendan Byrne 35 points.

All is in readiness for the running of the Annual Tournament, beginning Thursday 27th for Ladies Day. Men’s 4BBB on Friday 28th

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Contact Trevor McGurk 0419 335 900 to register.

Sunday 30th is the mixed event to complete a four day program that attracts many visitors to the town.

Navies push Nullawil all the way CHARLTON have continued their second half season resurgence, pushing premiership aspirants Nullawil all the way in their round 14 clash at Charlton Park on Saturday last. Charlton Park was a sea of yellow in support of Awareness of Sarcoma month, with Charlton’s Maddi Fitzpatrick locked in her own private battle getting great support from the Charlton community and wider North Central Football, Netball and Hockey Leagues and - Contributed Association.

While Nullawil have proven strong combatants in their first year in the North Central Football L eague, Charlton, last season’s easy beats, and the side that currently occupies second last place on this season’s ladder have shown plenty of improvement as the season has progressed, only two weeks ago going within two kicks of second placed B i r c h i p - Wa t c h e m sandwiched between wins over Boort and St. Arnaud.

The visiting Nullawil side have plenty of home grown talent at their disposal, topped up by key positional personnel, making them a difficult opponent for all comers this year.

While injuries have threatened to derail Charlton’s improvement, the group led by acting captain Jed Thompson, have demonstrated a will to compete and have played enough games together that they are now understanding each other roles and games style that they are confident they can compete with the competition’s best.

The day will hold special memories for umpire Mal Burge, officiating in his 700th game as central umpire, a career beginning in 1991, an unbelievable achievement.

With first choice ruckman Jed Carey unavailable through injury, Jed Thompson was again forced to carry Charlton’s ruckload, coming up against one of the competition’s best, Dean Putt, who has proven himself a force to be reckoned with in his first NCFL season.

Thompson did well to nullify Putt’s ability to deliver first class taps to his midfield brigade, the dangerous Caccaviello’s, Lucas and Zachar y, Matt Quigley and captain Jordan Humphreys, working hard to counter were Charlton’s Taylor brothers Harrison and Jesse, Sam Woods, Jaydon Cowling and Anthony Judd, who’s day came to a shortened end, going off with what looked to be a leg injury during the first quarter – robbing the homeside of an important rotation, but more

importantly a proven ball user.

The contest was willing at the coal face, Charlton probably winning the clearance battle early in the first quarter, although clean possession was at a premium for both sides.

Nullawil settled quickest of the two sides, Humphrey’s a threat whether midfield or up forward, Charlton’s Cobi Fitzpatrick in a key defensive post, along with Aaron Walklate and Travis Baird, bringing experience to an otherwise young defensive unit, banded together well to quell a number of Nullawil advances throughout the first period.

On the other hand, Nullawil’s experienced Daniel Watts, this round cast as defender against the Navies, had his work cut out, minding the dangerous Chris Gavaghan for large portions of the game, Charlton also looking to utilise Nick Thompson, who has been in red hot form in front of goals with 16 from his last three outings, throw in fellow youngsters Mason Heenan and Bailey Dixon and Charlton looked to have plenty of avenues to goal.

Nullawil on the board with the first two goals of the game, that only seemed though to kick the Navies into gear, upping their intensity and pressure around the ball carrier, the Navies hit back hard, firstly through Gavaghan and when first gamer Angus Johnstone marked and kicked truly, the Navies were on level pegging.

Maintaining the rage, Charlton would put through two more majors for the quarter while Nullawil could only managing three behinds to leave the home side an unexpected nine point leader at quarter time.

Nullawil looked to respond early in the second term.

Lucas Caccaviello noticeably lifting his work rate, earning a number of free kicks as he got first hands to the ball and was duly rewarded by the men in green.

Charlton’s defence though held resolute, tough, hard football the order of the day, Charlton’s younger

players doing well in the heat of the battle to at worst break even with the more fancied opposition.

Nullawil’s frustration growing by the minute as Charlton’s tenacious attack on the ball meant little time or space was being afforded to Nullwail’s ball users, time and time again pressured into turnovers that had the ball zinging back into Charlton’s attacking zone, the battle between Gavaghan and Watts as enthralling as any on the ground, Gavaghan looking most dangerous when able to hit up at the ball, Watts dominant once play became a one-onone aerial battle.

Charlton wore what Nullawil could throw at them during the term, the teams trading blows, kicking three goals apiece for the quarter, Nullawil winning the term by a single behind, trimming Charlton’s advantage to eight points at the main break.

Few pundits would have predicted that half time scoreline, especially in light of Nullawil’s 15 goal drubbing of Charlton the first time the teams met back in round 5.

No doubt Nullawil’s coaching brains trust were forced to reset at the main break.

Maybe an easy win had been on the mind of players as they made the trip down the Calder earlier in the day, now knowing they were up against a much improved, much more team focussed opponent, players were reminded of the need to pay respect to all teams in the league, wins do not come from simply turning up and going ok.

Nullawil undoubtedly stepped it up a notch to start the third term, with Sea Lake as good as assured top spot, the coveted second spot on the ladder is still up for grabs, a loss to Charlton would put a major dent in that aspiration.

Against the flow though, Nick Thompson coolly kicked his second and the Navies were out to an over two goal lead.

Nullawil then started to capitalise on Charlton turnovers, Kyle Doran, Pat and Zach Kelly noticeably

Above: Nullawill with plenty of home-grown talent has proved too strong for an improved Charlton at home last week with Mal Burge (right) umpiring his 700th game. led the Nully charge, mid sized forwards, Smith and Thomson looming large in Nullawil’s forward line, getting on top of Charlton’s younger backs.

Good teams excel in pressure situations, and Nullawil took control of the oft referred ‘premiership quarter’, having their most productive period of the game slamming through four goals, and narrowly missing more, while holding the home side to a solitary goal and one behind for the term, turning the game in their favour – the Maroon’s in front for the first time in the game, taking a hard earned 14 point lead into three quarter time.

Not done, and not wanting to allow the Navies a sniff, the Nullawil side went into overdrive early in the last term, threatening to blow the contest wide open as the pressure Charlton had been able to exert earlier in the game looked as though it had taken its toll.

Kicking the first three goals of the last term, it looked like a case of ‘how far Nullawil’, however the home side was not about to lie down so easily.

Jaydon Cowling stepping up and kicking a running goal, Gavaghan chiming in with two long range blows to keep the Navies in touch and cause a few heart flutters for the Nullawil bench and supporters in attendance.

Captain Humphrey’s and mainstay Watts though settled their side and regathered momentum to stop the Navy resurgence.

In a well played, spirited affair, Nullawil had too many answers to the questions thrown

at them by Charlton, eventually kicking five goals to three in the last quarter to see off the Navy challenge and keep top two hopes alive.

Nullawil running out 27 point victors, Charlton 11.5.71 to

Nullawil 14.14.98.

Best – Charlton: Aaron Walklate (Teys Australia Charlton Feedlot); Jed Thompson (East Charlton Hotel & North West Ag Services); Chris Gavaghan (Cricket Club Hotel);

Jaydon Cowling; Sam Woods; Cobi Fitzpatrick (Charlton Community Bank); Kris Clifford (Vale of Avoca) Nullawil: Daniel Watts; Dean Smith; Matt Quigley; Dean Putt; Kyle Doran; Zac Kelly

Natte Bealiba vs Campbells Creek netball TO bring in our second last home game for year, we welcomed Campbells Creek to the grounds where Natte proved to be dominant for the majority - Contributed of the day.

11 & Under An amazing game by the 11 & Under’s losing to Campbells Creek by 7, 11 to 18.

We were up by 1 in the first quarter and Campbells Creek got the lead in the second, with some changes at half time we managed to hold them to just only score one extra point than us.

We played the last quarter like we were on fire, great attacking and defensive pressure.

Awards went to Charli Catto, Evie Ross and Emmie Ross.

13 & Under The 13 & Under’s played an impressive game winning 29 to 16.

Morgan L eaBrightwell received the Burgz Voucher, Amelia Ross the glass, Ruby Martin the Reformer Pilates and Edie Mortlock the canteen award.

A fantastic team effort with beautiful passages of play.

15 & Under The 15 & Under’s had a strong win 32 to 18 although it took until the second half for the team to pull away from a determined Campbells Creek.

Awards went to Arna Tatchell and Annalee Ross.

17 & Under Coming off a loss last weekend, the 17 & Under girls had a ripper win this week, 35 to 25!

Everyone played their role in what was a great team effort.

Awards went to Reannen Tobin and Sienna Mortlock, who both displayed their commitment and hardwork every game.

C Grade It was a special weekend this week with one of our players, Kylie Mortlock playing her 450th Senior game.

All the girls played an incredibly strong game and got the win along the way, 41 to 27.

Awards went to Zali Mortlock and Rachel Featherston.

B Grade A great win for the B Grade girls this week, scoring a massive 77 goals to a 14 for Campbells Creek.

Jess White was dominant under the post, while Chantelle Mills and Kayla Stewart fed beautifully.

Ellie Martin was excellent in both attack and defence ends.

Awards went to Ellie, Chantelle and Kayla.

A Grade It was a massive win with the Natte girls scoring their biggest total of the season with 94 goals, holding Campbells Creek to 25.

Everyone played their role and showed great intensity and fight until the end.

Awards went to Ella Tranter, Shannae Mills and Chloe Ross.

Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League round 13 Seniors Avoca 10.10-70 Dunolly 12.10-82 Carisbrook 12.11-83 Navarre 5.8-38 Natte Bealiba 39.20-254 Campbells Creek 2.2-14 Trentham 17.11-113 Talbot 9.4-58 Maldon 18.14-122 Royal Park 2.7-1 Lexton 18.12-120 Maryborough Rovers 5.5-35 Newstead 11.9-75 Harcourt 15.13-103

NORTH CENTRAL NEWS, WEDNESDAY JULY 26th 2023 - Page 17

Kynan makes his senior debut Under 14s Saints Vs Wycheproof Congratulations to Kynan Torney (left) who last weekend made his senior debut vs WycheproofNarraport.

In much the same vein as Lowe and Needs who have both made their debut over recent weeks, Kynan has also taken part in the academy program, along with the rep junior footy that comes with it.

In the Under 17s, “Kyno” has played predominantly off half back, with the role of creating run for his side, and setting up attacking passages of play.

Fun Fact: Despite still having another year of junior footy up his sleeve, Kynan is in rarified air, having already notched up 100 games of Junior football for the Saints.

Kynan has been training with the senior group for the majority of the year, and Saturdays debut was a reward for his efforts!

THE youngest of our Saints made the trek to a cloudy Wycheproof to take on the Demons and hopefully add another win to the tally and help - Contributed boost their finals chances.

To make matters fair and to ensure the game could continue, some St. Arnaud players had to change sides and fill a couple of empty spots in the Demons’ side.

From the get go, Finn Green stood out with his ability to get the ball and dart off with such speed, it wasn’t long before the football found its way into the Saints forward line and after a number of fumbles Max Ezard was able to get boot to ball and award the Saints their first goal of the game.

Shortly after, Finn Wilson took an opportunity to dribble the ball through the posts and secure the Saints another goal.

The Saints half backs were able to create a wall and stop the

U17s Saints still undefeated THE Saints remain undefeated after round 14 against Wycheproof. - Contributed The first quarter showed some great defence and marks from the whole team with the first goal scored by Team Captain Tyson Funston.

The Saints remained dominating in the first quarter with goals kicked by Tyson Funston, Owen Lowe and Frankie Donald leaving the first quarter score 45 to 7 Saints way.

The second quarter had Wycheproof showing some good defence but didn’t get in the way of St. Arnaud scoring more goals kicked by Owen Lowe, George Gorrie, Frankie Donald, and Fraser Burke dominating yet another quarter finishing the score at 78 to 9.

Jackson Needs, Bob Donald, Frankie Donald

and Owen Lowe scored more goals in the third quarter leaving the end of the quarter scores 114 to 21 Saints way.

The fourth quarter showed both sides struggling to score with some great defence and marks yet again from Saints side.

The final goals kicked by Aidan Wickham and Frankie Donald leaving Saints with the win and the final score to be 134 – 29.

Goals - Tyson Funston – 2, Jackson Needs – 3, Owen Lowe – 6, Frankie Donald – 4, George Gorrie – 3, Aidan Wickham – 1, Bob Dylan – 1 Awards- J & B Beggs – Jackson Needs, Croplands- Frankie Donald, Uniting Church – Tyson Funston, Parkview Bakery – Owen Lowe, Canteen – Mason Thomas, Sonyas Hair Directors – Ben Greenaway

Senior Saints downed by the Demons at Wycheproof • From page 20.

Eventually, it was AJ Bourke who got the Saints on the board, af ter what was arguably the play of the Day, and certainly one of the best transitions by the Saints this season.

Matthew Goode holding the ball tackle at half back, delivered the ball to Zach Notting, who marked, and perfectly weighted the kick to a running Nick Birthisel.

Birthisel took the mark, kept running and pinpointed Bourke who was 35m out, on a 45° angle, and kicked truly.

3QT Demons 10.5 Saints 1.4 The final Quarter was much of the same, with both sides, dominating play at stages throughout the term, however the Demons, taking advantage of more of the opportunities they created.

Harley Dur ward and Will Bertalli were impressive all game, as was Zac MacDonald down back.

Playing a different role for normal, Daniel Gifford, what is key to many of the Saints transitions throughout the day, while Nick Birthisel and AJ Bourke continued doing what they do, and doing it well.

For the Demons, Joe Kenny and Gedd Hommelhoff had the ball on a string, and were clearly the best of the Demons.

Best wishes for his recover y to Koby Hommelhoff, who appeared to suffer a knee injury during the game.

FT: Demons 13.8 d.

Saints 2.8

Reserves It was a tough day at the office for the reserves, starting a man down, and losing 4 more along the way.

We would like to thank all players for their continued efforts, as they keep their foot on the accelerator, with a couple of potentially winnable games coming up over the next month of football.

St Arnaud Football Club thanks our weekly award sponsors driscoll douglas east Sprayer Spares | Parkview bakery st arnaud sporting club douglas hire | north west ag farmers arms hotel rmb pizza | croplands John & brenda Beggs royal hotel | Uniting Church Sonyas hair directors Canteen | physiobiz st arnaud physiotherapy centre banavie

THURSDAY NIGHT MEAL t h i s w e e k : hamburgers kids from 6pm | adults from 7pm

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ball from making it anywhere near the Demons forward line, although the Demons backs were able to stop multiple fast balls coming in from hungry and determined Saints.

Young players such as Nathan Saludes, Issac Johns, Charlie Baldwin, and Ned Ezard were able to find space on multiple occasions on the field and help to move the ball into the Saints forward 50.

Chad Hendy grabbed the ball and kicked a massive torp straight into the Saints forward line, which led to a crumb and goal by Max Ezard.

Great Teamwork by all Saints players, both those who played for the Saints and the Demons.

St. Arnaud 3.4.22 to Wycheproof 0.0.0

2nd Quarter A first quarter lead did not stop the young Saints determination and drive, they came out just as fierce.

The ball quickly made its way down to the Saints’ forward line early in the quarter and with a stealth fend off Max Ezard awarded the Saints another goal.

Finn Green read the ball well and was able to intercept the ball from a Demons kick in and boot it straight into the arms of Max Ezard, for another goal.

Not long after the ball once again came surging into the Saints forward 50 and after a

scrabble, a ball hungry Max Ezard once again found the sticks and had now booted a whopping 5 goals.

The Demons were finally awarded a goal late in the 2nd quarter, to give them a little bit of joy.

St. Arnaud 6.9.45 to Wycheproof 1.0.6

3rd Quarter As the ball bounced in the center to signal the start of the 3rd quarter Austin Lowe picked the ball up with ease and booted a soaring kick straight between the posts the Saints now had 7.

Only a few minutes later the ball once again found its way into the Saints forward line and through the chaos Austin Lowe found some calm and snapped the ball for another goal.

Jack Batters found some space in the middle and once again put the Demons backline under pressure, Ned Ezard was a chance for goal the ball dribble towards goal but copped a bad bounce, however his brother Max who had already kicked 5 picked up the ball and finished what his brother had started and booted the ball straight through the white posts.

Shortly after Max E z a r d h a d k i c ke d another and then another and now had a massive 9 goals, before he was sent to the backline before he caught leather poisoning.

St. Arnaud 11.10.76 to Wyche proof 1.0.6

4th Quarter With Max Ezard now in the backline, it opened room for Arley Reyne, a back man to kick his first goal for the season early in the last quarter.

While the play continued to surge in and around the Saints forward line, a mother’s club had now formed in the backline who took the time to cheer on their fellow Saints over on the Netball court and have a serious conversation, I am sure.

While the backline gossiped the Saints in the forward line got to work and Hamish Tannock awarded the Saints another goal, and shortly after with teamwork and a number of link ups, and a bit of banter between the Saints and their teammates who were playing for the opposition, Sami Weir kicked another goal.

The final siren sounded, and awarded the Saints with their biggest win of the season a whopping 90 points.

Big thanks to the players who stood up and played for the Demons, great teamwork, and dedication to the game.

Final scores St. Arnaud 14.10.96 to Wyche proof 1.0.6 Aw a r d s f o r S t .

ArnaudPresident’s AwardCharlie Baldwin, Banavie: Bob Donald, Uniting Church: Finn Green, Parkview: Jack Batters, Canteen: Max Ezard, Sonya’s: H a m i s h Ta n n o c k , C r o p l a n d s : Au s t i n Lowe

whats coming up

•|THIS saturday |• ROUND 15 | home v donald | pa wall memorial game awards @ sporting club

•|coming up|• round 16 | away v wedderburn | awards @ farmers arms round 17 | home v boort | saint olympics

teams of 6 will compete against each other in a variety of challenges, for the title of… “saints olympic champions” teams to be submitted to alex baldwin submissions required by friday august 4 first in best dressed for choice of country round 18 | away vs bir.-watchem | royal hotel feeny medal count on the screen! sunday august 20 | major raffle draw @ LNP

$50 tickets | capped at 250 tickets in excess of $5,000 worth of prizes contact players / committee members for tix! september 23rd | st arnaud saints black tie vote count & presentations

stay tuned for more information

North Central Hockey Association results round 14 Under 12: Donald 0 Birchip Watchem 0, We d d e r b u r n Redbacks 2 Boort 0, WycheproofNarraport 0 St Arnaud 2, Under 15: Donald 1 Birchip Watchem 4, We d d e r b u r n Redbacks 0 Boort 9, WycheproofNarraport 1 St Arnaud 2, Women: Donald 0 Birchip Watchem 4, We d d e r b u r n Redbacks 1 Boort 3, WycheproofNarraport 3 St. Arnaud 0 Men: Donald 20 Birchip Watchem 0, WycheproofNarraport 4 St Arnaud 4, Ladders pts Men Wyche-Narraport 25 St. Arnaud 22

Boort Donald Sea Lake Nandaly Charlton Birchip-Watchem Women Charlton Wyche-Narraport Birchip-Watchem St. Arnaud Boort Sea Lake-Nandaly Wedderburn Donald Under 15 St. Arnaud Birchip-Watchem Sea Lake Nandaly Boort Charlton Donald Wedderburn Wyche-Narraport Under 12 St. Arnaud Wyche-Narraport Charlton Birchip-Watchem Donald Sea Lake Nandaly Wedderburn Boort

28 26 22 19 14 11 6 0

- Contributed Lillian Pritchard, Roberts contracting & Loveland Electrical Coaches: Maggie Riley B Grade Charlton 43 drew with Nullawil 43 S&D Consulting & Steel’s Butchers Best: Elizabeth Riley, East Charlton Hotel & Signwise Solutions Coaches: Madison Schulz A Grade Charlton 40 def by Nullawil 43 Nutrien Ag solutions Best: Anna Meade, Teys Charlton Feedlot & Charlton IGA Coaches: Megan Bruns Heenan’s Newsgency Lucky Volunteer of the Day – Hayley Soulsby

NCNA Results round 14 14 & Under A Charlton 3, Nullawil 33 Wedderburn 1 Boort 32 Donald 38 BirchipWatchem 23 Wyche-Narraport 17 St. Arnaud 27 14 & Under B Donald 9 Birchip Watchem 14 Wedderburn 4 Boort 28 17 & Under A Wedderburn 11 Boort 60 Donald 28 BirchipWatchem 40 Wyche-Narraport 35 St. Arnaud 21 Charlton 18 Nullawil 39 A Grade Wedderburn 60

Minkey: Chad Polkinghorne – Weirs IGA Choc, Ivy Ezard – GM RealEstate Drink, L eo K ay – Hockey Club Drinker.

U12’s: 2-0 Chad Polkinghorne MCLLegal, Ducan Kirk – Six2Six, Finn Wilson – JPX. Goals: Lewis Lowe, Chad Polkinghorne.

31 31 21 14 15 10 6 0 27 27 22 19 14 14 3 3

Boort 48 Charlton 40 Nullawil 43 Wyche-Narraport 47 St. Arnaud 40 Donald 46 BirchipWatchem 51 B Grade Wedderburn 47 Boort 48 Charlton 43 Nullawil 43 Wyche-Narraport 32 St. Arnaud 47 Donald 48 BirchipWatchem 40 C Grade Charlton 7 Nullawil 100 Donald 40 BirchipWatchem 40 Wedderburn 32 Boort 59 Wyche-Narraport 17 St. Arnaud 49

U15’s: 2-1 Mara Reynolds – RMB Pizza, Jack Batters – Wright Play of the Day, Bella – Parkview Bakery.

Goals: Jack Batters, Austin Lowe Womens: 0-3 Nic Kirk – Tasco, Georgia Douglas – RMB Pizza, Biddy Douglas – Royal Hotel.

Men 4-4 Andrew Niblett – Tasco, Pat Knights – Royal Hotel, Stephen Rodgers – Sporting Club Goals: Andrew Niblett (2), Joe Watts, Tom Hamilton

- Contributed

24 12 7 6 1

Charlton vs Nullawil Netball results No 14 & Under B 14 & Under A Charlton 3 def by Nullawil 33 REX Cinema Best: Sheena Fitzpatrick, FHN Ladies Auxiliary Coaches: Taylah Giles, Bendigo Bank & Signwise Solutions Encouragement: Erin Blair 17 & Under A Charlton 18 def by Nullawil 39 Perry Contractors Best: Emmersyn Nelson, REX Cinema Coaches: Emily Olive, North West Ag Encouragement: Taylah Boyle C Grade Charlton 7 def by Nullawil 100 Stacey’s Dental & House to Home Best:

St. Arnaud vs Wyche hockey results

Left: Great Sportsmanship: Lewis Lowe congratulates Chad Polkinghorne on his goal scored in U12’s!

- Photo: Tara Lowe.

North-Central Football Roundup Goldacres Seniors

WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . .

5.2 7.4 10.5 13.8 (86) ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.2 0.4 1.4 2.8 (20) Goals for Wycheproof-Narraport: Cody Green 4, Gedd Hommelhoff 3, Rick Allan 2, Justin Bateson, Benjamin Fraser, Rowan Jones, Jack McHutchison. For St Arnaud: Anthony Bourke, Jake Hicks.

Best for Wycheproof-Narraport: Joe Kenny, Gedd Hommelhoff, Spencer Allan, Lachlan Van Schaik, Alexander Hogan, Justin Bateson. For St Arnaud: Harley Durward, William Bertalli, Zaccariah MacDonald, Daniel Gifford, Nick Birthisel, Anthony Bourke.

BIRCHIP-WATCHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.3 7.4 13.8 15.11 (101) DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.2 4.4 7.6 13. 7 (85) Goals for Birchip-Watchem: Ben Edwards 8, Nicholas Rippon 2, Daniel Castellano, Lachy Foott, Nathan Gordon, Jonty Randall, Joseph Reid. For Donald: Sam Dunstan 5, Trent Grant 4, Cooper Anderson, Brady Griffiths, Joshua Talty, Ross Young.

Best for Birchip-Watchem: Darcy Reid, Nicholas Rippon, Ben Edwards, Marshall Rippon, Lachlan Ryan, Nathan Gordon. For Donald: Josh Potter, Dyson Bell-Warren, Rian McGough, James Wall, Hayden Geddes, Logan Geddes.

WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.5 8.6 13.12 18.21 (129) BOORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.1 5.5 5. 5 8. 6 (54) Goals for Wedderburn: Tom Campbell 5, Sam Barnes 4, Danny Benaim 2, Luke Holt, Darcy Jackson, Joe Lockhart, Mitchell McEwan, Jackson McEwan, Jordan Rosengren, Robert Whyman. For Boort: Frasier Holland 4, Alex Cockerell, Jarrod Fitzpatrick, Lachlan Hall, Cameron Ross.

Best for Wedderburn: Jackson McEwan, Jordan Rosengren, Tom Campbell, Corey Lowry, Jordan Hargreaves, Sam Barnes. For Boort: Ryan McGhie, Jack Smith, Frasier Holland, Alex Davis, Darcy Hawker, Samuel Green.

NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3 5.6 9.11 14.14 (98) CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.0 7.2 8. 3 11. 5 (71) Goals for Nullawil: Dean Smith 4, Adam Thomson 4, Jordan Humphreys 2, Zachary Caccaviello, Jonathan Casey, Charlie Fawcett, Matt Quigley. For Charlton: Christopher Gavaghan 5, Nick Thompson 2, Jaydon Cowling, Bailey Dixon, Angus Johnstone, Sam Woods.

Best for Nullawil: Daniel Watts, Dean Smith, Matt Quigley, Dean Putt, Kyle Doran, Zac Kelly. For Charlton: Aaron Walklate, Jed Thompson, Christopher Gavaghan, Jaydon Cowling, Sam Woods, Cobi Fitzpatrick.

Bye: Sea Lake-Nandaly.

Haeusler’s Reserves

WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . .

4.4 12.5 16.12 20.15 (135) ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.0 0.0 0. 0 0. 0 (0) Goals for Wycheproof-Narraport: Jack McHutchison 5, Heath Senior 5, Jake Parker 3, Ben Brennan 2, David Cook, Xavier McKersie, Sebastian Rodda, Zach Witcombe, Adal Zuk. For St Arnaud: Best for Wycheproof-Narraport: Heath Senior, William Allan, Luke Bish, Adal Zuk, Zachary Cruse, Kirk Henshaw. For St Arnaud: Edward Swanton, Colin Campbell, Simon Elliott, Riley Burke, Bradley Williams, Hamish Darby.

BIRCHIP-WATCHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.5 6.7 10.11 17.11 (113) DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.0 1.0 2. 0 3. 0 (18) Goals for Birchip-Watchem: Jak Goldsmith 3, Callum Goode 3, Sam Milne 2, Jack Ryan 2, Ty Colbert, Matthew Finster, Paul Hickmont, Sean Hogan, Matthew Rickard, Tison Wiantara, Private Player. For Donald: Brenton Dixon, Jonty Funcke, Shaun Sellick.

Best for Birchip-Watchem: Ty Colbert, Sean Hogan, Jack Ryan, Matthew Rickard, Jak Goldsmith. For Donald: Dylan Gowlett, Kalon Green, Jonty Funcke, Jake Sullivan, Gavin Beckham, Brenton Dixon.

BOORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.1 13.3 18.4 22.5 (137) WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.0 3.1 3.2 4.2 (26) Goals for Boort: Patrick O’Rourke 9, Nathan McNally 3, Matthew Rice 3, Ethan Coleman 2, Nathan Gooding, Matthew Kane, Chris O’Rourke, Blake Slatter, Harry Weaver. For Wedderburn: Gerald Riley 2, Chris Hargreaves, Matthew Lockhart.

Best for Boort: Patrick O’Rourke, Mitch Buchanan, Matthew Kane, Harry Weaver, Ethan Coleman, Jacob Coleman. For Wedderburn: Dane Keuken, Dylan Caruana, Cameron Lang, Matthew Lockhart, Jake Hayes, Brett Collins.

NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.4 9.8 13.10 20.11 (131) CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.0 1.0 1. 0 2. 1 (13) Goals for Nullawil: Jarrod Taylor 7, Matt Poyner 4, Nicholas Williams 4, Jack Barry 2, Mitchel Barry, Billy Forrester, Sol Kelly. For Charlton: Robert Mace, Private Player.

Best for Nullawil: Jarrod Taylor, Nicholas Williams, Jack Barry, Joshua Bowyer, Mitchel Barry, Matt Poyner. For Charlton: Tyler Catherine, Ricky Welch, James Graham, Robert Mace, Jacob Olive, Patrick Sait.

Community Bank Charlton & District Under-17s

ST ARNAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.3 12.6 19.9 20.14 (134) WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT . . . . . . . .

1.1 1.3 3.3 4. 5 (29) Best for St Arnaud: Jackson Needs, Frankie Donald, Tyson Funston, Owen Lowe, Mason Thomas, Benjamin Greenaway.

For Wycheproof-Narraport: Tom Allan, Heath Senior, Hunter Connolly, William Ison, Mark Austin.

BIRCHIP-WATCHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.4 12.6 19.6 24.8 DONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 Best for Birchip-Watchem: Connor Lee, Charlie Frank, Joshua Woods, Samuel Hogan.

For Donald: Baxter Donnellon, Colby Anderson, Luca Rice, Ethan Clapham.

(152) (2)

BOORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.1 13.9 17.11 24.15 WEDDERBURN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.1 0.1 0. 4 0. 4 Best for Boort: Max Beattie, Jack Potter, Luke Boyd, Harold Malone, Beau Herrington.

For Wedderburn: Dylan Caruana, Robert Whyman, Noah Winslett, Nathan Crow-Williams.

(159) (4)

CHARLTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.1 6.2 7.2 7.3 (45) NULLAWIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.2 2.3 4.6 5.7 (37) Best for Charlton: Elliott Fitzpatrick, Chaise Markham, Isaac Bourke, Michael Olive, Ethan Soulsby, Samuel Olive.

For Nullawil: Sol Kelly, William Gilchrist, Max Fawcett, Tynan Perry, Brody Kelly, Cooper Kelly.

Next Round

Round 15, Saturday, July 29 —

St. Arnaud v. Donald Birchip-Watchem v. Wedderburn

Nullawil v. Wycheproof-Narraport Sea Lake-Nandaly v. Charlton Bye: Boort

Uniting Church Under-14s

ST ARNAUD 14.10 (94) d. WYCHEPROOF-NARRAPORT 1.0 (6).

Best for St Arnaud: Bob Donald, Finn Green, Jack Batters, Max Ezard, Hamish Tannock, Austin Lowe.

For Wycheproof-Narraport: Desmond Polzin, Darcy Coles, Morgan Beattie, Mason Seddon.

DONALD 20.17 (137) d. BIRCHIP-WATCHEM 1.1 (7).

Best for Donald: Jesse Lydom, Oakley Brennan, Hugo Funcke, Daniel Cooper.

For Birchip-Watchem: Oliver Cook, Jack McAuliffe, Willow Ryan, Kobe Hamilton.

BOORT 14.16 (100) d. WEDDERBURN 2.2 (14).

Best for Boort: Finlay Arnold, Jake O'Flaherty, Liam King, Deklan King, Archer Lee. For Wedderburn: Trai Clarke, Brock Treuel, Blaz Cramp, Tate Lovett, Taleah Woodward.

CHARLTON 8.10 (58) d. NULLAWIL 1.0 (6).

Best for Charlton: Samuel Olive, Cooper McGrath, Cooper Phillips, James Nisbet, Liam Monaghan, Xavier Good.

For Nullawil: Tiger Vearing, Harry Humphreys, Darcey Poyner, Logan Higgins, Jai Poyner.

Positions of Teams Goldacres North-Central Seniors

Teams Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . .

Birchip-Watchem . . . . .

Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . .

Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wycheproof-Narraport .

Wedderburn . . . . . . . . .

Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . .

St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . .

P 12 13 12 12 13 12 13 13 12

Teams Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . .

Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . .

Birchip-Watchem . . . . .

Wycheproof-Narraport .

Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wedderburn . . . . . . . . .

Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . .

St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . .

P 12 13 12 13 13 12 12 13 12

Pts 48 36 32 32 30 20 14 12 0

% 247.58 157.99 155.19 114.95 101.30 101.18 81.03 54.50 30.20

W 12 9 8 8 7 5 3 3 0

L 0 4 4 4 5 7 9 10 12

Haeuslers Reserves Pts 44 42 38 36 28 12 8 8 8

% 514.29 361.01 290.48 151.46 124.67 34.28 33.98 33.97 30.80

W 11 10 9 9 7 3 2 2 2

L 1 2 2 4 6 9 10 11 10

D 1 1 -

B 2 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 2

For 1228 1226 1077 938 858 941 769 721 401

Ag 496 776 694 816 847 930 949 1323 1328

D 1 1 -

B 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 2

For 1152 1213 1037 830 763 325 405 354 365

Ag 224 336 357 548 612 948 1192 1042 1185

Community Bank Charlton and District Under-17s

Teams St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . .

Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Birchip-Watchem . . . . .

Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . .

Wycheproof-Narraport .

Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . .

Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wedderburn . . . . . . . . .

P 12 13 13 12 13 12 13 12 12

Teams Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . .

Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . .

St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . .

Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . .

Birchip-Watchem . . . . .

Wycheproof-Narraport .

Wedderburn . . . . . . . . .

P 12 12 13 13 12 12 13 13 12

Pts 48 46 42 26 18 16 16 10 2

W 12 11 10 6 4 4 4 2 0

L 0 1 2 5 8 8 9 9 11

D 1 1 1 1 1 1

B 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2

D -

B 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2

Uniting Church Under-14s Pts 44 44 36 32 24 16 16 8 4

W 11 11 9 8 6 4 4 2 1

L 1 1 4 5 6 8 9 11 11

Tooleybuc Sporting Club Presidents’ Award

Voting for round 14: Wycheproof-Narraport: J. Kenny 3, G. Hommelhoff 2, L. Van Schaick 1.

St Arnaud: H. Durward 3, D. Gifford 2, W. Bertalli 1.

Birchip-Watchem: D. Reid 3, N. Rippon 2, L. Ryan 1.

Donald: J. Potter 3, D. Bell-Warren 2, R. McGough 1.

Wedderburn: J. McEwan 3, J. Rosengren 2, T. Campbell 1.

Boort: R. McGhie 3, J. Smith 2, F. Holland 1.

Nullawil: D. Smith 3, D. Watts 2, D. Putt 1.

Charlton: J. Thompson 3, J. Cowling 2, C. Gavaghan 1.

Saturday’s Leading Goal Kickers Seniors

Reserves

Sam Dunstan (Donald) 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Ben Edwards (Bir.-Watchem) 8 . . . . . . . .51 Sam Barnes (Wedderburn) 4 . . . . . . . . . .36 Adam Thomson (Nullawil) 4 . . . . . . . . . . .35 Billy McInnes (SLNT) 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Nathan Gordon (Bir.-Watchem) 1 . . . . . . .33 Nick Thompson (Charl) 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Tom Campbell (Wedderburn) 5 . . . . . . . .30 Gedd Hommelhoff (W-N) 3 . . . . . . . . . . .27 Daniel Castellano (Bir.-W) 1 . . . . . . . . . . .26 Joshua Jenkins (SLNT) 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Billy Poulton (SLNT) 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Patrick O’Rourke (Boort) 9 . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Ben Brennan (W-N) 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Callum Goode (Bir.-Watchem) 3 . . . . . . .31 Sam Goldsmith (Nullawil) 0 . . . . . . . . . . .27 Gerald Riley (Wedderburn) 2 . . . . . . . . . .25 Nathan Wight (SLNT) 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Matt Poyner (Nullawil) 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Jarrod Taylor (Nullawil) 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Matthew Rice (Boort) 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Jak Goldsmith (Bir.-Watchem) 3 . . . . . . . .16

CHS Broadbent Club Championship

(Senior win 10 pts., Reserves 6, Under-17s 4, Under-14s 2) Sea Lake-Nandaly . . . . . . . . . . . .

Birchip-Watchem . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Boort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Nullawil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wycheproof-Narraport . . . . . . . . .

Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

St Arnaud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Charlton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wedderburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Snr. 0 10 0 10 10 0 0 0 10

Res. 0 6 6 6 6 0 0 0 0

U-17 0 4 4 0 0 0 4 4 0

U-14 0 0 2 0 0 2 2 2 0

Ttl. 234 196 166 155 137 124 76 74 66

NORTH CENTRAL NEWS, WEDNESDAY JULY 26th 2023 - Page 19

Page 20 - NORTH CENTRAL NEWS, WEDNESDAY JULY 26th 2023.

SPORT

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Senior Saints downed by the Demons at Wyche A strong win for the Demons, but the young local Saints again show some very solid signs at times.

The Saints travelled up the roller coaster of a road to Wycheproof, with the aim of putting things together, and playing 4 quarters of solid footy.

The coaching staff made a few changes, looking to try a few guys in different areas, with the most notable seeing Harley Durward move into the ruck.

With Ben Hammerstein a late withdrawal, the door was opened for 15yo Kynan Torney to make his senior debut, playing alongside his Under 17 team-mate, Owen Lowe.

Congratulations Kynan, definitely won’t be the last time you run out to play in the 2:30 game.

Such as been the case pretty much all year for the Saints, their opposition jumped out of the box quickly, with multiple goals in the first 10 minutes of the game.

Despite this, the Saints were still acquiring plenty of the ball, Durward and Bertalli were clearly dominating the hit outs, the defenders were rebutting plenty of inside 50 advances, however inefficiency in disposal was time and time again proving costly for the Saints, as the Demons effected plenty of turnovers, particularly at the Saints half forward.

Jake Hicks, in a roving effort had the Saints first ‘real’ opportunity in front of goal at the 20 minute mark, however missed to the left.

The Saints continued their push towards goal throughout the ensuing minutes, with Dillon Baldock having a shot soon after, also missing to the left.

Just seconds before

the quarter time siren, as Owen Lowe went up for a mark, he was pushed under the ball from behind, (an act commonly referred to “tunnelling”).

As a precaution, he was removed from the game, however it’s pleasing to report that he appears to have suffered no ongoing issues.

QT: Demons 5.2 Saints 0.2 WycheproofNarraport started the 2nd term with a free kick, apparently due to a Saints player kicking the ball after the quarter time siren.

Fortunately for the Saints, they were unable to take advantage of this, as we entered a period of backwards and forwards play, with both sides, moving the ball up and down the ground quite freely.

Dur ward and Bertalli were again dominating the ruck contests, with the likes of Daniel Gifford providing solid transition across the ground, and the Saints defenders holding up quite well.

Gifford was awarded a free kick for holding the ball 10 minutes into the 2nd term, however missed to the right.

The Demons rushed forward from here, with Gedd Hommelhoff roving the pack and kicking truly, for the first goal of the term.

They followed up with a quick centre clearance, and kicked truly for their 7th for the game.

The quarter drew to a close with neither side adding any majors to their tally, and both sides sharing the control of the play.

HT: Demons 7.4 Saints 0.4 Demons begun the 3rd term much the

- Contributed same as the first, immediately moving forward, and putting on the first major of the term.

From that moment on however, the Saints lifted in their intensity, both with the ball in hand, and whilst defending, and throughout the term, had significant portion of the play, with the ball solidly in their control.

The Saints inability to find a target inside 50 continued to be their downfall as it has all year, as the Demons rebounded the ball from defence time after time.

- Cont. page 18.

Above: Saints’ Daniel Gifford sets himself as the ball heads his way from the tap out contest by team mate Jake Male and Wycheproof’s Lachlan Van Schaik in the Seniors match on Saturday.

- Photo by Tara Lowe.

Kynan selected in Cricket Academy Program

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- Contributed

LOCAL boy Kynan Torney has been selected to take part in the Western Waves U/16 Cricket Academy Program.

An intense program starting off at CitiPower Oval in Melbourne, weekly trainings are now held at Monivae College in Hamilton.

Kynan was selected af ter a solid 22/23 Cricket Season where he was awarded St. Arnaud Cricket Club B Grade Club Champion (alongside Zane Bigmore) and B Grade Bowling Average and Aggregate, and a promising display at Country Week cricket earlier this year alongside his consistent selection of 4 years running in the Wimmera Mallee Rep sides.

Kynan is 1 of 2 to be selected from this region with Kobe MacGregor from Brim also a part of the program.

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