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scope for insurance inquiry pays off

The experiences of storm and flood-hit residents across the Central West, largely left high and dry by their insurers, will be front and centre at the upcoming parliamentary inquiry into insurers’ handling of the 2022 floods. Following representations by Independent Member for Calare Andrew Gee, Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones confirmed today, in response to a question raised by Mr Gee in Question Time, that the scope of the inquiry would now include the affordability and availability of insurance for customers in disaster-zones. “The stories of our disaster-hit residents, who faced horrific torrents only to be hung out to dry by their insurance companies, must be heard,” said Mr Gee. “The cruelty of insurance companies, in denying claim after claim in our devastated communities, must be brought to light. Change needs to come from this. “That’s why I’m pleased that the Assistant Treasurer today tabled a motion in the house which will see this inquiry into insurance set up in the coming days. “The inquiry will be formalised into Parliament on Monday, and I will make sure the inquiry takes evidence in our area. “But this inquiry must not be just a box-ticking exercise for the government. It must be a turning point, a true watershed moment, in the way insurers deal with disaster-hit policy holders. Enough is enough. “Today, two weeks after Minister Jones visited our region and met with our storm and flood-

hit residents and business owners, I asked the Assistant Treasurer during Question Time ‘to update our region on my calls for a parliamentary inquiry into what has been a cold hearted and shocking response by insurers to the recent storm and flood disaster in the Central West of NSW’. “Minister Jones confirmed that it was through listening to our stories, like those shared by Sarah Bone from 17 Shades Hair Salon in Molong, Kaylene Philpott from the Molong Post Office and Newsagency, and Brian and Lesley Smith from Eugowra, that made him see that a broader scope for the inquiry into insurance was needed,” Mr Gee said. In his response to Mr Gee’s question during Question Time, Minister Jones said: “The insurance policies that people take out is [sic] to protect themselves against the impacts of these tragedies, are there to smooth financial impacts, and they should not be adding to the anxiety of the disaster because of the mismanagement of the claims process. “We had meetings with small businesses in Molong. I met with Kaylene and Sarah, I think they run the newsagent and the hairdresser in Molong, [who] told their personal stories, and the devastation wrote by the floods in that town. We went out to Eugowra, and I was very moved. “We met with Brian and Lesley who are still waiting to have their claims fulfilled. “I took from that visit that the community had pulled together, but they needed more support and they needed the insurance claims honoured better. “The inquiry will look into the impact of those floods in those regions, the claims management process, the readiness of insurers to deal with it, the affordability of insurance. Andrew Gee has raised with me the issue of contested hydrography reports and that’s something we should be looking at. “We also want to look at mitigation and how households and communities and the government can improve effort around mitigation as well. “Unless we look at all of these issues, we won’t be resolving the issues and the problems around the issues.” Mr Gee’s question followed a speech in Parliament today in which he described the lack of disaster support the region has received compared to other disaster-hit areas as “appalling and inexcusable.”

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A perfect way to stop those 5c pieces from rolling around in your car, home, handbags and wallets is to donate these little silver pieces of annoyance to a better use. Molong resident, Tim Oxley is asking locals to consider turning their 5c pieces into help for the 'Kids with Cancer Foundation'. A volunteer at Vinnies in Bank Street, a muso, composer, performer - Tim with his heart of gold wants to help more kids, more families and communities struggling with sickness, expensive travel and hospitalisation costs when cancer strikes our young kids. "I spoke with Mary (Mulhall) and the volunteer team at Molong's Vinnies and we came up with the idea to help. "5c donations is affordable - and not only lightens our loads - but helps kids and families struggling with cancer." Great idea Tim! If you can help please drop your 5c collection into the container at Vinnies. Or call Tim who will be happy to collect from you 0452397341

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Around the traps

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Return to Molong sparks memories from 55 years ago

Molong Cadets : Achieving through training and volunteering

(Above Left) Cadet’s leader, Julie Dean, and (above right) Jade Kirk, thanking Lenny Punch and Brigade Officers for training the Molong St. John Ambulance Cadet Division.

(Above) Former resident, Norma Trad, returned to Molong last week to her first home in Australia (now the Molong Flower Room) Story and Photos by Rachel MacSmith

Molong was delighted to get a visit from past resident Norma Trad, and her grandsons David and Daniel Naddaf last week. Norma was the niece of the muchloved Joe and Jeanette Betros who ran the fruit and veg shop at 91 Bank Street, where the Molong Flower Room now operates. Norma came to Molong from Lebanon in 1968 with her three daughters and son to meet her late husband, Edmond who had arrived a year prior. The trip took eight days altogether. They lived next door to the fruit and veg shop, and there was no indoor bathroom, only outdoor which remains at the rear of the property today. When they first arrived, the priest at the time announced that the family was from overseas and that any help would be much appreciated. Over the following weeks, members of the community brought food, clothes, furniture and anything they could donate to their front door. Norma says they were overwhelmed by everyone's generosity. The two families mostly lived off the land and had many different types of vegetables and fruits in the backyard including the olive tree that is still there now. The tree was planted by her Uncle Joe, and Norma remembers she and her Aunt Jeanette making flat bread every week under the big tree at the back, which is still there. The Trad and Betros children attended the school that was run by nuns. They were so generous to the family because they knew they were new to the country and were struggling so they used to donate

the left-over milk. Norma and her Aunt Jeanette used to turn this into yogurt. Norma learned English in Molong. It was hard but she said that everyone was very patient and kind. The Trad family lived in Molong for five years before moving to Orange. Norma and her now adult children came to visit Molong about two years ago but were not able to see inside the property that was such an important part of their life, so it was very special for Norma and her grandsons to be able to see inside this visit. They were very grateful to Yvonne at the Molong Flower Room for being so generous with her time showing them around. Norma’s grandson David said: “When my brother and I decided to visit Molong for the first time and bring our grandmother with us, we would have never thought we would share such a precious experience. “Seeing not only her hometown, but the place she lived in over 55 years ago and speaking to members of the community who remembered her from that time. “Visiting Bank Street was the highlight of my grandmother's trip and she hasn't stopped talking about it. My grandmother has many fond memories living in Molong and has always said they were the best years of her life. She explained that in her life she has never met people that are more kind, generous and caring than the community in Molong and wishes that her days in Molong never ended.” Thank you to David and Daniel for bringing their grandmother back to Molong for a visit, and for sharing some of her memories with us.

Recognition, appreciation and celebration for young volunteers was the key to St John’s cadet presentation. Molong St John Ambulance Cadet Division held its presentations for fire safety badge course last week. Captain Lenny Punch and the Fire Brigade officers who assisted the cadets to complete the course were invited to attend the parade to present the fire safety certificate and badge. Family and friends attended to join in the celebration of the cadet’s achievements. Cadet Sergeant Jazmin Pietrzak instructed the cadets in drill and formed up an excellent parade. Hayden Calder started the proceedings by reading the Acknowledgement to Country. The Fire Brigade officers then presented the much-awaited certificates and badges. Cadet Officer Jade Kirk presented Fire Captain Lenny Punch with a certificate of appreciation

for the instruction and assistance given by his team. Cadets attended a Divisional Camp in June at Blaxland, visited the Museum of Fire at Penrith and the Glenbrook Fire Station. They were accompanied by Jade Kirk and Mitchell Cotter who must be commended for their efforts on camp. On parade, Jazmin Pietrzak and Mitchell Cotter were respectfully presented with their three-year star and five-year service bar for their volunteer work with St John. Cassandra Clayton finished the parade by reading the Code of Chivalry. Parade was followed by supper and the time to catch up with members and their supportive families. Divisional Superintendent Julie Dean expressed her appreciation to all who assisted with the Cadet Training Program and the achievements of the Molong Cadet Division.

Fabulous authors with their latest books headed to Orange last weekend for the 2023 Orange Writer’s Festival. Former executive producer of the Ray Hadley radio show, author Michael Thompson’s first novel How to Be Remembered was written in two months. He had 42 publishing/ agent knockbacks but persevered until one agent took up his book. In a short time, his book headed to book shops in the USA and recently he was offered a film opportunity. Mr Thompson also ran a podcast workshop.

Also in attendance was Adam Courtenay, son of the late Bryce Courtenay, who writes historical non-fiction, Kim Kelly who has published a number of books including The Rat Catcher, Grantlee Kieza (historical nonfiction), and Yvonne Weldon an indigenous writer - of her family story. Pictured above (L-R) is Central West Libraries MC, Kim Kelly (Millthorpe), Adam Courtenay (Sydney), Grantlee Kieza (Sydney), Yvonne Weldon (Cowra/Sydney), Michael Thompson (Sydney).

Two months writing and 42 rejections leads to novel film

Winners of 2023 Banjo Paterson Writing Awards congratulated The winners of the 2023 awards were presented with their certificates at last weekend’s Orange Writer’s Festival.

Pictured L-R: Kaitlyn Rutledge (Children’s Section), Jonathan Cant (Poetry), Ebony Inman (Children’s second prize), Jenna Poore (Children’s Section 3rd prize), (back)Timothy Guy (Short Story). 4

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New features and 'magic' to return at Molong show

by President Helen Crisp

The 2023 Molong Show is only weeks away! With Cudal Show going first on the September calendar (See What's On for dates P.17) followed by Eugowra Show, then by Molong Show and Canowindra. It's a whole new show this year - with a large committee of volunteers stepping up to return 'magic' to Molong's oldest event. Some of these ideas will be put into place this year - and many of the others will be put into place in 2024 and following years. The Molong Show schedule is out and can be picked up from Molong Newsagency , Lime and Stone and a couple of other locations around

town. The schedule features a tonne of sections and competitions - many are fun for both kids and adults.. Win or not ... efforts to enter do not go unnoticed. Entries are also open for the 2023 AgShows Young Woman competition - with the winner moving onto a regional competition and winners of that can take part in the Sydney Royal Easter Show competition. For information and to enter contact Wendy Henry on 0414 872 323. In addition Kate Greenwood is looking forward to organising a Most Suitably Dressed Pre-Teen fashion parade at the show featuring winner at the 2018 Molong Show, Zoe clothing made from natural fibres. Strahorn pictured with Cabonne Mayor Something new, at this year's Molong Kevin Beatty. Show. See you there!

News from Cumnock - The Village of the Heart

WE NEED Volunteers

Saving their town, saving their General Store, the Long White Lunch ... just a few of the initiatives Cumnock has produced in the past few years. In the small 'village of the heart' (as the locals call it) came the news that the Cumnock General Store might close if it was not sold. It was time for the pwners, Paul and Peg Rudd to move onto retirement ... and with no-one wanting to purchase the

store... well, along came the 'rescue'. The sold sign has gone up - and the call is out from the committee of energetic entrepreneurs to find the right skilled people to now bring about serious building/premises/shop changes. Pictured below are some of the amazing entrepreneurs and volunteers now progressing to reality. Keep an eye out! This community led project is absolutely ... marvellous!

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Saving our Store

A poem by Sonja Maree Kirchloff There was movement in the village for the word had passed around That the Cumnock store, it might be shutting down The owners were seeking change, it was worth a pretty pound So all the locals gathered for a save. All the tried and true Cumnockians, they gathered night and day Then had a bowlo meeting one fine winters night To announce the funds were raised, the shop it had been saved The community, they all cheered in delight The founding members drove it like a stock horse on a herd They never frayed or baulked at such a task The investments that they put in will forever aid the town As they have found the security they know will last Now the former owners have their new found chapters to discover The community gathers to lay the plans all down Cumnockians can delight as they go to bed at night Registrations Now open for the Cumnock Little Aths!! Follow the link below! https://regoform.mygameday.app/...

Knowing they have helped to save a struggling town.

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Around the traps

Welcome to August Peter Oates, born on 2 May 2023 weighing in at a healthy 8 pounds. The son of proud parents, Celia Caldwell and Jed Oates - August is the very welcomed grandson of Molong residents, Deb and Peter Oates. August follows a long ancestral line of the Cotter family and Oates family of Molong and district.

ABOVE: Maddie Chrystall and her teacher Mrs Keen who organised the Molong Central School primary students entries in the recent 2023 Cabonne Acquisitive Art Competition and exhibition. Maddie sketched an image of the shop 'Booful' in Bank Street.

ABOVE: Tania, Jodie, Lisa and Jenny headed to the Freemasons recently (with camera shy friends) to dance and sing along with Freemasons regular, Mila Haske (centre). Remember the Kristy Armstrong Karaoke Final with 10 finalists will be held at the pub this Saturday evening 12 August. Come with a group - or come alone - enjoy! Delicious meals or pizzas from Mario's Bistro (blackboard specials of amazing foods), cool and warming drinks from Kim's bar selection (including coffee and cake).

Letters

The gamble of purchasing World Cup tickets back in April definitely paid off for the Webb family.This week, Pene, Indi, Layla and Arlo Webb joined thousands of supporters to cheer on the Matildas and see them progress into the quarterfinals. What a fantastic experience!!!. We can’t wait to see Arlo and Layla replicate some of the incredible skills they saw live, back on the soccers fields for MDSC!. Thank you to Sam Duncan for this lovely Molong-at-the-Matildas story.

Dear Editor, Hear hear, Mr Pottie re the Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Associations 'Beat climate change by becoming vego' (Published in The Express 13 July, 2023). I too was a little miffed and I wrote to the CPSA to voice my opinion as I also thought they needed to do the research. I watched a webinar put on by Defeat Diabetes and from that followed Dr Paul Mason and many others, and found out about Low Carb Down Under. That's when I went down a rabbit hole and there is a world-wide movement on low-carb eating. I had never heard of this and it turned all my years of nursing on its head. If you do the research these are a group of doctors who are not afraid of admitting they were wrong and able to criticize the medical profession and others such as 'big pharma', some of them Professor Tim Noakes from Sth Africa and Dr Gary Fettke from Tasmania had to fight the establishment- and to their credit they fought and won. These are real doctors and lecturing

in universities now, so it could be a few years before their learnings are in the mainstream. Low Carb Sydney are having a free information session in Orange on the 4 September at 12pm in the Orange CWA Hall Robinson Park. Worth a visit if you have any chronic illness or auto- immune disease. But don't take my word for it, do the research on your favourite search engine. It's all there and lots on Youtube. Dr David Muecke from SA with a presentation 'Blinded' is a good one to watch and he tells it as it is! As to saving the world ... do the research too as broadacre farming and monoculture is detrimental to our land. Regenerative agriculture and good animal production will give the world the protein it needs. Farmers for Climate Action have good webinars too. We the 'little people' are all in this but big business and governments are leading us down the wrong path. No, I am not a 'conspiracy theorist'! Just another let down concerned citizen.

Janine Marriott Molong.

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2023 Molong Camp-oven Cook off

Co-event organiser ‘Bop’ Pringle preparing his entry with a couple of onlookers.

2023 competition winners - Nadia and Phil Donato won the judges taste buds with venison and red wine dish.

‘Cookie’ and Sharon’s entry was loved by all - fried rice and a mouth watering turkey dish. The kids lined up for ‘more rice please’?

November Shorn played great bush music at the event. Fabulous!

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Co-event organiser, Johnny Pringle looks over his mouthwatering entry.

‘Bop’ Pringle presenting Ray (Telegraph Hotel) and grandson Ollie with their prize - a camp oven.

Irene Isric and Narelle’s entry was a delicious chilli bean vegetarian dish. Yum! Irene was kept busy reading magical cards for ‘signs’.

2023 Molong Camp oven cook off

John waving his special gum leaf/herb garnish over his entry - a delicious rack of lamb. Delicious, cooked perfection, spring lamb.

Boiling the Billy competition (where are the firelighters!) See photo of Kylie Williams on P.2 getting her fire going.

L-R John, Tim, Robbie and Cookie waiting for slices of spring lamb cooked by John - with beers at the ready!

(Above) Ready to share delicious camp oven foods with the hungry crowd.

(Below) Coopah Mills preparing his camp fire.

The Wright's enjoying a beer and a taste of the best camp oven cooking

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The Gardener’s Diary: August

With Stephanie Hall

It's hard to believe it's August already and these beautiful sunny days have me even more confused. While enjoying the sun in late July, I had to keep reminding myself not to get too excited about planting the spring veggies yet. 'It's still winter' has almost become a mantra that I keep repeating to myself while I plod around the garden. Now, there's good reason for all this conservatism. As many locals know, we can experience frost right through to November. In fact, I saw a light frost in our garden on the 9 December last year that almost took out all 40 of my tomato plants! With predictions of a warmer-than-average August and September, I don’t envisage such a late frost this year, but I'm still proceeding as if our frosts are going to stick around. August is typically the month that gardeners in NSW and Victoria start some spring crops outdoors and summer crops indoors. Here, my plan is to start my hottest heatloving crops early in the month including my chillies and capsicums (Peppers, colloquially). By starting these plants, from seed, nice and early in the month I can ensure that I have nice big plants ready for late spring. Peppers require a constant temperature of between 15 and 24 degrees to germinate which is why they must be started indoors. In my first few years of gardening I managed to get pepper seeds to germinate in a northfacing windowsill; but, they were a little leggy and had to be moved outdoors, during the day, soon after. Now, I use a heat mat (a preloved brewing mat in truth) which sits underneath my trays of seedlings until they germinate. As soon as the little seedlings emerge the trays are removed from the mat and placed under artificial lighting. This lighting is left on the plants for six hours a day until they are ready to be hardened off outside. Peppers have been notoriously difficult for me to grow in the past; so, I am planning to start many varieties this year with the hope that I will find one or two that really like our climate. Around the middle of the month I will move onto planting my pea seeds directly into the garden. Peas will germinate in temperatures as low as four degrees and are frosthardy plants. The flowers are frost sensitive though, so you won’t get any peas to pick until the frosts have passed. Online you can find some great snow pea seeds including the beautiful 'Golden Podded Pea' but I

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also recommend growing a shelling pea like 'Greenfeast' or 'Green Arrow'. With all the convenience of frozen peas at the store, shelling peas can seem like a mundane and unnecessary task. However, I find that there is no other task that so busies the hands and frees the mind like sitting down to shell some peas. At the end of the month, I will head back indoors to start seeds for my tomatillos, eggplants and tomatoes, much the same way as I started the peppers, and that will be a sure sign that spring is just around the corner.

TOP: Stephanie Hall in her garden. ABOVE: So long as kale, spinach and silverbeet are planted at the right time, your crop should last until spring. Carrots are best sown from seeds, and in cooler climates, Carrots can be sown from August until January.

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Matilda, Nikora, Hunter and John Mitch Redfern

U10 Magpies

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U11 Falcon’s

Mason Clarke was this weeks star player, receiving the medal for the U11 Falcon’s. Wonderful effort, Mason.

Tabetha Townsend was awarded player of the match for u10 Galahs who played off against CYMS in Molong last weekend.

This is exactly what team sport is all about!. Seeing beautiful, big smiles on the players faces, and wonderful friendships made along the way. A lovely photo of two U6 Phoenix players, Ike and Clara.

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U10 Galah’s player of the week, Ebony, proudly wearing the medal. Well done, Ebony!!.

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Yeoval. Cudal.

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place

your a3 order, restrictions neces strict limit on the of extras

newsprint sitate number

printed

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the

Despite crops

rust

disease,

yield

about

and

The

little

yield,

not

broken

Tlie

in amount last week,

F.A.Q.: Second Shot

and

Talking

the

This

so is

.silo

the

season

second the

than

nore

and

proved

uis

offhand 'would

say. wheat

Burgess

ten

.the

that.

nas

SHOT

shot

and

at he

this

the

BRIDGE OVER CREEK FROM A. STREET?

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and

26,

spirits '

get

falls

ties

him

the

they,

over

hour

E. Y.

took

26,

the

she

will

the

would

have

week,

but

'If

After

FOR FIFTH SECURITY LOAN Can

COUNCIL'S CONFERENCE WITH RAILWAY OFFICER

district

the

for

the

which

The

possibility

end with

nect

Hill

erecting

of creek

the

over

lower

Loans

George, for quotas

this

statement

con

the

officers

yesterday discussed

'We

engineer)

the

from

the

Street,',

brought need

Aid.

The

number

here residenceyears Mr. L and; Mrs. Street, / left the district. Mr. Casey-

Thursday

with

their

yesterday new place

'We

also

lower idea

creek

end

viewed

connect

Road. 'Mr. und

higher

...Fry authorities

-e-

the

this

case

soon

brook

stated.

never

hope

gatekeeper

the

were

—

the

few

expected

let

will on

bandsmen,

Floats

which

good

all

days,

to Miss

commenced

left

for

the

Margaret for

row

the

there

for

Committee, said'

this

only

four

the

Mr.

Post

sizes

declared

the

tlie

Mr.

procession Carpenter see

organisation

and

'If

floats.,

'We

at have

the

would

made.

said

house

wound

town

enter

trip.

soon

opinion

placing cement

the

stock

barrel

.death, was

the

took

'Prior

to the

his

liini

gun.

find

that

depressed.'

from

Mrs.

Hillan

and

was

hos

fur

advertised

March

Hall, 20.

Cross

until is

holidays of Smith,

and.

Sydney

spent Gidley

Street

tonight

Sydney

holidaying '

for

small

holidays

Mr.

are

and

Sandra.

daughter,

Mrs.

Reg

Four, from the hangars Parkes Aerodrome are at dis present being will mantled and be for transported Melbourne. re-erection drome of

Hos

sale

Southern

Leaving

spent

find

from himself

which

the

under

yesterday, a couple

postponed

Back

the

soil,

his

etc.,

been

depressed

died

inflicto.d

mentally

said.

returning

deceased

wound

brother

from

Sydney

spending ?

auction

XXX

examined

his

mentally Wilson

Dr.

Thompson,

said:

gunshot whilst

relieved

District

discharged

shotgun

printed

'Mr. ing,

are

Molong

recently

the

at. for

intends

Mrs. J. Attenborougli Lane Cove.

been

lias

evidence

dentil,

request

worried,'

and

had

who

been

left

important

niture, be held

ne^a

which

caused heart.

vacation

Murray.

operation

lie

weeks.

said.

his

Miss tomor

leaning

manner, in .Wilson,

and leave

will

of Murray, Murray is being Heaton's by his XXX

has

and

pital where

the

for their

Sydney.

annual J.

Cassell,

pital,

Police,

that

the

their

Mrs. Mr.

today

stage

McKeowen

Mr.

went

the

gone with

floor, of

that

near

found

for

Hall

want

possible.'

the-

the

over

G, that

him,,

would

before

float

and

stantaneous,

said.

type

life

gun

Dr.

been

business

own

gun

had

any color

Street. at Wright, Mr. Bill

see

morning

crows

having

company

was nearer his heart placed it the discharging by pressing with a case lid. trigger packing 'It would be quite to discharge easy

said

procession Town the

and

Molong

and

leave

,(first

McKeowen

.holidays

Enjoying

body

which

far, float

enter

possible, nominations

all

the

want

size any to know

ol:

.meeting tonight,' he

the

take

still

the

every

father my the shed. It

and

Carpenter,

that

offers

refused

early shoot at

and

his

school

Celebration

Ken

morning

usually practice

out

patch.

'T.

his

,tlie

float.

Office

nre

members

.make

been

Mr.

appeared

procession on April

strict limit of extras

any

his

Wilson.

restrictions ?

morning

and

has

Sp.p.rfitn.rtr

belonged kept

gun

was

Sgt. Farriiigton, evidence gave 'Melrose' in

Sydney

Thomas,

II.

Bank,

Mrs.

aoctor.

and

has

and

Mrs.

and

Sydney holidays

been

had

lioli

Burgess

Mr.

Commonwealth

did

HEALTH'

and

where

Neville.

Pat

the

for tonight Sydney; her annual spend

plans

Miss

life.'

own

weeks

health

worried.

'The

and

the

streets

for public holiday celebrations. centenary

district

leave

types

all

are required for through Molong

all

see

said.

Sunday

wishing

public

father

annual holidays, last night.

Stores

—K.3.7

to go melon

vacant

seats

his

three

indifferent

and

feeling

—

will to journey Sunday to participate in that Sunday city.

Band

bus 10.30

the

bottle

Chemists

Kruschen

down, and quotas

Band on

the

will Til

that

Gef

class.'

above

Molong Orange

Depart

good Aid.

some

He fatality. that suggested

INDIFFERENT

'IN

WHERE'S MOLONG— THOSE FLOATS ?

MOLONG BAND FOR ORANGE

'lit

its

have

time

pos

would

Railway

that

the

over-subscribed,'

said.

the

interview,'

our

week

Euchareena

sympathetic,

oi\r

hopeful

from

said

from

'They

the

with

permanent

am'

result.

are

all

second

ran

George

Mr.

results

over

put

said

Fry

benefit if

appointed.

rate

'and

the

SA L T ©

.been

said.

George

the

here

centres.

sitatg number

Mayor

the

'Mr. great ment

have

quotas

Mr. time, will be at

he per cent.,' said, advance subscriptions been

the

abode.

Casey, John,

and

Mudgee

morning.

with her Mrs. sister, Holidaying of Betts is Mrs. Rhodes, W. Street, of with her small Orange, Patterson, daughter, Lesley.

out

came

Teddy

sons,

have

'Cudal

Street the

'For

advance people regarding Mr. said. George' 'For the last Security Loan,' added, Mr. George 'Molong its class with topped £35,940 with a capita of per subscription £21/5/9.

bridge

very

promised

sible,'

with

was

received.

newsprint a

ML-/

health

interviewing subscriptions,'

were

from

site,

Hill

erecting

this

'Interest

£3/2/6 ready

ing

said.

the including overhead pedestrian subway.

to prior say anything intended taking

Mrs.

and

last,

two

Leaving

she

Gov with

witness's

and

Tracey

Jim

spoke

last

night not

beer,'

shot his

Mon earliest

lay

who,

Officer

brotlier-in-law, the '.o property. '1

millions.

body

father's

Farrington

rierge'ant

with

the

ernment

tea).

purified.

kept and

Kruschen

cup

bodily

are

regular

course

subscriber

dropped

(the'

relief

crossing

proposals

forward,

for

bridge,

Fry

centres.

£2,000. £2,000. £1,700. Cumnock, £1,000.

complete. Tone

Cudal,

night's

Mr.

Tilbroolc

SUBWAY'

normal,

the

his

Medical

;

Miss is Edna of Bathurst, Dunn, a few weeks with spending holiday Mr. Mrs. J. G. and grandparents, West of End. Weeltes,

16.

said

next the

supply

left their

lie

barrel the floor with a single There was blood gun nearby. he dead. and cliest appeared He contacted Dr. G. B. Wilson,

Eugowra,

last

morning.

with

possibility level

present

district

Col

where

February

cover

use

her

an lasted under hour. inquiry Arthur Harold evidence, son said lie of deceased, on his father's a slied body in Pinecliffe property 'Melrose,' on the of lived, morning they

found

two of

dose

(enough morning bloodstream

sixpence the First— Second

Loan

Mr.

released

the

daily

sup

now.

back

another

sale

Giving Boardman,

WORKS

proven

small

Manildra,

Road

by Molong

the Aid. J. special meeting, Mayor, A. Tilbroolc, with other. said, together lie had three met aldermen, railway

Bank

Kruschen

have

Satis in the —

Organiser,

morning

They are: Molong, £9,000.

the

Euchareena

KRUSCHEN

tests

value

functions

from

Street

the

investigated yesterday Railway and Engineer Council. Municipal was

Security

month?

Western

bridge

£15,700

raise

Fifth

opens

HOW Clinical fold

milk

Thursday

GRANGEIl, Molong. A. LUN GAS, Manildra J. HOG AN, Cumnock. B. S. BRUCHHAUSER, KRUSCHEN Yeoval. MBS. A. L. Cudal. CHAPMAN, F. W. Eugowra DIXON, as Kindly place your order,

HILL

several

Gidley OTvsey 'have

witnesses

three

got

it's

TOWN TALK

the

and

get

added.

before

Rlornin^i conducted

was

only

were

will

she

Newsagents: There

spilt workers

the we

day,

left

following

over

crying

[

Pinecliffe.

can rheumatic cripple Agonising pain to rid of now Act your system you. that matter waste poisonous' seeps the bloodstream, causes needle into to acid in uric crystals lodge sharp Salts and muscles joints. Kruschen flushes out the system, taken regularly free from the waste matter it keeps that causes rheumatism, lumbago, Kruschen stiff joints. helps you, meet enthusiasm. tasks with ?daily energy,

for

closed

This

inquest

for

breweries

the this

(

Mr. G. the Orange Coroner, morn at Thompson, Molong this Mr. A. A. on the death of ing at on 16, Boardman, February

153,000

week.

Thursday.

,on

said.

Had

Hotel

Telegraph

».

now

'Express':

been

Thursday, for ply

idea when be again

beer

added.

and

the

over

has

the

day

told

Wednes

Mr.

has

At Molong

Sons,

wheat

draught

while

each.

Jones,

'Since

February

of hours each the couple day with and of exception Monday, Wednesday when it rationed out was yesterday, an hour, a of to quarter daily. 'We are now completely out,'

and

in drawing Hogan

advised

been

that or

bags.

expected

until

quota,'

week,

Mrs.

De's

said:

circumstances,

made

have

stack,

and

those

will

Mr.

February

wine

selling

out

run

had

Licensee

yield. had been

the

about

to the feel beginning the strike in breweries.

for

quarter

beer

Hotel,

CORONIAL INQUIRY ON PINECLIFFE FATALITY

and they could. they 58,000 bags

that

are

have

available,'

said, what

Myors

been

normal

bottled

wheat

beer

have since.

not

but

brewery

homestead

seen

the

average wheat

the

night, received

beer

-of

for

when

morning,

Freemasons

out

Under

day,

last

morning.

wheat

out

known this

the

said.

EXPRESS'

yet

available.

ran

advance

from a gleaned it agents, ap bags' to the acre

said they agents taking bagged

another

been

are

due to

shortage

has has out.

run

not be

Ilogan,

would

CAN DISTRICT RAISE £15,700?

resulted

Rheumatism

but

BAD'

ever

when

estimated

The continue about

beer-drinkers

of the

hotel beer

has

again

Interviewed

remember

not had

harvest

stacks.

and

gathering

to been

agents,

bushels so

before,

rain

could

the

have not certainly Mr. bad, Burgess

six the

down,

'only

the said

liad

had

never

added.

when

bigger

shows

bad,

frequent

have

just I

farmers about about

lot

had I

wheat,

sprung had never

have

continuous

the

NEVER

ripen. rust

information of

were

AND

SPRUNG'

said Burgess before. type

'jsut

much

eitheTj'

Molong

men

TO BUY THE

sprung.

paddocks

the

with

fall

knocked

sec

about

said.

WHEAT

'THE

Speaking

Mr.

really

think

rain

that been

would...

grade

Mr. 'ALL

ib.,'

that

several

this,

and

was

left

don't

the

From number pears

they

other

could

confirmation

obtained

said

One

wheat yards

the

has

silos

shot

said.

which

Although be

the

of it

'RUST

started seen

suffered

?'ears.

'I md '

worse

'I much

which or

stored

the

are

that

Railway Mofflngrecord. biggest on

effects

believed

'EXPRESS'

still

ting rain.

have wheat.

rust

before, year earlier, nine out

sown

best

grade

rain

that the

silos

although

best,

wheat

that

first

much due

the wheat just :auglit ;he stage. flowering 'Late wheat this

the

bushels

the

either

percentage

'None

bushels. 162,309 bushels. 111,973 Express' reporter Mr. Ted Bur; agent,

Sprung:

iad That

'All'

a '

days.

are

which

silos,

is:

bushels.

said:

jess, '

morning,

;lii's

record.

any

36,563 Grade:

few

bushels 450,000 more is expected. is one understood,

than

It stacks

wheat

Molong

460,000

WHERE

stacks,

;losed

within

finishes

stripping

Already,

BIGGEST WHEAT STACKS ON RECORD ?

RUST DISEASE

heavy

expected

are

when

MOLONG FEELS EFFECT OF BEER SHORTAGE

Yield

Molong Harvest May 460,000 Bushels DESPITE HEAVY

those

will,

shortly.

The

with

buildings,

the

for earmarked is expected,

aero-

exception

other be

purposes,

disposed'

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suggested:

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the

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Mr.

the

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last

ceeds

from

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and asking done.' that can be Rev. W. 0. .Ritchie: hold the to up opening tion

now

not

Molong

will

till

/to.

clash

Mullan:

with

Show.

liev.

--if

liall,

'have to

the

110

meeting

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tralia,

now

Manildra,.

residing .

Greek

?ality

1920-1946.

Ae,4-,

(Thursday),

commencing

night

Aid

4 of j

supper.

;

Scottish

^ RANGE there

with

Scotch

Fair

in on

miss

Manildra.

Band

will.

b'e'»

else,

-at

the*

.'Memorial

the

Saturday Competitions, this the 'day

Manildia, Luncheon, Don't

Pipe.

everybody

had

bus,

and

price

August

IS.

BAKER,

order

year 's

medium,

was

from

Oranges,

Alyois

Peas;

Potatoes,

Sons.

etc

,sat

land £.1.1/1600: &

Martin,

House

—

handy:

with to

Apply

Molong, McNeilly,

Lord's

.1,12

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few

Place,

acres

up.

last'

letter

C-1

write-

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Molong

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of',

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and N

ithe

sinner's

'on

ilio

felt

that

prospective the appreciate

fully continuous the

rise

One-

con

proposed

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and

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FRIDAY, WATCH

St.

War

the

must

have

Abel 10/-;

Hon.;

Secretary.

II.

Barrett, Mr.

£1/!/-;

11.

Cooniber,

Mr.

10/-;

Mr.

Maunder, Bacon,

Miss The

l.ie

Mr. 10/-; Stokes,

.T.

^lr.

Hill

and

1.0/(i;

total

announced

later

issue.

ful

Two which here will

Mrs.

hos

fiancee. his had been

and who

Olver

was

scoring

the

shoot fired

shots) Scores

N. the

500

yards

success

when

Langdoh

J. (500

points

Molong

over

brother

Mrs.

again

most at

Saturday,

However,

her

and

Street.

SHOOTING MOLONG

were

Olver

with

Mr.

Gidley

rifle

shots

sister,

j.,

holidaying

Range

Rifle

eight yards. defeated

range

(eight

Burns

Monday

and

the

Finch,

10/-; Anonymous £1. collections will

final

including

Street.

Mrs.

Junee

Tonkin

I?.

School

weeks

Gollan, with the

RIFLE

Mrs.

Mr.

Military Tango,

Myors,

the

Bros..

£1;

will

former's parents returned Myors, morning. Miss of is Nancy Riaeh, Eiigowra, with the of staying Hyland family the absence of Phillip Street, during and Mr, Mrs. Hyland. Airs. L. of Mac Port Titterton,

Airs. Leslie

Mrs.£1; Young, 10/-; Cassiiuaty & 1/1/-; Thomas,

the

aid

and introduced been A light supper

Len.

qiiario,

of is Ryan, Blayney, sonin with her holiday Les and Mrs. Mr. daughter,

in-law

Mvors,

10/-; £.'5;

;

are

Country

Mrs.

Bryee, £2/2/-; .

1AM,

£1/1/-; Drury, C. Kiiuia,

Mr.

holi of

favorites,

number

Muriel

Mr.

observed'

Mrs.

holidaying ?-

meeting.

Lee,

and

funds in the

Waltz

and

.1.

Mr,

week' returned

on away O'Brien

dance

Waltz,

danced.

Mrs.

Miss

T. Mrs. ii0/7/(i; JVl -'* C H £4; Stokes, Mrs. C. Giffm, £2/2/-;

Read, Mrs

Rev.

night

recently

Mr.

Coun

manu

last1

management

old

King's

Parks,

But

donations

Pat.

old-style and Band

Destiny

Muni Molong to acknowledge

Mullan,

the

Hotel.

Cornisli,

further

are

Mrs.

the

cordial

'Marin

who

All

law

the

absence

and

After

Aid.

was

the

Sydney

Saturday.

spending

night's

Mayor^

the

Mrs.

Reid,

Hall

and

served.

Peter

John

Fir.th the

Barrett,

receiving congratu friends the on Molong

tomorrow

pital,

tov.

Wal.

arrange Ball must

as'

daughter.

usual

good

meet

Rooms

attendance

Ambulance

will

ITS

Younger

special

baby

Mr.

the

C.W.A.

held

Jones

L..

the

conference

held be

that

tfteir

During

The

has

Brown,

Mrs.

carrying Telegraph

£;),;?

GR AB

sons,

last

silence

Amos, £1; J.

PARTICULARS FOE LATER K.

her

wi'.li' conjunction Association, desires Council

Mrs.

SEPTEMBER

spot

Municipal

the

death

present

following above appeal:

charges.'

Memorial

tlie

effect

days,

latei w^is received he

Molong

minute's

OPENING BALL

POULTRY

the

district

arrival

home

work

arc

facturers-

FURTHER DONATIONS FOR U.N.A.C.

line

lations

Friday

Orange,

requested, the forthcoming

and

From

men

the

on on

of J.

held

finalised. Mr.

the

weight.

Coomber.

Mrs.

night.

Arts.

extended

those

consumers

costs

when

reported

now

residents and Butler and

Tilbrook.

rental

Boree

of reminded

Punchbowl,

meeting

Women's

all

where,

Manildra, attention.

was

the

are

will

side

and

collapsed,

Ken,

cost

Annual

Set

Mrs.

ing

Messrs.

glancing

rendered

was

had

Street.

Members

the

Parkes

Griffiths,

G-.

visiting

particularly ments for

when blow.

Mathews

his

son

and

Mrs.

been

from

down

district.

interest

pulled

Mr.

are

ham

the

warm

seconding

congratulations

mile

whilst

the

resident

his

Mr.

great

deceiving

step, have

,1.

cil

Shire.

'It and

Gumble

the

ler,

tnc

and than

for

in said

thanks

the

Mathews

Balcomb,

taken

birth

members

re-sleepering

condition

and

for

one

bending

?The, sympathy

Rillans'

to all Cunmock-Gumble

to.'

(Mr. or

charges

those:-

iniUiHling Kof' Boree

taken'

Mrs:

Shire

actual

expect

TOWN TALK

instructed

jp'roj)6sodl

electrical'' 1

'-known,

'-is

lie

Council

letter Clerk

the

when

need,

...

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FIRST

Boree

was1 attention

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REG’S BENCH Melbourne airport authority found over 200 dead crows on a road near the airport, and there was concern that they may have died from Avian Flu. A Bird Pathologist examined the remains of all the crows, and, to everyone's relief, confirmed the problem was definitely NOT Avian Flu. The cause of death appeared to be vehicular impacts. However, during the detailed analysis it was noted that varying colors of paints appeared on the bird's beaks and claws. By analyzing these paint residues it was determined that 98% of the crows had been killed by impact with lorries , while only 2% were killed by an impact with a car. The airport then hired an Ornithological Behaviorist to determine if there was a cause for the disproportionate percentages of lorry kills versus car kills. The Ornithological Behaviorist very quickly concluded the cause: when crows eat road kill, they always have a look-out crow in a nearby tree to warn of impending danger. The scientific conclusion was that while all the lookout crows could shout "Car", none could shout "Lorry." A slice of apple pie is $2.50 in Jamaica and $3.00 in the Bahamas. These are the pie rates of the Caribbean. A woman went to the emergency room, where she was seen by a young new doctor. After about 3 minutes in the examination room, the doctor told her she was pregnant. She burst out of the room and ran down the corridor screaming. An older doctor stopped her and asked what the problem was... after listening to her story, he calmed her down and sat her in another room. Then the doctor marched down the hallway to the first doctor's room. "What's wrong with you?" he demanded. This woman is 63 years old, she has two grown children and several grandchildren, and you told her she was pregnant?!!" The new doctor continued to write on his clipboard and without looking up said: "Does she still have the hiccups?" At St. Peter's Church in Adelaide, they have weekly husbands' Marriage seminars. At the session last week, the priest asked Giuseppe, who said he was approaching his 50th wedding anniversary, to take a few minutes and share some insight into how he had managed to stay married to WORD SEARCH

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the same woman all these years. Giuseppe replied to the assembled husbands, 'Wella, I'va tried to treat her nicea, spenda da money on her, but besta of all is, I tooka her to Italy for the 25th anniversary!' The priest responded, 'Giuseppe, you are an amazing inspiration to all the husbands here! Please tell us what you are planning for your wife for your 50th anniversary?' Giuseppe proudly replied, " I gonna go pick her up. A man sees a sign outside a house 'Talking greyhound For Sale.' He rings the bell, Dave appears and tells him the dog can be viewed in the back garden. The man sees a very nice looking greyhound sitting there. "Do you really talk?" he asks the greyhound. "Yes," the greyhound replies. After recovering from the shock of hearing the greyhound talk, the man asks, "So, tell me your story." The greyhound looks up and says, "Well, I discovered that I could talk when I was pretty young. I wanted to help the government, so I was recruited by ASIO to spy on dodgy people. "In no time at all they had me jetting from country to country, sitting in rooms with spies and world leaders, because no one imagined that a greyhound would be eavesdropping. "I was one of their most valuable spies for eight years. But the jetting around really tired me out, and I knew I wasn't getting any younger so I decided to settle down. I signed up for a job at Canberra airport to do some undercover security work, wandering near suspicious characters and listening in. I uncovered some incredible dealings and was awarded several medals. I got married, had a few puppies, and now I've just retired." The man is amazed. He goes back into the house and asks the owner how much he wants for the greyhound. "Ten dollars," Dave says. "Ten Dollars is that all? But this greyhound is absolutely amazing! Why on earth are you selling him so cheaply?" "Because he's a lying bastard. He's never been out of the garden!!.

Across 1 Own (7) 5 Goes without food (5) 8 Freedom from war (5) 9 Dispute (7) 10 Change for the better (7) 11 Youngster (5) 12 Precious metal (6) 14 Sheep's coat of wool (6) 18 Throng (5) 20 Try (7) 22 Radioactive element (7) 23 Reddening cosmetic (5) 24 Toy bear (5) 25 Satisfied (7) Down 1 Young dogs (7) 2 Skin of the head (5) 3 Something offensive to look at (7) 4 What follows (6) 5 Former French currency (5)

6 Canned fish (7) 7 Substantial (5) 13 Skin-tight garment (7) 15 Afterwards (5,2) 16 Beseech (7) 17 Road-surfacing

material (6) 18 Container for condiments (5) 19 God or goddess (5) 21 Shade of purple (5)

(6) 5 Surrender return on investment (5) 6 U.S. state - or Asian one! (7) 7 Peer almost ahead of time (4) 8 Some other message for Olympian messenger (6) 13 Backing for last couple of actors in show (8) 15 Braves chase pa all

over (7) 17 Ribs to order in a restaurant (6) 18 Herdsman finding river in port (6) 20 Trunk for the end of August or thereabouts (5) 22 A reporter beginning to turn up for music drama (5) 23 A number of sheets about a thousand? (4)

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Across 1 Trees discovered in the Spanish manuscript (4) 3 A break for the kids when actors have to work? (8) 9 They pinch children (7) 10 It doesn't matter if it's dis or dat duck? (5) 11 Fish that may be amber (5) 12 Trial - or trade (6) 14 Asleep, but prepared to slip away (6) 16 Rub away a bread roll (6) 19 Endless oriental holiday in spring (6) 21 Feed the furnace in this town (5) 24 Anaesthetic used in some therapy (5) 25 King surrounded by menservants or knaves (7) 26 Discover the absence of our island state (8) 27 Post that once provided personal protection (4) Down 1 One blend - mixture given title? (8) 2 Some could help a man climbing a tree (5) 4 More off for instruction?

SODUKU Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9, with no number repeated. MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 10 August 2023 11 15 MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 7 October 2021

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Molong Golf by the Ghost Walker Sunday at the Royal Molong Golf Course we welcomed back Mick Philpott who’s been away for nine weeks touring the countryside and also Ged who’s been coaching the women’s league tag team who played on the Saturday and enjoyed a victory. Good luck for this weekend. There were ten players and we played a two person ambrose event and again I’m not sure if a winner was declared. Either that or I wasn’t paying attention because Troy and I probably didn’t win. I have never seen Mick Philpott hit the ball better. Except for his drive off the tee on the first and the fact that he put his tee shot off the seventh over the fence (that shot was that bad it didn’t even make the road) he played very well. The nine weeks away must have been the break he needed. Ged lent Mick his golf cart. This may have helped Mick’s game by him not having to walk between golf shots but it was a distraction for us because Mick was like a kid with a new toy the way he was carrying on driving the golf cart. Stubba was playing trick shots at golf on Sunday. Off the eighth tee he actually hit the sponsor’s board that was directly behind his back. How he got the ball to turn ninety degrees (if my angles and degrees are right) and hit something behind his back is certainly a trick shot in my books. Just as well he didn’t become a brain surgeon. Troy Warner was my golfing partner and we engaged in some friendly banter about some of our golf shots and also how he was raking the greens. Our opponents preferred to call it arguing but delighted in our persiflage. Our putting was terrible which didn’t help with our scoring. But, a shot that goes in the hole is pure luck. A shot to within two feet of the flag is skill. They say about golf that there is no better game in the world when you are in good company, and no worse game when you’re in bad company. I’m undecided about Sunday. Mark Frazer had a better game than last week and combined well with Mick to probably go close to winning with their high handicaps. Nothing pertaining to golf but I heard if you want directions on how to get to Coolah don’t ask Jack Mann or Mark Oates. Apparently they don’t know how to get there. Golf again on Sunday, 8.30am for 9am. Everyone is welcome and we’d love to see you there.

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Bullettes play at 1:40 against Orange United in an elimination final at Manildra this Saturday. Youth league play at 11:20 against Condobolin at Condobolin on Sunday. MOLONG MAGPIES RUGBY

Molong Magpies Walla – 6 August 2023 Bathurst Final The Molong Magpies Wallas made the journey to Bathurst for the last gala day for the year. Though it was a foggy start, the conditions turned balmy for the players towards the end of the second games with some parents in shorts and t-shirts enjoying the weather and great rugby. U6 drew Emus Green and Bathurst Blue, U8 Bathurst Blue and Emus Black, U10 Bathurst Gold and Orange City. Under 6. The under-6s played their final game of the season on Sunday with Bathurst Bulldogs hosting a foggy gala day. Our Maggie's faced off against an all-girls Orange Emus team in the first match, followed by the Bathurst Bulldogs. In the initial game, our under-6s started strong, with Isaac Hobbs scoring a try within the first 30 seconds. Throughout the day, Isaac displayed fantastic sportsmanship, showing empathy for his teammates when they were injured and sharing the ball to ensure everyone had an equal opportunity. Well done, Isaac! Among our junior players, Ryan Murphy, Henry Hobbs, and Maverick Barrett took some time to get into the game, enjoying lollies before the match. However, the sugar kicked in soon after, and they swiftly outpaced the opposition once again. Quinn Butler's excellent passing skills stood out once more, contributing to Alex Barrett's surprising try. Alex is demonstrating potential as a dynamic winger who can exploit small gaps effectively. Henry Welsh had an outstanding game and received an award for “Good Sportsmanship” from the Emus' side, along with a $5 canteen voucher. He was recognized for his act of checking on an opposing team member who fell over. Well done, Henry! During the break, the team engaged in an intense double-length field game of soccer, leaving them quite fatigued for the second match against Bathurst Bulldogs. With increased pressure from the Bulldogs' defence, our under-6s had limited opportunities to advance with the ball. Paddy Murphy managed to find a gap and scored a try. Paddy's strategic approach to attacking the defence line has flourished this season, and we're excited to see his progress in the under-8s next year. Rhys Morley skilfully evaded the opposition multiple times, doing so with a smile on his face. His dynamic playstyle, along with Georgia Redfern's quick thinking and fast passing, made for an impressive season. Henry Haynes once again demonstrated his skills, aiding the opposition and scoring several tries. His elusive running and skilled kicking make him a valuable asset for next season. Luke Mackenzie covered a significant amount of ground and disrupted the defence once again, leaving us eager

to see his performance in the under-8s next season. Oliver Townsend showcased his side-stepping abilities, confusing the opposition and running the length of the field to score a try. The players of the match were Hiraka (Budda) and Hugh Butler. Budda's speed and quick recovery were his main strengths, while Hugh displayed impressive stamina for a young player, making him a promising asset for the under-6s next year. Finally, the parents and carers of our under-6s would like to thank Michelle Murphy, who wore multiple hats this season by managing the bench, coaching, and conducting Thursday training sessions. Special thanks also to Gordon Welsh for coaching, and to Mike Murphy and Peta Porter for stepping in to give Michelle and Gordo a well-deserved break. U8. The Magpies took on Bathurst Blue in the first game and great to see numbers on the bench. With a focus on tackle technique and safety for the previous two weeks, the players were on fire in defence, making meters without the footy and effecting great turn overs. Fun was had in the sun finishing the game on top! The weekend provided two opposite games with the second game against an inform Emus Black being a much harder grind, but again the team rose to the challenge and played some great footy. Focus was placed on passing the ball which the team rose to the challenge. Player of the Day went to Hunter Brooks for his all round drive around the paddock. Thankyou to Coach Dean for his efforts and to the families and supporters for the year and look forward to seeing you again next year U10. Super Sunday Rugby wrapped up with 'two hearts on their sleeves' performances for the Molong U10's Magpies at the Bathurst Bulldogs home ground. It was a foggy, early start and there were plenty of fog duckers to be spotted! Game one was a rematch from last week against Bathurst Gold. This was the third encounter against Bathurst Gold for the season and to recap on each game; game one, the Magpie's struggled to match the size and intensity from the Goldies (who were fresh from two training sessions per week and some pre-season games in Sydney...). The second encounter the Magpies were in the contest but still a little behind the pace, an improvement but we didn't quite see the Magpies reach their playing potential. The third encounter (you could forgive the Goldies for being confident) however, hold the phone, lock up the kids - the Magpies bucked out of the shoots and soon made the home team work harder than Santa on Christmas Eve. The teams went into halftime very even on the points, with the final scoreline being about evens, perhaps slightly in

favour of the hosts. We are not sure what Torsten Ellis ate for breakfast that day, but he turned up in game mode and proceeded to run and tackle like a man possessed. A stellar effort from Cooper Goburg and Te Pia Pineha was noticed and commended by all spectators. Hunter Roberts was firing on all 8 cylinders and the engine room made up of Seb 'Steamroller' Mullins, Jaxon 'Buster' Townsend and Max 'Ball Ferret' Butler put in a hard day where every ruck was contested fiercely. Well done to Bathurst Gold on a great game of Rugby. The second game was against Orange City and the U10's Magpies had an absolute ball. It was a tough game however the Magpies made sure they finished their season on a good note, with plenty of fun and good times shared on the field. The game was really a whole of team effort and the team really did rally together for an almighty performance. Te Pia Pineaha was a standout during this game, showing excellent, committed defence and super speedy, darting runs. Arlo Webb stepped up as well and showed us how much he loves his footy! Tom Salter put in a gallant effort and was almost carried from the field after a tough week of battling a lurgy. Guy Shannon put in a solid and proud performance and Bryson Elliott showed an excellent turn of pace when he pilfered the ball and ran sixty odd meters to dive over the line untouched. Hunter Roberts was awarded toughest player of the day and Torsten Ellis was player of the day. It was a really positive day of Rugby for the U10's Magpies and this fine group of mates will sorely miss grinding it out on the Rugby field together. The U10's Magpies played with no reserve players for most of the season which was usually against other teams with between 4 and 8 reserves. The players are to be commended for this mighty effort week in and week out. The players' parents must also be commended on a fantastic season, there were virtually no games that anyone failed to turn up. As we witnessed last Sunday, the team really grew and evolved as a whole team because of this (what a cracker of a team they evolved into)! Thank you to Coach Tony for his innovative coaching drills throughout the year, all parents, players and supporters on a fantastic season for the U10's Magpies. To recap the legendry Players of the Gala Day were: - U6 Hugh Butler and Budda Pineaha - U8 Hunter Brooks - U10 Torsten Ellis with Hunter Roberts ‘Toughest Player” Thankyou again to Bathurst for hosting the day. The club’s season presentation at the Molong RSL this Friday 11 August 2023 with a 5 for 5.30pm start. Looking forward to seeing the season out with a bang and all are welcome to attend. The Magpie

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