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Kids’ Winter We've noticed a seriesActivities of gradual changes happening to Molong's Supermarket ... step by step kids’ have puzzles shelves been changed, new kids’ puzzles brands have been appearing ... and, this week the signage has been changed - YAY! It's IGA. Welcome! See P.2 and next week's Express. DOT-TO-DOT

Q. What do you call it when a snowman throws a temper tantrum? A: A meltdown.

Penguins go through an annual ‘catastrophic moult’, where they lose and regrow all their feathers in a short space of time. There are 18 species of penguin, 10 of which are considered endangered. All penguins are native to the southern hemisphere – they never share a habitat with polar bears.

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The smallest penguin, the little penguin, weighs just 1.5kg and is only 30cm tall.

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Q. What can you catch with your eyes closed? A. A cold.

Emperor penguins are the only bird species to breed on sea ice. The king of Norway knighted a penguin, Sir Nils Olav, who is mascot of his guard.

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Q. How do mountains stay warm? A. They put on their snowcaps.

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DOWN 2 Swayed to and fro (7) 3 Cold-weather jacket (5) 4 Extreme weather event (5) 5 Bladed shoes (3,6) 6 Extreme cold injury (9) 9 Wood heater (3,4) 10 Older person (5) 11 Canvas support (5)

WINTER JOKES

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EIGHT AROUND 7. Who is the mythical character known as the personification of ice and snow?

WINTER RIDDLE

Can you work out what the missing letter is that spells an 8-letter word? It could read either clockwise or anti-clockwise.

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In a one-storey Igloo in Canada, the bedrooms were yellow, the kitchen was blue, the living room was orange and the entry hall was red and the sitting room was purple. What colour were the stairs?

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ANSWERS: 1. Hibernation 2. The Snow Queen 3. Six 4. June and August 5. Hypothermia 6. Winter 7. Jack Frost 8. The winter solstice 9. Through a wardrobe 10. Every four years

ANSWERS: E (FREEZING)

DRAW ME

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FRENCH, FRYPAN, CHILLS, ANGELS

There may be more than one possible answer.

Long-time Molong/Manildra page 3 resident, (and former local rock'n'roll and 'twist and shout' champ) Johnny Wright (photographed right) enjoyed a bush tucker treat on NAIDOC day to celebrate his birthday. Pleased to be able to share foods of his own mob and the nation's first people John and bush tucker cook, Michael Johnson, delighted fellow residents and team members of the Molong Hospital's Yuranigh House by serving up the tastes of kangaroo sausages, crocodile rissoles, bush sliders, myrtle and wattle seed scones and bush tucker plant foods. "It was a fun day with the opportunity to share a taste adventure of foods of the land and the waters of the northern waters" said team member, Julie James. "Some were a bit tentative at first to 'tuck in' - but then decided to give it a go - discovering a range of new taste sensations and enjoying dreamtime stories".

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6. In England, does Christmas occur in autumn or winter?

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10. How often do the Winter Olympic Games occur?

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9. In the film The Chronicles of Narnia, how do the children travel to Narnia?

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8. What is the shortest day of the year called?

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5. What is the medical term called for when the body temperature drops due to exposure to cold weather?

ANSWERS: They are no stairs, it’s one story.

3. How many sides does a snowflake have?

4. Which months in Australia mark the beginning and end of winter respectively?

ANSWERS: Scarf, Lemon, Ocean, Throw, Boots, Parka, Lolly, Chill (SNOWBALL).

2. In the film Frozen, Elsa (pictured) is based on which fairytale character?

Front: Lydia Allcorn, Paxton Buckerfield, Phoebe Lyons, Indy Vandervelde, Milly Olsson, Laura Lapins. Back: Matt Lyons (coach), Ellie Olsson (captain) Abbie Lyons (vice-captain), Olivia Hobbs, Zoe Strahorn, Clare Wood, Lisa Burns, Riley Peters, Karlee Bell (assistant coach), Jen Olsson (manager). Thank you to Hayley Lyons for providing the report below. The Orange 1 13’s rep team competed in the fought 1 – 0 win against Far North Coast Division 13’s State Championships over 3 days, where 2 Winners. teams from all over NSW attended. There The entire team worked tirelessly in each game. were three divisions and two pools within each. It is worth mentioning the exceptional standard Orange 1 played in Division 2. There were a of hockey played by Ellie Olsson, Abbie Lyons, number of girls and officials in the team who play Lydia Allcorn, Milly Olsson and Phoebe Lyons. with Molong Hockey Club and they did the club They played rock solid hockey all weekend! proud! As you can see from the photo above the From the individual performances of Ellie, team was supported by their coach and manager Lydia, Abbie and Zoe Banning (a new member with 11 players out of 13 being selected. of MHC, who played with Bathurst), they were They had to play four round games and they named in the NSW 13’s State Squad. They will came away with three wins and one draw. The now attend a weekend trial in Port Macquarie on girls were a little slow out of the gates, but the the 7th and 8th August. If successful, they will coaching staff worked with the girls and their travel to Hobart to compete at the 13’s National game came together. In their last pool match, Championships in late September. And these they needed to win by at least 3 goals to be four have also been added to the NSW 15’s State placed first in their pool. A goal to Abbie Lyons in squad that was named earlier this year, again the second half sealed the deal. they will attend a weekend trial at some stage. The semi-final saw a 0 - 0 draw against Congratulations to all of the MHC members on Tamworth. With a first place in their pool, they their wonderful achievements. Well done on an were through to the final. The final was a hard exceptional effort from the Molong Express.

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Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included, and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in ‘s’.

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WINTER 9-LETTER

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You can’t use the same word twice, but different verb forms and plurals are allowed.

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What is the name of the Ancient Greek god of the north wind?

PUZZLES AND PAGINATION ©

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PUZZLES AND PAGINATION ©

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4. Who wrote the fairytale The Snow Queen?

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8. True or false: Winter is the third of the four concertos in Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons?

10. The unique migration of which animal occurs every winter along the Eyre Peninsula’s Spencer Gulf in South Australia?

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9. Balaclavas were named for their use at the Battle of Balaclava during which war in the 1850s?

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6. At which hotel does Jack Nicholson’s chracter (pictured) work as the winter caretaker in The Shining?

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5. The title of John Steinbeck’s novel The Winter of Our Discontent comes from a line in which Shakespearean play?

What year was the first Winter Olympics held?

3. The Three Friends of Winter is an art motif comprising of pine, bamboo and what other element?

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Games SuperQuiz Molong Hockey Girls strong in State Championships

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The Express would like to congratulate Hospital Manager, Deb. Kenna and the fantastic team at Yuranigh House for their fine work in organising fun and interesting events, like this one, to enhance the daily lives and experiences of the residents of Yuranigh House - Molong & District's special people.

Bank St MOLONG

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MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 21 July 2022

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LE FO A R S E

Very central and secure 3 bedroom flat

Available 20/07/2022 $280-$300 per week

Combined kitchen/dining Separate lounge room with electric heating Small outdoor balcony area Within the CBD precinct, opposite the beautiful town green Convenient, low maintenance and off street parking.

Contact Kerrianne Kelly 0432 649 274

to arrange an inspection or apply online today! 2/67 Bank Street, Molong

LE FO A R S E

Centrally Located Available 30/07/2022 $400 per week

3 bedroom home Neat and tidy kitchen with electric cooking, pantry and separate dining Wood heating in the lounge room. Separate living area or rumpus room Enclosed rear yard with single garage Walking distance to schools, shops & sportsground

Contact Kerrianne Kelly 0432 649 274 37 Gidley Street, Molong

to arrange an inspection or apply online today!

LE FO A R S E

4 Bedroom Family Home Available 03/08/2022 $400 per week

Neat and tidy 4 bedrooms with built ins Lounge room with Reverse cycle air con Kitchen with dishwasher and Gas cooktop Good sized Enclosed yard Garage

Contact Kerrianne Kelly 0432 649 274

to arrange an inspection or apply online today! 1 Kiewa Street, Manildra

Molong & District’s Own Real Estate Agent

With such strong buyer enquiry, if you have been thinking of selling there is no better time than now. If you are curious please call me. KERRIANNE KELLY

PROPERTY MANAGER 0432 649 274

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MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 21 July 2022

Daroo Business Awards launched for its 22nd year

The Cabonne Daroo Business Awards are returning in 2022 for the 22nd year! The quality and diversity of businesses in the Cabonne shire will be showcased by the 2022 Cabonne Daroo Business Awards which were officially launched at the Cabonne Council chambers on Tuesday, 19 July 2022. Acknowledged as one of the major events on the regional business calendar and a blueprint for business awards in rural Australia, the Daroo Business Awards recognise the achievements and contributions of Cabonne businesses and their employees. “The awards, which originated in the year 2000, have always strived to acknowledge businesses and organisations that demonstrate a commitment to excellence in service or management,” Cabonne Mayor Kevin Beatty said. “The importance of the community’s voice is highlighted by the awards offering a people’s choice format to decide the award winners in most categories,” he said.

The coveted Best Business in Cabonne and 16 other category winners will be announced at a gala dinner in Cumnock on Friday, 4 November 2022. “The Daroo Awards recognises the achievements and enterprising spirit of small businesses across Cabonne, and helps to promote their achievements to the broader community.” Mayor Beatty said. Nominations are now open, and close on Monday, 15 August 2022. This year nominations will be collected online, with forms available on the Daroo Business Award page on Cabonne Council’s website, www.cabonne.nsw. gov.au/2022-Daroo-BusinessAwards The Daroo Award Committee encourages clients and customers to nominate Cabonne businesses they believe are worthy of recognition. Once all nominations are received, finalists will be determined in each category and an online voting process will commence in August.

Welcome to Harriet This week we welcome new business owner to 7 Bank Street - the lovely Harriet Pederick who moved to the area seven months ago from Tamworth. ‘Sippin Nutrition’ is the name of Harriet’s new business to be located in the charming shopfront between ‘Booful’ and the Molong Express in the Freemason’s building. “I had planned to open in Tamworth where we had been living - but a property opportunity came up - and here we are in Molong.” Lucky Molong! Harriet has an exciting new product to offer residents and visitors. In fact, the Express team can hardly wait to see what Harriet is doing behind the newspaper covered front window. However, meeting this gorgeous healthy woman and reading the information board in her front window... we know that there’s something special about to happen. The Express would like to congratulate and thank Harriet on choosing and investing in Molong.

New Western NSW program reaches milestone in Diabetes week

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Community healthcare providers across Western and Far West NSW are rising to the cause of responding to the regions’ type 2 diabetes needs under the NSW Government’s $13.7 million Collaborative Commissioning: Care Partnership - Diabetes program. The program, which will be accessed by patients as the Living Better and Stronger – Diabetes Program, aims to link more than 11,000 patients to enhanced diabetes care over the next three years. The program draws on the collaborative strength of the Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD), Far West Local Health District (FWLHD), Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) and NSW Rural Doctors Network (RDN). Coinciding with Diabetes Week 2022, the program has now attracted interest from 29 service providers including General Practices and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services. Over the coming weeks the program is set to commence working with those providers to tailor support to their communities. When the program launches in communities, the program will partner with service providers to support timelier, integrated care which draws on collective expertise to improve outcomes for people living with type 2 diabetes in the region. WNSWLHD Chief Executive Mark Spittal said it is expected that even more community service providers will express their interest in the program as it rolls out over three years. “To know service providers are already interested in joining this program merely a month after its launch is indicative of how committed Western NSW healthcare professionals are to combatting type 2 diabetes. This is definitely something to celebrate as part of Diabetes Week,” Mr Spittal said.

FWLHD Chief Executive Umit Agis said the program will help enhance the continued provision of first-class care for patients with Type 2 diabetes, particularly in rural and remote areas of the region. “Effective collaborations in healthcare delivery like this means equality of care and access to that care in spite of location, which, in our huge region, can mean the difference between quality patient care outcomes and outcomes that are far more serious,” Mr Agis said. WNSW PHN CEO, Andrew Coe said the program’s integration of public and primary healthcare service providers allows services to be tailored to specific communities’ needs. “Our partner organisations, stakeholders, teams and healthcare professionals on the ground know the region and residents better than anyone and we are thrilled that our region’s providers are expressing their interest to be part of this powerful alliance,” Mr Coe said. RDN CEO, Richard Colbran said the program is offering continual improvement to access innovative models of care for service providers and their patients. “This collaboration will support the region’s skilled and committed health workforce to provide access to quality diabetes care for patients across the Western and Far West NSW areas,” Mr Colbran said. The latest data from the National Diabetes Service Scheme and HealthStats NSW shows that six per cent of people in Western NSW have diabetes, compared to 5.4 per cent of people across NSW. However, more concerningly it is 40 per cent more likely that those people in Western NSW will die from diabetes.

View from the Hill

Michelle Grattan

Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

Albanese needs to step up (and mask up) to help create a new mindset to meet the COVID crisis Anthony Albanese received his fourth COVID jab this week. A commendable example to the community, now that eligibility for the “winter shot” has been widened. Well, commendable up to a point. Noticeably, neither Albanese nor the health worker wielding the needle was wearing a mask, and the prime minister quickly came in for some flak. Masks are currently a front-line topic in the debate about how we deal with the new COVID wave that is seeing an average of 45 deaths a day, taking deaths this year alone north of 8,000. Earlier this week Victoria’s acting chief health officer recommended mandating masks in a number of settings, only to be rebuffed by the state health minister, MaryAnne Thomas. She said it “was not the most effective way to get the message out about the importance of mask wearing”. Masks have been a political and ideological football throughout the pandemic. Unlike in many other countries, pre-COVID you’d not see Australians masked up except in hospitals and the like, so we weren’t used to them. In the early stages of the pandemic, before the way COVID is transmitted was clearly understood, there was vigorous dispute among health experts about their efficacy. Later, the general population accepted them, with various degrees of willingness or reluctance. Some people dislike masks because of their inconvenience. One gets that. But, more peculiarly, for the political right masks have become a culture war rather than a matter of effectiveness. Stephen Reicher, professor of psychology at the University of St Andrews, writing in the Guardian, argues that some who hold a certain world view see masks as “a potent symbol of control: they are muzzles”. What these people reject “is less the mask and more the political and scientific establishment that proposes it”. Given current public opinion, the mandating of mask wearing will stay limited. But in view of their place in the anti-COVID tool box, it would be helpful if politicians remembered to lead the way when appropriate. We have reached a hinge point in the pandemic, and the weeks ahead present a huge challenge for political leaders. The community has moved on from COVID. But COVID has not moved on from the community. It has dug in. A mind reset is needed. But that’s hampered by many in the public and in the political class being unwilling to

complicated. When we get a piece of “expert” advice, do we assume it’s unadulterated, or a sort of shandy – containing a dash of “real world” lemonade? There is also some counter-intuitive action at the “expert” level. With large numbers of deaths occurring in aged care homes, the NSW chief health officer, Kerry Chant, this week signed a public health order making it no longer mandatory for visitors to these facilities to be vaccinated. This is in line with the situation in Victoria and Queensland but the timing seemed odd. It came as the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC), consisting of federal and state chief officers, last week reminded “individuals, employers and governments” of their shared responsibility to minimise the impact of COVID. The question is whether political leaders Dean Lewins/AAP have either the will or the ability to inject accept that we haven’t “pushed through” to “live with new urgency and potency into the fight COVID” in a safe sort of way. To the extent we are “living against COVID, given the only practical weaponry in this with COVID” we are accepting a crisis in the hospital time of pandemic fatigue is “light touch” ammunition. system and a level of deaths that, if it had occurred in Brendan Crabb, director of the Burnet Institute, who is 2021, would have generated a massive reaction. highly critical of how the pandemic has been allowed to The earlier wisdom was that when the population was run away, says leaders and health ministers at national highly vaccinated, the situation would be under control. and state levels should admit the mistakes of this year. But it hasn’t worked out like that. “For the last six months we just tried to protect the Vaccination is limiting the seriousness of the illness for old and the immunocompromised,” he says. “We didn’t most; it cuts deaths in relative terms. address transmission.” But it hasn’t been successful against transmission, Any sort of mea culpa mightn’t be so hard at the federal which means the virus is spreading like wildfire (currently level, where the new government can blame the former hundreds of thousands have it). In absolute numbers, one, but it’s another matter in Victoria and NSW, where many people are getting quite sick, and there will be a governments face elections soon. good deal of “long COVID”. Beyond that, Crabb is essentially arguing for more The Albanese government has launched initiatives, energy to be put into the struggle against transmission. including a campaign to urge boosters and action on He points to the Biden administration intensifying its anti-virals. But it’s like chasing a fleet-footed tiger. efforts, and the AHPPC’s exhortation. And the government has refused to extend the Business doesn’t like a strong focus on COVID, even emergency payment for workers forced to stay home, though fast transmission is doing it immense damage. or the free RATs for concession card holders. It cites the Even if we are well beyond lockdowns and (mostly) budget. But we can imagine what Labor would be saying beyond mandates, business fears the impact of, for if it were still in opposition. There is some stirring within example, Victorian advice this week for people to work Labor ranks, with NSW Opposition Leader Chris Minns from home. But Crabb argues business should be in and federal backbencher Mike Freelander (a doctor) favour of a range of these less drastic measures to try to saying the emergency payment should be restored. keep transmissions low, because it suffers from the high The new situation has caused havoc with what in 2020 rates of infection. was that (mostly) widely welcomed line from politicians Crabb says that “bringing the community along” is that “we follow the expert advice”. crucial. “A part of that, of showing you’re serious, is It’s been a roller coaster for the experts. Lauded and leaving no one behind.” He says making available highleaned on initially, they then ran into rougher times. quality masks, RATs and support to isolate “are not only They argued among themselves. They were dragged into essential if the interventions are to take hold, they are the the politics and demonised by critics who thought the litmus test of the government’s seriousness. politicians were listening too much to them. "COVID is one of the biggest issues the country faces at Now we’re seeing the politicians grabbing back their the moment, but the country doesn’t know it.” agency, as the experience of the Victorian health official To elevate that awareness Albanese – who has agreed showed. More problematic, the politicians, including to a national cabinet meeting on Monday on COVID – federal Health Minister Mark Butler, are making it clear will need personally to become much more central in the the experts have to operate in the real world of where messaging. we’re up to with community opinion. While this seems sensible at one level, things become (theconversation.com)

MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 21 July 2022

“Molong is my favourite place” because ...

“I can go fishing down at the creek ... I can walk to the Rec. and kick my footy around, there’s the skateboard park, the soccer fields and the hockey fields ... Vinnies to find ‘treasures’, caramel milkshakes at the cafe, and fish and chips at the pub ...that’s’ why Molong is my very favourite place!” by Russell 10 years old. (R) “I love the creek and breaking the ice on the puddles (frost), and I like the bike track and the skate board park. I buy heaps of treasures at Vinnies. And, I like the people.” by Ben 8 years old (Far R) Penrith and the Blue Mountains are the full-time homes for Russell and Ben who visited Molong recently with their Dad, Nick - who also has fond memories of visiting his Molong family over the 41 years of his life. Like his two sons - city living Nick (like many others) has always loved the simplicity, warmth and friendliness of Molong. His memories are not alone to the thousands of former locals and visiting city based kids who return to the Molong experience - time and time again. There is something worthwhile - a number of things in fact - that continue to bring visitors and tourists to Molong. Something that brings forward solitude, time to think, friendly locals who love to stop for a chat, locals who love to ask “where are you visiting from” - a place of natural adventures ... and affordable. Doesn’t happen very much in the city. Decades of tourism brochures and promotion of Molong tried to sell this town as part of Cabonne’s/Australia’s “Food Basket” - an area for growing fine wines, good food, and other tourist attractions which we seemed to ‘lose the plot’ (so to speak) in becoming something we were not - or still ‘are not’! After all, due to our own fault ... and that of Cabonne Council’s

limited tourism promotion $$$ budgets over the years - we soon found that the Cabonne claim to fame soon, and understandably, relocated their business images to become part of Orange. Well, who would have known the name of Cabonne badging - which many will still say should have been named Canobolas? Makes sense? So, in not selling Molong short - or as an image we are not - we could start by listening to what visitors like about the town - why they come here - why they will come back again e.g. listening to the thoughts of kids who visit here - and what they love about the town. One can only imagine how many families in city based suburbs could afford a Molong holiday - kids and families who want to take time to catch their breath, have the time to sit quietly together by the creek, kick the footy around together at the Rec. eat real pub food, and breathe in fresh air - perhaps

enhanced by a visit to the nearby Dubbo Zoo, the Age of Fishes Museum (fossils and dinosaurs) etc ... Maybe it’s time in Molong today to ‘hear’ what city based kids like Russ and Ben love about Molong? Simplicity? The promotion of which is timely and easy - and affordable.

Molong’s Country Treasures

Cabonne Carpets

investment. Arron is a brilliant installer of carpets and floor coverings. In fact, Arron is considered to be ‘the best’ from the time he starts working with customers in measuring up various rooms, discussing installation ideas, the best flooring materials for the individual customer’s lifestyle and building choices, and ideas for the final installation - all of which come together with Belinda’s skills and knowledge to help their customers achieve the best outcomes for their floor covering $investment. With their new baby on the way - it is best for shoppers/customers to phone before travelling to Molong to make sure either or both Belinda and Arron will be at the Bank Street shop - date and time. One thing is for sure - this very likeable and hard working couple will be able to provide the best in service - and in floor covering selections. Cabonne Carpets showroom is vast and includes every colour, style, quality and brand from their sample’s displays. Samples which are large in size for customers to envisage how the floor coverings will look in their home, business and/or commercial areas.

Belinda and Arron Trapman (local residents

with their three kids + one new baby on the way) set up their now thriving business two years ago in Bank Street (former Western Stores building and next door to Eden and Heba’s Gym). Cabonne Carpets is the name chosen by the Trapman family for their main street business where a fabulous showroom stands behind a large window display of mats, quality floor rugs, and body warming sheepskin rugs. This is a one-stop shop for both floor coverings and installation advice - with free easy parking available. Belinda, a former retail manager with fashion companies, looks after sales and orders for the family owned businesss. With her pleasant personality and excellent knowledge based on colour, style and quality she is able to help customer’s make their choices and to arrive at the best decision for their important $ long-term

Contact Cabonne Carpets, Belinda and Aaron 63165482 or Mobile 0484259668 or cabonnecarpets@outlook.com. The Express would like to thank Belinda and Arron and their family on choosing Molong and Bank Street as their business location and for making a significant $ investment in the town, and for creating a destination business which provides more business opportunities for surrounding shops, cafes, retailers and business owners. We look forward to welcoming new baby. (Above L ) Belinda with some of the vast showroom range - something for everyone. (R) New products. Colourful nursery floor rugs and warming sheepskin rugs.

MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 21 July 2021

Readers ... we welcome photos of your visitors, the return of former ‘kid/residents and their thoughts to place in the Express. (e:) molongex@bigpond.net.au (text or phone) 0448231180

History: Remember Coles Variety Stores?

A trip to a medical specialist in Orange meant a shilling to spend at Coles in Sumer Street. With long open displays set up and down the store - and clothes on racks hanging nearby - this store was a treasure trove of everything possible - wool, underwear, socks, giftware, home products, cards, wrapping paper , toys etc As a kid with a silver shiny shilling ‘burning’ in my hand to be spent - it was like being on a magic carpet ride delighting in the excitement of something new, the opportunity to touch and feel displays, to marvel at

the colour that brought a new meaning to the retailing talk of the 1950’s/60’s and the age old ‘point of difference’ that had finally arrived in country based shops. Notice the perfectly handwritten pricing tickets on each stand - the work usually of talented instore signwriters - and the pounds, shillings and pence (prior to 1966 and the introduction of decimal currency). Do readers have memories of this Orange store or the biggy in Sydney Central? Rozzi’s Memory?...YAY! I discovered the new treat of the 50’s/60’s ... Cheese Twisties.

Your Country Your Voice

Andrew GEE MP

FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE RUNS ON THE BOARD FOR CABONNE √ $2 billion for Great Western highway upgrade √ $40 million for Mitchell Highway upgrades between Orange and Molong √ $2.1 million for streetscape improvements in Molong and Canowindra √ $15 million for a new Molong Multipurpose Service

NEW PARLIAMENT, NEW PORTFOLIOS It’s an honour to be re-elected as the Member for Calare! I was very grateful for the strong support at the ballot box, with a solid swing towards me in primary votes. I’m dedicated, wholeheartedly, to ensuring the Central West continues to grow and thrive. With the change of government, I now have a range of shadow portfolio responsibilities, which are going to mean that things will be very busy! Those shadow portfolios are regional health, regional education, regional development, local government and territories - each of these are vitally important in strengthening country communities. While holding the government to account will be an important part of this work, coming up with new and innovative policies that present an alternative to those offered by the government will be crucial. One of the lessons from the election result is that all political parties need to show that they believe in something higher than just winning elections. Communities need to know what their vision for Australia is. With these new shadow portfolio responsibilities, I’m looking forward to working with country communities across Australia to develop some great policies that will benefit, back and bolster the bush.

BEEF-UP BIOSECURITY MEASURES AS FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE REACHES BALI

With Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) detected in Bali, Timor-Leste and also Papua New Guinea, the threat √ $492,410 for of the disease entering Australia is construction very real and very close. of the Eugowra If an outbreak were to occur in our Community Centre country, the estimated economic √ 24 hour rescue impact would be $80 billion. helicopter A FMD outbreak in Australia would lead to wide-spread livestock culling √ $408,000 for childcare/early amongst sheep, cattle, pig, goat and learning services in deer producers. Farmers would lose Molong their livelihoods. The impacts on mental health would be enormous, √ $700,000 for not to mention the hit that regional Bangaroo Bridge tourism would take. Our export Replacement markets would evaporate. To say our √ $117,396 for local producers are worried would be a huge understatement. resurfacing and new lighting at the East With international travel now ramping up, the risk of FMD entering Molong Tennis Club Australia is rising fast. Pre-COVID, over 1.2 million Australians visited Bali every year. Currently 5,500 Indonesians travel to Australia each √ $60,000 for the month. All it takes is one of these travellers to bring FMD into our Molong water tank country and a nightmare scenario unfolds. artwork So far the Australian Government’s response has been √ $390,210 for new underwhelming. When FMD first reached Bali, it was announced lighting and nets at that extra sniffer dogs would be deployed in Cairns and in Darwin. Molong Rec Ground These dogs can’t actually detect FMD. √ $308,175 for an education and info centre at the Australian National Field Days site at Borenore √ $2.5 million for an ambulance station in Molong √ $2.59 million for new overtaking lanes on the Cargo Road √ $185,764 for a new amenities block and support for the Molong Showground and Society √ Establishment of the Regional Banking Taskforce √ 44 mobile phone towers and base stations for Calare

More recently, the Federal Agriculture Minster has announced an extra $14 million. Of that funding $5 million is to be spent on assisting overseas countries with their biosecurity controls and the remainder will be spent on 18 additional biosecurity officers in Australia and more detector dogs. While the additional funding and staff is a step in the right direction, the response does not go far enough. All travellers entering Australia from Indonesia should have their footwear disinfected. That includes footwear they are wearing and footwear in their luggage. The reason the Federal Government has given for not implementing this biosecurity measure is that for people wearing thongs, the disinfectant may irritate their feet. To me, that just sounds like an excuse for not wanting to do it. For people wearing thongs, they could simply take them off, have them disinfected and washed, and then have their thongs returned. The Federal Government should also consider implementing a travel ban between affected parts of Indonesia and Australia. The reason given for not implementing this biosecurity measure is that the Federal Government does not want to offend Indonesia. Indonesia is a very good friend of Australia but we saw during COVID that they way to stop disease spreading across borders is to act quickly and decisively. A temporary ban on travel while Indonesia boosts it’s livestock vaccination numbers would be a small price to pay to preserve our key agricultural industries. Keeping FMD out of Australia needs to be a top priority of this new Government. More needs to be done to protect our agricultural sector and it needs to happen on the double.

LAUNCHING - CENTRAL WEST VETERANS’ VOICES Ever since becoming the Federal Member for Calare I have wanted to record the histories of our local veterans who have served our nation through the generations. Some have been witness to historic moments, others have stories of incredible hardship, trauma and loss. There are also stories of valour, bravery, endurance and humour. All of these stories should be preserved so that future generations can understand the meaning of service and sacrifice. I am therefore launching Central West Veterans’ Voices which aims to tell the stories of local veterans. I will be posting Central West Veterans’ Voices on my Facebook page and also my web page. Keep an eye out for them. If you are a veteran who would like to tell your story, or you know a veteran whose story needs to be told, please contact my office on 6361 7138 and we will be in contact. I’d like to record as many veteran’s stories as we can from the Second World War through to more contemporary peace keeping operations and conflicts.

WELLINGTON CAVES UPDATE If you’re looking for a fun local activity, here’s a ‘sign’ to go and check out the Wellington Caves! The finishing touches have just been put on a new larger-than-life ‘Wellington Caves’ sign... as huge as the site’s world-renowned fossil collection. Thanks to the former Coalition government, the site now has an entrance to match the magnificent caves to be found underfoot!

ORANGE ELECTORATE OFFICE 1/179A Anson Street PO Box 673 Orange NSW 2800

(02) 6361 7138 @ andrew.gee.mp@aph.gov.au www.andrewgeemp.com.au

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Authorised by Andrew Gee, Suite 1/179A Anson Street Orange, NSW 2800.

MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 21 July 2022

winter puzzles GIANT CROSSWORD 68 Slowly moving mass of ice (7) 69 Rhythm of a line of verse (8) 70 Overseas (6) 71 Popular 46-down drink, hot — (9) 72 Harass (8) 73 Institution or state funds (8) 74 Collections of financial accounts (7)

1 4 8 11 13 14

Floating ice (7) Extremely cold (8) Atmosphere (8) Preferred (9) Spittle (6) Large-scale narrative musical work (8) 16 Jurisdiction of royals (7) 17 Small cosy houses (8) 19 Wholly (8) 20 Offensive (9) 24 Flood (8) 25 Mishandle (6) 27 Argued over petty matters (8) 29 Take unawares (7) 31 Particular skills (7) 33 Loud 46down weather phenomena (13) 37 Not frequent (8) 41 Snow hut (5) 42 Fertile desert area (5) 43 Moisten (meat) (5) 44 Stage play (5) 45 Despondent (8) 48 Fair and generous behaviour (13) 51 Violent gusts of wind (7) 54 Convert to code (7) 56 Writing pad (8) 57 Finishing (6) 58 Richness (8) 59 Marine animal with pointy nose (9) 63 Accompanied (8) 65 A rather dangerous adventure (8)

DOWN

SOLUTIONS ACROSS: 1. Iceberg 4. Freezing 8. Ambience 11. Favourite 13. Saliva 14. Oratorio 16. Regency 17. Cottages 19. Entirely 20. Obnoxious 24. Inundate 25. Fumble 27. Quibbled 29. Startle 31. Talents 33. Thunderstorms 37. Sporadic 41. Igloo 42. Oasis 43. Baste 44. Drama 45. Downcast 48. Sportsmanship 51. Squalls 54. Encrypt 56. Notebook 57. Ending 58. Opulence 59. Swordfish 63. Escorted 65. Escapade 68. Glacier 69. Scansion 70. Abroad 71. Chocolate 72. Harangue 73. Treasury 74. Ledgers DOWN: 1. Inferno 2. Equinox 3. Grimy 4. Fleeces 5. Exact 6. Icing 7. Glassware 8. Aforementioned 9. Beautiful 10. Chill 12. Vegan 15. Oarsman 18. Twist 21. Blue 22. Island 23. Undo 26. Luscious 28. Blur 30. Amnesia 32. Ensign 34. Hoses 35. Embassy 36. Sushi 38. Parmesan 39. Alaska 40. Correspondence 46. Winter 47. Club 49. Snow 50. Moss 52. Unicorn 53. Lightning 54. Exuberant 55. Pieta 59. Sketchy 60. Diamond 61. Ibiza 62. Harness 64. Sacra 66. Curse 67. Peaks 68. Ghoul

ACROSS

QUICK QUIZ What year was the first Winter Olympics held?

2. Which prehistoric monument is aligned to the sunset of the winter solstice?

5. The title of John Steinbeck’s novel The Winter of Our Discontent comes from a line in which Shakespearean play?

6. At which hotel does Jack Nicholson’s chracter (pictured) 3. The Three Friends of Winter is work as the winter caretaker in an art motif comprising of pine, The Shining? bamboo and what other element?

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SOLUTION

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What is the name of the Ancient Greek god of the north wind?

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9. Balaclavas were named for their use at the Battle of Balaclava during which war in the 1850s?

SOLUTIONS

10. The unique migration of which animal occurs every winter along the Eyre Peninsula’s Spencer Gulf in South Australia?

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WINTER 9-LETTER

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18 words: Good 27 words: Very good 37 words: Excellent

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4. Who wrote the fairytale The Snow Queen?

8. True or false: Winter is the third of the four concertos in Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons?

1. 1924 2. Stonehenge 3. Plum blossom 4. Hans Christian Andersen 5. Richard III 6. Overlook Hotel 7. Boreas 8. False (it’s the fourth) 9. Crimean War 10. Australian giant cuttlefish

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MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 21 July 2022

CLIMATE CHANGE A decade of “government inaction and wilful ignorance” has most important scientific documents about the Australian left us with a “shocking” environmental crisis in Australia, environment has been released. Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says, as one of the

Dire environmental scorecard reflects climate impacts experienced by farmers on the land

The 2021 State of the Environment report released this week paints a dire picture of environmental harm that comes as no surprise to Australian farmers, who see firsthand the damage done by climate change. Farmers for Climate Action CEO Dr Fiona Davis said climate change, driven by the burning of fossil fuels, is hurting rural communities by making floods, fire and drought worse. “There are multiple factors driving environmental damage, but climate change makes all of these worse,” Dr Davis said. “Farmers and their communities rely on a healthy environment for their livelihoods, and to grow the food we eat. They deserve safety and security, but in this unbalanced climate caused by carbon emissions they are facing fires, floods and droughts,” Dr Davis said. “Farmers are leading the way on emissions reduction, and it’s time the coal, gas and transport sectors did their bit too.” Farmers are planting shelterbelts that increase pasture and cattle growth, and installing renewable energy such as wind and solar that can help droughtproof farms and create jobs. With support, this can be quickly scaled up across the agriculture sector. A report produced by EY for Farmers for

Climate Action into opportunities in a low emissions future, found agriculture could reach net zero by 2040 whilst increasing production and without shrinking the beef herd or sheep flock. “We can grasp the opportunity to create a regional jobs boom while we drive down emissions this decade,” Dr Davis said. The State of the Environment report noted the state of the Murray Darling Basin: “Rivers and catchments are mostly in poor condition, and native fish populations have declined by more than 90 per cent in the past 150 years: a trend that appears to be continuing today,” the report said. Farmers

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State of the Environment report paints dire picture of climate inaction

THE STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT report has identified climate change as a key driving force behind unprecedented environmental decline, species extinction and extreme weather events over the past five years, according to media reports. “Australia has paid a heavy price for more than a decade of climate inaction from the previous Government, with a “poor and deteriorating” outlook for our irreplaceable environment, ecosystems and species,” said Amanda McKenzie, CEO, Climate Council. “The report is unequivocal that rapid and deep cuts to global greenhouse gas emissions can help protect our environment,” said Ms McKenzie. “Australia’s high greenhouse gas emissions are contributing to the decline of our environment. After almost a decade of ‘lost years’ of inaction, there is no more time to waste. We must rapidly drive down emissions this decade and immediately stop the expansion of new coal and gas projects,” added Ms McKenzie. The Climate Council recommends that Australia: • Reduce emissions by 75% below 2005 levels by 2030 and reach net zero emissions by 2035. • Stop all new coal and gas projects and phase out existing reliance on fossil fuels • Ensure all environmental assessments of new gas and coal projects are responsible and evidencebased, and include scope 3 emissions from all projects.

Economist and Climate Councillor, Nicki Hutley said: “The decline of our environment is an ecological and economic disaster. Australia’s species, ecosystems and natural resources are the environmental capital upon which the prosperity of future generations depends.” “Whether it’s b i o d i v e r s i t y restoration, ecosystem resilience, or the rapid investments in clean energy required to deliver the urgent emissions cuts this decade, funding for environmental protection can result in trillions of dollars of avoided damage.” “Past and current policies have failed to protect our precious environment, and must change. As a key first step, Australia’s main environmental law— the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act—must consider the impacts of climate change when considering new coal and gas projects for approval,” said Ms Hutley. Kate Charlesworth, public health physician and Climate Councillor, added: “Smoke pollution from bushfires, the spread of mould and vector-borne diseases after multiple floods, and the impact of floods and drought on our food security all highlight the serious consequences of environmental deterioration, exacerbated by climate change, on our health and well-being.” “The enormous physical and mental health benefits of interacting with nature are also well-documented. We need immediate action to restore the health of our ecosystem, starting with an immediate ban on new coal and gas projects and rapid emissions cuts this decade,” said Dr Charlesworth. The Climate Council is Australia’s leading community-funded climate change communications organisation. We provide authoritative, expert and evidence-based advice on climate change to journalists, policymakers, and the wider Australian community

REG’S BENCH One Monday morning a mailman is walking the neighborhood on his usual route. As he approaches one of the homes he noticed that both cars were in the driveway. His wonder was cut short by Bob, the homeowner, coming out with a load of empty beer and liquor bottles. “Wow Bob, looks like you guys had one hell of a party last night.” the mailman comments. Bob in obvious pain replies, “Actually we had it Saturday night. This is the first I have felt like moving since 4:00 am Sunday morning. We had about fifteen couples from around the neighborhood over for Christmas Cheer and it got a bit wild. Hell, we got so drunk around midnight that we started playing WHO AM I.” The mailman thinks a moment and says, “How do you play that?” “Well all the guys go in the bedroom and we come out one at a time with a sheet covering us and only our “privates” showing through a hole in the sheet. Then the women try to guess who it is.” The mailman laughs and says, “Damn, I’m sorry I missed that.” Probably a good thing you did,” Bob responds. “Your name came up four or five times.” A man came home from work and found his three children outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud, with empty food boxes and wrappers strewn all around the front yard. The door of his wife’s car was open, the front door to the house is open. The family room was strewn with toys and various items of clothing. In the kitchen, dishes filled the sink, breakfast food was spilled on the counter, the fridge door was open wide, cat food was spilled on the floor, a broken glass lay under the table, and a small pile of sand was spread by the back door. He quickly headed up the stairs, stepping over toys and more piles of clothes, looking for his wife. He was worried she might be ill, or that something serious had happened. Miles of toilet paper lay in a heap and toothpaste had been smeared over the mirror and walls. As he rushed to the bedroom, he found his wife still curled up in the bed in her pajamas, reading a novel. She looked up at him, smiled, and asked how his day went. He looked at her bewildered and asked, “What happened here today?” She again smiled and answered, “You know every day when

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES MOLONG WOMEN’S BOWLING CLUB

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Saturday 30 July 2022

PROPOSED ROAD NAMING ‘PENROSE DRIVE’, MOLONG

Notice is hereby given that Cabonne Council in pursuance of Section 162 of the Roads Act, 1993, proposes to name the following road. The proposed road is a new cul-de-sac within Lot 101 DP 1282584 intersecting to the west with Molong Cemetery Road. The proposed name is “Penrose Drive”. For further details, including plans and maps, visit www.cabonne.nsw.gov.au/ Council/Public-Notices SUBMISSIONS: Submissions can be received by Council up to Wednesday 03 August 2022 regarding this proposed road naming. They can be emailed to council@cabonne.nsw.gov.au or can be addressed to: The General Manager Cabonne Council PO Box 17 Molong NSW 2866 PO Box 17 MOLONG NSW 2866

B J Byrnes General Manager

To be held at the clubhouse 11.00am Nominations are called for the following positions: President, Vice Presidents (2), Secretary, Treasurer, Committee (4) plus Executive, Bowls Secretary, Match Committee (3), Delegates (2) Nomination forms available at Club or Secretary, Yvonne Clyde All nomination forms to be signed, seconded and return to Secretary by Wednesday 27th July,2022 A Notice of Motion has been received on 8/2/2022 that the Ladies consider changing the bottom part of their uniform to be same as Mens. Moved: Margo Brown Sec: Bron Trethowan

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DEATH & FUNERAL STEWART, Norman Charles (Norm)

06.03.1944 – 11.07.2022 Late of Cumnock and formerly of Sydney. The family and friends of Norm are kindly invited to attend his Graveside Service to be held at the Molong Cemetery on Friday, July 22, 2022 commencing at 2.00pm. 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

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MEMORIAM Ivy Bloomfield

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July

19 Molong Hospital Auxiliary 4 pm

August

1 Show Society General Meeting 7.00pm Molong Showground 4 Judy’s Morning Tea - 73 Wellington St 4 Molong Men’s Shed meets 9 Molong Probus 10am Bowling Club

11 Molong Advancement Group 7pm RSL Club 13 Cumnock Markets 16 Molong Hospital Auxiliary 4 pm

September

1 Molong Men’s Shed meets 5 Show Society General Meeting CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

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7.00pm Molong Showground

8 Molong Advancement Group 7pm RSL Club 10 Cumnock Markets

13 Molong Probus 10am Bowling Club 18 Molong Annual Show

20 Molong Hospital Auxiliary 4 pm

October

13 Molong Men’s Shed (AGM)

15 Molong Advancement Group 7pm RSL Club 17 Cumnock Markets 11 Molong Probus 10am Bowling Club

18 Molong Hospital Auxiliary 4 pm

November

7 Show Society General Meeting 7.00pm Molong Showground 3 Molong Men’s Shed

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Sport

Molong Golf

Molong Bowls What a fantastic sunny weekend we had. Great weekend for a game of bowls. Over the weekend the triples kicked off. Team Lyons def team Beatty in the first round. The ladies Consistency was played. Sarah Fessey won on forfeit to Margot Brown who succumbed to the dreaded Covid. Lucky for Sarah that this was the case. Sarah then played the newest recruit Deb Hood. Deb def Sarah 101-79 which is an amazing effort from Deb. Some would say a fluke, but miracles do happen. In the afternoon Deb then took on the top dog Hazel. This proved to be a very close game with Hazel winning 10090. Well done to both ladies and congratulations Hazel. More rounds of triples will be played this weekend.

RUGBY LEAGUE Molong Bulls YOUTH LEAGUE Molong 52 def Grenfell 6 LEAGUE TAG Molong 32 def Peak Hill 6 FIRST GRADE Peak Hill 40 def Molong 22

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It was a plainer quality yarding with several the young cattle showing the effects of the winter. There were odd pens of young cattle to suit the feeders along with limited numbers of well finished vealers and yearlings. Grown steers and heifers were in limited supply and there were 240 mixed cows yarded. Most of the usual buyers were in attendance and operating. Young cattle to the trade were up to 15c cheaper with prime vealers selling to 571c/kg. Prime steer yearlings sold from 460c to 520c while the prime heifer yearlings sold from 447c to 490c/kg. Feeder steers and heifers were up to 15c cheaper with the feeder steers selling from 430c to 565c while the feeder heifers sold from 400c to 482c/kg. Young cattle to the restockers were a little cheaper with the young steers selling from 480c to 609c while the young restocker heifers sold from 350c to 518c/kg.

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Night Badge Draw

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NOW

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Six players from the Royal Molong golf club travelled to Yeoval on Sunday to contest the Central Western District Golf Association small clubs pennant tournament Friday night Euchre night saw a good crowd against Blayney, Wattle Flat and roll up. Congratulations to Ed and Em taking Yeoval. Molong has won the shield home the kitty. for 2022 and the tournament will be SATURDAY NIGHT BADGE DRAW. - NEW contested again next year with the CHANGE OF DRAW TIME -COMMENCING first game to be played at Blayney THIS SATURDAY DRAW WILL BE AT 5.45PM with Molong hosting the tournament There will also be a meat tray raffle. So come later on next year. on over, have a few beverages, win the draw Bruno came equal first but was and win the raffle and your weekend is made. relegated to second place on a Don’t forget membership renewals must be count back (See happy face below). paid before 31st July or you are no longer a Scott Oates came equal third but member. also was relegated, to fourth place SEE YOU AT THE BOWLO on a count back. Only the four best scores from each team count towards the final result so Stubba and Bro were the two next best scores for Molong with Al and myself not making the cut. Bruno described his win as an apparition but accepted the shield and the pennant on behalf of the Molong Golf Club and thanked our hosts and the other players for a great day. He also made an impassioned plea for the small Manildra Rhinos League tag Manildra -58 Trundle- 0 First grade Manildra -22 Trundle- 22

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clubs to support each other with tournaments such as these and encouraged other small clubs in the central western district to join and build on these events which will help towards keeping all these small golf clubs viable. Most of the visiting golfers to Yeoval found the sand greens hard to read, especially those from the grass green clubs of Blayney and Wattle Flat. Even those of us from Molong found the greens to be much diﬀerent from our own sand greens. Quite a few golf balls were lost in the rough or over the fence and into the creek. Unfortunately I don’t have any news about what golf was played at the Royal Molong golf course on Sunday. The six or so regulars who have been playing on a Sunday were at Yeoval so unless there was a sudden influx of players there may have not been many there. Golf again on Sunday at Royal Molong, 8.30am for 9am or thereabouts. Everyone is welcome to come and join us.

Grown steers and heifers were 10c dearer with the prime grown steers selling from 411c to 470c/kg. Prime grown heifers sold from 440c to 456c/kg. Cows were 2c to 6c dearer with the 2 and 3 scores selling from 240c to 361c/kg. Prime heavy weight cows sold from 350c to 373c to average 364c/kg. Heavy bulls sold to 340c/kg.

CTLX SHEEP 13 July

Numbers increased and the quality varied throughout the yarding with limited numbers of well presented lambs with good finish. The majority of the yarding was lacking finish and showing signs of the cold winter conditions. All the usual buying group were present but not all fully active. The better quality trade weight lambs in short skins were quoted to reach 850c to 900c/kg cwt in places to be $4 to $5 dearer, while the plainer secondary lambs needing finish, had a wide range of 650c to 750c/kg cwt to be $10/head cheaper across all categories. Heavy lambs were limited this week toping at $220/head to average 700c to 740c/kg cwt. A large number of Merino lambs were yarded to sell from $60 to $90/head to be $15/head cheaper and more in places. Mutton numbers remained similar in a plainer yarding to be quoted $8 to $14/head softer across the offering. Merino wethers sold to $110 and Crossbred wethers from $176 to $195/ head. Merino ewes sold from $60 to $148 and crossbred ewes sold from $55 to $200/head.

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AUCTION

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