Molong Express 13 July 2023 by Molong Express

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Cabonne Acquisitive Art Prize exhibition opens

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URGENT GET YOUR TICKET BY SATURDAY Herding of the Bulls Where: Molong RSL When: 29 July 2023 6 for 7 pm Cost: $45 single $80 double Auction: NRL Jerseys + raffles. Contact 0429668201 for more information. RSVP by 15 July BSB: 062573 ACC: 10097155 REF: Dinner + your name

(Above) Cabonne Cr. Libby Oldham, the current President of the Arts Council Cabonne Inc. and Exhibition Curator, Hugh Oldham who have set up, with their team, one of the best art exhibitions in the region representing the entries received for the 2023 Cabonne Acquisitive Art Prize. The exhibition opened this week on Tuesday 11 July @ the Molong RSL Club Auditorium and will remain open during RSL opening hours until the 20 July when the Exhibition Awards Presentation will be held at 6 p.m. Cr. Oldham has been a dedicated leader of Molong/Cabonne becoming recognised as an important arts destination. Please visit this wonderful exhibition of the work of working artists, emerging artists and student art. Catalogues are available at the door.

(R) Congrats. to Nancy Mills the winner of the June Molong Flower Room/Molong Express Coffee Competition. Be the July winner? See below. Nancy is photographed with Jane Hyde the owner of the beautiful shop

BUY THE PAPER TO ENTER THE MOLONG FLOWER ROOM JULY COFFEE COMPETITION!

Collect all 4 Molong Flower Room logos hidden in your July Molong Express editions to go in the draw to win free coffee every day* for a month! *excluding Sundays.

Drop all 4 logos into Molong Flower Room by 4pm Monday 31st July when draw will take place.

NEW ... Mario's BISTRO @ Molong's Freemasons Hotel 0476 446 051 Mario's New Bistro Open Wed - Sat Nights - (Dining Room or Bar) or Takeway Fresh foods including Fish, Steaks, Chicken, Pork, Vegetarian Dishes, Pasta, Porchetta - with changing Blackboard Specials Mario's Pizzeria Open Wed - Sun Nights from 5 p.m. Eat In or Takeaway 0476 446 051 Bookings - Functions & Group Bookings Welcome

Cumnock Markets this Saturday 15 July 9am-12 noon

The Cumnock Village July Market will be held this Saturday 15 July @ 9.00 am to 12 noon at the Crossroads Centre and Parklands in the main street. Plenty of Parking ... delicious home-made cakes, slices, vegies (whatever is available in home vegie patches), chutneys, jams, sauces (maybe eggs depending on obliging local chooks) - Doreen’s gorgeous embroidered towels, face washes, baby things, gorgeous handmade bags ... and more. Check out Don Bruce and the Cumnock Men’s Shed fantastic native timbers

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pot stirring spoons (handmade) and more. Plenty of parklands, a little creek, play equipment, exercise equipment for kids to play. A good cup of coffee, hot choc., take-aways, newspapers etc available just across the road at Peg and Paula Rudd’s Cumnock General Store. Please come to Cumnock and support the hardworking local gems keeping their town going ... and going ... and going! We love these ladies (and Don).

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Mario’s Bistro at the Freemasons is now open. There’s plenty of delicious meal items and the menu offers a quality, different, and unique range of flavours. The fabulous Pizzeria is also open Wednesday nights to Sunday nights. Eat in and takeaway, plus wine and full bar by Kim at the Freemason’s - coffee, open fire.

Supply and lay Carpet, Vinyl, Vinyl planks and laminate. Central west area. No job too big or small. No charge for travel.

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(02) 6364 5319 m: 0484 259 668 Pet of the Week: Kit has arrived in paradise at a local home. The beautiful coloured Kit with a huge personality has figured out how to drink out Ever taken a look at the bark on trees all kinds of trees. Can you see the face of the kitchen tap, take a shower, takes a drive with her owners, sleeps on the lounge, plays with in this Molong Rec. tree? Some of the best street art around the world is the visiting dogs and will soon be heading off on a bark design and trunks of trees. holiday. Lucky Kit. (And, she catches mice!)

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Kim and Marissa cook and serve lunches Wednesday to Sunday (delicious baked lunch on Sundays) from the fabulous food van in the Freemasons Courtyard. Sit by the log fire in the bar area or dining room. or courtyard for lunch - enjoy a cold drink or a warming coffee, a burger, schnitzel, fish, hot chips. Tasty, warming, good food.

Freemasons Hotel in Bank Street has made a major comeback after the November floods. Mario’s Bistro and Pizzeria has made a new home in the pub kitchen with food served in the cosy dining room and bar area with a warming open fire. Lunches, coffee, full bar available WedSun.

SALE

Don't Miss Your Opportunity

Ready and Waiting!

9 Edward Place, Molong NSW Quiet, well placed, close to Schools, Park facilities and a short drive to shops, this 708sqm block of land is situated at the top end of Molong. Molong is a short 30min drive to Orange and the gateway to the Central West. Becoming part of an ever-growing Molong community is just one of many reasons to snap this land up. Don't miss out on the chance to make this property your own and create your dream lifestyle in Molong. so's drive.

Sale $225,000 - $245,000 Wade Clarke 0427 668 800 Ray White Molong Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Sale Contact Agent Wade Clarke 0427 668 800 Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Modern Family Home

Spacious Family Home! Conveniently located within walking distance of Molong Hospital, and only a short drive to the local schools, parks and town centre. Whether it's entertaining guests or relaxing as a family in front of the wood fire, this family room is the ideal space. The kitchen is complete with an electric cook top and stove with ample space for family dining. Once you step out into the back yard you are met with plenty of space to run around and enjoy, along with a lovely entertaining / BBQ area and a newly set out fire pit with a seating area, where you can unwind as you enjoy the quiet life.

Conveniently located near schools, parks and shops, this lovely brick home is perfect for first home buyers or families looking for comfort and convenience. With 3 bedrooms that come off the main hallway as you enter through the front door, you will make your way down to the main living area, where the fireplace will keep you warm and cosy. Other features of the home include a good-sized garage with workshop space, fenced back yard, and a veranda that wraps around the front of the house to catch that afternoon sun.

SALE

SALE 46 Thistle Street, Molong NSW

54 Hill Street, Molong NSW

Sale Contact Agent Open Saturday 15th July 11:00am - 11:30am Wade Clarke 0427 668 800 Ray White Molong Real Estate raywhitetre.com

94 King Street, Molong NSW

This beautiful 4-bedroom brick home sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, close to Molong Hospital and a short drive to sports fields, schools and the town centre. With separate living area and an open kitchen and dining area, you can enjoy your meals as this center piece keeps not only the kitchen area warm but the whole house. Keeping the bedrooms neat and tidy will not be a problem as all for rooms contain built in wardrobes, or even turn the 4th bedroom into a study, playroom or even a gym. With a four-camera security system, solar panels and freshly painted.

Sale Contact Agent Open Saturday 15th July 11:30am - 12:00pm Wade Clarke 0427 668 800 Ray White Molong Real Estate raywhitetre.com

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Rural

SALE 375 Acre Lifestyle Property "Stagecoach Park", Orange NSW "Stagecoach Park" is located in a renowned region known for its fertility, productivity and profitability. A desirable 152 ha (375 acre) property presenting as a blank canvas in the picturesque Emu Swamp area with ample scope for further improvements and production. This property is high-quality grazing land, with productive soils and great water security. The vast majority of "Stagecoach Park" is usable as grazing country with a solid carrying capacity as well as pasture development, currently 35ha sown to wheat. Gentle undulations give way to steeper ground allowing for picturesque rural views offering you recreational activities or vistas for potential development.

Sale Contact Agent Kurt Adams 0428 747 050 Emma Chapman 0423 658 101 Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

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Rural

AUCTION Industrial Shed on 1 Acre

Lot 1035 Henry Parkes Way, Manildra NSW This property spans approximately one acre, providing a generous amount of land for your industrial operations. The expansive size offers flexibility for a range of business activities and future development potential. A prominent feature of this property is the spacious shed, which provides a multitude of possibilities. The shed is ideal for storage, manufacturing, or as a workshop. With abundant floor space and high ceilings, it can easily accommodate large machinery, equipment, or inventory. Situated in Manildra, NSW, this property benefits from its strategic location within close proximity to major transportation routes. Easy access to highways and roads ensures efficient transportation of goods and convenient connectivity to neighbouring towns and cities.

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Auction Friday 4th August '23 132 Kite Street, Orange Kurt Adams 0428 747 050 James Taylor 0457 792 800 Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

View from The Hill: The ‘sealed’ chapter of the Robodebt report should be released

The secrecy surrounding the recommendations for prosecution and other action against those who drove or facilitated the Robodebt scandal threatens to dilute the impact of the strong findings of the royal commission. Commissioner Catherine Holmes has said the report’s secret chapter “recommends the referral of individuals for civil action or criminal prosecution”. But she said this “sealed” section should not be tabled “so as not to prejudice the conduct of any future civil action or criminal prosecution”. Holmes has submitted relevant parts of the sealed chapter “to heads of various Commonwealth agencies, the Australian Public Service Commissioner, the National Anti-Corruption Commissioner, the President of the Law Society of the Australian Capital Territory and the Australian Federal Police”. So far the government is adhering to Holmes’ position about not releasing names, although the Minister for Government Services Bill Shorten said on Friday he had “conflicting emotions” when he read Holmes’ recommendation on this, and Anthony Albanese said he did, too. While at first blush Holmes’s argument for suppressing the names sounds fair and the right thing to do, it is in fact flawed. By not identifying people publicly, this does a disservice at several levels. The case for secrecy can be made, but it is trumped by that for disclosure. The general public, and especially the victims of Robodebt, deserve to know who has been referred. The scheme did immense damage to a huge number of people. The commission has been scathing about many individuals. There is a strong case for revealing what actions it believes should be taken against which people. The secrecy is also unfair to some involved in the hearings who have not been referred. People may assume, wrongly, that they have been. On the other hand, have some individuals not been referred when it might be expected they would have been?

Individuals who have been referred can identify themselves, but it can’t be assumed they will. (A couple of former ministers on Friday were quick to say they had not received referral notifications.) The situation becomes even more opaque when no number has been given of the referrals. One would expect a hierarchy among the referrals – being recommended for criminal charges is not the same as being referred for lesser action. There is little doubt names will leak out over coming days, which is the worst way for them to emerge. Publication of names would hardly be a new thing. The royal commission into trade unions, set up by the previous government, listed referrals, the grounds for them, and the agencies to which they were sent. Following Friday’s report, the bureaucracy has started a process for dealing with fallout in its bailiwick. But while there’s been a shake up in the public service and its top personnel under Labor, the public won’t necessarily have confidence the process will ensure action is being robustly pursued. The Public Service Commission announced that “a centralised inquiry mechanism has been established to inquire into alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct by [Australian Public Service] employees, former APS employees and Agency Heads arising from the Royal Commission”. In its statement the Public Service Commission poses the question, “What information will be available about individual referrals and inquiries?” Its answer amounts to saying, damn all. “The sealed chapter of the report refers to individuals and is subject to a Direction Not to Publish issued by the Royal Commissioner.

"In order to maintain the integrity and procedural fairness of any further inquiries, and consistent with the Direction Not to Publish, information about individual cases will not be released,” the statement says. As to whether individuals named in the sealed section continue to be employed in the public service, this will be “a matter for their current employer,” who can act “before a formal investigation has started or concluded”. In deciding this, the statement says, their boss needs to consider the “seriousness of the allegations, as well as the particular circumstances of the individual’s employment including their current roles and responsibilities”. Just in case anyone has any further questions, the Public Service Commission and individual departments and agencies “will not be commenting on the employment arrangements of individuals because, to do so, may inadvertently disclose content contained in the sealed chapter or risk prejudicing ongoing inquiries”. This is less than satisfactory. As is a situation where some senior public servants know more than ministers about who has been named. How can we monitor what happens to which individuals if we don’t know who all those individuals are? How will we know the time frame – when the follow-through is finished? Are we talking about weeks, months? There are strong grounds for the government to make public the sealed section, in the name of transparency. Not to do so will only bring problems. (theconversation.com)

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LETTERS Daroo Awards Please allow me space to voice my confusion and gross disappointment at the news that Cabonne Shire “finds itself unable to continue with assistance to the Daroo Awards. “ I cannot believe that the councillors would be supportive of this move and I see it as abandoning support for the businesses; the principals of those businesses and the employees of those businesses. The Daroo awards were the brainchild of Joy Engleman (Councils then Promotion and Development Officer) and the Tourism advisory committee to promote the businesses of the shire to the wider shire community and to the wider region. This promotion has been for 20 years a successful promotion and showcasing of the businesses of the shire and their employees. It had also been seen as a prestigious award that businesses were keen to take home as the top business in Cabonne. I feel sure that councils budget would be able to extend to continuing to support the Daroo Awards and its constituency. Other surrounding councils support their business awards but Cabonne can’t see its way clear to continue to support their businesses? Poor effort Cabonne Council. The council area has surely faced enough difficulties of recent times with the severe floods and difficulties with insurance companies etc without having council walk away from supporting their business community in showcasing their businesses at a time when they are struggling to rebuild their business lives. The Daroo Awards are an important promotional function for the shire area; they do promote our shire businesses to the wider Cabonne community and region and council should overturn this appalling decision and reinstate their support of The Daroo Awards. Wendy Pankhurst, Molong

Support your local pharmacy When I visit my local pharmacy in Molong to have a prescription filled or for other purpose I am always met with friendly, professional and courteous service. This is an experience that everyone that utilizes a locally owned pharmacy experiences when they pay a visit. Staff of small locally owned pharmacies always go above and beyond for their customers, be it providing advice, delivering medication to those who are elderly, disabled, or housebound, and even staying open after hours if necessary. All this has come under threat with the introduced of the Albanese government's rushed and short-sighted 60-day dispensing policy. The intention of this policy may be to save a couple of bucks on meds, it comes at a big price of locally owned pharmacies and their communities they serve. "Why?" You may ask. Pharmacies use dispensing fees provided to them by the government to operate their businesses, provide services such as checking blood pressure and medication delivery to those who are elderly, disabled, or housebound and to remain open after hours when there nowhere else to go. The Albanese Government's 60-dispensing policy will cut remuneration putting these essential services in jeopardy potentially resulting in job losses, reduction of opening hours and possible closure of local pharmacies all together. The Albanese Government clearly did not have locally owned pharmacies and the communities they serve in mind when they constructed this policy. So, what's more important? Saving a couple of dollars on meds, or making sure that these valuable services remain open to us? I encourage everyone, next time you drop into your local pharmacy to sign the petition calling on the federal government to rethink the 60-dispensing policy. It's time we help those who have always been there to help us. Aaron Pearson, Molong

Red Dirt pilgrimage comes to Molong

The community of Molong was thrilled to welcome nearly 100 visitors from St Pius X College Chatswood, Brigidne College St Ives, Mater Maria College, Warriewood and Christian Brothers, Lewisham, on their Red Dirt pilgrimage across the West of NSW. Serendipitously for all present local Wiradjuri leader, Ricky Ah-See welcomed everyone on country to learn about Wiradjuri culture, dance and spirituality. Of course behind the scenes of this tremendous community event was Mary Mulhall, inviting many hungry teenagers into the warmth of the Molong RSL Club for hot chocolate, bacon and egg rolls, sausages and rest. Following breakfast the students were able to learn more about Team Ukraine’s work in the Central West, meeting humanitarian refugee, Vika Volodin and her family. Vika and her family fled the war in Ukraine and now live safely in the loving community of Molong. The students’ morning celebration concluded with leadership activities lead by Greg Wells, CEO of Service NSW. Greg challenged each adolescent to consider the complexity of modern-world leadership. “What did the town of Molong

do when the flood waters rose? Did they have time to engage facts and figures? They ran up the hill to Mary. Why? Because they trust her. Mary Mulhall is a leader who acts with her head and heart. We are all leaders, everyone one of us doing our bit, all of us needing to give more than we take, all of us working together to navigate the complex world we now live in.” Thank you Sean Brannan of St Pius X College for organising this amazing city/country exchange. Thank you Mary Mulhall and Grace Pereira and the Wells Boys for feeding the masses, thank you Greg Wells for helping to inspire tomorrow’s leaders. Thank you Ricky Ah-See for making NAIDOC Week 2023 a real-life experience, teaching all of us to tread lightly, share stories and love one another. Thank you to the Board of Directors of the Molong RSL for sponsoring our celebration. If nothing else happens these holidays, our hearts are full knowing that four bus-loads of city kids, know they are always welcome on Wiradjuri country. Likewise, they would welcome us with open arms to Cammeraygal and Gadigal land.

Communities come out in force to save regional seniors travel card

“Applications are suspended The regional seniors travel card program has been suspended and is not accepting new applications from 7am on 7 July 2023. This does not affect seniors who already hold a travel card. Active cards can continue to be used until the expiry date printed on the front of the card.”

Seniors across regional NSW are coming out in force, to take a stand against Labor’s plan to axe the Regional Seniors Travel Card. NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders said thousands of people have already signed an online petition to stop the move, despite new applications being suspended by the Minns Government. “The Labor Government has completely underestimated how valuable the Regional Seniors Travel Card is to seniors living in regional NSW,” Mr Saunders said. “This is a major issue for seniors across the state from Tuncurry to Tottenham and Tweed Heads. As I travel across the state seniors are worried the travel card will be cut. “It is more important than ever that everyone has their say by signing the petition to save the card which has over one million users and has been running successfully for three years.” he said. Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway

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said Labor is looking for any reason to cut funding from regional NSW. “I am appalled Labor has decided to set its targets on our seniors, who are our most trusted cohort and play an enormous role in our communities,” Mr Farraway said. “The government has taken the drastic step of suspending all new applications for the Regional Seniors Travel Card and has launched an investigation into how seniors use their cards. “Only two weeks ago the government announced subsidised travel for seniors using their opal cards in Sydney and in the same breath suspended new applications for Dugald Saunders Leader of the NSW Nationals Shadow Minister for Regional NSW Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Natural Resources Sam Farraway Shadow Minister for Regional Roads and Transport the Regional Seniors Travel Card. This is another case of the Minns

government prioritising Sydney over regional NSW,” he said. Member for Myall Lakes Tanya Thompson said seniors in her electorate use their travel cards every day to get around. “I hear new stories everyday from seniors in my electorate about how they use their travel cards and how it has made their lives a little bit easier,” Mrs Thompson said. “Living on the mid-coast is beautiful but it can be harder for our seniors to travel long distances or simply make it to essential appointments. “We want to send a message from Myall Lakes to the government that the Regional Seniors Travel Card is not a luxury, it is a necessity,” she said. To sign the petition to save the Regional Seniors Travel Card, visit: www.savethetravelcard.com.au

Is downsizing too big for the government to support? All agree that downsizing is good but governments aren’t doing enough to promote it to the benefit of older and (indirectly) younger people.

Beat climate change by becoming vego What do solar panels and vegetarian food have in common? Both are important in the fight against climate change. Scientists agree that vegetarians are healthier and live longer than people who eat meat. Vegetarians have less heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Still, hot chips, cake, biscuits and ice cream are vegetarian food, and they are definitely not known for their health benefits.In the main though, vegetarians stay away from these types of vegetarian food. They tend to be non-smokers (while tobacco is vegetarian!), eat whole grains, for example wholemeal bread, rolled oats and brown rice, vegetable oils, vegetables, fruit, unsalted nuts, lentils and beans: the list goes on. But living longer is not the main benefit of vegetarianism.Neither is fighting cruelty against farm animals, commendable as that is. The main benefit of vegetarianism is the world continuing to be able to feed itself while not perishing in a natural disaster caused by the agriculture. Worldwide agriculture is mainly about growing food for farm animals destined for the dinner plates of non-vegetarians. The food eaten by farm animals produces mainly manure, urine and nitrogen. This means a lot of greenhouse gases entering the atmosphere. Unnecessarily, you might say. Because one gram of protein in chicken meat has generated ten times more the amount of greenhouse gases than one gram of kidney beans.For beef, it’s eighty times.So, by eating kidney beans rather than chicken and beef we can save the world, sort of. Does the world and, more to the point, you need to convert to vegetarianism? No, but reducing meat consumption should be seen as similar to putting solar panels on your roof or driving an electric car.Switching, at least in part, to vegetarian meals becomes easier if you don’t see it as an ideological thing. You don’t need to become a hippy, although we hasten to add there’s nothing wrong with being or becoming a hippy, of course.In fact, strict vegetarianism without any food sourced from animals is not even desirable, especially for children.Unless great care is taken, sourcing vitamin B12, protein, calcium, zinc, iron, vitamin D and iodine exclusively from a meatless diet can be problematic. So, even if you gradually change over to vegetarian food, you can still, and perhaps even should, have some meat or fish regularly. The question is: are you going vegetarian? If the truth be told: before long you won’t have a choice.

Are you looking to downsize? Is your home too big, too difficult to get around in, and would a smaller, cheaper home solve two problems, better accommodation and more money-insavings? Not everyone will answer these questions with a ‘yes’, but many will. In fact, downsizing is regarded by government policy makers as something that would help solve (or at least alleviate) a number of problems. It would give older people healthier lives and better quality-of-life, meaning less demand on health services.It would reduce demand on funding for the Age Pension in many cases. It would free up a lot of urban land for redevelopment and help alleviate the housing shortage. But as anyone knows who has made inquiries about downsizing options in their area, the small, cheaper stock of homes is largely non-existent. Downsizing from a developer’s point of view housing advocates have been saying all this for years, if not decades, but the problem persists. It is good, therefore, to hear a (presumably) hard-nosed property researcher tell the staid and conservative Australian Financial Review the same thing. However, his comments are comments made from a property developer’s point of view, and focus on capital cities, for example, and ignore downsizing needs in regional Australia. As a property developer, he also doesn’t talk about accessibility

features, which add to construction costs. However, the fact he is using the same arguments as the usual housing advocate is noteworthy. “If you talk about the housing crisis, the opportunity the government needs to understand is people who bought their homes twenty or thirty years ago and paid them off but can’t actually move because there’s a scarcity of local medium-density,” said Mr Temlett, research director at property advisory firm Charter Keck Cramer. “Greater density [of housing] would allow them to stay in their area and their kids and grandkids to stay in those areas and improve the life cycle of the suburbs that are overweight with detached dwellings.” In Mr Temlett’s view, many retirees would be happy to move into medium-density homes in their existing neighbourhoods to remain close to friends, local doctors and other familiar facilities such as shops and community centres.Mr Temlett reckons developers are ready to build this type of downsizing accommodation in a radius of ten to thirty kilometres from the CBD, where there are already the best existing infrastructure and services.His demographic analysis of Austalian Bureau of Statistics census data shows there are many people over-55 who own outright detached houses, in suburbs within ten to thirty kilometres from city centres.“These capital city suburbs actually need to get

This season, join us for the hottest winter celebration of the year - the Winter Fire Festival. Running across two weekends from the 4th - 13th August, the Winter Fire Festival showcases Orange and the villages of Blayney and Cabonne at their winter best! The festival program comprises a range of events in our region's cellar doors, restaurants, villages, and other venues that celebrate the magic of winter. The chill of winter is no match for the warmth of Orange's hospitality. The region’s charming cafes, pubs, cellar doors, and restaurants offer cosy retreats complete with crackling fireplaces, comfortable armchairs, and friendly locals eager to share stories. Sample freshly brewed coffee, savour house-made specialties, or enjoy a warming glass of local award- winning red wine. Orange360 General Manager, Ned Sweetapple commented, “We’re proud to showcase what we love about this region in winter. Frosted mornings and sprinklings of snow are followed by bright sunshine days and crisp clear nights. The Winter Fire Festival is our regions antidote to the cold and is the opportunity to celebrate all the good things about our Winter season and the fun to be had! Indulging in Hearty warming meals, sipping cold climate

wine and artisan drinks around the bonfire, sharing stories, music, dance and laughter with friends and strangers under starry crystal-clear skies. The Winter Fire Festival is one of our Region’s keystone events, and we’re excited to turn up the heat this year!” 2023 Orange Region Winter Fire Fesival highlights include: Millthorpe Fire Fair (Friday 4th August) Kick off this year’s festivities at the first event of the festival, the Millthorpe Fire Fair in the historic Millthorpe Village. Sample some of the best from local producers, wineries, and businesses, all whilst soaking up the vibe with live music and fireworks. The Event starts at 5pm with fireworks around 8:30pm. Tickets are just $10 per person for adults with kids’ entry by gold coin donation on the day. Tickets are on sale now. Woodfired Eugowra (Saturday 5th August) Nothing ignites the soul like an afternoon with friends and family along the Mandagery Creek. Be warmed by the crackling fire as you take in local artisan food including woodfired pizza and low and slow meat. Sample regional wine, cider, and beer whilst you sit back and enjoy live music from local musicians. The kids will be entertained with a jumping castle, face painting and their

greater levels of density to make them as liveable as possible for downsizers that need appropriate accommodation,” Mr Temlett said.“Getting certainty on planning, in terms of timing and what sort of buildings they can get, is absolutely critical and will help bring a lot of projects to market. It will deliver more affordable apartments and make the cities more liveable.”What’s government doing?Apart from allowing older people who sell their house to put proceeds into their superannuation, governments around Australia are not promoting downsizing.In New South Wales, the new Government appears to be making medium and high density housing a priority, talking tough about making councils fall into line. However, the Government is not specifically doing this to facilitate downsizing by older Australians, but to help solve a housing crisis that can affect people of all ages.The inclusion in the National Construction Code of improved accessibility standards is important for downsizing. However, it does not directly promote downsizing. To boot, it was left up to each state and territory to decide whether to opt into enforcing the accessibility standards, which most state and territory governments did, but not Australia’s most populous state. Neither did Western Australia. These accessibility standards include requirements such as a step-free accessentry, a minimum width for internal corridors to allow mobility aids, and a shower without a step. Features such as these are vital to many people with accessibility requirements including older people.

Embrace the Magic of Winter at the Orange Region Winter Fire Fesival

own food options. Bring the family and venture to Eugowra for a cosy Saturday afternoon! This is a free event, but registration is required to secure entry. Inferno, Film Screening at Orange Regional Gallery (Saturday 5th August) An exclusive screening of Inferno by local filmmaker, Samuel Rodwell. Hosted at the Orange Regional Gallery, this is an opportunity to meet the filmmaker with a post-screening Q&A hosted by award winning cameraman, Nick Lee followed by drinks and canapes. Handpicked – Fire Songs (Thursday 10th August) Heating up the Orange Winter Fire Festival and getting your blood pumping is one of the regions hottest bands serving up a selection of fiery songs from a wide range of artists including Bruce Springsteen, Adele, Billy Joel, Jimmy Hendrix, Alicia Keys, James Taylor, Garth Brooks and many more! Canobolas Hall. Tickets on sale now. Union Bank Winter Wonderland Party (Saturday 12th August) The Union Bank is hosting a Winter wonderland themed party! Think fire, smoke, disco balls, poutine, mulled wine, hot toddies, and schnapps. View the full Winter Fire Festival program visit orange360.com.

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Mt. Canobolas Gaanha bula Dual Naming sought

Senior Wiradjuri Elder, Uncle Neil Ingram (L) is behind the push for the dual naming of Mt. Canobolas Gaanha bula.

Photo ABC Central West Joanna Woodburn. Story ABC online

Families like the Jones family (above) of Melbourne are facing a tough time as their fixed rate interest housing loan period comes to an end and moves to a variable loan interest rate. It’s called the ‘mortgage cliff’. Victoria, NSW, Qld, NT, SA, WA, Tasmania ... Cabonne Country, Molong ... some 1+ million borrowers will be affected over the next 12 months. Borrowers will be flicked from More than a million Australian loans set at the emergency low households with home loans are rates of the pandemic — some of facing a huge financial shock over the cheapest money on record the next year and a half. — onto variable loans subject to Millions of people with home what's been the steepest-ever climb loans are ending "fixed rate" in interest rates. periods set when interest rates People will have to find were at record lows Rates have risen at the steepest potentially thousands of dollars more each month to service their rate in history in the past year home loans, with the Reserve Bank Some people will need to find threatening more hikes to come. thousands of dollars more each month to make repayments It's called the "mortgage cliff". At least 880,000 "fixed-rate" mortgages will expire this year and another 450,000 in 2024.

Cartoon with a message? This cartoon (below) has a message given the latest reports from Tasmania that at least 50% of the population are going without at least one meal a day. It’s happening across Australia. How is rural Cabonne region coping?

An Aboriginal elder's bid to have Mt. Canobolas recognised by its Wiradjuri name is one step closer to reality. The NSW government is being asked to approve a dual naming application for Mount Canobolas. The Geographical Names Board (GNB) has recommended the state government approve an application for Mount Canobolas near Orange to also be known as Gaanha bula - the mountain’s traditional Aboriginal name. It follows similar bids in past years that were successful for Mount Panorama-Wahluu and the Macquarie-Wambuul River officially recognised. The current name change process was initiated by senior Wiradjuri elder Uncle Neil Ingram, who wanted the mountain's Aboriginal cultural history to be officially recognised. "I think it's very important," Mr Ingram said. "It's really to look at trying to educate the wider community of the importance of it and that is to recognise and respect Aboriginal cultural heritage and provide the opportunity for an Aboriginal name to be assigned as an official name."

NSW Health warns young people hospitalised with seizures, vomiting after vaping

“NSW Health is urging parents to be aware of vaping amongst young people and encourage having early conversations to help discourage it. “Vapes may contain dangerous chemicals, including those found in weedkiller and nail polish remover, which can cause irreversible damage.” Parents who are concerned someone has been poisoned by liquid nicotine are being advised to contact the Poisons Information Centre.

Phone 13 11 26 8

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The application was made by the National Parks and Wildlife Service on behalf of Mr Ingram. Public feedback closed in January and the GNB said it had considered all submissions before lodging its recommendation to the government. Mr Ingram said he was confident the state government would also sign off on the dual naming. "Yes, I am [because] what I had to do was get the support from a lot of organisations, and I think that will help us as well," he said. "I'm hoping … we must always live in hope that we will get the approval and it will be official." In an Aboriginal dreaming story, Gaanha bula was the elder of three brothers. The middle brother was Wahluu and the youngest came from Mount Macquarie near Carcoar. These three brothers are proposed to come together (as individual locations and as part of the Wiradjuri culture and dreamtime story.)

New South Wales health authorities are urging parents to be vigilant after several young people were recently hospitalised with acute vapingrelated illnesses from products purchased on social media. “Six young people presented to hospitals with symptoms including seizures, collapse and vomiting in the last week of June”, NSW Health said. The majority of the cases were from the SouthWest Sydney Local Health District. Some of the products used by those affected were purchased on the social media app Snapchat and contained nicotine. Paul Dillon, director of Drugs and Alcohol Research Training Australia said Snapchat had become the "preferred option" for young people looking to purchase vapes. "Snapchat is seen as being the difficult [platform] for the police to track," he said. “It can take you literally just a few minutes to pay someone via the app, and then they deliver them to your door. “That kind of ‘Uberisation’ of drug selling is a great concern, particularly for parents.” “Vaping places young people at risk of lifelong serious health issues,” a NSW Health spokesperson said. (Photo above left) Vaping and (below) colourful vaping (e-juice) products on shop shelves.

NAIDOC WEEK : Aboriginal Astronomers scanned the night sky to learn and survive (before the ancient Greeks).

Astronomy didn't start with the Greeks. Thousands of years earlier Aboriginal people scanned the night sky, using its secrets to survive in the Australian landscape. Whilst white people (those willing to listen) were taught some of the knowledge and skills of generations of fellow Australian aboriginal people - it is pleasing to see today’s communities more willing to learn from Australia’s deep seated and valuable Aboriginal beliefs, their dreamtime stories and culture. One whole week during last week’s NAIDOC 2023 celebrations - there were many dreamtime stories shared on all areas of the media. Fascinating stories - of the deep cultural linkages all Australians have access to as we come to stop and listen

to ancestral storytime from the sky, to the rivers and streams, the sea, the earth, the soil and in living. Kirsten Banks a young astronomer with linkages to the Wiradjuri people studied and worked in an observatory. “I saw an Indigenous map of Australia hanging in the entrance of the observatory.” “I feel like it has encouraged my cultural aspect of astrophysics (Kirsten’s area of study) not so much how things work, but more so about how people perceive the sky and stars with constellations. Kirsten said that most Aboriginal tribes told the story of the emu in the sky from their dreamtime stories and of how they learnt from the sky about food gathering, changes in weather etc. “By learning more dreamtime

stories and more about the culture, I really connected more with my ancestry — and linking it to astronomy today is really exciting. For example there is a dreamtime story about when the emu is sighted in the sky. During the months around April to June - look up to the stars and you might be able to spot in emu in the sky. According to Aboriginal

legend, emus were creator spirits that used to fly and look over the land. To spot the emu, look south to the Southern Cross; the dark cloud between the stars is the head, while the neck, body and legs are formed from dust lanes stretching across the Milky Way. The emu in the sky meant it was time to gather the emu eggs.

Robert Dugmore 14/11/1997 – 07/06/2023 25 years The Dugmore Family, Phillip, Ruth, Matthew & Nikki, Danielle and Rhian and Ian & Danielle, would like to thank the Molong community for its support since their son and brother, Robert, passed away. We are blown away by the kindness, love and support throughout this very sorrowful and heartbreaking time. From the support that Robert was shown and given throughout the challenges he faced, the amazing support from Davimac Engineering, his many friends, Molong Central School and staff, the wonderful support of Stephen and Alison of Castlereagh Funerals – who have made the whole experience as pain free as possible, Wendy & David McNab who provided a beautiful venue for the service and the use of the Baptist Church rooms for refreshments, all these things combined have overwhelmed and humbled us. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We sorrow from the loss of

Another example is the Western constellation of the Orion. A canoe can be seen in the sky with three brothers being represented by the belt of the Orion with the constellation drawing of a canoe. The Orion constellation tells the story of the kingfisher brothers. (Photo Supplied: Ray Norris) CSIRO Indigenous astronomer Ray Norris told the Yolngu Dreamtime story of the three brothers to ABC Radio Sydney: "They say three young boys were out fishing and all they could catch were kingfish. One got so hungry he ate one of the kingfish. "The Sun was so angry that she created a waterspout that blew them up into the sky as a warning to kids that you've got to obey the tribal laws. "The three stars we see, they're the three brothers. On either side of that, which we would call the

hand and feet of the Orion, that's the front and end of the canoe. "The Orion nebula where new stars are being born; they're the fish." The Sun and Moon In most Aboriginal cultures, the Sun is female while the Moon is male. "The Sun is a lovely old lady called Walu Yolngu," Mr Norris said. "She gets up every morning and puts on her red ochre, which is why we get the red sunrise, lights a stringy bark tree and carries it across the sky and giving us all light and heat, travels to the west and puts out the stringy bark tree, then travels around back to camp in the east for the morning." In all Aboriginal cultures the Moon is considered a bad person, Mr Norris explained.

"In the Yolngu story, he's called Ngalindi and he was big and round and fat like the full moon, and he was lazy. "His wives and children got so angry because he did nothing to help, so they chopped off bits of him and he went from being a round fat moon and got thinner and thinner which is why you get phases on the Moon. "Eventually he died and stayed dead for three nights before he came back to life, as a new moon. "He cursed everyone and said that when he died he would come back to life, but when others died, they would stay dead." More dreamtime stories soon in the Molong Express. In the meantime, here is an App to download for those interested in learning the Wiradjuri language. MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 13 July 2023

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The Pocknall Family of 'Woodvale' Pinecliffe

John Pocknall's grandfather, Benjamin Pocknall - a keen local photographer whose camera and early photos are on exhibition at the Molong Museum Open Thurs and Sundays.

The Molong Historical Society is sad to hear the news from Canberra of the sudden death of John Pocknall - one of our museum's volunteers. John was known for his devotion to Molong where he attended high school at the Molong Central School. Devoted to his upbringing at 'Woodvale' Pinecliffe and at nearby Garra - John travelled to Molong and to help at the museum each month for many years. President Bob Sullivan and the museum team said that John was an exceptional volunteer and his research skills and knowledge of the local areas was 'exceptional'. After he completed school John gained an apprenticeship at (Above) Bogged at the Manildra Show! Not sure of the date, perhaps Email and then in 1972 moved to 1920's? Photo taken by local photographer, Benjamin Pocknall of Canberra where he settled with Pinecliffe. Love the dressy suits, hats, ties and waist coats worn by locals to their local show. his family. John assisted with the museum's recent successful hotographic exhibition, providing the history of his family involvement and the loan of the family camera and slides. There will be a Memorial Service held in Molong at a later date at the museum. See Molong Express. . We will miss John’s visits and his knowledge.

Talented authors turn page for 2023 Orange Readers and Writers Festival

The Orange Readers and Writers Festival will return to the Hotel Canobolas on August 5 and 6 to coincide with the Winter Fire Festival. A notable group of fiction and non-fiction authors have come on board for this year’s festival - including: Grantlee Kieza - The Remarkable Mrs Reibey, and Knockout Yvonne Weldon - Sixty-Seven Days Adam Courtenay - Mr Todd's Marvel Michael Thompson - How to be Remembered Indira Naidoo - The Space Between Stars (See right) Orange Councillor Mel McDonell said the guest authors at this year’s event were sure to entertain Central West readers with their stories and experiences. “The festival is a great way of bringing readers and writers together during the winter months,” she said. “It’s an exciting opportunity for anyone with a love of reading or writing to meet and talk with talented authors and other likeminded book lovers.” The main events of the festival will be held from 10am to 3.30pm on Saturday, 5 August. The winners of the 2023 Banjo Paterson

Writing Awards will also be announced by Orange Mayor Jason Hamling at 11am. On Sunday 6 August, professional podcaster and author Michael Thompson will hold a workshop for people wishing to start or improve their podcasting from 10am to 1pm. Gain practical tips for developing and improving your podcasts. The workshop costs $45 toattend. Early bird tickets to the Orange Readers and Writers Festival cost $75 until Monday 24 July after which tickets will cost $95 per person. People wishing to attend can purchase tickets from Eventbrite. The Orange Readers and Writers Festival is hosted by Central West Libraries and supported by Collins Booksellers. Books will be available for sale and signing. WHAT:The Orange Readers and Writers Festival WHEN: August 5 and 6, 2023 WHERE: Hotel Canobolas, Orange Bookings via Eventbrite

From teen runaway to colonial icon

The extraordinary story of Mary Reibey - immortalised on the Australian $20 note, Australia's first female entrepreneur and the most powerful woman in colonial history In 1791, teenage runaway and sometime horse thief Mary Reibey narrowly escaped the English gallows with transportation to the brutal

new penal colony at Sydney Cove. It was the beginning of a 60plus year story of bravery and tenacity - within two decades Mary would overcome the stigma of her convict past to become the richest woman in colonial Australia. Meet Grantlee Kieza at the Orange Readers and Writers Festival. l

Indira opens up about life, death and how to live

A feature of the Orange festival is an opportunity to meet and hear Indira Naidoo talk about her book, On loss and the Magical Power of Nature to Heal. Described by fellow ABC stalwart and actor, David Wenham as a tender, touching and at times bloody funny meditation on life. And death. And how to live. "For as long as I can remember, there has always been just the three of us, " Ms Naidoo said. "Three sisters. Only a year between each. Inseparable. It's been like that for almost 50 years … Until my youngest sister walked out into her suburban backyard and took her life. Is it possible to ever heal a tear in your universe?" After her younger sister died suddenly,

broadcaster Indira Naidoo's world was shattered. Turning to her urban landscape for solace, Indira found herself drawn to a fig tree overlooking Sydney harbour. A connection began to build between the two - one with a fractured heart, the other a centurion offering quiet companionship while asking nothing in return. As Indira grappled with her heartbreak, an unnoticed universe of infinite beauty revealed itself: pale vanilla clouds pirouetting across the sky, resilient weeds pushing through cracks in the footpath, the magical biodiversity of tiny puddles. With the help of a posse of urban guides, she began to explore how nature - whatever bits of nature are within reach - can heal us during life's darker chapters, whether nursing a broken heart or an anxious mind. The Space Between the Stars is a heart-rending, at times funny, and uplifting tribute to love and our innate need to connect to the natural world, a celebration of the reassuring cycle of renewal that sustains and nourishes us all. As long as you can see the stars, you can never truly be lost.

MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 13 July 2023

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E. Y.

February

De's

said:

Wednes

advised

been

that or

over

Mrs.

'Since

Mr.

February

wine

circumstances,

out

run

available,'

wheat

for

quarter

beer

Hotel,

selling

have

brewery bottled

seen

the

beer

-of

for

beer

been

have

said.

homestead

BAD' ever

when

out

when

morning,

Freemasons

out

normal

not

advance

and

six

been

known

this

the

ran

have since.

Under

day,

Rheumatism

EXPRESS'

farmers about

has

yet

available.

and

to the feel beginning the strike in breweries.

are

due to

shortage

out.

run

not be

'We

would

but

hotel

beer

has

Interviewed

Ilogan,

have not certainly Mr. bad, Burgess '

information of that

again

men

resulted

26,

bad,

frequent have

fall

From number

other

could

remember

not had

harvest

stacks.

spirits

sprung.

paddocks

the

NEVER think

rain

said.

which

One

wheat yards

the

several

this,

could

the

beer-drinkers

of the

following Newsagents: GRANGER, Molong. A. Manildra BRIDGE OVER LUNGAS, CAN DISTRICT RAISE CREEK FROM J. Cumnock. HILL STREET?HOGAN, B. S. i'coval. BRUCHHAUSEIt, MRS. A. L. Cudal. CHAPMAN, nore

shot

with

don't

the

seen

silos

'RUST

started

which

suffered

they

the

obtained

said

bigger

confirmation

when

that

Railway Mofflngrecord. biggest on

Although

has

Molong

effects

believed

the

are

left

worse

'I much

wheat.

rust

before,

year

still

ting rain.

have

grade

rain

that

season

'THE

second the

stacks

silos

stored

wheat

percentage

'None

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

first

much due

than

best,

bushels

the

although

either

the

'All' a

days.

are

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

460,000

few

one

which

silos,

is:

Sprung:

morning, This

iad

wheat

Molong

disease,

about

within

understood,

bushels.

36,563 Grade:

Talking jess,

That

record.

BIGGEST WHEAT STACKS ON RECORD ?

RUST DISEASE

rust

yield

any

in amount last week,

Shot ;lii's

little

yield,

broken

bushels 450,000 is expected.

than

and

The

finishes

stripping

Already,

not

heavy

expected

are

when stacks,

MOLONG FEELS EFFECT OF BEER SHORTAGE

Yield

Molong Harvest May 460,000 Bushels

those

will,

shortly.

The

with

buildings,

the

for earmarked is expected,

aero-

exception

other be

purposes,

disposed'

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-page16143742

Consumers In Use

Molong sumers

present

coal

Last night's cil decided not

right

restrictions

appeal

Joint of

State. The was

consumption 22

for

June

the

might to

issue

being

the

need

applying

those

that

the

not

given

recommend

obtained

of age These

coal.'

adopted

the

'This

will

the

quantity

NORTH?

in this

present

sliort were

Six the

July

points

fell

total end

rain

Mrs

have falls

Monday

last

points. month fell

will

Friday's appeared ber ?

remembered

'Express,'

Molong

which

Commerce

the

local

peruse

trification power

Cham-

decided

members

policy to help shortage.

ask

total

the

overcome

Attention

liydro-elec-^

vest

rday

a. sta gra pit lvie. ot wrote for a northern '

jou

would

famine. 'The

build

000,000, than

less

and year least

'And

might,

only

supply-

much

day

lie

said

Sir

Marie

old

who

-10

past

'Sir

ing new something

Page

coal we

told

Gorge

The

McKie.

the

river

power needed

and

the

lor

hydro-elect

rie

Alck'ie

wealth, land the

added Xew

scheme of

Commission men',

extra

and the

would Sir

and

140-

feet

water.

to build harness

The

would

plant

and

that

were

iY.S.W,

the

long.' in

across

Public

Works

(July

then

right

taken

last

the the

14'

Inly

.July J u v

-1

tem

.maxi

Post

2(3

...

MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 13 July 2023

booked

Schedules

10. in

n.-.,,

the

Pagan,

succeeded

his

The

the

moon

his

intended

McAllister

-'cast

person

father

September

will

spent

and

Pete who,

Alorgan. through

£75

does

not hires

but his

Anderson).

secret

the

serve

are

Lon

the

of to

Oxhead

ar-

this

hair

The in

second of

bed

Victim of

Dr.

warning

young 'This each

or'

the

Monday,

morning.

Sampson

being

occurred

accepted

to final

the

The

Town

said

lie

ient

bailies

Mr.

and

obtained

Clerk

practice lie year,'

Orange

the

.due.

the

cent,

added,

middle E.

(Mr.

Scott)

II.

would

suffic

Council

and offer.

Lambs

07/1,

avg.

lambs

Webb, Lindsay

lambs

Petrol

from

Copper at

56/9, llomebush

xbred

Business

would,

K.. Hill,

Winch

auction

Webb, to

50/7.

five

weeks

Airs.

Molong,

04/7,

avg

Licences

Many

business users in petrol 5 and 6' in the rationing whose allowances have been re-assessed are under the impres

llodgkinson

R'.

bed

not with

causes

old

scale

O'Neil, 1

Court,

mothers

£75

xbred

101

that,

offer,

five of per the letter

price, about

7(3 of Bruce

meeting

night's said

c.over expenses, the to accept

and

gas

??_

thought

line

t\.

the.

£9(3/5/-

payment

due

alterations

suffocated

Orange.

Street, Coroner's IT.

hist company the

date.

contract

would October.

fort

of at

Classes

the

was

daughter

within

case

baby

Monday

will

honey

to the

balance

made

night

*Pty.

during

Molong

BABY SUFFOCATED IN BED

Director

announced

the

letter

Carson's combe, last Thursday.

made.

Ltd. Municipal ex pocket

Co.,

out

retorts

new

decided

wedding

£75

.i.

Mr.

Molong

incurred

contract The

woods

and

Council

leave

Sininis.

'Sunny

will

Council

Hurll

penses to the

and unique completely devoid which of the usual hokus-pokus of dogs the plot tales. mystery 'The Red. House' is supported by the film based laugh-packed upon the Comic. 'BlonStrip' 'Blondie, die 's Lucky Day.' starring Penny Arthur Lalven and Singleton, Larry

'which

for

served,

offered.

?f Council, Council

satisfy Ellen

sister,

climax

de Jim

first

Waltz.

works.

and Storm, Meg: Alorgan 's

the

thrilling drama is

(Air.

the

charge

For

N.J. has

into

Nath

spinster

will

M.C.

who

approve the boy

the

Expenses

abroad.

Molong

vvusreni

was

The

as-

the

RETORTS

school.

and

raising

P.P.

engagement weekend.

after

The

Pair \\T~

terrific

.sleuths victims

will

dances

new

additional

Red

eat

partner, .Destiny

will

the start

tomor

that

'The

deteriorates

as..

Roberts

and

of Board, which father was Chairman for body Miss is many a years. Kelly model, and has prominent Sydney often been featured in magazines.

Carcoar his

etc.

teenage

two

(Judith

the

homicidal

Meg

and

preparation.

v-'uuiraj

Tli

?fanner,

The

Morgan

will a.m. Mullan.

out Pair

for

course

held in Molong, with popular,

be very

woods

evening

east

rangement

oil

kilts,

come

Scotch

wuijjvnuwii

'.I

—

the

their

the

...

Association

an. a

and the

hideous

two

past

ALTERATIONS TO GAS

buries land,

farm

Church. Scottish

out

for

now

51. '

bad

Aland »ra is Ridge,' ma, receiving on the announcement congratulations his of to Miss Coralio engagement of Mr. a Faga.il Kelly, is Sydney. son of Mrs. the late and Mr. Pagan R. J. of Pagan, 'Sunny Ridge.',

(30 '

rigged

are

Gosper)

con

-(laugh-

number

which

daughter. when v The Natl/ is in story opens duced a class by Aleg, lligh-school to work her foster father's mate, help

the:.,

2GZ 10

oilers

v''.

Allene

Morning,

monstrated

are.

action

the

carried

the.

dance

night's

series

should prove dancing enthusiasts.

story

adopted

Buckley,

Rev.

think

Attractions

secluded

evpnts, 'maniac.'

Street, to be

the

take

desolate

JRobinson1

on.

and

Station

Orange

now

stay

who

a; wooden-leggedthe.; course-,, of,;

tlie.C.

Gidley holidays,

son-in-law A. Mrs., P.

Presbyterian

Tiie

resident, William.

Office MAX

3*2

her

for

morning by the

given

-Mli\T

Gosper,

the

was

night.

»nd

that

that, where

coal

in aid dances, and will Band, of Arts School

Tomorrow first

tonight.,--

novelty ar being bo seryed. denoniina-

are

border

degrees

Monday aiid

October

Mr.

Molong ?

his

made

been

lias

during

(Thursday)

row

Con

caught

fast

Molong

secret,

has. been with a

again

Supper

entertainment,

after

-been

time,,

bed

Shires

told

feet. work

sections

Old-style Ambulance in Molong

.surround

;

Molong

month

some

the

to decided

farmer in the

resumed'

lias

saturation

blood-curdling

?House,

Parish',

open to members Club.

the

wise

-matter

The

the

all

that

per

gas while

than

higher

:At

Theatre

with

will

who

her

with

they

this

the

only

for

are

in.

Wassell,

'the

.-bachelor

Youth

arev

think

any

small

Mrs.

Vaiious

supper are

Youth list

July

not E.

DAT

'.social^-

tio'ns,

warmest also 00

was

Readings

even

was

and

These

Sunday

were:

and

technical -using, Conservation

being

and

the

competitions

n away. The address Meditation over

(32).

which

night.

and'

tor,

freezing onl$ ex

the

mum).

Common

Queens investigating

the

over

below

social

Council in

'omorrow

spent

'and

Stores C.

Hall

left

the week temperature during was '-2 on degrees Sunday with yes one wa.rnier. terday. only point on the maximum However,' Sunday, to 00 was temperature up degrees

turbines.

were

Monday

would

the

don't

make

feet, ton of

OLD-STYLE DANCES TO START TOMORROW NIGHT

be would setting

there

the Minister ference, was position 'being and in view with,

Sharpe.

lias

'Western

adveitised, holding

throat. Mrs.

Lowest

materials

the Wales

point,

line

mean

been

the

pay

the

cubic

holder.'

will

Neville

leave.

Bin

taken

Mr.

paients,

said.

the

-Duleic

Mjss

her

fined

Office

have

he place, Cr. Balcomb

Orange,

Macbeth

capacity applicants

some

C.-

of -this is point home-hunger being overhauled, of gradually unless, mass migration takes course,

and

think

I of

consider

accompanied

Mrs.

Sons.

Mrs.

games

of.

new

son.

'is

£1,000.

Club

sick

temperatures

week

ception perature

Earle

mainly

matter

N o.

Bennett,

Brown:

the

have

that

dur

which sections from gasholder was have been paint peeling badly Aluminium for the repainted. paint and sides to. be in short appears top but it to obtain is supply some hoped to finish the soon job of repainting

being

(Cr. would

added

237,800

all

works

'The

but

are

the

at fortnight.

the

only account,

Jeffrey

used

past

weeks.

Balcomb: up.

Mr.

out

consider

Shire

the Council

loan.

the

houses

of their out depth. would be wise to

and

ranged,

Committee.

Post

Prolong

open-

deep,

Ik;

Coun

Minimum j

tremendous!

the

falls.-

weie

and

Bega Stove Myors &

Mr.

are

better

danger

£1,000,'

into

applicants'

the

Cr. the

Dis

Macbeth, congratulations

small Miss Bixnda

for

mile

weir

routes

SALE:

take

said

back

Molong

^o'f Smith, Nandillyan, from Sydney, Dunlop, Chiistine. daughter,

duties week's

si'. about d acres, well e, (^J-OOD home improved, high position. Apply & Sons. s Myors

temporary,

than

South

and

h o

halt'

Governments

ollicers

part

this

Works

itself

-)()

the

plugged;

wasting,'

are

yards wide, feet cluding Tlie is plan

decided

said .Page be quicker mines. It

would'

the

Mrs;

Molong.

Visiting' A. P. her

BELOW FREEZING POINT AGAIN THIS MORNING

give

years.

I'Jarie

scheme

said

President watch

the

Elsie

and

Mrs.

???Municipal' to ... be

of attention, to' refer the

condition.

were

scheme

last1?

routes.

had

asked the

s^ock

facts

and

need

cil'

JpOK

extra

those

hydro-electrification

the

cost

30 could

power

urgent

winter.'

been

Page,

purposes, three hours

had

power

day

that

build, hour's

one

domestic

for

the up which

about

power

The

electric

to town association

Farmers

attention

some

,t°or

given

the of

meeting

night's; Council

..de

oi: branch Association

?(.Settlers'

next,

would take

winter.

Sydney

could month

which

give Sydney at of elec'ric supply

station,

about

Alolong

pro])osal scheme.

temporary at The 50 miles1 Gorge, .River from Grafton, constant help Sydney's

Clarence

for

.Ronald

list,

/ Government

not

year station

Tele

Daily

hydro-electric

State

today

us'd

Mr.

Routes

'The

men.

run

interesting:'

said:

cide

bydnev

two

'receiving, a birth of be remembered

.v.

1 n

her

Myors.

are

Stock

Molong

ay O.

Monday.,

55*

Parliament

day

gone is not

been

the

average cubic 9680 'Routine

present

II.

had

ing

totalled

said

Rowe)

There

Carron)

ori

maximum

costs that the fact constructed.

points daySi' totals Monthly are: January 320 m nine points 550, days; February in. eight points 1(33, points, Ala/eli days in .205 -tin-do in 10; days; April, points 240 in 12 days; 373 days; Ala.y, June, in 13 days; hi) in three July, points day*.

in that, article

take:

the in

Rowe:

rise

Betty, daughters, at Geurie. for holidays yesterday weekend Mr. Len Myors spent the P. II. his parents, Mr. and Mrs. with Street Parle of Myors, A. in Holidaying Sydney is Mrs. Fri down on who. Petty, .Journeyed Mr. also made the Petty trip day. on home for the weekend, returning

Mrs.

points.

which

1911-1

was

certainly

left

district

heaviest 550

have

suggestion.

at daughter on Hospital ..Sunday

trict

THIS

Molong

February

the

Till.

his

congratulations

Receiving

inches

Or.

Cos'ts -Mr.

TOWN TALK

consumers

economy

RAIN

year,

the

deliv-

would

meet build

application

and that, like Council

said. Commented

birth

the

truck

the

.one

raising

coal'

rj,

fallen

dis

the

view

costs,

YEAR

during being

the

complete when tany delay he added. ered, Council adopted

£1,200.

'In

£.20/10/5 right

'of

have,

had

bor

month's

last

maximum

Monday,

(Air. received

borrow

approxi month. per

this

Council

inspector

deposit, of 24

period

of the or whole any part said. Mr. Scott any time,' Council authority 'If approves, and to the Mayor my might be given avoid the matter and self to

Council.

one-third

the

of Gasworks Manager Molong M. to (Mr. Jeffrey) reported of the Muni night's meeting Council that 24 tons of coal cipal

has

alter

report

his of

ing ing

Commonwealth

amount

Scott) be ar

payment

over

payment

loan

coal

recommendations

20 INCHES Exactly

POWER YEAR

the

(Mr.

basis.

balance

charge

specific consider

measures:

SUPPLY

stated:

last

not

'Council

which can be £1,000, applicants by approved scheme. its housing

sum, rowed der

Clerk

the

Council

cided

meeting.

Town

mate

the

report any

finalised

Shire

Boree

electricity

its

were

Council

for

the and months.

Aid.

Jeffrey)

but rationing, reduction' required

might

Coun

for

gas

The

wood

HYDRO-ELECT. IN

Municipal

that recommended through ranged

comprising and Parker,

purchase with burning '2 A general appeal to assist by observing use the of gas during the

May

imposed, in Syd

form-

restrictions

committee,

consumption following

the

SYDNEY'

and

'We

stated, of

Cole

The

extension

which similar

the

period

If).

Consideration

Committee,

Govern

cent,

per base

'RESTRICTIONS '

The

the

with

Department

dealt

-was

gasworks manager (Mr. on afternoon. Monday

consumption the throughout

the

reduction

con

purchase

the

for

truck

partment night's

added.

where

the

gasworks

letter

matter Gas

cil's

that

about

the

The

Local

was

ney,'

out

any than

meeting

Board

proposal, a

the

Coun-

help

restricting

coal

Molong new

Bank

other

residents

Coal

their

to appeals of gas during

use

Details

Consumption At Molong Gasworks

LOAN UNDER SHIRE HOUSING SCHEME

DEPARTMENT

24 TONS OF COAL FOR FORTNIGHT

STILL £1000

NEW TRUCK FOR ELECT.

shortage.

Department

older

meeting to impose

informed

ment

Council

Municipal

economise

Economise

PER CENT REDUCTION REQUIRED'

possible. The

Asked Of Gas

MAXIMUM

on late issued

them. many

sion

that

title

them

ration

their

to shown

licences

new

the

face

upon

value them.

the

take The deaths

still

said.

which |

N.R.AI.A. to subject operated

advises

that

the

per old

.10

the

they

cent

licences.

are.

cut

REG’S BENCH An airliner is fully boarded and ready to push-off from the gate, when two blind pilots enter the main cabin. The pilots both are wearing dark glasses, one is using a guide dog and the other is tapping his way along the aisle with a cane. Nervous laughter spreads through the cabin, but the men enter the cockpit, the door closes, and the engines start up. The passengers begin glancing nervously around, searching for some sign that this is just a little practical joke. None is forthcoming. The plane moves faster and faster down the runway and the people sitting in the window seats realize they're headed straight for the water at the edge of the airport. As it begins to look as though the plane will plough in to the water, panicked screams fill the cabin. At that moment, the plane lifts smoothly into the air. The passengers relax and laugh a little sheepishly, and soon all retreat into their magazines, secure in the knowledge that the plane is in good hands. In the cockpit, one of the blind pilots turns to the other and says, "You know, Bob, one of these days, they're gonna scream too late and we're all gonna die."

A monkey is sitting in a tree, smoking a joint, when a lizard walks past. The lizard looks up and says “Hey, what are you doing?” The monkey says “Smoking a joint. Come up and join me.” So the lizard climbs up and sits next to the monkey, and they have another joint. After a while, the lizard says his mouth is ‘dry’, and that he’s going to get a drink from the river. At the riverbank, the lizard is so stoned that he leans over too far and falls in. A crocodile sees this and swims over to the stoned lizard, helping him to the side. He then asks the lizard “What’s the matter with you!?” The lizard explains that he was up in the tree, smoking a joint with the monkey and his mouth got dry, and that he was so wasted that, when he went to get a drink from the river, he fell in! The inquisitive crocodile says he has to check this out. He walks into the jungle and finds the tree where the monkey is sitting, finishing a joint. He looks up and says “Hey, MONKEY!” The monkey looks down and says “OMG! DUUUUDE …. HOW MUCH WATER DID YOU DRINK?!” What could possibly go wrong? After spending 20 minutes trying to get my girlfriends bra off, I decided to give up I wish I'd never put it on in the first place Wife called as I sat in the pub , she ranted "dinners cooked - if your not back soon the dogs getting it!" I said, " Why It's not his fault!" I'll never forget the day I got married. I've tried everything: drugs, alcohol, even hypnosis. Jehovah's Witness knocked on my door and asked could we talk about Judgement Day. Sorry, I replied, I'm just not a big fan of the Terminator series.

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prince (9) 16 Unconventional - like retired policeman? (7) 17 Man with cue, getting break, displays keen perception (6) 19 Devices for lifting cards? (5) 22 Vehicle beginning to cross a river (3)

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Across 1 Follower putting record on new pile (8) 6 Dine in The Athenaeum (3) 9 Fibre from old ropes - or wood - universal material's origin (5) 10 A symbol of authority must involve respect (7) 11 Attempt to get placed in field event (4,3) 13 Woman's mealtime prayer (5) 14 Chaperone expected girl back (6) 15 Start to show to advantage (3,3) 18 Alter dance again? (5) 20 Fir cone might come from this sort of tree (7) 21 Two beastly males providing stiff fabric (7) 22 A board game for you and your mates? (5) 23 Affirmative start to yesterday (3) 24 Building material for start of construction on Greek island (8) Down 2 Tedious smoker I put out (7) 3 Coat turning up in river

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ACCOUNTANTS

CONVEYANCING

BUILDING / CARPENTRY

MARGOT SAWYER

Mark O’Donahue Home Maintenance

CONVEYANCING

Licence No: 1033852

• Carpentry • Painting • Tiling • Plastering

2/67 Bank Street, Molong NSW 2866 PO Box 174, Molong NSW 2866

Ph: 02 6366 8222 Fax: 02 6366 9273

General Repairs & Maintenance No Job too Small ! Ph: 0437 218 930

E: margot@margotsawyerconveyancing.com.au

Molong 02 6366 8049

CONCRETE

BUILDING

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Picton Bros Panelspan MO

• Glass Rooms • Patios • Cladding • Carports • Recreation Rooms • Enclose existing verandahs Free Quote

AUTOMOTIVE / SMASH REPAIRS

BULK WATER DELIVERY

SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY FOR OVER 40 YEARS

Call Dusty Lic. MVRL45372

Watson Street MOLONG

T 6366 8280

Extensive range of driving lights and light bars

Now doing

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Open Monday to Friday - 8 am to 5.00 pm

ELECTRICAL

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Concrete Trucks •Sand, aggregates Mini Mix •3 •Mini digger, Bobcat, •Topsoil, Mulch Truck & •Mushroom compost Truck Trencher, Dog hire •Woodchips

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Recieve a Complimentary Electrical Safety Health Report Rest easy knowing your Home is safe & sound! Valued at $149!

TROY BARRETT ELECTRICAL Servicing Molong and the Central West

0407 274 358 • Residential & Commercial • Network & data cabling • Security & access control • Optical fibre & TV cabling • CCTV

0447 239 937 sammueldwyer@gmail.com

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LIC. No 323812C

FUNERAL SERVICES

PACKAGING

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EVERYTHING NEARLY

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Serving the Molong District

PRE-PAID AND PRE-ARRANGED FUNERAL SPECIALISTS, RESPECTING ALL DENOMINATIONS email: mail@penhallfunerals.com.au

Book Boxes | Tea Chests Bubble Wrap | Glass Jars Packing Tape

ALL YOUR PACKAGING NEEDS! Come and see us at 1 Wellington Street, Molong

OUR FAMILY CARING FOR YOUR FAMILY

AFDA

PLUMBING

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CABLE/ PIPE LOCATIONS TREES LOPPED / REMOVED TRENCHING / YARDS CLEANED PHONES / CABLES REPAIRED PHONE / TV EXTENSIONS ANY TIME ANY WHERE

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Or phone us on 02 6366 8100

ROOFING

NOW CLEANING CHIMNEYS Avoid a fire ! Call Lenny Punch

M: 0481 119 039 T: 63 668 108

PUMPS + ELECTRICAL

WINLOCK Plumbing & Roofing

Javelinplumbing

Servicing Molong & districts for 40 years

we’ll pinpoint your problem Lic No. 160917C

Licensed Plumber, Drainer, Gasfitter Servicing

• Domestic • Rural • Commercial

0408 031 829 (02) 6366 9010 e: javelin@telcomail.com.au

TRANSPORT

B-Double Livestock, Hay & General Freight Matt Knott

0428 986 164 knotttransport@gmail.com WATER BORES

Whether it’s day or night, early or late, we’ve got you covered for all your plumbing needs.

Servicing Molong and surrounds

CALL SHANE 0475 862 669

TREE SERVICES

Your local plumber is back! Specialising • Roofi inng all • Septic Tanks roofing

Specialising in:

• Hot Water

Servicing & Exchange Available 5 days/week

• General Plumbing Lic No 82435C Available 5 days / week

Lic No 82435C

Ph Gus

0427 270 084 SMASH REPAIRS

Country Tree Services

Molong

Smash Repairs

Garry Livingstone

• Arborist • Tree Felling • Trimming • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured • 30 years experience

Quality Smash Repairs

• Insurance & Private Work • All vehicle makes & models • Custom work and paint

• Hotrods/Restoration/Vintage vehicles • Motor bikes/boats and all marine vessels

Ph: 6366 8208

0408 655 811 WELDING

(m)0468 962 162

14 Enterprise Place Molong NSW 2866 info@molongsmashrepairs.com.au

GARDEN

MARKS MOWING

& Home Repairs

Residential / Small Acreage

OBLIGATION FREE QUOTE OVER 50 YEARS EXPERIENCE FULLY LICENCED & INSURED CALL BRYAN OR CLIVE NOW ON

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0409 041 659 email: srdwelding@bigpond.com

6366 5220

Sam & Jacqui Duncan

• Mowing & lawn care • Weed spraying • Mini excavation work, trenching • Post hole digging • Yard cleanups • Pressure cleaning • Handyman Services • Painting Locally owned & operated fully insured Pensioner Discounts Available

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PHONE: 02 0448 231 180 • Email: molongex@bigpond.net.au

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DEATH & FUNERAL

EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING MOLONG BOWLING CLUB LTD The Board of directors invite all Financial members (as at 14 Nov 2022) to attend an information, question and answer meeting, regarding insurance progress. To be held at clubhouse on Sunday 30 July 2023 commencing 10.30am. Social bowls and barbecue to follow meeting.

A great family read - a community paper for all readers. Delivery available, online, mailout

DEAN, Herbert Thomas (Tommy) 18.04.1929 – 08.07.2023

Peacefully at Molong Hospital, Late of Molong. Dearly loved husband of Margaret (deceased). A loved father and fatherin-law of David and Laurel, Brian and Margaret, Kerry and Andrew, Toby and Kelly, Stephen and Margaret. Cherished “Pop” to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A loved brother, brotherin-law and uncle to his family. A friend to many. “Forever Remembered” The family and friends of Tommy are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held at Molong District Baptist Church, Thistle St, Molong on Friday, July 14, 2023 commencing at 1:30pm.

Phone Paul on 0448231180 or molongex@bigpond.net.au

NORMAN J. PENHALL FUNERALS, A.F.D.A. - F.D.A . NSW, 33 William Street, Orange Phone 6362 3751 Our family caring for your family

POCKNALL, John

Formerly of ‘Woodvale’ Pinecliffe and Orange (former MCS student) Passed away suddenly in Canberra at 72 years of age The son of the late Ivan and Ruth Pocknall. Older brother of Peter (deceased), Mark (deceased), Julie and Patricia Father of Amanda and Matthew Former husband of Sandra Hestedt Grandfather and Great Grandfather A memorial service will be held for John, a long-time volunteer of the Molong Museum, date to be advised. Will be advertised in the Molong Express and on facebook site

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BISTRO

LUNCH : Wed 12 - 2 Sun 12 - 2.30 DINNER : Wed - Sat 5.30-8.30

Great specials and a menu to suit everyone. BAR: Mon Tues 3.00 - 9.00 WED 11.30 - BISTRO Wed 12.30-2.00 9.00 THU 12.00 - 10.00 FRI 12.00 - 11.00 & 5.30-8.30 Thu, Fri, Sat 5.30-8.30 SUN 12-2.30 SAT 11.00 - 10.00 SUN 11.00 - 8.00 18

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16 July 2023 9am Manildra 11am Molong 63 668 218

MOLONG COMMUNITY CHURCH Molong Assemblies of God Contact Ps Deon Stapelberg Ph 0498 659 703 For meeting details

Claim the date – 2023 Send your 2023 dates to molongexpress@bigpond.net.au

July Cabonne Art Acquisition Exhibition at the Molong RSL Club

29 Herding of the Bulls Molong Rugby League August 3 Molong Men’s Shed meets 8 Molong Probus meeting September 2 Molong Debutante Ball 7 Molong Men’s Shed meets 12 Molong Probus meeting 15-18 Eugowra Show 17 Molong Show

Molong Golf

Sport

by the Ghost Walker There was a bitter breeze blowing out at the Royal Molong Golf Course on Sunday morning where only eight players turned up to play the usual twelve hole ambrose event. Balley was late as usual. He lives closest to the club but is generally the last one there. Matt will have to throw rocks on his roof as he goes past to get him moving. Matt was the organiser of the golf on Sunday and he liked the idea from Cumnock last Sunday where we had to take six tee shots from each player. I played with Stubba and managed a better eﬀort than last week at Cumnock. Stubba doesn’t get too emotional when playing golf. Whether he’s going really well or really bad he just lets rip and has another beer. Bruno graced us with his presence and finally on the last hole him and Bell managed a par. Since there weren’t many playing I don’t think a winner was declared. I didn’t hear of anyone hitting the branch in front of the eighth tee or anyone going over the fence so it was an uneventful game. Either that or they didn’t mention it because it would be reported in these golf notes. Golf fact of the week. Eighty percent of golfers will never achieve a golf handicap of less than eighteen. That must be why none of us sets the course alight when we play golf.

JUNIOR SOCCER Molong District Soccer girls, Lottie Bunting and Addie Wood, were selected to play for the ODFA Under 10 Girls Rep Team this season. The dedicated girls had training sessions every Tuesday in Orange, as well as attending training clinics. The girls played against teams from Dubbo, Mudgee, Lachlan, Bathurst & Lithgow in rain, hail and sunshine! We encourage any soccer girls who might be keen to learn new skills, to try out for Rep next season, it’s such a great opportunity and so much fun!!!. Well done Addie and Lottie, MDSC are so proud of your efforts.

Molong Magpies Rugby Union Club

My brother-in-law was in trouble with his wife this week. His missus, thinking it was a long time since he’d paid her a compliment decides to try and get one out of him. “Honey,” she says, “I feel horrible.” Silence from the brother-in-law. “I look old, fat and ugly.” She says. More silence from him. Leaving all semblance of subtlety behind her, she tells him exactly what she wants. “I could really use a compliment right now.” Finally taking his cue, the brother-in-law replies. “Your eyesight is damn near perfect.” She got back at him by messing about with his stuﬀ and hiding them where he can’t find them. She put his shoes in the shoe rack, his jacket on the coat hanger and his keys on the key hook. Golf again on Sunday, usual time, usual place, 8.30am for 9am, anyone and everyone is welcome to join us.

Events

22 July Old Boys Day Molong vs Coonabarabran @ Molong Rec. 22 July 70 Years of Molong Rugby Magpies Dinner @ the Telegraph Hotel Tickets via Humanix 23 July Walla Rugby Union Gala Day Molong. Under 10’s Magpies in competition before the school holidays. Another week or so the whistles will be blowing again across Cabonne Country as players, family and friends head back to the local sporting fields - hot dogs and meat pies will be heating up in the kiosks - and junior sport will be back after school holidays. We can hardly wait!

MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 13 July 2023

‘Adavale’ & ‘Kelvingrove’ 2029 Mitchell Hwy, Nyngan I Premium Farming & Grazing Located 26km* East of Nyngan & 36km* from Nevertire. Mixed farming opportunity not to be missed, with scope to increase production and good working infrastructure. This property consists of level black soil and a mixture of red loam country. • 1,988 Ha or 4,912 Ac of flat black & red loam country with 785 acres sown to wheat • Six-bedroom brick homestead + large four bay machinery shed and workshop

Auction Tuesday 8th Aug, 1:00pm Venue Nyngan RSL, 106 Pagee Rd, Nyngan Simon Bell 0418 571 740 Stewart Murphy 0427 363 118 Pat Bird 0438 361 109 eldersem.com.au * Approx.

33 Scarborough St, Orange I Introducing an Exquisite Family Home for Your Dream Living! Discover the perfect blend of elegance and comfort in this remarkable residence. Located in a desirable neighbourhood, and designed with family comfort in mind, this residence offers ample space to accommodate all your needs. Four generous bedrooms, three living areas, an extra kitchenette. Whether you’re a growing family or seeking a spacious sanctuary, this home is the perfect place to create lasting memories. Act now and make this stunning residence yours.

For Sale $980,000-$999,000 Janelle Brunner 0411 139 848 Katie Christopherson 0400 637 559 eldersem.com.au

MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 13 July 2023

804 Old Yullundry Road, Yullundry I Lifestyle and Grazing, All In One! Located 13*km west of Cumnock offers an excellent opportunity for those seeking a lifestyle block with good potential for livestock grazing. • Spanning across 275* hectares • Boundary fence is stock-proof • Solar powered bore which can provide up to 1,800* litres per hour • Diverse range of strong native grasses • Carrying capacity of up to 60* cows and calves

For Sale Contact Agent Ben Redfern 0457 770 062 Hedley Eccleston 0447 715 829 eldersem.com.au * Approx.

1/11 Warrigal Place, Orange I Exceptional Investment Opportunity! Looking for an exceptional investment opportunity? This unit offers great potential for rental income or long-term growth, making it an ideal addition to your property portfolio. Alternatively, it’s the perfect first home for those looking to enter the property market with style and ease. Impeccable 3 br, 2-bathroom modern unit, perfectly positioned just minutes from shops, schools and cafes. Situated in a quiet cul-desac, this private townhouse is the epitome of comfort and convenience.

For Sale Contact Agent Katie Christopherson 0400 637 559 Janelle Brunner 0411 139 848 eldersem.com.au